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*1 ago, whenjus vessel tv as a wreck, and he Was deserted by a part of his jfl'vn crew, that an Indian Chief, upon shearing the information “shed tears and despatched all the people of his town with large canoes to unload the ship; and from time to time sent his relations to'tfie Admiral, to console him and entreat him not to be afflict ed at his loss, for he would give him • all he had” and Columbus adds “they arc a very loving race and without covetousness.” Such was the Ame rican Indian in 1492, such were the Inilidfito who hailed the arrival of our pilgrim'fathers itf fG20, and similar to this was the reception of the first Georgians, when they landed in 1733 on the banks of tbe placid ,and beauti ful Savanuah. One tyord from an In dian then, might have blasted forever the hopes of the white man. But the ||< Indian was genbrous and confiding, and he took the strahger to his bosom and cherished him aS his own son. 4. It is clear that the Georgians are now determined to rid the Indians at all hazards. Having been ! welcomed to their shores, and war diet at their fires, like the serpent in the fable, tbe white man uf the south now brandish es the forked tongue, and bids his ben efactor fly for his life. The Geor gians want the Indian lands, and they will have them. They will get them by low trick, by bribery, by mock- trealy, by threats, by blustering if they can, and by massacre if they must. There is no mistake about it —there can be none. The Georgians themselves do not pretend to dis guise it—the fly is in the web, and why should the spider be mealy- mouthedv No man can resd the pub lic prints of Georgia, of the public documents on thef subject withoiit be ing astonished that knavery can be so' barefaced. 5. It is clear that the government of the United States are determined to aid the Georgians in the accom plishment of their iniquitous pur poses point, we apprehend, the controversy is fast tending. Prompt and efficient protection, or extermination, is the only alternative. For therfe is evi dently a spirit among the whites which will be satisfied with nothing short of tbe uncontroled possession ofthir lands —and if force be requisite to obtain them, 4 pretext will not be wanting. This fpltu has been greatly encourag ed and sustained by the part taken by tbe President and‘Secretary of War, who, in the documents relating to the Jndiaris, recently published, have as sumed grounds which', it is beleived* are equally repugnant to natural jus tice and existing treaties. The sub ject, in some shape, will doubtless soon occupy the attention of congress, and it is desirable that its merits should be thoroughly investigated and understood by the people at large. a, a subject which no* one, we should* think, not unconcerned for the character of the country, or insensible to the claims of justice and humanity, can contemplate with indifference. —— Con. Cour. THE EMIGRATING CREEK'S. The party of about 400 Creek Indians, whose arrival on the West side- of the Mississippi, opposite Memphis, wo mentioned two weeks ago, passed up through the Big Prai rie, about a week since, on their way to the country assigned them up the Arkansas. By the Post-rider from Pine Bluffs, arrived yesterday morning, we learn that the steam boat Virginia, having on board about 100 Emigrating Creeks, on her way up the Arkansas, run aground opposite the residence oi’ Mrs. Embrcc, about fifty five miles (by land; below this place, some days since, and had not got off when he left there. The Arkansas is at a low stage, and unless a rise takes place, (Which, from the present appearance in the weather, we have reason to cxpe'cl,') we are apprehensive that she will riot get off soon.—Arkansas Gaz j etW. aw WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,1829. At this interesting time when the Indian question is about to form a matter of great public interest, it is important that the dis position of the Cheroke’es as a people to wards the United States should be known. We therefore invite attention to the cor respondence inserted in another part of our paper, been charged with hostile intentions by oiir enemies'arid per secutors, who, we venture to say, are themselves more savagely disposed. To so respectable a witness as Gov. Carroll, Wc trust the public will give full credit What other Iritrdpretatidn .cart be put upon the ratification by the Sen ate of the United States, in 1825, of the pretended treaty with the Creeks, nt a time when they had on their ta ble documents which showed clearly that it was a piece of vile fraud from beginning to end,—that the proper authorities of the Creek nation had never consented to it! What other interpretation caii be put upon the late Jelter of the Secretary of War 1$ the Cherokees, in which he endea vors to persuade them that the claims of Georgia are righteous, and that In dians'have no coffhtry and no rights, except'such at they hold by (he per mission of their white masters! What other interpretation can be put upon the whole history of the recent nego- ciations'with' the southern tribes! 