The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-23

al their lodges and there explain the purpose and wishes
OF the government, the necessity for cesty campaigns
against them would be removed and the Indians yance
IN the scale OF being Had such steps been taken with
them several years ago, the present difficulties would not
exist involving they will heexpenditue OF many
thousands of dollars by the and heavy 20
the Indians How much better would II hc To expend $40
O0oor sl5 900 in establishing such Of
than expcnd 500 600 $500 900 and probably 900
900 in the prosecution OF against them Let Tho
proper bureaus Washington take this matter into con
sidertion and promptly instruct snoh steps 10 be iau
grated will carry out beneficial peace policy
and raise these Indians TO appreciation OF the lights
and delights of civilization. Such policy Is pursued
with other tribes having OF the elements OF prog
ress and improvement which these Indians possess Why
not adopt here where its benefits could be speedily
and Appreciated IL is matter worthy the consii
Grafton of those having the power 10 authorize action
They will be crminally dsregardiul aud Negligent Of
their duty do they not attend 10 ii. Millions upon mil
lions appropriated annually 10 wh the Indians OF our
Territories into obedience 10 laws and respect for
rights with but neagre resulting benefits. Let a few
hundred thousands be given more than are now appop
atcd for the purpose OF strucng them in the pursuits
OF peace and may witness the happy effect both
upon national treasury and the condition Of the In
dams
These suggestions based upon experience among
the Indians and knowledge Of their character sufficient
To justify the conclusions arrived at Those who have
chosen frontier life the better Judge of the APP
propratc means of tanning the Indians aud the more
liable TO fed the effects OF their not being tanned Let
the boodless triumphs of peace superseie the bloody
conquests of war and soon Tho genial influences of law
and order will cign where now practsed the cruel
ties of savage usage and then will the desert be made
to blossom the
No effective way to open the eyes of these people
to their own insgniicance compared with tho United
States could be adopted than to permit OF the pn-
cpa to visit Washington city. They believe they
are the greatest people living and Doubtless the
trolling reason with them for not giving up the murderer
of Maj Broolss negro boy the confidence in their
strength and numbers nation Follow the ehastise-
ment they now going 10 receive by taking deputa
ton To the States and venture the assertion that no
serious difficulties with them will ever be heard of
peace hath its victories not less renowned than war
and it should be the pride Of government win these
siyages from their deson and Ignorance by the OF
peace rather than the severity of 1t far less
ly, more humane, and more effective.
AS have stated above, these Indians are selrsustain
ing and independent of the chase This year they plant
ed numerous and large wheat aud corn fields which baye
yielded abundantIy but which, act Of war will h,
destroyed by troops wherever found Yet some Of
their habits nomadc, thus combining in their usages
the evidences of men advanced in civilization as well az
eruder and more Indian like state Of being They do not
reside in permanent houses but live in migratory VIII
lagos, changing their location as their inclination may
dictate Polygamy prevails with them, but their women
respected, and not forced perform the drulgsry or
life as the with most ii not ALL other wild tribes
They have no system of government they exist under a
moboeney. The rich men opposed 10 war; for they
have all to lose and nothing to gain while the poor arc
anxious Tor any commoon or enterprise which may pos
siby better their condition and certainly not reduce them
slaves just they have in the South except that they
are Indians. They, however, clamor for war ana
assist IN creating sentiment which overes the pacific
voice of the few rich Their wealth consists in horses and
sheep, principally Some of them have high as 500
and probably 600, head of horses and sheep almost
without number The is always distinguished by the
costly coral he wears sometimes worth high $500
and ornaments of silver around tho body and on the
wrists They are fine hosemen and have some beautiful
ponies. They manufacture superb blanket, the most
costly of which valued at $40 and $50 They have
men among them who work at backsmithing rather
crude way, however presume. Their bows and arrows
and some of their lances are neatly made, s. Nj. Y.
Sept IA. Lieut. Willard arrived here to-day in com
mand OF one company of intantry. Nothing has been
heard of the column under Col Miles since it left In
dans are all through the hills around us. We expect
news from Col NJ. every day. 1t is doubtful whether he
will have fight this scout II not the next one he
will, and that not II small one.
Capt. McIane is still improving and is anxious to be
able to take the field with the scout do not think
however, he will be able to do so
We have 100 Navajo PONIES as cantives some
OIL them very handsome, s. M. Y.