The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-29
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TIDE INDIAN WAR IN oKEGON-INPoRrANr sgaans-
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SECRETARY OF wAR-LAND SURVEYS IN Calf
POKNIA AND OREGON, Mo-, KrC.
WASHINGTON, July 20, 1853.
The President has received communication from
late Superintendent Of Indian Affairs in Oregon
Territory, who has had a long experience of the
tribes now engaged against Col. Stsptoe in that re-
gion, suggesting that the war should not be forced
on but that the troops should be withdrawn at once
and throwing some new light ON the causes of the
difficulty. This communication states that the
Snake Indians were not engaged in the attack on
Col Steptoe; the Snakes are confined to Utah aud
the regions immediately south of it. The Spokans
walla-Walas, Nez Perces and other tribes now
IL hostile attitude, docile, friendly people,
with whom there is no necessity for any trouble.
The real cause Of the difficulty is the presence of the
troops at Fort WallaWana. The Indians are
jealous of them and fearful that violence is going
to be used towards them. In June, 1861, the then
Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon called
convention Of all these tribes at Dalles. Delegates
from each, except one were present.
They stated that they were informed il was the
intention Of the whites to drive all the red men from
the rising to the setting sun, and that now, siace
they were settled the Pacific coast they intended
to drive all the sicky and hostile Indians from the
lower country into their lands which they would
not submit to. II they were not molested in the
enjoyment of their country, and other tribes were
not forced in upon them, and the army was kept
away, they promised that there should be no trouble
with them; that they would obey the government.
Of viii Il.
among them, and they would guarantee protection
to their lives and property. In 1851 there were five
military posts In Oregon from which, at the Super
intendent's suggestion, the troops were withdrawn
for three years, during which time not dollar was
spent by government for any Indian troubles what
ever.
IL Is urged upon the President tina, il is mistake
to enter upon war now; She true policy is to send
peacemaker among the Indians To redeem the
promises made them Of presents OF agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS, and TO withdraw the army Mr. Bncha-
nan is assured that the of the present hostility
Is rot the ratification Of any treaties las stated
because the majority of the Indians do not want the
treaties nted and this fact has been stated TO the
government by the subagent, Mr.. Craig In his last
report.
The number Of Indians engaged with Colonel
Steptoe has been greatly exaggerated by parties in
teresied in keeping troops in that locality for the
purpose of specializing in furnishing supplies. &c.
In the whole range of both Oregon and Washington
Territories east Of the Cascade Mountains there are
not altogether SEQ warriors aud the whole number
OF Indians in both Territories, women and children
included, does not amount to 10000 With the ex.
ception of a small band Of Klckitats up IN the
mountains. oil the tribes are friendly 20 the whites.
There ~ no necessity for troops at Fort wa walla
at all Their presence there In the cause of all the
trouble. II the Indians are driven 10 q war Il will
he Protracted and expcnsive one; for these tribes
are very wealthy, ard keep themselves we'll sup.
piled with arms and ammunition. They raise
thousands Of horses, which they sell In tho Terrific
ries for from $50 10 500 piece; aud they have
plenty Of money.
This communication has created some sensation i'm
the CABINET, and has rather puzzled them as 20 what
their Indian policy should be In the present ener-
geucy.
The statements published in certain New York
papers that the Turkish government and its SER
want. the Admiral Mohammed Pasba who was sent
To the United States for the purpose Of building
ship OF war had been deceived by American repre-
sents'i'es at Constantinope, are contradicted at
TIE Departments at Washington. Neither the
Turkish government nor Admiral Mohimmed P,sha
the vessel. The utmost they expected was that our
government would lend the N, or let them have the
skill Of naval constructors. This government,
is known, exhibited great kindness in the matter
but the fact is that the Admiral did not understand
our people, and was dragged about and humbueged
SO much that he became Disguised: and then the
Turkish treasury may not be quite iull enough lust
now.
Mr.. Nugent is TO go as special agent of the gov.
craiLont to New Caledonia and yancouver's Island.
The State Department spreparing his instructions,
and he VIII leave In few days. The nature of his
mission cannot be well defined. IL will be rather
ore OF Investigation, and to keep the government at
Washington correctly informed of facts aud occur
rences there.
The New Granadisn Legation has no information
n the ratification Of the Cess-ITenan convention
he mails not having arrived from Bogota when the
tesmer left Aspinwall. Information, considered re-
liable, has been received by our government. how
'ver that the convention had been ratified leaving
,ut the seventh article which was TO give ms coal
lepot in the bay of Panama. and modifying the
tventh. The precise terms Of modification of tho
cventh article are not yet known.
The government has received information. which
does not doubt, Of the fall Of Zuoaga Il Is not in
contemplation TO send another Minister AZ nrcsor, o.,
dexico the administration will first see the cour oe
vents. have understood IL is the intention Of the
constitutional government Of Mexico, when ts pover
nay be firmly established 10 take all the propertv
II the church, and allow the priests an income.
Inc secretary Of War never said anything 70 Hem
lingsen about Mexico 10 justify the assertions Of
General walker In his letter. Henninesen. being a
oreisncr, might not have understood properly the
'ccretary or his imagination might have helped him
% such conclusions
The General Land Office has received from the
surveyor General of California the following surveys
confirmed to the parties named, viz
Ouenoc ranch, TO A. A. Richie and s, Forbes. in