6. It is clear that the voice of the American people must be heard on this Btibje't'. It bccomos us all to speak and to speak boldly. We owe it to the In dians—the poor, abused Indians. We owe it to ourselves. We owe it to the memory of our fathers—they will cry from their.graves, if we do not speak. We owe it to gratitude, to justice, to humanity,- fo freedom—all traltf*»!ed Upon,' all violated. We owe it to our country and onr child ren—to avert from them the curses of Heaven. Indians.—A writer in the Na tional Intelligencer has commenced a Series' of essays on the pending con-' troVersy between the United States, and tW Indians. The first number will befoiirid in'our paper this week. As tbe subject is one of great impor tance, involving the character of our country, as well as the rights, and tianpiness, if not the existence, of a brave but unfortunate portion of the human family, we trust they will not prove uninteresting to our readers. It is evident, as the writer remarks, that a crisis is rapidly approaching in the condition of the Indins, particularly of the tribes in the south-western part of the' United States. The question must sbon J be decided, whetherThey shill bo protected in the possession of their lands, and the enjoyment of civ il and religious privileges, which, un der the policy hithtrto pursued to wards them by our government, they have learnt to appreciate, or whether they shall be exterminated by their white neighbors, and driven at the point of the bayonet into the wilder- ** beyond tbe Mississippi, To this The Indian War, got up in the western part of this state, without a- ny adequate motive, unless it was to effect a diversion in favor of a few of the people’s servants, whose zeal out runs their discretion, has ended, as wc anticipated it would, in smoke.— Who pays the piper? How are the claims of the thbusand militiamen or dered into service by the' Governor, to be adjusted? Shall We have anoth er appropriation, by Congress for properly ‘lost, captured or destroyed in the Ioway war, as was the case af ter the Winnebago disturbances? Or, shall our citizens suffer, from the folly of their Governor, the loss of their time, and the inconveniences to which themselves, and families, were necessarily subjected? We repeat it, all this paraphernalia and r show of war was got up without judgment ;and without any knowledge of the cir cumstances, of the nature of the ser vice to be encountered—without en quiring, indeed, whether an enemy would be encountered at all.—JMis souri Republican, August. The Indian war in the state of Missouri, it seems, did not bear ex amination. It waft probably a com mon frontier trick to grmg on hostili ties, for the purpose of furnishing an apology for driving off the natives, and taking possession of their lands by right of conquest. The amount of this controversy, as it would seem was, that on some occasion, the In dians killed a small number of hogs belonging to the whites; & in revenge the whites hilled about an equal num ber of Indians,—which, according to any resonable mode of estimating such property, might hav’e been considered as no loss on the part of the Missou rians. But, like their neighbours in Kentucky, we presume they wished to “go the whole hog”; and therefore attempted to bring on a War of ex termination. We are glad that they are Price more defeated in their land speculation. As for the expense of marching troops to fight the’ Indians, the United States will probably have to pay for that, and of course the state wilt have no pause of complaint, un less it be that they have lost their game. We are gratified to say to our readers that public attention is at last turned to In dian affairs. A deep feeling on the subject is evidently excited. This is what we have uniformly hoped for since we have beenjconducting a newspaper. Wc have always been confident that we hail but lit^ tie to expect from the Government of the United States, without the expression of public opinion, and we have frequently been grieved to notice the apparent indif ference which has heretofore existed, We believe now no one can remain neuters We hope, we sincerely hope* this excite* nent will not die away until we shall know W»h certainty whether there is sufficient viiUe and humanity in this great nation to save the poor Indians from destruction. We iavite the particular attention of our readers to the leading article in our pres ent No. WIL1.IAM Penh deserves to be ex tensively reac,as he most undoubtedly will be. We findhis pieces copied into many papers of the irst respectability. On this subject, the N. York Observer sa There are many indications that the case of the Indians will soon excite deep interest throughout the Uunited States. The niiruoers on the “pre sent crisis in the condition of the A- merican Indians,” which we have copied into our paper from the Na tional Intelligencer, are re-printed in the Boston i>aily a Advertiser and Re pertory, the Boston Palladium, the Massachusetts fceoman, the Newark Sentinel, the Journal of Humanity, and many other highly respectable prints;’ and of the hundred papers from all parts of the country which fall undefr onr eye every week, there is scarcely me which does not mani fest a decided disapprobation of the conduct of the Georgians. Editors ale begining to comment on the sub ject in the strong terms which the case demands,' and the whole com nfuriity are evidently becoming pre pared to ulter a voice which will be heard and obeyed. The State Gov ernments and the General Government will yet be compelled to respect the rights of the Indians. We cannot doubt it. We believe the above is not too sanguine^ This is an intelligent and a Christian nai tion, highly favored of God. It Cannot be accessary in the ruin of a weak and de fenceless people. The following is from the Boston Daily Advertiser: Rights oj Indians.