The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-26

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foF money place and power. We hope for
the good name Of Governor Kemper that be
may pass through the ordeal without the
faint Of corruption on his garments.
CONGRESS PROPOSES no REMOVE
THE INDIANS PROM THE BOR-
DEBS or TEXAS AND HEW MEXICO.
II gsisstot 81
81 At last Congress acts on the Indian ques-
tion. On the tWenty-third instant ''the
House passed the bill for the removal Of
the KickapOos and other Indian tribes from
the borders Of Texas and New Mexico to
| the Indian Territory Win the Senate
pass the bin also But law enacted for
their removal alone will not, Of itself, ae-
complish the great benefits which might
result from proper restrictions upon the
locomotion or wanderings of the different
1 tribes. As long as they are permitted to
leave their reservations for any purpose, just
50 long win bands depredate upon the Dor
! ders.. They must be made to know and be-
lieye that the reservation is their home, and
that theymust not go beyond the lines upon
any pretext. ~ sr
i Il is all a waste of time and money to
remove them unless this restriction is made
one of the provisions of the law and rigidly
enforced. y As we have not seen the bill, its
! provisions cannot be given. Rut our Repre-
sentatiyes and Senators should give 1T their
undivided attention, as tits one of the most
important measures to Texas, which will
come before Congress for theireonsideration.
The lives and property Of our people on the
border are continually in danger from the
rowing savages, Notwithstanding reserya-
tions have been set apart for them hereto
fore. And why9 For no other cause than
that they have not been made to remain on
the territory assigned them. Let the law
provide severe penalties for leaving the re-
servations,' and have them inflicted with
certainty. e cd
And there should be provision made to
prevent white men from living with them
as traders, unless identified as one of the
tribe, subject to the same laws and restrie-
tionss The traders, in most cases, are Che
real causes Of much Of the thieving that is
carried on.o And, although such provision
might be considered severe, and as taking
away the right of every man to go where he
pleases, yet it can be justified upon prece-
dent BY the laws, now in force, for the
punishment Of lcrime, the jails are set apart
for the imprisonment of those charged with
crime, and after conviction and sentence,
in some cases, the penitentiary becomes the
place OF their abode for term of years.
Now, no ione win contend that he has
right to go in and stay just SO long as it
suits his inclination. The law provides
certain regulations which must be enforced
for thegovernment of the convicts .l a'
The Indians must, as tribes be treated,
and are treated, as criminals by the civilized
world. Whyl Because they are not bound
tby the laws which are held to be essential to
/ the well, being of civilized communities -
| to the preservation Of life and property, and
the pursuit of happiness withslt violating
4 the privileges and immunities which are
held to bind all persons who give up license
for law. The Indians are more dangerous
than the wild animals, and yet are not
treated as they are. The, Intercourse which
has been carried on with them, has been the
kmeans Of establishing certain facts, which
cannot with safety to civilization, be jig
nored. 1t is admitted that they viii not be
governed by such rules and regulations as
are observed by enlightened nations. Then
4 it is high time that rigid laws should be en-
acted for their absolute control. The
Quakers and sentimentahsts, who have had
j ample time to try their policy, should be
set aside, and not permitted longer to
prevent steps being taken to shut them up
to themselves and have them guarded by a
eopdon Of posts which win prevent their
going out and coming ino And the penalty
for leaving the reservation should be ina
prisonment at hard labor for such time as
the evidence on the trial may demand. The
soldiers who guard or hold them in check
should also be prevented from trading with
them Tor any property, except such as is
n brought into open market ct the forts, and
after having been entered by the command
ing. officer upon record, stating in such en-
try the name Of the Indian, his tribe and
the property sold. 80 g'.sa ~
There are persons who VIII say that such
restrictions must not be inserted; that they
are 100 rigid and binding. But it is not So.
ut is high time that an end should be made
I OF the murders and outrages. Nothing but
hard, exactiug rules win ever keep them. in
due bounds. In. state Of war, all
1.-THE rules and regulations are, to a
certain extent, hard to be borne; but
when the lives and well being Of
thousands aae AZ stake, there is no room
forweak measures and sentimental policy
Tha enemy must Be overcome. Texas has
suffered 50 much and 30 long, that when We
commence writing about the Indians we
sca1oelY knoV where "a stop. Our Repre-
sentatives md Senators are aware Of all the
facts stated, and know thai immediate and
effective legislation is needed 10 prevent
the disasters on the Ir00iieF Enom being re-
peAted. Let them examine the biz ana see
that no olnissioa 4 made. Give their en-
tife control to the War Department and
lee the General IN eonmaha on the frontier
take sach steps as be may think Ct for Their
control. and hold him responsible Tor their
good conauct
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Nn csli parlicular attention 70 the letter
|of Gel n r. croolEeti soa Of ne IT,
noWned hero and psiiot David Croekett
Aashe I.e..islaturs desire A. oeuo,n-t. ne