Sacs or Saukes. Kee-o-kuck, The Watchful Fox, princi pal chief of the confederated tribes, Waa-co-me, Clear Water, a chief, Qua-qua-naa-pe-qua, the Rolling Eyes, a chief, Paa-ka-kar, the Striker, Waa-pa-shar-kon, the White Skin, Po-we-sheek, Shedding Bear, a (principal Con-no-ma-co, Long Nose Fox, a chief, Waa-co-shaa-shee, Red Nose Fox, a prin- Kish-kee-kosh, The Man with one leg off. Signed in presence of Chauncey Bush, Secretary. Joseph M. Street, U. S. Ind. agent. Joshua Pilcher, Ind. agt. Geo. Davenport. J. F. A. Sanford. S. C. Stambaugh. P. G. Hambaugh. Antoine Le Claire, U. S. Ind. Inpt. To the Indian names are subjoined marks. NOTE. The foregoing treaty was ratified with the following amendments, as expressed in the resolution of the Senate, viz: "Article 2. paragraph-fifth-strike out the word 'fourteen' '$14,000,'—and insert-twenty-four' $24,000.' Same article, strike out the sixth paragraph in the following words: 'Sixth-to supply them with provisions to the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) a year, for two years' Change the remaining paragraphs of that article to read sixth-seventh-eighth.” . ARTICLES OF A TREATY Oct. 21, 1837. Made at the city of Washington, between Carey A. Harris, thereto specially authorised by the President of the United States, and the Yankton tribe of Sioux Indians, by their chiefs and delegates. Proclamation, Feb. 21, 1838. ARTICLE 1st. The Yankton tribe of Sioux Indians cede to the United States all the right and interest in the land ceded by the treaty, concluded with them and other tribes on the fifteenth of July, 1830, which they might be entitled to claim, by virtue of the phraseology employed in the second article of said treaty. ARTICLE 2d. In consideration of the cession contained in the preceding article, the United States stipulate to pay them four thousand dollars ($4000.) It is understood and agreed, that fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) of this sum shall be expended in the purchase of horses and presents, upon the arrival of the chiefs and delegates at St. Louis; two thousand dollars ($2,000) delivered to them in goods, at the expense of the United States, at the time their annuities are delivered next year; and five hundred dollars ($500) be applied to defray the expense of removing the agency building and blacksmiths shop from their present site. ARTICLE 3d. The expenses of this negotiation, and of the chiefs and delegates signing this treaty to this city and to their homes, to be paid by the United States. ARTICLE 4th. This treaty to be binding upon the contracting parties, Treaty binding when the same shall be ratified by the United States. In witness whereof, the said Carey A. Harris, and the undersigned chiefs and delegates of said tribe, have hereunto set their hands at the city of Washington, this 21st day of October A. D. 1837. Ha-sa-za (The Elk's Horn) Pa-la-ni-a-pa-pi (Struck by a Riccara) C. A. HARRIS. Mau-ka-ush-can (The Trembling Mon-to-he (White crane) In presence of Chauncey Bush, Secretary. Joshua Pilcher, Ind. agt. W. Thomp son. To the Indian names are subjoined marks. when ratified. ARTICLES OF A TREATY Made at the City of Washington, between Carey A. Harris, thereto specially authorised by the President of the United States, and the Sacs and Foxes of Missouri, by their Chiefs and Delegates. Oct. 21, 1837. Proclamation, Feb. 21, 1838. ARTICLE 1st. The Missouri Sac and Fox Indians make the following Cessions to cessions to the United States: First. Of all right or interest in the country between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and the boundary line between the Sac and Fox and the Sioux Indians, described in the second article of the treaty made with these and other tribes on the 19th of August 1825, to the full extent to which said claim was recognised in the third article of said treaty; and of all interest or claim by virtue of the provisions of any treaties since made by the United States with the Sacs and Foxes. Second. Of all the right to locate, for hunting or other purposes, on the land ceded in the first article of the treaty of July 15th 1830, which, by the authority therein conferred on the President of the United States they may be permitted by him to enjoy. the U. S. Ante, p. 272. Ante, pp. 84, Third. Of all claims or interest under the treaties of November 3d, 1804, August 4th, 1824, July 15th, 1830, and September 17th, 1836, 229, 328 & 511. for the satisfaction of which no appropriations have been made. Consideration ARTICLE 2d. In consideration of the cession contained in the preceding article, the United States agree to the following stipulations on therefor. their part: First. To pay to the said Sacs and Foxes of the Missouri, the sum of one hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($160,000.) It is understood and agreed that of the said sum of one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, ($160,000,) there shall be expended in the purchase of