Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-04-17

remembered, 1--WE intend ESTABLISHING
settlements in Arizona, in the country of
the Apaches. Happy thought, What
a glorious, hopeful future does it hold
out for us. A possible solution of tron-
blesome questions almost assured
Treachery and blood thirstipess pitted
against treachery and blood thirstiness.
Inc end only determination of both.
we trust we may be pardoned the di-
erosion, and the apparent leyity of the
suggestion, but, we submit, there is as
much sound sense in it as in the idea of
honor, integrity and respect for treaty
obligation on the part of the majority of
the American Indians. To return.
Even this kind of amity and friendship
on the part of Modocs may be more pre-
ferrable than general or tribal Indian
war 1t is better for the frontiersmen,
as whole, because fewer number are
exposed to danger, and there will be a
less number of scalps taken, cabins
burned, and stock driven off. 1t is bet
OuITd0pS
occur, because it will not deter, to so
great an extent, emigration and settle
ment, repress industrial pursuits, and
call OIL so many of the able-bodied men
from the reaping of wheat for the
reaping of foes" 1t is, certainly, far
better for the army to remain in the dis
charge OF the routine duties imposed up
on them by peace, than to be engaged in
following up and fighting treacherous,
savage foe. These considerations, prob
ably, had their legitimate effect upon the
mind of General Candy, and colored his
views of the probabilities Yet, as we
have seen, he did not have great faith in
the honesty of purpose or honor of
these Modoc chiefs. In his dispatch,
| already referred to, written Immediately
| prior to his final interview, he says,
their last proposition is to come in and
have the opportunity of looking for a
new home not far away, and if they arc
sincere in this the trouble will soon be
ended. But there has been so much
vacillation and duplicity in their talks
that l have hesitated about reporting un-
| til some definite result was attained. All
the movements of troops have been made
deliberately and cautiously so as to avoid
collision and to impress the Indians that
we have no unfriendly intent. Thus fan
we have succeeded very well, but theil
conduct has given so much reason to APP
| prehend that they are only trying tC
gain time, that have organized party
of scouts to operate with the troops, il
they should go to the mountains or re,
new hostilities." His fears were wei
founded. They were not sincere. Gen.
eral Canby's troubles, however, were
soon ended. He died, as he had lived
true to his country and in the discharge
of duty. His loyalty to the Union dur
ing the rebellion was an example that
saved many a fair fame from the fou
blot of treason. His services to the
country during and since the war have
been inestimable After braying.unscath
ed the dangers of so many battles, he
was not permitted to die soldiers
death. He persisted victim of the
treachery of brutal savages, whose con
dition he was striving to better. He
died, however, for his country and il
his country's service and defence. L
may be that, in Gods wise plan, it wa,
necessary that he should die thus, thai
his country might understand that the
only true, wise, safe way to deal will
Indians is by bitter, relentless, exterm
mating war. We cannot afford to LOSE
such men, in such a way and by suct
means. Let us hear no more about thu
wrongs of the Indians. In this matter
at least, let the dead past bury its dead
We are not responsible for the wrongful
acts of our ancestors. If we were, WI
could not now help the matter, Mercy
to savages is cruelty to the whites. l
one of the classes must be treated will
severity, let the greatest good to TIN
greatest number determine which
Away with sickly sentimentality, anC
consider stern facts. If the Indians cal
be made to feel that we are in earnes
and have the power to enforce our will
we may possibly have peace with them
, But we fear that permanent peace vii
only come with the final dissolution o
all tribal relations, if it comes before thei
final extinction Before that time, w
can and must have peace, but it will b
peace enforced at the point OF the bay
onet. We have always opposed the so
called ''peace policy, and this PREACHER,
and butchery demonstrates the correct
ness of our course.