Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-04-12
The Choctaw Indians in the Southern
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kSVOlut1On.
The following was part Of the proceed
lngs OF the Louisiana Convention, w ednes-
day the 20Ih ultimo:
Mr.. Moore, in behalf of the Committee
on Formation of Southern Confeeeracy, to
whom was referred the message of George
Hudson, principal chief OF the Choctaw
Nation, reported that the Committee had
read with great interest said message,
which also sets forth acts Of oppression of
The Northern States, and beg to assure the
Chiet of tLat Nation that we are desirous
Of continuing the most cordial feelings of
amty with them. The report was adopt
ed.
The following are the resolutions accom-
panying the message of the chief OF the
Choctaws:
Resolutions expressing the feelings and
sentiments OF the General Council of the
Choctaw Nation, IN reference to the po-
litical disagreement existing between the
Northern and Southern States of the
American Union:
Resolved, by the General Assembly of
the Choctaw Nation, assembled. That we
view with deep regret and great soicitude
the present unhappy political disagree
ment between the N orthern and Southern
States OF the American Union, tending to
a permanent dissolution Of the Govern
ment, and the disturbance of the various
important relations existing with that
Government by treaty stipulations and in
ternational laws, and portending much In
jury to the government and people.
Resolved further, That we mnst express
the earnest ana ready hope entertained
by the entire Choctaw people, that any
and all political disturbances aglts,ting
and dividing the people of the various
States may be honorably and speedily adj
justed; and the example and blessing and
fostering care OF their General Govern
lnent, and the many and kindly social
ties existing with their people, continue,
for the enlightenment in moral and good
Government and prosperity in the material
concerns Of life to our whole population.
Resolved, further, That in the event a
permanent dissolution of the American
Union takes place, our many relations
with the General Government must cease,
and we shall be left to follow the natural
affections, education. institutions and in
terests Of our people, Which indisolubly
binds us III every way to the destiny OF
our neighbors aud brethren of the South
ern States, upon whom we are confident
we can rely for the preservation Of our
rights. OF life, liberty and prosperity, and
the continuance Of many acts of friend
ship, general counsel and fraternal sup
port.
Resolved, further, That we desire to
assure our immediate neighbors, the peo-
pie of Arkansas and Texas, of our deter
rnination to observe the anicable rela
tions in every way so long existing be-
tween US, and the firm reliance we have
that, amid any disturbance with other
States, the rights and feelings so sacred to
us will remain respected by them, and be
protected from the encroachnent OF 9TH
ers.
Resolved, further, That his Excellency,
the principal Chief, be requested to en-
close with an appropriate communication
from himself, a copy, of these resolutions
TO the Governors OF the Southern States,
with the request thatthey be LAID before
the State Convention of each State, as
many as have assembled at the date OF
their reception and that in such as have
not, they be published in the newspapers
of the State. -e-..s-'-
Resolved, further, That these resolu
tions take effect and be IN force from and
after their passage. 55ve yt} s.
Approved February Z, 1861.