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B re that mountain shoufcf he removed, by a little bird coming but once every thousand years and carrying away but one grain of the dust thereof at once; the mountain would at length be re moved that way, and brought to end, but eternity will never end. Suppose this with respect to all. the mountains of the earth; nay with respect to the whole globe of the earth; the grains of dust whereof the whole earth is made up, are not infinite, and there fore the last grain would at long-run, come to be carried away, in the way supposed, but when that slowest work would be brought to an end, eternity would be in effect but beginning. These are some rude draughts of eternity, and now add misery and woe to this eternity, what tongue can .ex press it? what heart can conceive it? In what balance can that misery and that woe be weighed?” Careless reader, pause—and re flect whither you are going! Examine your hopes for eternity! DISClFULUS. NEW EC HOT As WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1828. We understand that on last Friday, a murder was committed not far from Crutch field’s mill, by one O-lah [<mv,] who in a fit of intoxication thrust a butcher- knife into the temple of another, Ah-ne- yvng-le, [DhBP.] The murderer has not yet been arrested. Here again is ano ther instance of the dreadful effects of ar dent spirits. How long shall we foster this evil? Is it not time, high time to bestir our selves, and make a vigorous exertion to put a stop to the progress of intemperance?— We are happy to state that the repeated instances of murder occasioned by ardent spirits, have hail a good effect on individuals. We hope the effect will become general, and that Whiskey will be considered as the most deadly poison, and be entirely dis carded. WP.l BGBMS. ®6®ycV* esf«w O-EIiV. AW JATlr> (PIcQ, DhBP JATlT Dh>MS. TJ- W CPO-R ®ot>y Be.lWtSJP'T, t,^z CPIiRO- jj DGoSBO- S/ltf DlrSM DSBP aATiT’. 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From the documents we have received it appears that the Delega tion labored faithfully to accomplish the business for which they were sent to Washington, and when they found that was impracticable, they were pursuaded to accede to the proposals made by the Sec. of War to enter in to a new compact. Very general dissatisfaction prevails among the people. At first their feelings were excited to a very high degree against the Delegation, who were threatened with the full weight of the nation’s in dignation. By many, their lives were threatened as soon as they should re turn. At this time, the excitement has nearly subsided, and I think that no other punishment will be inflicted up on the Delegation than depriving them of their offices and influence. Nearly all the people are still dissatisfied with the treaty, and think the delegation exercise a most unwarranted stretch of power in making it. What will be the ultimate effect of the new treaty upon the general interests of the Na tion it is impossible to foresee. When, however, the disastrous influence and confusion arising from breaking up'from their homes and moving shall have subsided, and they shall be settled in their new homes, I do hope the pro visions of the new compact will be, favorable. This will certainly be the case, iftheWation exercise prudence and wisdom in the regulation of their internal affairs, and in regulating their intercourse with whites. By the new compact, whites can approach them only on one side and all the navigable waters will lie in an Indian country. These circumstances, I do hope, will greatly restrain, if not entirely pre vent the introduction of ardent spirits into the country, as well as put a stop to many unpleasant collisions with whites. I hope, however, that no o- ther Indians will be induced to try the same experiment. FOR THE CHEROKEE PHtENtX.' INDIAN EMIGRATION. Mr. Editor:—I have seen publish ed in one of your late papers the trea ty between the United States and Cherokees west of the Mississippi, and am pleased to see the anxiety man ifested by the Government to secure for them a permanent home. This blessing it seems will even be extend ed t6 those East of the Mississippi, provided they accede to the proposi tions of the Government. But the of fer of a few such paltry articles as a brass kettle, a few pounds of Tobac co &c. is too insignificant to be thought of, as an inducement for us to abandon our cultivated possessions, and join our wilder brethren in the west. It is too late to think we can be so much al lured by soft words and smooth promises as to sell our birth-right for a few dried leaves of a noxious weed. Those who may entertain an opinion of our speedy removal, and that too to be effected by such trifling inducements as above, will be lost in the labyrinth of their speculations; and ere long the splendid mansions which their imagin ations have builded upon the plains of Look Out and Coosa will vanish before reality, like darkness before the rising sun. The subject of emigration is indeed one of great importance, and claims the peculiar attention of every citizen. If we direct our eyes to Arkansas, we shall see our brethren in distress, in consequehce of their removal; we see them walking in grosser darkness