The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-07-07
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themselves captivating by an unexpected dis
play of knowledge in literature and art. as well
as by their simple wit and unsophisticated can
dor In intelligence and refinement, the wo-
men are much farther advanced than the men
This is an outline view of the upper crust "
society of the civilized Indian nations, accord
ing 10 my own observation. Others might
take another view. There is, however, an un-
der-strata society," lower class, with variations
ranging from the moderate farmer to the squat
I'd inmates Of miserable huts and novels.
Why such disparity between the inhabitants
of country so rich in agricultural resources
Now, Yankee, who does not know how to ap-
preciate the blessings Of certain divine and
patriarchal institution, might say that Slavery
Is the cause. The wealthy planters generally
hold slaves TO a greater or less extent. know
several men who own from one to three hun
dred each. It's this class who own the proper
", carry on the enterprises and handle the
money Of the nations. Free labor goes beg
ging, and finds no market, no encouragement,
nothing 70 give il start, or elevate it above
penuTy. The poor Indian, lazy from instinct,
feels himself degraded when working side by
side with the slaves Of his wealthy neighbor,
and he sinks into an apathy in regard to his
mental elevation or social progress.
i gain a Yankee who IS not Democrat
God save the marx, might feel disposed to
accuse our most excellent Government of hav-
ing made O great blunder by ENGRAVING Slave
~ upon these young nations, which she under
took TO civiize, christianize, and refine. But
pray, Mr.. Yankee, don't try to make any one
believe that Slavery has been drawback to
The cause of Indian civilization, blight upon
the virgin soil, and curse 10 the poorer por-
tion of the nations.
is not the poor African 10 be brought from
lra Ia, l. nd ,lr 81 ,
What if Indian christianization is retarded?
Can't they afford TO wait, especially when they
have the honor Of taking part in the glorious
work Of making Christians out of negroes
ISM our Federal Government wise and saga
cioas? and doesn't she know how to further the
ends of political economy, especially when aid
ed by the Vaccinations Of Southern states
men % and their Northern allies =?
And vet Notwithstanding the Slavery propa-
yandists have schemed so cunniBgly and labor
ed so hard to place their favorite institution on
a firm and permanent footing in this large and
fertile Territory. the ungrateiul Indians are not
altogether satisfied with it. Especially in the
Cherokee aud Creek nations does this Anti Sla-
very spirit exist Many free laborers, who
think hist the money now expended in the pur-
chaze OF fresh slaves had better be discussed
among those VINO beg their fellow-man for
leave 10 tyIl,' have been bold enough to inau.
yuraie a movement that may give the African
chTistianiZers some trouble in carrying out
their well-luil schemes.
Last winter, tie Greek nation held an cleo
tor. aud the Free Labor party triumphed by
handspme M ority. On hearing this, the bor
dere-s OF Texas and Arkansas became highly
sperated. swOre vengeance, ranted about
Abolition enssarles, organized bands to 90
over and exteIminate All who did not acknowl-
i sk,r ! II.
cornerstone Of the Christian church; but final
" ended bvventing their spleen against Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
Noph, IN Fs.nBin county Texas.
On, ye champions or the DiCiRe and pdtri-
aTckaS institution. who believe that it is right
nav, Christian duty-io buy and sell and riyet
shackles on the image OF God-to traffic in the
Eesh and blood ana muscles of the illegitimate
mixed blood sons and daughters OF their neigh
Dor. If hot their own! ride every deluded
wretch who is TOO obstinate to appreciate the
beauties Of such "A Christian Institution. ride
him on a rail, give him q coat Of tar and feath-
ers. pelt HIM wlth rotten eggs, Danish him the
country, and cOuhscate his property Slavery
must be night. This mode OF defending 1t must
be Just. Long faced, sanciimonious ministers
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South tell
rs so.
phv vi this INDIAN country, and shall have TO
cou3iue myself to mere glance. AS l have
already stated, II Is a large country. 1t is capa-
ole of being divided into four States as large as
Tennessee, contains much better soil, and is
better adapted 10 agricultural and stOck-raising
purposes than fynnessee, Mississippi, Alabama,
or Georgia. The climate is unsurpassed IA
salu6nty with . SKY almost rs clear and blue
as that OF Italy, aud cool, bracing, and health
inspiring breeze almost continually waiting
across the great plains from the snow-coyered
peas Of the Rocky Mountains.
Here We have scenery Of every variety, from
the pictureseuely grand to the placid and
rursl-rugged mountains revealing in all their
native wildness. gently undulatmg woodlands,
lovely rolling praiues, and quietly reposing
plans, redundantly bcdecl,ed with varegated
anc Cdoriierous flowers. and lauguidly stretch
ing OFT beneath the genial RAYS Of the sun, away
beyond TIE reach Of vision. Mountain tor
rents spring mp, ana. after murmuring, gurgling,
1retlug roaring. aud dashIug over MANY a tiny
cataract, and iisgiiy boiding leaping over some
craggy pcec!pice. 20 rushing cut upon the
plans, 10 water the great natural meadows.
Fine trout streams, clear Is crystal, and wend
ing their way along white pebble-paved paths,
Epo1 among delightful groves, aud catch the
reflection OF numerous aerial sOngSters, wild
roses aAd lilies, and graceful flwns, that come
70 sip tie cooling draus ht from the briih. Beau
tiful lakes-littie lakes, but some Of them
sufficiently large for pleasure-boat rowing
Romantic sheets Of llmpid wafer, TO the brink
OF which tie pensive may retire when night has
drawn her sable curtain round, and through Ma
rure worship Natures God,
While tic IN ir.nu:ing waves are LAID asleep
Al. inhsed y h merry lwlHkiiug beams
ksIfIhe stars ihat gem the deep
Were Laughing s~ Cetly IA their dreams
Here and there may be seen small aud bean.
tiful little prairies, just large enough for farm
or two, and skwted 10y the most superb natural
lawu-hke groves ever Jehed. The handicrafr
of man, aided by the most refined TASTE could
not plan and cultivate more beautiful parks
Men Of limited means and refined taste can
here establish themselves in an earthly para
disc.
But l an no ADEPT in the art Of drawing pen
pictures Of landscapes and natural scenery, and
feel my utter Inability to Go Justice TO the beau
ties OF nature, so proiusely lavished over thi:
country.
The country Of these four nations is watereC
BY sixteen rivers, and numerous creeks, brooks
and rivulets. The names Of the rivers are a.
follows:
Red river, Blue river. Mashita, Canadian
Rio NutTia OF Mark Fork Canadian, Cimerone
Ya-ha-ha, Ferdigris, Little Nerdgris, Arkan
sas Little Arkansas, Cowslzin, Illinois, Crane
river NeoSho, and Spring river. Three of thos
rivers are navigable by steamboats, 4. e., Gran,
river. Arkansas, and red river.
know Of many eligible sites to build up fin
and prosperous inland towns and cities An,
vet this vast country, with all its natural ad
vantages. lies in the hands of a comparativel
few civilized but indolent and unenterprisin
Indians and mixed bloods, sparsely settled owe
the country. There is no one 10 improve an
develop the resources of the land. The In
dian layrs In relation 10 emigration into eithe