merchandise to be delivered whenever in the judgment of the President it may be best for them twenty-five hundred dollars, ($2,500 ;) and there shall be paid to Jacques Mettez, their interpreter, for services rendered, and at their request, one hundred dollars, ($100.) Second. To invest the balance of said sum amounting to one hun. Payment of $160,000 to Indians. $2500 to be expended for merchandise. Balance to be invested. Interest, how to be applied. Expenses of this treaty to be paid by Ú. S. Treaty binding when ratified. dred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred dollars ($157,400,) and to guaranty them an annual income of not less than five per cent. thereon. Third. To apply the interest herein guaranteed, in the following manner: For the support of a blacksmith's establishment, one thousand dollars ($1,000) per annum. For the support of a farmer, the supply of agricultural implements and assistance, and other beneficial objects, sixteen hundred dollars ($1,600) per annum. For the support of a teacher and the incidental expenses of a school, seven hundred and seventy dollars ($770) per annum. The balance of the interest, amounting to forty-five hundred dollars ($4,500,) shall be delivered at the cost of the United States, to said Sac and Fox Indians, in money or merchandise, at the discretion of the President, and at such time and place as he may direct. ARTICLE 3d. The expenses of this negotiation and of the chiefs and delegates signing this treaty to this city and to their homes to be paid by the United States. ARTICLE 4th. This treaty to be binding upon the contracting parties, when the same shall be ratified by the United States. In witness whereof, the said Carey A. Harris and the undersigned chiefs and delegates of said tribe, have hereunto set their hands at the city of Washington, this 21st day of October, A. D. 1837. In presence of Chauncey Bush, Secretary. Joshua Pilcher, Ind. Agt. W. Thompson. To the Indian names are subjoined marks. Nov. 1, 1837. Proclamation, June 15, 1838. Lands ceded to the U. S. Indians relin quish their right to occupy, ex cept for hunting, certain land. Their title not to be invalidated. ARTICLES OF A TREATY Made at the city of Washington, between Carey A. Harris, thereto specially directed by the President of the United States, and the Winnebago nation of Indians, by their chiefs and delegates. ARTICLE 1st. THE Winnebago nation of Indians cede to the United States all their land east of the Mississippi river. ARTICLE 2d. The said Indians further agree to relinquish the right to occupy, except for the purpose of hunting a portion of the land held by them west of the Mississippi, included between that river and a line drawn from a point twenty miles distant therefrom on the southern boundary of the neutral ground to a point, equidistant from the said river, on the northern boundary thereof. But this stipulation shall not be so construed, as to invalidate their title to the said tract. ARTICLE 3d. The said Indians agree to remove within eight months from the ratification of this treaty, to that portion of the neutral ground west of the Mississippi, which was conveyed to them in the second article of the treaty of September 21st, 1832, and the United States agree that the said Indians may hunt upon the western part of said neutral ground, until they shall procure a permanent settlement. Indians to re move within eight months. Ante, p. 371. Consideration ARTICLE 4th. In consideration of the cession and relinquishment contained in the preceding articles, the United States agree to the fol- for said cession. lowing stipulations on their part. First. To set apart the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for the following purposes; To pay to the individuals herein named the sum specified for each; To Nicholas Boilvin, six thousand dollars ($6,000); to the other four children of Nicholas Boilvin, formerly agent for said nation, four thousand dollars ($4,000) each; to Catherine Myott, one thousand dollars, ($1,000); to Hyancinthe St. Cyr one thousand dollars ($1,000); to the widow of Henry Gratiot, late sub-agent of the nation, in trust for her eight children, ten thousand dollars ($10,000); to H. L. Dousman, in trust for the children of Pierre Paquette, late interpreter for the nation three thousand dollars ($3,000); to Joseph Brisbois, two thousand dollars ($2,000); to Satterlee Clark, junior, two thousand dollars ($2,000 ;) to John Roy, two thousand dollars ($2,000); to Antoine Grignon, two thousand dollars ($2,000); to Jane F. Rolette, two thousand dollars ($2,000); to George Fisher, one thousand dollars ($1,000); to Therese Roy, one thousand dollars ($1,000); to Domitille Brisbois, one thousand dollars ($1,000). These sums are allowed, at the earnest solicitation of the chiefs and delegates, for supplies and services to the nation, afforded by these individuals. The balance of the above sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) shall be applied