than ourselves. If we look back, scenes which have befallen them are presented to our view, which cause our hearts to throb with brotherly sympathy. How many honest and in nocent fathers and brothers have been laid low by the ruthless hands of more ignorant and vicious neighbors. Ava rice and barbarity have deprived their social circles of many worthy mem bers, who would yet have added to our number, had a unanimity of senti ment prevailed, and had they not been duped to wander in search of a mere phantom. Who will dare to raise with the spirit of murder the tomahawk at our door? or who will dare to mo lest us as we pursue the windings of our paths in peace through our fer tile vallies? None. But can our bre thren say in truth this is the case with them? With us the war club is only associated with scenes which have long since passed, but is ever suspend ed over the heads of our more unfortu nate brothers. Let us weigh well this momentous subject ere we act, perhaps an age might not undo that which may have been the work of a day. We know the value of our lands, and we know how to appreciate the comforts of life. We know what has transpired, and we are aware of the possibility of what might again happen. We know the lands which our breth ren have given up were very poor and we are certain those which they have got in exchange must be far more bar ren and sterile, since the face of the treaty has discovered it, and the sum of $50,000 given them “on account of the reduced value of a great portion of the lands ceded.” The aborigines are not accustomed to the culture of a barren soil, hut select the choicest spots, to open their farms; and to be honest in the matter, we have now as inudh poor land, as we have any use for, vvithogt undertaking long journies, undergoing new trials, and making ex periments on a firoad scale to acquire more. It is said, “they (the Cherokees,) have by the exchange freed them selves from the hnrrassing and ruinous effects consequent upon a location a- midst a white population.” But time will soon prove the contrary; Diffi culties of a new and more serious na ture await them. It has been pretty well ascertained here, that the Dele gates violated, and transcended the authority vested in them by the Na tion, in entering into a treaty. And it is not improbable hut we may see another McIntosh tragedy played oyer again. But independent of this: when the game becomes scarce, by being killed up, or driven farther west ward, how will they support them selves? penetrate farther into the for est, or turn thoir attention to agricul tural pursuits? suppose the latter, and Where will they have a sufficiency of good lands for cultivation? In the c- vent we were to remove and be uni.ted with them, our laws would clash with theirs, we would have our own pecu liar partialities and prejudices, and they would have theits; in conse quence of this difference perhaps a few avaricious speculating individuals would solicit from the General Go vernment, a set of laws, as stipulated in the Cth article of the treaty Ima gine then how our internal affairs would be regulated, harrassedon the one side, and embarrassed on theother. Repentance then for the past would be too late. A difference in sentiment would produce a division of parties, and rebellion, dispersion, and txtinc- tion would soon follow up in seces sion. We should be loth to rmditate upon the gloomy prospects of letter ing our condition by a removal, tor less hazard a ruinous experiment. An attempt has been made to en force upon us the belief that if we icere to emigrate, it would fatilitate our civilization, and we would sooner become an enlightened people. But any man of moral capacity who will divest himself of all unnatural prejudi ces, and view the subject, will at once perceive the fallacy of this doctrine. Our present location possesses greatly the ascendency in every point of view. Our improvement is as rapid as can reasonably be expected, and we are much farther advanced in the arts and sciences than our brethren at Arkan sas. Now, I would ask to he inform ed by the votaries of this doctrine of policy,’ how it happens that those who live at the “ paradise of the west,’ which affords such powerful means to propel them onward in imp lavement, are so far behind us? The examples of the surrounding states possess a great influence over us. Our politi cal Government keeps pace by gradu al changes, as we imbibe .new princi ples of legislation, with our domestic advancement. Our populatipn is not on the wane in consequence of our sit uation amidst the whites, but is ra pidly increasing—the implements of husbandry have been substituted for the bow and quiver. In short we pos sess all the enjoyments adequate to the support of common life. Now why deprive us of all our comforts, tear us from all we hold dear, and drag us from the soil which gave us birth, rendered doublv precious, as the bones of our fathers have been de posited here from time immemorial, to accomplish that which is now in ra pid progression? Why disregard our prayers for justice, cruelly sport with our feelings, and trample under loot our best interests? Will a glimpse of the blue summit of the Rocky Moun tains inspire us with a moral aptitude to learn anthems of adoration