Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

far the consolidation oil the lndlan trlpeh III one
territory, which we print below, presents
,,ropp reasons for the measure, and it will
3onbtlcss be taken into earnest consideration
by the Government:
|To the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs and
tho DEPARTMENT of the Interior under
s;cned, citizen of the State OF Kansas, would
rssnectfly represe i that there is a strong
and increasing anxiety on the part Of tho
rvbite settlers, which is also shared TO a consid-
arabic extent by the enlightened aud civilized
Indians of our frontier States, for the removal
ana consolidation Of the small tribes into one
General distinctive Indian country, where all
de tribes may be concentrated in one settle
ment, where they can more surely be protect
ed by the government and instructed and ele-
waited by the philanthropic, and where they
may remain in undsputed possession for
ever. ......
Having recently held correspondence AID
had conversation with some of the head men
of the Cherokee nation, learn that the migra-
ton and settlement Of the loyal Indians, WHO
arc living in small bands in Kansas and else
where, would be a most desirable acquisition
to that Indian country, and that their removal
and settlement there would strengthen, MAIN
tain and perpetuate the cause of the Union for
ever. Having lived among Indians aud seen
the cause of their Generalization, and studied
the question of their destiny with no ordinary
interest, beg leave to submit the following
reasons as influencing my own judgment in IA
vor of this measure,
First-These small, defencesss tribes, sur
rounded by white settlers, arc subject to con-
slant depredations, destructive alike of the
best interests of the whites and the Indians.
Second-The history and experince of al
most three centuries teach that such contact
degrades the white man and demoralizes the
Indian, and tends directly to his extermina-
ton. ...
Third-While scattered In small bands
there will be, of necessity, less social, educa-
tional and religious influence, so essential to
their elevation and improvement. Expert
mental agriculture and practical farming must
also be entirely neglected while they are so
scattered
Fourth-All the Indians, no matter by
what name they are called, are essentially one
people. Their color, origin, habits and ma
tionality indicate that without violence TO ma
ture or prejudice, they can become one and ho-
mogeneous.
Fifth-That, consolidated as one people,
they could enjoy the combined and concentrate
cd influence of all religious denominations, who
have for centuries made the most commenda-
bic efforts for their Improvement.
Sixth-They would, concentrated, be able
to enjoy the uninterrupted protection Of the
United States government, as the military for
ces which have always been stationed for their
protection and defence could easily be massed
for that purpose and made effective.
Seventh-Et would lesson the vast expeudi-
ture of our present system, and the evil and
expense of small local agencies could be rem
edied, and these sources of enormous frauds
dried up.
Eighth-This system of consolidation and
removals, if made successful, would stimulate
and facilitate the settlement and wealth OF the
new States, while it secured the building and
completion OF their system of internal improve
ments, and would also remove to a great ex
tent, the fruitful sources of temptaton--idle
ness, intemperance dissipation ana fraud -
And, finally under the blessing of Almighty
Tod, it would prevent the washing away and
total extinction of a once gallant and heroic
t!onallty where they will posses and enjoy
the rights of their manhood the blessings of
self government and ultimately making them
selves light to the nations and an honor 10
mankind "h By"
am led to the early submitting of this
policy to the department from the recent out
break in Minnesota; feeling admonished that
as We have the same combustible material,
some misguided hand may apply the torch of
destruction in my own State urge these con-
sideratons by all the history of the .@st, Nv
all the calamities that overh;,ng che present
hour, as well as by the visions at hGpo that
may brighten the opening future.
If these views shall meet the concurrence, If
The derartment aud it should be dec'Npd ex-
podlent | trust some suitable person viii be at
once appointed 10 take the mitlaL,c steps
with view of making trtatjc, for 'ur con-
currence OF the President sd the mate 1t
'ts next session, | am, respect uilv ae-.
:. G.. go .poY.
tEh, DIX ASH iupGg PEN EFo>T g.. BYjA-
rloA 70 5nr UAsr OF WMprR.-@ r.. GLOW
ing letter to an official Of high emor1ve. will
explain itself:
NOVEMBER - 1862.
DEAR SIE: In answer to Your inquiry as to
the facts f the case OF VIM II. !. ,nder, a
prisoner OF State IN Fort Warren. We reply
that on Investigation i appeared that Winder
was arrested 10y order of the late Secretary OF
War; ,hat q large number of letters and pa
pers were seized tending to show disloyalty to
the Government and to aid the rebellion. But
after careful investigation Of all the papers,
and after personal examination of Mr.. Vim
der, we determined to rele Sc him on has CIV
ing his parole not to take up arms against the
United States or give aid to the enemy, which
he refused; and, as we are advised, there has
been no day since when he might not have
freely left the fort upon that simple parole.
Very respectfully, yours,
JOHN A. DIX, Major General,
EDWARD PIEREPoNT
The MEXICAN CRISIS.-The New York
Times thus summarizes a part OF the last mill
tary news from Mexico:
"a tsIt apnears that durinp the nreceedip, fort