The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-08-26
OSAGES Ia COUNCIL.
specifications Of Charges against Agent /.
T. Gibson.

Specifications of Charges Against Agent l.
7. Gibson.
Usage AGENCY, /. T., Aug. II, 1873.
The Commissioners and osages held 7
grand council again this forenoon on the
council grounds OF tie Osases. Governor
Joe Pawne-no-poshe arose and delivered to
the Commissioners the following speciiica-
;ions of charges against Gibson:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OAGE NATION, l. T., Aug. IL, 1875.
Hon. Y. H. Van To.hees, Chairman U. S.
C1yG Committee
Sus:-On yesterday had the honor OF
~, en!ing 10 your honorable Committee
verbaliy and in writing the general ont
iiEcs OF the cha.ges ! had intended la PIE
ssrt against Agent Gibson, L. 5. Indian
Agent. l herewith present the speciiica-
tons of those charges:
lst. The said Agent, /. L. Gibson, has
shown favor and partiality in the distribu-
ton OF the goods, provisions and funds OF
the OSages, which is in violation OF his
oath, and the laws OF Congress, and the
treaties between the Csages and the Gov
eminent.
I'd. He has failed to account TO the
osage authorities Tor the funds he has
spent, and has required Us to sign receipt.
Tor funds and things which we did not at
the time fully understand, because they
were not explained To Us in detail.
Sd. He has never exhibited 10 us any
statement OF settlement of his accounts
with the Government as our agent.
AL Z. 10, violated 10Th b., l,vr ~
Congress and the spirit OF our treaty of
1865, between the United States and Qsages,
in employing white men, non-citizcns Of
the Usage Nation, to labor on public works,
when tie same could heve beer done as
wei! by citizens OF the Nation.
9TH. He has interiered with our tribal
relations and government.
Firs,-By deposing chiefs and counsel
lors and elevating Others TO their places.
SecNid-By interfering in our councils,
and claiming the right OF approving OF dis
approving our Legislative enactments.
Thirdly endeavoring 10 persuade 4
small minority OF our people to agree to
diver; the salary of the chief otherwise
than as provided in the treaty OF 1865.
9th. lie has Issued or caused TO be Is
sued blank vouchers, blank checks and
checks in excess of amount due.
9Th. He has exceeded his authority by
interfering with the free exercise OF our
consciences in ma tiers of religion, a right
secured to all free men, without regard 10
race or color, and never denied to the
Osages before.
Slh He has shown himself totally in
competent 10 discharge his duties. In his
administration he has been eccentric, pas
sionate, prejudioed, biased, and has shown
a degree of careless and reckless productivity
and want OF economy and system, which Is
contrary to the spirit OF the Indian policy
OF the Z. 5. Government, and has thus ex-
cited 4 distrust among the Osages in regard
TO the true intent OF the government, and
he has caused a feeling of discord and dis
satisfaction.
9th. He has violated his promises and
obligations with the Usage people, with
his employees and with his licensed traders,
which has had tendency to make all par
ties lose faith in his promises.
joseph PAwNE, No-PosHE,
Governor OF Usage Nation.