New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-05
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1;ne difficulties is attribn able it il alleged to the
;;onsries among them, no are charged with inter-
sepr with the institution of Slavery in the Cherokee
Nation.
,orted az peaceabIe and steadily advancing In civlza
lion. Recent important changes have been maze IN
their form OF government A new system nas oeeh
inaugurated by the adoption OF new Cons'eu.,on oy
provides for division Of the Nation into four as,rcs
sna The selection Of chiefs by the peope 1t also IN
creases the power of their police force, the Lagnt
Horse and requires enforcement of the law de-
handing the destruction of all spurious liquors brought
into the nation. They have given evidence oil their
ability for self government auu manifest eontentment
with the change in their national organization
All the Semnoles have not yet removed TO their new
.ountry The Creeks have extendedStheir laws over
that tribe which, in consequence OF their ignorance oil
Tie existence and nature thereof have operated oppres
,ively II is however believed that the action Of the
Creeks will prove effective TO constrain the Semlnoles
10 iOn those members of their tribe who have already
settled on the lands set apart for them.
The difficulties hitherto existing among The ChOc.
taws and Chickasaws in consequence of division OF
sentiment among them respecting constitution for
their government, have been reconciled by vote OF
the people of the nation, and all parties have submit
led TO and agreed to abide by the result of the ballot
They are, however, annoyed by "sef-consttuted
teachers and guardians who assume TO protect their
interests with Jealous care and thus have obtained
influence and popularity among the more creduous and
ignorant of their people; otherwise, their eonstl-
tuonal government has been successful experiment
The Indians from Texas and the Wichitas and other
bands affiliated with them, removed last year TO the
country leased from the Choctaws and Chckasaws on
the False Washita River, they reportedas doing
WELL although they have been Ia constant alarm occa
stoned by the continual threats and excitement OF the
citizens on the frontier OF Texas, who erroneously
charge them with committing depredailons Inc ou-
perntenden asserts positively that not one OF tnese
Indians has ever left the reserve.
In this "leased country there Is rowing Dahe Oh
Kickapoo Indians who pretend 10 live by hunting
They also are accused by the citizens OF Texas OF ne
commission of depredations upon the frontier OF tha'
State A TO the correctness of this charge the super
intepdent il in doubt. II is recommended, however,
thai this band of Kickapoos be removed TO reerva
ton TO be selected for them near the other bands OF
Indians and compelled TO settle upon ana cuuNa'e TIC
land.
continued drOuth Of the last Summer, which caused
almost total failure Of their crops, bill TO PROVIDE
for INDECENT Choctaws and for other purposes, was
passed 6y the General Council Of their nation. This
action was had with view to avert the horrors OF
famine with which they are menaeed
The agent of the Choctaws, in transmitting copy
Of the act Of the Council referred to- expresses the
opinion that without the aid of the Government OF the
United States many Of that tribe and OF the Chlcka-
SAVE will suffer- and in his report upon the subject,
urges prompt action in regard to an Appropriation
out Of the Choctaw and Chekasaw funds for their I'M
Tie general and excessive drouth the past season
has been most severely felt throughout the extent OF
the Southern SUPPLEMENTARY, and has utterly de-
stroyed crops which, in the Spring OF the year, lndl-
Gated a most abundant harvest. In consequence Of
this calamity great distress and suffering already pre-
vail among the various tribes; and the Government Is
invoked to furnish food to supply their wants for
another year. and thus avert the dangers OF famine
with which they are now threatened.
Loss Of their crops from any cause cannot reasona
bly, be anticipated by Indians, and, as many Of the
tribes depend for subsistence entirely upon the prod
ucts of their labor in the cultivation of the SOIL total
failure realize any return for their toll soon reduces
them to condition Of comparative, If not absolute,
To prevent starvation among the suffering Indians
during the approaching Winter the assistance Of Gov
eminent should be rendered, and 4 have the honor TO
suggest that Recommendation be made 10 Congress
an early day for appropriation sufficient to meet
their immediate and pressing demands, and TO supply
them with food to relieve their future wants
The importance of establishing a military post
within or near the limits of the Cherokee country
cannot be too strongly urged The condition of affairs
among that tribe Is such as 10 demand the immediate
attention OF Government and action should be had
without delay, with view TO the maintenance of the
authority of the United States and the enforcement of
Law ana order within the limits of that country.
concur with the Superintendent in the opinion that
military post should be located at Frozen Rock on
the Arkansas River and have the honor TO call your
attention to the reports Of that officer upon the subject
containing urgent aud forcbe reasons TO sustain his
recommendation.
The condition of Indian affairs in the Territory of
New-Mexieo, has not materially improved during the
past year.
The Navaioes are in open hostility to the United
States, and are defiant. Notwithstanding the
of protection from the Government the lives and
property Of the citizens in the settlements have
no immunity from the forays Of these hostile Indians
who emboldened by the of their predatory
cursions make almost daily ncurons to the villages
The aggressOns Of this tribe have continued since the
of 1885, and the attempts hitherto made chastise
them have proved Intellectual. They invade the settle
ments and commit daring depredations almost within
sight Of the capitol of the Territory without fear Of
punishment.
The United States troops have recently been Joined
by Mexican citizens, Pueblo and Utah Indians, in
campaign against the Navaoes the result Of which it
proposed TO await before determining what
adopt respecting the future management Of that tribe
The Ecanilla Apaehes and the bands of Utah In
dians known as Tabawaches Mohuaches, and Capotes,
nhabit the northern border Of the Territory and are
favorably reported to the Department. The Hcaras,
and the few Muscalero Apaches living with them,
ufacture species of potters ware from the sale of
which, together with the Tati0ns supplied by the Gov
eminent, they realize a subsistence. They are ad-
dieed TO the vices of nemperance which result from
their proximity to the settlements and until they are
removed from the evil influences that now surround
them and encouraged TO rely upon the products Of their
labor for support, improvement of their condition
can be anticipated. They have not been benefited by
the present policy of the Government in making them
PRESENTS for it is asserted that twotbrds of the ari
ces given TO them passed into the hands Of the whisky
dealers, who infest the country, within three days
after they were issued.
The agent of the ella Apaches has been authorized
by the Department TO those Indians and others
under bis charge to TO be selected for their
use; and cOncnr lin the suggestion of the Supern-
tendent that the Hcaria, Muscaero and other cog
nate bands be united with hem thus bringing together
the entire Apache tribe in district of country well
adapted for their future and permanent home. 1t is
believed that these bands from their inclination 90
labor can be colonzed and taught TO maintain them
selves with less trouble than any others within the
SupeTintendency.
The accompanying report of the agent for the Indi-
IN the Territory of Arizona is referred TO for in
formation respecting the condition and prospects of the