to the Great Father of the universe? Will an association with bears and buffaloes give a new spring and vigour to our efforts, and thereby enhance our civil and moral improvement? or will the examples of more ignorant and bar barous tribes act as a great incentive for us to train up our children after the manner of enlightened communi ties, that they may become adept in the sciences, and dive into the deep recesses ot nature, and finally become a renowned people? No. Remove us west of the Mississippi and what will be the result? In our earlier days we were accustomed to follow the chase for support; we found it an easy life; but we were entreated to abandon it as a preparatory step for the reception of instruction; the game has at length become scarce, and we no longer de pend upon it for support, hut upon the cultivation of the earth; and those who have not imbibed this laudable spirit from habits of industry, have been ac tuated by necessity; and now, while we are prospering under the exhilarat ing rewards of agriculture, the rifle is again put into our hands, and the brass kettle swung to our backs, and we are led into the deep forest where game is plenty, by the hands of those who would once have had us abandon the chase. Admirably consistent.— Men brought up to the engagement of some certain pursuit are not easily de tracted therefrom, when surrounding circumstances invite continuance.— Were we now settled in the ‘paradise of the West,’ the chase would become our favorite pursuit, to follow which, we should neglect other avocations.— The principle which we have imbibed of governing ourselves after enlighten ed republics would again be subvert ed into the chase, and we should de generate from our present eminence, lower, and lower, until degradation with its concomitant train of evils should close up the rear. Notwithstanding the inattention paid by the Government to the solemn res* olution of the General Council never again to rede one foot more of land, it is to be hoped and in justice expected, that the Cherokees are to be regarded as free agents in the disposal of their Territory, and upon a refusal to yield compliance no coercive measures will be used. The Government has ac knowledged and guaranteed to us our possessions, and bound herself to pro tect us in our rights, an observance of which is all the Cherokees will ask. She was not unmindful of her own in terest at the time when those treaties were made, but justice and humanity had a voice in her councils, and we trust at this late day, when the eyes of the civilized world are directed to the great American republic, for ex amples worthy of the high eminence to which shelias arrived, she will nev er suffer herself to he so much influenc ed by interest as to lose sight of justice, and cruelly despoil a tribe of innocent Indians of their most sacred rights and privileges. , YOUNG BEAVER. Surprising Escape.—A circum stance of great anxiety occurred a few days ago at Spring Ilill, in this vicinity. A man named Long had been employed by another to repair a deep well at the hill, and at about 9 o’clock A. M. of Friday, he was let down in the well bucket to the bottom, when ne discovered that there was great danger of (he well caving in. He im mediately gave orders to be hoisted up; but having come about twenty feet to a point at which there appear ed to be no risk, he commenced his examination of the curb, and the sides of the well instantly caved in upon him, leaving his whole body from four to six feet under ground. But an in stant elapsed before he gave indica tions that he was not suffocated, and, with astonishing coolness and precis ion, described his situation to be in a small cavity formed by the falling of some pieces of boards, which had been used for curbing, diagonically across the well, immediately above his head: upon those it seemed the dirt with which he was covered had rested.— He complained that the confined air which he was breathing would soon suffocate him, and a reed tube, punch ed at the joints, was inserted, which he fortunately got his inouth to, and which relieved him very much; indeed, so extravagant were his expressions of pleasure at breathing the fresh air that he appeared to have forgotten the peril of his situation. The people of the neighborhood assembled, and measures were soon adopted to re move the dirt; a thousand difficulties however, presented themselves—the man was forty or fifty feet below the surface, covered up in a narrow well, which at first had been but badly curb ed, and which now speined at every point to be about to cave in. Two men were induced alternately to de scend, and remaining in the bucket, by slow degrees and great caution the dirt was removed from the centre of the pile until his head was freed, and the same process was continued until his arms were extricated. Efforts were now made to fasten a sheet under his arms, by which his body might be forced out; but the acute conic form of the hole which it was necessary to make, lest the sides of the well might again cave in, made it impossible that either of the two who had alternately descended could assist him, and his own arms were necessarily thrown up, so that he could make no useful effort himself. Night came on, and, not withstanding