Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-08-20
40! THE POOR INDIAN

On the last Sabbath, Mr. JouN BEEsoN.
of Oregon, addressed the people Of Mont
pelier on the moral condition Of the Indians.
and the duty of our country towurd them.-
The information given by him was highly in
teresting and important, and appealed strongly
to the sympathios Of every humane and chris
tian heart, in behalf of the Indians Mr..
Blossoms purpose is to instruct the people.
with the knowledge gained from personal OBJ
servation, aud to create a public opinion that
will strengthen and spur on our Government
in every just aud generous and humane de-
sign toward the Aboriginees and this pur-
pose we arc sure, met the approval of all
who heard him, and is commended TO others.
All cannot hear him but all can receive the
benefit of his knowledge by sending for
blossoms Plea for the Indians IA pamphlet
Of l44 pages, price 25 cents copy-or 81
for four copies sent postpaid Address. John
Beeson, Laight Street, New York We
will add, that Mr.. Becson pretty fully ex-
plains the Oregon War" which was com
menced by whites, without the authority of
the Government in the outset, and was really
but series of cowardly assassinations. un-
worthy to be dignifed by the name of "war. -
Indeed, the 'oar was really against the United
States Treasury, and for the benefit of specu-
lators. Consequently, there is now claim
against the U. s. for about six millions OF
dollars The following shows that the same
wicked and wretched purpose of provoking
the Indians for new "war," and new drafts
on the Treasury, is still entertained
From the Baltimore Exchange Aug TO-
THE INDIAN TROUBLES IL OREGON.
The following extract from a private letter
recently received in this city from an army
officer now stationed in Oregon. dated June
10, will afford an insight into the causes Of
our Indian troubles in that remote corner of
the Republic, beyond what is ordinarily fur
nished by army dispatches or newspaper cor
rospondence
Another Indian war has for some time
been threatening and now seems inevitable.
There is no doubt that the Mormons were
concerned in this affair, and have for months
past been endeayoring to exasperate the In
dians against u.s.
many shlg stories have been going the
rounds Of the California papers, Of the Indi-
ans having all left the Reservations and re-
turned to their old homes. There is no truth
in them whatever, They certainly are much
dissatisfied in their present situation, Il refer
to those north of US, about 3, 1000 in number
but their chief is prisoner at Boncia. and
consequently they are powerlcss. What eff
feet the news of their success in the north
may have upon them is difficult to say
Should there be a stampede, we will have our
hands full in compelling them to return.
From the manner in which they were treat
ed by the whites, even by the agents Of the
Government It is not surprising that they
should resist to the death. AT the Sillen's
Agency short distance above as. they are
dying at fearful rate, owing to disease
among them, being brought about by the
scarcity OF food and that of a bad quality.
They sent deputation down here, few DAYS
ago. to complain to the Agent, and said that
they did not wish to remain longer where
they were, aud that they would rather die
hghung than starle With the inhabitants
OF TINS Territory, the man who kills the most
Indians is the hest man. and accordingly sent