—The following short extract from a private letter, written by an eminent lawyer in one of the middle states, shows in what manner the Indians controversy is re garded by persons of character and intelligence. There can be but lit tie doubt,- that, if the subject were fairly aud fully understood by the American people, an immense nia jority would declare in favor of good faith Sf honest dealing with the Indians. “When I think of these afflicted tribes and consider who it is that threatens to distress them—a people whom God has signally blessed above all the nations of the earfh, with liberty, and the richest social, civil, and na tional blessings, my heart sickens at the bare possibility of such an outrage and I tremble not so much for the her most iniquitous transaction r By What 1 precedent, and we would ask Mr. Secreta ry Eaton, who we believe is a lawyer, by what legal usage are we to be deprived so long of a large and valuable part of our Country? We have always thought that, in all civilized nations, tbe claimant must first establish his righ., before h# can be put in possession of the property. It will ]}e time enough for Georgia to settle the 'lands now claimed by her When she sliall have established her right by some legal process. The settlers, for whose removal frequent application has beenlmade, are intruders in the proper sense of the word, and the executirc of the United States are bound to eject them by harsh and rigid measures. The mere claim of-Georgia cannot possible alter the case*—the country is the property of the Cherokees until a proper akd competent tribunal shall de clare it otherwise, The Cherokees have suffered much by the United States per mitting her citizens to intrude upon their lands,'We hope therefore she Will be dtt* posed to satisfy all damages. War Department, I 18th August 1829. y Sift,—Application nas been made to this* Department to suspend the proceedings against intruders on In dian lands within your Agency. It is represented that you are about to cut their corn and destroy their houses. This you will for the present,omit to'do. This exercise of your authority, a- rising under some order of former years is different from ordinary cases of intrusion. Georgia claims to a certain line, as having been formerly the property of the Creeks, surren dered to her by treaty with that na tion. The question arising is, were the lands settled upon ever the property of the Creek Indians, or is it m fact the soil of the Cherokees? If the latter, then are the settlers iritro- ders, acting in violation of the act of Congress 4>f 1802. For the' present, until this matter can be totter under stood, you will forbear any harsh ^nd rigid proceedings, affording Aft etttff as practicable any- information yob may be possessed of on the subject. When a full understanding can be obtained you will receive fr6m this Depart ment further Instructions aft to the course you shall pursue. Very Respectfully, J. H: EATON. To Col. Huoli Montgomery Cherokee Agency Calhoun Ten. CHEROKEECONSTITUtlON printed *i» parallel columns and for sale at this Office. JLAWS OF THE CHEROKEE NATION FOR SALE HERE- CORRESPONDENCE. Gob. Wm. Carroll, to JMr. John Ross. New Town, C. N. > August 39th 1829. y Dear Sir—1 have corile into the Nation by appointment of the Secre tary of War, to see you and other principal men on a subject interesting to the Cherokees aS well as thef Uni ted States. It is Scarcely necessary to say that the President of the United States feels a deep interest in the removal of the Cherokees west of the Missis sippi—This you have been informed of by himself. He believes that it will teed to the permanent advance ment of the prosperity of the Nation, and will prevent those unpleasant bickerings which are sure to arise from the extension of jurisdiction by the adjoining States over that part of the Nation within their respective chartered limits. Without entering further into any train of reasoning on the subject permit me to say, that I am directed to make the plain simple proposition to you— Will you agree to meet commission ers to be appointed by (he President, at such time as may best suit the con venience of both parties, for the pur pose of discussing the subject of the Cherokees removing west of the then have an opportunity of hearing the proposi tions of the Government—If they are such as meet the approbationof tbe na Indians, as for my countrymen. I do tion you will of course agree to them; if still trust that Georgia and her sister | they are not , you will reject them. Ii is states will pauses—or, if they do not, that He, who has all hearts ia his hands, will raise a phalanx against them to shield their feeble fellow* men from oppression. In our last'w made some remarks ori the tardiness of the Government to remove the intruders. We are now able to present to our readers the following order of the Secretary of War to Col. Montgomery.