the exertions were con tinual, and assurances held forth to him that be should not perish if he could be saved, lie became the victim to the most rapid transitions of hope and de spair—now holding forth the most con fident expressions that lie would be free in a few minutes, and in an in stant making his peace with his God, asking forgiveness of his neighbors, and imploring that his wife and children (then within twenty steps of the well) might be taken care of. The people remained with him all night; but at 3 o’clock a. m. of Saturday morning, having made experiment of every pos sible suggestion, a sheet was fastened under his arms, and, with blocks and tackles, an effort was made to pull him out—he was raised eight or nine inches, with great pain, and suddenly complained that his feet were fast be tween two ends of confined scantling. Effort after effort was made to pul? him lip, but he could not again he moved. Like a hero he bore the pain with fortitude, and over and over again ho repeated his willingness to leave his lower extremities behind, but was opposed to having bis back broke. All efforts proving unsuccess ful, it was now determined to alarm the city, and have a trench dug at such an angle as would be safe—let ters were accordingly written and de spatched at day-light; and to the hon our of humanity, hundreds of the peo ple came crowding out, provided with implements as they thought necessary, ready to embark in any service for liis safety. At about sun-rise, however, a curb was made and sent down, over which a quantity of dirt was thrown, and at one o’clock p. m. of Saturday, a heavy force was put to the bucket rope—it started, and came up about a foot—his feet were in the bucket— the bucket rope broke—he hallooeff “I’m free, I’m free,” and in a mo ment was drawn up without injury, declaring that he could run a hundred yards faster than any man present; and, after being thus confined twenty- eight hours, was conducted to his anx ious family.—Mobile Register of Au gust 23. Vegetable Resuscitation.—A very old mulberry tree was shattered in pieces by a storm of wind in 1790: afterwards, an elder tree, which grew, without doubt, from berries that had fallen in to the heart of the old mulberry trunk, usurped its place; this elder tree died in 1826, and then—thirty-six years af ter the destruction of their parent stem— about a dozen of mulberry shoots start ed forth to the light of day. Ann. dc Sciences Nut. 338 ix. Accidents from Sleep Walking.- ,\b out 4 o’clock, on Friday morning, Mr. Stockton, a lodger at the Callowhill- street ferry house, fell from the 2d story window, while walking in his sleep. He was taken up without re ceiving any material injury. A similar circumstance, with much more lamentable consequences, occur red on Saturday morning, about 1 o’ clock, at a hoarding house, kept by Mrs. Phillips, at No. 113 North Wa ter-street. a few doors above Race.— Captain «Vlbert S. Stickney, late of the schr. Eastern Trader, threw him self,while asleep, from the third sto* ry window, into the alley hack of the house, and fractured his jaw bone and both his thighs. He was carried to the Hospital, where he died, between 7 and 8 o’clock the next morning.— His funeral took place at 5 the same afternoon. His relations and friends are requested to call at the house of Mrs. Phillips, for further information. We have yet to relate another acci dent o( the same nature. About 1 o’clock, on Sunday morning, Jonathan Brooks who lodged with Jacob W'olo- hon, at No. 26 South Water-street, also asleep, fell from the garret win dow, four stories high, into the street. One of his thighs was broken, and he was so much injured in other respects, that he was taken to the Hospital with very faint hopes of recovery. JV7 Y. Adv. POCKET HOOK LOST. A BOUT the middle of .July last was P*- stolen out of my Pocket at “my house, a large. W ashed Leather Pocket-Book, containing one note on the State Bank ol" Georgia for $Uf>, one note of hand on Eli jah Hicks for £85, payable sometime in October next; a receipt of Henry Megyr of the State of New York, for two notes on •John Byers of the said State, and some other papers not recollected. To any per son getting &. delivering said Book, papers and money to me; I will give ten dollars, and five for the apprehension of the rogue, I do hereby forwarn all persons from tra ding for said note of Elijah Hicks. And I also forwarn Elijah Ilicks from paying said note to any person excepting myself. GEORGE HARLIN Coocewavtee Cherokee Nation, August 13. 1828.—24-tf. NOTICE. I N accordance with the resolution of the National Committee and Council, pass ed October 24th, 1827, requiring the Treas urer of the Cherokee Nation to call in all the money loaned out under the provisions of a previous act, on or before the first Mon day of October next, I hereby give notice to all such as are indebt ed to the Treasury to come and redeem their bonds hv paying principal and interest, on the day that “they become due, as such bonds fannot be re newed after the first Monday of October next. No indulgence will be given, and. those who do not comply with the above re quisition must expect to find their bonds in the hands of Officers. JOHN MARTIN, Trca«. oft he Ch.Naf New Echota, July 28 s 1829.