Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-06-20
The Late Treaty.

town on wednesday evening" having IN con.
junction with the third Commissioner, Mr..
Hutchins, effected treaty with the eastern
Indian tribes by which their reservation isrc-
stricted to boundaries that will give to the
whites all the gold airing country which
formerly constituted portion of the Lapwai
reservation. A special correspondent Of the
Times thus defines the boundary: Commence
ing at point on the Clearwater, three miles
below the Lapwai, thence crossing the river
and down'thc north bank as far as the mouth
of Flatwai creek, thence due north seven
miles, thence casterly crossing the north fork
of the Clearwater seven miles from its mouth,
thence along the south fork across the Orc
Elmo seven miles from its mouth, thence till
it crosses the bridge on the Elk City road ;
westerly to Lake Wa-Ha, thence north to
place of beginning. A clause was inserted
by special request Of, the Indians giving to
DIR. Il. Newell parcel of land about $50
yards square, in the town Of Lewiston.
The boundary quoted secures to the Indi-
ans an ample reservation, about sixty miles
in length, with an average breadth Of about
twenty miles, Of good grazing and farming
land, watered by the Clearwater and its tribu-
tarics. The sum of $262, 500 is to be appro-
priatcd by Congress to carry out the provis-
ions of the treaty. Saw and grist mills are
to be erected, farming implements distribut-
ed, and instructions given in the various
branches of industry; they arc to receive pay
for their present improvements, and arc guar
antccd the exclusive right Of all the fisheries,
the wood and timber within the present new
reservation and the Government agrees to
survey and improve twenty acres of farming
or bottom land, for each male and female over
81 years of age, the' highland to be used for
grazing purposes, in common. The provis-
ions of the former treaty are to remain in eff
feet, with the single exception of the extent
of the reservation. 1t is believed that within
the limits of the new reservation the Indians
will escape molcstation, as no portion of it
contains the precious metals, and they will
consequently escape intrusion from the
whites. The chiefs "Big Thunder" Ea-
gle of Light and " Cool-cool-selina, refused
to sign the treaty, as their feelings towards
"Lawycr" were of such delicate nature that
they could not be party to what was done
by him. They protested great friendship
for the whites, however, and approved of the
treaty, but would not sight. No difficulties
arc apprchcnded in consequence Of this tenn
porary disafection.
The satisfactory result of this council will
be of incalculablc benefit to the new Terrific
ny, and will give Lewiston, where mining op-
erations must center, an impetus which will
before many years rank it with the great in
terror cmporiums of the West. We are IN
formed that the price Of real estate in and
about Lewiston have risen to exorbitant fig.
ures since the treaty has been effected. To
the Commissioners who accomplished this
great public benefit we must accord Just
need OF praise for their energy, perseverance.
and forbcarancc in the consummation Of an
object which will inurc so much to the public
benefit, and that too at cost to the Govern
ment of 900 less than was appropriated
by Congress to defray the expenses Of making
treaty. Their labors were greatly increased
through the efforts of enemies Of the govern
ment to prejudice the minds of the savages. by
inducing the belief that the Government was
broken up, that the Commissioners wished to
deprive them of their land without rendering
just compensation, and like malicious
and ill-foundcd opinions. They have sue
cecdcd, however, and the eastern country is
saved from the disastrous effects of an Indian
war which was but lately so imminent.
~ a correct opinion Of tho relative men,
tai capacity Of tho opposing candidates for
Congress may be formed from the very signi.
fcant fact that while tho Union candidate re-
lies solely upon his own efforts and the just
ness of his cause, the Webfoot nominee hos
secured the services of Judge Lander to help
him out of difficulties, aud post him concern
ing the peculiarities and distinguishing traits Of
the communities he addresses. The wisdom
Of this plan is apparent by simply referring
to his thermometrical guide he can tell exactly
the warmth Of feeling to show for Tour mis-.
guided Southern brethren"
- The Oregonian says that the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office has reversed
the decision of the Surveyor General Of this
Territory in regard to the Vancouver Mission