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EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
'THIRD SESSION OF TEE THIRTTFOUETH CONGRESS,
1856-'57.
Ilf THIRTEEN TOLVMEB.
Tdtiae 1..... No. ], parte J, Z, and 3.
VotniiM t... So. 2.
ToluiiM S No. S toNo. 30, except No. 18.
Toloma 1 No. IS, guurto.
Toluma 6 Mo. 31 to Mo. 39.
Volnine 0 No. 40 to No. 64, except Mo 60.
Tolame T-.. No. 60, qiurto.
Volnine 8 Mo. 65, puts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
-Volume 9 No. 68 to No. 81.
Volume 10 No*. 82 to 8S-
Tolnme 11 Mo. SB.
Tolame 11 No«. 87 and S8, and eitlmatea for approprlaUoni.
Tolnme 13 Commerce and Navigation.
WASHINGTON:
^■OKNELIUa WENDELL, PRINTER.
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THE EXECUTIVE DOCUMENTS
HOUSE OF BEPBESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES,
THE THIBD SESSION, THIBTT-FOUBTH OONQBBSS-
Vol. pBit D«). Pw
AcoohqU of the ROTPnunsnt for the year ODdlog Jane 30, 1B5B.
Lrtter of the lYeaaurer of the Dnited States tranBmittiDg a
•latement of the
AcconntH of the dUbuniementa for the benefit of the IndLaiu during
the jeai ending June SO, 185B, Report of the Becond Au-
ditor of tbe Trauury, tronamitllng copiei of the
Adjutant Ghineral of the United States army, relative to the opera-
tiitaa of the armj in tbe Territory of Sansag. Correspond-
enoe of the
Adjutut General of the Dnlt.'d Btatei army of the number of
recruita for the army enlisted during the year ending Sep-
tember SO, 1B6S, Bud tbe expenditures therefor. Bepoit of
the
AfHoa during tbe year 1SS6. Commerdal relations of the United
Btatet with
Africulture and agricultural utatistica tbr the year 1B66. Beport
of the CommWoner of PatenU upon -
Agricultural producta of the States and Territories for the ;e«r
1840. Btntument of the value of the ...... ..
Agricultural product* of tbe Btates and Territoiie* for the jear
1850. ijtatt-ment of the taIuc of the
Agricultural producte of the several States and Territories, number
of acres of land cultivated, value of the crop, value of the
product parBcr<;, for the year ISSO, Statement of the value
of the
Agricultural purpnacs, during the year ISftB. Statement of the
expenditures by tbe Cummisgloner of Patents, for Uie pur-
chase of seeds and cuttingn for
Alabama, during tbe year IS66, Statement of tbe length, oDst.
debta. annual receiptH. and running expenses of tbe several
railroads In tho SUto of
Amerloui seunen registered in the several ports of tho United
States during tbe year ending September 3D, tS66. Report
of the Secretary of State, transmitting an abstract of the
letnrasof the
K^-ilc
ApproprUtloDi and ratimmtei for fDlfllllng trMties with IndlMt
bibw dartDg the yeua ending June 90, 1861, 1S6I, 1S63,
les*, ISfiCi, sad 18SS. HbiUment of the
.^ipraprlatioiu of trust and ipedal faada fdr the &w»l year ending
Juno 30, 1S66. Statement of the baUnce* of.
^propTlatians for the serdce of the army and the War Depart-
ment on Jal; 1, 1S&6. Statement of the balanoei of
AppropriaUotu for the service of the Department of the Interior
remaining on June 3D, 1SS6. Statement of the balancrs of.
Aqueduct during the fear endfog September SO, IfJSG. Beport of
the engineec in charge of the operation! on the Wafhlngton.
Aquedoct, for the ]rear ending June SO, 1868 Eitimatei for au
appropriation for the continuation of the Washington
Ait:liltect. Message from the Piesident of the Unit«d States, trans-
mitting the reports of the Secretary of the Treasury and
Becretary of War relative to the authority for the employ-
ment of a gorerament
Argentine republic during the year 186S. Commercial relations
of the United Btatei vrlth the
ArfcmMui for the year 1S66. Annual report of the sniveyor
general of pnhlic lands in the State of
^Tfcan«»« during the year IB&S. Statement of the length, oost,
dehte. aanual receipts, and running expenses of the several
railroads in the State of
Armories and arsenals during the year ending June 30, 1866, State-
ment of the operations at the
Armories during the year ending .lune SO, 1866. Statement of the
expenditures and the number of arms and appendages mann-
^tured at the national
Armories during the year ending Jane 30, 1858. Estimates for ap-
proprlaUons for thr support of the national
Arms distributed to the several States and Territories during the
year 1866. Statement of the
Arms and appendages manufactured at the national armuriei during
the year ending Juue SO, 1866. Statement of the auniber of.
Army In the Territory of Kansas. CorresponilcDce of the Secretary
of War relative to the operations of the
Army in the Territory of Kansas. Correspondence of the Adjutant
General relative to the opemtions of the
Army in the Territory of Kansas, relative to the operations of the
army. Reports of the commanding officer of the
Army In the department of the east on the 1st July, 1B5S. State-
ment of the position and distribution of the
Army In the department of the west during the year IBSfl, Be-
ports of the commanding general of the operaUooa of the..
Army In the department of the west on the Ist July, 1856. State-
ment of the position and dlstilhntion of the
Army in the department of the Faciflc during the year 1SS6. Re-
ports of the commanding general of the operations of the..
Army In the department of the Pacific on the 30th of June, 1856.
Statement of the portion and dlstrihution of the
Army during the year 1856. Report of the cnmmanding general
on the operations and disposition of the
Army on the 1st July, 1BS6. Statement of the actnal strength of
the 1
Army in the department of Florida on the 1st July, 1866. State-
ment of the position and dlHtribntlon of the .
Army in the department of Texas on the 30th of June, 1866.
Statement of the position and dlstribudon of the .
Army In the department of New Mexico on the 30th of June, 1866
Statement of the position and distribution of the
Pan. Doe. PSfa.
Godj^lt
Aimj, aQd the eipendltarM therefor, dnrluK the jem ending Sep-
tember SO, ISSS. Statement of the nnmber of recruito en-
listed in the
Army, of the operations of hU departineat daring the jaa ending
June 30, 1856. Anniul report of the Quartermealei General
Army, of the operation! of hl« department during the year ending
Jane 30, 1856. Annnal report ot tba CommleBary Qeneisl
of Snhslstence of the ,
Armj, of the operaUont of bla department during the year ending
June SO, 1866. Annnal report of the Fajmaeter Qenerol
of the
Annj, of the operations of bii department dnrlng the jear eodlag
June 30, 18S4. Bepurt of the Bni^eon Qeneral of the
Arm; during the fear ending June SO, I8S6. Statement ol the
dck Ukd wonnded of ttie
Arm;, of tlie operationa of his department during the jear ending
Jane 80, 1866. Annnal report of the Colonel of Engineers
of the
Ann J, of the operations of bii department, and the condiUon of
the trnpniTuineots of the harbon on the northern and weit-
em lake* and riTeis during the year 18S&. Beport of the
Coll intl of TopogtapL leal Gogineeiv of the
Army, of the operatiune of his department during the year ending
Jnne 30, IB&O. Annual report of the Colonel of Ordaance
of th«
Army and seTeral military post* during the year ending Jnne 50,
1866 Statement of the ordnance and ordnance stores issued
to the
Army on July I. 18S6. Statement of the balsnoesof appropria-
tions fur the serrlce of the
Atmy duriug the yeiiT ending June 3D. 185S. Statement of the
annual pay, rationi, servanla, and forage, of each officrr of
the
Anuy daring the year ending June 30, 1B&6. Staternvnt of the
cunllngent expenses of the
Anny Beiitster fur 1867. Letter of the Secretary of War, transmlt-
ting copies of the
Army daring tba ye«r ending June SO, 1868. Estimates f6r appro-
priations for the support of the
Arsenal at Fujettevllle, North Cuolina. A report of the Becretwy
of War, tranFmltting a statement ot the expenditures, a&d
an estimate for on appropriaUcn for the extension of the...
Arsenals daring the yesj- emUng Jnne 30, IS&0. Btateioent of the
operations of the Datlonal
Assay office of the Uult«d BUtea at New York from ISSl to 1856,
inclaalve. Sbttement of the Mnoant of tbe ooiosge at the..
Atlantic DceBD, during thr year 1866. Bepott of the survey and
soundings of the grand platenu of tbe
Auditor of ths Treasury, of tbe upenttiong of his office during the
year ending Jun« 30, I86fl. Annual report of the itrst
AudlluT of the Trensury, of the operations of bli ofSce darlog the
year ending June 80, 1866. Annual report of the Second..
Auditor of the Treaiury, trongmlttlog copies of the aoDunts of the
dlsbnnements made for the benefit of tbe Iudi.<nB during the
year ending June 30, 1866. Annual report of tbe Beoond.,
Auditor of the I'rrasury. transmitting a statement of tbe ttcconnta
upon the traoka of his office remaining unsettled more than
three yean prior to June 30, 1866. Annual report of the
Second
Auditor of the Treasury, of the operations of his office during tbe
year ending Jnne 30, 1856. Annual report of tbe Third
Vol. Put. Doe. Pv*.
AnditoT of the Tri-aiiury. traDimtttiDg a ftAtement of the accoanta
upoD the booki of hfg office Tem^ning uniettled niore than
three jean prior to Jnne 30, 18t>B. Annoal report of the
Third
Auditor of the Tresiury, of the operatioDi of hts office during the
fear ending June 30, 185B. Annual report of the Fourth..
Auditor of tho Treasury, transmitting a Elatement of the sccounta
npon the books of hii office remaiaing unsettled more than
three jeacB prior to June 30, 185S- Annual report of the
Fourth
Anditor of the Treasury, of the operations of his office during the
year ending June 30, IBSG, Annual report of the Fifth
Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department, of the
operations of his office during the year ending Jane 30,
1856. Annual report of the
Auditor of the IVeiuurj for the Poet Office Depiutmeot, of the re-
ceiptsand eipendi tares of the PoatOfflce Department daring
the year ending Jane 30, ISftS. Beport of the .
Aiutria during the year 1B58. Coounerdal relationa of the United
State* with
Balances of appropriations for the serrice of the army and War
Department on July 1, 1856. Statement of the
Balances of appropriations for the service of the Interior Department
remuning on June 30, 18S6. Statement of the
Balances remiuoing unsettled more than three yeus. Beport of
the first Comptroller of the Treasury, stating his Inability
to make the report of the
Balances on the books of the Second, Third, and Fourth Audi-
ton, and Register of the Treasury, remaining unsettled
more than three yean prior to July 1, 1856. Keport of the
Flnt Comptroller of the Treasury, transmitting a statement
of the
Bank notes In drculation in the United State* annually, from ITtO
to 18&5. Statement of the amount of specie and
Bankers and exchange brokers in the different States and Territo-
ries. Statement of the capital employed by the
Banks of the different States. Statement of the returns of the
Banks of the different States during the yoars ISft^'fii, 18S4-'BB.
and 1S6S-'6S. ComparaUve statement of the condition of
the..
Banks of the several States aad Territories for the year 1866. Re-
port of the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting state-
ments of the oonditioQof Uie.
Bavaria during the year ISSS. Commercial relations of the United
States with
Bsanbien in the Territory of New Uexioo. A transcript of the
private landcl^m of Charles.
Belgium respecting the rights of nentisls in war. Letter from
the Secretary of State to the minister from
Belglnm during the year 1896. Commerdal relations oif the United
States with
Beckertin, Thomas, and othera, for murder in the Territory of
Kansas, Heport of the examination of the cases of
Bounty lands, under the several acts of 1847 1, SBO. 18.41, and 189.t.
during the year ending September SO, 1866. Statement of
.... IS
2
Bounty lands, under the several acta during the year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1868. Statement of Uie applicatioiM received,
warnuta Isaaed, Ac., for..................
1 If-l I I »
Bndl during the year 18&8. Commercial Tslattoni of tho Uoltad
SlAtiM wHh
Bre*datuffB tad provinloDs exported uinnal);, from 1811 to June
SO. IMS: StHtument of the vslue of the
Bridge acr,nt the PiiUmiBu lini at the Little Falli. in the Diitrict
of (kilumlda. Report of the eugineei in charge of the
enetlonof the
Bridget acroM the Futomac river, in the Oiitrict of Columbia.
Bupurt of the BscretHr? of the lDl«riot, traiumittiDg the
plnDS and eatimatea for permanent ...
Bollion Imported and exported annnallj, from 1811 to ie&6.
Statement of (he amount of
California tor the year 18fiB. Annual report of the aarreTor gen-
enlof the State of
CUitbniis daring the year 18BS. Ri-purtg of the cammaodiDg gen-
eral uf the operati<im pf thu army In the Stale of
CUlfbroin durin; the year ending June 3D, 1858 ELitlmatea for
appropriation! fur the Indian aarrice in the State of
GallfomU. Keporla upiin the numl-era. charactriiaticE. localltiea,
and condition, Ac, of the Indiana in the State of
Cbuada nod other I'ritiah posiiemiunti, from July 1, 1851, to June
30, 1868 Statement of the value of the exports to and the
imports from
C^tol EXtenaiun and rec<inntruction of the dome during the year
18Sii. Beport of the engineer in charge of the pri^reM In
the erection of the
CMkmally, aince his conneilim with the government. Hessaiie
from t::e Presiilent of the Dnitvd States, transmitting the
report of the SecrelAry of Statu relative to Unmet
OMa Colorvdo. in the lErritory uf New Mexico Transcript uf the
private land claim Of tlie Inhabitants of the town of
Cbickaaaw Indiiuia. Statement of the ilucka held Id traat (or the
benefit of the
Orlckaauw Indians during the yeur 185B. Statement of the receipta
and expenditures of the trust funds of the
CUU daring the yrar 1856. Commercial relation* of the United
fiutis with
CUna. UeMHge from the President of the United States, tranamlt-
tlng a uipy of the decree and regulations for consular jurls-
dlcUon in
CSiina daring the year I85B. Commercial relations of the United (
Rtetes with (
Qilna, porcelain, earthen and atone ware, annually, from 1840 to
1856. Statfment of the valne of the imporia and exports
of foreign and dumeellr and home conauuiption of
Ctvil list for the year ending June SO, ISfiS. Estimates for appro-
prlatlonx fur the
Clerks and other pereoiu employed upon the survey of the coast
during the year ending June 30, t85G. matement of the
namra and cumpenaalion of the
CleAs and other pereiins employed In the House of Bepretentatives.
Re))art of tho necretary of the Treasury upon the claim for
extra comprnsntinn to the
derks and other persona empluyed in the Department of State
during the year 1H56. Repurtof the Secretary of State, trans-
mitting a Htatcment "f the luimes and compensation of the .
derks and uther prrsons employed in the Navy Department during
the year 1856 Bep'rt oF the Secretary of the Nary, trans-
uitUog a statement of the names and oompensalion of the.
Clerka Mkd other penona employed In the Departtneot of the Inte-
rioT duiiag the ; ear 18&6. BepiiTt of the Secretary of tbe
bit«TloT, tnneinittliig a Bbttement of tbe namea and com-
peoiaUoa of the
daki and other peraoua eaipIo;ed in the Treaaurj Departmeat
daring the year 18S6. Report of the Secretary of the Trea-
lary, tnunmlttlng the names and compensation of the
Clorlu and other peraonB employed In the Fust Office Department
during tbe year 1B&6. Beport of the PoetuiaaleT Oeneral,
tranimitting a ilatemeut of the namea and compensation of
the..
derki and other person! employed in the War Department during
the yesir 1B66. Beport of the Secietaiy of War, transmitting
a statement of the uames and compensation of the
Coal, annually, from 1810 to I8fi6. Statement of theTdlue of the
Imports and eipoita of foreign and domestic and home coa-
■amptlonof
Coast Snrvey, of the sarrej of the keys and Islands on the coast of
Florida. Report of the Superintendent of the .
Coast Soryey.of the number, namea. and compensation of the clerks
and other persons employed, and the expendUnres. dnring
t^e year ending Jane 30, 1S6S. Report of the Superintend-
ent of the .
CoMt Survey of the Doited States during the year ending Novem-
ber 1, 1S66. Report of the Bectetary of the Treasury, eboir-
ing the progiesa and condlUon of tbe
OOBst Survey of the United titatea during tbe year ending June 1
SO, IB6S. EsUmat«8 fur appropriations for the oontiiiua- \
tion of the ---)
Coffin's Patches, Florida. Estimates for an appropriation foi restor-
ing the llght-hoase works at
C(dn and bullion Imported and exported annually, from 1821 to
June 30, IFI66. Statementof tbeaiaountof
Coinage at tbe Unlt«d States mint and branches and assay office
from 1TB3 to September 90, IBGS. Statement of the gold
andsllvei
Colna^ at the mint of the Dnttad Bt*tM and bmnches and assay
office during the year ending June 3D, IS66. Statement of
the amount of depoeits and
OcdnBge at the mint of the United States and branches, from ITU
to June 30, 1866. Statement of the coat of the
Cidnage at the mint of the United States and branches and aoay
olBca daring the year ISfiG. Statement of tbe amount of
deposits and
OoInBge at the mint of the United States at PhiladelpbJa, from
1793 to IBCS. Statemeatof tbe amount of the
Coinage at the branch mint of tbe United States at Ban Fr«ndsoo,
Cklifomla, Iiom IBSl to 185S, inclusive. Statementof the
Ccdnsge at the branch mint of the United States at New Orleans,
o 1B6S, inclusive. Statement of the amount of
the..
Ccdnage at the branch mint of the United Blat«g at Charlotte,
North Carolina, from 1838 to ISDS. Statement of tbe
amount of the
Coinage at the branch mint of the United States at Dahlonega,
Georgia, from 1838 to 1856, inJnaive. Statement of the
amount of the
Coinage at the assay office of the United Htalea at New York, from
1BA4 to IBSti, Inclusive Statement of the amount of the...
Coins. Eeport of tbe Secretary of tbe Treasury on the flaencM
and value of MTtidn foreign .................
mnd naTigatioB of the United State* for the yeu «ndlDg
Jtine 30, 1856. Report of the SecretsTj of the Tmaarj,
tmumltting a BUtement of the
Fa^t aeeompayijpng Iht o&OM rqxnt.
. BbiWiiient of good*, wares, uid merchiDdiM. of the
growth, produce, and maiiDfactare of the United
States, exported to foreign cx>untri«s during the
year ending Jane 30, ISfiS | i;
. Stunourf etAtement of the value of the exports of
the growth, produce, and mannbctare of the
United Stales, during the year ending June 30,
1866 1;
r. Qeneral statement of goods, wares, and merctian-
diM, of the growth, prodnce, and manufacture of
foreign oonntriei, exported from the United Slates
during the jear ending June 30, 1806 1.
I. Snmjnaiy statement of goods, wares, and mercban-
diM, of the growth, prodnce, and manufactnre of
fbcetgD ciinnMes, exported from the United States
dnring the jear ending June 3t, 18SS I
i. Qeneral stalemeat of goods, wares, and merchan-
dise, of the growth, produce, and manufactnre of
foreign countries. Imported into the United States
daring the year ending Jane 30, 18S6 1
I. Summary statement of goodf , wares, and merchan-
dise, imported into the United StatA in American
and foreign tosscIs during the year eodjag June
30, IgfiS 1
r. Qeneral statement of goods, wares, aod merchan-
dise, of the growth, prodnce, and manufacture of
the United States, exported from each collection
district during the year ending June 30, 18SS 1
). Qeneral statement of goods, wares, and merchan-
dise, of the growth, prodnce, and manufacture of
foreign countries, exported from each collection
distilct of the United :jtatea during the year end-
ing June 30, isae 1
I. Qeneral statement of goods, wares, and merchan-
dise, of the growth, produce, and manufacture of
foreign oountries, imported Into each collection
district of the United States during the year end-
ing June 30, 1856 1
0. Statement exhibiting the number of American and
foreign Tcneii, with Utelt tonnage and crews,
which cleared from the United States for foreign
countries dnring the year ending Jane 30, 1S66.-. 1
1. Statement exhibiting the number of American and
foreign Teseeis, with their tonnage and crewB,
which entered into the United Stateg from foreign
countries during the year ending June 30, 1896.. _
2. Statemeift exhibiting the nationsi character at th^e
foreign vessels which entered Into and clerjed
from the United States for foreign countries dur-
ing the year ending June 30, 1856
l3. Statistical view of the commerce of the United
States, exhlblUng the value of the exj;^rtB and
imports from each country, and the tonnage of
American and foreign vessels arriving from and
departing to each fbreign country ducting the Jiatz
ending June 30, 1806 .,, ..,.
. Fait. llog. nf.
ConunsTCB uid nnvigntlon U. S., papen iiccoiB{«n]riDg — CoDUiiu«d.
No. 11. Btatement of the commecM of each Staito and Ter-
riCory durlCK the yen ending June 30, IS&G I
No. Id. BUtement eihlbitiufc the namber of American and
fureign timmIs, and tbeir tonnagaand cre*B, which
cleared from each oollectlon district of the United
States for foreign coantriei during the year end-
ing June 30,1H5B I
No. 16. Statement exhibiting the nnmber nf American and
foreign veesels, with their tonnage and creov,
which entered into each district of the United
6tat4M from foreign coun tries during the year end-
ing Jane 30, 1856 ]
No. IT. Statement eiblblltng the number and tonnage of
American and foreign vessels which departed /rom
each diatrict of the United States, and the countrlei
to which the; cleared, during the year ending
June SO. 1856 1
No. 18. Statement exhibiting the number and tonnage of
American and foreign vestiele which entered into
the several districts of the United States, and the
countries from whence they arrived, during the
toisl year ending Juno 30, 186B ]
No. 19. Statemeut eihibitiog the indirect trade of the j
United States, the countries of production and
shipment, with the value of the articles imported,
dnring the fear ending June 30,- 18S6 ]
No. 20. Summary sCiitement exhibiting the value of the in-
direct trade of (he Unit«d States during the year
ending June 30, 1856 1
"Ho. SI A. Statement of the tonnage of the several districts
of the United Statia on June 30, 1856 1
No. 22. Statement exhibiting a condenx^d view of the ton-
nage of the several diitricta of the United Stalet
on June 30, 1856 ]
_So. 33. Statement showing the number and class of vessels
built, and the tonnage thereof, in each Stale and
Territory of the United Statesduringthe year end-
ing June 30, 1856 ]
':No. 21. Comparative view of the registered and enrolled
tonnage of the United States, showing the ton-
nage employed In tbe whale fishery ; aI«o, tbe pro-
portion of the enrolled and licensed tonnage
employed in the coasting trade, cod fiabery,
mackerel dehery, and whole fishery, from 1815
to 1856, Inclusive :
No. 25. Statement showing the number and class of vessels
built, and the lounsge thereof. In the several
Slates and I^initoriee of the United States from
JKlSto 1856, inclnslve
Oommerc«, tonnago, &c., of the Ohio and other western rivers.
Heport of the denretary of War relative to the value of the..
Commercial relations of the United States with foreign nations
during tbe year ending September 30, 1856. Report of the
Secretary of Slate of tbe
Commercial telatlonsof theDnltedSlates withOreat Britalndnring j
the year 1886 i
Commercial relations of the United States with Franoe during tbe 1
year 1856 I
Commercial relations of the United States witli Spain during the 1
year 18S6 I
- Commercial relaUoui of the United States with Fort jgal during the I
yaar 1856 I
Conimerdkl relsUons of (he United Statei with Belgtnn) during the
yesr 1856
Comnierdal relatiomi ot thi Dnited State* with the Netherfawdi
during the yeiit 1858
Cotnmerclal relatioiuof the United Btatciwith Den mark during the
yenr 1856
Cominerdat reUtlonBof the United Statei with Swedeouid Norway
during the rear 1BS6
ComiDerciftl relntioD* of the United Statei with Bnsala daring the
jear 18S6
Conunercial relatiotu of the United Stales with Fiuiua during the
year 1856
Commercial relattooB of the United States with Austria during the
year 1856 .._
Commercial relaUons of the United States with Kaiony during the
year 1856
Commercial lelattons of the United States with BaTuia during the
year 1B56
Commerdnl relations of the United Btate« with FrankfortKin-the-
Main during the year 1856
Commercial relaUrins of the United States with Hanover during
the year 1856
Cotnmeraal relations of the United State* with Oldenburg during
the year 1856
Commercial relations of the United States with the States of the
Zullverein during the year 1856
Conunercial relations of the United States with the House Town*
during the year 1B56
Commeiclal relaliuns of the United States with Switserland during
the year 1856
CommerL'ial relations of the United States with Sardinia during the
year 1856
Commercial relations of the United States with the Two IScilla
during the year 1866
Commercial relations of the Dnlted State* with Tnrkey during the
year 1856
Oommerclal relations of the United State* wltb Bgypt during the
>ear 1856
Commereial relaUoos of the United States with the Ionian Bepub-
llc daring the year 1856
Commercial rehtlons ot the United States with Africa during the
year 1866
Commercial relations of the United State* with Slam during the
year 1B56
Commerdal relaUona of the United State* wiUi China during the
year 1866 ....
Connnerclol relations of the United State* with the Sandwich
Island* during the year 1868
Commercial reUtloo* of Uie United States with HayU during the
year lBfi6
Commerdal relation* of the United States with the BepuUlc of
Heiico during the year 1666
Commercial relations of the United Stales with Nicaragua during
the year 1856
Commercial relations of the United States with Costa Hlca during
the year 1856 ,
CoDtmerclal relations of the United State* with Now Qnuiada dur-
loitthe year 1856 ,
Commercial relations of the United States with TeDexneta daricg
the year 1856 '.
Commercial telatlou of the United State* with Bquador during
the yu« 1866
Vol. Pan. DiK.
Vol. Put. Doe. Pif*.
Conunerdkl rehtionB of (be Uolted States with &adl, during the
year 18S8
Oonunerdal relation! of the United Blatea with Peru during the
jrear IBfifl
Commercial relaUon* of the United States with the Argentine
public during the year 1856
CmiUDerdal relation! of tbe United State! with Uruguay during
the year 1858
ComTDlHBry Qeneral of Subdetence of the army, of the operatioTi
of his department during the year ending June KO, 1866.
Annual report of tbe
Compboller of the Treasury, of the operations of his office during
the year ending Jane 30. 18GS. Annual report of the First. .
ComptmlleT of the Treuuiy, stating bis inability to make the re-
port of the balances reniaiolDg nnaettled more than three
yeus. Letter from the First
Couptraller of tbe Trentary, traOBmittlng a statement of the ac-
count* upon tbe books of the Becond, Third, and Fourth
Auditors, and Register uf the TreMury, remaining nnsettled
more than three years prior to June SO, 185G. Report of tbe
First
Oomptroller of the Treasury, of the operations of his office dnrlng
the year ending June 30, 1858. Annual report of the Becond
Congress at Paris, respecting the rights of ncntrals durlngwar, pro-
tocol of the
Connecticut during tbe year 185S. Statement of the length, ixwt,
debts, annual receipts, and running expetue* of the several
railroads In the State of.
Consbnction, Equipment, and Repair* of the nary dorbig the year
ISBB. Baport of the chief of theBnreaa of
Paper* aceompmying IM oKoM npcrt.
A. — ^Mimate of tbe auioant required for the eipenditnr
of tbe Bureau of Ctmstruction, Equipment, and Re-
pairs, for tbe fiscal year ending Jane SO, 1858
B. — Bstimate for pay of commisdon, warrant, and petty offi-
cers and seamen, Inclading the engineer corps of the
navy, required for vessels proposed to be kept in com-
mission, iDclndlug reesela for tbe fiKal year ending
June 30. 1868
C. — Estimate of the amonnt required for objects under tbe
dficcUon of the Bureao, payable from tbe approprla-
Uon for construction, eqnipmi nt. and rep^r. for wear
and tear of vessels in commission, inclading fuel for
steamers and the purchase of hemp for tbe navy, for
tbe fiscal year ending June 30. I66S
D. — Estimate of the amoant required for the expendltur
under the head of "enumerated coatlngent," for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1858
K — Vessels in commission belonging to the nary on Octo-
ber 1, 1866
F. — Teteels in ordinary, repairing and equijiping, belonging
to tbe navy on October I. ]S56
O. — Vessels on the stocks and In progress of constroctlon
on October 1, 18BS
H. — Abstraet statement, showing receipts and expenditures
during the Qscal year ending June 30, 1866, and '
Talue of all the stores on band at the varions navy
yards on July 1, 1866
!o<]ylc
CoostmctioD, Eqaipment, and Bepaln. Beport of the chief of the
Bnrean of, papen KOomptuiyiilg — Continaed.
L — Statemmt of the number of dttyt labor and tie coat, &«m
the let day of July. 1606, to the 30th of June, 189B,
for Che Teapectlve uav; furdt, for bnilding, repair-
ing, aod equipping veaelB of the navj, or in re-
oaiTlDg or eeciuiDg ttorea and material! far those
1. — ScfJe of offer* to famiili lire oak ttmber for bIz akrapa
of war. DBder adTertiaement from the Burean of Con-
struction, Equipment, and Hepair, of June 22. 1S65--
3. — Scale of offers to fnmfth naval BuppUei at the navy yard
of Eittery, Maine
3. — Scale of offera to fumiih naval luppllea at the navy yard
at Cbnrlestown. MaeeachuBetta
4. — Scale of offers to furnish naval suppUee at the navy yard
at Brooklyn, New York
ft. — Scale of offen to fumiih naval anppllea at the navy yard
at Philadelphia. Petmsylvanla
t — Scale of offers to fomith naval supplie* at the navy yard
at WashiogtoB, District of Colnmbia
7. — Scale of offers to fumiah naval supplies at the navj yard
at Norfolk, Virginia
Utt of the contracts mode and received hy the Bureau of
Construction, Equipment, and Bepaira, from October
I, 18M, to October 18, 186fi
Coninlar retnms of shipping, ship building, Ac, In foreign coun-
tries. Statement of the-
Contingent expenses of the navy during the year ending June 30,
1D66. Statement of the
Contingent expenses of the Department of State during the year
endiLg June 30, 185S. Report of the Secretary of State,
transmitting a statement of the
Contingent exposes of foreign intercoaive during the year ending
November 30, 185S. A report of the Secretary of State,
transmitting a statement of (he
ConUngent expenses of the Post Office Department during the year
ending June 30. ISSS. Report of the Postmsatcr Qeneml,
transmitting a statement of the
Contingent eipenoes of the military establishment during the year
ending June 30, 18&6. Report of tho Secretary of War,
tiaotoiitting a statement of the .
Conttngent expenses of the Department of the Interior during the
year ending Jnne 30, 18S6. Report of the Secretary of the
Interior, transmitting a statement of the
Contingent expenses of the Tressury Department during the year
ending Jnne 30, 1856. Beport of the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting a statement of the
Contingent expenses of theNnvy Department during the year end-
ing June 30, 185S. Report of the Secretary of the Navy,
transmitting a statement of the
Contingent eipenseii of the Wat Department during the year end-
ing Junf 30, IS5G, Report of the Secretary of War, trans-
mitting a statement of the
Contingent expenses under the act for the iesne of loans and trea-
snry notes. Eetlmatt^ for nn appropriation for
Contracts to furnish articles coming under the cof^niEsnce of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks during the year 1N56. Atietroct
of the offers nnd -
Contracts to turDisb articles ouming under the cogniiance of the
Bure«n of Construction, Equipment, and Repair of the Navy
during the year ending October IS, ISfiS. Statement of the.
Vol. Put Doc.
Conteaete to ronikh uUdet coming tinder tbe cogiiluicn of tha
Bureau of FtovUIohb Mid CloUiing; of the Nary dnring the
yeftT ending June 30, 186T. Btateinent of the
OiBtiBCte mwle under the Authority of tbe War Department during
tbe year 1BS6. Statement of tbe
Contracts for carrying the mails, muds by the Post Office Depart-
ment, during the yeat ending Jnnit SO, 1866. Statement of
the offers and
COntracta for ouryiug the malli, made by tbe Poet Office Depart-
ment, daring tbe year ending June SO, 1868. Btatement uf
the
Copper, and the manufiicturei thereof, annnallj, from 1810 to 1856.
Statement of tbe imports and eiporta of fbreigD and domes-
tic and home consumption of .
Ooata Sica during the year 1869. Commerdal relation! of the
United Statte with ,
Cotton exported annuaUy, from 1821 to 1866, with the average coet
per pound. Statement of the quantity and value of the
Cotton foe the yean 1840 and 1860. Statement of the capital em-
ployed, raw material used, and the products of tha maan-
fiicturee of.
Cotton, from 1840 to 1868, Statement of tbe value of the importa
of foreign, and exports of tbe fbreign and domesUc manu-
factures of
Cotton exported aunu lly, from 1840 to 1866. Statement of the
quantity and value and average price per potind of the
Court-of Claims Estimates for so approprlnUon for tbe expenses
of taking testimony la cases pending before tbe
Courts at Pblladelphia. Eatimatea for an appropriation for the con-
struction of a building for the accommodation of the United
tjtates
Cnstom-honse at Ogdeneburgh, New Tork. Estimate for an appro-
priatloil for tbe enlargement of the building for the
Custom-houses, from 182B Co June 30, 186S. Statement of the
amount expended for the coustruclion, repdrs, and main-
tenance of
Oustom-housee In the United States dnrlnjc the year ending June .
SO, 186S. Statement of the expenditures at the
Custom-houses during the year 1B96. R■^po^t of the enginee:
ctiarge of the progress in tbe construction of the
Cnstom-houses purchased and built. Statement of the number and
ooet of the
Cmtoms, of the operations of bis office during the year ending June
SO, 18fi6, Annual report of the Commissioner of.
Customs during the year endlag June SO, 1866. Statement of the
nnml>er of peraons employed In each district for tbe collec-
tion of the ... .
Daineae, late acting consul at ConstanUnople. Message ham the
President of the United States, transmitting copies of the
correspondence, certificates, and papen relaUveto tbe claim
of Francis
Deaths In the navy during the year 1866. Statement of tbe
Deductions from the pay of contractors for carrying the mails dnr-
ing tbe year 1866. Statement of the fines and
Deep-eea soundings of tbe grand plateau of the Atlantic ocean, for
telegraphic purposes. Reportof the result of the—
Delaware dnring the year 1666. Statement of the iungth, coat,
debta, annual receipts, and running oxpenses of the serer^
railroada in the State of.
Daunark during the jtai 1856. Commerdil relationi of tbo
United SUteB with
Depodtorle* of the public moneyB daring the year ending Jnoe 30.
1B56. Statement of the number of public (ifficers and the
amount of money depoelted at the
DiplomaUo Hgente of the government. Letter of tbe Secrotar; of
the Treaaury relnUve to the difference of exchange on "
diaftg for the ulariesof tbe
Dlplomatie CorTegpondeace of the Revolution. Letter from the
Secretary of State, aaklng for an appropriation for the pnr-
diueof fi»s hundred copiei of the
Diplomatic mlulon to Penda. Eitimatet for an appropriatioD for tbe.
IMaburMmeuta for the benefit of tbe IndlanB daring the year end-
ing June .'<0, 18X6. Beport of tbe Second Auditor of the
TVeaanrj, tranaiaitiing copies of tbe aonantg of tbe
nimiviong from the navy in the year 18f>6. Statement of tbe...
Dfatrict of Columbia, for the year ending September 30, 18ST. Ad-
nnal report of tbe warden of the penitentiary in the
DIttrictof Columbia, for tbe year ending Oclolier 31.1766. Report
of the superintendent of the hospital for tbe Insane of th
army and navy and the
datrict of Columbia. Report of the engineer in charge of tbe ere-
tionof the bridge acrose the Potomac river in the ..
District of Columbia, Report of tbe srcbitect, transmitting a
estimate and plan for tbe erection of a new jail in the
Dtatlict of Columbia. Report uf tbe plans and estimates fur erect-
ing petmanent bridges across the Potomac river in the
Dome of tbe Capitol cluriag the year 1S56. Report of the enginee
Id charge, of the progrtssin tbe reconstruction of the
Dry doeb, baeln aud railway at Feotacola, Florida Report of tbe
Secretary, relative t^ the amount of money paid to tbe ■
tractora for constructing the
Dntlei accruing on the Imports of woolens, cottons, hempen goods,
]roD, sugar, hemp, salt, and coal, annually, from June 30,
18*3, to June 30, 18SS, Statement of the omoutit of the..
Edwards, as superinteudent of Wabnsh salines. Report of the Sec-
retary of tbe Treasury, relative to the salary of Nlnlan
Sdwardi, as superintendent of Wabash satloes. Report of the Sec-
retary of the Treasury, relative to the salary of Ninian
Egypt during tbe year IS56. Commercial relations of the United
Stat. s with
biglneeisoftbe army, oftheoperatioDg of bis department dnring the
year ending June SO, 1B5G. Annual report of the oalonelof.
Ikiglneers of the army, of tbe operations of tbe Uilitary Academy
during the year ending September 30, 1856. Annual report
of tbe colonel of .
Bo^neers of tbe army, in relation to the improvement of harbors
and rivers of the Atlantic coast during tbe year lSfi6.
nual report of the colonel of
Equador during the year 1856. Commercial relatiotis of the United
States with
bttmatea for appropriations for the support of tbe office of the
Commisriuner of the Qeneral Land Office ilorlng the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1868
Ettlmatea for appropriations for the support of the surveying de-
partment of tbe public landa during the Qscal year ending
June 30. 1858
StOtattea for appropriations for surveying the public lands during I
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1858
BiUniKtei for appropriftliom to ■nppl]' defideoeiM for the aupitoit
of th« imrTeylng depulment uf the public loods duriDg tke
fiacal ;cSi- eading June 30, 16ST
Batjinateg fia eui appropriation for the erection of a new jali in the
DistiTct of Colnmbia
Eitimates for appropilatlana for the lupport of the office of the 1
Secrotaiy of the Stry for the year ending June 30, 18&B. V
BUtemontof the )
EgtimittiM for approprlationB fur the pay of the oommtnioned and 1 '
warrant officen of the navy and the engineer corps for tbo I- 1
yur ending June SO. ISSH. Statement of the )'
Eltlmatei for approprUtloni for the traniportation of the United 1 i
fitatCB mail in Bteamihipa during the year ending June 30, y i
1888. Statement of the )
Ebtimatea for appropriations for the ezpeuaei of compiling and ] '
pTintlng Uie Hauticftl Almanac during the year ending >:
June 30, 1858 Statement of th.i )
Brtimatet for approprlationn for the support of the Bonthwest ex-
ecutive building during the year ending June SO, ISSS.
Statement ot the
BWmatei for appropriations for the support of the Bureau of Tardt
and Docks during the year ending June 30, 1868. State-
ment of Oie
Ertimatea for an appropriation fbrthnpay of the ofliceraof the navy
attached to the recruiting stations during the year ending
Jnna 30, 1BSS. Statement of the
Estimates for appropriations for the pay of the oflii'crs of the navy
attached to navy yards and stalions during the year ending
June 30, 1B6B. Statement of the
Ectimates for appropriations for the construction and completion of
works and for current repairs at the seTeral navy yards due
ing the year ending June SO, 1BS8. Statement of the
Bitimates for appropriations for the construction and completion of
works and current repairs at the several naval hospitals dur
ing the year ending June 30, 1SA8. Statement of the
Estimates for appropriations for the construction and completion of
works and cnrrent repairs at the several naval muKU^nes dur-
ing the year ending June 30, 18SS. Statempnt of the
Bktimates for appropriations for the support of the Burenu of Ord-
nance and Hydrography for the year ending June 30, 1858.
Statement of the
Estlma'es for apprupriatioue for the pay of oQicun of the navy em-
ployed on ordoimci- duty during the year ending June SO,
1858, Statement of the
Estimates for appropriations for ordnance and ordnance stores,
labor, and contingent expenses, for the ytiar emilng Juno 30.
18S8. Statement of the
Ectimates for appropriations for the sujiport of the Bureau of Con-
struction, Equipment, luid Repair of the navy, for the year
ending Ju"e 30, 1858. Statement of the
Brtlmates for approprLitions fur the suppiirt of the Bureau of Pro-
visions nnd Clothing of the navy for the year unding June
30, 1858. Stntementofthe
bUmates for appropriations for that portion of the naval service
under the cugnizancc of tlic Bureau of Provisions and Cloth-
ing for the year ending June 30, 18S9, Statement of the .. )
bUmates for appropriations for tlic support of the Bureau of Medj.
cine and Surgerv of the navy, during the year ending J 'uc
30, 1858, Stntementofthe
Brtimatea for atiproprlalions for the support uf the medical depart-
ment of vemels In commission, navy yards, naval stntious,
marine corps, and coast survey, tor the year ending Jane SO,
1858. Statement of the
Vol. Put. Due. Pk«-
* for BppTopristiaa* for the support of the quartermBsteri
depnrtmeDt of the morlae corpa of the OATy fur the feu
ending June 30. 18SB, Btatement of the
bUinateB for appropriationa to supply deficiencies !□ the appropri&-
tlons for the support of the qunTteriiiBiiter'B depnrCroent of
the marine corpn dnring the rear ending June 30, 1B57.
BUtement of the
Ebtimates lor appropriation! for the tupport of the paymnster'a de-
partment of the marine corpa during the year ending Jur
30,1858. Statement of the
Estimates for an appropriation for additional clcrha in the Depart-
ment of State for the year ending June 30, ISST
EWImBt«s for an appropriation for the contlugeot eiprnxcH of the
diplomatic and coniular agents of the United htatee
DrttmatcB for an appropriation for restoring the light-hotiM works
at CofBn"a Patches, Florida
Brtlmates for an appropriation for the miltiifje and per dicm of
tnemberj of the l^slalive assembly of the Territory of Ne-
bmsk.
ntimatee for an appropriation for continuing the work aligned to
the commlsdon under the reciprocity treaty vith Gr at
Britain during the fieral year ending June 30, 1858
blimateg for an appropriation for the ezteasion of the arsenal at
Fayett«ville. North Carolina
Estimates for an ^propriation for the foreign mail service for tbs
year ending June 90, 1B68. Statement of the
Bitimates for appropriations for the mall service lor the year end-
ing Jane 30, I8S8. Statement oFtbe
btimates for appropriations for the continuation of the survey of
the coast of the United States during the year ending June
30, 1858. Statement of the
BAImates for appropriations for the salaries of theofficer«and work-
men of the branch mint at Ban Francisco, CalifuiQia, for the ]
year ending June 30, 1868
BriJmates for an appropriation for rep^rlng tha Louisville and
Portland canal
ErtlmatM for appropriations for the Indian service in California and
Texas and Beveral of the more distant Territories during the
year ending June 30, 1868
BiUinates for an appropriation for incTGasIog the size of the build- '
f ng erecting for a court-house and post office at Springfield,
niinoig ;
BtUmates for an appropriation for taking testimony in cases pi^nd- j
tog before the Court of Claims i
Bttlmates for appropriations for erecting permanent bridges acrosB
the Potomac river In the District of Columbia '
EMlmatea for an appropriation for the suppression of the slave trade I
doring the year ending Jime 30, 1868 |
Brtlmatcs fbr an appropriation for contingencies under the act for \
the iMoe of loans and treasury notes
Ertlsiatcs for an appropriaUon for the constructino of a building i
for the accommodation of the Interior Department i
Brtlmatea for an ^)pTopriation for instituting a i«Hes of res^arcbes
for the discovery of a more efficient mode of manufaeturiog
nitre
StUmates for an appropriation for completing and furnishing the
post olDce at Philadelphia
Brtlmales for an appropriation for the construction of the United
States court-house at Philadelphia
btimates for an appropriaUon for the diplomatic mls^on to Persia.
~ ' ' lates for appropriations for light-house purposes for the year
ending Jnne 30, 1867
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a Approprintlou to enable the Oeneral land Office I
to fumieh n tabular ttatement of the dlspoBitloa of the ;
public )>adB '
BltimatcB for apprapriatlotiB for the aervice of the gorerDment
during tbe fear ending June 30, 1856
Btatlmktea for appropriatlone fur the support of the civil list of tbo j
govemm en t for the j'ear ending June 30, I8S8 ,
EtUmates for approfsiations for the support of tbe mint of the
United Rtatea and branches, and anay office, during the '
year ending Jane 30, 18S8
Eltiiuat«e for appropriations for tbe support of the governmeuta In ;
the 'niTTitorles during the year ending June 30. 1858
Ertlmates for appropriations for the support of tbe Judiciary during
theyear ending June 30, 18SS
bUmates for appropriutions for the support of the light-bouse
establishment durlug tbe year ending JuneSO, 18S8 ...:
Eltlmates for approprlntlong for the expenses of foreign intercourte
during the year ending June 30, I8S8 '
nates for appropriations for the current and contingent expenses i
of the Indian department, and fulfilling treaties with various
Indian tribes, during the year ending June 30, 1898 '
latea fur appropriations for the payment of pensions dnrlng .
the year ending June 30, 1858
Ettbnates for appropriations for the aapport of tbe army during the '
year ending June 30,1858 [
btlmates for approprlatious for the support of tbe Uilitary Acs- .
demy during the year ending June 30, ISES !
Ectlniates for appropriations for thp sopport of the oatloiial armo- !
lies during the year ending June SO, ISSS |
Eltlmates for appropriations for the repairs, preservation, and con- ;
structlon of fortlQcations during the year ending June 30,
1868
Bspenditures under the direction of the Commistioner of Public
Buildings during the year ending Jnne 30, ISM. Statement
of tbe
Bipenditiiret for tbe recruiting service of tbe army during the
year ending September 30, 1S5G. Statement of the
Expenditures of the Poet Office Department during the year ending
Juno 30, 18BS. Beport of tbe Auditor of the I'TeasDry Ibi
the Post Office Department of tbe receipts and
Expenditurca of the gOTernment during the year ending Jnne 30,
18S6. Statement of the amount of the receipts and.
Expenditures of tbe government durilig tbe quarter ending Sep-
tember 30, ISSS. Statement of the
Expenditures of the government annnallj from 1TB9 to June 30,
1856. Statement of tbe amount of tbe
Expenditures of the govenimrnt for the construction and repairs
of custom- bonges. maintenance of revenue vessels, and col-
lerlion of tbe revenue, from June 30, 1S2S, to June 30,
1868. Statement of the amount of tbe
ExpenditDrea of tbe government at each of the custom-bouses In I
tbe United States during the year ending June 30, 1866. I
Blatenent of the |
Expenditures of the marine hospital fund during the year ending
June 30,1856. Statement of the receipts and
Expenditures for the survey of the coast during the year ending
June 30, 1866. Statement of tbe
Expenditurrs in the erection of the aisenal at FsyetlCTllle, North
Carolina. Statement of the
Expenditures at the national armories during the year ending June
30,1868. Statement of the
_y Google
Eipendituret and liabilities locurred for pay uid support of persona
cslled into service in the Territory of ffnnsnir Report of
the Secretsry of the Treasury on the
Eipendllares of the Chicbniiaw trust funds during the year 1866.
Statement of the receipts and
Bipendlturea of the patent fund during the year 1866. Statement
of the receipts and
Zjcpenditurea for the purchase of seeds and cuttiogs, for ngricul-
tnral purposes, by the CommissiOQer of Patents, duriiig the
year 185G. Statement of the
Expenditares of the United Btales during the year ending June 30,
1866. Statement of the receipts and
Bxports of bullion and coin ananally frum 1S21 lo 1666. Statement
of the imount of -
Exports annually from 1T89 to Jnne SO, lf(66. Statement of the
gro« value of the
Blurts of mann^tured articles of domesUc produce t« foreign
countries from June 30, 18i6, to June SO, 18&6. Statement
of the
Exports, Including spede, from ISSl to 1856. Statement of Uie
value of the domestic and foreign
Exports of domestic produce of the United States from June 30,
1S46, toJuneSO, 1866. Statement of the value of the
Exports of foreign merchandise and domestic produce, annually,
from 1821 to 1856. Statement of the value of the
Exports of dutiable foreign merchandise, annually, from, 1821 to
1856. Statement of the value of the
Exports of breadstufis and provisions, annually, from 1821 to Jime
30, 1856. Statement of the value of the
Kqtorts oif cotton, annually, from 1821 to 1856, with the average
cost per pound. Statement of the quantity and value of the.