to the debts of the nation, which may be ascertained to be justly due, and which may be admitted by the Indians : Provided, That if all their just debts shall amount to more than this balance, their creditors shall be paid pro rata, upon their giving receipts in full; and if the just debts shall fall short of said balance, the residue of it shall be invested for the benefit of the nation; And provided, also, That no claim for depredations shall be paid out of said balance. Second. To pay, under the direction of the President, to the relations and friends of said Indians, having not less than one quarter of Winnebago blood, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Third. To expend, for their removal to the lands assigned them, a sum not exceeding seven thousand dollars ($7,000). $200,000 set apart to pay the viduals. following indi Balance, how to be applied. Provision for relations, &c. of Indians. Removal of Indians. Horses and Fourth. To deliver to the chiefs and delegates on their arrival at St. Louis, goods and horses to the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000); goods. and, also, to deliver to them, as soon as practicable after the ratification of this treaty, and at the expense of the United States goods to the amount of forty-seven thousand dollars ($47,000). Fifth. To deliver to them provisions to the amount of ten thousand dollars, ($10,000); and horses to the same amount. Provisions and horses. Sixth. To apply to the erection of a grist-mill, three thousand dollars, ($3,000). Grist-mill. Seventh. To expend, in breaking up and fencing in ground, after the Breaking up removal of the said Indians, ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Eighth. To set apart the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to defray contingent and incidental expenses in the execution of this treaty, and the expenses of an exploring party, when the said Indians shall express a willingness to send one to the country southwest of the Missouri river. Ninth. To invest the balance of the proceeds of the lands ceded in ground, &c. Contingent expenses. Balance of pro- the first article of this treaty, amounting to eleven hundred thousand dollars (1,100,000,) and to guaranty to them an interest of not less than five per cent. ceeds to be in vested. Disposition of the interest. So much of ex requires services, &c. to be null and void. Of this interest amounting to fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000,) it is agreed the following disposition shall be made; For purposes of education, twenty-eight hundred dollars ($2,800). For the support of an interpreter for the school, five hundred dollars, ($500.) For the support of a miller, six hundred dollars ($600.) For the supply of agricultural implements and assistance, five hundred dollars, ($500.) For medical services and medicines, six hundred dollars ($600.) The foregoing sums to be expended for the objects specified, for the term of twenty-two years, and longer at the discretion of the President. If at the expiration of that period, or any time thereafter, he shall think it expedient to discontinue either or all of the above allowances, the amount so discontinued shall be paid to the said Winnebago nation. The residue of the interest, amounting to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000,) shall be paid to said nation, in the following manner; Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in provisions, twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in goods, and twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in money. ARTICLE 5th. It is understood and agreed that so much of the stipuisting treaties as lations in existing treaties with said Winnebago nation, as requires services to be performed, supplies furnished, or payments made, at designated times and places, shall be henceforth null and void; and those stipulations shall be carried into effect at such times and at such points in the country to which they are about to remove, as the President may direct. Treaty binding when ratified. ARTICLE 6th. This treaty to be binding on the contracting parties when it shall be ratified by the United States. In witness whereof, the said Carey A. Harris and the undersigned chiefs and delegates of the said Winnebago nation, have hereunto set their hands at the City of Washington, this first day of November, A. D. 1837. Watch-hat-ty-kah, (Big Boat,) Keesh-kee-pa-kah, (Kar-i-mo-nee,) Mo-ra-chay-kah, (Little Priest,) cori,) Wa-kun-cha-koo-kah, (Yellow Thunder,) C. A. HARRIS. Mai-ta-sha-hay-ma-ne-kah, (Young Kar- Wa-kaun-ho-no-nic-kah, (Little Snake,) In presence of Thos. A. B. Boyd, U. S. S. Ind. Ag't. N. Boilvin, Antoine Grinion, Jean Roy, Interpreters. Joseph Moore, J. Brisbois, Sat. Clark, jr., Conductors. Alexis Bailly. H. H. Sibley, Agent Am. Fur. Co. John Lowe. John M'Farlane. W. Gunton. T. R. Cruttenden. Charles E. Mix. A. R. Potts. Rd. L. Mackall. To the Indian names are subjoined a mark. |