— The Agent is Expressly ordered to use no harsh or rigid' measures against, what the to me a source of much satisfaction to find that the best feelings exist every where towards the United States in (lie nation, and that the circulation of tales of hostile intentions on their part is wholly without foundation. This pleasing intelligence I shall not fail to communicate immediately to the President. I trust that you will read ily agree to meet commissioners for the purposes above mentioned—It is granting nothing on ^our part, and e I will evince a disposition to keep up Secretary is pleased to call the settlers, thoso friendly relat ions which {have so which is equivalent to use no measures at all. We believe it is the intention of the t executive to Uphold tbe slate of Georgia in Tong happily subsisted between the Chorokees and the United States, and which I trust wilt not be lessaoed by any dircupistancd to doriie. . Receive, assurances of iny best wishes for th©* future happiness of the nation over which you preside, and ,of the regard, with which, I am, most respectfully your friend WM. CARROLL. Mfe Jno, Ross, Principal Chief of the CheiPkee Nation. Answer Iq the Joregoing letter. Ne.1V EcHOjkyJ^N. ) August 29tlvyrap9. \ Dear Sir—Your communication of this date, containing the object of your visit to the nation un$j;r .instruc tion froina the,’ Secretary of War, is received and maturely wtj§B£ratpd.on n Executive Council convened ibr‘ ‘he cxprfei, mrpwe. The deep interest felt oi. of the President of the Unit to part «>. 7~-,,r-- r --«JL(Statea for the removal ofthe Cherofeeesvreit 6f the Mississippi is known to the na-*' tiort; it is a subject that has often arid long since been suhriiittcd for consid^ eration And been' deliberated on by thfe Councils of the nation with all that soleifihity its importance de-^ serves, and the conclusion and result' of those deliberations have been ex-*' pressed in soberriesi and sincerity tef the Government of the United State?* adverse to a removal. We declare' that those Sentiriierits and disposition remain the same, and arc unchangca- You state that you arc instructed* simply to propose, that “we will a? gree to meet commissioners to be ap pointed by the president^ at such time as may best suit the convenience of both parlies, for the purpose of dis cussing the subject of the Cherokees removing west of the Mississippi, and that we wOtild then have . an opportu nity of hearing the propositions of the Government.” It is deemed in expef dient to enter , into a special agree ment to meet commissioners for the purpose of discussing the subject ..of the Cherokees removing west of the Mississippi, when it is well known that the disposition of the nation is ad verse to a removalynnd that no propo sition couldjbe made so to change .their disposition as to induce them ever to enter into a treaty on the subject;' especially^as the proper authorities of the nation Are ever ready at all times to receive in the most friendly manner all public functionaries of the United States, that may be appointed', by the President for the purpose of submitting' subjects for our considered tion.- The Executive department of the nation will never neglect to at tend to Such business during the i:p- cdss of the General Council, as 'is manifest on the occasion,, and the Legislative department during its ses sion, which is convened annually on' 1 the second Monday of October, in like inanner will always receive and 7 act Upon alf subjects submitted for their consideration and decision- The right of individual States exer cising jurisdiction, over the Territo ry solemnly secured and guaranteed to the Cherokee Nation by treaty, is a- subject that is certainly questionable. The principles contained in the conftti** tutionoCthe United States v and the treaties establishing relationship be tween the United States and the Cherokee Nation are at . variance with the exercise of such a power by the State Governments. We are a« ware that a decision on this import* ant subject must seal our fate in pros perity and happiness or in misery and destruction; but confiding; in the mag nanimity and justice of the United States ,we place our dependence upon their plighted faith, and await the re sult. We are happy tC hear that it qf- fords you much satisfaction . to finff that the best feelings exist every where towards the United States in the nation, and that you will take oc casion to communicate this fact to the President of the United States* in contradiction to tfib slanderous re ports circulated by the frontier News Papers, prejudicial to tbe-best inter ests of the Cherokee People. Permit us Sir, in addition, to say, that so far from the Cherokqes.enter taining any hostile feeling# towards the citizens of ih<? UpitCff States, that in our opinion, no people could bo found in the United States who would, in case of actual war, prove more loyal to the cause of the .United States than the Cherokees. Yourself qs well qs the President of the United States have witnessed thjs fact realized du ring the late war. With groat pleas ure we reciprocate your wishes-for the future happiness of this natipp.— In return you will please to accept .be best wishes for your lw»?ltfr anti