Exports of tobacco and rice, annually, from ISZl to 1866, with the
aveiajte ooat per hogshead and tierce. Statement of the
qtwutity and valneof the
Exports oftbemaculactoredand unmanufactured products of foreign
oountrlee from 1840 to 1866, and the export* of domestic
products of a like character dnrlng the same period. State-
ment of the valneof the
Exports to Canada, and other British posseuions, from July 1, 1861,
to June SO, 1866 Statement of the value of the
Exports of the foreign and domestic manufactures of cotton, annu-
ally, from 18tD to 1856. Statement of the value of the
Exports of cotton, annually, from 1840 to 1866. Statement of the
quantity, average cost per pound, and value of the
Exports of leather and manufactures of leather, annually, from
1840 to 1856. Slatementof the valneof the
Exports of hides and shins, annually, from 1840 to 1866. Ktatement
of the value of the
Exports of glass aod manufactures of glsen. annually, f^m IStO to
1866. Statement of the value of the
Exports of china, porcelain, eaithen and stone ware, annually, from
1840 to 1866. Statement of the value of the
Exports of bemp and mtuiiUa, and the manufactures thereof, annU'
ally, from 1840 to 1866. Statement of the value of the
Exports of flai and the manufactures thereof, annually, from 1840
to 1866. Statement of the value of the
Exports of coal, annually, from IB4U to 1866. Statement of the
rslueoftho .................
Vel. Pan. Doc. Psfa.
Lyfedogle
It. f*R. Doc.
Exports of lead and tbc iDanuf.u:tuTai thereof, BDDunll;. &om 1810
to 1856 btatementof tbe value of Ibe
Bxporta of copper aail tlie maiiuficturm tberrof. aunuullr, frum
1840 to 16S6 KUtement Dfttiti value of tlie 1...
Eipoiia of nilk Had the mannfiLCiurni tberwif, aimuallj, from 1840
to 1B56, Butpmeotuf ibe vntuH uf the
Eiporte of goods, wnreij, and tunrch^Diiise. of the ^"■"'th. prodnc
Bod manufacture of tbu Uml«il Hlute«. duriiiK tlie ye^u-endiug
JuDe 3D, IS5B State iii«ut of tha quantity and value of
Exports of goods, vares. and iDerchanHiMi. of tbe iirowih, product),
■ltd manufacture of fordjin countries, duriug tbe year ending
June ao. IhSH StHtemtnlof tlie.
Exporbi of goods, wares, and uierchatidiae. of the growth, pru<luoe,
and nuinufHCture of ihe I'nilud States, fruni each ColIrcUnQ
district, during the jcarinding June 30, 1850. Statenient
of the
Exports of goods, ware?, and merrbHndise. of the growth, prudiic
and manuf'iL-tnre of foreign c->untiies. from i-och d'llccllun
dixtrict, during the year ending June 30, I6b6. Statement
of the valnuof Ibi;
Exports to each foreign country during tbe yuar eintiagJuDe
1856 Statement of the valueofth-'
Exports »f e&cb StHteandTerritury during tbe year ending JaneSO,
186B Sl.ktHmentuf the value uf Ihe
. Extra compensation to the cIcrkaaQ-l ot:ier p«riu>ns6Di ployed In the
Buusu of KeprGnentatii'es. Ki'port of the Se':ietary of the
TroMur; upon tbe claim fur
r.
" Fayettevillo, North Carolina A report of the' Recretary of War,
tranamitting a utat- mcnt uf thu exiiendi'mw in ibu erection
of, and an estimate fur an appropi i^itiuti fi>r the exleniJoD
of tbe arsenal at- -
nnancei of the country dminK the year i-ndluK June 30. I6b6 Re
port of lh« Secretary of tbe I'nMnury on the i»Qditiuti of Ibi
Fines and deductions from tlie piy nf mail uiuir.ictois fur faihirw
to deliver the mall during the year IH.ilf. Report ut
Postmaater Oenural, Ir^usiiiittiniea Ktitvuient uf tbe...
Flax and the manufacture tbeieof, aiiuiially, from 1'>'I0 (u IH.^Ii.
Statement of the fiiipurtH and Ihe eipiru uf fott-lgu and do-
mestic, and tbe home consiimptiiin of ....
Florida, dnriny the year l)>56. AnnuHl re|K>rt of the Burveyir
general of public lanilii in Ihe Slale of
norida. A list of the piivaie l.uid ulaiitu surveyed and locatrd in
thB Stale of
Florida. A rcportof theSiiperiiiteiidcDti.ftbeio.o.1 orvey, relative
to the survey uf th<- keyii -md ndandson the u<Hu>t ut —
Florida, on thu 30th of Junr, IH5U. tvtileiiieD^of the position
distilbutioo of the army iu thf dep>u-tmi-nt ut
Horida, during the year IM.iS, Mateumt of the 1. ngcb, cost,
debts, annual recelpu, and running expttnK!" of tlie several
naitoads in the BUIe of
Floor, ^m IHOO to June au, 1M56, Statement of tbe annual
average export price of
Foreign intercourse dniinii the yenr ending June :«). Ii4.>8
matt^ftir approprlatioiig for expen-es >.f tbe
Foreign interciuree during the ynir eiidinK June 30. IB.ifl. Report
of tne ^*el.-retary orst.it>' of the oonilDgentexpeniKH of I
Foreign mail servlcu during lh<' jear ending June 3». 1858.
mates for appropriuiluiis fur the
vGooj^lc
FUrtiflcmtlOfiB and defcDce* of the «esboBn] anil northern frontlet of
the United Sbttei. dnrinit the jear 1836. Annual report of
the colonel of enginecrB of the army, on the conHiUon of the.
FortUcatlona and defmccs dniinp the jear ending Jane 30, li
Ketlmatu for approprUl Ions for
Fox and WiioooMn rivers, in Wlnconain. StJitemenI of the quantity
of landa aelected under the wveial acts for the improvement
FtsDoe, TCi^ectiud; tbn right* of neutnla during war. and tmnBmlt-
ting ftcnpy of tlieprntnool of tbeCnnKreRaoTPariHrrppectinfi;
the nme. A letter from Count Walewslii to the envoy e:
traordinory and minUter plenlpnleotiary of
France, respecting the rljthtit of nfutral* In war. A letter from the
Secretary of Htate to the mlnitter from
France duriiifc the year 18S6. Commercial Tvialions of the United
Statw with
Fnakfort-oit-the-llain diiriatr the year 18S6. Commercial reiationa
of the United glatea with
Qeoloicical reconnollMnce of the Teiritorien of Oregon and Wash-
ington Statement of the prigrenin the
Oeorgia during the year ISSS. Stalement of the length, c
debts, annual recelptii. and running eipenwi of the several
railriKidii In the St«.te of
Olan and manufactures of g\«te. annually, f^om 1R40 to 1858.
Btatement of the value of the imports and exports of foreign
and domestic and home consumption of
Gold deposited at the mint of the Unlt«d States nnd branches ai
assay office from 1S04 Ui 185B Incluidve. SUtement of the
ami unt of fori'tgn and doroeetic,
Sold coinage at the United Mates mint and brnnches and away
oDloe trom 1793 to September 30. 1856. Statement of the.
Gold coinage at thu United States mint and branches and ai
office during the year ending Jane 30, 186S. Statement of
the deposits and
Qold calnHge at the United States mint and brnnches and HSsay
office during the year 1R5S. Statement of the amount of ..
Qold ooinji Report of the director of the mint of the United
State* npon the fin'ness ami value of certain forcl^
Great Britain. Statement of the additional articles of agreement
to thepoBtal trenly between the United States snd
Great Briton duilug the year ending June 3D. 1868. Estimate for
an apprupriatloQ for continuing the worli assigned the a
mission noder the reciprocity treaty with
Great Britain (trowing out of the restoration of the ship It««o1ute
to her Uajesty'l srrvlce. Copies of the correspondence with
of..
T I8S6. Commercial relations of Uie
[
HsnoTer during the year I8S6. Commercial relatjoneof the United
States wit.
Hanie Towns during the year ISSG. Commercial relations of the
United Stairs with the ,
BarborsandrivfiHofthe Atlantic ooaftiturinit the year 1858. An-
noal report of the colonel of engineer* of the Oniled States
army In relation to the improvement of l^e
i,ICW<_yic
Vol. Put. Dee. Pifa.
HuboTB on the northern uid weatem Ukea during the jeu 186S.
Report of the colonel of Topographical Eaglneera of the
anDfon the condition of the ImproTementi of the
Hkjti during the year 18S6. Commerdal relations of the United
States with
Hemp and inanillm, and the manubcturea thereof, anouallj, from
1840 to 18SS. Statement of the value of the Importa and
exports of foreign and domeitlc, nod the home coDsumptiOD
of
Hermitage to the general govemment upon certain cooditlooa.
Copy of tlie act of the legielature of Tennessee offering the.
Hides and skina anrually from 1840 to 1856. Statement of the
Taiue of the imports, exports of foreign and domestic, and
home consumption of. ,.
House of ReprosentatiTes for extra compenaaLion. Report of the
First Comptroller of the Treasury upon the claim of the
cJerksand other persons employed in the
I.
DUnois, for the year 1858. Annual report of the surveyor general
of the public lands in the State of
Illinois, during the year tS56, Statement of the length, cost,
debts, annual receipts, and running expenses, &c., of the
sereral railroads in tbu State of....
Imports of coin and bullion BDnnallj, from ISil to 1856. State-
ment of tbe amount of the .
Imports annually, from 1789 to 1S&6. Statement of tbe gruM
value of tbe .
Importa re-eipurted aud consumed, and estimated population, aiid
rate of consumption per capita, from 18£1 to 1856. State-
meat of the amount of the i
Imports, Including specie, amount entered for consumption, excln-t
slve of specie and tonnage employed aonuaily, from 18S1 to I
1856. Statement of tbe value of the
Imports of voolens, cottons, hempen goods, iron, sugar, hemp, i
salt and coal imported from June 30, 1843, to June 30,
18G6, after deducting the re-exportatiuns and the amount i
of dutiMaccroing. Slatement of the value of the ,
Imports of wines, spirits, &c., Impnrted annually, from 1643 to |
June 30, 1856. Statement of the quantity and valueof the-i
Imports free of duty aad paying duty annually from 1821 to June
30, 1866. Statement of the valueof the
imports of iron, manufactures of Iron, and iron and steel, sugar, {
nines, and all fabrl<3i of which wool, cotton, silk, flax, or i
hemp is a component part annually, from 1S4T to 1R56, in- !
cluiuve, with the duties which accrued thereon in each year.
Statement of the value of the i
Imports from Canada and other Rritiiih paiaiesslons, from July t, '
1851. to June 30, 1856. Btateuiunt of tbe ,
Imports of the foreign manufacturts of cotton annually, from 1840 I
to 1856 Statement of the value of the ,
Imports of leather and manuracturea of leather annually, from
1840 to 1856. Statement of the valueof the '
Imports of hide^and sliins annually, from 1840 to 1856. State- '
meat of the value of the
Imports of gloss and the manufactures of glass annually, from
1840 to 1856. Statement of the value of the
Imports of CliioB, porcelain, eaithen, and stone ware annual ly, from '
1840 to 1856. Statement of the valueof the
Imports of hemp and manllla and tbe manufactures thereof ao- r
nually, from 1840 to 1856. Statement of the value of the.., -
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ImpoTta of 1«mI wad tbe maaubctureg theraof tuiDtullj, from 1840
Imports of dlk ud tha maauiactures thereof onnuallr, from 1840
DDporta of gooda into the port of New York under the tariff acU
of 1842 and 1846, Statement of the nnmber and amount
finporti during the quarter ending November SO, 1846, and the
value and appraised value and additional duty on the
Imports of goodi, irarei. and merchondlec of the growth, pro-
duce and mannfacture of foreign countries into each collec-
tion district of the United Butes during the year ending
49)
Import! from each fbreigncountry during the year ending June 30,
Import! of each State and Teiritorr during the year ending June
Imports through the Indirect trade of the United States during the
the Indlu tribee during the year 1856. Annual report of
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Ho. 1. Beport of Idarcus H, JohnMo, agent for Indiana in
No. 2. Copy of report read before the yearly meeting of
No. 3. lUport of Henry C QUbett, agent for Indians in
086
No. 9. Reportof John Wilev. teacherto the Henomonees..
No. 10. Beport of Frederick Uaa«, farmer to the Menomonees
Ko. 11. Beport of David B. Herriman, agent for tbe Chippe-
697
697
No. 12. Beport of i. Lloyd Breck, teacher of the Chippewa
MO
Ho. IS. Beport of the Bev. J. P. I'ardweLl, teacher of the
mlMlon achool at Bed Uke
lc«i
Vol. Fan. Doc. FifO.
Indlui ASUts, report Co[Dtaiw1oDer,p)ipena<«omptui;iDg-~Con.—
No. H. Beport of Jonathan E Flutcher, agent for the Wln-
nebHguei
No. 10. BeportofK. O Unrph;, Agent for thoSloDX in Min-
No. IB. Report of P. Prescolt, enperlntendtnt of farming for
thoaioiix
No. IT. Letter of the CommikBloner of Indian ASuin to Su-
perintendent HaBbscbmann, relative to I'reBcott's
Ko. 18. Beport of A. Itobertnon, farmer for the SiBselon and
WahpeloD bandH of Sioux
No. 1). Bepi.rt of the Hev. Thomaa S. Wiltliamnnn, j
Blonary to the Sionz
No. 20. Report of S. R. Bigga, of the Kodz Uailewood school.
No. iS.
No 24.
No. 26.
No. 2lt.
No. 27.
No. 26.
No. 19.
No. 30.
No. SI.
Ho. 32.
No. 3S
No. St.
No. 35.
Ko. ST.
No. 38.
No. 39.
No. 40.
No. 41.
No. 42.
Report of Superintendent Alfred Camming
Report of l!/lwln A. C. Hatch, agent for the Black-
koK, and othtr neigh burlog tribee
Report of Alfred J. Vaughan, agent for the Indlam
vllhin the Upper HIbhouH agrncy •
Beport of Thomm S. Twin, agent for the Indiana of
the Upper Platte 1
Supplemental report of Thomaii S. TwIbs, agent..
Letter of I'homiu S. TniKS, agent, relaUve to t
Letter of Thomaa H. TwIbs, agent, relative to t
Epassacre oenr F.irt Keamy
Beport of John B. Robcrtiun, agent for Indians of
the Omalia agency
Report of S<uui.cl Allis interpreter for the Pavneei.
Report of Daniel Vanderslicc. ageot foi the lowas,
anil Sues and il'oxesof the Missouri
Report of 8. U. Irvln, teacher to the lowas, Bacs
and Foxeo
Report of Thomas J VBoderalice, fanner and miller
for the Bflcs and Foxes
Repoit of Royal Baldwin, agrnt far the Kickapoos..
Bejwrt of Geo. W. Clark, agent for the Pottawato-
mlea
Report of the Rev. J. It. Duerinck, superintendent
of the St. Uary's Pottawatomie manual labor
Report of the Rev, John Jackson, superintendent of
the Baptist Pottawatomie manual laborschool
Report of B. F. Bobinson, agent for the Dolawarea. .
Beportof Maxwell UcCaslio, ngcnt for the Weas and
Piankeshawa, Kaakaakiiia and Pcorias, and Ilia-
Beport of Burton A. James, agent for the Sacs and
Foxes of the Uis^Ippi
Letter of Agent James, detailing an ontrage o
committed upon the property of an Ottowa by an
armed body of men
Besolution of the Ottowa coondl relative to diCG-
cultiesln Kanaan Territory
Beport of John Montgomery, agent for the Kaws,
or Kansas Indiana .
X'OOJ^IC
In^AD AiUn, repcMTt CommMonw, paven ■
>. 43. Bcport of SaperintGodeiit CfaEvIes W, D««n
>. 14. BrpoTt of AdcItcw J, Dom, i^ont for ihe OMgts,
ScDsiaa, Qoapawa. uid tienecaa and Bbnwneei
). 45. Report of John BchocDinkkeni, luperiutendent of
tha Onge nuniul labor ichool
). it. Beport of QeuTge Biitlet, ogeat for tbe Cherokae*..
}. 47. Repoit of John Harrell, mlniontirf t« theChen>kee«.
>. 48. Beport of W. A. Duncan, mipcrintendeet of the
Cherokee pnbllc MbooU
). 49. BepoTt of William H. Ourett, agent for tbe Creeks-
). 60. Beport of Doaglaa H Cooper, agent for tho Chuo-
t»w« and CbickMawi —
). il. Beport of tbe Bev. U. Klngibnry, mlulonary to tha
Cboctawt
I. G2. Beport of the Rev. C7tm Bylngton, mlidonary ti
the ChoctawB .
>. SS. Report of T. W. Uitchell, Buperlntenaent of New
Hope academ J
). U. Report of J D. Chamberlain, ni|ieriDteadent of
Ifanabl female academy ..
I. 65. Be)>ort of the Bev. C 0. Copeland, mlnioDU? to
the ChoctawB
>. 66. B«|Mrt of the Bev. E. Hotcbkia, mlBtiuDarj to
Choctawi
t. 57. Beport of H. Ballentine, euperlnteadeni of Oood
Water female boarding BChool
I. 58. Beport of Blmon Elancnck, William and Lewla Cass,
natiTe Baptlat prcachen
>. 59. Bepurt of Joho Edwards, anperintendent of Wbae-
lock female seniinary , -.,,..
>. CO. Beport of Simon L. Huhbs upon the neighborhood
•cfaool at LenoT .,-
t. 61. Beport of the Rev. 0. P. Stark, miidonary to the
Chuctawa
>. 62. Report of J. H. Carr, iuperlatendent of tba Bloom-
field arademy
>. 13. Beport of Ihe Bar W. L. HcAllater, ml^onarj to
the Cbnctawa
I. 84. Bepoit of Alexander RHd.FuperiatendentofSpenoer
•cadetn;
I. B5. BepoTt of C. H. Wi'eon. ■uperintetidi.'Dt of the
Chlckanw Wah pan ucka female inntltute
>. AS. Beport of J. C. Boblmton. tuperintandent of the
ChlckaMw manual labor mAooL.
>. ST. Report of E. Coach, superintendent of the Chli:ka-
Mw Colbert luatitate
No. 6f . Beport of Bobert B Neighbon, suparTliorj agent..
No. SB. Beport of John R Etaylor, gpecial ^ent
No. TD. BeiioTt of 8. P. Bon, ipedal agent
• JJGI;
Indimn AtttXn, rapuit CommlMloDer, papen KoooiniNHiylog — Coa. —
Ko. 72. Lcittei of QorenioT Iiaac I. Starani, raperintoDdcnt
Ho. 73. Cop; of Icttsr of Willlun Ciafg, lub^aKsnt
No. 74. Letter of Governor Etevene, rel&tire to the pe
able eooditloD of ceitoia tribes .
Ko. 15.
Ho. 78.
No. 77.
Letter of Superintendent Palmer, relatlre to Indian
affairB in WalU-waia
Copy of letter of the Eev. E. Chiroiue, retpecting
IndiaD aSoJrt In Wallo-Walla
Letter of Superintendent Palmer, ralative to having
Baked for an escort of troops for a party of Indiana
to the coast reservation
Copy of letter of Superintendent Palmer to Uajor
G J. fiains
Letter of Col. 0. Wright to Superintendent Piitmer.
Letter of Snperiatendent Palmer, relative to
oulbreah among the Indiana near Port Orfurd
Extract from letter of R. W. Dunbai, collector at
PortOrford ,
Copy of letter from Uajor John F. Reynolds .
Copy of letter from Superintendent Faltnei to UaJor
Baynolds
Letter of Superintendent Palioer, tranimitting six
letters from Agent B. R. Thompson, relaUve t
Indian affaira in the DallcB
Letter of Agent R. R. llionpson
Letter of dn do
I«tter of .du do
Letter of . do do
Letter of do do
Letter of .......do do
Letter of Superintendent Palmer, reporting his pro-
ceedings in the Port Orford district
Letter of Buperintendent Palmer, ^vlng addiUontd
account of hia proceedings In the Port Orford
district
Letter of Superlotendeat Palmer, transmitting on«
from Colonel Buchanan --. ......
Letter of Colonel Robert C. Buchanan .
Army order .
Army order . ... ..
No. 87. Reportcif Governor Brigham Young, superintendent
ai^ao
No. 98. Report of Uarland Hurt, agent for Indiana la Utah.
No. 99. Report of George W. Armstrong, sub-agent for
Indians in Uuh..
No. 100. Report of Snperiotendent Thomas J. Henley..
Ho. 101. Beport of Agent J. R. Vineyard
No. 101. Btport of Agent James A. Patterson
Ho. 78.
No. S3.
No. 84.
Ho. 86.
Ho. 86.
Ho. 87.
Ho. 68.
Ho. 89.
No. 90.
No. 91.
No, 92.
No. 94.
Ko. 95.
No. 9S.
l_
in A&irt, report Commlwaner, p«p«n acoMDpMiiriDg. — Con. — i
Ko. IDS. Report of Agent E. A. Steveoaoa j
So, IDt. Beport of It. B. Lewii, tub-agent for the Indbuia |
upon the Frecno farm [
Ho. 106. Beport ofH. L. Ford, lub-agent for the IndUni |
apoa the Nome I^ckee reaerTe ....
No. 100. Beport of Jamei P. Goodall, relative to the tribee
near Clear lake
No. 107. Letter of tbe Comminloner of Indian Afialra to
HeDt7 B. Schoolcraft
No. 108. Reply of Mr. Schoolcraft
No. 109. Statement of tribes negoUated with diice 4th of
March. 18fi3, of lands acqatred and reeerved,
and of cotuldciatioii paid
No. 110. Statement of appropiiatioDi made and amoonte
diBWQ for Indian eernce in the yean 1S61~'61-
'63-'6*-'S4-'fi6
Mo. 111. Statement of ■tocki held in truet by the Secrotvy
of the Interior for Indian ttlbea
No. IIZ. Statement of the amounts inreated and remitted
for pajment of Indian annuities during the cal-
endar year ending December 31, 18S6
Ns. 113. InstraclioDH and fotmi in relation to the amlgn-
meat of Indian land warrants
bdian aSsire in Caliromia. Texas, and the more distant Territoiica,
during the year ending June 3D, 1858. Es^matee for applo-
priaUong for the serrice of the department of
Indian Department, and fuiaillDg treaties with varioDB Indian
tribes, during the year ending JuDe 90, 1858. Eatimiites for
^tpropriatiuD* for the cnrrent and contingent expenses of
the
ladian tribes with whom treatiee have been negotiated since Haich
4, 1853, and the coQiideratiou paid therefor. Statement of
the
Indian tribes during the years ending June 3D, 1851, 1S51. 1853,
1S54, 1855, and 185S. Statement of the eelimates and ap-
propriations for fulfilling truatien with the
Indian tribes under sundry treaties and laws. Statement of the
■tocks held in trust bj the Secreiary of the Interior for the
beneitof.
Indiaa triliea under treaty stlpulationi. Statement of the amoDitt
ofliaWIiUea tothe variona
Indkns. Statement of the amount of slock held in trust for the
Cbickaww
ImUuis during the year endiug June 30, 1856. Statements of the
■ooouate of the ditbursemente of money and goods for the
beneflt of the
Indian* during the year ISfiR. Statement of the receipts and ex-
penditures of thi' trust food of the Chickasaw
lTuli«m ID Cniifomia. Oregon, and Woshiogtoa. Reports on tbe
Dnmben. characteristicB, luoiIiUes, &c. , of the
Tii^i«Tc during the year 1856. Statement of the length, cost, debts,
annual receiptii, and running expenses, &c., of tbe several
railroads in the State of-
IsMne of the army and navy and the District of Columbia for the
year ending October 31, 1856. Report of the superintend-
ent uf the h<i*|Htal for the
la of the United Status. Utatement of the Solicitor of the
IVeaanry of the
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Report of the CommluioDar of the Qener&l lAnd OHoe.
Beport of the CommlnlonaT of Indian AJDdn
Bepott of the CoinmiiilonaT of PanrioDB
Report of the Conunlnioner of Public Buildln)n
Beport of the wudeo of the penitentlarj of the Dbtrict of 1
Colmntda ..
Beport of the ■uperinteiideiit of the goveronieiit hoepital for
the liuane
Beport of the englaeer In charge of the Little FkIIb bridgie,
Id the District of r«lambl«
Report of ft plEtD of the new jail for the Dlgtrict of Columbia
lotertor, tnunanlttiog a itatement of the contingent expeasM of
the Interior D«p«rt)neDt during the year ending June 30,
1856. Report of the Secrebry of the
Interior, truumitting reports relative to certain land cIbIdui in the
Territory of New Ueiico. Beport of the Secretary of the
Interior, traiumltting eetlmatea for appropriation! for the Indian
■ervice in the SUtei of California, Te»«. and the more dis-
tant Terrltoriee, during the year ending Jane 30, 1BS8. Re-
port nf the Secretary of the
Interior, transmitting a itatement of the namee and compematiOD
of the clerks and otber persons employed in the Department
of the Interior during the year 1B&6. Beport of the Secre-
tary of the
Interior, tiannnittlng a statement uf the balance* of appropriations
fbr theserriceof the Interior Department remaining on June
30, ISse. Beport of the SecniUry of the
Interior, transmitting plans and estimates for erecting permanent
bridges across the Potomac river in the District nf Columbia.
Beport of the Secretory of the _
Interior, transmitting trnoBcnpCa of three land clalsia in tbe Ter-
ritory otNaw Mexico. Report of the Secretary of the
Interior, transmitting plant and estimates for a building fbr the
BocnmmodatiiiD of the Interior Department. Report of the
Secretary of the
Interior, transmitting plans and eilimatei for an appropriation for
the construction of a building for the United States courts
at Philadelphia. Beport of the Secretary of the
Interior. transmitUng an eatimate fbr an appropriation to enable
the Oeneral Umd Office to fumiab a tabular statement of
the disposition of the pnbllc lands. Beport of the Secretary
of the
Interior Department, Flans and estimates for a bnllding fbr the
accommodation of the .
Interior Di.-partment daring the year 1B56. Statenent of the
names and compensation of the clerks and other persons
employed in the
Interior Department during the year ending Jnne 30, ISSG. State-
ment of the contingent eipenseaof tbe
bnian republic during tbe year IHfiS. Commercia] relatiuns of the
Dnitcd States with the
Iowa for the year 1866. Annual report of the surveyor general of
the public lands in the State of
fowa during the year IgSS. Statement of tbe length, oo«t, debta,
annual receipts, and Fanning eipentet, &c., of tbe several
railroads in tbe State of -..—
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Icon duriDK the yean 1840, 1860, (uad 18S&. Btet«meQl of the
caplial emplo;ed, tHW niAterittl oaed, average wages per
m»Dth. and productoof the mauulacturBS of
Iron and bteel, anauallj, from ISiO to 18GB. Btatetoent of the
value of tbe import* of the foreign and exports of the for-
ei|(ii and domestic and the home consumption of the mann-
facturi^ of
Iron, qiiHtterty, from 1810 to 1866, at the ports of Bostoa, TSew
York. Philadelphia, and BalUmore. Statement of the price
of refined bar
lalaadi on the coait of Florida. Report of the Superintendent
of the Coast Snrvey, relatlTe to the survey of the
Jail in tbe Kstrict of Colnmbia. Report of the architect, trans-
mitting a plan and estimates (or anew
Judiciary during tbe year ending June 30, 1S6S. Estimates for
appropiiatioDs for the support of the
Eansaa, from July 1, 18fiS, to December 30, 18S6. Evecutive
minuteaof the Territory of
Kansas, setting forth the wrongs which they have to endure. Me-
morial of the dtiieni of the Territory of
Kansas, from 6epteml>er 9 to 30, 1836, inclusive. Executive
minuteaof the Territory of.
Kansas. Ueport of the luperiutendent of public buildings, relative
to tbe progress in tbe erection of the c^ntol in the Teni-
g >.!«»» Report of the examination of tbe case of Thomas BJck-
ertin and others for murder in tbe Territory of
Kansas tor the year ISSfi. Report of tbe surveyor genera) of Uie
public lands la the Territory of
Kan«B. Correspondence of the Secretary of War, relative to the
operations uf tbe army In tbe Territory of
Kansas. Correspondence of the Ad]utant Qenaral of the United
States army, relative to the operations of the army in the
Territory of
Kansas. Reports of the commanding officer of the opeimtlons of
tbe army in the Territory of
ffsnrmii during the year I8SII. Report of tbe oolooel of Topo-
gntpbical Engineers on the condiUon of the military roads
in tbe Territory of
Kansas, together with the copy of the executive minutes of Kansss
Territory. Ueesoge from the President of the Dnited Btatea,
transmitting an extract from the letter of tbe govenioi of
the Territory of
Kansas. Reports of the expenditures and liabilities fbr persoDS
called into the service of the United States in the Territory of.
Kansas. Report of tbe Secretary of the Tressuiy on the expendi'
tures and liabilities for pay and support of persoiu called
Into service in the Territory of ,
Kentucky during the year 1866. Statement of the length, oott,
debts, annual reculpls, and running expenses of the several
railroads in tbe BUte of
ind northwestern .
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LudOfficedarlng theflMxIjeareDdiDgJuDBSO, 185T. EMimftle*
for appropriatloni for the ■upport of the office of the Com-
iniMloDeror the OenentI
Land Office of the operftlioiui ot bit office during the fi«ctU rear
endiag Jaoe 30, 1BS6. Beport of the CommlBgloner of the
OeaenJ
Pt^KM aeeoBjianyiiig lAt abopt rtport.
A.— Btatoment of public landi sold. &c., in the flnt half of
the fistal year ending Jane 30, 1SS6
B. — Similar statement for Bccond half of mid flecfd yew..
C. — lADd in Louisiana, selected under acts of March 2,
1849, and September 88, 1860
D. — Estimate of appropriations fur office of Commisiioner of
General Land Office
K — Estimate of contingent appropriations for saine
F. — Estimate of appropriations for surveying department
0. — 1. Estimate of appropriations for sarreying puUic
Q. — 2. Estimate of sane for supplfing d^idenda
H.— Beporls of surveyors geoeral and acconpaDjIng docu-
J. — Bepiirt of Coast Survey Office relative to progreas of the
survey of keys and islands on the coast of Florida
Lands advertised for sale In the year 1866. Statement nf the quan-
Uty of
I^nds prepared for market and not iidvertiaed on the 30th of Sep-
tember, 186S. BlAtementof the quantity of
lands that will be prepared for sale duting the year I85T. State-
ment ot the qnantlty of.
lands. Sales and other disposals of the public
lands under the several actsof lg4T, 18&D, ISfiS, and 18G6 State-
ment of the condiUoD of the bounty
lAnds selects by the several States under the acta of March 3,
1849, and September 28, I8S0. Statement of the quantity
of swamp --
Lands granted under the acts of 18SS lo the several States for rail-
road purpoKS Statement of the quantity of '
Lands selected under the several acts for the improvement of the
Fox and Wisoondn rivers In Wisconsin. Statement of tl
quantity of
Lands sold for cash, and military bounty land scrip, and the Inci-
dental expenses thereon, during the first half of the fisod
year ending June 30, I8S6. Statement of the
lands sold for cash, and military bounty land scrip, and the inci-
dental expenses Chereon, during the second half orthe fiscal
fear ending June 30. 185B. Statementof the
Lands in the State of Louisiana, selected under the acts of March 2,
1849, and September 28, 1850. Statement of the quantity
of swamp and overflowed
Lands during the fiscal year ending June SO, 1BS8. Estimates fo
appropriations for the support of the surveying department
of the public
Lands during the fiscal year ending June SO, 1658. Estimates for I
appropriations for Burve)ing the public f
Ijuide daring the Rscal year ending June 30, 1BS7. Estimates for
appropriations for the support of the snrveying department
of the public
lands in the State of Michigan for the year 1856. Beport of the
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Landa in tlie Statea of Iowa aod WiicxxiiiD, and the Territorr of
MinDCaota, for the jear 1B36. Aanual report of the nu-
Tcjor geneml of the public <
Idndalnthe btalciof IIIiDOisuidMlEsourl for therearieSfl. An- |
rntal report of the survejor Kenera) of the public i
lADda in the State of Arkauau for the fear 1856. Aotioal report
of the Biirveyor geiienl of the public I
lAiida in the State of LouUlaaa for the year ISS6. Anntial report I
of the gorveyor general of the public I
lADda In the State of Florida for the year 1S68. Annnal report of !
the surveyor general of the public. 1
lAiidB in the State of Callforaia for the year 1666. AnDual nport \
of the gurvayor general of the public |
LMidi in the Territory of Oregon for the year ISfifl. Annual report .
of the purveyor guneml of the public . \
lAnda in the Territory of Waahington fur the year 18GS. Annual |
report of the surveyor general of the public |
landa Id the Territory of Mew Mexico for the year 1866. Annual i
report nf the sarveyor general of the public |
laadl in the Territoriea of Kansas and Nebraska for the year 1B66.
Annual report of the eurveyor general of the public
lAnda in the Territory of Utah for the yaar 1866. Annual report
of the surveyor general of the public
I«nda acqnired from Indian tribes by treaty dnce Uarch 1, 1853,
and the amonnt ot conddentlou paid therefor. Statement
of the quantity of
limdi of the several State* and Territories cultivated in the year
1850, value of the priiducts, and value per acre. State-
ment of the number uf acres of the
lands impn>ved and anirnproved, cash value of farms, value of
Arming implemant« in each State and Territory in the year
1860. Statement of tlio quantity of-. ••• .. -
lands. Katimate for an appropriation to enable the Qeneral Land
Office to furnish a tabular statement of the disposition ot
the public - 1
I* Plata and its trihutariea, in South America. Beport of the anr-
vey and exploration of the
Lead, and the manufacturca thereof, annually, from 18i0 to 18B6.
Statement of the value of the importa anil exports of for*
eign and domestic and home consumption of
leather, and manufactures of leather, anmuilly, from 1640 to ie&6.
Htatement of the value uf the Imports and exports of foreign
and domestic and home consumption of
light-houae Board of the operations uf the llght-huuse esUbllsh-
ment during the year 1866. Annual report uf the..
Ught-honae oi light-boat at the marshes at the head of Pamlico
sonnd. North Carolina. Report of the Secretary ot the
Treasury, relative to a
IJght-houss establishment dnriug the year ending June 90, 16fi6. I
Estimates for appropriations for the snpport of the •... {
Ught-faoosei and contingenclei during the year ending June .10,
1S5T. Estimate! for an appropriation fur
Louisiana selected under acts uf March S. 1849, and September 28,
1850. Statement of the quantity of awamp and overflowed
land in the State of
Lonidana fur the year 1666. Annual report of the surveyor of
public lands in the Stole ot
Lonlaiana tot the year 1856. tttotement of the length, cost, debts,
annual receipts, and running eipensea of the railroads in the
Ktato of
lAniavillB and Portland Canal, with an estimate fur an appropriation
forrepairiugtheeame. Beportof the board of directoraoftha.
yGoo^ e
Ihll contmctoTH, for fullures to dellveT the miiilR, daring the year
1RS6. titnteiDeDt of the Bdcb and deducUona from the pay
oftha
Hall contriutorB durinfc the year ending June SO, 1856. Statement
of the addition li ullowancne ni.idc to the
Hail contrHct'ira, during tbe year ending June 30. 1BS6. Statement
of the rurtailment uf tbe mill Airvice. and the pay of the
Halls in Btoainahipa to foreiitn cuuntrieii duriug the year ending
■Tuna 3I>, ISiS Eetimalet fur ^proprlatiuns for the trani-
porlation of the
Ifails in ete^mnliipe to foreign cuuntriea during the yeai ending
June SO, 185T. Statement of the amount of postage re-
ceived on the
UallB In EteamBhipB to foreign countries on the 3Dth of September,
1H^^ StHtemeut of the pay fur the trannportatlon of the...i
HfdU from Vera Cms, via Acapulcii, t« Han Franiiiico, Beport of the :
Fin-tmiuiter Ocnenil on the contract of lUmBey &Carmich,
for the i.mn»pi>rt«tiiin uf the ;
Maibmade under the authority oi the PuetOlfice Department during ;
the yenr ending June •JU, 185(i. Stattimeot of the offers and l
contracts for : 1
U^l service for the year ending June DO, isas. Statement of the I
couditl.>ii of the !
Ibul service by railroads, as in operation on the 30th June, 1856. |
Statement of the |
Hall service by railroads, as in operation on the 30th September,
iHSe Stitementof Uie ■
U>dl service by Bteambuats. bii In opcr.itiun on the 30th September,
IHiB, Stiteuieiituf the
Hall servlcii for the year endini; June 30, 185S. Estimates for ap-
propri-itions for Uie foreign
Hall service for the year endiug June 30, 1858, Estimates for ap-
pr»priati->D8 (ur the
ISaH servic-e dnrlnu the year ending June 30, lfl&6. Statement of
the contrflctH made fur the lanrl and water
Hall service during the year rnding June SO, 1858. Statement of
the additional allowances f»r the
Hall service and pHy i-f omtmcturB during the fear ending June 30,
IR5ti ijtatemeut of the curtailment of the
H^ne durini! the year 1866. Statement of the length, cost. debt«,
miming expeni>es. and the annual rocuipls of the several
ridlroH<l» in the State of
Hanufnctures uf the United States and TcrritoriuHfurthe year 1810.
StAlemt-nt of the population and value of the ..
Hanufoctures of the United States and rerritoriesfor theyear 1820.
Statepuent uf the population and value of the
HanufactureK -S the United States and Territories for the year 1830.
Statement of the population and value of Uie
Manufactures uf the United States and Teriilories fur the year 1640-
Ktatement of the population and value of the
Uanufwturm of the United States ani Territories for theyear 1860.
St-itenient of the population and valae of the
HoouEici ures uf wool in the United States for the years 1840 and
IH50. Stat«iDentof the capital employed, raw material used,
hands employed, and the product of .
HanufiLctiires of cotton for the years 1840 and 1860. Statement of
tbc cspltal employed, raw material used, and the product of
the
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UumbctiiKe of oottoD, anoiullj, from 1810 to 1856, InduaiTe.
BUtement of tbe valne of the impoiU of foreign and export
offorrig;n and domestic . ..
Hanobctacee of iron during the yeara 1840, 1850, and 1855. State-
ment of the capital employed, raw material oaed, aud pro-
duct! of the
Hwabctareaof iron andsteel, annual];, from 1840 tol85G. Btate-
ment of the value of the imports of foreign and eiporta of
foreign and domestic, and the borne consumption of the
Uariiw corps of the dstj, during the year 1656. Report of the
commandant upon the condition of the
Harioe oorpa of the navy, on the 3Ut October, 1856. General
return of the officers, non-commissioaed offiwra, mufliciana,
■nd privates of tlie
Marine corps of the navy, for the year ending June SO, 1658.
Btatement of the estimates for appropriations for the sup-
port of the qoartermaater's department of the
Harlne corps of the navy, during the year ending June 30, 1857.
Statement of the eatimstes for appropriatione to supply de-
fldendes in the appropriatioas (or the support of tlie . .
■ariiie corps of the navy, during the year ending Jnne 30, 1858.
Rstimates for appropriations for the support of the pay-
marter's deputment of the
Uarine corps of the navy, during the year ending June 30, 1856.
Statement of the pay and emoluments of the several officers
of the
llsiine hospital fund, dDting the year ending June 30, 186G.
Statement of the receipts and expenditures of the
Marine boe^ntBls, daring the year 1656. Beport of the progress in
the oomtruction of the
Marine hcepitals. Statement of the appropriation, cost of site,
dat« of contract, contract price, and date of completion of
the-.
Hailliine laws of nations, respecting the rights of neutmis in war.
Correspondence between the fiecrelary of State and foreign
governments relative to the amendment of the I
Maiyl^id, during the year 185S. Statement ot liie length, cost, I
debts, BnDtiBl receipts, aud running e^^penset of the several I
ndlnMda in the Slate of I
Msrwsrhnnrtlii, during the year 1856. Statement of the length, |
coat, debts, annual receipts, and miming expenses of the ,
several railroads in the State of
Medicine and Snrgery of the navy of the operations of his bnreau
and the loedicsl service of the navy, during the year ending
September 30, 16GT. Beport of the chief of the Bureau of.
Papa-i atcan^anying On nbotw neporl.
A. — Estimate of the amount required for the support of the
Bureau of Hedldne and Surgery for the year ending
Jnne 30, 1808 ;
B. — Estimate of the amount required for the support of the |
medical department of vessels in comm^on, navy {
yards, naval stations, marine corps, and coast survey,
for the year ending June 30, 1858
Mercbaodise imported, re-exported, and consumed, the estimated '
popnlation, and the rate of consumption per capita an- 1
nually, tram 1821 to 1856. Statement of the value of the
Merchandise exported annually, from 1821 to 1866. Statement of
tbe value of the foreign and domestic. .. . . | S .
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Ueichandlee free of dat; and pajing dutj Mmnallj. from IRSl to
June 3D, 1856. Staterouatof the value of the
Merchao'lUe re axported anniiAlly, fyom 1831 to IS^fl. Statement
of Ibe value of the dntlable
Mercbaodiie within the United BCates daring the fiscal je&r ending
June 30, 1856. Btatement of the receipte and diapoaal of
the
UendiandlBe condemned at the port of Neir York for eai h fiscal
year undvr the tariff acta of 1S42 and I81S. Statement of
the quantity and value of the
UerchandiKe eotered at the port of New York during the quarter
ending November 30, ISIS, and the quarter ending June
30, 1896. Statement of the number of entries, entered
value, appraised value, and rate of advance of the
Ueichandise at the port of New York annually, from July t, ISifl,
loJuneSO, 1S56. Staieioetit of tbe numberof entries nf...
Mezko, duriog the year 18Se. Commercial relations of the Dnlttd
SUtea with the republic of.
Michigan, for the year 18SS. Annual report of the satvejor gene-
ra] of the pnbllc lands in the State of
Ulcblgau, dariog the year 185S. Statement of the length, coat,
debta, ODnnal receipts, and running expenses, &c. , of the
several railroads in the State of
unitary Academy, daring the year ending June 30, 1866. Report
of the coloael of engtacers of the army of the condition of
the
Military Academy, on the 30th of September, 1856. Blatemunt of
the officers and professors of the . .
MiUlary Academy, for the year 1856. Annual report of the Board
of Vi»i(orsof the
Military Academy, during the year ending June 30, 185S. Esti-
mates for appropriutiona for the support of the
UlUtary establishment, during the year ending June 30, ]866.
Statement of tbo contingent expenses of the
Htlitary ronds. (Bee roodt.)
Militia of the sevtml States and Territories, during the year end-
ing Juue 30, 1856. Statement of the oiilauice and ord-
nance stori-'B distributed to the
Uinnesota, for the year 1866. Annual report of tbe iurveyor gene-
ral of the public lands In the Territory of
Minnesota, during the year 1856. Report of the culbnet of 'lopo-
grapbical Engineers on the cunditlOB of the military roads
in the Territory of
UUItia of the several Btntes and Terribiries for the year 1856.
Report of the Secretary of War. transmitting an abstract of
the returns of the
Mint of the United States and Imnches and aeMy office, from 1T93
to September SO, 185S. BtAtemcnt of the amount of the
coinage at the
Mint of the United States and branches and nssay office during the
year ending June 30, 1S66. St«tement of the amount of
depooits and coinage at the
Mint of the Dnlted States and branches, from 1794 to June 30,
1856, Statement of the cost of the
lUnt of the United States at Ban Franilwo. Callfurnla. during (he 1
year ending June SO. 1858. Estimates tor appmprialloas V
for the salaries of the ofGcen and wi)rlin<«n at the )
Mint of the Dnlted Statex and branches and assay office during the
year 1858. Report of thu dlrM-tor of the operations uf thu.
Mint of the Dnlted States at Philadslphla. from ITSS t« 1866.
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lOot of the Uuttod Slates at San Krandgoo, from 18U ta 1»56, in-
cluiire. Statement of the amount of the coloage at the
Wot of the United SUtes at New oil'eans, from 1838 to 1856, in
clnidre. Statement of the amount of the coinage at the
Mint of the United States at Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1838
to 1856, IncluHlve. Statement of the amotint of the coinage
at the branch
Mbit of the United States at Dahlonega, Georgia, from 1S3S to
1856, incloaive. Statement of the amount of the coinage
at the branch
Mint of the United States and branches and Bssay office during the
jear ending June 30, 1858. Estimates for appropriations for
the support of the
Mlaiwppi during the year 18G6, Statement oftthe length, cost,
debts, annual receipts, and running expenses, ftc , of the
■eveial railroads in the State of
Vlwniiii for the jrear 1856. AddiuI report of the surveyor general
of the public lundt ia the State of
Mlfiiiil daring the year 1856. Statement oF the length, cost,
debts, annual receipts, and Tanning costs of the several rail-
roads in the State of.
BavUcol Almanac during the year 1856, Report of COmmaader
Charles H. Davis of the progress and condition of the
Hsntical Almanac during the year ending June SO, 1858. Esti-
matei for apprc^riations for the expenses of compiling and
printing of the
MaTsl Academy during the year 1866. Report of the Board of Ei-
aminersof the condition and operations of the..,
Baval Academy during the year ending June 30, 1858. Estimates
for appropriations for the support of the
HaTol hospitals during the year ending June 30, 1858. Estimates
foe appropriations for the construction and completion of
works and for current repairs st the
Nival magazines during the year ending June 30, 1858. Estimates
for appropriaiions for the canstruction and completion of
works and current repairs »t the
Naral Observatory durine the ye^r ending Jane 30, 1868. Esti-
mates for approprintlons for the support of the ...,,
Natal practice ship Plymouth during the year 1856. Report of
CommoDder J. f. Green of the cniise of the
Navigation authoriEed and erected prior to I>cceml)er, 1856. State-
ment of kind and location and cost of the aide to
Navigation ^(S« Cammera and JVai^atun]
Navy, of the operations of the navy and the Navy Department
during the year 1866. Annual report of the Secretary of the.
JZfpDfti andpapm aammpaajfi^ the t^joet.
A. — list of deaths, resignattons, and dismisdons in the navy
since the last report
R— Synoptical report of Commander Thomas J. Page, on
the late "exploration and survey of the river Ia
Plata and itatribntariei."
C. — Lieutenant 0. H. Berryinan's report of the cruise of the
United States steamer Arctic
D. — Letter of Lieutenant H. P. Maury, traasmlttlng report
of Professor J. W. Bailey of an analysis of qiedmeni
obtained tiy Ueutenant Berryman in bis crnise in the
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E. — Beport of ft"n'inl Board of Eiaminers In relation to
organUatlOD and condition of Naval Academy at An-
napolis, Maryland
F. — Beport of commandant of midehipmen in relation to the
lat« cruise of the practice ship
Q. — B«port of the superintendent of the Nautical Almanac
In relation to its progress. &c
No. I. Detailed estlma^s of the oCBce of the ISucretary of
the Navy, including those of the Buperintendent of
the Nautical Almanac
No. 1. Beport and detailed eetiniates of the Bureau of Tarda
and Docks
No. 3. Report and detailed estimates of the Bureau of Ord-
nance and Hydroi^raphy, Including those of the
Naval Observatory and Hjdrogtnphical Office and
Naval Academy «
No, i. Beport am) detailed estimates of the Bureau of Con-
ttruction. Equipment, and Repiir
Ko. !>. Report and detailed estimates of the Buieau of Pro-
'mions and Clothing
No. S. Beport and detailed estimates of the Bureau of Medi-
cine and Surgery
No. 7. Beport of the commandant of the marine corps, and
dettdled estiouttea from the qiiartermagter and pay-
master of the corps
No. 8. General estimate of the office of the t^ecretnry of the
Navy and the several bureaus of the department ..
