New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-11-07
NUMBER 211.
Message OF the Principal ehiefof the choc
yf tay Nation, g.

uon OF Inc General Council such measures as he /
may deem necessary and expedient, but give in
formation of the state of the Nation, address you
this message.
In doing SO let us offer up our sincere thanks and
heartfelt gratitude to the Gyer Of all Good for the
many and varied blessings which we have enjoyed
during the past year.
ProVldence has graciousIy and wonderfully /
favored us with an abundance Of corn, wheat and /
cotton. ~ aso Affords me great satisfaction to |
state that the crops in the SonSh have far exceeded
the expectations of the most sangune Notwitb- I
standing our dement's, we have every reason to |
oeheVe, Jndglng from the past events in our his
tory, that we have been the peculiar and special /
recipients of the tender mereies and the numerous
blessings Of an All Wise Providence. and may we
ever be under His mercifoi guidance and kind pro-
lection. ..s-s, .@',.ss $+ y x
The present condition of the nation, when con- |
trasted with what it was one year ago. is subject
of congratulatioD. We were then in q state of
comparative want and starvation, owing to the
severe and unprecedented drought of the preced-
ing summer, our wheat, corn and cotton crops
were considerably curta he'd. and our people were
in great measure deprived of the common neees-
saries Of life; but now we arc blessed with rich
and smiling harvest. r,.eg --- s.sEz ~
TIE previous drought that we have had has
taught our people valuable, and, sincerely
trust, lasting lesson; those who were indofent
and not disposed to cultivate the SOIL have already
realized the necessity and Importance Of agricui-
tural improvement and civilization. The change
manifested among them has been 80 extensive, so
sudden and SO complete, that it mnst be truly en-
couraging to all who feel an interest in the ad
vancement, prosperity and welfare of the ChoctaW
people. II we expect to become happy, pros
porous and independent people, we must cultivate
habits Of industry, economy, energy and enter
prise. Industry is the foundation of civil society
and the cornerstone of civilization. | earnestly
hope and trust that our people will redouble their
energy and continue to improve and progress as
they have been doing for the last few years, and
that ere long our nation will take 4 proud and
prominent stand among the States of the South.
In my last message stated to You that informa-
ton had been received from the Government of
the Confederate States. to the effect that that Gov
relations with the old Government of the United
States, and make assumption of all obligations
under treaty stipulation, in the event we united
our destinies with their Government. 80 ~
Owing to our geographical position, and direct
interest with the Government of the Confederate
States it was subject of the highest Importance
to our people that we shonld not only unite our
fortunes with the South but that our relations to
| the Confederate States should be clearly defined
and distinctly understood. Accordingly an act
of the Council was passed in June last authorizing
the Executive to appoint Commissioners to. confer
with the Commissioner on the part of the Con
federate States with view of forming a new
treaty of alliance and amity, and make such me-
cessary arrangements as may be, proper for the
interest of the country. And am gratifed to in
form you that treaty of alliance and friendship
was concluded at North Fork Village, Creek Ma.
ton, on the 18th of July last, which treaty is now
submitted to you for consideration and ratifca-
| ton. To your consideration I would also: submit
the articles of confederation entered into between
| the Muscogees, Seminoles, Choctaws and Chicka-
saws, which was concluded at North Fork Village,
| Creek Nation, on the first day of July last. =,
| Iwould recommend that our Constitution be so
| changed and amended as to read, g the Confeder-
ate States of America, instead of " the United
States of America, and such other minor changes
| as you may deem proper and necessary. AZ
| would also recommend that special act be
| passed making it obligatory, upon all licensed
traders and other persons residing here. byIpermis
| sion or otherwise, who are not citizens of this
nation to take an oath to support the Constitution
| of the Confederate States, and all persons SO re-
fusng to be subjected to arrest and delivered ovel
to the proper authorities of the Confederate States
deem it highly important that an act of this kline
| should be passed, otherwise we may ALLOW persons
| to remain here who cherish sentiments hostile tc
| the peace and interest of our common country. (
| After the ratification of the treaty by the Gene
| raj Council, would respectfully recommend that
| Col. P P. Pitchlyn and r. NJ. Jones be appointed
! Delegates to the Government of the Confederate
States with plenary powers to transact any and all
| business that may be necessary for the general
interest of the Choctaw people. Col.P. P. Pitch
| lyn and R. NJ. Jones are men of intelligence
ability and experience and it is q matter Of the
greatest importance to our people, particularly at
this time, that our interest and relations to tht
Government of the Confederate States should be
represented and conducted in an able, honorable
and faithful manner. Therefore / sincerely trus
that you will empower and authorize the Executive
| to appoint the above named gentlemen dele
gates to the Southern Congress at Richmond, witt
| such instructions and powers as you may thinl
proper and necessary. ar..
