New-York tribune., 1871-01-02

ysnecmcnt Knowing tnc tonacity with which le the
treaty stipuations, they were fearful that the
objects Of the Council might no: be attained WtnoI'
special efforts on their part aud that of the supernlehd
en and Others the true friends Of the Indians Your
Comuitiee, Therefore cn9t put ea1ss & os ts o these
tribes TO see this opportunity lust AT e une Nnen nc
S bGs anS %S tSt @ tSG meeting aim d this Council but
the beginning OF new epoch III the history VI 'ho N
After the adoption Of the report alluded to, an able
committee Of twelve appointed TO draft constt
was called, the members Of which are very much m
earnest in the matter In our visits to the various
of Indians during the present season, we are happy 10
say that have witnessed much TO encourage US IN he
belief that the present policy of the President ana Con
greSs on behalf Of the Indians ot me u'eu stdes S II
showing evidence Of success IL inspires c0uIase % ai
confidence in The Indian & ame o Me s, hn Continued
fostering OF Congress and the faithful performance
of duties devolvng upon IL agents. ., l., ,s,. q.
We were gratied and deeply interested IN Nsu 70
the Legislature OF the Cherokee Nation convened AZ
governor or Chief and Council We were very kindly
received In Joint session of both Houses, and witnes
display talent ability, intelligence, and dignity IN
the management of business which Would 90 ereu" -
tended the sttings OF the General Council and were
equally impressed with the dignity ana in,elge1Se nee
various tribes Your Commttee in Their visit
also witnessed fresh evidences OF the I'm I'M
eral civilization OF the Indian tribes under the new
peace policy of the Government on the various f I'M
pOrtant subjects claiming the attention of the SoH9e ~
grave deiberation rgood order, ca1dd expressions on
and duty, with high tone or lnteIDEchCt,
vailed. The general interest manifested Tor the scnoo
ing Of their children Is very encouraging. we e. @
that although they have numerous schools IN olera
| tfn, they were desirous OF increasing inc laui-
| her, and were in need of more schools IN
order 10 extend TO all oqulI auNaiit@sses va @
| rior quality, with abundant supply Oi umDef ana
excellent water and is capable OF sustaining 9oupe tne
| number Of Indians on IT, comparatively "a sindI
porton of the lands infe Territory are at present l-
proved and there is great denclenSy III tne lodIS .
market and an absence of general internal improve
Your Committee arc particularly pleased with The ex-
ertions made civilized tribes 10 induce te Wu tTpe
of the Plains 10 come and adopt the habits OF those
who have preceded them in c1NlhZdtol Inc pIuyect
inducing wild tribes 10 under te care ol
civilized tribes, through the insrumenay OF tnc ,-
very cncOuragng; and your committee can hut nope at
epecial attention will he directed tO TINS suqect ls
success will tend greatly 20 solve the indian problem ana
10 put end 10 future Indian troubles on our eAueno
/ borders ,e..-oro,
o explan the earnest wish of Government 10 Wte
and encourage Indians i'll their efforts TO congegae anu
adOpt all Of civilization In ali our meetings.
We found kindly and courteous responses 10 0 suSso
t0ns. and trust that before many years eal',t
will be larle aggregation OF the wild tribes on tlc yer
ritory now specially occupied 10y CbcrOheer ChOctt"r
Chickasaws Creeks, and other Indians VINO nave aoa
| doned nomadc life, and now happy ana WoSIerO.s. .
In conclusion yuur Committee express their becI Una
frpoucut visits Indians and their cOuncls ~ per
sons In authority viii meet with happy resulIs Iehuik
to renew "A general confidence in ths special Hltnu!
movement of Government and 10 secure the cooper
| alton OF all friends OF the Indians. 20. rt-,
! ROBERT CAMPBELL tst Ldalsh
john V. FARwELL Chicago,
JOIN ID. LANG iMaincl,
Special Committee OF Board Of indian COlnnlss citIs
| ~. Louis, Dec. 25, 1871