No. 9. Qeoeral estimate of the southwest executive building. -
No. ID. Summary statement of the estimates for the navy,
the marine corps, and for spedal olijects
No. 11. General e«Umate for the support of the navy
No. 12. General estimate for the support of the marine corps.
No. 13. General estimate for special objects under the Navy
Department
No. U. Comptroller's statement of the appropriations for
the Navy Department, viz: Balances of appropria-
Uons on the Ist of July, 1855 ; appropriations for
thn fiscal year 1855-'66 ; repayments and transfers
In the same time ; the amounts applicable to the
service of the year 185S-'&G ; the amounts drawn
by reqafsltion from the treasury in the some period;
and the balances on the SOtb June, 1856, with such
sums specially deeignated as have been carried lo
the surplus fund
No. 16. Abstract of expenditures under the head of contin-
gent expenses, as settled and allowed at the office
of the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, from July
1, 1855, to June 30, 185B, Inclusive
NaT7, transmitting a statement of the names and compensation of
the clerks and other pcrvons employed In thu Navy Depart-
ment during the year 1B56. Report of the Secretary of the.
Kiry, transmitting a statement of the contingent expenses of the
Navy Department during the year ending June SO, 1866.
Beport of the Secretary of the
Nary, transmitting a statement of the pay and allowances of the
several officers of the navy and marine corps during the
year ending June 30, 185G. Beport of the Secretary of the
Navy, relative to the amount of money paid to the contractors for
constructing the dry^dock, hasin and milwaj at Fensaoola,
Florida. Report of the Secretary of the .....
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Navj, tiUDimitUng copies of the Navy Register for the ^ear 1857.
Letter of the Secretary of the — ...
Harr Department during the jeai ending Jnne 30, 1S66. State-
ment of the coatingent eipcDBe* of the
H*Ty Department during Uie ye&i 18SS. Statement of the OMUes
and compeniuition of the clerkB and other penoos employed
in the
Navy Register for the yeu 185T. Letter of the Secretary of the
Nnvy, tmnemitting oojaea of the
NSTy yards daring the year ending June 30, ISSS. Estimate fbr
appropriationa for the conatruction uid completion of works
and for current rep^n at Uie
Nebrada for the year 1S56. Annual report of the tarvejor gen-
eral of public lands In the Territory of
Hebruka during ttie year 1BS6 Report uf the colonel of Topo-
graphical Engioeerg on the condition of the military roads
In the Territory of.
Nebruka. Additional entimatcB for an appropriation for the mile-
age and per diem of the membera of the legislative assem-
bly of the Territory of.
Netherlands during the year 18S6. Commercial lelations of the
United Statea with the
Neutrals In the time of war. Protocol of the Congress at Paris
reapecting the riglita of ....
Neutrals in time of war. A letter of the Secretary of State to the
minister from Brusaels respecting the rights of
Neutrals in time of war. A letter of the Secretary of Stal« to the
minister from France reapectlng the rights of
Neutrals in tinie of war. A letter from the cbargi d' affaires from
Runia rcKpecllug the rights of
New Qrannila during the year 1S5B. Commercial relations of the
United SUtes with
New Hampshire during the year 1866. Statement of the length,
cost, debts, annual receipts and running expenses of the
several railroad* in the State of
New Jersey during the year 18iS. Statement of the length, cost,
debts, annual receipts and running expenses of the several
r^lroads Id the State of -
New Mexico for the year 1B5E. Annual report of the surveyor
geueral of the public lands in the Territory of
New HeiiiXi, A list of the grants of land by the Spanish and
Heiicau governments in the Territory of
New Mexico on the 30tb of June, 18dS. Statement of the posi-
tion and distribution of the army in the department of
New Mexico, relative to certain land claims in that Territory. Re.
port of the aurvsyor general of the Territory uf. .....
New Uexico. Report of the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting
transcripts of three private luid claims in the Territory of..
New Tork during the year 1856. Statement of the length, cost,
debts, annual receipts and running expenses of the several
railroads In the State of.
Nicaragua, during the year 1856. CommercLiI relations of the
United States with
Nitre fur military service. Estimate fur an appropriaUon for the
discovery of a more efficient mode of manufiicturing..
North Carolina during the year 1866. Statement ot the length,
cost, debts, annual receipts and running expenses of the
several railroads in the State of..
Not way daring the year 1SS6. Commercial relations of the United
States with
In- (
Offen uid contracts for carrying the malll, nude under the anthOT-
ity of the PoBt Office Departmonl, during the jear ending
Juae30, ltj56. StatemeDt of tbe
Ogdensburfch, New York. Ei<timBt« for an appropriation for the
enlargement of the building erecting for the cuBtom-houae
and post office at . .
Ohio during the y eAr 18SS. BtatemeDt of th« length, cost, del>ti,
annual reoelpto. Mid nmaiDg eipeneet of the several rail-
loadi ia tbe State of ..-.--
Ohio uid other westerD rivers. Report of the Secretary of War
relative to the value of the commerce, tonnsge, itc, of the.
OMenbargh dnHng the year 18!>6. Commercial relations of the
United Statea with
OtdDMlce of the United Slates army, of the operations of bis de-
partment during the year eniJiug June 30, 185S. B''port of
the oolonel of
Ordnance and ordnance stores distributed to tbe tnltitU during the
year ending June 30, 1B5G. Statement ol Ibe
Ordnance and ordnance stores issoed to the •rroy . anij to the several
military posts, during the year ending June 30, 1856. State-
ment of the
Ordnaace and Hydrography of the navy, of the operations of his
department during the year IS56. lleport of the chief of
the Bureau of - ......
Paptn oceaa^ttn/yiag At oioM rfMt.
A. — For p«y and contingent expenses of tbe bureau
B. — For p«y of officers OD ordnance duty .,,
C. — For ordnance and ordnance stores ,
F. — For the parcbue of article], and Incidental
connected with the Naval Observatory and Hydro
graphical Office --....
Q. — For the pay of snpeKntcndent and officers on duty at
tbe Naval Obaerralory and Hydrogmphlcal Office
B. — For the erection, repair, &c., of buildings, and fur con-
tingent expenses at tlie Kavnl Academy
J. — For the pay of officers, &c, at the Kaval Academy
D. — Statement of value of storea on hand, and values re-
oelved and expended from July 1, 1865, to June SO,
1856
E. — Statement of amount and cost of labor from July 1,
1855, to June 30. 1856
Otdnanoe and Hydrography during the year ending Jnne 30, 18S8.
EaUmatei for appropriations tor the snpport of the Borean of.
Ordnance andordnancestoreaduring theyear ending JaneSO, 1868.
EsUmates for appropriations for the purchase of
Or^on and Washington. Ktatemnitpf the progress In the geologi-
cal Teconmdssance of the Territorle« of
Oregon for the vear 1856. Annual report of the surveyor general
of tbe public lands In the Teirilory of —
Or^on daring the year 1856. Reports of tbe commanding general
of the opersUoDS of tbe Army la tbe Terxitury of .
Oregon dnring the year 1856. Report of the oolonel of Topogra-
phical Engineers on the condiUon of the military roads In
the Territory of.
Oregoa. Beports on the nnmben, characteristics, locatides, and
condition, Ac, of the Indians In the l^rritoryof .....
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Fkdfic, oa the SOth of Taae, 1456. SUtement of tbe portion
distribatloo of the army <d tbe depattiueot of tbe
Padhc ooMt, during the year IiiSB. Beports of thci commanding
general of tbe oporatioot, pocltions, and diatribution of the
ami; on the - ,,
Podflc railroad explorations and lurve;! during the year I8SS.
Report of the engineer tn charge, of tlieprogre>s In the
Page, of the exploratiuo and iiirvejr of the lirer Ia Plata and Ita
tribntaiiee. Beport of Commander Thomas J,
Pamlico (oand, North Carolina. Keport of the Secretary of the
Treasury relative to a light-house or light-boat at "
manhee at the hsad of
F^prcnlia, for Iobki sostdniM] in New Oileani in ISiil. (or
poodence Iratween the Becretniy o) SUte and the mlniater
from Austria, relative to the claim of Micbikel
rainnifli in arriving in tbe United States by sea, from foreign cc
trie*, during the year endlog December 31, 1S66. State-
ment of the -
Pateot fund during the year 1856. A statement of the recelpta and
expenditures of the .
Patents, of the operations of his oCSca during the year 1866.
port of the CommisBloner of
Patents have expired daring the year 18S6, with their InvenUons
and class. An alphabetical list of the names of the persons
PateDts for designs liavo expired during the year tSSS. An alpha-
betical list of the names of the persons whose
Patents for inventions that have expired during the year IS&fl. A
dasslGed list of the
Fktent* for designs that have ex^dred during the year I85S. A
cissdfied list of the
stents for Inventions and discoveries Iiave been gnwled during tbe
year I8S6. Alpbabeticn] list of the namesof the person '
Patents for inventions granted during the year 1S56. A dsadfied
lUt<rf the
Patents for Inventions and dlecoverhis. Issued during the year 18S6.
Description and cUnuof
hUents for inventions and diHcoveriei, issued during the year 1856.
Descrtplion and claims of. .
PUents for iDveotlons and discoveries, issued during the year 18SS.
ninstntioDS of tbe deacriptiona and claims of
Patent*, relating (o sgricnitnral statisUca collected, and the pro-
curement and disMbution of seeds and cnttlngs, during the
year 18G6. Report of tbe Commissioner of--
Patent OIBce, showing the expenditure of the money appropriated
for the pBrchsae of s«ds. Beport of the ComniissioQer of
the
Paymatter Oeneml of the United States army, of tbe operations ot
his department during tbe year ending June 30, 18S6. Be-
port of tbe
PMiItenUary tn the District of ColamUa for tbe year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1R66. Annual report of the warden of the
Pennsylvania during the year 1866. Statement of the length, oost,
debts, aanoal receipts, and running expenses of the several
Inroads in tbe State of
PenMOola, Florida. Report of the Secretary of the Navy relative
to the amount of money paid to the ooatradois for con-
structing the dry-dock, bwin, and railway
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Vol. Put. Doc. tfe.
Papal ammfanymg 0\e nioM rrpori.
A. — Tabular at«t«ment showing the Dumber of vrvtj pen-
nonera, oader the ru-ioiu ocU, on the rolls in the
different States nnd Territoriea, June SO, 1866, wiUi
the omoantB of their uiauKl pension b -.-
B. — I^balnr statement showing the amoonts paid during the
year ending June 30, 1856, to artay penaioDers under
the various Beta, in tbe different States and Teirlto-
C. — Tabular* statement showing the nnmber of navy pen-
Bionera on the rolls in the different Stated and Ter-
ritories, June 30, 1S56, with the amounts of their
annual pensions
D. — Tabular statement shoiring the amount paid during the
jear ending June 30, 1856, to navj pensioners In the
different States and Territories ■
E. — Tabular statement of the balances of funds in thetiwds
of the agents for paying armj pensions ia the dlBbr-
ent states and Territories, June 30, 18S6
F. — lobular statement of the balances of funds in the hands
of agents for pa; ing naval pensions in tbe different
States and Territories, June 30, 1856
Q. — Compendium -
PsnsIonB under the various acta during the year ending Juna 30,
1856. Btatement of the amount paid In the several titates
and Territories for army
Pennons during tbe year ending June SO, 1856. Statement of tbe
amount paid In the several States and Terrilories for navy..
Pendoos in the different States and Territories Statement of the
balances In the hands of agents for paying army
Pensions in tbe different States and Territories. Statement of the
balances in the hands of agenta for paying navy ....-
FenElons daring tbe year ending June 30, 1858. Estimates for ap-
propriations for the payment of
Pensioners under the various acts on the rolls of the vaHonn States
and Territories, with tbe amount of tbeir annual penslcoa.
Statement of the number of army
Pendoners under the various acts, in the different States and Ter-
ritories, during the year ending June 30, IB&G. Statement
of the amount paid to army
PeniioDers on the rolls In the different States and Territories June
SO, 1896, with the amount of their annual pensions. State
ment of the number of navy
PtnaioDers In the different States and Teiritories during the yea
ending June 30, 1BG6. Statement of the amount paid I
Persia. Estimates for an appropriation for the diplomatic mission
Pern during the year 1856. <;ommercial relations of the United
SUtes with
Fhlladelphbt, Report of the Postmaster Oeneral, asking an appro-
priation for completing and furnishing the post office at ....
Philadelphia Entlmates for an appropriation for the constmction
of a building for tbe accommodation of the United States
Popnlatlon of the United States from 1821 to 1866. Statement of
the estimated ........... . .......
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Pf..
Mid Ttrritorieg for the year 1H20. Statement of the
and Territorieg for the yea^ 1S40 Statement of the
PopvUtir.D and value of the manufHCturen of the United States
I'
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2
2
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160
1S2
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166
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PmUI BRreemcnt between (he United SCatei and Canada. Addi-
Pottal treaty with Great Britain. Statement of the additional
A.— Aggregate amount of pOBtngra— inland, eea, and fbreli^
—on letters and other mailable matter received and
2
2
2
2
i%.
B. — United StatcK mail eervice abroad. h» in opetatlon DQ
C. — Statement of the Bums paid tm the yesr ending June
30, 1856, on the New Tort >nd Uvcrpool. New York
and Chngrea, and the AHtorla and Piinama mail line*
D.— Additional articles of ngreement Kttling further detail*
T90
K— Additional articles of afireement between the Poet Office
Department of the United States and the Post Office
1 1 2
1 ! 2
1 ' 2
I'""
Report of the Auditor of the Treasury for the Poat Office
expenees of the Post Offiie Department during the year end-
the fbreign mail service for the year ending June 30, ISG8.
the moil eerrlce during the year ending June 30, 1858.
Letter of the
ductions from the pay uf-mail contractors for failures to
deliver the m^i during the year 185fi. Iteport ufthe
Postmaster Genetal, transmitting a ittatemi-nt of the names and
the Post Office Department during the year 18S6. Keport
Postmai
ir OeneiHl. trammittiiui bq estlmabi for si
IteiKirtof the..
Poitmwter General, traaimittiog a Btatemciit of tbe oSen knd o
tractH fur carrjiDg Ihe ihkII msdo during Ihe jeu eodlDg
June 30, 18se. Beportofthe
PoatmoaterQiinera], tratiBmlttiDKaatatemeDt of the Ituduid water
moiU eatablUhed, of e "
curtailment of Dial] Eerrice during the jeu- 1SS6. Buport
of the
Poet ofGce ftt Phlloilelpbia, Estimate for ad appropriation for ix
pleting and furnigliiQg the
Pott OBics Ucpnrlment duriofc the ye&r endiuK Juue 30, tS56,
Beport of the Auditor of the Treasurj for the Post Office
Di'partment of the receiptii and expenditure* of tbe
Post Office Department during the fear endinf; June 30, 1BS6.
Beport of the E^Mtmaater General, tranamltting a statement
of the contingent eipenieti of the.
Pott Office Department during the year 165G. Report of the Poat-
moater Ocneial, tranamitting a atatement of the names and
compeoBetion of the cierka and other persona empioyed in
tbe
Poit Office DFpartment during the jtaj ending June 30, 1856.
Statement of the offen and cxintracta for carrying the maila
mode under the authority of the
Port Office eitennfun during the year Igfi6. Beport of the engineer
In charge of the progren in the erection of the
Port cfficcR during the fear 1896. Bepott of the engineer in charge
of the prngreM in tbe conatructloD of thebuildingi for
Potomac river. In the District of Columbia, nt the Little Kalla.
Beport of tbe engineer in charge of the arectlon of the
bridge over .
Potomac river, in the District of Colamhia. Report of tbe plana
and eatlmate* for erecting permanent brldgea acron the
Plwldent of the United States on tbe etate of tbe Union, with ac-
oomponying document* and report*. Annual meast^ of the
Dacummtt and rtporfi atawwjMMyiwy At otsee.
Cotmt Waleweki to Count de Sartige*. Uay, 186G — (Trang.
latlon.f
Trandation annexed to protocol No. 23. — (Declaration.)
Tntnalation of protocol No. 21 —Sitting of April 16, Ufi6.—
(Eitract. I
Mr. Maicy toMr. Seibeia, July U. 1868
Hr. Harcy to tbe Coon t de BortEgea, July 28, 1856
Ur. De Stoeckl to Mr. Harcy, November 28, 1856.— (Trana-
latlon )
Hr. Woudaon to Mr. Marcy, March 28, 1S56
Executive mlnnlea of the Terrilory of Eanaaa, from the Irt
of July, 185S, to tbe 3Dth day i<r December, 1855..
Qovemor 8haanon to Hr. Marc]-. A|>ri! 11. 1856
The Pieddeat to Governor Shannuu— telegraphic— May 23,
isse
The lame to the mrid— telegraphic— same dat«...
The tame to the name, Jnne B, 1B56
OavercoV Shannon to the Prwideiit, Juno IT, l8fiS, with ae-
cnmpanlmenta .....
Memorial to tbe Preddent from inhabltoote of K&
23, 1866
Governor Sharnon to the Pretddent, August IB, 1
Mr. Marcy to Governor Shannon, Aagaat 2S, 185i
Vol. Pui Doc. Pi|«.
Pnddentofthe 0Dlt«d SUta on the tUte of the UdIod-Coi).-
EsecoUve minutn of the TerHtory of Kantu, from Septem-
ber 9 to SO, 1BS6, iDctuslve
Ur. Vmcj io Qoveruor Qeiir;, &ept«mbei 23, L8SG
The nme to the Bamr, (by telegraph,) September 27, 1666..
QaTemor Geary to Mr. Uarcy, October 1, 1BS6. with an ac
companlmeiit ....
The same to the same, Oclubei 15, 1866
The nme to the nme, (by telegraph,) November T. 1866...
Btipoit of the Secretary of the Interiur. showiDg Uie opera-
UouBof the Interior Department during the year 16S6.
(See Aifcrwr)
B«port of the Secretory of Wiir, ihoning the operatloofi of
the army and War Department during the year 1866.
(Bee War)
Report of the Secretary of the Navy, thawing the operation!
of the oavy and Nary Depwtment during the year
185a. (SeeJVocy)
Bcport of the Poetmaiter Oeneral, showing the opetatloDS of
hia department during the year 1866. (See PM-
mufs- Gtmrat) . .
Fre^dent of the United States, transmitting a report of the Secre-
tary of Slate relative to Hamet Caramaily, since hia i
neiiun with the govenunent. Measage from the ..
Fiealdeut of the United Statei, tnunnittlng an extract from the
letter of the Oovemor of Kanati Territory, together with a
copy of the executive minutea of the Territory. Uea
lh>m the. ,
foMident of the United State*, tranamitting a copy uf the decrM
and regulatlona for consular jurisdiction in China. Meat age
from the
Fnddeot of the United States, transmitting reports relative to
expenditure and liabilities fur persons called into the ser-
Tice of the United Statee in the Tenitorr of Eausaa. Uea-
Hge fmn the
PreddcDt uf the United SUtet, transmitting a copy of an act of the
Btale of TenneMee offering the government the Hennllage.
MriMge from the ..
Freaident of the United States, transmitting copies of a coTiee|>ODd-
ence growing out of the restoration of the ship Besolute ti
her Majesty's service. Ifeosage from the.
Fleddent of the United 3tatei, tmnimlttlDg a report of the Secre-
tary of the IVeasnry on the expenditures and liaUlltie*
IncDited Icr pay and other eipeniea fbi peraoni called into
the service of the United States in the Territory of Ean
Message from the
FiMJiliint of the United States, transmitting reports of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury and the Secretary of War relative to the
unplofmcnt of government urchitects. Hessage from the..
nwddent of the United States, transmitting the annual report of
the director of the mint of the United States and branches
and assay office for the year 1856. Message from the..
Prealdeiit of the United States, transmitting the consular retains
«f shipping, ship building, &c., in foreign coiutries. B'
Mge from the .,
Picddent of tba United States, transmitting on estimate fur an ap-
propriaiton for the discovery of a more efficient mode of
manubcturing nitre. Uessoge from the
Preildent of the United States, transmitting reports upon the ni
bers, characteristics, localities, and condition of the Indians
tn Caliluraia, Oregon, and Washington, mesan-.e from the ..
■.oylc
Prcddeat of the United States, traoimitting oofiee of the corn-
apondence aad pnpen relative to the clunu of Frands Dai-
nese, (Ktiog consul at Coostantinople. Message from the...
Pdrate land claims in the State of Floiida sarveyad and located.
AlUtof Ihe ....
Private land claims la the Territory of New Miiico. granted bj the
Spanish and Mexican govemmeuts. A list of the
Private laud claims in the Territory of New Mexico. Letter of the
Secretary ef the Interior, transmitting reports relative to
Private laad claims in the Territory of New Mexico. Report of
the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting transcripts of
Provisions sxportea luinually. from 1821 to June 30. 1856. State-
ment uf thu valne of the breadstuSTa and
Provisions and Clothing of the navy, of the operaliong of his bureau
daring the year 1656. Beport of the chief of tbe Bureau of.
P^tert aaoHiyiaiigBig lit ofioce njfrl.
A., — Estimate of the expense of the bureau for the fiscal year.
B— EHtimate for provisions for the navy for the fiscal year..
C, — Estimate for conUngcnt fur tbe navy for the fisol year .
D. — Statement showing the value of provisions, clothing.
and small stores on hand
E Statement showing the value of shipments made by the
bureau to foreign stations
F. — Statement showing the cost of provisions, clolbing. and
small stores condemned
G. — Abstract of proposals received for navy supplies
H. — Abstract of proposals received forclothlog and clothing
materials
I. — Abstract of proposals received for small stores
K. — Abstract of piuposals received for salt-water soap, can-
dlen, &o.
L. — Alwtract of proposals received for beef and pork
M. — Abstract of proposals received for fresh beef and vege-
K. — Abstract of proposals received for transportation of
O.— Statement of c
s made by the bureau during the
FrDvisloaa and Clothing of the navy during the year ending June
30, 1B5S. Estimates Cor appropriations for tbe support of
tbe Bureau of
Pnutla daring the year 1856. Commercial relatirau of tbe United
Btfttes with
Public Buildings in tbe Territory of Kansas, relative to tbe progrexs
in the erection of thecapit:>l. Beport of the Superintendent
of..
Public Buildings, of the operations'if his office during the year ISifl.
Anaiinl Report of the Commissioner of .
Public Buildings during the year ending June 30. 1S56. Statement
of the receipts and expenditures of tbe CommlsKioner of
Public debt on November 19. 185G SUtemeot of the amount is-
sued, amount reiieeuied. and the amount outstanding of the.
Q.
Quartermaster General of tbe United States army, of the operations
of his department during the year eodlngJane 30, 1SS6.
Beport of the ... ,.,
Vol. Pul. Doc. P^a.
SailroadB nnder the arU of ISbS, Blatement of tb« amount of
landB granted to the neveral Statea for coDStructlos--
BallroodB, as in operation on June 30, 185E. StaCem«Dt of the mail
(ervlce by the
BBilroadB, u in operation on September 30, 1BS6. Statement of the
mail KiTlce bj the .
BaUnxuli In the isTeral Stattes. Statement of the length, (
pentra, and annual receipts of the.
BunMij and Cannick for cartylng; the mall from Vers Criii. via Aca-
pulco, to San KranclBco. Report of tlie PoBtmastei General
n theo
;tof..
Beceipts and expendltares under tbe direction of Ibe Commiesioner
of Pabllc BulldbgB duiing the year ending Jane SO, 1HS6,
Statement of tlje -
Beeclpts and eipenitlturesof the Punt Office Department during the
year ending June SO, I8b6. Report of the Auditor of tbe
Treaanry for tbe Putt Office Department, of the
Becetptfl and expend itureg of tbe government during the year end-
ing June SO, 1B5S. Statement of the
Beceipti and expenditures of the government during the quarter
ending September SO. 1896. Statement of the...
Beeeipta of ibe government from customa, public landa. and all
other aourcea, from March 4, 1789, to June 30, 1856. State-
ment of the amount of the ,
Beceipta and expendlturea of the marine boepitat fund during the
year ending June 30, IHSG. SlAtement of the
Beceipts and expenditures of the CLlckaaaw trust fund during the
year 1B56. Statement of the
Beceipts and expeodlturee of the patent fund during the year 1856.
Statement of the
Beoeipta and eipendltures of tbe UnllM states daring tbe fear end-
IngJuncSO, 1856. Statement of the 1
Bedproclty treaty with Great Britain during the year etnUng June
30, IS5S. Estimate for an appropriation for continuing tbe
work assigned to tb" commiselon uuder tbe
Becmits (or the army during the year ending beptembcr 30, 1866,
and the expenditures therefor. Statement of tbe numt>er
of the
Begister of the Treasury, of the operations of his office during tbe
year ending June SO, 185G. Annual report of the
Begister of the l^easury, transmitting a statement of the balances
on the boolis of hln office remaining unsettled more than
three years prior to June SO. 185S. Statement if tbe
Bealgnationi in tbe navy during tbe year 1856. Statement of the.
Beaolute to her Britannic Uajesty's service. Gorreepon deuce grow-
ing out of the restoration of the ship
Bhode Island during the year 1856. Statement of tbe ieagtb, cost.
dshla, anuoal receipts, and running expenses of the several
railnMdsiu the Slate of
Bloe exported anDualiy, from 1821 to I8SK, wilb tbe average cost
per Iterca. Statement of the quantity and value of the
Blvers and harbom of the Atlantic coast during tbe year 1x66. An-
nual report of the colonel of engiueeri of the Uuited States
army, in relation to the improvement of Ibe
Bivers. Report of tbe Secretary of War, relative to the value of
the commeror, tonnugo. &<;,. of the Ublu and olbcr western.
Boada In the Territory of Hinacsota d-.^ring the year 1856. Report
uf the colonel of Topographical Engineers on the eoodilion
of tbe military ..... .... . !
iaw^ic**
Vol. F*n. Doo. Fiffc
BiMd> In the TerritoriM of Euisu and Nebrukft daring the yekr
1R66, Report of tbe colonel of TnpogmpbicaJ EngiooeiB
on tbe«mdi«ooof the military
Boada ia the TeniUiriea of Oregon and Woahlngton during the ^ear
1856. &epoil of the colonel of Topo)(rai)hical Sngfaeert on
the condition of the nllltarj
Bnid« to the Secretory of State, retpecting tbe rights of nentnJi
in time of war. Letter fton tbe charge d'affdrei of ......
Bnarfft during tbe year IBfiC. Commercial relations of the United
StAteiwlth
Sal^tre for the military wrvice. EBtlmate for an i^p">prlatiOD
for the diecjrery of a mure effidimt mode of man uhctn ring.
Sandwich Iglandi during the year 1836. Commercial relatioiu
ot the United Btatea with the
Sardinia during ttie year 18SS. Commercial miatlonB of the United
States with
Saxony during the year ISbS, Commercial reiatlona of the United
States with
Seamen during the year ending June 30, ISftfl. Statement of
the receipts and expenditure* of the marine hospital fand
for tbe reUef of the sick and disabled ...
Seamen registered in the Bereral ports of the United States during
the year ending Septemlier 90, 1666. Report of tbe Secre-
tary of Slate, transmittiug sa abstntct of the retums of
American
Seeds and cuttinga fur agrlcultumi purposes during the year 1866.
SUtement of the eipenditurBs (or the purchase of
Shiptdng, ship buildiog. ftc., in foreign countries. Consuiar re-
turns of the
Etam during tbe year 1856. Commercial relations of the United
States with
Sak, aod tbe manufactures thereof, imnunlly, from 1840 to 1856.
Statement of tbe value of the Imports and exports of the
foielgn and dumestic and the home consumption of
Silver deponited at the mint of the United States and branches,
from IHH to 1856, Inclusive. Statement of the amount of .
Silver coinage at the United States mint and branches and assay
otSce, from IT93 to September 3D, 1856. Statement of the.
Silver coinnge at thu United States mint and branches and assay
ofSce duiing [he year ending June 30. 1H5S. Slatement of
the depuaiti'B and
Mlver coinage at the mint of the UuitLsl States and luanches and
assay office during the year 1856. Statement of the
Silver coins. Rip irt of the dlri^clor of the mint of the United
States upon the finuneee anil value of ci-rlain
Slave trodu during the year ending June SO, 1858. Estimate lor
an appropriation Eor the supprcsulon of the
Smlthsoniau Iiiktltuticm. Statement of tbe stocks held la trust Cor
the bentflt of the
Solicitor of the Treasury, of the operations of his olflce daring the
year endini June 30. 1856. Annual report of the
Solicitor of the Treasury of the InsoWents of the United States.
Statement of the
Sonth Carolina during the year 1856. Statement of the length,
cost, debts, annual receipts, and rnnning expenses of the
several railroads In the Slate of
I^aln during tbe year 1866. Commerdal relations of the United
SUtetwItb
jOy
,„lll
Epede ud bnlKon exported MUtiulIy, from 1821 to 1856. Bt*t«-
inent of the »ftlne of the
Spade in the buiksandio drcuUtioD, from 1790 tolSSS, incliMi*e,
StaitemeDt of tb« uaount of
Spingfleld, lUioois. Estimate for an apptoprution for iacrewlog
tbs lice of the buUding; for a coDTt-bouae and post office at. .
Bt«te to the mluiater from BruneU, reispectiiiK the rIghUof nentrala
In time of war. letter from the Becretarj of.
Btate to the miniiter from France, reipectJng the rights of neatraU
Iq w«. Letter from the Secretoir of
Sttte, tnoamlttlDg an abatnct of the rstuniB rf American MwneD
roistered in the Mrtral porta of the United Ktatee during
the year ending September 311, 1856. Annual report of the
Eecretary of
State, tr.'umittlng eitlmates for an appropriation ^^ addlUoDid
cleiki Id the DeputmuDt of Btate. Letter of the tiecrelarj
of
State, tranunittlngeitimatesfbr an appropriation for the contingent
eipeoaes of the diplomatic and consular agenta of the Uni-
tttdSutes. Letter of the BecretAr; of
Bute, tiaUBmitling a itaCement of the cootlngeDt eipensei of the
Department of State and forelfcn Intercourse daring the
year ending Jane 30, 185S. A report of the Secnitarj of...
State, uking fur an appropriation tor the purchaaeof five hundred
copies of the DipiomaUc Corretpondence of the IluTolntion.
Letter from the Secretary uf
State, trvumitting an ettimate for an appropriation for ciintlnulag
the work aarigned to the cooimlation under the redprodty
treaty with Great Britain during the year ending June SO,
18f>8. Beportof the Secielary of
Btate, transmitting the correapoodence betweiMi the Auatrlan min-
ister and the Btate Department, relative to the claim of Mi-
chael Papprenim, in Kew Orleans, In 1861. Beport of the
Secretary of
State, trnnamitClng a statement of the names aod compensation of
the clerk* and other penona employed in the Department
of State during the yenr 1SS6. Report of the Secretary of..
State, ttanamltting a atatenient of the commercial niUtions of the
United States with foreign nations during the year ending
September 30. 1S5B. Beportof the Secretary of
State, tnuiamittlng an estimate for on appropriation for the eup-
preaaion of the slave trade during the year ending June 30,
1858. Letter of the Hecretary of
Btate, transmitting a statement of the nomlwr, sex, age, and occa-
patloD of passengen arriving In the United States, by sea,
from foreign CO UQ tries, during the year ending Decembei31,
ISSe Beportof the Secretary of
State, ttnnsmittlog estimates fur an appropriation for the diplo
matlc mission to Pemia. Beport of the Secretary of
Sttamboata, in operation on September 30, 1856. Statement of
the mail lerrioo by
Steamboats. Proceedinga of the Qfth annual meeting of the Board
of Inapectors of ■
Steel, annually, from 1S4D to 1856. Statement of tlie import of
foreign and export of foreign and domestic maaufactore* of
lion and . ..
Steel at the port of New York, from 1851 to IS&G. Statement of
Uie prices of
Stephenson and olhen, in the Territory of New Ue^M. Ttaoicript
of the prlrate laud claim of Hugh. ........
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Stocks held b; the Secretary of the Interior in truet Car the bcaeGt
of ladinn tribes undei certain treaties and laws. Slatemeot
of the
Stocki held In trust for the benefit of the Chickasaw Indians.
8tat«inent of the
Btocka held in trust fur t^e benefit of the Smithsonian InaUtution.
Statement of the
Stocks belonging! to the United States. Statement of tlie amount of.
Stocks held at home ant] b; foreij^neni. Statement of the United I
States, State, city, county, town, and bauk |
Sargeon General of the United State* army, of the alterations of his
department during the year ending June 30, 1^56. Annual [
report of the . '
Sarreyor general of public lands in the Statu of Uichij^an for the j
year 1856. Annual report of the.,, j
Surveyor general of public lands In the States of Iowa and WiBC<in- j
sin and the Territory of Minnesota for the year 1856. An- ,
nual report of the
Surveyor gener^ uf public lands Jn,the States of Illinois and Mis- '
eouri for the year 1866. Annual rcpjrt of the '■
Surveyor general of public lands in the Slate of Aikansu for the {
year 1866. Annual report of the ... |
Suti'eyor general of public lanils in the Slate of Louisiana for the ^
year 1B56. Annual report of the |
Surveyor general of public lands in the Slat« of Florida for the |
year 1868. Annual report of the
Surveyor general of public landi In the State of California for the
year 1S5S. Annnal report of the
Surveyor general of public lands in the Territory of Oregon for the
year 1B56, Annual roport of the
Surveyor general of public lands in the Territory uf Washington
for the year ISSS. Annual report of the
Surveyor genmil of public lands in the Territory of Meiv Meiioo
for the year 1H56. Annual report of the
Sorveyur general of public lands in Ibe Territories of Kansas and
Nebraska for the year 1856. Annual report of the
Surveyor general of public lands in the Territory of Utah for the
year 1856, Annual report of the
Smunp landa selected by the several States under the acts of
March 2, 1S19, and September 28, 1860. Statement of the
quantity of
Svamp landa selected in the State of Louisiana under the acts of
March 2. 1B49, and September 28, 1850. Statement of the
quantity of
Sweden and Norway during the year 18S6. Commercial relatioDi
of the United States with
Swltierland during the year 1856. Commercial relations of the
United States with
Telegraphic purposes. Report of the reault of the deep^ea sound-
ings of the Atlantic ocean for
Teonessee during the year 1856. Statement of the length, oost,
debts, annual receipts, and running expensed of the several
railroads in the Ktate of
Tennessee offering the Hermitage to the govi
conditions. Copy of the act of the Icglslati
Texas on the SOth of June, l>-b6. Statement of the positiun and
distrlbntion of the army in the department of
Texas during the year 1856. Statement of the lengih, cost, debts,
annual receipts, and running expenses of the several nUI-
roads In the Stal« of.......... .. ...............
Vol. Put. Doe. Flfi.
Tbxm during the year ending Jane 30, ISSS. Estliiutei for appro-
prUtions for the ludUa service in
Derritori«a dnring the year endins June 30, 183S. Etttlmatee ia:
approprlatlona for the support of the govemmentB in the ...
Tobuoo, exported annually, from 1B21 to 1656, with the ftvemge
cxMt per hogshead. Btatement uf the quantity and Talue of
the
Itotmage of the United Stales, regbtered and liceD«ed annually,
Irom 1789 to 1856. Htat«mant of the
Tonnage of the United Btati^. registered and iicensed during the
jear ending Jnna 30, 18fiS, in the several collection districts.
Statement of the
Totinage of the Ohio and other western rivers. Report of the Secre-
tary of War, relative to the valoe of the commerce and
Tonoage and ccewa of American and foreign vessels which cleared
from the United States for foreign countries during the year
e&diag June 30, 18S6. Statement of the number
Tonnage and crews of American and foreign vesaela which entered
the United States from foreign countries during the year
ending Juue 30, 1656. Statement of the number
Tonnage of American and foreign venels arriving from and de-
parting to each foreign country during the year ending June
30, 1866. Statement of the
TcKuiBge of reeeeU that entered into each State and Territory during
the year ending June 30, 185S. Statement of the nutatier,
crews, and . ,,.,
ToDDBge of vessels that cleared from each State and Territory
daring the year ending June SO, 1866. Statement of the
number, crews, and ..
^nnage of American and foreign vessels which cleared &om each
diitrict of the United States during thp year ending June
30, 1866. Statement of the number, crewa, and .
Tonnage of American and foreign vessels which entered into each
dlatrict of the United States during the year ending June
30, 1866. Statement of the number, crews, and
Tonnage of American and foreign vessels which departed &om
each district of the United States, and the countries to which
they cleared, during the year ending Jane 30, 1B5S. State-
ment of the number and
Tonnage of Americui and foreign vessels which entered into the
several districts of the United States, and the countries from
whence they arrived, during tue year ending Jnne SO, 18SS.
Statement of the number and..
'nmnage of the several districts of the United States on June 30,
1BB6. Btetement of the
Tonnage of vessels bnilt iu eachStateand Territory during the year
ending June 30, 1HB6. Statement of the number and......
Tonnage of ttie United States, and the proportion employed in the
whale Bshery, cod fishery, mackerel fishery, and the ooast-
log trade, from 181& to 18GS, inclodve. Compaiatire
statement of the ... .
Topographical Engineers of the army of the operations of his de-
pnrtment, uid on the condition of the improvements of the
harbors on the northern and western lakes and the western
riven, daring the year 18G6 Beportof the colonel of
nesanrer of the United States of the operations of bis office during
the year ending June 30, 1866. Annual report of the
l^eaaorer of the Uolted States, transmitting a statement of the ao-
connia of Uie government for Uie year ending Jnne 30, 1866.
Letter of the
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tba jeu ending June 30, 1868. Anrnuil report of the Sec-
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No
qnwter of the Oteal year 1867 ending fieptem-
No
ia&3, and on Kovember 16, lti66, stating the
Ho
No
United SUtes for BevenJ of the Indtan tribes and
No.
No.
No.
«, SUtement of bulitnce of varioue other Inut fondn...
T. Statement exhibiting the itock belragtng to the
United gtatee in the D[am&l Swamp, Chenpeake
and in the cities of the Dtatrtct of ColumbU
8. SUtemeot eibibitlog the gold and liivei coinage at
the mint of the United Btatei in the aEveTal
7eart from Ite eslahU^hment in 1792, and in-
cindlag the coinage of the branch mlnta and
tbe assay office (New York) from their organiu-
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No.
9. Statement ezhibitiog the depoeibt and coinage at
aany office dining the fiscnl year ending June
No
No
10. BtaUment exhibiting the amount of coin and bnl-
lion imporied and exported aanually from 1B2I
to 1856, incliuire, aad aleo tbe atoonnt of im-
11. Statement exhibiting the grow ralne of export*
8S
No
No.
the United Htal^a annually from 1789 to June
30, 1866 1 also the reglBtered and eorolled and
llceneed tounage employed in Bteam D«Tigatlon..
tonnage and enrolled and llcenied Mil and
Bteam tonnage In each Btate and collection dia-
86
No
1856, QDder the sereral heads of cnatoms. public
tbe Mme period, and tbe partlcnlar twUt and
price of lands nnder which the leveDtM bom
No
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Vet. Put Doe. Vft.
Tttmataf, report of Secntarj of. p«p«rt accom panning— Contiooed.
So. is. Statement eihlldtliig the ya'ue of fordgn ' mer-
chiiDdiHe Imported, re-eiported, uid aonmmed
tnnUBMy Inim 1>ZI to IHSB, Incltuive, and alMO
the MtimHted populstion ftod rat« of cooaamp-
tion per cnpita duriaf; theiaine period
No. IT. Statement exhibiting the total Tslue of fmportg
■nd the tiiiporte coniamed in the United States,
eiclnidTe (>f Bpecie, during each flacal jear from
^ IHSl tn 1866, nhowlng alw) the Taltie of faral^
and domestic exports, ezclnslve of apede, and
the tonnage employed, dnihig the Muns period*.
Vo. IS. Btatement eihibitiug a inmmary Tlew of the ex-
port! of domestic produce, kc, of the United
Ijtatn daring the years ending Jane 90, 164T,
1848, ISm, labO, 1861, 18G2, 18fi3, 1864, 18&B,
and 1858
No. 19. Statement exhibiting the value of certain arttclei
imported daring the years ending June 30, 1844,
184S, 184S. 1847, 1848, 1849, 1860, 1861, 1861,
1863, 1864, 1856, and 186S, (after dfducting
the re-exportations,) and the smoant of duty
which acCToed on each durlog the same period,
reipectlTely
Ho. iO. Statement exhlbiiing the ralue of foreign me>dian-
dlee and dome»tlc produce, &c., exported anna-
ally from 182110 1866
No. tl. Statement exhibiting the quantity of wloe, spirits,
&c.. imported annaailj from 1843 to 1S6S, In-
No. IS. Statement exhibiting the value of Importtanuaally
froni I8il to 1866
No. 13. Statement exhibiting the valne of dutiable mer-
cliandliw re-exported annually from 1811 to 1868,
inclunWe, and showing, also, the value re-
exported from warehouses under the act of Au-
gust 8, 1846
Ko. 34. Statement exhibiting the aggregate value of bread-
stulb and provinions exported annuiUly ttom
1821 to 1H58
No. 16. Statement rihi biting the quantity and value of cot-
ton exported annually from 1821 to 1856, inclu-
sive, aiid the average prioe per pound
No. S6. Statement exhibiting the quantity and value of to-
bacco and rice exported annually from 1811 to
185S, Inclusive
No. IT. Statementexblbitingthevaluesofironandmanufac-
tures of Iron, and iron and steel, steel, wool and
manufflctures of wool, mnnufiuturrs of ootton,
dlk and mnnufdctures of silk, flax, linen sad
linen fiibrics, hemp and manuhctarea of hemp,
nanilla. sun, and other hemps of India, and idlk
and wontted irciods, imported from and exported
to forelKn countries from 1840 to 1868, both
yean incluidve ; and alto showing the domestic
exporU of like artlclea for the same periods
No. W, Stateinenc exhibiting the value of Iron, manuEao-
tures of Iron, and in>n and steel, steel, sugar,
winea, and all hiUrics of which wool, cotton,
illk, flax, or hemp Is a oomponent part, imported
annually from 1S4T to 1B6S, both Inclusive, with
the duties which accrued thenon during Meh
rear, respectively i.
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report of Secretary of, pitpera accompuiyiiig — Continued.
No. 39. Statemant ezbiblting the exports to and the importa
from Canada and other British pOHsesgioiii In
North America, Iiom the Ist da/ of July, 1851,
to the 30th day of June, 1866
Ho. 30. Btatemeut exhibiting the amount of goods In ware-
house on Jul; 1, I85S, and on the Ist of each
■acceediog month, until July I, lgS6
No. SI. Statement exhibiting a Hynopsis of the return! of
the banks in the different Btatcs at the dote*
annexed
No. 31. Btatement exhibiting a oomparative view of the
condition of the banki in diSorent Bectiona of the
Union in lSb3-'&i. 18U-'6S, and 18fi5-'fiG
No, S3. Statement exhibiting a genemt statement of the
condition of the banks according to returns dated
nearest to Janoary 1, tSSG
No. 3<. 'tatemeut exhibiting a conpiiratlTe view of the
condition of the banke of the United States, ac-
oordli^ to returns nearest to January I, 18ST,
18*3, I8S1, 1861, 185ft, and 1856
No. 36. Statement exhibiting the amount of capital em-
ployed by banken banking without charters, and
by money and exchange brokers, In the differ-
ent States
No. Sfl. Statement exhibiting the population of the dlfierect
States and Teiritories, and the value of the real
•od personal estate therein ; It having been pre-
pared in part from official eoBmeratlons and ral-
nations, and in part upon estimates
Ko. 37. Statement exhibiting the amoant of moneys In the
United States treasury ; amount of drafts oot-
standiog : amount subject to draft ; amount of
receipt* and amount of drafta paid, as shown by
the IVeasurer's weekly exhibit* rendered during
the year ending June SO, 1856
B No. 1. Statement showing the annual average export
prke of flour at New York from 1800 till June
30, 18G6 ; also the annual average price of flour
in the dtles of Boston, New York, PhiladelphU,
Baltimore, New Orleans, and St. Louis, from
1800 UU June 30. 1856
B No. I to B No. 6, inclusive. Statements exhibiting the
population of the tereral State! and l^rritories,
with oert^n statiiUcal information, taken from
the censuses of ITSD, 1800, 1810, 1820, IBSO,
18*0, and 1850
B No. 7. Statement recapitulating the prerions statement*,
and giving the population of the United States
acoordlng to said census returns ..
B No. 8. Statement exhibiting the population of each State
and Territory according to census of 1840, and
the amount of the agrioultural and manufactur-
ing productlraiB of each ; (o which li added a
column exhibiting the amount sud prodnctlon
would give to each person in said State* and
Tenitories, 4c.
B H«. 9. Statement m^dng same eihlUts from the census
returns of 1850
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Tttuarj, report of Secretary of, papen acoompMorliig— CooUnaed.
No. 38. From A No. 1 to A No. IT are auadrr reeotntions
of the Hoiue of BepreaeDtaUTea calling for cer-
tain atatlitical [nfuimatioD in connexion wiUi a
propoaed modification of the tariff of IBiS, and
a reduction of Urn rerenne by euUrging the free
list, and calling for Boggedtloiu npon ttiat tub-
Ject, and Id reUtioD to the currency
{Tbe aecompanf ing tables are prepared In res-
ponse to the regolntiona.]
Ko. S>. Statement exhibiting tbe population of the State*
and Territorjea, and the agricultnral prodnrtioiu
of each, with tbe value thereof; the total value
of all the products of each State and Territory
for the year 1840 „.
Vo. to. Statement exhibiting the population of the Statea
and Terriloriea. and the agricultural prodnctloui
of each, with tbe value thereof; the total value
of all the producia of each State and Territory
for the year laiiO ,
No. 41. Btatemont exhibiting a recapitulation of statementa
Nob. 39 and 40, exhibiting the qaantitlea and
values of the agricultural productiona of the
United Statea for the de«dei of 1840 and ISSO,
with an eatimate thereof for 1SS5, and the total
amount of tbe productions for all tbe BtatM and
Territories, for 1840 and 1860
No. 4S. Statement eihibitlug the numberofacrMetapIofed
Id the prodoctlon of tbe different crops in tbe
Statea and Territories, tbeir total product aiul
value, together with the product and value per
acre, for the year 1850
No. 49. Statement exhibiting the number of forma, planta-
Uons, &c., number of acres of Improved and nn-
Impioved land ; average number of acres to each
farm ; cash value of farms ; value of farmtng im-
plements and machinery ; average value of
fanoi; average valueof forming implemenlaand
machinery; average valueof turns, impiemeola,
and machinery, for each Stata and Territory,
and the average In all the Stateiand TerritorlM,
In 18S0, as taken from tbe last census ..
No. 44. Statement oi hlbltlng the numberof establishments,
capital employed, raw material used, hands em-
ployed, average wages per month, and product
of the manufactures ot wool for 1860, aa taken
from tbe censoa for that deoade ; alao tbe pro.