In consequence Of the old Government of the
United States refusing to pay US money appropri
| ated by Congress for our use and beneft-money
| that was honestly, justly and legally due US BY
| solemn treaty stipulations--our treasury is now
empty; and the rapid increase of the natona
debt, and the necessity which exists for +" way
and meansn to meet the ordinary expenses of ou
Government, ought to admonish us all in our re
spective spheres of duty to the practice Of rgi,
economy. .-1I s- 81 5l,.. p e.. .. -
Every day the Council is in session the nationa
debt is increasing and accumuatng. And it is 4
be hoped that the members of the present Genera
Council will not spend their time in idleness and va
wrangng, but will proceed at once to business
and discharge their duties energeticaly, faithful
and pnnctually, and adjourn at as early day a
circumstances will permit. 7t.-. Ia i "a
The latest advces from the Choctaw Regiment
under the command of COL D. Fl. Cooper, repor
that the health of our warriors is good, and tina
excellent order and kind feeling prevail in I'd
camp. They have been thoroughly drilled, an
t are now capable OF acqnittng themselves wit
credit and honor at any time and place. 1t is t
be regretted that, for want of arms the Chocta'
Regiment has been detained near Schullyyill,
Had they received their arms in due time, the
t wonld have had an opportunity Of Displaying the
bravery ard loyalty to the South in the rece,
| battle fought at Oak Hill.
J In conclusion, cannot refrain from alluding
the great battle fought at Manassas Virginia, an
Oak Hill, Missouri. Our Southern friends WEI
unequal IN NUMBERS OF men TO their enemies, al
had fearful odds to contend against, but the
fought like patriots and heroes. They considere
it far better-more glorious to die upon the battl
field, in defence of their homes their fresides al
their country-tban to yield one inch of ground
Z Abraham Lincoln and his hired tools. After
bloody and desperate conflict, the victory was We
+ by our Southern friends. In both engagement
i the South achieved proud, brilliant and gloriol
d victory. We congratulate the South, ourselVe
s and our country, that our invaders and enemi
$ were not only defeated but completely repulst
d and routed. ...-
Is The fact must be apparent to all intelligent al
3 unprejudieed persons that it is perfect folly al
d sheer madness for Abraham Lincoln and his co
If temptible minions to make war upon the Sou
with view of suhjuFating her. The South new
l. can and never will be snbdued.
IT 1t was to be hoped that after two signal defea
= and complete decentralization of the Federal arm
Y the government of which Abraham Lincoln CLAIM
e to be President would cease to engage in the
4 unjust and unholy war.
II Now, my couutrymen, let US initiate the mob
e example of our Southern allies let each one
10 US be inspired by that spirit of heroic PATRIOTS
| which was displayed by our Southern brethre
. upon the battTe.feds at Manassas and Oak Hill
IT with them let live and die brothers, defendir
r our common country at all hazards, at any CO
, and every sacrifice. Fear not; the Great Spir
# has smiled upon us in all the battles we ha1
! fought and may He continue to bless and prosp
# us until cur independence is recognized and pea
- once more restored to our beloved homes.