Hoct of the manufoctures of wool for 1840, the
litcrease for ten years, the decreon for ten year*,
and an estimate for 1865
No. 45. Statement exhibiting the foreign importations and
eiportatlona, domestic eiportatlons and home
oonsnmptlOQ of foreign wool, tbe foreign impor-
tations and eiportations.and home consumption
of foreign woolen mannhcturea. tbe estimate of
the raw material contained Id tbe foreign manu
focture of wool consumed in the United States,
tbe number of pounds of domestic wool con-
somed, and an estimate of the total consumption
of wool consumed In the United States of domes-
tic growth, foreign importations, and oae-thinl
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TntMOiT, nport of Stctttarj at, p«p«rt Kooonpiuirlag — ContiDued.
No. W. 8tAt«nieDt eihlblUDg th« pnpnliktinn, muiufiictureB
of wool in the United BUtw, with ma nllotniallt
pel ca)dl« thereof; the domoitic wool. luid an
allotnieiit p«r capita ; hums comumptioD o[ for-
eign wool, and Uie allotment per oaplta ; total
home cotununpHon of foreign and domestic wool,
and an allotment per capita; manofacture* of
foreign wool imported and oomumed In the
United State*, and an allotment per ca]dta there-
of; total conanmpllon of fureign and domeatio
wocden maoufacturea, and the allotmeut per
c»pila; and the total coniumptioD of foreign
and domettlc wool, and one-third the valae of
the foreign woolen imports, (which tepreeeota
the eatimated value of the raw material Uiereio,)
together with an altotment per capita thereof,
foTthefean 18U, 1S6D, and 1B06
No. 4T. Btatement exhibiting the numlwr of ponnda of
wool piodiioed, and its raiue ; the number cf
txjtindi of domestic wool exported, and its value
and the home coneamptloo ; the numlwr of
ponndt of wool imported, and Ita ralne ; the
number of ponndi of foreign wool re-eiporled,
and Ita *slne ; and tlia home ooneamption, with
the value thereof ; the valne of imported woolen
Mtnnftetuwi, and thoee re-exported, and the
home oonmmptlon, together with the total
number of poandi of domeetlc and imported
woel ooaNuned, and the total value of dimieitic
and baported wool and Imptwted woolen mann-
fiwtnree oonaumed in tiie Statea and Territoriia,
for the rewa 1840, 1850, and 18&fi j I .
No. 48. Btatement exhibiting the number of estabiith-
menti, capital emplojed, raw material Uked,
handa employed, average wagea par mtmtfa, and
the prodnct of the mannlhctarea of cotton, fiw
1860, M given by the oansoa fOr that decMie ;
alao tfau product of the manufactorea of cotton
fin 1840, IncreaM In ten yean, deoteaae to tin
yeare, and an eatlmate of the mannftwtnrc . of
cotton fi>r 1666
Ho. M. Btatement exhibiting the foreign importatti> la and
m-exportaltooi, domeatic exportationa a d home
ooHonptlafi of fMwign cotton goodii, together
with the oonaomptton of foreign oitoD goodi
over domeatlo eiportationi ; aleo tlie number of
poonda of 5mi laland and other ottton aanually
exported, with the value thereof, and average
ooat per powtd, and the yearly average of the
Inqmrti and exporte, value id groea and per
ponnd of cotton exported, for the laat eeventctti
yean
No. SO. Statement eihilritlng the fiirelgn importatloni and
exportatlonl ; domestic exportationa ; home oon-
■umption of foreign cotton good* : home cou-
nmptlan of foreign ootton good*, le« domeatlo
exportatiem; the DumbeTOfpoundairfSealalaDd
ai^ other oottM) exported, tiM value (hereof, and
the avenge coat per pound ; uannfocturei of
DOttmi In the United Statea ; home oonaomptton
of domeatic cotton good* ; total home oonaamp- '
*8'
Vol. Put. Doa. P^a.
Tntmarj, report of Secretai? of, paper* woompuiriiig — Oontinoed.
tlon of fbreigD end domeatic ootton Koodi, and
the total product of mana&ctaTea of oottoD,
and exports of i»w ootton, tor tbe yean IB40,
18M, andlBGS
So, SI. Statement exhtbittnjt tbe popniatfon, total product
of manufacturai of cotton and eiporta of raw
ootton, and the allntment per ca^ta thereof;
mann&ctnres of cotton in the United Slates,
and the allotment per cai^ta ; home consnmp-
tloa of domeitic goodi, and the allotment per
capita ; home conaumption of foreign gooda,
and the allotment per capita ; and the total
home coDBnmptiou of foreign and domeatic cot-
ton Kooda, and the allotment pet capita, for the
T«uil840, 1860. and 186S
Ho. OS. Statement exhibiting the number of eetabliah-
menta, capital «iaployed, raw material need,
band* em]dojred. average wagea per month, an-
imal product and total value of pig iron produced
In the United State* In 18&0, at taken from the
census for that jear ; tugether with tbe value of
the production of the aame article for IMO, the
Increaan in ten years, the decrease In ten jeara,
and an estimate of the amotuit prodoced in
1886
Ho. &3. Btatemeot exhiblUng the number ot eatabllsh-
menta, coital employed, raw material uied,
hands employed, average wages per month, and
totkl *altte of iron castlnga prodooed in the
Dnlted States in 1860. aa taken from the cenans
for that year ; together with the valoe of the
prodncUoQ of the aame article for 1840, the in-
crease In ten yean, the deoreaee In tea yean,
and an eatimate ot the amount produced in
1856
Ho. 64. Statement exhlbttlng tbe number of eetabllFh-
meata, capital employed, valne of raw m iterial,
hand* employed, avenge wagea per m<mth, and
total valne of wrought iron maanfacturea pro>
dnoed in the United SUtei in ISfiO, as taken
fhim the oenaua for that year ; together with
the value of the production of the aame article
for 1840. the Incraaae in ten yearK, tbe decrease
In ton yean, and an estimate of the amount pro-
dwMdlnl866
Ho. 56. Statement exhibiting the yearly value of iron and
mannhctureiof iron and Iron and steel, cast, abear,
Qetman, and other steel, Imported from and ex-
ported to foreign oountiies ; domeeUc exports of
tbe like articles ; hojie consumption of foreign
iKHi, and mannlactnres of iron and iron and steel )
home oonsomption over the domeatic export of
ttie Mue articlee.aud the total coninmptlon of
foralgn Iron, manufiactnree of iron and iron and
iteel.cait,eliear,OeTmaA, and otiier steel, over
domeatic exportatlons fbr the last seventeen
yean, and the yearly average for the aforesaid
Vo. 66. Statement exhibiting the valne of tbe Air«lgn Im-
portations and exportation*, dotneetic exporta-
tlona, home oontnmptiMi of fbndgn importaticMH,.
Goby
Vol. Pan. Doc Pi(c
Tnamaj, nport of Secretarj of. p«pen MooropMijiDg— CoDtlnaed.
and home oonBumption of foKipn ImporWions,
lew the domeatic exporUtioni, of Iron Mid maiiii.
factuTM of IrOD, tud Iron and gteel ; B,lio the
foreign importatiotu and eiportAtiaoB ; home con-
■umpUoD of foreign Importatioiu ; total home
ooiuumption of forelf^ Iron ood maDnfiiciure* of
iron and iron and «teel,and forelfm cast.ahnar,
Qerman, and other iteel ; the total borne con-
■umptlon of foreign Iron sod maniifactare* of
iron and iron and steel, and foreign out.thear,
Qerman, and other et«el, leu the dcm<-Btjc expor-
tatlona; alto the mannlacture of pig iron, Iron
caatltigs, wrought iron, and the maDufactnre*
thereof in the United Statee ; total manufactnre
of pig Iron , troD caetlnga.and wrought Iron, and
the manu^tnre* thereof In the United Btates ;
coniiQmption of domestic iron, and the manufac-
tures thereof ; total conaumption of foreign and
domestic iron ; and the total consumption of
furetgn and domestic iron and mannfnctnres of
Iron, also cast, shear, Oerman, and other steel,
In the United States for the years 1840 and 1850,
with an estimate thereof for 1855. on the same
ratio of increase aa between the jenra 1810 and
1850
So. 6T. Statement exhibiting the popnlatlon, prodiii:tion of
pig iron, iron castinga. and maoufactures of
wrought iron, with the allotment per capita
thereof; the consumption of domestic iron and
the manufactures thereof, with the allotment per
capita ; tbe bume oonsumptioii of foreign Impor-
tations of Iron and manufactures of Iroo nod Iron
and steel, and oMt, ehear, Oennan, and other
steel, with the allotment per caplls ; aod tbe
total coneumptioD of foreign and domestic iron,
and manufactnresofironandiniDBQdeteel, out,
shear, German, and other ateel. In the United
Blates, and the allotment per capita thereof, for
tbe years 1B40, 1860, and an eatlmate for 1BS6. . .
No. GB. Statement exhibiting oomparalive statement of the
quarterly price of refined bar iron at Ihe porta of
Boelon, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore,
with the quarterly and annual aTerage price at
the above four porta, for the last seventeen years..
Ho. M. Statement exhibiting prices of steel In New York,
from 1S51 to 1SG6, Inclusive
No. to. Statement exhibiting a list of nnmana factored ar-
ticles of import, not produced in the United States
In suffident qnantitlea to oonatttule them artlclea
of bade -
Ko. 61. Statement exhlbttlng tbe foreign Importations and
exporta, and domestic exports, together with the
home consumption of foreign importations of
leather and the manufactures thereof, and the
home cooanmptloo of fbrelf^ Importatloni of
leather and the nannfactnres thereof, less do-
meatic exports, for the laat seventeen years, and
the yearly average thereof
No. it. Statement exhilritlng the population, home oon-
tumptlon of foreign Importationa of leather and
mannfKttmi of leather, and the allotment per .
Via. Put. I>oe. ttf.
Tit»mrf, npmrt of Secretary of, papers accompoiiTing— C<HitliiDed.
capitk thereof, together with the home coniiump-
tion of foreign Importations of leather and the
manafacturei of leather, lesa domestic exports, in
the United iitateB for the feara ISIO, 1S60, and
1865 -
No. SS. Statement eiblbltlQg the foreign importation! and
exportatloDS. domestic exporta, and home cou-
gnmption of IbreigD impurtationi of hldet and
■kine ; aIbo home coDaumptlon of fbreign impor-
tations of hides anil skins, less dumegtic eiporta,
and domestic exports, lees home oonsnmption, of
foreign itaportaUuns of hides and skins in the
UnlMil Btates for the last seventeen jears, and
the yearlji average thereof
No. 64. Btatement exhibiting the popnlaUon, home con-
BUniption of foreign importations of hides and
skins, and the per capita thereof ; also the home
consnmption of fortign importations of hides
•ltd skins, less domestic exports, and the allot-
ment per capita thereof, for the jaars 1840, ISfiO,
and 1B6S
No. 66. Statement exhibiting the foreign importations
and exportations, domesUc exports, and home
consumption of foreign importations of manu-
factniei of glan. and the home consumption of
foreign importations of monulactured glass, less
the domestic eiportu thereof, in the United btates
far the last seventeen years, and the annual aver-
age thereof
No. 68. Statement exhibiting the population, home con-
sumption of the foreign Importations of manu-
factured glass, and the allotment per capita
thereof; also the home oonsumption of the for-
eign Importations of manufactured gloas, less
domestic exports, and the allotment per c»plta
thereof, in the United States &r the yenrs 1810,
1850, and 1865
No. ST. Statement exhihithig the foreign Importations Mtd
expoTtations, domestic exporta and home ooo-
■umpUon of the foreign Importations of china,
porcelain, earthen, and stone ware ; also the
home consumption of foreign Importatioiu of
china, porcelain, ea.-thea, and stoneware, lew
domestic exports, in the United States for the
last seventeen years, and tbe annnal average
No. 68. StatemeotexhtbitingthopopulBtlon.homeo'tuuinp-
tlon of the foreign importations of manubctnies
of china, porcelain, earthen, and stone ware,
and tbe allotment per capita thereof; also the
home consumption of tbe foreign importations
of mannbcturea of cblna, porcelain, earthen,
and stone ware, less the domeetic exports, and
the allotment per capita, in the United btates for
theyeaiB 18*0, 1850, and 1865
No. 69. Statement exbibiiing tbe foreign importations and
eiportations, domestic exports and home oon-
•umption, less dumeatlc exports of hemp ; the
foreign importatioDa and eiportations and home
consumption of manllla, sun, and other hemp
of India, and the total borne aonsamption of >U -
>Goo;
V<d. Put Doe. Pi(c
^CMiDj, report of SocretMy of, papera aooompknrinK— tiontlnned.
kluda of Imported hemp ; ftlao the forelf^n im-
port&tionq and exportotioDS, home ooDHUtnptiOD,
domestio exports, and borne citn«UDiptioa, leM
domestic exports, of msDufMtures of hemp ; to-
gether with the total home coimuaiptloD of all
kindsoflmported hemp, And th« Imported mnna-
bcturcs thereof oTer the domcftlcexporta. Id the
Uolted Btntns for the lust seveateen jean, and
tbe rearlj arerafte tbereof ._
No. TO. BtaitnneDt exhibiting the forelga Importations and
eipiirlBttons, and the home connamptlon of Im-
port«d flax; al«o the fbrelgo ItnpnrtationB and
cxportatlons of linen an<i linen ^brlm, and the
home coDKumptioQ thereof; together with the
total homeoDntamptloQ of importa of flux, and tbs
manufactureB of flax, in the Dnited Btatraforthe
last sereD teen jeara, and the yearly aTerage thereof.
No. 71. Statement exhibiting the population, consomptlon
of imported hemp In the Untied (<tBteB, leM
domertic exports, and the per capita thereof ; the
oooBtimptkni of tbe imported manufactures of
hemp, IsB domeelic exports, with the per capita
thereof, and the total oonsumption of hemp, and
the nanoGtctares of hemp, less domestic eiporta,
and the per capita thereof, in the United State*
fortbejeart 1X40, IKSO, and 1655
No. T2. Statement exhibiting the popnlaliuD, consumption
of imported flax in the ITniled Slatee, and the
aJlotmeot peraiplta thereof; the conmimpUon
of imported manatactares of Sax, and the allot-
ment per capita thereof: and the total consomp-
Uon of Imported flax, and Imported mannfacturei
of flax, wltb the allotment per capita thereof, in
the United Staien for the yean 1840, 1860, and
1896
Mo. TS, Statement exhtbtUng the popnlation. product of
hemp and flax grown in the United Htatee, and
theallotment per capita thereof ; total consump-
tion of bemp and flax in the United States, leea
domestic exports, and the allotment per aqdta
thereof, and the total consamption of forelKO
and Homestia hemp and Sax, and the foreign
iTiacofactarea of hemp and Biu, less domestic
eiporte. with the allotment per ca|dta, for the
jeaia 1840 and 1850
No. T4. Statement exhibiting the for^n importation* and
exportalioQS, domestic export* and home con-
sumption of coal ; also the home oonsimption of
the foreign importations of ooal, lew thedomeatlc
export!, and domestic exports, less the home
consumption of foreign importations of coal in
the United States fur the last seventeen years,
id tbeannnal aTerage thereof
No. 75. 8ta< ment exhibiting the population, home con-
sumption of the foreign Import' tions of ooal. and
the per capita thereof, and tbe hu ie consumption
of tbe foreign importations ot coal, leas the
domestic exports, and the allotniL-iit per capita
thereof. In the United Htales for the jm.n 1840,
IfcSO, and 1858
ooj^lc
Vol. Fm. Doo. Fv*.
No. ai.
Ho. S3.
i of GwwtMj of, papen MOompMirlng — ContlnniKl.
Gtatement exUbitlng the lortAgn imporlat'tiLii mid
eiportatloDs, domettlc exports <uid ume cod-
■mnption of foreign Importatlo'i., of lead, nod
the muiufictareB thereof; tilbu home conmlnp-
tfoQ of foreign Importatf' at, lew domettlc ex-
port*, of lead and tLe manufocturM ol lead,
and domeatlc ezporta, len home conmnption of
tbrdgn Importation!, of lead and the tunntec-
tnree thereof, for the lait lOTeDteeD ]r<Ma, and
the annaal average thereof
Btatement exhibiting the popalatioii. home oon-
■umption of foreign Importations of lead and
maanfacturce of lend, and Ibe allotment per
capita thereof ; also the home consumption of
foreign luportatioiu of lead, and the mannbo-
tarea of iead, leM the domeitlc eiporta, and the
allotment per o^tita thereof, for the jear« 1840,
1860, and ISfiO
Statement exhildtlng the foreign importationa, for-
eign and domeatlc eiportatkina and home COB-
■DmptloD of foreign copper, and the manaftotuns
thereof; togel her with the total home oonaampUoa
of foreign copper and mannbcturee of oopper, lew
domeaUo ezporta, for the laat aeTenteea yeart,
and the yearly areia^ thereof
Statement exhibiting the population, home con-
smnpttoD of foreign capper, and the mannfutarea
thereof, with the allotment per oajdta, and total
home conaamption of fordgn copper and mann-
factumof copper, lev domntic eiporte, and the
allotment per capita thereof, for the jMn 1840,
18aO, andlSSft
Statement exhibiting the for^gn l]i^>ortation» and
esportaUoM and borne coDmmptioQ of forrign
rilk, the Idreign importatknw, exportattona, and
borne oamiiBiplioa of mannftctam of rilk. and
the total homo oODiainption of importatlim of
tilki and maoufactnret of «ilk In the United
Btatea. for the laat aeventeen year*, with the
yearly average thereof .-.
Etatement exhlUting the population, confnmptlon
of imported lilk, and the allotment per capita
thereof ; OMtaampUon of imported mannfacturea
of dlk, and the per c^ta thereof, and the total
botae oonanmption of Importation! of allk and
mannlMituiea of ailk in the United BUte», with the
allotment per capita thereof, for the yean 1M9,
lSM.aiidlS6B; also the prodnctlona of allk in
Um United Statea, and (he alintment per c^tlta
thereof, and the total oonaamption of fbrelgn and
domeatic (ilk and foreign maoobctareeofrillk in
the United Statea, and the allotment per capita
thereof, for the yeara IS40 and I8an
SUtement exhibiting railroad etatiatica of the Doited
SUtea
Statement of United Blatea itocka, State, dty,
county, town, bank, Ac., &c., atocks and bond*
held at home and abroad
Statement of ooet of coinage at tbe mint and
brandiea. Including buUdlnga, madilnery, Ins...,
.•G-ti(5|lc>
lYMioryi report of Becretny of, papers accompanyiog — ContiuDBd.
No. 85. Statemeati' imount of gold and iltver lapposed
to be la •Akh tioo : amouot auppoBcd to be in
banks ; Sbmoant • . nposed to be in the cnunti?,
and the amount of utiik nates in drculatlon, at
the different periods ther^'n named
Ko. 86. StAtemoitof nnmber and amount of coademnatiiinB
of imported goods for frauds on the revenue in
the district of New Tork from lUZ to 1896
No. ST. Btatement ezhibitinK tbe number of entries of
nanufoctuTers' or producers' goods at the portof
New York, with their entered Talue, appraised
Taluf, and the number of entries advaiiced by
tbe apprnleers, and ib* amoant (bei-eof, and tbe
number adrnnced 10 per cent, or more, with the
amoant of 20 per cent additional duty, during
the months of September, October, nnd Novem-
ber, 1846, and an estimate for tbe three preced-
ing quarters, basud upon tbe actual total recelpla
for the jear ; also a similar exhibit for the quar-
ter ending June 30, 1B56, and the three preceding
quarters ; also the eotriesof mercliAndise paying
a specific duty fur the months of September, Oc-
tober, and November, 1846. with the ezhiLJts
aforesaid for tbe three preceding quarters ; also
the purduuted goods entered at the aforesaid
port for the montlis of September, October, and
NovemlMT. 1846, and tbe afareaaid eihibita for
tbe preceding three quarters, and tbe like ex-
hiblts of the purchased goods at the aforesaid
port for the quarter ending June 30, 1856, and
the three preceding quarters ; also the numlier
of annual entries of merchandise at the port of
New York for tbe last ten years, and tbe aggre-
gate thereof
No. 88. Statement exhibiting the amount of appropriations
and expenditures of every kind incurred by the
^vernment, annunlty, «oce Jane HO, 182A, in
the oonstraction, repairs, rent, and preservation
of custom-houses ; the cost, expense, and main-
tenance of revenue cutters and oUier vessels en-
gaged in the revenue servloe ; and the amount
of alt other expenditures incurred in the collec-
tion of the coBloms ciuce tbe above date
A. Btatement exhibiting the report of the First Uomp-
troller on the operalious of his office
B. Statement eibibitlag tbe report of the Second Comp-
troller on the operations of his office
C. Statement ezhlblliDg the report of the Commissioner
of Customs on the operations of his offioe
D. Statement exhibiting the report of the Kiist Auditor
on tbe operations of his ot&ce
E. Btatement exhibiting tbe report of tbe SeaKkd Audi-
tor on tbe operations of his office
F. Btatement eihiblttng the report of tbe Third AaditOT
on the operations of bis office
Q. Statement exhibiting the report of the Foartli Audi-
tor on the operations of his office ..
H. Btatementexhlblthig the report of the Fifth Auditor
on the operaUons of his office
I. Statement ezhlbitlng the report of the Sixth Auditor
on the operations of kis office
report of SMretnrr of, papeti acoampuiyliig~-CoatlDiud.
J. Statement exhilMting the report of the Solicitor on
the opentloiu of hie office
K. BtAtement eihlbitlDK the report of the TreuuTer on
the opemttonK of lii* office
L. Btstement eihlbitinK the mport of the B^feleT on
the operalioDH of big office
H. Letter of Solicitor, with acoompiiDflDg t^bleg, ex-
hibiting the DBinea of certain luiolvent deblon
to theBninnntof|e,213.31S 69
N. Statement exhibiting the balanccB due front buikH
fonnerly depositories of the public money, wbich
are unavailable, and have been io reported by
the Secretaiy of the Treasury for a number of
No. 8ff. Statement eibllii'tinK the number of dieburalDgof"
fleers having pobllc money to their credit with
the depositories, and the amounts held by each
dGporitory. according to the report* made for the
datr* therrln specified ,. .
No. 90, Statement exhibiting report of Captain A. h' Bow-
man, enginetr In charge, on construction of cu»-
toin-houiefl, court- houses, poit offices, marine
hospitalB, and other pnblic buildingB cooQded to
the charge of the Treasury Department
No. 91. Statement eihiUting the receipts and expenditures
of the moriue hospital fund for the relief of sit^
and disabled seamen in the ports of the Dnlted
States
No. 91. Beport of Ught-honse Board..-
No. 93. Beport of supervising Inspectors of steamboats
No. 94. Letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to the chair-
man of the Oommlttee on Commerce, House of
BeprcMntetives. relative to construction of cus-
No. SB. Letter of the Secretary of the Treasnry to the Speaker
of the House of Bepresentatives, rrcnmmendlog
additional leglstation with a view of more ef-
fectually preventing the under valuation of mer-
chindiae
Ho. 9lt. Letterof the Secretary of the Treasury to the chair-
man of the Committee of Ways and Means, of the
House of Itepresentatitet, on the labtect of home
valuation
No. 97. LetteroftheSecretaryof the Treasuryto the Fourth
Atiditor, TelaUva to the two per cent, commlsdon
claimed by Albert Oteenleaf, navy agent al
Waahington, for snms disbursed by talm as pen-
rion agent
No 98. Letter of the Secretary of the Treasury to the Com-
tninaioner of Cnstoms, relative to extra oompen-
Mtion claimed by certain govemment eniploj^
for services rendered in other than office bouri. . .
No. 99. Letterofihe Seerelary of the Treasury to thuSnpi-r.
Inlendent of the United States Coast Survey,
relative toextmcompensatlou clumed by certain
employifa in his office for services rendered in
other than office hours
No, 100. Letteroftbe Secretary ofthelYeasurr to thechair-
mau of the Cummltlee on Retrenchment, United
Slates Senate, on the subject of retrenchment in
Tel. Pin. Doe. Pa|i.
;vGooj^lc
Tnatnif, report of Rocreterj of, papen aooompaiiTiiig—Cuntiniied.
the eipowM of the govemineDt and Improve-
ment Id the mode of doing the bniiiieH of the
TteMaty Depart neot ..
Mo. 101. Letter of the Secrtitarf of the Tnaamj, with uv
compADflDg paper*, addrened to the chairman
of the Commltteii on Finance, of the Senate, rela-
tive to the mode of pajing the ealariee of fineign
ministeri, ooncula, oammerdal agmta, Ac
TittanTj, trftiumittlng an estimate for an appropiiatloa for re-
BtoilDg the ]lght-hon«e work* at Coffln'i PatdieB, Florida.
Letter from the Secretarj uf the
TVeanuy, tnuumitttng an additional estimate for mileage and per
lUem for the iiiaaibnrs of the le^ative aeeembly of the
Terrltot; of Nebraalca. Letter from the Secretarj of the
Aeainry, tranamltUog a statement of the names of the clerks and
other pereona employed in the Coast Barvej of the United
Btatet, with their compenntion, tt^echer with a statement
of the expenditures during the fear ending Jnne 30, 185S.
Report of the Secretarj of the ,
TieMory, transmitting the report of the Fint Comptroller of the
Treamirj upon the claim of the derka and emplojda of the
House of itepreuntativei for extra compensation. Letter
of the Secretarj of the
Traunry, showing the progrew and oonditloD of the coast lurvej
of the United States during the jear ending NoTftmber I,
1866. Report of the Secretary of the
Treasnry, transmitting ealimatei for appropriations for the salariea
of the officers and workmen at the mint of the United
States at San Francisco, California, during the jetr ending
Jane 30, 18&B. Report of the Secretary of the
Tteuarj, tranimitttuK a report of the directors of the Lonlaville
Mid Portland Canal, with an eetimate for an appro[«iatlun
flit repairinfc the same. Report of the Secretary of Uie
Tnewuj, transmitting an addition^ eetimate for an appropriation
for increaslDg the siae of the building erecthig for a court-
honae and post office at Springfield, IllinoU. Report of tho
Secretary of the -
l\«asnrj, tranimittiDg an eitimate for an appropriation for taking
teitlmonj in cases pending in the Court of Claims, Report
of the Secretarj of the .
Tnuarj, transmitting a statement of the oootlngent eipeniea of
Uie Treasury Department during the year ending June 30,
1BG6. Report of the Secretarj of the
IVeunrj, transmitting an estimate for an appropriation for enlarg-
ing the building erecting for a custom-house and poet office
at Ogdenaburgh, Sew Tork. Report of the Secretary of the
TVeasurj, relative to the authority for the employment of a gov-
ernment architect in his department. Report of the Secre-
tary of the —
neuury, transmitting a statement of tbe name« and compensation of
the clerks and other penuns employed In tbelYeaeary Depart-
ment during the year 1866. Report of the Secretiuj of Ihe.
neasnrj, relative to the salary of NInian Edwards, as superintend-
ent of the Wabash salines. Report of the Secretarj of the
l^«aaurj, relative to a Ught'honse or light-ljoat at the marshes at
tlie bead of Pamltoo Sound. Report of the Secretary of the
n«a*Dry, relative totheappointmantof NinianBdwardiassuper-in
tMidentof tbeWabaahHllnea. Beportof the Secretary of the.
Tnamj, tranamlttlng a statement of the reoelpls and eipendl-
tore* of the CbfeluMW truat fond during the year 18H.
Report of the Secretary of the
)tt^le
Tnaaoiy. timnsmltUiiK a report of the lUrActor of the mint of the
United Slate* npoD the iaeotaa and value of certain tmeiga
ooInB. Letter of the Secrelor; of the
Tnagarj, tisasinittiiig »a ratlnuite for *.a appropriation lor oontln-
gendea under the act for the iaaue or loan* and traacurj
note*. Letter of the Secietarf of th« —
Tttmaatj, ttanfmittiDg additional eetimatee fur Ught-houea par-
pMe* for the j-ear ending June 30, I85T. Repott of the
Secretarjof the
bauviT, trauiinltttngaalatemeatof the r«cripUand eipeoditiirea
of the United 6tat«8 during the ;e*r ending lone 30, 1856.
BqMiit of tfa« Secrebu-f of the
"ftMSory, trangmitclog Btateueote allowing the condition of the
banki of the eevenl 8taC«e and Territories during the jear
1806. Bepottof the tkcrelary of the
nvamry , stating hia inabilitf to make the statement of the t>al-
anoei renudniDg on the bookg uf (be Treaaurj more than
throe jtazt. Letter of the First Comptruiler of tlie
TntMiiij. tianamitting a vtatement of the balanpei upon the booka
of the Second, lliird and Fourth Auditor* and Begitter of
the Treatury, remaining nnirttled mom than three years
prior to June 30, 1866. Bepurt of the First Comptrolier of
the
Titmrj, ttanimittlng a statement of the balances upon the liooki
of hie olBce remaining uni>ettled more than Ihree years prior
to June 30, 1866. Beportof the tlecond Auditor of the
neanrj, transmitting a itatement of tbe l>aliuic«e upon the books
of hit office, remaiuing unsettled morn than three ymrs
prior to June SO, 1856. Report of the Third Auditor of the
TttauiTS, tranunlttlng a slatemenl of thu acrounti on the hooks
of bU o^KB, remaining nusettled more than tfaree jean
prior to June 30,1856. Buportof the Fourth Auditor of the
T^eaiu^, ttanfmltting a statement of the Italanoes on the books
of bi* offiM, leioBlDlng onaettted more than three years
prior to June 30, 1856. Report of tbe Re«Uter of the
KeMury, transmitting copies of the accouoU of the disbursements
in money and gooda for the benelit of the Indians during
the year ending June 30, 185E. Report of the Second
Auditor of the
Keasury Department during the year endiug June 30. 1866. Re-
port of the engineer in charge of tbe oSice of constioction
under the .... ... .....
tttuMoij IXspartmentduringtheyear ending June 30, 1866. State-
ment of tbe contingent eipensus iif Ihu
lYeMuy Depoitmi nt during the year IKSU. Gtateravnt of the
names and compensation of the clerks and other peiBona
employed in the.
trtttaty notes. Estimate fur an appropriation fur coatingendea
under the act for tbe issue of luaus and
Tnut a&d epedal funds held by the Uoil«d (itates on 30th June,
1866. Statement uf the balanciis uf appniprialiotis of
Turkey during the year 1856, UommercLil leiatiuus of the United
SUtea with
tnro BidUe* during tbe year 18S6. Commercial rdaUuns of the
Dnit«d Bute* with the
nrugn^ daring the yeai 1866. Commerdal relatlotu of the Doited
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Teaemeld daring the jear 1856. Commerd^l relatioDi of the
United Stateg with _
Termont during the year 185B. Statement of the iength, crat,
debts, annual receipts, and TUDnlng eipenges of the leTeral
raliroadi in the State of
Tesseli In commlHsiun belongiug to the o».vy on October I, ISSS.
Statement of tho
YesBels in ordinary, repairing and equipping, belonging to the navy
on October 1, 1856. ytatement of the
TeaelB on the itockg and in progress of conntmetion belonging to
the navy on October 1, 185G. Statement of the
TeaielE, with their tonnage and crews, which cleared from the tTnited
States for foreign countries during the year ending June 30,
1S56. Statement of the number of Americtin and foreign ..
Yeescls, with their tonnagu and crews, which entered the United
States from foreign countries during the year ending June
30, 1856. Statement of the number of American and foreign.
TesMis which entered Into and cleared from the United States for
foreign countries during the year ending June 30, 1858.
Statement of the nations] character of the foreign
VeneU arrirlng from and departing to each foreign country during
the year ending June SO, 185B. Statement of the tonnage
of the American and foreign
Teasels entered into each State and Territory during the year end-
ing Jane 30, ISSS. Statement of the number, crewa, and
tonnage of
Teasels cleared frwn each State and Territory during the year end-
ing June 30, 18G6. Statement of the number, crews, and
tonnage of
Teasels, their tonnage and crews, which clenred from each collec-
tion district of the United States for foreign countries dur-
ing the year ending Juno 30, 1856. Statement of the num-
ber of American and foreign
Temels. their tonnage and crewn, which entered Into each oollec-
tioQ district of the United States from foreign countries
during the year ending June 30, 1866. Statement of the
niunber of American and foreign
Teasels which departed from each district of the United Btatee and
the countries to which they cleared during the year ending
June 30, 1856, Statement of the number and tonnage of
American and foreigu
Teasels which entered Into the several districts of the United Slates
and the countries from which they arrived daring the year
ending June 30, 1SS6. Statement of the nomber and ton-
nage of American and foreign...
TeMels built In each State and Territory during the year ending
June 30, 1856. Statement of the nnmber, class, and ton-
nage of the
Tessels built in the several Bbttes and Territoriei, trom IB16 to
18G6, indnslve. Statement of the number, class, and ton-
Tlrglnia during the year 1866. Statement of the length, cost,
debts, annual receipts, and running expenses of the several
railroads in the State of
Tutors to the UUitary Academy for the year 1856. Annoal re-
port of the Board of.
_yGooj^le
WKbuh wlmes. Beport of the Secretary of the lYeunrj relative I
to the salary of NlnUa Edvntrdiae iuiwriat«n(Ientaf tbe [
Wabuh dkliiii!*. Report of the Sucretarj of the Tr>a»iir]r relative |
to the appojDtiDiiDt of Nloian Edwards as superJDtendeDt l
of the I 8
War, EhowiaK tLe operHtinDn of the aiiuy and the War Department
durlDg the year ISSd. Annual report of the Secretary oT...
Ko. I. Letters from the Secretory of War and the Adju-
tniot Qencral . ,. |
No. 2. Beportu from Colonel E. V. S'imner |
No. 3. Beporta from the rlepartmcataf the west..... i
No. 4. Reports from the d. partment of the Pscllic 1
No. S. I^^port npuQ the pnigrees of the PoclQc railroad I
eipliiratiooa and surveys I
No. 8. Bepurt on the Opltijl extension, reooDetructloD of I
dome, an<l l\iat Office eitensian I
No. 7. Commanlcation from thu Cumraanding General and I
sta'emcnta of the Adjutant Oeneral i
No. 8. Report of the (juarlrrmaster General ..i
No. 9. Report of the Commipsary General ... '
No. 10 Beport of the Paymaster Oeneral |
No. 11. Bei>ort of the Snrjteon Qeneral . ..i
No. 12. Beport of the Chief Engineer
No. 13. Brport of the Chief Topographical Engineer
Ko. l-t. Report of the Chief of Ordnance |
War, transmitting a statement of the expenditures in the erection i
of, and an estimate for an approprlatioD for the eiteotion of, '
the arsenal at FaycttevHle, North Carolina. A report of '
the Secretary of !
War, tnuiamitting a Btatemeat of the balances of appropriatiODi I
for the Kcrvicc of the army and the War DepartmfDt on I
Jaly 1, 1856. Beport of the Secretary of
War. bansmittin;; ■ truniciipt of the Army Register, showing the
pay and emolumenta of each officer, for the year ending
JuneSO, 1896. Beport ot the Secretary of.
War, tiansmltting a statement of the expenditures at the national
armories, and the number of arms and appendages manu.
factured during the year ending June 30, 1866. lieport of
the Secretary of
War, tnnionitting a ibtemcnt of the contingent expenses of the
military eetabliiibment during the year ending June 30,
189B. Beport of the Secretary of,
War, relative to the authority for the employment of a government
architect. Report of the SecretaiV of ....
War, relative to the value of the commerce, tonnage, ko., of the
Ohio and other western rivets. Beport of the Secretary of..
War, transmitting the official Amy Register for 18G7. Report of
the Secretary of
War, transmitting a italemeiit of the name* and compenntion of
the clerks and other penona cmployrd in the War Depart-
ment doling Uwysar I85S. Beport of the Secretary of
War, transmitting a statement of the contract* made nnder the
aathorlty of the War Department dnring the year 18S6.
Reported the Secretary of ..
War, tranmltting an abstract of the return* of the mlUtIa of the
wveral State* and Territoriet for the year 18GS. Beport of
tlu Stxretarjof.
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W>T, timnBmltttng a itatement of the contingent expeuMS of the
War Depulment during the year ending June 30, 1868.
Report of tlie 8ecrelM7of .
Wu Department during tbe y«»T 18SS. Btatomentof t)te nuttes
4ad compenKktioa of the clerbt and otlier perBoni «nipk>yed
Id tbe
War Department during the jear ending June SO, ISfiS. Htota-
ment of the contingent eipenaes of the ......
Washington. Statement ot the progreig in the geological rec«D>
noiasance of the Territories of Oregon and
Wuhiogton for the year 18S6. Annnai report of tbe aarreyor
general of the poblic landa In the Territory of .
Wuhington during tbe year 1856. Report* of the commanding
general of the operations of the army in the Territory of
Waahington during the year IBSS. Iteport of the colonnl of Topo-
graphical E^glneeni on the conditicMi of the military roads
in the Territory of
Waahington. Beports on tbe nnmben, characteristiCB, localities,
and condition of the Indians in the Temlory of
Washington aqueduct during the year ending Beptember 3D, 1858.
Annual report of the engineer in charge of the (^rations
on the
Waibington luiueduct for the year ending Jnne 30, IS&8. Esti-
mate* for an appropriation for the continnation of tbe
Waahington inflrmary during the year ending June SO. IBSS
Statement of the number of goveroment patients admitted
into the
WaihioKtou infimiftry on July 1, 16S6. t^tuteiuent of the number
of government patients remaining in the
WUee, spirits,&c., imported annually, from 1B«3 to June 30, 1858.
Statement of the quanUty of ..
WlMonsin, Statement ot the quantity of land selected undpr tbe
sevend acta for the improvement of the Fox and Wiioonsin
rivers, in..
mioontiu during the y«ar 1856. Annnal report of the surveyor
general of public lands in the Stale of. .............
Wisconsin during the year ISSti. Statement of the lengUi, cost,
debts, annual receipts, and running expennes of ^e several
railroads In the State of ..
Wool in the years 1810 and 1850 Statement of the capital
ployed and the material used and product of the
tures of
Wool, from 1840 to 1S5B, inclusive. Statement of the foreign Im-
porlBtioa and exportation and home consomptioa and the ,
conmimption of domeetic -
Y.
Tarda and Docks, of the operations of bis bnreau during the year i
ending June 30, 1856. Report of the Chief of the Buiean of :
Paperi aeeo«g>anj/difi lit lAon rtport,
A. Oeneral estimate from yards and docks i
No. 1, Eetimate for tbesnpport of the bureau
No. 2. Eeti mate for recruiting etation*
No. S. EHtimate foroflicers andothertatyardsandslatioDB
No. 4. Statement showing the sums which make up the first
and second Items in paper A
No. ft. Estimate for Improvemenla and repairs at yards and I
stations... ............ ..
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Taidf and IXkcb. Report of the Chief of the BnraMi of— Con.—
Ho. S. Srtlmate for improTeiaeiita and Topito at boepilAli
No. 7. ErilBute tot improTemenla Mtd lepalra of nuvudne*.
Twdi Biid DoAe dotliiK the Tear 18611. Abetnct of the ofien and
oontnuta made to fninlih artioUa omning voder the cogni-
HBoe of theBanao of.
Z.
ZaOrerela dnrfaig tbe Tear 189B. Commradal leUHciiu of the {
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DISBUBSEMENTS FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE INDIANS.
LETTER
THE SECORD ATOITOR OF THE TREASURY,
Cojnea ^ accounts by persons charged wUh the disbursement of moneys^
goods, «c. , /or the henejit of the Indiana.
Jabcabt T, 1857. — Laid Dpoo the table, aad ordered to be printed.
Treasubt Depabthent,
Second Auditor's Office, January 6, 1857.
Bib : I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of Btich accoants
as have been received at this oMce by persons charged or entntated with
the diBbnrsement or application of moneys, goooB, or effects for the
benefit of the Indians, from the let of July, 1866, to 30th Jnne, 1866,
iaclnBive, together with a statement containing a list of the names of
all persons to whom goods, moneys, or effects have been delivered
within the same time, specifying the amount and objects for which
they were intended, the amount accounted for, and the balances (under
each specific head) still remaining in their hands ; prepared in obe-
dience to an act of Congress of the 30th June, 1834, entitled "An act
to proyide for the organization of the department of Indian affurs."
I hare the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. CLAYTON,
Second Auditor.
Hod. N. F. Banks,
Speaker of the Souse of MepreseiUatives.
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34Ta CoKORSss, ) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ( Ei. Doc.
3i BiaioH. i I No. 32.
ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES— MINT, SAN FEANCISOO.
LETTER
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
AddUiomat eatimatea for ihe, hraau^ mvnt at Ban Francisco, f^- -r^^ ^
Tbkasdst Dkpaktheiit, J(amary 7, 1867.
Sir : I have the honor to aabinit a copy of a letter from the director
of the mint, of the 3d nitimo, recommending that the appropriations
for the branch mint at San Franciaco may be increased for the eerrice
of the year to end Jane 30, 1858, over the sums contained io Uie
printed estimates, as follows:
SaUries of officers and clerks $8,500 00
Wages of workmen 4,800 00
Incidental and contingent expenses 21,416 00
And also recommending an appropriation of $40,000 to cover defi-
Under date of Jane 30, 1856, the director of the mint reported to
me his having been advised of a deficiency at the said branch, and
recommended that on estimate shoold be sabmitted to Congress for
the sum of |30,000 to cover the amoant; bat having doubts npon the
sabject, and being desiroas first to ascertain whether the espenditnres
at this branch had been judicioosly and economically made, I declined
at that time to sobmit sach estimate.
In order to ascertain the general character of these expenditures
the accounts of the branch were examined, and' a letter, under date
of July 4, 1856, was addressed to the saperintendent, pointing out
items which appeared to be objectionable, and this letter having been
sent under cover to J. Kob8 Browne, special agent of the department,
he was instructed to investigate and report upon the subject. His
report of this examination into the aflairs of the branch mint, and
shoving considerable reduction in the current expenses, bear^ }^\6
2 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES FOR
August 6, 1866, and, with tlie reply of the superintendent of August
4j and other papers herein referred to, is respectfully snhmitted.
I am, very respectfully,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Hod. N. p. Babks, Jr.,
Speaker Haute of Bepreaentativea.
Mint of the United States,
Philadelphia, June 30, 1856.
Sib: I regret the neeeasity of calling your attention to a deEciency
in the appropriation and means applicahle to the ordinary expenses
for the branch mint at San Francisco, California, during the fiscal
year ending to-day. I have just received a letter on thia suhject from
the superintendent of that branch of the mint. He says : " 1 would
heg leave to call your attention to the state of our means for the
bfuance of the present fiscal year. By reference to my letter of the
19lh December last, in reply to yours of the 19th November, you will
perceive that I made no calculation for paying the whole or any part
of the acid contract in New York, hut excluded it entirely from my
estimate, but I find in your last account a payment of |3,337 62 for
acid, which payment, together with the large drafts on our 'wages
appropriation,' will render it absolutely necessary that we have a
deficiency appropriation of at least |20,000, eoxiusive of the $10,000
to be paid /or acid, or $30,000 in all, which amount you will please
ask for, that we may have it at the earliest poBsible moment, as the
workmen have not been paid for the month of May, and they are
obliged to borrow money for their support at 3 per cent, per month."
It would appear that the deficiency stated arises, in a great mea-
sure, from the large amount of coinage which has been executed, and
a consequent increase in expenses, especially in the wages of work-
men, there beiog a large force employed and much overtime allowed.
As requested by the superintendent, I commend the subject to your
attention.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your faithful servant,
JAMES EOSS SNOWDEN,
Director United Staiea Mint.
Hon. James OtDTHEIS,
Secretary of the Treasury,
WaekingUm, D. C.
Mint of the United States,
Philadelphia, December 3, 1856.
Sie: By the late mail from California I have received a detailed
statement of the appropriations required for the support of the branch
mint at San Francisco for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1868.
These estimates I now transmit to the departmeDt, in accordance
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with the euggestioQ contained in my letter of the 27th day of Octo-
ber last. In the absence of any estimates from that branch, I aa-
snmed that their operations would amount to thirty millions per
annum, and that the expenditures would be .'.... |396,249 00
The deductions for parting, &c 124,T49 00
Estimated amount of appropriation required 271,500 00
The superintendent's estimate of forty millions ifl $471,215 00
Less deductions for parting, &c 165,000 00
Amount of appropriations asked for 306,215 00
The increase in the several items of appropriation are as follows:
Sahiries of officers and clerks $8,600 00
Wages of workmen 4,800 00
Incidental and contingent expenses 21,415 00
Under this view, the appropriations required for the next fiscal
year are as follows :
For salaries of officers and clerks, (which includes the
additional clerks asked for by the superintendent) .... $36,500 00
For wages of workmen and adjusters 175,000 00
For incidental and contingent expenses, including
wastage 94,715 00
The incidental expenses are stated at $295,715, but from this ia
deducted the sum of $165,000 for parting charges, and the balance
is as above stated, $94,715, which is required to be appropriated.
Tbe superintendent has not expressly included the item of wastage,
but he mdy hare considered that item in presenting these estimates ;
it is probable that the estimates are sufficiently liberal to cover it.
Tbe foregoing appropriations are necessary for the proper support of
that branch of the mint. For the details, I beg to refer to the papers
herewith enclosed.
It also appears that there will be a deficiency in the appropriation
for the present fiscal year, arising in part from the fact that the appro-
priations for the last fiscal year were inadequate, and bills to s con-
fliderahle amount (the payment of which were necessarily postponed)
have been paid from the appropriations for the current year. In
order that that branch may he relieved from embarrassment, and be
enabled to make advantageous purchases of supplies, I recommend to
your consideration the propriety of asking for an appropriation of
forty thousand dollars, to supply the deficiency in the appropriations
for wages of workmen and incidental expenses for the present fiscal
year.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your faithful servant,
JAMES BOSS SNOWDEN,
Director of the Mint.
Hon. Jamis Gdtheie,
Secretary of the Trectsury,
WoBhington CUy. ..^,Gooo|c
ADDITIOITAI. ESTIMATES FOR
Trbasdry Dkpartmbkt, fMy 4, 1856.
Bm: Enclosed you will receive a copy of a letter this day addreesed
by me to Peter Lett, esq., Buperint«ndent of the branch mint at San
Francisco. You will also receive a copy of the regulations men-
tioned in the said letter, to which I ask your attention ; and, further,
you will receive a statement, prepared by the register, showing the
quarterly expenditures of the branch mint from the commencement
of its operations to the 31 st March, 1856 — the latest period which
accounts have been rendered. Tou will perceive that there has been
a gradual increase from the beginning until the last quarter, when
the amount is enormously increased over any former quarter.
I wish you to enter immediately upon a thorough investigation of
these transactions by examining the difTerent items, and inquiring of
the officers or of other sources into the necessity for the said expendi-
tures for labor as for supplies, including the prices paid the faithful
application or preservation of the supplies procnred for the public nse;
and to report to me thereon with as much particularity and detail,
and in as brief a period, as you may find convenient.
Considering the distance of San Francisco from Washington, and
the time required for your report to reach me, and my instructions
again to reach San Francisco, I am desirous that the retrenchment
that may be found necessary should take place at once upon the sub-
ject of wages; this can, I suppose, be immediately reduced at least
334 per cent.
The next most indispensabte retrenchment will be in the number of
employls, and, so far as you can induce the superintendent to concur
in such reduction, that should also take place at ouce under the third
head, to wit: of incidental and contingent expenses. I will thank
yon to inquire upon what authority, and under what instructions,
these expenses are incurred; and to recommend tothesuperinteudent,
and report to me, the best mode, in yonr view, of restricting them
vithin due hounds.
I am, very respectfully,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
iiecretary of the S^easury.
J. Boss Bbownb, Esq.,
Sptoial Agent, (£c., San JVonaeoo, Cal.
Treaburt Dbparthent, Jidy i, 1856.
Sik: J. B. Snowden, esq., director of the mint, has transmitted to
mean extract of a letter addressed by you to him, in which, referring
to a payment for acid in New York of $3,337 62, you observe " that
this payment, with the large drafts on wages appropriation, will render
it absolutely necessary that we have a deficiency appropriation of at
least |20,000, exclusive of the (10,000 to be paid for acid, or $30,000
in all, which amount you will please ask for, that we may have it at
the earliest possible moment;" and the director, supposing that this
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deficiency arises from the Urge amouot of coinage, especially in the
wages of workmen, has recommended the subject to my attention,
witn a view to my laying it before Congress and asking an appro-,
priation to meet it.
The payment for bo much of the acid as was purchased in New
York, and has been stored to meet any future exigency arising from
failure of contractors in San Francisco, was, of course, not especially
in view, when the appropriation was ample for this aud all other
purposes if judiciously and economically applied.
I am not satisfied that it has been so managed ; but, on the con-
trary, am led to conclude, from an examination of the accounts of the
branch mint, that there has been an improvideut and uncalled for
expenditure both for wages and for contingencies.
You entered upon your duties as supenntendeot on the 17th No-
vember, 1856. For the quarter ending on the 30th September pre-
ceding, the wages of workmen were |34,348 45 ; and for the quartet
ending the 30th December, 1855, they were |34,297 17 ; but in the
quarter ending 31st March, 1856, (the first entire quarter under yonr
fluperinteadency,) the amount rose to (41 ,263 90 — being an increase of
more than 20 per cent, on the preceding quarter. So, in like manner,
for the quarter ending 30th September, 1866, the incidental and con-
tingent ezpenses were $32,040 22 ; and for the quarter ending 31st
December, 1866, they were (28,546 33 ; whilst for the quarter end-
ing 31st March, 1856, they rose to (57,506 75 — being more than 100
per cent, increase on the amount of the preceding quarter. These
excesses alone amount to more than the sum which you represented
to be deficient.
Passing from the aggregate to the detail of these expenditures,
they appear to me to be excessive in the following particulars :
1st. In the rates of wages allowed ;
2d. In the number of employes ; aud
3d. In alterations, fixtures, repairs, and supplies of every kind
made and procured.
Upon the subject of the rate of wages, the course pursued in re-
spect to the custom-house might have suggested to you the proper
course to be pursued. In it the compensations have been reduced as
the wages of labor have fallen in the market. Common labor is now
paid in the custom-house at (100 per month, and in the most trusted
places at (120, which are certainly not under the market rates. Ton
should have pursued the same course as well because the reduction
would have been proper in itself, but in view of the deficiency which
has occurred, instead of keeping up the wages of laborers at five,
six, seven, and eight dollars per day.
2d. The excessive number of employes.
For the mere care of the building and attendance in the office, and
exclusively of the operatives in the difi'erent branches, you have now
employed : 4 watchmen, 2 door-keepers, 2 messengers, 1 conductor, 1
rtrter, 2 laborers, and 2 servants, making 14 persons in addition to
millwright at (7 per day, although I find in the abstract of contin-
gent expenses millwrighting for a considerable period chareed as a
separate item. D.gitzectvGooj^k:
6 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES TOB
All the above persons, except the vatchmaa and millwright, are of
the eame general character of employment or dntie-a ; they are in fact
meBsengers. Ten in numher of thia description of persons far snr-
paases any necesBity, which does not, in my opinion, call for more
than three, or, at most four, such persons.
I cannot judge so well of the number required in the operative de-
partment, but from the above sample conclude their oomber is equally
beyond the necessities of the public service.
Upon this subject I must remark that I consider the allowance for
extra vork liable to great abuses, and otherwise objectionable, and
that, although I do not at present absolutely interdict snch allowance,
for the future, I request you to discontinue the practice, if, in your
opinion, it can be done, and if not, that you will report the grounds
of the continuance, and the limitations and restrictions provided to
prevent abuse.
3d. Incidental and contingent expennen.
The advertising charged for appears to me altogether uncalled for, and
considering the number of papers for which charges are made, would
seem to be intended rather as patronage to the public press than for
necessary information. In point of fact, the notices were for the
benefit of the community rather than the branch mint, and would
readily have been published by any paper as articles of news interest-
ing to its readers and without charge. What occasion is there in the
mint for business directories?
Expensive fixture^ and fnmitnre are charged, in respect to the oo
casion for which, under any circumst^nf^s, Ihave great doubts ; but
oonsidering the danger of overrunning the appropriation , I have none
that they ought not to have been provided, at least until another ap-
propriation should be made. A large bill for carpentry is receipted
for oy A. Snyder, and if this person is a brother of the treasurer, the
employment is open to the prohibition cnntainedin the 16th article of
the regulation of 17th March last, of which I enclose a copy.
Bills are charged in the same abstract for labor for long periods,
without stating the nature of the work to be done. The charges for
repairs of furnaces and machinery, and for new implements and tools,
strikes me as being enormous; and I see no credit in the account for
any materials or old tools, or implements of furniture superseded and
disposed of.
Stationery is purchased in large quantities and at high prices. I
find two weigh-Dooks charged at $35 each, and five cap books at |80.
With these facts before me, of the vast increase in the aggregate
expenses of the establishment for the very first entire quarter it was
under your supervision, of the extravagant wages paid, of the num-
ber of employes retained, and of the apparently increased expenses for
furniture, stationery, fixtures, altemtions, implements, &c., I shall
not make an application to Congress as you desire, for an appropria-
tion to supply the deficiency, at least until I shall be better satisfied
in respect to the necessity and propriety of said expenditures.
With a view to this end, I shall send a copy of this letter to J.
Boas Browne, esq., special agent of the department in California, and
request him to make a thorough examination upon the sabjcct. You
MIITT AT SAK FRANCISCO. 7
will please ioHtruct the treasurer to exhibit to him biB books and
papers, and the ofEcers generally to give such inrormatioD and aid io
nis examinatin in their power, and upon his report, when received, I
shall be better able to judge whether the usual appropriations for the
branch mint are, or not, sufficient for all proper purposes.
I am, very retipectfnlly,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasnry.
Pbtee Lott, Esq.,
Saperintertdeni Branch Mint, San Francisco, Ctdifomia.
8ah Francisco, Califoknu,
AvtgHst h, 1856.
Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of July 4th, relative to the increase of expenditures in the branch
mint ; and beg to report that, in compliance with your instructions,
I entered immediately into a detailed examination of the condition of
that institution, embracing a critical analysis of the accounts, and a
minute inquiry into all its operations, especially under the superia-
tendency of Mr. Lott.
Upon a carefhl examination of mofie than five handled Touchers,
I find the result to be as follows:
IKCIDBKTAL AMD OONTDTOEIfT EXPEH6E8.
The instructions of the department having reference more particu-
larly to the increase of expenditures made by the present superinten-
dent, and it being impOBsiole witliin any limited period to obtain the
necessary explanations relative to all the items embraced in the accounts
of the late superintendent, I have referred to them only so far as to
determine by comparison the actual rate of increase ; bow far that
increase was rendered necessary by the amount of work performed ;
whether the prices paid for supplies of all kinds have enhanced beyond
the market rates ; and whether there is any disproportion in the rates
of expenses for the wages of operatives and clerks.
It should be borne in mind that when the branch mint went into
operation a considerable portion of the material for current use, waa
foruished by the Philadelphia mint, and the necessity for purchases
in San Francisco was to that extent reduced. Not being able to
ascertain the exact amount and valr.s '^f the supplies so furnished, it
would he di£BcuIt to determine how far this consideration should
Srevail in estimating the expenditures under the superintendency of
[r. Lott. When he came into office, he received such nnconsumed
material as was turned over to him, but the main supplies of coal,
acids, sulphur, Sic, were exhausted and the amount to nis debit was
very small.
The Touchers commencing on the 16th of November, show that a
8 ADDITIONAL E8TIHATXS FOR
large portion of the items of expense apparently incurred by him
were for supplies ordered and delivered anterior to his appointment,
and are, therefore, not properly chargeable to him. The bills remain-
ing unpaid were presented with the proper certificates; and when he
found upon examination that they were correct he paid them. In
some instances they had not previously been sent in ; in others pay>
ment was deferred by the late superintendent on the grounds of a
deficiency of means.
Commencing with voucher No. 520, paid November 16, 1865, I
propose to submit, with explanatory statements, an abstract of each
voucher embraced in the remaining fraction of that quarter, vis:
November 16, Hennel & Bowden, charcoal delivered at
different dates between October 24, and November
14, all consumed |140 00
521. Fair Haven Oil Company — oue barrel oil, delivered
November 12, a barrel of oil lasts about a month,
a portion, therefore, remained on hand 48 00
622. Yander Mersch, cupels delivered between 8th and
16th of November, 2,000 cupels; 400 on hand 16th
of November. Price formerly paid for cupels, $60
per thousand. Price of these, (24 ; subsequently
reduced by contract to $22 60, under special author-
ity from director 48 00
623. G-. & W. Snook, repairs in melters' and refiners'
department between 2d and 14th November 164 87
624. Farmer, Chase & Co., acids (1,467 11, furnished
between November Ist and November 16th, with a
credit of |1,067 16 for nitrate of soda. As this is
one of the principal items of expense embraced in
the accounts of Mr. Lott, it is proper to state that
up to the Slst of January, 1856, the nitric acids
furnished by Farmer, Chase & Co., from February
28, 1865, amounting to $46,273 94, were subject to
a deduction for nitrate of soda furnished by gov-
ernment. The total credit during that period was
$17,360 21, leaving a balance paid for by the super-
intendent of $28,913 63. After the Slst of January,
1856, there was no deduction for nitrate of soda,
Farmer, Chase & Co. having made a contract under
which they supplied all their own material. Sul-
Shur was also furnished by government up to that
ate, and sulphuric acid was received in exchange.
From February 15, 1856, to June 14th, Farmer,
Chase & Co. furnished nitric acid to the amount of
$39,772 13, and snlphuric acid $3,260 28, making
an aggregate of $43,032 41 ; subject to no deduction
for material furnished, and all paid for by the su-
perintendent. This would make a very important
Item in a comparison of the relative expenses as
they appear in the accounts.
From December 31, 1854, to March 31, 1855, the, - ■
HINT AT SAN FRANCISCO. 9
Halphuric acid, amounting to (1,464; after vhich
Maher & Landis and Farmer, Cliaee & Co. made
the arrangement referred to, hy which they re-
ceived sulphuric in exchange.
536. Edwin Bell, printing mint receipts for treasurer,
consiating of fifteen books bound and lettered, each
book containing 1,000 receipts, |14 per book; not
an extraordinary price in San Francisco fur work of
that particular kind |210 00
626, H. Steele, iron and steel implements for coiner,
furnished between October 27 and November 14 49 90
627. H. Steele, iron and iron plates forassayer, between
October 27 and November 14 23 80
528. J. H. Breeden, buckets, pails, &c., October 10
and November 2 22 13
629. Bicbards & Brother, 31 tons coal, purchased prior
to November 16 640 96
630. Richards & Brother, 94 tons coal, purchased prior
to November 16 1,927 00
The article of coal is a very large item, and the
price varies in the market from $20 to |30. The
average price within the last two years has been
(22 60 a |27, as I know from inqniry in the mar-
ket. It is generally sold in short tons of 2,000
pounds; but tho branch mint has always insisted
on the long ton of 2,240 pounds. By laying in
supplies by wholesale, whenever a purchase can
be made at the lowest rate, and when there is a
reasonable probability of a rise in coal, it is a well
established fact that in this article above from (2
to $5 a ton has been Faved, the coal being stored
in advance of every scarcity in market.
531. Eennel & Bowden, charcoal, furnished between
October 24 and November 23 ; used day by day,
and only a small advance kept on hand 536 00
632. Alsop & Co., freight on copper, bricks, and acids,
shipped by director of mint per Sirocco 1,205 74
633. F. H. Selby & Co., copper, furnished October 18,
and used immediately 199 10
534. E. G. Hall, stationery for coiner, used in drafting
plans, &c., for the use of Treasury Department, be- .
tween May 12 and September 17 36 63
535. John Grant, soapstone, shelves, and cutting prior
to November 22 30 00
636. John Enapps, empty barrels and carboys — 19 bar-
rels, 3 carboys. The price for barrels is high, but
they have to be selected oil barrels, very substantial
and clean, for "sweeps." The carboys are required
in the mint, and the price is less than the market
rate.
537. M. Solomon, window lights /- iWoj'^
10 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES TOB
538. Jolm Eittredge, work done in coinets' department
September 5 and 6 — cutting door, iron frame,
pulleys, &c. Thia is an expensive kind of ■work,
and the coiner states that the price is as low as it
couldpossibly be done $128 33
539. L. W. Sawyer, cast-steel stabe in laboratory 40 00
540. Hussey, Bond & Hale, borax, furcished 6th No-
vember ; about half used before 16th November 225 00
This is an expensive item, and the price depends
upon the supply in market, ranging from 50 to
100 per cent. Snpplies arc sometimes from
Marysville and the interior towns when the prices
asked in San Francisco are excessive.
641. J. & P. Donahue, large letter prexs, in treasurer's
office 25 00
542. J. Gough, labor at warehouse, removing acids
shipped from New York and stored 91 00
643. J. &!Dapp, labor at warehouse, removing acids
from store to Union street warehouse 64 00
In reference to these two items it is proper to ex-
plain that in order to save the storage which
the lato superintendent was paying on acids, Mr.
Lott, upon coDflultation with the collector, under-
took to store the acids in the Union street ware-
house, which WBB under rent by government, and
unoccupied. To this the owners o^ected, on
account of their policy of insurance, and the acids
were immediately removed. The removal to and
the warehouse embraced all the heavy mint sup-
flies, and was somewhat expensive. As soon as
heard of the proposed arrangement, I notified
the collector and superintendent that the con-
tract with Eldredge would not permit the govern-
ment to vitiate the policy of insurance, and the
withdrawal was promptly made.
544. Vander Mersch, cupels. (See voucher 622,) V2 00
645. Orotzan & Company, beeswax 12 30
646. F. Bamdoler, cupels, 2,600 lbs., November 5,
1855 139 00
547. John Knapp, storage of acids and extra labor in
removal of same for the month of November 232 75
A contract was made by Mr. Birdsall with one Lee,
an operative in the mint for the storage of acids ;
upon ascertaining the fact, I notified Mr. Birdsall
that such a connexion must not exist, and Lee
was forced to sell out to Knapp, who rented a
building and stored the acids on his own account;
subsequently bids were received, but when the
present superintendent was appointed it was con-
sidered cheaper to build a temporary warehouse
for this purpose, as well as for the storage of coal,QQ \^>
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and other heavy articles. The cost then waa one
dollar per ton per month. The entire cost now
is hut a small fraction of that amount, being only
for the original outlay for lumber and work and
the rent of twn lots. This was not done under
special aothorily, hat was considered proper as a
means of saving this extravagant charge for
storage.
248, Mary Roez, making 57 furnace gloves at one dollar
a pair, from let to 30th Novemberj 33 pair used
pnor to November 16 $6Y 00
These are absolutely necessary for the protection of
the hands ot operatives who work the hot metals
and handle the implements used in the melting
room. They are thick padded gloves, coarsely
made, and are high at one dollar.
549. Fanner, Chase & Company, acids $2,663 89 credit
for nitrate of soda b|1,099 60. — (See remarks on
voucher 524.) 1,569 29
560. J. H. Breeden, lamps, brooms, candles, &c., nsaal
price 85 SO
551. J. N. Bailey, cartage, November 1 to 30,
chiefly for hauling acids from wharf to warehouse 46 25
552. J. N. Baily, cartage of salt, from November 2 to
November 27 14 50
Price' of above two items moderate.
553. Hennel & Bowden, charcoal 91 00
These current supplies, used in assayer's depart-
ment, require no remark.
554. Pay roll from November 1 to November 30, inclu-
sive. One hair of this is properly chargeable to
late superintendent 11,081 42
Explanatory statement in reference to wages and
number of operatives will be given under their
heads.
555. Q-. B. Post & Co., salt. This article is purchased
at the lowest market price. It will be cheaper in
future, owing to a different arrangement for the
supply 183 13
556. C. Hoyer, making and repairing coin bags for
treasurer 2T 50
557. C. Wannerbolt, assistant, acids, December I, $17;
pure nitric acid from 1st to 30th November, $710... 727 00
In the expensive item of pure nitric acids tor the
assayer's department a great saving has been
effected. The price paid, as above, was $1 per
Sound, which was the usual rate at that time,
[r. Lott put out bids for cupels, nitric acid, &c.,
and, under authority of director, made a contract
for supplies at the following rates: nitric acid,
62^ cents per pound; cupels, $22 50 per thqti'n^^cbvGoOQlc
12 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES FOB
sand; distilled water, 30 cents per galloD. He
has farther reduced the price of pure nitric acid
to 55 cents, and cupels to $18.
559. John Nonen, washing towels, &c., for month of
Kovemher. This is a poor old man who does the
necessary washing ahout the mint, and who is paid
no more than his labor is worth
560. F. Taylabree, repairing assay scale
In all work of this kind theprices charged are high.
The work is of a very delicate character, and only
particular persons can do it properly, so that they
sometimes receive very large compensation.
661. Rchmolz, thermometer, glass weights^ &c
662. G. & W. Snook, stone, piping, &c
663. H. A. McGafiFerty, wafer during the month of No-
vember for drinking. The artesian water supplied
by the wells is unfit tii drink, and the water for
that purpose baa to he supplied from other sources
564. Session Smith, wood and coke from October 19 to
November 30
The price of wood in market is from |7 to $8. The
prices charged in this voucher is |14. The dif-
ference arises from the fact that the wood used by
the melter and refiner must be perfectly straight,
and of the most select quality. It was suose-
quently reduced to |12 per cord, which is as low
as selected wood can be purchased for in San
Francisco. It is probable, however, that some-
thing may be saved in this item by a contract for
supplies.
565. Cook & CoSner, mason work, &c., done in an-
nealing room from August 11 to October 3
566 Cook & Coffner, mason work in assay office, re-
pairing furnaces, &c., from October 6 to November
11
667. Cook & Coffner, mason work in melter and refi-
ner's department between September 22 and Sep
tember 26
Of the above prices I am not prepared to express an
opinion, but am assured by the officers concerned
that the work could not be properly done for less.
668. N. W. Ice Co., for ice from Ist to 30th November
This is an article of considerable expense, and would
appear to be extravagantly used. Owing to the
crowded condition of the mint, however, the want
of ventilation and intense heat of the furnaces,
and melting and assayer'a room, it would be im-
possible for the workmen to exist without iced
water, which they drink in great quantities.
669. William Tuckman, pure nitric acid and distilled
water, furnished from 1st to 30th of Movembar: at t ,
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$1 per pound for acida, and 3?^ cents per gallon
for distilled water. Prices subsequently reduced to
55 cents for acids, and 30 cents for distilled water.
8ee voucher No. 557, with explanE.tory statement. $526 00
670. William Schmolz, hydrometer 15 50
571. T. H. Selby, copper 189 60
572. 8. F. Gas Co., gas for month of November. Tho
building is lighted with gas, and this is the fixed
price of the gas company 45 60
574. J. N. Bailey, cartage of acids into Union street
warehouse 69 75
See remarks on voucher No. 643.
576. William Schmolz, repairing scales 25 00
576. Freeman & Co., express freight on box of dies
sent from Philadelphia 19 90
677. John Knapp, lamber, building warehouse for
acids, &c. See remarks on voucher No. 643.
578. John Taylor, glass bottles, stone jars, &c., de-
livered between October 13 and December 3, neces-
sary in assayer's department 16 76
67^. Folsom & Maury, set of grate bars for assay fuF>
naces, price as low as the assayer could obtain suit-
able grates for 20 00
680. N. Mentz& Co., bottle holders 10 60
681. Gotzchalk & Co., pure nitric acid, from November
15 to December 13.— (See remarks on voucher 567.) 382 60
682. Gotzchalk & Co., chloride of lime and distilled
water, from 10th to 24th.— (See voucher 557.) 21 00
683. J. H. Breeden, nails, candles, dust brushes, &c.,
candles were high in market at this date, the prices
fluctuate, according to supply 18 75
684. Samuel Webb, stationery for coiner between Octo-
ber 18 and October 13, used chiefly in plana for en-
largement of mint 14 00
585. N. R. Davis & Co., iron column in press-room,
necessary to support ceiling, the furnaces being
, overhead 21 00
686. E. H. Pacey, cartage of materials and acids to
Union street warehouse. — (See Nos. 5, 4, 3) 166 OO
587. Boule & Page, lumber for making paddles, &e.,
furnished October 25 12 28
688. Freeman & Co., express freight per Sonora 36 20
589. D. L. Boss & Co., freight per Golden West, on
large scales 29 14
590. Jonn Knapp, II large iron-hound barrels, at (3,
price now paid (2 50 33 00
591. Gardiner Elliott, carpentering from July 17 to
October 14, 1854, making counter, screens, &c 123 05
692. Gardiner Elliott, carpentering and lumber from
June 21 to October 7 230 47
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693. Gardioer Elliott, carpenteriog and lumber, Sep-
tember 12, 1855, building platform and steps lead-
ing to roof. $28 80
694. Gardner Elliott, making case rack, lumber, &c.... 33 75
696. Gardiner Elliott, making hood to furnace, furnish-
ing lumber, &c 40 60
These are special jobs for which $6 per day is paid,
the carpenter furnishing the lumber. The very
best material is required, but I consider the price
higher than the market rate, and have recom-
mended a different mode of compensation, by
which the wages and the purchase of lumber
shall be separate considerations, open to free
competition. None but an experienced carpenter
acquainted with the nature of mint work would
be desirable, but he should not be allowed wages
and profits on materials furnished.
596. J. H. Breeden, candles, price reduced at this date.. 30 00
697. J. H, Breeden, nitre, Bulphur, chalk, &o 11 50
597. William S. Botts, laying floor in refinery, asphal-
tum, necessary in consequence of bursting of acid
vat, and to prevent injury to the building in future. 530 00
599. Pay roll for month of December 11,934 33
600. Pay roll of officers and clerks for quarter. — (See
voucher No. 554) 8,125 00
601. Petty expenses of treasurer of mint during the
quarter ending December 31, 1855 338 79
This closes the quarter ending December 31, 1855.
It will be seen that comparatively few of the
bargains for supplies were made by the present
superintendent, and that in all cases where the
market would admit of reductions they were
made, In reference to the Ist and 2d quarters of
1856, it will scarcely be necessary to refer to
every voucher in detail. They are all forwarded
with the accounts, and may be examined at the
department in reference to any point at issue.
For the current supplies of material used in the
aseayer's, coiner's, and refiner's departments, they
are in the usual ratio, and at the regular market
prices. The heavy items of coal, iron, foundry
work, &o., are obtained by bids; each officer
in charge of the above branches makes his requi-
sition upon the superintendent for what he re-
quires, and it Is not always practicable to deter-
mine upon theabsolute necessity of theexpenditure
thus incurred, except upon the representation of
the officer in charge. The superintendent makes
an examination in connexion with the officer who
makes the requisition, and sees that the material
or labor is absolutely furnished at the &ir
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market value, and appropriated t« the purpose
represeDted. There is some room for aonae in
this respect, but these are commissioued officers
Qoder bonds, and it is impossible to avoid allow-
ing them some discretionary powers in the
management of their respective oranches. Un-
der the head of ordinary expenses, I propose to
pass over all vouchers which may be explained
as above, noting only those to which it may be
necessary to call the attention of the depart-
ment.
1st qcabter 1866.
January 1, 1856. Voucher Nos. 1, 2, 3. Ordinary.
4. Placer Times and Transcript. Printing 10,000
mint memorandums, notice of closing of mint.
The it4^ms of advertising and printing having at-
tracted the attention of the department, I have
made inquiry on the subject, and consider that a
reduction in these expenses, corresponding with
similar reductions in the custom-house, can be
made. In reference, however, to the number of
papers in which the advertisements are printed,
this could not well be avoided in a place like San
Francisco, where every newspaper has its peculiar
clique of supporters, many of whom never read a
rival paper, A large number of depositors are
French and Germans, who do not read any but the
papers published in their own language. It is not
desirable that the mint should place itself in a hos-
tile attitude towards any particular clique by favor-
ing another ; hence each advertisement appears in
all the prominent papers. Kor are the notices
usually of such a character that any paper here
would agree to publish them aa matters of news.
Unless they receive a share of patron^e for which
payment is made they will not publish notices of
any kind. The convenience of the public in this
respect dues not appear to be a distinctive feature
in which the mint has no concern, but rather
identical. with all its operations. I would recom-
mend a reduction of twenty per cent, upon all the
bills for printing,
5. H. M. Wetmore. Storage on acids. This is for 93
carboys of nitric acid furnished by Mr. Kalbflesh.
Upon several assays, as reported to the depart-
ment, it was found to contain muriatic acid, and
was reported unfit for use, or subject to a deduction
for precipitation. It was afterwards accepted upon
certain conditions. Mr. Wetmore stored it in the
meantime, and this voucher is bis hill for storage. ,-< ■
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6. Ordinary.
1. J. B, Whitman, mill-wrighting, 33 daya, at $V per
day. Fatting up shafting and machinery in coin-
era' department during annual settlement of De>
cember. Several heavy expenaea of this kind were
incurred during that month. There was a eeDeral
refitting and rs-arrangement of the machinery,
fonnd neceaaary from the crowded condition of the
different departments and the great inconvenience
in all the operations, as already reported to the
department in the recommendations made for the
enlargement of the mint. The item of mill-
wrighting forma a very conaideraljle portion of
the expense, and as this has given rise to inquiry,
I have deemed it proper to request full explana-
tions from the coiner, who has charge of the ma-
chinery, Mr. McNamee, the mill-wright, whose
name appears on the pay-roll as a regular em-
ploy£, met with a severe accident in the per-
formance of his duty, and was unable to do the
heavy work of mill-wrighting during the settle-
ment. He was therefore transferred to the refinery,
where he runs the hydraulic preas and aids in
other work for which he is peculiarly fitted. The
regular carpenter at this time ia Mr. King, bnt he
is not a mill-wright, nor ia it practicable to unite
the two trades. The charge of $7 a day ia not
extravagant for an experienced and reliable mill-
wright, auch ae muat he employed on mint ma-
chinery, which is necessarily of the highest class of
labor.
8 to 26, inclusive. Ordinary expenses.
26. Sutter Iron Worka, foundry work done October 20 $30 40
Applicationa were made at the different foundries
for the particular kind of work required, and it is
alleged that it ia always procured at the lowest
maraet rate.
2?. 8. F. G-as Company, bill of coke from August 2 to
November 24 110 00
Moat of the above was furniahed and consumed prior
to November 16.
28 to 32, inclusive. Ordinary expenses.
33. Vulcan Iron Foundry, work done November 5 43 50
34. " " " " " September 29 to
November 7 263 85
35. Vulcan Iron Foundry, work done August 31 17 00
36. " " " " " September 6 32 35
37. " " " " « September 6 to
October 31 219 65
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38. Tnlcao Iron Foundry — work done Septombei 6,
(machine for cutting off ingots,) |268 60
The ahove items, all prior to November, were upon
the reqaisition of difTerent officers, viz ; assayer,
coiner, melter, and refiner, in whose departments
the work was alleged to be absolutely necessary.
39. Hydrostatic press 1,792 00
Contracted for in August or September. Erected -
December 27th.
This is a very important item in the intfiroal econo-
my of the mint. Up to the date of the erection
of the hydraulic press a screw press was in use,
which required the labor of six men to do the
work now performed by the hydraulic press at-
tended by two men. These persons were not
specially hired for that pnrpose, but were detailed
from otiier necessary work, and so much of their
time as was consumed in working the screw press
was generally added to their other labors in the
form of extra time, for which they received com-
pensation. The advantage of a hydraulic press
IS well appreciated in every manufactory where
freat force with a small expenditure of labor is
eaired. In the mint the advantage is not solely
in this respect, but in the saving of gold and
silver, which are pressed harder and subject to a
decreased rate of loss.
40. An iron shaft 91 00
41. Maine & Winchester — leather pads, bought No-
vember 7th 11 00
42. 43. Ordinary.
44. Iron work for annealing furnaces during settlement
in December 262 00
46 to 64, inclusive. Ordinary.
56. Cook & Coffner — brick work of annealing furnace
during settlement in December, 1855, and putting
up furnaces in coiner's department 407 40
56. Bmoke-stack for melter's and refiner's department 810 00
67. Taking down and rebuilding furnaces for assayer 234 00
These are all heavy items, incurred during the set-
tlement, in fitting up the mint for its operations
during the ensuing year.
58. W. H. G-rattan — nails, spikes, &c., for melter and
refiner, from August 23 to December 20, 1855 16 61
69. Ditto— assayer, August 22, to October 24, 1856... 16 76
60, 61. Ordinary.
62. R. W. Ounn, for tubs, casks, &c., from August
29, 1866, to December 24 66 60
63. Ordinary.
64. 65, 66, 67. Books for different branches of the insti-
tution. The supply furnished by the Philadelphi(^ ,., GooqIc
H. Ex. Doc. 32 2
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mint had been expended, and it became necessary
to purchase new articles of stationery. Le Count
& Strong, who furnished stationery for the branch
mint, it was discovered, charged higher than other
stationers, and the further purchases were made
where stationery could be obtained cheapest.
68. Advertiaing, — (See remarks on voucher No. 4.)
69. J. & F. Donebue, iron work done during settlement
in December, 8,000 pounds drying pans, at 8 centd
per pound 940
A very heavy item of expense, and not unreason-
able at 8 cents. Messrs. Donebue bid lower for
this work than two other iron dealers, and their
bid was accepted.
VO. L. P. Fisher, advertising in different country pa<
Sers.— (Ste voucher No. 4) 23
rdiuary.
'J2. Henry Johnson & Co., drugs for assayer's depart-
ment, from October 16 to December 24, 1855 11
In California the variety of drugs kept by dealers
is not so great as in the Atlantic States, and the
price depends almost entirely on the scarcity or
abundance of the articles required. The assayer
states that he frequently finds it difficult to pro-
cure the exact quality of material used in his
operations.
^3, Mr, Heyform, cartage and cleaning street, from
October 16 to December 31, 1855 119
It might naturally be inquired why the mint should
pay for cleaning the streets and carting away the
rubbish ; the reports transmitted to the depart-
ment, recommending tfae purchase of one or more
adjoining lots and an enlargement of the building,
will fully explain the necessity of this expendi-
tare. All the supplies of coal, acids, &c., are
landed on the sidewalk in Commercial street, and
must be unpacked (where packages are used) and
carried or shoveled in as rapidly as possible;
there is no alley-way or other mode of ingress or
exit ; the ashes and other rubbish from the mint
must be thrown out, and the sweeps packed and
carried to tfae warehouse. The laborers on the
pay-roll are engaged upon other duties. The city
ordinances prohibit nuisances in the streets under
certain penalties, which would be very expensive
if paid every day. At best, the street in Iront of
the mint is littered with rubbish from morning
till night, in consequence of there being no con-
venient place for the loading and unloading of
carts and drays. Heyform is a man whom the
neighbors pay, according to their respective ooj^lo
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fronts, a certain compecsation, in which the mint
joins. For the cartage he is paid $1 25 a load,
but in this is inclnded the labor of carrying out
of the mint the ashes and rubbish from the boiler
furnaces, which he takes away.
74, 75. E, Crowell & Co., drugs for melter and refiner,
and assayer, from October 15 to December 8. — (See
voucher 72) $34 ST
76. A. 8nyder, building weigh-room and material for
same 783 50
In reply to the inquiry of the department relative
to Mr. Bnyder, it ia proper to state that he is in
no way connected with the asBistant treasurer,
J. B. Bnyder, who informs me that he does not
even know him.
Included in this bill is the shelving, lumber, &c.
Mr. Snyder was the lowest of three bidders, viz :
Howard & Miller, Gardner Elliott, and A. Snyder.
In reference to the necessity of the new weigh-
room, I can only refer the department to copy (A)
of a letter from theoseayer to the superintendent,
in which he fully explains the condition of the
assay department, and shows that such an addi-
tion is in his opinion indispensable. At the time
the addition was contemplated, Mr. Lott and Mr.
Wiegand conferred with me on the subject, and
although I saw the inconvenience under which
the assayer was laboring, I refused to sanction or
recommend any expenditure of money which did
not appear to me actually indispensable, and ad-
vised them not to make the change until authority
could he obtained from the director of the mint.
Having made other recommendations for a general
enlargement of the mint, which would include a
weigh-room, I deemed it unnecessary to report on
this subject. Although I cannot now admit the
propriety of making any addition without author-
ity, it is but fair to say that the former weigh-room
was exceedingly inconvenient, and was so situated
(over the heavy machinery) that ac-cnrate weigh-
ing would be almost impracticable, owing to the
jar of that part of the building.
77. A. Austin & Co., muslin. May 28, 1855 16 18
78. Ordinary.
79. Gardner Elliott, building cistern on roof, separating
houses, reducing vats, ventilations, &c., dnring set-
tlement in December 2,007 03
The necessity of this expenditure was fully repre-
sented to the superintendent by the melter and
refiner. Of the price paid, I can only repeat that
in my opinion the carpenter should not receive
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wages, aod be permitted to furQish lumber and
other material.
80. Gardner Elliott, putting up partition in superin-
tendent's office to make room for two clerks $80 0&
81 . Qardner Elliott, making counter and case in trea-
surer's office for new Bcales 307 36
In reference to the above two items, I have exam-
ined the work and am satisfied it was necessary.
For remarks as to price, see vouchers 591, 592,
593, 694, 595, and 79.
82. E. Crowell & Co., drugn for coiner from October 13
to December 15. — (See voucher No. 72, remarks.)
83. Ordinary.
84. Farmer, Chase & Co., acids 1,98T 50
(See remarks in voucher 524.)
85. Frank Baker, oilcloth and matting in receiving room 12S 00
In the coiner's and melter's and reSner's rooms
carpets arc required to catch the gold dust. These
carpets are burnt once or twice a year, and a con-
siderable quantity of gold extracted. The receiv-
ing room 18 that in which the main business with
depositors and others is conducted, and is gene-
rally crowded during business hours. In this
room the best oilcloth is necessary.
86. Carpet for coiner. — (See above remarks, voucher 85.) 112 00
87 to 91. Ordinary.
92. J. McG-lashen & Co., stationery from October II,
1865, to January 11, 1856, in general department. 279 63
93. J, McGIashen & Co., stationery for melter and re-
finer.— (See remarks No. 67) 20 50
94. Ordinary.
96. Walter M. Bockwell, fastenings, handles, &c. , for
melter and refiner, from October 25 to November 14. 32 75
96 to 103. Ordinary.
104. W. H. Grattan, hardware 13 00
105. Do 15 38
Frotn Juguat 3, 1855, to December 8, 1855.
106. Ordinarjr.
107. J. N Bailey, carting from Union street warehouse
to new warehouse, sweeps, acidn, salt, charcoal , lead,
&c. — (See voucher No, 543 and 547 for remarks).... 192 00
108 to 111. Ordinary.
112. Session Smith, selected wood, at |13 a cord. — (See
voucher No 564) 85 00
113. Farwell & Curtis, tallow scrapers, &c., for coiner,
from October 12, 1855, to December 31, 1855 17 90
114. Farwell & Curtis, tallow scrapers, &c., for melter
and refiner, from October 12, 1855, to December
31. 1855 99 00
ll5 and 116. Ordinary. ,-. ,
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117 and 118. Pure nitric acida. — (See voucher No. 557.)
119 and 120. Ordinary.
121. Farmer, Chase & Co., acids.— (See No. 52i) $1,277 40
122. J. Goff, lumber, and building a warehouse for
storage 487 96
This IS a shed or building, in addition to one already
referred to, for the storage of coal and other sup-
plies for which there was not room in the store-
house previously built for the storage of acids. —
(See vouchers No. 643 and 547.) It was built un-
der the personal superintendence of Mr. Lott,
who states that be could not get it done for less
than the amount charged.
123 to 126. Ordinary.
127. Freeman & Co., freight on porcelain pots from
Germany, ordered by director 240 00
128 to 131. Ordinary.
132. Pay-roll for January.— (See No. 564) 13,136 55 .
133. Ordinary.
134. Q. W. Kinzer, 88 tons 1,467 lbs. coal, at $21 1,861 76
Price lower than avert^e market rate.
135. 1 month's rent for lot upon which warehouse on
Hampden street is built 26 00
136. 2 month's rent for lot on Third street 50 00
Bent of these two lots moderate.
137. Ordinary.
138. J. C. Cabanis, 150 tons coal, at $22 per ton. 3,300 00
There was an anticipated rise in coal, and it was
thought expedient to store a cargo in advance.
139. Ordinary.
140. 141, 142, 143. Vulcan Foundry Co., for iron work
in different branches of the building during the
refitting in December, $220 28, $312 84, $268 99,
$50 45. 852 56
(See remarks on other bills of a similar character.)
144 to 159. Ordinary.
160. J. Whitman, millwrighting.— (See voucher No. 7) 217 00
161 and 162. Ordinary.
163. Jacob P. Lesse, $100— for quit claim deed to lot
upon which the mint is built 100 00
See letter of superintendent to Secretary of the
Treasury, February 20, 1856. As to the neces-
sity of this expenditure, there is now no title to
the mint on record here, except the above quit
claim deed ; and it was thought by all or nearly
all the private property owners who held prop-
erty under the same title as the government,
(viz : Young, Boyd, and others adjoining the
mint,) that Lesse could give tbem a great deal of
trouble in a law-suit, although he nas not the
shadow of a claim. J. R. Snyder, assistant OoOqIo
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treasurer, bIbo owns property under the same
title, and deemed it expedient to pay Lesse a
similar sum, $100, for a quit claim. This was
done upon consultation with their respective at~
torneys. The superintendent thought it prudent
to follow their example, believing that private
property owners would not expend money on
their own account, unless for good and sufficient
cause.
164 to 169. Ordinary.
170. San Francisco Gas Company — putting up metre
and entering pipes for gas, February, 1855, certi-
fied by Mr. Bridsall $31 05
171. Gardner Elliott — putting up hand-rail on passage
way, November 5 22 50
172. Gardner Elliott — carpentering from September
20 to October 19 79 25
173. Gardner Elliott— carnentering for assayer 25 T5
174. Gardner Elliott— building dressing room for men
on top of the mint 18S ST
The items for carpentering, as above, were all in-
curred in the different departments upon an al-
leged necessity. — (See remarks on Nos. 596
and 597.)
175. E. S. Spear — chair for adjusting department 47 75
176 to 204. Ordinary.
206. Insurance on sweeps of past year, shipped to New
York under special orders of director, with direc-
tions to have them insured 760 00
206. OrdinaiT.
207. A. J. Taylor — two navy pistols for watchman.... 64 00'
This was during the excitement consequent upon
the organization of the vigilance committee,
when it was apprehended that in the event of a
collision between the State authorities and that
body an attempt would be made to rob the mint.
209 to 211. Ordinary.
212. Gardner Elliott — carpentering, lumber, &c. ;
making tank cisteru on roof. 372 05
213. Gardner Elliott — making twelve coin boxes 46 25
214. Gardner Elliott — carpentering in coiner's depart-
ment, making one dozen boxes ; blacksmith work,
material ; altering a window ; October 4 to No-
vember 19, certified by coiner 74 42
216. Gardner Elliott— repairing hoist-way 38 8ft
Part of this work was done in October, and part
during the settlement. The price for coin boxes
appears high, hut they are made of the best ma-
terial, dovetailed and bound, with handles, &c. —
(See No. 174.)
216 to 222. Ordinary. □,3,„zeciLv GooqIc
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223. William T. Colemaa— freight on cracibles (465 32
224 to 228. Ordinary.
229. Farmer, Chase & Co.— acids. (See No. 524) 4,482 28
230 to 238. Ordinary.
239. Vulcan foundry, work on hydraulic press 399 13
(See voucher No. 39.)
540 to 243. Ordinary.
244. H, M. Whitmore, for stone carhoys 534 60
The superintendent informs me that the contract
with Mr. Kalbflesh provides that the carboys
shall he paid for or returned. As these are found
necessary in the mint for separating pots, it was
considered cheaper to pay for them than to pur-
chase separating pots in market or have ttiem
made or shipped.
245 to 24T. Ordinary.
248. G. B. Post & Co., salt delivered at the dock, duty
free, at $30 per ton 6,664 04
In this item there is a saving of (5 per ton. The
salt was bought hy contract from the Sandwich
Islands, and at the date of delivery was worth
$40 per ton in market.
249. Ordinary.
250. Cartage on salt to warehouse 185 96
251. B. Baldwin, two weigh-hooke, at $35 each 70 00
As the department takes exceptions to this item, I
examined the books with particular care, and
have to state that they are of large size, with
printed headings, lined, &c., and heavily bouud.
They were ordered for the use of the treasurer,
by whom the bill is certified. The books fur-
nished by the Philadelphia mint had been used
up, and it was necessary to have weigh-books.
The price is doubtless high, owing to the extra-
vagant charges made for articles of this kind when
printed and bound to order. I am of opinion
that the books could have been procured for less ;
but have no data upon which to fix a reasonable
price. Everything of this kind depends almost
wholly upon the degree of personal energy with
which economical bargains are made.
252 to 255. Ordinary.
256. J. R. Snyder, treasurer of mint, petty expenses for
quarter ending Slst March, 1856 621 09
All the vouchers for expenditures in the treasurer's
office are duly certified by him, and will be ex-
amined in detail as soon as I can make a thorough
investigation of the condition of his department.
This is the end of the 1st quarter. It will be seen
that the heaviest of the expenses were incurred
during the annual settlement in refitting and pre-,-~ i ^
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paring the miot for its operatioos daring the en-
suing Tear. There are also large items for freight
and other expenses not incurred by the superin-
tendent. During the next quarter ending 30th
June, 1856, there was a laree increase of coinage,
and a corresponding necessity for increased labor
and material.
Second quarts 1856.
257 to 263. Ordinary.
264. Le Count & Strong, drawing and tracing paper for
coiner from July 27 to September 25, 1855, used in
draughting plans of enlargement for the department.
265 to 287. Ordinary.
288. Billoffreight $637 89
289. Ordinary.
290. Billoffreight 294 69
291 to 297. Ordinary
298. G. W. Kinzer, 79 tons 812 pounds of coal, at $21 1,666 61
299 to 323. Ordinary.
324 and 325. Adams & Co., for bill of freight in 1854
and 1855, suspended by Bridsall for certificate of di-
rector as to correctness of prices, |34 50, |522 87 567 37
326. Ordinary.
327, 328, 329, 330. Pay roll— (See voucher 554.)
331 to 363. Ordinary.
364. Gardner Elliott, building separating house and
large cistern on roof, lumber, &c 728 72
The separating houses, which form so large an item
of expense, have to he rebuilt about every six
weeks. They must be of the best clear pine,
such as is used by cabinet-makers : where so large
an amount of work is done by one person itisoo-
Tious, however, that there is room for large profits.
I consider the price paid for these separating
honses exorbitant, and that better terms could be
made by contract with other mechanics. The
officers of the mint allege that it is a particular
kind of work, requiring peculiar skill and know-
ledge of the business ; nut, after afull hearing of
all the reasons as to the fairness of the price, I
have to recommend that a contract be made for
the building of these separating houses, and that
the items of material and labor he separated,
and obtained of different persons, if the material
is purchased by the superintendent, or included
in the bid if tf^en as a whole. — (See 695.)
866 to 376. Ordinary.
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377. John Roach, mating gold cyphoDB $300 00
This was done under official instructions of the di-
rector of the mint. It was submitted to him be-
fore made and authority obtained. The work
waa given out by contract to the lowest bidder.
378 to 386. Ordinary.
387. A. J. Piatt, 1 rerolver, purchased at the time of
the vigilance movement, when an increased num-
ber of watchmen was deemed necessary for the
protection of the mint.
389 to 393. Ordinary.
395. Extra watchmen.— (See 207.)
It may be well further to explain in reference to the
employment of extra watchmen at this period,
that there was very strong reason to apprehend
a colliBion between the Vigilance Committee and
the State authorities. Both the collector and
myself, feeling apprehensive as to the safety of
public property and treasure, united in an appli-
cation to General Wool to place within reacn a
sufficient body of men to guard the public build-
ings. See copy of letter on that subject trans-
mitted to department by the collector. I do not
believe that either of the two parties at issue had
any intention, as a body, of taking possession of
the public treasure, but there were idlers enough
in the city, and bad men enough in both parties
to make any collision a pretext for robbery. So
general was the beliet' in this, that it became a
matter of comment in the public newspapers.
The superintendent of the mint did not deem it
expedient to place an armed force in the mint,
but he deemed it a necessary precaution to make
a temporary increase of the night-watch.
397 to 399. Ordinary.
400. H. Buckner, employed during a great pressnre of
business, as fireman to relieve the regular fireman,
who was worn out by excessive fatigue.
401. Ordinary.
402. Extra watchmen.— (See 396).
403. Ordinary.
404 to 407. Pay-rolls. — (See remarks on former pay-
rolls.)
408 to 411. Ordinary.
412. Extra watchmen.— (See 396.)
413 to 418. Ordinary.
419. Freight 100 88
420 to 429. Ordinary.
End of 2d quarter, June 30, 1856.
In order to determine how far these expenditures
are warranted by the amount of business doneia^|, (^:j(^n_)n|^>
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the mint. I have caused to be prepared from the
books the following atatement :
Total coinage of the United States branch mint
from commeDcement to June 30, 1856 :
1854.— 2d quarter $2,9TY,030 42
3d quarter 4,133,354 36
4th quarter 2,604,973 65
$9,715,368 43
1855.— 1st quarter $4,357,628 82
2d quarter 4,580,285 42
3d quarter 7,548,511 62
4th quarter 4,636,285 57
21,122,711 43
1856.— Ist quarter $6,046,449 54
2d quarter 11,813,157 71
17,859,607 26
Taking the 2d and 3d quarters of 1855, being the
next succeeding the settlement, when the amount
of coinage was largest, the result is as follows :
2d quarter, 1856 $4,580,285 42
3d quarter, 1855 7,548,511 62
12,128,797 04
The expenses during these two quarters for wages
of workmen, and incidental and contingent ex-
penses, were :
2d quarter, 1856 $60,838 91
3d quarter, 1855 79,216 32
130,055 23
(This does not include the salaries of officers and
clerks, which are paid by law.) In 1866, the
coinage and expenses were :
1866.— Coinage, Ist quarter $6,046,449 54
Coinage, 2d quarter 11,813,157 71
17,859,607 25
Expenses for wages of workmen, and contingent
and incidental expenses :
Ist quarter $98,770 66
2d quarter 100,094 24
198,864 89
BectgaUvlaiion.
Two quarters 1865— Expenses $130,055 23; Coinage $12,128,797 04
Two quarters 1866— Expenses 198,864 89 ; Coinage 17,859,607 25
Increase 68,809 66 6,730.810 21
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Showing an increase in expenses of about 52| per cent., and an in-
crease in coiaage of about 47^ per cent, , the dinerence in the ratio of
gain in the increased amount of coinage not being included.
The above statement of expenses for the 2d and 3d quarters of 1855,
as compared with the statement of the Register of the Treasury, re-
quires explanation.
Register's statement, 2d quarter |53,420 12
Register's statement, 3d quarter 66,388 &J
119,808 T9
To this is added $10,000 paid to Collector Hammond, for
money advanced to the mint 129,808 79
Discrepancy 246 44
130,054 23
It is also proper to explain that the statement of expenses, &c.,
for the second quarter of 1856 includes the pay-roll for June,
$17,449 60, not yet paid. This increase in the expenses, for wages of
workmen and contingent and incidental expenses, is explained in the
foregoing statements accompauying the abstract of vouchers.
Wagea and nurf^ter o/vmrkmen.
On this subject it is proper that the departmeut should be fully
advised as to the precise nature of the work upon which the compen-
sation depends, and the causes which have operated in keeping up the
rates of wages in the mint, while there has been a gradual reduction
in other branches of the public service.
In the custom-honse labor of all kinds is comparatively light and
easy ; there is no draught upon health or risk of life ; no peculiar
skill is required to perform the duties ; men of ordinary intelligence
and good character can fill any of the offices with credit. In the
mint, owing to the crowded state of every branch, especially the
refinery and melting rooms, the operatives are subject to the greatest
possible inconveniences.
The firemen, melters, cellarmen, &c., are subject to such extreme
rigors of heat and draught upon health and eyesight, that it is scarcely
credible how men can be procured to perform the duties at all for any
compensation whatever. In other mints visited by the undersigned,
ample accommodation is provided for this class of operatives ; and by
means of ventilation and otherwise, their labors are rendered compar-
atively healthful and easy.
The workmen here are all, or nearly all, men of families, of some
peculiar skill in the business allotted to them, of highly respectable
character, industrious and faithful ; such a class of operatives, in short,
as always command the highest rate of wages. The same may be
said of most of the operatives in the mint ; a large proportion of whom
have acquired a thorough knowledge of their business by long expe-
rience, and who might not improperly be classed as experts. In some
respecte the coinage of money may be considered a pwal^a]| bade.
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vhicK must be learned hy a species of apprenticeship. CoDfitant or
repeated changes, with the fluctuations of outside labor, would be
injurious to the public interests ; and it is always fi;ood ecoDomT,
where large amounts of treasure are constantly in the hands of work-
men, to employ the best and most reliable men, even at an advance
upon the prevailing rat« of wages. This is the case in all extensive
iHinkiug establishment, where wages are much higher, as a general rule,
than in manufacturing or mercantile establishments. For these
reasons it was not deemed expedient by the superintendent to reduce
the rates of compensation for labor in the mint ; but conceiving the
views of the department to be based upon just grounds, I have recom-
mended and caused a reduction to be made. There must be a propor-
tionate decrease, where all the expenses of living are reduced, in the
value of labor of all kinds, even where the business is of an exclusive
or peculiar character ; and although labor in the custom-house may
not be worth so much as labor in the mint, they must bear some cor-
respondence.
In regard to the number of workmen employed, it is not really so
great as would appear from the pay roll, owing to a deficiency of
clerks, whose services were rendered necessary by the increase of
business, and for whose employment no provision is made by law.
Several persons who appear on the pay roll as laborers are employed
in the treasurer's and auperintendent's office as clerks, and assist in
weighing deposits as they pass from one branch to another, in making
computations and other kinds of service requiring educated and in-
telligent men. The fireman who attends the boiler is a practical en-
gineer, and must understand the working of the machinery which he
assists in attending. So likewise with other kinds of labor which has
to be performed by an interchange of bands in one or more depart-
ments BLR the exigencies of business may require, in all of which ex-
treme nicety of manipulation, judgment and mechanical skill are
considered indispensable. Kevertheless, I am unable to come to a
conclusion as to a reduction of the numbers.
After full consultation with thechief officers of the coiner's, assayer's,
melter and refiner's department, and the combined assurance of these
gentlemen that they could not perform the work now done in the mint
with a smaller number of employes, unless by an increase of extra
hours, I would not feel justified in insisting upon a reduction, although
to meet the wishes of the department a reduction was strongly urged.
My opinion is that a smaller number of operatives cou^ do the work,
but it is not probable they would do it, and that at a reduced compen-
sation, or if they did it is not unlikely the difference would be made
up in compensation for extra labor.
On this subject and the rates of wages, I conferred very fully with
all the officers, and caused them to explain the duties of each opera-
tive in detail, after which I requested statements in writing, which
are herewith submitted, marked B, C and D.
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BEDUCnON OF WAGES,
SaperifttertderU'a department, proper.
Number. Wages. Itedaced to —
8 Watchmen |6 per day $5 per day.
2 Doorkeepers 6 " 5 "
1 Messenger 6 " 5 "
1 " 6 " 6 «
1 Conductor 6 " 5 "
1 Carpenter 7 " 6 "
2 Laborers 6 " 5 "
3 " 5 " 5 "
1 Servant 120 per month 100 per month,
1 " 120 " 120 "
1 Porter 190 " 150 "
No. 22.— Redaction per day |16 75
Orthe above, foor watchmen employed during the excitement in May,
to guard the mint, were subsequently placed on the pay roll; three of
thesi! at least can be dispensed with aa soon as the difficulties are at
an eud, which will probably be in a few days. The porter, Corne-
lius Heyer, was transferred from the castom-house where he received
(130 per month, and was allowed $(i0 additional in the mint, in con-
sequence of the importance of his position in attending two vaults ;
four of the laborers are clerks and one a weighman ; one of the mes-
sengers is superintendent of the stores in the warehouse and attends
to all »hippiag and outside business ; one of the servants is a mes-
senger. I would recommend a reduction of three watchmen, one
servant and two laborers in this department, but have not insisted
upon it in consequence of the strong repreeetitations made by the
superintendent as to the necessity of retaining all employed.
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Coiner'a department.
Wages. Bcduced to p«r diy ,
$8 per day remains |8 "
8 " 7 "
7 *' 660"
6 " 5 60"
100 per month. Adjusters, females.
18 Workmen.— Reduction 18 50'*
15 Adjusters. — No reduction.
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Assay er' 9 department.
NambDi. Wages. Bednoed to —
1 $800 $800
6 800 TOO
1 800 760
1 750 750
4 700 600
2 500 500
14 Reduction 9 50 per day.
Meli^ and refiner's departme^.
Kninber. Wi^u. Bedaced to —
2 $800 remainfl$800
7 7 00 " V 00
18 700 600
27 Reduction ISOOperday.
Bec»pitiilatir>n. BeducUim.
SuperiQteQdent'8 departmeot $16 75 per day.
Comet's " 18 50 "
Asaayer's " 9 50 "
Melter and refiner's " 18 00 "
Total reduction of wages 62 75
To date from August 1, 1866. For details in reference to names
and order of reductien, I refer the department to the ofBcial list which
will be traoBtnitted by superintendent by next mail, and to the
accompanying letters and tabular statements, marked B, C, and D.
By reference to the tabular statement of assays, contained in the
letter of the aesayer, marked C, it will be found that the number of
assays is annsually large. This has been deemed necessary to provide
against fraud. In most cases three assays of each deposit are made,
and in some four are considered necessary. The number of deposits,
also, is larger in proportion to the coinage than in any other institu-
tion of this kind in the United States. This arises from the fact that
a large proportion of the miners are tbemselres the original depositors.
Of course, in estimating the expense of coinage, these facts should be
taken into consideration. The books show the following result since
the commencement of the operations of the mint.
Avenge per daj.
IS54.
No. of depotiU.
4th " " Dec. 31
1,073
26
•14
°No]iL — Add* e*y* out. Mid opeTatioiu wen
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1S65. Ko. of depoalts. AT«r*gft pet it.j,
Ist qr. ending March 31, 1,882 24
2d " " June 30 2,791 36
3d " " Sept. 30, 4,196 53
Fraction 4th qr. ending Not. 30, 2,810 53
11,679 % 411
185B. '
1st qr. ending March 31, 4,074 62
2d " " . June 30 6,501 83
10,575 67i
Showing a very large increase in the numher of deposits during the
last two quarters, which increase is to he attributed to the fact that
where there was formerly delay in making returns to depositors, who
were thereby forced to sell out to bankers and money dealers, the re-
turns are now made in one intervening day, and the shipment of bullion
to the Atlantic States for coinage has to that extent been diminished.
The branch mint having been established in California to meet the
wants of the community on the Pacific coast, it bas been the chief
ambition of the officers of that institution to make it answer that end
by prompt returns to all depositors,* thereby keeping, as far as prac-
ticable, a vitiated currency of domestic manufacture out of circulation.
The beneficial effects of this is now apparent. Two years ago the
coinage of private assay offices exceeded that of the United States in
circulation in this State ; and the department will remember that this
vitiated currency was received and paid out in the public offices, and
was made the subject of official complaint by the undersigned. There
is now very little of this private coinage lo he found, the community
having confidence in the ability of the mint to supply all its wants.
Most of the bankers and money manufacturers who made immease
fortunes at the expense of the industrial classes by whom the gold was
extracted from the mines, have broken up, and a general deling of
confidence has obtained in reference to the superior reliability and ca-
pacity of a government institution.
If, therefore, in according to the demands of the community in the
prompt return of coin to depositors, the superintendent has exceeded
the limitation upon the amount of coinage prescribed by Congress in
its appropriations for the payment of expenses, it has rather been
from a mistaken sense of duty than from any improper motive or
official incapacity. Taking into consideration the limited facilities
for coinage in a country like this, the cramped and incommodious
condition of the refinery and other working departments, it is a
matter of surprise that so much has been accomplished in so brief a
period by this institution. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that
the expenses have been too great, but I feel assured that every efifort
will be made in future to curtail them.
Believing that great inconvenience might result from any delay in
submitting these explanatory statements to the consideration of the
department, I have made the investigation as detailed as possible
^SoD Id pvagn^ of letter from Becretur of the Trauaij to Superiuleudent, dated
October 18, 1866, In refaTcnce to ■peed]'' retonu.
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within a brief period ; but aa this is a snbject of great tmportanoe,
reqairins still further and more rigid examination, I must suspend
any further recommend atiou at present, and beg to assure the depart-
ment that, in accordance with its instructions, every effort will be
made to detect any abuses that may exist in this branch of the public
service.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. ROSS BROWNE.
Hon. Jahbs Guthrie,
Secretary of tfte IVeasury.
Uhtibd States Branch Uiht,
San Frandaco, August 4, 1856.
Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of
the 4th ultimo, referring to a deficiency appropriation for this branch
mint, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1856 ; and also to the great
increase of expenditure during my superinlendency of this institution
over that of my predecessor ; also, with regard to the number of em-
ployes and the wages paid them.
1st. With reference to the deficiency and the cause of it.
In December last I received from the director of the mint instrnc*
tions to inquire into our means for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1856, for the piirpoee of asking for a deficiency appropriation, if
necessary. In my reply I stated that, with the extxption of the
amotaU due fmr acids in New York, (say $10,000,) I thought I could
get through the year without any deficiency ; this report was based
upon a gradual increase of work, but not to the extent it has proved
to be ; and had there been no drafts upon our wages and incidental
and contingent appropriations, we could hare finished the year with-
ont a deficiency, oince my report was submitted to the director, he
has advised me, at sundry times, that he has drawn some $16,600
from different appropriations for this branch ; that he has paid for
acid, f3j337 62 ; and, in his last, he states that there is still due this
branch, from the appropriation for deficiency of 1855, $3,721 40 ;
these amounts together making more than the amount of deficiency
we have asked for, that is $20,000.
2d. With reference to the great increase of expenditures, I would
here state, that since entering upon my duties I have paid many hills
that were incurred under my predecessor, and have also paid for
nitric acid (since February 1, 1856) the full amount of the bills;
whereae my predecessor was supplied with some $15,000 worth of
nitrate of soda which was paid for oy government out of the deficiency
appropriation of 1855, (and not paid out of the earnings of the mint
transferred to his ordinary fund,) and was credited in the bills for
acid paid by bitn. Also, the annual settlement in December last, the
expenses incurred by which were very heavy, in consequence of many
improvements which were made in the refining and in the melting
room, and without which we would never have been able to have
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done the amoant of work which we have done in the two quarters of
this year jost expired, and which has amounted to the nnprecedented
nim of nearly eighteen miUiont of dollars, and that, too, with an in-
crease in expenses in proportion of only twelve per cent. Another
great expense has been in the extra time we have been compelled to
make in order to keep our payments to depositors up and regular,
aod which we were entirely unable to do with our then bullion fond,
nnless with this extra work.
3. With respect to wages of workmen and imwher employed. — I hare
conferred with J. Ross Browne, esq., special agent, ac, together
with the different officers of the institution, and have redaoed the
rates of wages as far as it could be done with safety to the institution
and to the government. With reference to the amount paid at the
cuatom-hoose, we can hardly use that as a criterioa here, as men
could not he found at those rates to do the work that is done here,
and especially where there is so much precious metal constantly ex-
posed, and of which small amounts could continually be extracted
without beine detected until the annual settlement. In the mean
time the guilty might have resigned without being suspected, and
then the innocent would suffer. These are the reasons why it would
be unsafe to employ workmen in the institution (where there is so
much precious metal constantly exposed, and temptation always be-
fore them) at less wages than they can get at private establishments.
With regard to the number of employ^, I would say that during the
present excited times it has been deemed unsafe to leave the mint
with only four watchmen during the night time, (two only being
awake at a time,) and consequenuy I employed four additional.
As r^ards the doorkeepers, they cannot leave their post, and con-
sequently can he used for no other purpose.
As to the messengers, one acts as warehouse man, and is oocnpied
nearly all the time running to and from the warehonse for supplies,
he keeping an account of aU goods put in store; the warehouse beinK
about one mile from the mint, (which, in consequence of strong acid,
had to he beyond the £re limits of the city.) This leaves only one
mcMeoger to attend to the calls of the d^erent offices. The con-
ductor acts as messenger when not engaged with visitors. The por-
ter is a person who has the handling and counting of the treasures in
tiie vault of the assistant treasurer, and, in consequence of our being
obliged to have such a man, he was employed to do the work of bot£
Tanita rather than employ another man, in which case we should have
had to pay him more wages ; whereas by the present system it is a
saving to government.
As to the laborers, in coosequeoce of being obliged to employ more
clerical force, and their being no appropriation to pay them from as
clerks, they were placed upon the pay-roll as laborers, and paid from
the ordinary fiind.
The servants are required to attend to all the different oMces, and.
can hardly be dispensed with. Thus from the above, although there
appears to be fourteen persons employed as of a general character^ -
wre are three who cannot be counted as belonging to that depart-
ment, but aa clerks, ,. |. Goo»jlc
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With regard to the charge for " millwrighting," in addition to
one employed, the charge arose from the fact of requiring an fuldi-
tional man during the last settlement, (it was not thought ad risahle
to place hiB name on the pay-roll, but pay him by warrant;) and alao
onr regular millwright having nearly ruptured himself in hia labors
in the institution.
With regard to reducing the number of employes in the different
departments, upon an iareatigation of the case, and consulting with
Ur. Browne and the different officers of the institution, it was not
deemed prudent or advisable to reduce the number, as it could not be
done wiUiout greatly retarding our operations, and causing delay in
paying depositee, (which are now paid in two days ;) or, if we were to
reduce the number, we shonld, in order to make prompt payments, be
obliged to make much more extra time, which would amount to about
the same thing. As to the number of lady adjusters, it would be on-
advisable to reduce their number, as that would seriously retard the
coinage operations, unless by much extra work, and ladies are not bo
able to do that as men.
As to the abuRe of the extra work, I would say that the account is
made np daily by the different officers of this branch, and at the end
of each month certified to as to the correctness by them, then to be
placed upon the pay-roll in this manner. I do not see any way that it
can be abused except by the officers themselves, and I hardly think it
probable or likely that they would do so.
4th. With regard to the incidental and contingent expenses, I
have more fully set them forth in my second clause. As to the adver-
tising, I have to state that it was for the purpose of notifying the
miners and others of our closing during, and opening after, the
annual settlement ; and although placed in so many papers, it was
deemed necessary as information to them, and not for patronage.
With reference to a " directory," that is a book that is daily and
almost hourly referred to for the supplying of different articles for the
institution, and although of so small a cost, still is almost an invala-
able book with us.
As to expensive furniture and fiStores, I have only to say that they
were deemed necessary by the different officers and myself, such as for
instance the oilcloth in the receiving room ; the old one was so much
worn, having lain for over two years on the floor, and the overflowing
of the vat in the refinery last year had completely ruined it, was the
reason of replacing it with a new one. Tne carpet in the coiner's
office was necessary, as bis was entirely worn oat and entirely nnfit
for use, and being so full of gold and silver, was replaced with a new
one, in order that he might burn the old one. The melter and re-
finer's was also entirely worn ont and decayed by the action of add,
a cess-pool for the reception of refuse acid being directly under his
office ; as he has much bullion at all times in his office, and in order
to save every particle, a new one was deemed necessary. With these
exceptions, and the purchase of three desks for clerks, (some of whom,
when I entered, were using the counters without desks,^ no other fiii^
niture has been purchased. The fixtures were refining nouses, which,
although expensive, could not be dispensed with. .V7'.>i.>J^rc
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With regard to the bill of carpentry, receipted by A, Snyder, I
have to say that he is not a relative of our treasurer, and not even an
acquaintance, but a regular working carpenter, who bid for the build-
ing of the new weigh-room for the assayer, and, being the lowest
bidder, was accepted.
With reference to labor charged, I would state that, in consequence
of being obliged to purchase (at times) coals, salt, and other articles
in large quantities, all of which has to be taken to the warehouse, I
have had to employ men to do the work of storing, &c.; and, also,
when coal has Deen delivered at the mint, I have to employ extra
men.
As regards the credit for articles sold, I would say that there has
been nothing sold except a lot of old lead and iron since I have been
in office, and that will be found credited in our ordinary account in
Jane last.
With regard to stationery being supplied in large quantities, I have
to say that it is now bought by me for the whole institution, instead
of, as heretofore, being purchased by each officer ; and as to the
E rices, I have watched them closely, and they are as low as can be
ad in the city. As to the charge for books, I woald here remark,
that the director of the mint forwarded a large supply at the opening
of this branch, all of which are now about used up, and we are
obliged to replace them here ; the prices are as low as they can be
done in the city. And, in conclusion, I would say that, with regard
to the incidental and contingent expenses generally, Mr. Browne has
been for the past few days examining the vouchers at this branch,
aud will advise you fully on the subject.
I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant,
P. LOTT,
SuperiTiiendeni U. 8. Branch Mint, Cai.
Eon. Jahss GuTHiiiE,
Secretary of the !rreasury, Washington, D. C.
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L00I8VILLE AND PORTLAND CANAL.
LETTER
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
Itfport of ihe Louisville and Portland Canal, with tstimate of the coH
of repairing the tame, dee.
January 12, 1857.
BefeRcdilo the Com ml tt«e on Commerce, Mid ordered tabs printed.
Tbeaburt Depaetmknt, January 9, 1857.
8ib: Eocloeed is the report of Edward Watts, esq., the engineer
in the employ of the Louisville and Portland canal, in deepening a^d '
widening the canal, Ac, ; also his report of a survey of a branch of
the present canal, with an estimate of the cost of the branch, and a set
of locks sufficient for the largest class of boats ; and also an estimate
of the cost of repairing and improving the present canal so as to
accommodate the commerce of the river. I also enclose the report of
the president, James Marshall, esq., of the expenditures for the repaira.
Mr. Watts has with him the plans, which I have requested him to
submit and explain to the Committee of Commerce on the House of
Bep rese n tati ves .
I am, very respectfully,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Freamrt/.
Hon. N. P. Banks, Je.,
Speaker of lite Bouse of Bepresentatives.
Bffport of the Hoard of Directors of the LouisviBe and Portbmd Catud
Company, showing the expenditures for repairs, impropemenis, dc.,
during the months of August, September, and OUober, 18S6, wAtlft
the canal was dosed.
Amount paid P. & M. Ffeiffer for rebuilding lock-wall... |13,8T8 00
Amount paid contractors for removing ledge on north aide
of canal 21,627 16
Amount paid for removing mud and atone from bottom,
and repairing slopes 26,378 71
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Amount paid for removing ledge from south side, and re-
building vertical walla $8,409 54
Amonnt paid for removing mud and stone from 'basin No. 2 4,332 67
Amount paid for removing mud and stone from basin No. 3 4,226 96
Amount paid for labor and hollow quoins for guard-gate,
head of canal 1,585 24
Amount paid for removing stone arch bridge 636 16
Amount paid forpowderforblaetingin basins Nob. 2 and 3 1,300 00
Amount paid for carpenters' work in repairing gates,
making cranes, railroads, &c., and work on mud-boat.. 1,041 49
Amount paid for castings for mud-boats and locks 1,091 42
Amount paid for sheet-iron work for mud-boats 142 T7
Amount paid for lumber and brick work for mud-boats... 338 65
Amount paid engineers, per order of Colonel 8. H. Long. 303 37
Amount paid for iron, wheelbarrows, shovels, picks, drills,
sledges, cranes, blocks, lines, lumber, blacksmithing,
salaries, office expenses, &c 6,295 22
Total expenditnres 91,687 34
BespectfuUy submitted.
JAMES MARSHALL, PrentietU.
Lovmvtux, December 13, 1866.
OmCB LOUISVILLB AKD PORTLAND CaHAL,
Louisvaie, December 13, 1866.
Sm : This will be handed you by Edward Watts, esq. , whom I beg
leave to introduce to your acquaintance.
Since the first day of August, when the canal was closed, Mr. Watta
has been busily engaged in superintending its repair and improvement,
and in making a survey of a branch cauaJ. I forward to you by him
his report to the board on the location surveyed for the branch canal,
with his estimates of the cost of the same ; also the report of the board,
showing the expenditures for repairs, improvements, &c. , during the
months of August, September, and October, while the canal was closed.
I am, with much respect, your obedient servant,
JAMES MARSHALL,
PrexidaU.
Bon. Jahxb Gothrib,
Secretary of the SVeasury, Waakington, D. C.
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LOUISVILLE AND PORTLAHD CANAL.
BKPOBT OP EDWARD WATTS, CIVIL ENGINEER LOUISVILLE AND POItTLASD
CANAL, EEKTOCKT, DECEUBER 12, 1B6G.
LoDisviLLE, December 12, 1856.
To Me President and Diredora of the LoaiaviSe and Portland Canal
Company :
Qestlemen : la accordance with your instructions, I have the honor
to present the following report, with the accompanying maps, showing
the location of the Louisville and Portland canal, at the falls of the
Ohio river, with the enlargement and extension as proposed, so as to
"avoid the rocks at Sandy island," and the depositcs of sand and sedi-
ment, which accumulate and impede the navigation at the outlet locks,
thereby causing great delay and expense to remove the same after
every rise of the river.
Also, the location and plan of the new lock, showing its dimensions
and advantages of its position, enabling boats of the largest class freely
to enter or pass out of its chamber without the aid of stern cables, or
enconntering any such difficulties as those presented at the old locks,
or as would certainly attend any location on the Kentucky shore, dif-
fering from the one designated on the map, with a plan of a lattice
pivot bridge, two of which it will be necessary to construct to accom-
modate the trade and travel of Shippensport — one about midway of the
canal; the other near the dry dock, at the intersection of the branch,
or new work, with the old canal.
Also, two basins, or passing places for boats — one above, and the
other below the place marked by the abiftments of the old stone arch
bridge — each four hundred and fifty feet long, one hundred feet wide,
and six feet deep at ordinary low water.
Also a set of guard-gates, near the head of the canal, opposite lOth
street, with a sufficient number of valves inserted to admit the water
freely into the canal. By means of these gates the water can be readily
drawn off from the canal when repairs are necessary. They will also,
by being raised sufficiently high, serve to prevent drift and other de-
posites from collecting in the canal during high water, A bank con-
necting the abutment walls of the guard-gate with the high ground on
the land side of the canal is necessary, to exclude the river altogether
from entering the canal at its head.
A floating boom, properly constructed, above the guard-gates, would
answer a good purpose in preventing ice and drift from entering the
canal.
A channel one hundred and thirty feet wide will be excavated from
the tail of the lift-lock to the deep water in the river.
Below the lower hollow quoins of the lift-lock there will be a groove
or recess cut in the side walls for stop plank, three inches widCj and
three inches deep, as marked on the plan, which will be used, if it be-
comes necessary, to throw out all the water from the lock chamber.
The canal to be one hundred feet wide at bottom, having vertical
side walls seventeen feet high, at the level of the top of the vertical
side walls to be an ofi^t or berm twelve feet wide. Above this levd,
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for fourteen feet in height, the inside of the banks of the canal to have
a slope of one and a half foot base to one foot rise, and be protected
irom washing by means of a stone pavement ; above this to be another
offset or berm twelve feet wide, and thence up to the top of the banks,
say for fifteen or twenty feet in height, to have an inner elope of one
and a half foot base to one foot rise. The width of the banks at the
top, where they rise above the level of the ground adjacent, to be as
wide as a regular distribution of the earth excavation will make them,
and be three feet higher than the highest stage of water known to
have occurred in the river.
The depth of the canal to be suqtf that boats of a maximum dranght
of eleven feet may, at the lowest stage of the river in which that depth
available for navigation is to be had on the bars in the river, pass
over the mitre sills of its guard-gates with one foot of water to spare.
The bottom of the canal should have a descent from its guard-gates
to the lift-lock at the rate of one foot per mile, for the purpose of
causing a strong current when the guard-gates are closed; the level of
the water in the canal reduced, and the valves in the guard-gates and
the culverts in the side-walls of the lock are opened, with a view of
washing out the sediment brought into the canal when in use.
The depth of water on the lower mitre sill of the lock to be six foet
below the surface of ordinary low water.
The embankments of the canal at the lock must be of the same
height as at the guard-gate, which will be three feet above high-water
mark, and extend throughout the entire improvement, in order to
firevent freshets from breaking over the banks of the canal and
eaving such heavy deposites of mud and drift as frequently occur to
the great prejudice of the navigation.
Tlie external walling that will be required to protect the left lock
from floating ice or drift shall be carried up from an approved founda-
tion.
The foundation of every slope wall shall be at right-angles with the
elope of the embankment it is designed to protect, and the successive
beds formed in carrying it up shall be parallel to its foundation. No
wall shall be constructed againRt any embankment which has not had
sufficient time to settle before it is made to prcs3 upon it. In this
case, where the outside wall at the lock is liable to be covered by river
freshets, the embankment behind the same shall he carried up with the
spalls of the quarries or excavated rock from the canal one foot in
thickness. Where vertical walling is required, it must be coped with
the best of stone. The lift-lock will have a solid rock foundation,
and he constructed of stone of the most enduring quality, eighty feet
wide, having two sets of lower gates, instead of one, as in ordinary
cases, and so placed, respectively, that the chamber of the lock may he
265 feet or 400 feet long, oe will best suit the lengths of the boats
passing through.
The lock to be filled by means of culverts — one in each side wall —
and be emptied through a corresponding number of culverts or open-
ingB in the manner described on the plan.
The recesses for the gates shall be one foot ten inches deep and
forty-six feet long.
The highest stage of water in which the canal Qka^i&^"d^ ia
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asBnmcd at ten feet above ordinary low water at the head of the falls.
At that stage the descent in the river from the head to tlie foot of
the falls docs not exceed three and a half to four and a half feet.
The side walls of the lock should be raised to a level six feet higher
than the height above assumed, as the highest in which the canal will
be used. The lower lock gates to be raised only to the level of the
highest stage of navigation in the canal. The upper gates are to be
raised to within one loot of the level of the lock coping.
These main walls shall be twenty feet thick at bottom, and be
diminished in width by battering one and a half inch to the foot on
their back, as designated on the cross section accompanying plan.
The upper and lower wings shall extend at right angles to the line
of the lock, twenty-five feet from the face of tlie main walls, and be
connected with the name by curves described with a radius often feet.
The face stone shall be sound and compact, and of a quality to en-
dure the frost and sun ; they shall be laid upon their natural beds,
and fitteil to their places before they arc brought on the wall ; and in
order that the stones may be properly laid, cranes shall be used in
handling them upon the wall, and in laying them ; and when laid,
great care must be taken not to move them or break their beils.
All the lace stones shall be hammer-dressed on their face, in their
beds, and in their joints, so that by taking off the hammered snrfaws
one-half inch, a perfect and complete cut stone in every respect might
be had. In other words, the beds, the joints, and the face shall fill
the square, and shall be as complete as the beds, joints, and face of
cut 8t<ine in every respect, except the surfaces being hammered instead
of cut.
There shall, on an average, bo a header or bond stone for every ten
feet in length on each course, measured from centre to centre of the
headers.
And in laying the work these headers shall be placed as near to this
average as the intermediate stretchers will allow. The headers of any
course shall divide as nearly as practicable the spaces between the
headers below.
Ko course shall be less than sixteen inches in thickness, and no
stretcher shall have less than twcnty-fonr-inch bed ; and when the
thickness of the course is greater than twenty-four inches, then the
stretchers shall have as much bed as face.
No smaller course shall precede a larger ; the thicker courses shall
be laid at the bottom, and decreasing, if the courses arc very various,
regularly as practicable in rising to the coping, and each course shall
retain a uniform thickness around the entire lock.
The stretchers shall not be less than six feet long, and their ends
shall make an even and full joint of not less than nine inches in from
the face of the wall.
The headers shall he in width on the face not less than the height
of the course. All the headers shall extend into the wall not less
than four feet six inches.
The face stones, whether headers or stretchers, shall have parallel
beds throughout, and they shall be so hammered as to lie as firm upon
each other throughout their whole width as they do in front. All the
&ce stone shall be laid in full beda of mortar. Every stone must be
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completely prepared before it is laid, so that no trimming vill after-
wards be necessary. Eacb coarse shall be laid entirely around tho
lock before a atone shall be laid in the course above. The pointing
shall follow on immediately after the laying, but so that it shaU
always be one conrse below it.
The backing shall be composed of good, large, solid, sound, and
well-shaped building stonss — none of which shall be less than two
cubic feet, except when necessary to fill interstices, and to level up the
work. Great care shall be observed to bind the back of the masonry
well with the headers of the face stones.
All the stones from the back of the lock eighteen inches into tho
wall, and spaces two feet wide at every ten feet along the wall, from
the back to the face, shall be well laid in full beds of mortar ; and all
the interstices in the wall, not occujiied by stone or mortar, shall be
completely filled with grout.
The laying of the backing shall follow on directly after the laying
of the face stones, and it shall he well grouted at each course in
height, and in no case shall any face Htone he laid while any of the
course below it within fifty feet has not been fully and thoroughly
grouted.
The breast wall shall be built of masonry similar to that prescribed
for the lock walls, and be coped with stone six feet wide and twenty
inches thick. The top of it will be eighteen inches below the bottom
of the upper level.
The hollow quoins shall be formed of stone closely cut throughout
their face, their beds, and their joints. What is usually called a
whole hollow shall be a header, and the half hollow the stretcher, so
that they shall be alternately headers and stretchers. The straight
Eart of the whole hollow in the recess shall not be less than the
eight of the course, neither shall the straight part in the chamber
be less ; and the half hollow shall break over the whole hollow at
least equal to its own thickness. The half hollow shall he in width
such that in no place, measuring it at right-angles to its own face,
whether in the curve or in the straight part of it, shall it be less than
eighteen inches ; neither shall the joints he less ; and the hollow,
when laid in its place, shall not be less than forty inches, measuring
it from any part of the face at right-angtes to the lock.
The mitre sills will he composed of stone twenty inches' deep, well
jointed, and put together in a workman-like manner, as drawn on the
plan ; they will be laid in cement, on a foundation properly prepared,
and secured in their places by inch-and-a-quarter holts three feet long,
and split at the points to receive a wedge. The lock-gates will be
built in accordance with the plan.
The main walls and wings of the lock shall be coped with stone at
least six feet long, four and a half wide, and twenty inches deep. It
shall be so laid as to present a uniform width on top. The angle
formed by the intersection of the top of the coping and the face of the
main walls and wings shall be rounded off to a radius of three inches.
The end joints shall be hammer-dressed full and even throughout the
entire length of the coping, and the top and beds shall he iiammer-
dressed and parallel, so as to give a firm and solid bearing through-
out. The face shall be neatly hammer-dressed, and the hack of the
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coping hammered off regulsrl;. The coptag around the gates, And
from the upper gates to the head of the lock, and from the lower gates
to the end of the lock, shall be connected hy iron clamps and holts.
The culverts to admit the water into the chamber of the lock, and to
discharge the same, will be six feet high, three feet wide, and have
such position in the lock-walls as is defined on the plan.
The cement must he tried and approved of before using it. The
sand must he clean and sharp, and if deemed necessary, it must bo
washed.
The cement will be mixed with the sand in the proportion of one and
a half measures of cement to one of sand.
The mortar shall he well worked upon an approved bed formed of
plank, and the length of time between the first wetting of the cement
and its being placed in the wall shall not exceed one half hour.
The grout shall be formed of cement and sand, mixed in the same
proportions as the mortar, and no longer time shall elapse between
the wetting of the cement and its use than in the case of the mortar —
viz : one half hour.
Interior dry walls will be built at each end of the lock, to prevent
the earth from sliding into the canal. There will also be an outside
slope wall constructed at the side of the lock next the river, to prevent
ice and drifl from abrading the embankment.
Below the lift-lock a channel one hundred and twenty feet wide is
to he made through " the rocks" to the deep water below, in the di-
rection of the locK, and to the depth of the top surface of its lower
mitre sill.
The enlarged and extended canal will ho about two and a quarter
mites in length— a little more than a quarter of a mile longer than the
present improvement.
All the widening will he on the south side of the old canal. The
excavation will he somewhat lees in quantity than on the north side.
The guard-hank between the canal and the river is now completely
settled, and consequently not so liable to be injured by freshets.
The east excavation from the opposite side would he very useful in
widening and raising the guard-bank to the proposed height, thereby
greatly strengthening it against high-water abrasions.
The small extent of widening on the north side, near the head of
the canal, and also opposite basin No. 2, which would he necessary to
straighten the line, suits well at those places, as the earth could be
advantageously used in filling up adjacent low grounds.
The materials excavated from the extension would he placed chiefly
in its lateral banks, and in widening and raising to the required height
the south bank of the enlarged portion of the canal.
Near the head of the canal, on the south side, a cesspool should be
made, outside of the water way, for the reception of the wash brought
down by two or three of the streets of Louisville that terminate in
that neighborhood.
No provision is made in the estimate of the cost of the large and
extended canal for any expenditure on the present improvement b&-
low the point where the two diverge, believing it better that it be left
until future developments show whether any real advantage would
attend, for many years at least, any considerable expenditure upon it
8 LOUISVILLE AND PORTLAND CANAL.
for rcpalrB and improvements beyond what is required to maintain i*
in its present navigable condition, and for which the revenues of thai
canal are amply suthcicnt. The portion of the present canal referred
to might be left in its present condition without any injurious conse--
quences resulting to the enlarged and extended canal.
The imestion of the immediate radical improvement and enlarge-
ment ot the canal at this point derives additional importance from i
the fact, that of late years long periods of low water in the Ohio river
have become more frequent, and, in consequence of the general increase
of tonnage, more disastrous to the vast commercial business of the in-
terior.
The cities along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, so largely depend-
ont upon a good navigation for their continued prosperity, are alive to
the importance of an improvement, not only in the means of passing
this great obstacle, the falls at Louisville, but in the Ohio river gene-
rally, OS well as the improvement of the rapids in the Mississippi.
During the season of 1856, just passed, the navigation for many '
successive months was literally destroyed, owing to the insufficient
depth of water left in the channels. Whilst this long period of low
water afforded an excellent opportunity for completing valuable im-
provements in the canal at Louisville, it has served to enforce the ab- '
solute necessity of the earliest attention to the permanent and general
improvement of the river navigation,
several plans have been at various times suggested : clearing out
channels, and erecting dams for confining the water, thus increasing ,
the depth, which was partly executed with varying results some years i
since by the general government, A regular system of locks and
dams between Pittsburg and Louisville, or Cairo, have been strongly
urged by many practical persons. It has also been proposed to estab-
lish a constant sufHcient flow the year round by means of artificial
reservoirs, to be constructed on the headwaters of the river ; and it
has been suggested that a system of dams left open at one end, with
a mound or embankment extending upward through each pool, form-
ing a gradual descent for the water, (without locks,) would answer a
good purpose. Whether any one, or any combination of these, or
some other plan, may be finally adopted or not, one thing is quite
certain, viz : that the magnitude and monetary value of the interests
concerned arc such as to demand from the general government, in view
of its own great interests, the most favorable consideration.
It can no longer be disguised that the precarious nature of the
navigation of the Ohio is affixing, prematurely, limits to its trade,
and conBcqucntly to the general business of the country, and to the
trade and travel passing through the Louisville and Portland canal ;
and when it is considered that there are already more than a thousand
steamers navigating the Ohio and its connecting waters, the import-
ance of some immediate and adequate remedy of a truly national evil
can scarcely be overrated.
The present canal around the falls of the Ohio, between Louisville
and Portland, at one time fully adequate to all the purposes required,
is by no means now commensurate with the enormous transportation
and increased size of the steamboats employed.
My predecessors, in recommending their importoiAiSdpljQttfeineQt to
LOmsriLLE AITD PORTLAND CAITAL. 9.
the attention of Kovernment, might very properly have stimulated
their patrons with such hopes as inspired tne old alchemists in their
efforts at transmutation. Though they did not attain the veritable
object of their research, they, nevertheless, did much to enrich the
world by minuter discoveries in science, and led the way to the accu-
mulation of wealth and knowledge through channels not contemplated
in their process.
Thus the investigations of the able engineers hitherto engaged in
ttiu work have opened the way to further improvements.
The plan I have suggested differs from the plan of the canal now in
use in many respects, and promises an ampler revenue when in com-
pete operation.
A canal of such size and construction as shall allow the largest class
of steamboats and freight of all kinds, without transhipment, to pass
around the falls, at low stages of the river, is imperatively demanded.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars would be yearly realized by the geu^
ral government in the event of an appropriation for that purpc^e.
Thia is abundantly proved by the receipts of the company even under
joeaent disadvantages.
Through this mid-gate of our extended country, even with its com-
comparatively limited capacity, not less than two hundred thousand
persons pass annually.
But when the yet unexplored west shall he ready to pour its treasurM
through this channel, and expect in return the product of our Atlantte
region — when we shall not compute our trading and travelling popu-
lation by thousands but by millions, shall we, like the people of old
on the shores of Jordan, be content to rear a fabric of loose stones to
otmimemorate the passage of a multitude incomparably greater ?
Let us rather immortalize this era by a structure of such propor-
tions and usefulness as may compare, in some degree at least, with
what nature has done in our wonderiiil country.
May not this republic, like Greece, produce an enduring monnnent
of art, not merely like the colossus of Rhodes, to insure itself a place
among the wonders of the world, hut he the means of attaining such
results as can only be estimated as time shall develop the fortneMQ-
ing achievements of our enterprising people?
It is estimated that the probable cost of the enlargement and exten-
sion of the present canal would be as follows, viz :
Division I. — Excavation in the widening and extension of the old
canal from its head to its intersection with the proposed branch oand
near the dry dock, including the foundations for bridges, guard-gates,
vertical walls, also slope waits along the sides of the canal, and two
basins for boats, &c.
373,480 cubic yards earth excavation, at 35 cents $130,718
124,492 cubic yards rock excavation, at $1 25 166,616
33,506 cubic yards vertical wall, at $2 67,012
48,160 cubic yards ilope wall, at |2 56,320
2 lattice pivot bridges, and guard-gate 52,000
Floating boom to gmnce off drift wood and ice at the head
of the canal 8,000
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Division 2. — The extension or branch canal embraces the dry dock,
and terminates "below the rocks" at Sand; iBland, including the
lift-lock, protection walls, lock-house, and all the gates, mitre sillsj
culvertfl, and fixtures pertaining. The masonry to be of stone, the
excavation of which is paid for under the item of rock excavation in
the canal, excepting the hollow quoins, coping, and face work of
culverts.
411,400 cubic yards earth excavation, at 36 cents $143,990
137,132 cubic yards rock excavation, at |1 25 171,416
38,150 cubic yards masonry in liftrlock and the extension
walls above and below the lock laid in cement mortar.. 306,200
15,250 cubic yards vertical wall, at |2 30,500
13,600 cubic yards slope wall, at |2 2T,200
3 sets of lock gates, mitre sills, &c 46,000
Bouse for lock-keeper and assistants 3,000
726,306
Ist division will cost when completed $469,666
2d division will cost when completed 726,306
1,195,971
Add 10 per cent, for contingencies that may be occasioned
by high water 119,597.
1,315,568
Bespectfullv submitted.
EDWARD WATTS,
CivU Engineer,
Hod. Jambs Outhrie,
Secrdary of the Treasury.
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« 3d Beanim. J ) No. 34.
BXPENDITHBES, ETC., IN KANSAS TEBBITOBY.
MESSAGE
THE PRESIDENT OP THE UNITED STATES,
Beportt in regard to expenditures taid li(U>Uitiea e^ persona called into
the service of the United States in the Territory of Kansas.
ImviXT 13, 1B6T.— lAld on the Uble uid otdered to be printed.
Zb the speaker of ike Bouse ^ Bepreaentatives :
In compliance with a resolution of the House of RepresentatireB of
tbe 22d mtimo, in relation to information with regard to expenditures
and liabilities for peraons called into the service of the United States
in the Territory of Kansas, I transmit the accompanying report of-
the Secretary of War.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WABHiiraTON, January 12, 186t.
Wab Dkfakthknt,
Washington^ January 10, 1857.
On the 24th ultimo the Secretary of State referred to this depart-
ment a copy of the resolution of the House of RepresentatireB of the
22d of the same month, calling upon the President for certain infor-
mation with regard to expenditures and liabilities for persons called
into ^e service of the United States in the Territory of Kansas.
The reports of the quartermaster, paymastor, and adjutant ^eneralfl,
which I have the honor to submit herewith, contain all the infortn»i
tion in thia department at this date on the subject of the resolution.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JEFF'K DAVIS,
Secretary of Wtxr.
TbePuBntERT.
2 exfeitses, etc., ik kansas territoht.
Pathabebb Gbmbeal's Office,
December 30, 1856.
Sir: I return herewith the rolla of Captains Wallis, Donaldson,
and Walker's companiee of Kansas militia, and, agreeably to yoor
request, have to state that under the existing law for the payment of
militia, (act of March 19, 1836,) the amount required for their pay-
ment would he (7,848 76. But it appears that one company has
been paid as cavalry, and if this is sanctioned it will require a further
flum of $260 to cover the payment.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BENJAMIN F. LARNED,
PaymaMer Omeral.
Colonel 8. Coopkb,
Adjutant General United J^ates Army.
Adjdtaitt Oerbral'b Office,
Washington, January 6, 1857.
Sir : In compliance with your iustructions, and in answer to tiie
reaolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d ultimo, so &r
as this ofSce is concerned, I have the honor to report that muater
rolls of but three companies of militia called into the service of the
United States during the recent disturbances in Kansas Territory
have been received at the department. The accompanying letter
from the paymaster general gives the amonnt required for their pay-
ment.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. COOPER, Jtfjatmt Oenend.
Hon. Jeffirson Davis,
Secretary of War.
QUARTERUASTKR QeITBRAL's OfFIOB,
Waehington City, Jamiary 9, 186T.
Sir : In obedience to your instructions, and in answer to so much of
the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d ultimo, asking
information in relation to the a&irs of Kansas as relates to this office,
I have the honor to report that the accounts, thus far received at thit
office, show no expenditure of money for, nor issue of property to, the
forces referred to in the resolutiou, though it is understood, unoffid-
ttlly, that property was furnished for the use of the Kansas volunteers
in the fourth quarter of the last calendar year, the accounts for which
quarter have not been received, and are not yet dne.
I return the resolution, and have the honor to be, sir, your obedient
■ervant,
TH. 8. JE8UP,
Queariemuater Qaieral.
Hon. Jkffkbson Davis,
Becrtiami of Ww. WoMkinatim tTi*-
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CLERKS AND OTHERS— NAVY DEPARTMENT.
LETTER
THE SECEETABY OF THE NAVY,
A list of clerke and others employed tn that departjnetit.
Jahvah 13, 1S5T. — laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
Natt Dbpabtmbnt,
January 12, 1857.
Sm : In compliance with an act of CongresB of Augnet 26, 1842,
and a resolution of the Hoaae of BepreeentativeB of Jannarr 13, 1846,
I have the honor to transmit herewith a statement showing the
names of the clerks and other persons employed in this department
daring the year 1856, or any part thereof ; the time each was actually
employed, the sum paid each, and the residence of each at the time
of appointment. They have all been usefully employed daring the
year.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. C. DOBBIN.
Hon. N. P. Banks,
Speaker of the Hoa^ of Bepreaentativea.
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StatemeTit showing the narma of derka and aU other peraotu employed
in the Navy Departmmt ana its several bureaus during ike year 1866,
or any part Q\ereof ; with ike time each person tsaa a<^aaUy employed,
the sum paid each, and the residence of each at the time of his ap-
pointment.
NameB. i Beddenoe.
Grade
Tlrae i Amount,
employed. 1
Office qfOe a^Tdam
Whole year.
....do
.—do
.-.do
^-^do"-""
....do
....do
do
-...do
. ..do
....do
do
....do
L. B. Hardin. j North CaroHiw..
OeoTgeB. WatklDi.. Dut. of Columbia
■Wmi»m P. Monm..: Virginia
William B. Oalick. J North Carolina..
Jno.B. Cunningham. Sonth Carolina-
Abel P. Upshur 1 Virginia,
William Bobinaoo.jDUt.ofCoIumbla
JohnW. Hogg TenneMeo
JohnQUmau (North Carolina-
Samuel Hickum Dial, of Columbia
UadMTHuM do
4th class and diibnra-
Ing clerk
3dc1a«derk
do
do
do
do
do
2d claaa clerk
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HeaicngeT
2,000 00
1,800 00
1,600 00
1, 600 00
1,600 00
l.SDO 00
1,600 00
1,400 DO
1,400 00
1,400 00
1,400 00
870 DO
590 00
William Q. Bldgelv.
8 Ooogh
4th class clerk
2d dan clerk
do
M"cWd«k"md
draughtsman
lat class derk..
Menenger
r*borer.
do
4th class clerk,
2d class clerk
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2d class clerk and
Messenier
Whole year.
do
....do
....do
.--do
—do
....do
do
....do
Whole year.
do
....do
do
....do
.-.-do
1,800 00
1,400 00
1,400 00
1,400 DO
1,400 DO
1,200 DO
840 DO
(>88 DO
688 00
1,600 00
1,400 DO
1,400 DO
1,400 DO
1,400 00
840 00
Joa. S. BobltuoD, jr.
Jamei Young
Om. F. de La Boche.
JohnP.HcEld«n7..
ChaileiHimtt
Jamea H. Fetguaon.
Antonio Hoodl
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Jowph P. HcCorkle.
CharleiK. King....
E. M. ™ball
OllreVB. Uenlll....
Ch»(.E.8tc>llwaKen.
Samuel Simmona,,..
HeniyNeal
North Carolina..
Virginia
Maryland,
do
Diat of Columbia
, do
do
DIaL of Columbia
Virginia
MilM... '.'."." .".'.'.'
Mat of Columbia
do
NewJewey
pair.
DwddB. Martin,...
B^gineer-Jn-chief-..
Whole year.
3, OOD 00
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STATEMENT— Continued.
Name*
BeBidencc.
Grade.
■nme
Amount.
John W. BronaoKb.
JiunM Sclden.
Wm. W. MorriBOn..
Walter 8. McNftby..
WiUlamSchaU
George F.arwn....
HichMdPoweU
C. C. Hackfltt
DUt.ofCoIamUa
do
North Carolina..
TenneBBee.
DlBt-^Colmnbia
PeDDBflTuiia
North Carolina..
Marjiand,
DUt. of Colombia
North Carolina-.
2d claM clerk
do
do
do
do
do
2d doM Clerk and
lit daaa cleik
Whole year.
""do!--"-
....do
do
..-do
.--do
do
*1,400 00
1,460 00
1,400 00
1,400 00
1,400 OO
1,400 OO
1,400 OO
1,400 DO
Bunau i)f Pracworu
John W. CameroD..
4th clam clerk
2d da» clerk
do
Whole year.
do
....do
do
—.do.
1,800 00
1,400 00
1,400 00
1,400 00
S40 00
LodoaB. Allyn....
EdwmrdC. Eddie....
Igiudaa Lucas
CounecUcnt
Michigan.
Diat. of Columbia
do
Maryland
FennqrlTanla
North Carolina-.
Penn»ylTania
DUtofColninbia
Philip lAnidale
4th daM clerk and as-
Whole ]rear.
do
do
— .do
Chetter Tnttle
fl. Bnlow&win...,
HanhB. Clark
2dclawderk
do
laborer . .
1,400 00
1,400 00
S40 00
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ad Solicit. S ) No. 36.
NEW MEXICO— OEKTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
LETTER
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR,
COUMVKICATIMa
Supptanental reports from the Surveyor Genertd of New Mexico in re-
gard to certain land dawns in thai Territory.
Jaso&kt 16, 1B5T. — Laid upon the Ublo and ordered to b« printed.
DEPAKTMEaST OF THE Ikteriob,
City of Washington, January 15, 1857.
Sm; I have the honor to communicate herewith a letter from the
CommiBsiouer of the Qeneral Land Office, dated the 6th instantj en-
cloeiog Biipplemental reports of the surveyor general of New Mexico
upon certain land claims in that Territory, and to rec[ueBt that the
game may be regarded and printed as a part of the annual report from
that office.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
R. McClelland, Secretary.
Hon. N. P. Banks,
Speaker of the Souse of Sepresenlatives.
GtHBRAL Land Office,
January 6, 1867.
Sir: The surveyor general of New Mexico, under date of the 30th
November last, transmitted to this office the following docnmeute, to
wit:
The claim of the Pueblo of Zia, numbered 14, which should have
been No. 17 ;
The claim of the Pueblo of Nam be, numbered 15, which should have
been No. 18 ;
The claim of the Pueblo of Sandia, numbered 16, which should have
been No. 19 ;
The claim of the Pueblo of laleta, numbered 17, which shoold have
been No. 20 ; r"- I
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2 ITEW MEXICO — CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
which have been filed in surveyor the general's office since 30th Septem-
ber last, the date of his last annual report tti this office, and which,
together with the then accompanying papers, was transmitted hy this
office to the department, and constituted a part of the annual report
irom this office, dated 29th November last.
The foregoing claims having been examined and approved by the
■surveyor general, have been transmitted here, with the request that
the same be made part of those which accompanied his annual report
as aforesaid, submitted to Congress for their action.
The surveyor general forwarded, at the same time, an additional
document, styled " Notice pertaining to private claim No. 3 of Fran-
(U8C0 Martinez," which, through inadvertence, failed to accompany
the papers constituting that claim transmitted with his annual report
as siforeaaid, and which document he now requests may be placed
where it properly belongs.
In accordance with the above request I have, therefore, the honor
to transmit the above mentioned papers in dvpluxUes, so that the same
may be submitted by the department to both Houses of Congress for
their action thereupon.
With great respect, your obedient servant,
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commisaioner.
Hon. R. McLellamd,
Secretary of the Interior.
Olam 2fo. 8 — .fVoiMtsoo MarUne*.
To the aurveyor generai of New Mexico:
Your petitioner, Francisco Martinez, respectfully states, that on the
. 23d day of April, 1832, yoar said petitioner's lather, Manuel Mar-
tinez, in company with eight male children and several others who
volunteered to accompany him, made application to the political chief
of the Territory of New Mexico for a certain tract or parcel of land
situate, lying, and being in the Territory aforesaid, in the county of
Bio Arriba, and known as ibe "Tierra Amarilla," bounded on the
north by the Nav^o river, on the south by the Nutrias river, on the
east by the mountain range, and on the west by the line of the Faerfo
to the Laguna de los Cavallos. Your petitioner further states, that
the aforesaid petition was referred by the political chief aforesaid to
the most excellent territorial deputation, and said deputation caused
the same to be referred to the constitutional corporation of Abiqnifi,
requiring it to report on the propriety or impropriety of mating the
aforesaid grant to the persons mentioned in the petition referred to *,
that on the l&th day of May, 1832, the corporation aforesaid reported
to the provincial deputation, recommending the propriety of acced-
ing to tne retjuest of the petitioners ; that on the 20th day of July,
1832, the territorial deputation aforesaid granted to Manuel Martinez,
BTEW MGXICO — CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS. 3
his eight children, and those who 7olaateered to accampanj him, the
land referred to in their petition, with the boundaries therein sat
forth, and directing the constitutional justice of Abiqniu to place the
parties in possession, giving to each one a sufBcient number of Tsraa
of tillable land in which to sow from fonr to fiye fanegas of wheat,
giving them titles of possession to said land ; that the justice of Abi-
quifi proceeded to place them in possessioD, but before arriving at the
place they were turned back on account of a war breaking out be-
tween the citizens of New Mexico and tho NaTajo Indians, making it
extremely dangerous for them to proceed an; further. Your petitioner
further states, that in consequence of said war they have never been
placed in possession, as required by law ; that after the war had ter-
minated, and the Indians at peace, they have had their stock^upon said
lands up to the present time. Your petitioner believing the grant
(herewith accompanying, marked A) to be a good and lawful grant,
made under the laws, usages, and customs of the republic of Mexico,
{trevioUB to the cession of the Territory to the United States, respect-
iilly pray that the same may be investigated and confirmed to your
petitioner and associates in fee, the same being, in onr opinion, ao-
oording to law and equity. Your petitioners further represent, that
said tract or parcel of land contains, from north to sonth, six leagues,
more or less, and from east to west four leucues, more or less; that
they capnot furnish a plot of survey of said land, as no survey has
ever been made. And, as in duty bound, your petitioner will ever
pray, &c.
FBAU'CO MABTINEZ.
SCBTBTOB GKimui.'B OmcK,
Santa Fe, New Mexieo, October 17, 1856.
The foregoing is a true copy of the original document on file in this
office.
WM. PELHAM,
8v.rveyor General Nea Mexico.
Claim No. 14— PueUo t^ Zia.
1689. — In the pueblo of Our Lady of Gnadalape del Paso del Bio
del Norte, on the twentieth day of the mouth of September, in the
Sear one thousand six hundred and eighty-nine, his excellency Don
>omingo Jironza Fetros de Cruzate, governor and captain general,
stated that, whereas, in overtaking the Queres Indians, and the apos-
tates, and the Theguae, and those of the Thunos nation, in that of
New Mexico, and after having fought with all the Indians of all the
other pueblos, an Indian of uie pueblo of Zia, named Bartolomfi de
Ojeda, who was the most conspicuous in the battle, lending his aid
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eveiywbere, Barrendered, being wounded, and, as before, I ordered
him to declare, under oath, tlie condition of the pneblo of Zia, wbicb.
Tras tbe most distinguished in the battle of that kingdom of New
Mexico, being the moat fortified.
Questioned if the pueblo would apostatize at any fiiture time, as
was customary with them ; the deponent answered, no ; that thej
were very intimidated; that although they were elated at what had
occurred in the year previous, he judged it was impossible for them to
fail in giving in their allegiance; whereupon, his excellency Don
Domingo Jironza Petroz de Crnzate, governor and captain general,
K anted them tbe boundaries herein set forth : on the north, one
»gne ; on the east, one league ; on the west, one league ; and on
tbe south, one league ; to be measured from the four corners of the
temple situated to the north of the pueblo. His excellency so ordered,
provided, and signed before me, the present secretary of government
and war.
DOMINGO JIRONZA PETBOZ DE CRUZATE.
Before me:
DON PEDRO LADRON DE GUITARA,
Secretary of Government and War,
SuavBTOR General's OrncB, Tbaxslatob's Department,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 25, 1856.
The foregoing is a correct translation of the original on file in thia
office.
DAVID V. WHITING,
Translator.
ScRVETOR General's Oppice,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 31, 1856.
The foregoing is a true copy of the original translation on file in
this office.
WM. PELHAM,
Surveyor Oeneral.
Claim No. H — Pueblo of Zia.— Original.
1689.— En el pueblo de N". S». de Guadalupe del Passo del Riodel
Norte, en veinte dias des mes de Sep", de mil seissientos y ochenta y
nuebe aflos, el SeBor Qou". y Cap". Gen'. D". Domingo Jironza Petroz
de Cruzate, dijo quepor quanto en el alcanze que se dio en el dela
Nueba Mex", de loa Yndios Queres y los Apostatas y los Teguaa y de
U Naz- ThanoB, y despues de hauer peleado con todos los demaa
\ ndioB de todos pueulos, un Yndio del Pu'. de Zia llamado Var,tolome
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de Ojeda que ftie el q ne mas se seRalo en Is bstalla acadiendo a todas
Sartea Be riiidi6 biendoseheiido lo caal como dicho es mand^ qae den^o
e juram**. declare como se alia el Pu*. de Zia que fae el que mas se
sefialo eo las vatallas de aqnel reyno de la Kueua Mex**. paes foe el
Fa', mas fortificado,
Preguntado que si este Pu*. bolnera eo algua tiempo a bapostatarse
como Ha sido coustumure entre elloa, y dize el confeBante que do que
ya esta muj metido es temor, que aunque estaban abilautados, con lo
que les aura susedido el ano pasado^ josgana era vn ynposible que de-
jaran de dar la obedienzia, por lo cual se conBedio por el SeQor Gou".
J Cap'. Qen}, D". Domingo Jironza Petroz de Cruzate loB liaderos que
aqoi auoto, para el norte ana legua, y para el oriente una legua, y
Sara el poniente una legua, y pars el but una legua, midiendo estas
e las cuatro esquinas del templo que queda al norte del Fu°', aai lo
proveyo mando y ftrmo so ss'. a mi el presente Secret*, de Go', y
eaerra.
DOMINGO JmONZA PETROZ DE CEUZATE.
Ante mi,
DON PEDRO LADRON DE GtllTARA,
Se*. de G-. y Gu'.
SuRTETOB General's Ovficb, TaAHaLAToii'a DsPARTiCBirr,
Sania Fi, New Mexico, Octo&er 26, 1856.
The foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in this office.
DAVID V. WHITING, TranAator.
SuRVETOR General's OFncs,
8a^a Fe, New Mexico, October 31, 1856.
David V. Whiting, whose genuine signature appears subscribed to
the foregoing certificate, is and was, at the time of the signing of the
same, the translator of this office.
WM. PELHAM,
Surveyor Oeneral of New Mexico,
Claim No. 15— Pueblo of Nambe.
Juan Lozario Padilla, governor, Antonio Vigil, lieutenant govern-
or, Josfi Maria Ruihal, chief, of the pueblo of Namh6, being duly
■worn by the surveyor general at Santa Fe, in the presence of General
A. G. Mayers, Indian agent for the pueblos, they answered the in-
terrogatories propounded to them in the following manner, viz :
Question. Did the pueblo of Namb6 receive a grant for the lands
they occupy from the King of Spain ?
Answer. From our ancestors we have been informed that the grant
was in the possession of the pueblo. Digmzedt/Gooyle
6 NEW MEXICO— CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
Qaestion. Where is the grant now P
Answer. We do not know.
Question. Do you know when and how the puehio was deprived of
its poBsession ?
Answer. Many years aince a dispute arose between the Indians of
the pueblo and several Mexican citizens who wished to trespass upon
their land . The case was taken before the acting governor of the
territory, to whom the governor of the pneblo delivered the grant ;
and, although they have claimed it several times, the acting governor
refused to deliver it up ; since which time it has not been seen or
heard of.
Question. Have you any tradition of how long the pneblo has been
in existence ; and was the oldest man in it born there ?
Answer. Prom tradition we know the pueblo was settled at the
same time the others were. The oldest man in the pueblo was born
there.
Question. Do you know if the grant to your pueblo calls for one
league towards the four points of the compass ?
Answer, We claim one league in each direction from the four cor-
ners of the church.
JUAN K08ARI0, Governor.
Lii
JOSfe MARIA + RUIBAL, Chief.
Witness :
A. Gr. Mayebs,
Agent /or the PueUo Indiana of New Mexico.
Sworn and subscribed before me the 29th day of September, 1866.
WM. PELHAM,
Surveyor General.
Sdbvsior General's OfrtcE,
Santa Fe, New Meanco, Odober 31, 1856.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original now
on file in this office.
WM. PELHAM,
Surveyor Gea^ai.
Claim No. 16 — Pueblo of Sandia.
Jb hia Exc^tency Don Joachin CodaHoa y Bahal :
Friar Jnaa Miguel Melchor, preacher and delegate, commissary gen-
eral, by patent from my diocese, present myself before your excellency,
acGordmg to law, and in the manner most convenient tome in the present
petition, and state that for six years I have been engaged in,tlie work of
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converting the GentileB, and notwithstanding innumerable trials, I
have succeeded in planting the seeds of the Christian faith among the
residents ofthepuehlos of Acoma, Laguna,and Zia, and for all of which
I hold instructions from the most excellent viceroy of New Spain to
cxmstmct temples, convents, and puehlos, with BufScient lands for
each, water, watering places, timber, and pastures, which I have
obtained for ail those I have been enabled to convert ; and having
converted and gained over three hundred and fifty souls. From hence
to the Puerco river, which I have brought from the Moqui pueblos,
bringing with me the cacique of these pueblos, for the purpose of
establishing their pueblo at the place called Sandia. Having received
the permission of the most excellent viceroy, which order is on file
■with that government, I therefore ask that possession be given me of the
aforementioned place of Sandia, which I have already examined, and
found unoccupied, bo as to prevent my converts from returning to
apostacy, and by locating them at any other point they may escape to
their former homes, being the most remote. By doing which I will
receive the grace, favor, and justice 1 ask at the hands of your ex-
cellency. I swear the above is not dbne through malice, and in what-
soever may be necessary, &e.
FRIAR JUAN MIGUEL MELOHOS,
Delegate Attorney Commissary General.
Saitta Fe of the New Mexico, AprU 3, 1T48.
In the city of Santa Fe, on the fifth day of the month of April, in
the year one thousand seven hundred and forty-eight, before me Don
Joachin Codallos y Rabal, sergeant major, governor and captain
general of this kingdom of New Mexico, the foregoing petition was
{iresented, accompanied with the superior despatch of the most excel-
ent viceroy of this New Spain, by the most Reverend Friar Jnan Mignel
Helchor, retired preacher general, delegate commissary and attorney
general of this holy custody of the conyersiun of Saint Paul, &c.,
which being seen by us, and the plans proposed by the said reverend
father for the construction of a temple, convent, and pueblo, referred
to him ; and the conveniences which are offered to the Moqui In-
dians, reduced to the locality and site, called t^andia, being known to
me, which pueblo shall be partly fortified, in order to prevent the
invasions which are occasionally made by the Gentile enemies, whose
place of entrance is at the aforementioned place. In view of which,
and having received certain information concerning said conquered
Indians, which are distributed among several pueblos of this kingdom,
asking that a pueblo may be established for them, in which those of
the aforementioned Moqui nation can construct their houses and form
a settlement : therefore, and in order that the foregoing decree of
the most excellent viceroy, and the petition of the aforesaid very
reverend father, delegate commissary, may be carried into effect, I
hereby give such ample and sufficient authority as is required in such
cases to the Lieutenant General Don Bernardo de Bustamante, to
proceed to the aforementioned site of Sandia with ten soldiers, and
with the co-operation of the aforesaid very reverend fitt^en^^lexftte
e VXW M£XICO — «£RTAJ]r LAITD OLAIMI.
oommisBary, to personally examiQe, calculate, and reoonaoitra (he
aforesaid site, and distribute the lands, waters, paatnrei, and
watering places, safficient for a regular Indian pneblo, as required by
the royal orders concernine the matter, setting forth the boundaries
thereof; and the aforesaid lieutenant general shall also proceed to
eive authentic royal and personal poaseasion to the very rererend
rather missionary, who may be assigned by his prelate to the new
mission. Haring given the lands to the conquered Indiana of the
aforesaid nation, as aforementioned, in case any dispute or objection
is raised by any person or persons claiming a title to said lands, he
will report the same to this government, in order that such legal steps
be taken in the premises as may be necessary. And having recorded
his doings in the premises immediately following this decree, the
aforesaid lieutenant general will take a correct copy thereof, which he
will deliver to the aforesaid very reverend delegate commissary, re-
turning the original to this government, in order that it may always
appear. Further, it being necessary to appoint a judge to adminiater
justice in said settlement, protect the Indians, hearing their cases,
and giving them such legal remedies as they may require, I hereby
declare said puebto of Sandia for the present to be under the jurisdic-
tion of tho town Ban Felipe de Albuquerque, in order that the lieuten-
ant thereof, or his lieutenants, shall comply strictly with the duties
herein imposed, and the senior justice will cause the conquered Moqni
Indians, who may be within their respective jurisdictions, to attach
themselves with all possible despatch to the aforesaid pueblo of 8andia
to be established. The construction of which will be commenced
during the early part of May of the present year, one thousand seven
hundred and forty-eight. I have so provided, ordered, and signed
with my attending witnesses, with whom I act in the absence of a
public or royal notary, there being none in this kingdom.
To which I certify ;
JOACHIN CODALLOS Y BABAL.
Witnesses:
Jose Jacobo db Boakas.
MlOUBL Al.TTtB,
The superior decree of the most excellent viceroyof this Kew Spain,
contained in this document, presented by the most reverend friar
Juan Miguel Melchor, delegate commissary, and preacher general of
this holy custody, was published ; and 1 rubricked the same in this
pueblo and mission of Our Lady of the Douleurs and Saint Anthony
of Sandia, on the fourteenth day of the month of May, in the year
one thousand seven hundred and forty-eight. I, the Lieutenant Gen-
eral Don Bernardo de Bustemante Tagle, commissioned to give the
royal possession granted and conferred by the sergeant-major Don
Joachim Codallos y Babal, governor and captain general of this king-
dom of New Mexico, in order to give possession to the reverend
lather^ preapber, friar, Juan Jose Hernandez, the minister assigned by
patent of his reverend prelate, and to the Indians of the Moqni nation,
who are assembled for the purpose of re-establishing said jt^Uoi and
NZW MEXICO — CERTAIK LAITD 0LAIM8. 9
for the better secnrity and adrancement of the same, I caused to ap-
pear before me the citi^^uB who resided near and more contiguous to
said paeblo on the other eide of the Del Norte river towards the west,
who are Antonio de Balazar, Jose Jaramillo, and Salvador Jaramillo,
to whom, being in my presence, I made known the commission I held
to grant the roynl possession. I am directed to give to the aforesaid
children of Sandia and their minister, and making them also under-
stand that they were exonerated from giving the league to said Indians
on the west according to the royal mandate, which provides for one
leagne towards each of the four cardinal points, which will be in-
creased in other directions, but that they were to consent that at all
times the aforesaid Moqut Indians of this new settlement (on account
of the many risks their stock was subjected to on this side) could cross
over and pastnre on the lands of their aforesaid Spanish neighbors,
whom, before witnesses of unexceptionable veracity, I asked, and noti-
fied for once and oftener, if they would consent or not ; and they con-
sented to the request of the aforesaid Indians and their father mission-
ary ; whereupon they jointly and severally, tn aolidum, that they would
and did give free and ample permission now and forever to cross over
and pasture their stock, binding and obliging themselves, their chil-
dren, heirs, and successors, not to oppose any impediment whatsoever;
on the contrary they urge the aforesaid Indians to do so without fear
of causing any damage ; they so promised, and stated that they would
fulfil their promise without dispute or legal proceedings now or in the
future ; and in testimony whereof they signed their names ; and for
those who could not sign, I signed, as acting justice in the absence
of a royal or public notary, there beiug none in this kingdom.
I certify :
BE5NARD0 ANTONIO DE BU8TAMANTE TAGLE,
Acting Juatvx.
Witnesses ;
TsiDEo Sanches Taoue.
Padbo Tafota.
Jose Jaramillo.
In the town and mission of Our Lady of the Donleurs, and Saint
Anthony of Sandia, on the sixteenth day of the month of May, in the
year one thoosand seven hundred and Ibrty-eight, I, the Lieutenant
General Don Bernardo Antonio de Bustaniente Tagle, acting judge
by special commission received for the purpose from his excellency
Don Joachin Codallas y Babal, governor and captain general of this
kingdom of New Mexico, having ascertained and made myself ac-
quainted with the petition of the very reverend father, delegate coni-
missary and attorney general of this new conversion ; and in compli-
ance with the provisions of the petition of the aforesaid very reverend
fotber, and in fulfilment of what has been ordered in the foregoing
decree, being at the aforesaid mission for the purpose of giving royal
and personal possession, as I am required to do, caused to appear be-
fore me the more immediate neighbors, who were Captain Miguel
Hontoya, JoaS Garcia, Catarina Gonzales, Andres Martin, Jimd
L
10 NEW MEXICO CEBTAIN LAND CLAIU8.
(Gonzales, Maria Lopes del Castillo, and Julian Bael de Agailar, who
are contiguous to the southern boundary of the aforesaid pueblo ; and
on the north. Captain Fraucisco Gutierres, Juan Gonzales Manuel
Miranda, and Diego Gallegos, whom being all present, I notified of
the grant wliich I bold authorizing me to give royal and personal
possession to the Moqui children, who have been brought for the pur-
pose of resettling said mission, and to their minister ; and if they
were injured in any manner, to shew the title under which they
claimed, to which they answered, that if the boundaries of the land
granted covered any portion of their purchases and grants, they would
surrender them without controversy, such being the superior order,
and that they would not take any steps now or hereafter to assert their
legal right thereto ; and having given their consent without any hes-
itation, they signed their names, and for those who could not, I signed,
with my attending witnesses, as acting judge in the absence of a royal
or public notary, there being none in this kingdom.
I certify :
BERNAKUO ANTONIO DE BUSTAMENTE,
Acting Justice.
Witnesses :
Pedro Tafoya,
Miguel Montoya,
Jose G-arcia,
Andres Martin,
Joan Gonzales, ■ ,-^a
Julian Rael de Agdilab, \i'^1^
Francisco Gctiebrbs, N^ii7
Juan Gonzales,
JosB Manuel Miranda,
DiEQo Galleoos, &c.
At the aforesaid place and mission, on the said day, month, and
year, as directed, I proceeded to give royal and personal possession,
accompanied by all the neighbors; and the first act being to give
a name and vocation to the said new reduction, in order to perpetuate
its memory, giving it the name of onr Lady of the Douleurs and
Saint Anthony of Sandia, and being thus named, the recently con-
Terted Indians of said nation being all together, with their minister,
the Rev. Father Friar Juan Josfi Hernandez, whom 1 took by the
hand, and, in the name of his Majesty, whom may God preserve,
walked with him over the land, they cried aloud, threw stones palled
op weeds, and in a loud voice, exclaimed, " Long live the Kin^, oar
sovereign I" Several times, they received the royal possession without
any contradiction whatsoever ; the leagues, granted to a formal
pueblo, were measured, and the lines being drawn towards the west
to the Del Norte river, which is the boundary, there were only two
lines of fifly and twenty' Castillian varas each, amounting in all to
two hnndred and forty varas ; and, in order to complete what was
lacking on the western side, I thought it necessary to add to or in-
crease the laagnes towards the north and south equally, in~ order that
the adjoining Spanish grantees should not be damaged. — said two
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WEW MEXICO— CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS. II
bonndaries amounting to seren thousand three hundred and eighty
Castillian varas, the league towards the west, being four thousand
seven hundred and sixty varas less ; the land within said two
'boundaries being all adapted to the raising of wheat, and the water
being convenient to the surlace of the ground. And, in order to per-
petuate their boundaries, I directed them to establish landmarks, or
mounds of mud and stones of the height of a man, with wooden crosses
on their summits, the boundaries being on the north an old tower
opposite the point of a canon commonly called " De la agua," and on
the south the Maygua hill opposite the spring of the Carrisito, and
on the east the main ridge called Sandia, within which limits there
are convenient pastures, timber, water, and watering places in
abundance, to support large and small cattle and horses, all of which
was given with free and general control to the aforesaid Moqui In-
dians, converts who are congregated together as aforesaid, that they
may enjoy it themselves, their children, heirs, and successors; and
those that were present, amounted to three hundred and fifty souls,
great and small, composing seventy families, who, being all together,
I granted and published ; and they heard the royal posseseion given
in the name of his Majesty, whom may God preserve, which is a
sufficient title for them now and forever to prevent interference at
any time, and against any person or persons who may trespass with-
in the boundaries set forth, of which they are in possession. And, in
order that it may always so appear, I placed the same on record,
corporal Antonio Armenta and Juan Simon being instrumental wit-
nesses; and I signed, with my attending witnesses, with whom I act
as assisting judge, in the absence of a royal or public notary, there
being none in this kingdom within the limits prescribed by law.
Giving these copies, one to my Rev. Father, ministor, for the pious
Eurposes designed by the most excellent viceroy, and the merits of
is ministry and Christian charity, and the other to remain in the
hands of the Rev. Father, minister Friar Jose Hernandez, and with
the other report to the government on the day, month, and year
aforesaid.
BERNARDO ANTONIO DE BU8TAMENTE TAGLE,
Witnesses : Acting Juttice.
Pedro Tapota,
YsoHO Sanchbs Taolb.
The above agrees with the original, from whence I, said lieutenant
general, ordered it to be well, literally, and truly copied, corrected,
and compared ; and Corporal Antonio Armenta and Private Juan
Simoro were present when the same was taken, compared, and cor-
rected, on two and one half (sheets), one stamped and the other com-
mon. And in order that it may so appear, I have hereunto set my
haod, on the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven
hnodred and forty- eight.
BERNARDO ANTONIO DE BU8TAMENTE TAGLE,
Witness : Aiding Justice.
YsiSRO Sanches Taqle,
Pedbo Tatoya. .-, ,
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12 HEW MEXICO CESTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
SmviTOR GekeraIi's Offics, Teakslatob's Depabthsnt,
Santa Ft, New Mexico, October 28, 185S.
The foregoing is a correct tranalatioQ of the original oa file in this
office.
DAVID V. WHITING,
T^andator.
Sdevbtor Geheral'^ Ofbicb,
ScMta Fi, New Mexico, November 21, 1856.
David v. Whiting, whose signature appears subscribed to the fore-
going certificate, is, and was at the time of signing the same, the
traBslator of this office.
WILLIAM PELHAM,
Surveyor General of New Mexico.
BeSor GobemadoT, Don Joaohin CodaUoa y ItaixU:
Fray Juan Miguel Melohor, predicador j comisario delegado gen-
eral, por patente qae tengo de mi diocesis ante Vuesencia me pre-
sente segun derecho y el que mejor me competa en el presente escrito
7 digo : Que hace seis aflos que me ocnpo en las obras de couTeraioD
de loB iu6Sto8 gentiles, & pesar de muchos trahajos he logrado tray
gremio de la f€ cristiana & los estantes en los pueblos de Acoma, La-
gnna y Zia, y para todos tuve despacho del excelentisimo Sefior Vir-
rey de esta Nueva Espaiia para la construccion de templos, conventoa,
pueblos, y suficientesterrenos para cadauno, aguas, abreboderos, mon-
tes y paatoB. Como asi lo consegui para todos los que pudiera con-
▼ertir, y teniendo deade el rio Fuerco para acfi ya convertidos y
S,Dadas treecientaa cincuenta almas que he traido de los pueblos
aquinoH, trayeodo cousigo al casique de estos para la erecciou de sn
pueblo en el punto de la Sandia, como lo tengo conseguido por el ez<
oelentisimo Virrey, cuya orden ezisto en esa gobernacion, para que
&nteB que mis conquistados Be vallan apostata, pido Be me posecione
en el referido pauto de la Sandia, que ya tengo reoonocido y se halla
desocupado, y que puestos & otro punto pueden fugarse & sus anteri-
oies hogares, por ser los mas remotos, quo de hacerlo asi recibirg
gracia, merced y justicia que de V". eolicito, pero no ser de malicia
y en lo necesario, etc.
Santa Fe de la T\ueva Mejico, Abril tree de mil setecientos cnarenta
y ocho,
FBAY JUAN MIGUEL MELCHOR,
Procurador Comisario Delegado General.
En la villa de Santa F6, en cinco dias del mes de Abril de mil seteci-
entoe cuarentay ocho aBos, ante mi, el Sargento Mayor Don Joachin
Codallos y Ka^al, Gobernador y Oapitan General de este reyno de la
Nuera Mejico, se presento esta peticion con el superior despacho del
escelentisimo SeSor Tirrey de eata Nueva EspaSa, por el may rever-
HEW MEXICO— CERTAIH LAND CLAIMS. 13
endo padre Fray Joan Miguel Melchor, predicador general jubilado,
ComiBario Delegado y Frocurador Gteneral de esta Santa Cuatodia de
la cx>iiTer8ion de Sao Pablo, &c., que por nos viBtas j en atenclon &
hacerme conetaotes los fuDdamentos que se proponen por dicbo mu7
reverendo padre, para la construccion de templo, conveato y pueblo
que enuncia, y las comodidades que se le ofrecen & los Yndios Mo-
qninoB reducidoB en la situacion y parage norobrado Sandia, y que en
parte ser^ ante moral dichn pueblo, para impedir k loa enemigos
gentilas las invasiones que sueleo causar a este reyno por ser sa
entrada por vl referido parage ; en cuja. atencion y baber ocarrido
& mi alguDftB Doticias Bobre dichos Yndios reducidos que se ballan
dispcrsoB en varioa puebloa de eate dicho reyno, pretendiendo se les
funde pueblo en que hacer mansion y establecer bu habitacion todos
loB de la mGncionada nacion Moquina. Per tanto y para que tenga
efccto lo &ntefl detcrminado por dicbo excelentisimo Virrey, y io
pedido por el espresado muy reverendo Padre Comiaario Delegado
doy comision cuan ampliu y bastante neceeita en tales cbboh al Teni-
ente General Don Bernardo de Buatamante para que con diez Boldados
de este real presidio y con intervencion de dicho muy reverendo Padre
Comisario Delegado, pase al punto de Sandia, y alii haga vista de
ojoB, tanteo y reconocimiento del sitio referido y ejecutando el reparti-
mieuto de tierras, agues, paatoa y abrebaderos que corresponden a un
pueblo formal de YndioB, seguu prescriben las reales dispoBicionea &
este asunto, con espresion de bus liuderos, y paaara tambien dicbo
Teniente. General & dar poseBion autentica, real y personalmente &
dicbo muy revtrendo Padre ministro que aaignare au prcslado, para
dicha nueva miaion y & loa Yudioa reducidos de la dicha nacion,
dadas dicbaa tierras como van referidaa, y babiendo contradiccion
alguna 6 algunas personas & dicba posesion alegando derecho &
dichas tierraa, ain embargo le dard & este Qobierno cuentapara dar
laa providenciaa conforme a derecho, y fecbaB dicbas diligenciaa & con-
tinuacion de este auto sacard testimonio dicbo Teniente General, de
ellas & la letra,el que entregara al citado muy reverendo Padre Com-
isario Delegado, trayendo d este gobierno las diligencias para que en
todo tiempo conste. Otro si respecto & ser preciso la providencia de
nombrar juez para que adrainistre justicia en dicho repueblo, proteja
& loB Yndios atendiendoles en bus cauaaa y consolandolos en los recur-
BOB jndiciatcs que pendiercn ; por el presente declaro pertenecer dicho
pueblo de Saudia a la juriadiccion de la Tilla de San Felipe de Albu-
querque por ahora, para que el teniente de el 6 bub tenientes cumplan
con la obligacion de este eucargo, en todo los alcaldes mayores hagan
que loB Yndios Moquinos reducidos, que se ballan en los pueblos de
8U6 respectivas jurisdiccioues se agreguen con la mayor brevedad que
sea posible, al dicho de Sandia que ee ha de restablecer ', cuya con-
straccion ee empezar& por principios del venidero mes de Mayo de este
presente aiio de mil setecientos cuarenta y ocho anos, asi lo proveye,
mande y firmS cod los testigos de mi asistencia con quieoes actuo por
falta de escribano publico o real, que no lo bay en este reyno, de que
doy fc.
JOACHIN CODALLOS Y BABAL.
Testigo: Josb Jacobo dk Boahas. ^-~ t
MiauBL AuKB. °'3"^"" L' K^OOg le
14 ITEW MEXICO CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
8e public6 el superior despacho del excelentisi mo Seitor Yirre]' de esta
Nueva Espaiia que Be contiene en este escrito a mancra del 111117 ^sv-
erendo padre Fray Juan Miguel Mclcbor, Comisario Delegado j pre-
dicador general de esta Santa CuBtodia ; y lo rubrique en este paeblo
J mision de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores y San Antonio de la Saadia,
ea catorce dias del men de Mayo de mil setecieiitos caarenta y ocho
1^08, yo el* Teniente General Don Bernardo de Buatamante Ta^le,
comisionado en esta posecion real, dada y conferida por el Se5or Sar-
eento Mayor Don Joachin Codallos y Babal, Gobernador y Capitan
General de este reyno de la Nueva Mexico, en orden & poseciouar al
reverendo padre predicador Fray Juan Jose Hernandez, ministro seBa-
lado por pateute de sub reverendos preslados, e hijoB que ee congregsn
en la nacion Moquiua & la refundacion de dicho pueblo, y para su
mayor justificacion j aseguramiento hize parecer por ante mi & los
vednos mas contiguos e inmediatos de la otia banda del Bio del Norte,
que niira al poniente, qne sou Antonio de Salasar, Job^ Jaramillo y
Salvador Jaramillo, & quienes, eetando en mi preaencia leB bize notoria
la comiBion qne tengo para la poBesion real que debodar fi los referi-
doB hijos de Sandia y & sa miniBtro, y baciendbles tambien saber como
80 les exoneraba dar k dichos YndioB la legua per el riento ponieote
Began previene la real disposicion, una por cada viento la que se les
anmentar& por los otros, pero que habran de bacer compromiso de
Joe en todo tiempo pudieran y podian los espresados Tndios Moqiiiaos
eesta nuevarepoblacion (por los mucbos riesgOE qne de esta banda
tenian bub haeiendaa) poder pasar & paatear & dicnait tierras de los espre-
sadoa vecinos EspaiioleB, & loque delante de testigos de toda ezcepcnon
advert! y preguntS por una y mas veces si convenian 6 no ; y aaban
consentimiento & lo pedido por los referidos Yndios y su padre minit-
tro, & lo cual dijeron todos juntos y cada nno de por si, in solidum qne
daban y dieron pleuo y bastante consautimiento para que abora ysiem-
pre puedan pasar y pasen a pastear dicbas sns baciendas con afiaose y
oblizBciou que por ellos, bus bijos, berederos, ni sucesores, no se les
pondria ni pondrfi, impedimento alguno, &nte8 lo solicitan & los espre-
sados Yndios para que lo faagan sin embarazo de dano, asi lo prometie-
Ton y dijeron que lo cumplirian sin pleito ni demanda alguna abora y
siempre ; y en virtnd de la cual lo firmaron conmigo los que supieron
y por loB que no supieron firmaron lo firmS yo actuando como Jnez
Beceptor con dos testigos de mi asistencia por falta de escribano real
J publico que no lo bay en este reyno, doy {&.
BERNARDO ANTONIO DE BUSTAMANTE TAGLE,
Jvet Becepfy^.
Testigos : Ysibbo Sakciiez Taqls,
Pkdro Tafota,
J06& Jaramillo.
En eBte pueblo y mieion referida de Nuestra SeSora de los Dolores
y San Antonio de la Sandia en diez y seis diaa del mes de Mayo de
mil setecientos cuarenta v ocho, to el Teniente General DoQiBer-
. „ Google
HEW MEXICO— CXRTAIir LAND CLAIMS. L9
□ardo Antonio de Bustamente Tagl», Juez Receptor, por comision
especial que para ello tengo del Senor Sargento Mayor Don Joachin
GodalloB y Babal, Gobernador y Capitan General de eate reyoo de la
Nnera Mexico, habiendo hecho capaz y enterado de la peticion de]
may reverendo Padre ComiBario Delegado y Proourador General de
esta nueva conversion, y en camplimiento del anterior pedido del dicho
muy reverendo padre, y cumpliendo con loque se me mando en el
AQto de arriba, estando en esta Bobre dicha mision para la posecios
real y personal que debo dar, mande parecer ante mi & lo8 vecinoB
mas contlguos que fueron el Capitan Miguel Montoya, Jose Garcia,
Catarina Gonzalez Andres Martin, Juan Gonzalez, Maria Lopez del
Castillo y Julian Rael de A^uilar, que son los que avecurdan en eate
dicho paeblo por la parte del sur, y por el norte el Capitan Francisco
' Gutierrez, Jaan Gonzalez, Manuel Miranda y Diego Gallegos ;
& quienes, estando todos presentee notifiqu^ la concepcion que tengo
para dar dicha posccion & los hijos Moquinos que se nan trasportado
al repueble de la dicha mision y & sn padre ministro, y que si en algo
faeran daSificados ocarrieran & representar el derecho que tuvieran ;
& que respondieron que si en algo de ens suertes comprunden las me-
didas alguna tierra de las donaaas y compradas las exedian sin cod-
trovertiia alguna en los Yndios por ser drdeu superior y que uo harian
ocurso ni ahora ni en algau tiempo para alegar derecho por lo que
habiendo sin contradiccion algnna consentido, lo firmaron los que su-
pieron y por los que no supieron hizelo yo con los testi^os de mi
asistencia actnando como Juez Receptpr, por falta de escnhano real
ni publico que no lo hay en este reyno, doy {€.
BERNARDO ANTONIO DE BDSTAMANTE TAGLE,
Juez Beoeptor,
Testigos :
YaiDno Sanchez Taglk.
Pbdko Tafota.
MiOCBL HOKTOTA.
Josg Garcia.
Andres Martin.
Juan GoNZAim.
J0LIAN Rael db Aquilab.
Francisco Gutibbbbz.
Juan Gonzalez.
Josfi Manuel Miranda.
DiBOO Gallbqob, &e.
En el mismo pnnto y mision, en el mis.^o dia, mes y ailo, como ae
me ordena, pasgi dar la posesion real y personal acompanado de todofl
los vecinos, siendo la primera diligencia dar nombre avocacion & dicha
nueva reduccion para sus perpetuaa memorias pouieudo jor nombre,
Nuestra Setlora de los Dolores y San Antonio de Sandia, y estando
este nombrado, hecho juntos todos los Yndios recien convertidos de la
dicha nacion refundadores y de sa padre ministro, qae lo ea el rever-
endo padre Fray Juan Josfi Hemandez, & qaien c(pi ae lai,m^q, j^^.en
16 NEW MEXICO— CERTAIN LAND CLAIMS.
nombte de an Majestad, que Dios gnard6> pasifi por dicluw tierras, j
dieroD voces, tirando piedras, arrancaron yetbas j en alta tok dijeron,
•*VivaelBey, nuestro Sefior," mucbaBTeces,apreiidieron la real poses-
ion sin contradiccioD alguna, Be midieroD las legoas concedidaa & nn
pneblo formal y bechados los cordeles por el viento poBiente, haata el
Bio del Norte que es lindero, no bubo mas qne doa cordelea del de &
ciDCuenta 7 veiute Taras Castellanas cada uno, que compuBieroa todas
eatae varaa doscientos y cuareota, y para completar lo qae corresponde
por el viento poniente crei neceaario ailadirlea 6 aumentarlea a las legoas
qne correspoDden por loa vientos norte y sur con igualdadea para que no
lueran perjudicadoa loa vecinoa Espa&oles, mercenadoa, aiendo dichod
doB vientos siete mil treBcientaa ocnenta varas Caatellanas, por faltarle
& la legua que corrcspondia al poniente cuatro mil aetectentas sesenta
varaa en dicbos dos vientos la tierra que en elloa encierra es toda de
pan Ilevar, con las comodidades de agua al pelo de la tierra, y para
perpetuar laa memorias actuales mand€ poner mojoDoras, 6 efectoa de
lodo y piedra del altor de un bombre, con bub cruces de madera enci-
ma ; aiendo estas por el norte un Torreon antiguo afrontada con la
Eunta de la caHada que comunmente Daman De la Agua; y por el sar
I loma de Maygui, afrontada al ojo del Carriaito, y por el oriente la
Sierra Hadre que llaman de Sandia, en cuyos tgrminoa bay laa como-
didades de pastes, montes, aguaa y abrebaderoa en abundancia, para
mantener ganados mayorea, menorea y caballada ; todo lo cual se les
di6 con libre y general administracion k loa referidos Yndioa inofitas
Moquinoa que estan congregados como dicho es, para que la gozen por
ai, BUS bijoa, herederoa y susesores ; y fiieron loB que al presente ee ha-
Uaron treaoientas y cincuenta personas chico y grande, que componen
setenta familiaB, a quienes juntas, les concedi, pronuncie y ol la real
poBecion en nombre de bu Majeatad, que Dies guards, y que le sea
titulo bastante para que ni abora ni en ningun ticmpo, les sea por
ninguna via ocaaion de que ae lea intrometa 6 introduzca otra persona
6 peraonas en las terminos eeiialadoa ya posesionados y para que en todo
tiempo conste, lo puae por dilijencia, aiendo testigosiiiatrumentaleBle
cabo dc eequadra Antonio Armenia, y el aoldado Juan Simon, y lo
firm^ con los de mi asisteucia con quienea actuo como Jnez Receptor,
fior falta de escribano real ni publico que no lo bay en este reyno en
OS terminos prevenidoB por derecbo, dandose este teatimonio, miu 6 mi
reverendo padre miniatro para loa piadosos fines con el excelentisimo
Sefior Virrey y m6ritoa de an ministerio y caridad cristiana, y otro le
quede al reverendo padre miniatro senalado. Fray Joae Hernandez, j
q[ otto, dar con 61 cuenta & la gobernacion, en dicbo dia, mea y ano.
BERNARDO ANTONIO BUSTAMANTE TAGLE,
Juez Receptor,
Teatigo : Pedro Tafoya.
Ybidro Saxcheb Taqlb.
Goncuerda con su original donde, yo el sobre dicho teniente general
mandc sacar a la letra, valedero, y verdadero, corregido y coocer-
tado, y se hallaron al verlaa sacar, corregir y concertar, el cabo de
cacuadra Antonio Armeota, y el aoldado Juan Bimon, va en doa y
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HEW MEXICO— CEHTAIIT LAND CLAIMS. 17
medio, UQO sellado y lo demaa coman y para que conste lo finna & loi
Teinte dias del mes de Mayo de mil setecientos caarenta y ocbo.
BERNARDO ANTONIO DE BUSTAMANTE TAGLE,
Jites Beceptor.
YsiDKO Saitohbz Taglb.
Pkdbo Tatota.
SuBvzTOK Gknseal's Otfics, Traitslatob'b Dep't,
Santa F't, N. Mexico, Oct. 28, 1856.
The foregoing ia a true copy of the original on file in this office.
DAVID V. WHITING,
Trcmdator.
SmtvETOB General's Office, Bahta Fb, N. Mexico,
October 31, 1866.
David y. Whitiog, whose signatnte appears enbecribed to the fore-
going certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, the
translator of this office.
WM. PELHAM,
Bwrmyor Qeatral of N. Mexico.
Doia Thmui* VeUz Cachvpin, Oovernor and Captain Oenerai of the
Kingdom of New Mexico, amd GaatiUiaa of its royal garrison, by his
Majesty.
Whereas, It is proper that the republic of the Indians of the pu-
eblo of Sandia, newly settled among the nations who came from Mo-
quift, shall finish the coostraction of their houses according to the
terms contained in my previous orders, so that they may live in qniet
security and he perpetoally established, for which pnrpose all the na-
tives shall be employed in collecting materials for the construction of
Uteir pueblo, without being occupied nor diverted in other works put-
side of the pueblo by the senior justice, his lieutenant or other per-
son, nor under the pretext of weekly quotas, [semanerosj nor any
other supposed to be for the royal service, as I have so instructed Don
Antonia Boca, chief justice, in written orders under date of to-day,
to whose jurisdiction the aforesaid pueblo belongs. I order and tU-
rect the governor, cacique, and other officers of the pueblo of San-
dia to so understand it, and that two days in the week be set apart for
the manufacture of sun-dried bricks [adobes] by the entire republic,
placing under cover all those which may be manufactured, and also
to cut the necessary timber for their housee and for the completion of
their quarters ibr the security of their residence and comfortable radi-
cal support ; no Indian being allowed to leave the pueblo to be occu-
pied by the jostice, nor his lienteaant, nor by the governor or other
H. Ex. Doc. 36 2 v^^Kt^^ii,
18 NEW MEXICO OERTAIir LAND OLAIHS.
officer of the pueblo, nnleas it be to guard the stock or the important
labor of cultivsting the soil, without neglecting whicb the pueblo ia
to be conBtrncted and built, which orders will be promulgated by the
senior justice as directed, and I request and entreat the rev. father
missionary, who is, or may be established in the frforesaid pueblo of
Sandia, to aid as for aa possible in carrying out the provisions of this
order for the convenience of the service of Qod and of the king ; and
this order is to remain in the hands of, and be preserved by the governor
of the pueblo and all the officers of the republic, in order that it may
serve as perpetual evidence, and that they inform this government in
case the senior justice, his lieutenant or any other person, obstructs
the fulfilment of this order, so as to take such steps as may be uecea-
eary in the premises. Done in the city of Santa FS, on the 24th day
of May, 1V62.
THOMAS VELEZ OAOHUPIN.
Mattuel Antonia de Lorekz.
Mathso db PkeIFarredoiida.
In view of the justice of the foregoing decree given by my prede*
cesser, Don Thomas Velez Cachupin, in favor of the Indians of the
pueblo of 8andia, I ratify and revalidate it in all its parts, the obser-
vance of which will be promalgated by the senior justice of said pu-
eblo; and I also request and entreat the rev. &ther missionary who is
or may be established in the aforesaid pueblo, to aid as far as possible
in carrying out its provisions, in order that the houses and quartersof
said Indians may be completed, and [The remaining portion of the
order is torn off.]
SUBTSTOR GuTIKAL'S OiTIOB, ThAHSLATOR's DHPAftTHHNT,
Santa Fe, New JUexico, October 10, 1866.
I certify the foregoing to be a correct translation of the original on
file in this office.
DAVID V. WHITING, IVandator.
Su&TXToB Gemkal's Omw,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, Octobtr 21, 1866.
Tbs foregoing is a true copy of the original translation on file in
tiiis office.
WM. PELHAM,
Sitrveyor General.
Don Thomas Telez Caobupin, Govranadw j Oamtsn G«i'. de este
reino del Nuebo Mexico, y Castellano de su Beal Preeidiopor S. U.
For quanto combiniendo el que la republioa de los Tndio6.del
pueblo de Sandia nuebamente poblados en el de los naciones que
D^aron de Uoqui concluian con la fabrioa de sob caaas en loa terminoi
qne en mis antecedentes providendas esta mandado, pwa qne poedan
vivir en seguro comodo, y perpetuo establecimiento ; para onioe fines
deben todoe bus oatnralee eatar empleados en el ooi^BDto de materialei
KKV MXXJCO — CEBTAIN LAND CLAIMS. l&
para la referida &brica de sq pueblo bid net ocupados, ni dtvertidos
en otroB trabajos ibera d« bu pueblo, per el Alcalde Maior, eu
TheDiente, m otra persosa, ni con el pretesto de semaneros, ni atro
que ae snponga de B'. servicio, como cod fecba de este dia por carta
orden lo'toogo asi mandado al Alcalde Maior Don Antonio Baca a cuia
jnrisdicion pertenece el dicho pneblo ; ordeno ; mando al governa-
dorcilla, caciqne y demas o&cialea de la repnblica del poeblo de.
Sandia, que asi lo tengan entendido ; j que deetinen los dias en la
eemana para hacer adobes jnnta toda la republica, poniendo acnbierto
todoB los que fabricasen, y gualmente eortar la madera necesaria para
euB casas y cooclusion de bus quarteles para la seguridad de su
avitacion, y conioda radical subsistencia, sin que saiga ningtiB Tndio
del pueblo & ser ocupado, ni por el Alcalde, ni su Theniente, ni
tampoco por el GK>Ternadorcillo, ni otro oficial del pueblo, nno que
aea ala guardia de bu cavallada, y preciaas labores de bub Biembras
que sin perjuicio de estas se haia de construir, y fabricar el pneblo :
cttia dispOBicion celara el Alcalde Maior como le esta ordenado, y
raego, y encargo al reverendo padre miniBtro misionero qne bb 6 iuere
de referido pueblo de Sandia concnrra por bu parte en qnauto le fuere
poaible a que tenga efecto eete mandamiento por combenir asi al
servicio de Dies y del Hey. Y eBte mandamiento io ba de tener y
gnardar el governadorcillo del pueblo en conjunto de los oficialeB de
eu republica, para que asi les conste, y den cuenta & esta governacion
en el caso de que por el Alcalde Maior, hq Theniente, (l otra persona
impidan el complimiento de esta orden para tomar la providencia que
combenga. Fecho eu la villa de Santa FS & 24 deMaio de 1762.
THOMAS VELEZ CACHDPIN.
Mangel Antonio Lobeetz,
Mathbo dk FkSabbedokda.
En atencion & lo juatificado de la providencia de arriba dada por mi
antecesor Don Tbomas Velez Cacbupin a fabor da los Yndioa del
pueblo de Sandia, la coroboro y revalido eu todoB bus puutos cuia
obserbancia celara el Alcalde Maior de dicbo pueblo ; y asi mismo
ruego y encargo al reverendo padre misionero que es 6 ftiere del
espreBado pueblo concurra en quanto fuere de sn parte a que tenga
el devido complimiento; afin de qne se condayan las casas, y quartelea
de dichoB Ynaios, y de [balance of the certificate torn off.]
StTKTETOB Gkhsbal's OFnci, Tbanblatob'b Ddabticsht,
Santa Fe, New Messim, October 10, 1866.
The fbiegmng is a oorreot copy of the original on file in this office.
DAVID Y, WHITIN&, H-aaslaior.
Sdktetok Q'BNBRai.'s OmcB,
Santa Fe, Nea Mexico, October 10, 1866.
David y. Whiting, whose signature appears subscribed to the fore-
going certificate, is, and was at the time ,of signing the aame, Uie
tranBlator of this office.
WM. PILHAM,
Surveyor General, New Meaieo.
BTEW MEXICO CERTAIIT LAND CLAIHS.
Ambroeio Abeytia, governor, Pedro Apodaca, Jo»S Chirino, princi-
pals, and Jesus Maria Abeyta, secretary of the pneblo of Isleta, beiog
duly Bworn by the surveyor general of New Mexico, answered to the
interrogatories propounded to them in the following manner :
Que^ioH. Do you know if the pueblo of Isieta received a grant to
the land embraced within the limits of the pueblo from the govern-
ment of Spain ?
Answer. The pueblo received a grant from the King of Spain; >o
we have a tradition in the pneblo.
Qveaticm, Do you know where the grant is now ?
Ansiffer. We do not.
Question. Do you know how the pueblo was deprived of its posaei-
«ions?
Anmoer. The old men of the pueblo say it was deposited in the
archives of the territory. Uiquel Antonio Lobato informed us that
he bad the grant of the pueblo in his hands not long since*; that it
was in the posseesion of a man at Polvadera or Bocorro. We have
been informed by others also that it was there.
Qaestion, Does your pueblo claim the same amount of land as was
granted to the other puebloB P
Anatixr. We received one league to the north and one league to the
south, on the west to the Puerco river, and on the oast "El EspioaHi
de la Sierra,"
Question. Do you know how long the pueblo has been in ezisteace,
and was the oldest inhabitant born in the pueblo?
Answer. We do not know how long the pueblo has been in sxist-
«nce ; our grandfathers were bora there. The oldest inhabitant of
the pueblo, now one hundred years old, more or less, was born there
also.
Qaestioa. Do you live entirelyby agricultural pursuits, and do you
raise enough to support you comfortably?
Answer. We live entirely from the products of the soil, and rais*
«nougb to support us comfortably ; indeed some of our men are wealthy
AMBROCIO ABEITIA.
JOSfe CHIRINO.
PEDRO APODACA.
JESUS MARIA ABEITA.
'Witnesses : J. M. Gallbqos.
John Ward.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of November, 1856.
WM. PELHAM,
Surveyor Oenerat <f Neio Mexico.
RiTRVHTOR General's Offick,
SarUa Fe, New Mexico, November 24, 1856.
The foregoing is a correct copy of the original now on file in this
office.
WM. PELHAM, u^ic
Surveyor General of New ^— '—
34th OosdKiM, ) HOUSE OF REPEBSENTATIVES. ( Ej. Doc.
3d Bemtm. \ \ No. 37.
SUPPLEMENTAL ESTIMATES— INDIAN SESTIOE.
LETTER
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR,
SapjAemental esttmatea/or the IndiaK servux tn Gal^omia, Texas, and
several of the diatant Territories,
Depabthbnt or the Inteeioe,
Waahiiigton, January 16, 1857.
Sni : I have th« hoDor to communicate herewith sapplemental esti-
mates of appropriations required during the next fiscal year for the
Indian Rervice in California, Texas, and sereral of the more distant
Territories, together with such statements and other explanations as
are thought adapted to facilitate the action of Congress thereon.
I bave the honor to he, with great respect, your obedient servant,
B. McClelland, secretary.
Hon. N. P. Banks,
speaker qf the Souse of BqrreaentativeB.
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Department op the Interiob,
OJice Indian Jffaira, January 8, 185T.
Sib; Alluding to the remarks with which, oq the 5th November
last, the annual estimate of this office were transmitted for your con-
sideration, I have now the honor to suhmit an "additional estimate
of funds required for the service of the Indian department during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1858.
The papers which are referred to in the "notes," copies of which,
io duplicate, accompany the estimate, will be found quite voluminons,
particularly as relates to the service in the Territories of Oregon and
Washington.
It will be observed that the auperinteuaenta in those Territories call
for several appropriations to fiiMl treaties not ratified at this time.
Such items hare been omitted in my estimate. In regard to Oregon,
however, I have formed the opinion that the aggregate of appropria-
tions required for the Territory should not be essentially diminished.
The estimate of the superintendent in California is reduced |50,000.
In regard to the estimates for Texas, California, and the remote
Territories, I have not followed the form of language adopted by
the officers submitting estimates to this office, but forms correspond-
ing, in great part, to appropriations heretofore made, describing
objects of expenditure heretofore sanctioned by Congress. This will
greatly eimplify the operations of the Interior and Treasury Depart-
ments, and gives to the former a more general control of the objects
and plans for disbursements.
To furnish to the two houses of Congress more full, information
respecting the policy of the department in regard to the service in
the Territories of Oregon and Washington, and the course pursued by
its officers there, I have thought proper to send with this report, in
duplicate, copies of tha sundry papers, of which a schedule is hereto
appended, remarking that the annual report of Governor Stevens,
and other important papers, were not received here in time to lay them
before Congress at the commencement o; the present session.
Items Nos. 11 and 14, being for amounts m addition to an appro-
priation heretofore made, will, it is presumed, if placed at the dispo-
sal of the department, be subject to requisition immediately on their
appropriation.
The remarks appended to items from No. 17 to 20, inclusive, and
papers referred to, it is believed, furnish all necessary information in
regard to them.
1 would take occasion to remark that the estimates herewith en-
closed have been prepared and are transmitted at as early a period
after the receipt of the proper information from the Territories as
has been practicable.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNY,
Gommiisioiter,
Hon. B. McClelland.
Secr^ary t^ the InUrior,
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SchedtUe of paptra accompanying the report of the Commisaiona' of
Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior, rdcUive to addUiorud
e^tjnates for the Indian department for the fUad year ending June
30, 1858, and dated January 8, 1857.
Ko. 1. — Letter of the CommiBBiooer of Indian A&in to CroTornor
Sterene, dated December 4, 1855.
No, 2. — Letter of same to SuperiDteodent Joel Palmer, dated De-
cember 4, 1855.
"So. 3. — Letter of same to same, dated January 17, 1856.
"So. 4. — Letter of same to G-overnor Sterene, dat«d March 4, 185^.
No. 5. — Letter of iame to Superintendent Joel Palmer, April 19, 1856.
No. 6. — Letter of same to Governor Stevens, dated April 19, 1856.
No. 7- — Extract from a letter of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs
to Absalom F. Hedges, superintendent of Indian affairs
in Oregon, dated June 21, 1866,
No. 8.— Letter of same to same, dated October 18, 1856.
No. 9. — Letter of same to same, dated November 3, 1856.
No. 10. — Letter of same to Qovemor Stevens, dated November 3,
1856.
No. 11. — Letter of same to Superintendent Hedges, dated November
19, 1856.
No. 12. — Letter of same to Qovemor Stevens, dated November 19,
1866.
No. 13. — Letter of same to Superintendent Hedges, dated December
11, 1866.
No. 14. — Two letters of Superintendent Hedges to the Commissiooer
of Indian Afbirs, dated November 8, 185f).
No. 16. — Letter of Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Superintendent
Hedges, dated December 18, 1856.
No. 16. — Letter of same to Grovernor Steveifi*, dated December 18,
1856.
No. 17. — Letter of Superintendent Hedges to the Commissioner of
Indiaa Afbirs, with which he forwarded his annual esti-
mate of funds required for the service in Oregon duriog
the ffscal year ending June 30, 1858, dated November
22, 1866.
No. 18. — Letter of same to same, dated November 25, 1856.
No. 19. — Letter of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Superin-
tendent Hedges, dated December 31, 1866,
No. 20. — Letter of same to Governor Stevens, dated January 2, 1857.
No. 21. — The annual report of Governor Stevens, dated November 1,
1866, with the statements and tablesappended, and accom-
panying papers, numbered from 1 to 16, inclusive.
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No. 1.
Defaktment op the Interior,
d^ce Indian Affairs, December 4, 1855. "^
6iR : X have to ^knowledge the receipt here of the letter of Agent
J. Cain, of the 6th of October last, in which he informed this office
of the difficulties existing within your saperintendeacy among the
Indians, and the then rnmored murder of Agent Bolon, and appoint-
ment of B. F. Shaw in his stead, and encl<iped copies of the "Oregonian' '
and Oregon "Times."
The information of the murder of Agent Bolon has been confirmed
by despatches from the superintendent of Indian afiairs in Oregon.
Under the circumstaucefl, the temporary appointment of Mr. Shaw
will be recognized.
It is presumed you will have returned to your post by the time this
oommnnication reaches its destination. In View of the apparent ex-
tent of the diaaffection existing among the Indians in the Washington
and Oregon Territories, it will require your utmost energy and circum-
Rpection to control them. You will, where necessary and proper, act
in concert with the military within youranperintendency, and use all
proper means, tempered with a judicious restraint upon anything like
vindictive and unnecessary bloodshed, to secure a permanent peace
among the various discontented tribes of the Territory.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNY,
CommiisioHer.
His Excellency 1. 1. Stgtehs,
Oovemor, dec., CHympia, Wa^ington Territory.
No. 2.
DEPARTUBirr OF THE IlTTBIUOS,
Q^ioe Indian Affairs, ifecemfrer 4, 1855.
Sir: Your letters of the 9th, 16th, and 19th October, together with
their enclosures, all relating to the difficulties then existing in Oregon
and Washington Territories among the different Indian tribes, and
between the Indiana and whites, arrived here on the 1st instant.
The subject was promptly laid before the Secretary of the Interior, in
order that such action might be taken, in conjunction with the War
Department, as should be deemed warranted and proper.
I have now to advise you that it is understood the military arm of
the public service on the Pacific coast will be advised, by the mail
which is expected to leave New York to-morrow, concerning their
duties in this emergency. You will instruct the agents of this de-
partment within your superintendency by all proper means to aid in
carrying oat whatever meaauree yoa may deem necessary to effect
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peace among the several tribes of Indians, and restore harmoay be-
tween tliem and the whites ; and where practicable, you will confer
and act in concert with the military on the coast, so as to avoid any
seeming clashing of jurisdiction by which disaSection could take
heart and eocouragemeat. But while it may be proper that the mea-
sures to be employed shall be vigorous and effective, still they should
be tempered with justice and such moderation as shall be wholly free
from any charge of Tindictiyeness. You will, therefore, act with the
utmost care and circumspectiou, avoid undue severity, yet act with
such promptitude and energy as to secure respect. to your authority.
With these general direction, you will adopt such measures as, in
conjunction with the authority and means in the hands of the mili-
tary, shall seem in your judgment to he necessary to secure a perma-
nent peace, a good understanding among all the parties participating
in the difficulties of which your several communications make men-
tion.
There is not now time to send you any funds with this communica-
tion ; but with the approbation of the Secretary of the Interior, yoo
are authorized to draw upon this department for any expenditure that,
in your opinion, the existing exigency absolutely demands, either for
agricultural implements for the Indian reserve, provisions, clothing,
or otherwise, as estimated in your letter of the 9th of October ultimo,
providing, however, that the extent of such drafts does not exceed, in
the aggregate, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars. But dae
notice should, in every instance, he promptly forwarded to this office
of the date of the draft, its amount, and object. And in incurring
the expenditure for which such drafts may be drawn, particular care
will be taken that the utmost prtcticable economy is practised con-
sistent with the exigency of the case ; and specific vouchers will be
procured in all cases and duly forwarded, with all requisite explana-
tions, to enable this department and Congress to fully understand
and comprehend the reasons and the necessity for the expenditure.
You will readily conceive the importance of the observance of these
instructions when you are aware that any largely increased expendi-
ture, for whatever object incurred, elicits ihe most minute inquiry
and criticism.
As regards your statement relative to the propriety of being allowed
a greater discretion in the purchase of tools and materials for the
various objects of your superintend ency, I have also to inform yon
that, under the circumstances stated by you, any such materials aa in
your judgment are imcnediateiy required will be purchased by yon on
the Pacinc coast, provided the same can be had at reasonable rates.
You will, however, observe the same rules as to economy, giving in-
Ibrmation to this office of purchases made, drafts drawn, and furnieh-
ing proper vouchers, as stated in the foregoing paragraph. But, on
securing the necessary supply to answer the immediate wants of the
service, you will report what additional goods, or other materials, it
will be necessary to have sent from the Atlantic markets, and at what
lime the same will be required. In the meantime, nothing will be
sent from here until further advices are received from you.
Notwithstanding this aUowance of bo large a diBcreuo^ to meet the
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case in its moBt alarming phase, it is still hoped that the cause is not
really so bad as the representatioiiB forwarded by you would seem to
indicate. If, therefore, it shall turn out that those representations
are not realized by the lacts when ascertained, you will be governed
by a judicious regard of tiie real wants and exigencies of the service,
and, so far as practicable, curtail the expenditures herein authorized.
Very respectfullv, voar obedient Hervant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNY,
Commissioner.
Joel Palmer, Esq.,
Supt. of Indian Affairs, Dayton, 0. T.
No. 3.
Departxent of the Intbrior,
0(;kc Indian Affairs, January 17, 1856.
SlE : Your communication uf the 12th November last, stating your
policy in regard to the Rogne river reserve and the Indians of the
Bonthwest coast region, has just been received.
In accordance with the estimate for remittances from the appropri-
ations for fulfilling treaties heretofore ratified, I have to-day reque.nted
the Secretary of the Interior to cause to be remitted to you the sum of
$55,250, to be accounted for under appropriations as exhibited on
tabular statement No. 30 of additional remittances, required for the
third and fourth quarters of the year 1855, a copy of which is here-
with.
Your estimate for a remittance on account of fulfilling treaties with
certain hands of Gillamooks, Scinslaw, Kala-Walset, Ooosa Bay, and
other tribes, cannot be acted on, as the treaty has not yet been rati-
fied, nor ia there any appropriation made out ot which the funds at
present can be advanced.
The present remittance I shall aak to be made to you in eleven
treasury drafts— ten for $5,000 eaeli, and one for $5,250 — six on New
York and five on San Fransisco, so as to subserve your convenience,
and it will be considered so much of the sum of $100,000 for which
you were authorized to draw on tiie department in my letter of the
4th ultimo.
Should you therefore have drawn, meantime, for more than $44,750,
you will jierceive, and so inform parties that may be interestetl, that
your drafts will be held up till some proper adjustment can he made.
The Secretary of the Interior having read your letter of the 1 2th
November, and also that of the 25th October last, instructs me to say,
that, inexistingemergencies, the direction and management of Indian
affairs in Oregon will he confided to your discretion, believing, as he
does, that promptness, humanity, firmness, and wisdoai will mark
your couriw.
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Copies of the commnnicatioiiB lately received from yon will be fi^
warded to the Secretary of War for the informstioD of nis department.
Very reBpectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNYj
Commiaatoner. ■
JoBL Palmer, Esq.,
Superintendent Indian Affairs, Dayton, 0. T.
Department of the Interiob,
Office of Indian Affairs, March 4, 1856.
Sir : I have received your letter of the 29th January, giving abrief
sketch of the condition of Indian affairs in your Territory, and asking,
in addition to a present remittance of the balances of appropriationB
applicable, authority to draw on the department for fifteen thousand
dollars per month, commencing with November last.
The department is desirous of affording you every facility in it«
power to aesiat you in your efforts to restore and maintain peace with
the Indian tribes, and to encourage those Indian bands that remain
friendly to the whites.
As it is believed that a remittance could not be effected ia time for
the draft to be iorwarded by the steamer leaving New York to-morrow,
you are authorized to draw drafts against the appropriation for "inia-
dental expenses of the Indian service in the Territory of Washington,"
to the amount of |8,452 ; against that for "adjusting difficulties and
preventing outbreaks," $8,548; and against "provisions for Indians,"
to the amount of |10,000. It is presumed that you can obtain coin
for your drafts at par, if not realize a premium on them.
Ab funds are not at the disposal of the department, out of whidi
drafts covering $15,000 per mouth, since November, could be met,
you will perceive that it is impossible at present to give you the au-
thority you ask for.
Copies of your letter, and some of your previous communicatioiii
tending to illustrate the condition of affairs in your superintendency,
will be sent to the Secretary of the Interior, with the suggestion thftt
the President be requested to ask of Congress an immediate appropri-
ation to meet the urgent demands of the service iu your charge ; and
should this course eventuate in the appropriation of any sum of monef
for the objects stated, you will immediately be informed and farther
advised as to the course the Secretary deems most proper to be parsned.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNT,
Commwstoiwr.
His Excellency Isaac I. Stbtb!T8,
Gtwenwr, (to., Olympia, W. T,
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No. 5.
Depabthent of the Inteiuoe,
Office Indian Affairs, April 19, 1856.
8k: I have the bonor to ackaowledge the receipt of your despatches
of the 11th Fehruarj and 8th of March last, (with the encloBures
therein referred to,) detailing your operations and efforts to colonize
and keep in a pacific temper the friendly Indians in the Territory of
Oregon, with a view to prevent them, if possihle, from joining the
hostile bands.
In view of the extended plans which yon have commenced with the
design of colonizing: the friendly Indians, as stated in your reports,
and some of which it ia prohahle are already executed, I have to re-
peat the admonitions and suggestions of tbrmer communicatioaa,
especially of my letter to you of the 8th of December last, and to
urge the most vigorous efforts of yourself and the other ofBcers of the
Indian service in Oregon to preserve the pacific temper of the friendly
Indians, and to allay, if possible, the hostile disposition of those that
are in arms.
Id so far as the exigencies will permit, you will, in all your opera-
tions, and in the expenditure of the means which may be placed at
your disposal, so direct your afiairs as to effect, if possible, a perma-
nent settlement of the Indians ; and it is expected that yon will have
taken the precaution to put in the necessary crops for food for them
upon the reservations where they may be colonized, as it is very
desirable to expend the least amount of money consistent with the
absolute necessities of the case in the shape of rations.
It is to be hoped and expected that there will be harmony of action
between your operations and those of the military arm of the govern-
ment, and you will therefore confer with the commanding general of
the Pacific division in all your important movements.
With reference to an extension of the reservation on the coast, as
suggested by you, I will call the attention of the Secretary of the In-
terior to it, and advise you of the result by the next steamer. I will
also call his attention to your views in relation to the necessity of
military protection at the points indicated by you, and request that
the same be laid before the Secretary of War for hie favorable con-
sideration and action.
You will take care to use the utmost economy in your expenditure
of the public money which may be placed subject to your order, and
for which you will be careful to render specific vouchers and such ex-
planations as may be necessary to enable this office to act with
promptness upon your accounts. You will render your quarterly
statements of expenditures under the following designated head of
appropriation, viz : For restoring and maintaining the peaceable dis-
position of the Indian tribes on the Pacific.
In view of the remittance recently made to yon, and of the large
amounts which you have realized on the dratta drawn hy you upon
this department, it is hoped that you may be able to consummate yoor
plans without additional means, or at least until you can forwud to
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this office an e^tiraate exhibiting in detail the sum reqtiirecl, and the
objects lor which it ia intendeil to be a[>plied, so that a fuTthet remit-
tance may be made. But dhould the circuuiBtanccM HurrouodiDg yoQ
in tlie meantiijie ik'nianJ further ii-sinirccB, you are authorized to
draw iipim this office from time to time for such suma as the emergency
reqii'res, nccoiintiii!; for tlie same under the appropriation hereinbefore
indicated, taking care to inform me in each case of the amount, date,
anJ ji'jiMon or personti i[i wlioKe favor the drafts arc drawn. This in-
formation ia very dcKirablt-, sn that no del ly may attend the payment
of your dra'ts for want of a letter of aiivire.
•Slionid yoii be compelled to use thiw nutbority, it is hoped that you
can confine your expenditures to an amount not exceeding ten thou-
sand dollars per mouth.
I have to enjoin you to keip this nfficL' advised, by I'ach mail, of the
condition of our Indian relatione in vi'ur Territory.
Very respectftillv, your obedient, servant,
GEO. W. MANYPKNNY,
CommimioTter.
JoelPalmrr, Esq.,
Dayton, Oregon Territory.
No. 6.
• DSPARTMBNT OP THB InTEEIOR,
Q^ Indian Affairs, April 19, 1856.
Sra: Acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 9th ultimo,
in regard to the difficulties that surround you and impede the early
adjustment of the Indian disturbances in your superintendencj, and to
the general policy which you are endeavoring to carry out, ainl refer-
ring here to my letter of the 4th of March last, in which you were in-
formeii of the desire of the department to afford yoti all proper lacili-
ties in its ])ower in your efforts to restore and maintain peace with the
Indian tribes, and to encourage those bands that remain friendly to
the white population, I have now to remark, that the cloHing para-
graph of your letter, stating that the Indians generally "should be
dealt with in a spirit of humanity and kindness," is still regarded as
expre.-ising the sentiment that should pervade and control tlje action
of all the officers of the Indian service in Washington Territory.
Cases may occur in which wisdom may sanction a magDanimous
course, and those that have been criminal may be treated with lenity
after they have laid down their arms.
The appropriation of $300,000 for " restoring and maintaining the
peaceable disposition of the Indian trilies on the Pacific," mentioned
in my brief note of yesterday, ha'* been, by the President, placed at
the disposal of the Secretary of the Interior, to be applied, under his
direction, to the object stated in the terms of the appropriation.
The application of the appropriation in Oregon and Washington in
this way, it was hoped, might be the means of averting the horrors of
B general Indian war, which appeared to be impendi^g^ ,i^Ub^h reli-
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ance was placed in the efficiency, hutnanit;, and wisdom of thu
plans and administration of the service in hoth Territories, in allay-
ing excited feeling, encouraging and protecting friendly Indians, and
preventing communications, on the part of hostile hands, with those
peaceably disposed. In taking all action pertinent to the relations of
the United States to the Indians, so long as they preRcrve friendly
feelings, and are not in actual hostility, and whilst acting in concert
and harmony in this course with the military officers in those Terri-
tories, it is helieved that peace may be restored where it has been
broken, and preserved where it has not yet been violated.
The brief time intervening before the departure of the steamer from
New York prevents any remittance being mitde you in the usual
manner. For the present, therefore, you will be authorized to draw,
until otherwise advised, for an amount not exceeding |10,000 per
month, extending back to the let of December last — (|10,000 of the
$2'7,000 for which you were authorized to make your drafts by my
letter of the 4th of March last, being a first instalment for the month
of November.) The funds obtained by you on drafts drawn under the
authority now given, will he accounted for under the appropriation
named, and must be strictly applied for such objects as tend to pro-
mote restoring and maintaining the peaceable disposition of the In-
dian tribes on the Pacific. Although actual war may properly ba
regarded as a means of restoring peace, and conquest may terminnte
in hearty submission, inasmuch as the management of the military
affairs of the United States are under the control of a separate depart-
ment of the government, with which your duties as governor ot the
Territory bring you in time of war into close correspondence, the fact
that the appropriation named has been placed under the control of
this department, considered in connexion with communications sub*
mitted to Congress as the basis of the estimate for the money, pre-
cludes the application of any part of the fund to the expenses of
carrying on toe war against hostile bands.
The views of the Executive and the policy of the Secretary of the
Interior, as developed in the published communications of the depart-
ment, as well as the sentiments so frequently expressed in the annual
reports of this office, familiar, no doubt, to you, conspire to show that
no circumstances can be supposed to exist or arise which will justify
the adoption of a policy of extermination by any officer or eraployfi of
the Indian service.
The Indian department is organized to protect, preserve, counsel,
and civilize the Indian tribes, and to encourange and assist them in
all peaceful and humane pursuits ; and all the acts of its officers should
tend to these ends. It is only when actually hostile and engaged in
violence that any other course of conduct towards them !s justifiable;
and when subdued and submissive, after having been engaged in depre-
dations and murders, they again become restored to the rights and
position they had lost, and are amenable to law for punishment for
specific acts of wrong, and should not be visited with indiscriminate
chastisement or pursued with unrelenting hostility.
Reverting again to the appropriation above mentioned, I would re-
mark that it is not and should not be regarded as applicabie^o^ f^^^'
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entering wedge to a policy for subsisting friendly Indians continttoasly
at the expense of the United States. Where any tribes or parts of
tribes have been witbdrawD to or located under protection at particD-
lar points for the purpose of preventing them from joining with hos-
tile oattds, or for tneir general advantage otherwise, some means mnst
be adopted for them to subsist themselves by their own energies as
far as that can be done.
Tou will be careful to advise the office immediately on the negotiation
of any draft or drafts, of the number, date, amount, &c., &c., so that
such advice may reach here before the draft is presented for payment.
AH the funds obtained on your drafts will be accounted for strictly
in accordance with the regulations concerning accountability, and all
disbursements thereof, by yourself or the qualified officers of the Indian
service under your superintendence, must be made with a strict re-
gard to economy.
The authority given you by my letter of the 4th March last covers
a considerable portion of the funds regularly applicable in your sn-
perintendency during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1856 ; and as no
estimate has as yet been received from you, a remittance for the current
half year for the pay of the officers of the service has not yet been
made ; but even in the absence of such estimate, the usual steps there-
for will be taken, so that a draft may go forward by the next steamer
in the usual manner.
You will make frequent reports of your policy, measures, and ex-
penditures for "restoring and maintaining the t)eaceable disposition"
of the Indians of your superintendency, Hiat the department may be
JuUy advised, and consider in conjunction the state of affairs in bo^li
the Territories on the Pacific coast.
In all important measures you may adopt, especially in reference to
tribes or bands actually or believed to be hostile, or for portions of the
Territory where diBturbauces exist or are apprehended, you will confer
with, and give great consideration to the views and policy of, the com-
manding general for the Pacific division of the army.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE W. MAJUYPENNTj
Commisaumer,
His Excellency Isaac I. Stbvess, OWcrnor, dx.,
Olympia, Washington Territory.
Extract from a letter to Abaahm F. Hedges, with which his oommissitm
as auperintendcnt of Indian affairs in Oregon was endosed.
Dbpaktksrt of the Intbkiob,
Office of Indian Jffain, Jvne 21, 1856.
Sir: *••*•*•« * *
After taking possession, yon will transmit to this offioe f onr bond
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and oatb attached, and proceed rigidly and foithfallj to carry oat tlie
iDatractioiiB received by Mr. Palmer, and which you will find on file
in the ofBce.
Very respectfollyi your obedient servant,
GEORGE W. MANTrENNT,
Commiattoner.
Absalom F. Hsdos, Esq.,
Oregon City, Oregon Jfemtory.
Dbparthent of thb Irtbrior,
Office of Indian Affairs, 0<M,er 18, 1856.
Sir: Yoot official bond, enclosed with year letter of Angust 22d,
has been received, and is approved. Your letter of same date, con-
cerning the Bogue Biver and other tribes from southern Oregon, that
%ave l«en removed to the reservation, and advising that you would
submit estimates for their subsistence and shelter, £c., has also been
received ; and your other letter of the 6th of September, reporting
your return from a visit to the coast reservation, &c.
The particular circumstanceB that surround you, and the urgency
of adopting and pursuing some policy without delay, will donbtlesH
have determined your course of duty before this reaches you,
I would remark, relative to the policy of subsisting Indians in large
nambers, that it is to be regarded as a temporary expedient only.
Means have not been placed at the disposal of the department to
toaintain it continually. The Indians must, as far as possible, obtain
their own food, or assist in doing it. The only general appropria-
tions for the service in Oregon daring the fiscal year ending June
30, 1857, are:
"For general incidental expenses" $30,000 00
"For preventing outbreaks," &q 10,000 00
These, with the annuities and some undrawn balances to carry out
the treaties with the Bogue Bivers, Cow Creek band of TTmpqu&s,
TJmpquas and Calapooias of Umpqua Valley, and the Calapooia, Mo-
lala, and Clackamas Indians of the Willamette, are all the funds for
Indian purposes in Oregon during the year.
In regard to annuity payments, this office has not been able to de-
dde whether the tribes, parties to the treaties now ratified, are and
have been on such terms of amity as to entitle them to receive their
annuities. Ton will immediately report the numbers, present loca-
tion, and disposition, and the history daring the recent Indian war,
of all these tribes with whom treaties have been ratified.
A more detailed statement of the condition of funds applicable in
Oregon will be sent to you by the next steamer from New York. I
sball also endeavor to make a remittance by that steamer, on account
of the service in Oregon during the fourth quarter of the year 1856.
Late Superintendent Palmer has made his drafts for an amount ex-
oeediog the expectations expressed to bim in the office l^tte^gf lAPVUi
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1856, and the large drafts of Governor Stevens, and a requisition in
favor of the Department of War, have almost taken up the appropri-
ation of $300 000 made hy the act of April last.
You will at once perceive that it will be necetisary for you to use
great circumspection in regard to drawing drafts, a policy which the
department seeks to terminate.
You will estimate for remittances from appropriations, and the
funds necessary will be sent to yon in advance of disbursements, if
possible.
After receiving this, you will not draw any drafts on this office in
the ordinary course of business. Herewith is enclosed a circular,
drawn U[> under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, and
approved by him, requiring estimates to be submitted, and discoua-
tenancing the drawing of drafts.
I shall endeavor to protect your drafts now drawn, if they are within
proper liinits as to amount.
More definite remarks and instmctions will be sent you by the next
' steamer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE W. MANYPENNT,
Oommisaioner.
A. F. HEDass, Esq.,
Superintendeni Indian Affairs, Oregon City, Oregon.
No. 9.
Department of the InTBBtOR,
Office Indian Affairs, November 3, 1866.
Sir: I have this day requested that the sum of $17,437 50 be re-
mitted to you, in six separate treasury drafts on New York or San
Francisco, on account of the expenses of the Indian service within
your superinteudency during the half year ending December 31 , 1856.
This amount will be taken up in your accounts for disbursement, as
follows :
Fay of superintendents and Indian agents $3,187 60
Viz: Fay of superintendent, from August 15.. $937 50
Pay of three agents, half year 2,250 00
Pay of 8uh agents, viz: four for half year 2,000 00
Pay of interpreters for the half year 2,250 00
Adjusting difficulties and preventing outbreaks 6,000 00
General iocidental expenses of the Indian service in Oregon 6,000 00
17,437 60
I have suggested that the six drafts be made five for $3,000 each,
and one for $2,437 60, as being sums in exchange for which cola
can readily he obtained, or the drafts used in payment of liabUitieB.
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After the receipt of this, 70U will eetimate for remittancps as the
wants of the service require, and which mast be applied strictly in
accordance with the object for which each appropriation is made by
Congress. When a reply is received to my letter of the 18th altimo,
I shall be bett«r able to determine whether any remittances ought to
be made on acconnt of fulfilling Indian treaties.
After this present remittance is charged, there will remain, after
th« amoauts requisite to pay the salaries of the superintendent, agents,
sob-agents, ana interpreters, only the following amounts of the ai^
Sropriations for the fiscal year 1866-'7, for current expenditure m
'regOQ :
Balance of adjusting difficulties, &o $5,000
Balance of general incidental expenses, &c 25,000
Two years' annuities, and other treaty foods, for Cala-
pooias, Uolalas, &c., bands 24,520
Two years' annuities for Bogoe Bivers 4,600
Two years' annuities and other treaty funds, fur Chastu,
Scotoa, and UmiKjua bands, 3d and &th articles of the
treaty 15,T80
Two years' annuities, and other treaty funds, for Umpquas
and Calapooiafl of Umpqua valley 13,763 19
As the general funds are so limited, and treaty funds may not be
applicable, you will perceive the necessity of observing the strictest
economy in all your expenditures, and limit your plans for the
service within the appropriations for the year.
The appropriations to fulfil treaties can only be applicable strictly
in accordance with the respective treaties and the separate clauses
thereof.
You will bear in mind the importance of tiirnishing statements of
your disbursements, of amounts of public funds on hand, and sums
required, immediately on the expiration of each quarter. This must
be attended to promptly, even if your accounts are not forwarded at
the same time, though it is important that they should always be
forwarded immediately on the expiration of each quarter.
I enclose you a copy of a circular In regard to the ptactice of draw-
ing drafts, recently prepared with the approbation of the Secretary of
the Interior. It must be fully respec'ed by the officers of the service
in Oregon.
Very respectfully, your obedient servoat,
GEORaE W. MANYPENNY,
Oonunissioner.
Absalom F. Hkdgbs, Esq.,
SuperitUendaU Indian Affoira, Oregcm, City, Oregon.
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No. 10.
DrpARTMKNT of TBS EsTKEIOTl,
O0O6 of Indian Affairs, Novtmber 3, 1866.
Snt: I have to inform 7011 that the Secretary of the Interior hu
been requested to canse the sum of (14,750 to be remitted to 70Q, in
£ve drafts on Not York or San Francisoo, four of $2,500 each, and
one of $4,750, on account of pay of ofEoers and employes of the ser-
Tice, &c., &c., daring the half year ending the Slst December next.
The appropriation by act of April 5, 1856, "for restoring and
maintaining the peaceful disposition of the Indians," &c., has been
sabject to heavy drafts from Oregon, as well as yonr own, and is now
reduced to about $40,000 remaining in the treasury, a snm which,
iadging from the dates of drawing and condition of afbirs, will soon
be taken up.
You will, therefore, discontinue drawing ai^r the receipt of this
letter.
The policy of protecting and feeding the Indians which has been
adopted in Washington and Oregon is one which, on the scale it has
been carried on during the continuance of hostilities, cannot long be
sustained by the appropriations now under control of the department.
The Indians must be direct«d and aided in obtaining fish, game,
and other means of subsistence which they have habitually resorted
to, and where practicable, taught to till the soil and hnsbaud ihe
fruits of their industry.
The espenditures of the service muet at once be reduced to the
proper standard, or near it. You will report your views of the policy
proper to pursue, and from the brevity 01 the approaching session of
Congress, you will perceive the necessity of forwarding at once any
plans or details of tne condition of things for which, in your judg-
ment, the action of that body will be required to provide.
I enclose you a circular, recently prepared with the approval of the
Secretary of the Interior, in regard to drawing drafts.
The present remittance, it is hoped, wilt furnish you with means
to enable you to conduct the service until the estimates yoo may for-
ward shall have been acted on here.
The present remittance is from appropriations, and will aeoordingly
be accounted for as follows:
" Pay of superintendent and Indian agents," via:
Three agents for Washington Territory naif year $2,250
Pay of Bub-agents — two in Washington Territory half year... 1,000
Pay of interpreters — six for the half year 1,500
Adjusting difficulties, &c., &c 6,000
General incidental expenses of the service 6,000
14,760
The funds remaining in the treasury aft«r this remittance is made
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tKe fiscal year
for all lodisD purposes, ezceptiag pa; of salaries, fi>r
endiog Jane 30, 1857, may be briefly stated as follows
Negotiating treaties $2,517 89
General incidental expenses 29,852 00
Adjostiug difficulties, &c., &c 6,000 00
' 'FolfiUing the treaty with the Nesqually, Pnyal-
lap," &c., &c, —
Two years annuities, article 4 $5,000
Agricultural school, article 1 6,000
And pay of certain employes, srtiole 10 9,000
19,000 00
66,369 89
This is a limited fund; but the expenditures for each branch of the
serrioe must not exceed the amount legitimately applicable therefor.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPEKNY,
Commuaioner,
His Excellency Isaao I. Stbtkiis,
Oova-nor, dc.f Oiympia, Wa^in^ott Territorn.
No. 11.
Dbpabtment op ths Imtbriob,
Office Indian Affairs, November 19, 1856.
SiK : I have to acknowledge the receipt of yoor letter of the 9th
ultimo, advising me of the following drafts, under the head of "Bee-
toring and maintaining the peaceable disposition of the Indian tribes
on the Pacific," viz:
Ko. 6, in &vor of Benjamin Jennings, dated October 3, 1866, $3,000
No. 6, in favor of Gteorge Abeme^y & Co., dated October
9, 1866 , 7,000
10,000
Referring to my letters of October 18, and November 3, 1866, 1
have now to inform you that the two drafts above mentioned will be
paid ; but, should you have drawn any of a subsequent date, payment
cannot at present be made of the same, as the funds applicable there~
to are exhausted.
As soon as each definite inforniation is received from yon as is ex-^
pected from the tenor of the letters heretofore received from yon, I
will take steps to have a special estimate submitted to Congress at its
" inas as, i
next seasion for such funds as, in my opinion, may be required for
this service in Oregon, In the meanwhile, however, it .is enected
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that the utmost exertioDs on your part, and that of your agents, vill
he made to keep the Indians on their reservations, and that they will
thus be prevented from joining the hostile hands to which you refer
in your letter of the 10th ultimo.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPENNT,
Commiagumer.
A. F. HedgbSj Esq.,
Swperintendeat Indian Affairs, Oregon Oity, O. T.
No. 12.
Departmzht oy thb Intbeiob,
Office Indian Affairs, November 19, 1856.
SlK : Referring to your letter of 4th October last, advising me of
your draft, No. 36, in favor of Wells, Fargo & Co. for $20,000, and
that of October 10th, advisiug of your draft No. 36, in favor of Cap-
tain John Cain, for |5,000, both under the head of "restoring and
maintaining the peaceable disposition of the Indian tribes on the
Pacific," I have to inform you that the latter only can at present be
paid, as the funds applicable for this service will be exhausted by its
payment. As indicated in my letter to you of the 3d of November
last, a small amount then remained, and subsequently draf^ of yours
and of Superintendent Hedges, of Oregon, have consumed it.
The absence of information from you as to the amount required for
this service in Washington Territory, as well as to the condition of
our relations with the Indian tribes there, has embarrassed this office,
hut as soon as such definite information is received from you as is
expected, and which ought heretofore to have been furnished, I will
take steps to have a special estimate submitted to Congress at its next
session for such sum as, in my opinion, may be necessary. In the
meanwhile, however, it is expected that the utmost exertions on your
part and that of your agents will he made to keep the Indians on
their reservations, and that they will thus be prevented from joining
in those recent hostilities, of which information has reached this bureau
only through the public press.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPENNY,
Commismoner,
El8 Excellency I. I. Stsvens,
Oovemor, <tc., (M^pia, W. T.
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No. 13.
Dbpartmknt of thb Intbbiob,
Office Indian Affavn, December 11, 1866.
Sir : Tour draft, (No. 7,) dated October 13, for five thousaod dol-
UirB, iQ favor of George Abernethy & Co., and of which I had notice
hy your letter of that date, has heea preeented and the asnal coarse
for its payment taken.
The appropriation for "restoring and maintaining peace," &c., hav-
ing been exhausted, this draft is charg^ed to yon as a remittance from
the appropriation for " general incidental ezpeoHes of the ludian
service m the Territory of Oregon," and should an estimate he re-
ceived from yon, on account of the quarter ending the Slst instant,
this payment will be considered a part thereof.
I have to advise you tbat thus the appropriatione for Oregon, with
previous remittances, have been so far drawn from the treasury, that
unless extraordinary provision he made at the present session of Con-
gress, the payment of drafts from the Pacific coast, and forwarding
remittances to superintendents there, will hereafter he cut down to
sums in considerable, when compared with recent expenditares, if not
cat off entirely.
As an act of precaution , I deem it proper to enclose herewith a copy
of my letter to you of November last.
Verv respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE W. MAIIYPENNYj
Commiatwner.
Absalom F. Hxdoeb, Esq.,
^iperintendent Indian JffoArt, Oregon oUj/, Oregon,
Ko. 14.
OrncB 8i7PSRinTEtn>BNT Iin>iAH Avtitu^
Oregon City, iSbveinber 8, 1856.
Sib : Below I have the honor to state for what purpose the money
drawn by this office since October Ist has been expended, to wit :
Paid sab-agent Raymond ^1,600 00
Paid sub-agent Metcalf. 2,000 00
Paid for beeffor Grand Bondereservationdoring the month
of October 3,946 n
Paid for flour furnished Grand Ronde during the month of
September 1,466 80
Paid for medicines for hospitals 688 18
Paid for labor on Coast reservation 213 00
Paid for special service, agents, and messengers 188 00
Paid for travelHus expenses ,-. 86 TC
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Pttid fbr beef for Coast reserTation daring the month -of
Soptember $2,289 40
Paid on condncting Klamath Indiacs en route to their
owncoantr; 295 75
Paid poBtage, &c 11 00
Total expended.. .- 18,683 66
Due me per ascount current, September 30 2,354 49
Total amount to my credit 21,038 15
Total amountdrawneiDce September SO 30,000 00
Amoont in m; hands to be accounted for 8,961 85
Leaving in m; hands hnt eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-
one dollars and eighty-five cents. I shall he compelled to draw very
largely hy the next three steamers, leaving here on the 25th instant,
and on 10th and 25th December, as some four hundred tons of flour
are to be paid for during that time for a winter's supply for the In-
dians in this Buperintendency, which^ with the beef needed on Qrand
Bonde and CoaBt reservations, east of the Cascade mountains, and at the
month of the TJmpquB, theimprovementson the Coast reservation, cloth-
ing, blankets, and other necessaries for the Indians on Coast reserva-
tion, east of the Cascades, (Thompson's district) and at the mouth of the
TJmpqna, (Drews,) and innumerable other things, as mentioned more
particularly in the estimates for fourth quarter, 1856, transmitted to
your ofSce 11th October, swell the expenditures for the next two and
a half months to an enormous amonnt.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. F. HEDGES,
Sup»mtatdeiU InduM Affain.
Hon. Qbo. W. MilTTPBNNT,
CamimiatieMer Indian Affairs, Wadtington GUy, D. G.
Omo> SrPEROTElIDSNT IirtPlAII ArtAlBB,
Oregon GUy, November 8, 1856.
Sn : It is reported that several of the drafts drawn by GmimoI
Palmer and by Governor Stevens have been protested and returned
here. I hope this will uot be the case with any of mine. I hare
drawn only as absolutely compelled to by the seoeasltieB of the bruich
of public service committed to my care, and have frequently ttaed
several thousand dollars of my own fattds rather tjlian draw upon yotcr
office until yon could be fhlly advised of the necessity for the draft.
Unless the drafts are promptly paid, or this office in some manner
ensured a constant supply of funds, we will be obliged to torn our
Indians loose again, and the oonsequenoes would be duiatrous to this
territory and discreditable to our government.
We are so far from Waahingion city that tha mperintendent of
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Indian sffiurs for this territory is compelled to assume great responsi-
Itility or suspend the business of his office entirely. He mast act,
often in important cases, immediately, when he would much prefer
to receive inatractiona from your office before acting.
Superintendent Palmer took the responaibility of aelecting the
Grand Ronde reservation, of making a aeavy outlay thereon, of re-
moving all the Indians west of the Cascade mountains to the Qrand
Boade and Coaet reservatdona, of promising them sustenance, shelter,
comfort, support, and protection. His acts were approved of by your
It is my duty to carry out the work he has begun with your appro-
val. But I have no money to do all this with. I know not to what
extent my drafts will be honored. I am allowed to draw on but ons
fund, and yet there is an immense expense vatsideof that fund for carry^
ing on the bonness of the Q^rand Boade reservation that cannot be
Bospended or avoided. It takes four months to get advices irom you,
and if I shonld saspend business for that four months, onr Indiana
would scatter to the four winda, and Ood only knows the conseqnences
that woald reault from it.
With all due deference, I would suggest a different plan of opera-
tions from that hitherto practiced.
Let the bond of the superintendent be increased, if necessary ; let
year office inform him of the appropriations made for the benefit of
the Indian service under hia charge ; give him bis inetructiona, and
antboriEe him to draw upon the muds appropriated. I am satisfied
that it ia the only way that Indian affairs in the Oregon auperinten-
dency can be conducted to ensure the confidence of the Indians in the
superintendent and in the government. Then let the salaries of the
officers of the Indian department of the United States in Oregon Ter-
ritory be made the same as they are in Caliibrnia, that reliable and
suitable men may be induced to take and retain these offices.
Then can the Indian affairs of tbia territory be conducted with
credit to the government, with benefit to the Indian, without Indian
wars.
Make the superintendent render hia accounts monthly, if neces-
sary ; guard the interests of the government in any manner that may
be thought proper, but give the superintendent power to draw his
money when he needs it, when the Indians need it, and he can con-
duct hia business satisfactorily to bis government and to himself, and
I really do not think he can unless this power u granted to him.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A, F. HEDGESj
Svperintaideni Indicm Affairt,
Hon. Gk. W. Maittpeitst,
Cofninfsnoner Jncitan Affaira, WtuhingUm cUy, D. C.
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No. 15.
Dkpabtmeni or the Irtsbios,
OJice Indian Affairs, December 18, 1856.
8a : Beferring to sereral letters received from you by the last mail,
I take occasion to state that you will be gaided, as regards yoar fioan-
cial transactions, hy the iDstnictione contained in my letter to yoa of
the 3d altimo.
I take occasion to state, however, that to sare yoo from embarrass*
ment until a response can be made to that letter, or a report received
from J. Ross Browne, esq., I shall endeavor to protect yoar drafts for
moderate sums, from balances reported to you in the same letter.
The funds will then be charged to you, and must be accoanted for
under the appropriations from which they are taken, and not accord-
ing to the tenor of the drafts themselves.
The appropriation for " restoring and maintaining peace " having
l>een exhausted, the following drafts, recently presented, have been
honored, and the amounts charged to you, as follows :—
No. 1. In favor of Qeorge Abernethy & Co., " general and
incidental expenses of the Indian service in Oregon " $5,000
Ko. 9. In favor of Qeorge Abernethy & Co., adjusting diffi-
culties and preventing outbreaks in Oregon 6,000
General incidental expenses in Oregon 5,000
Should any further appropriation of a spedal nature be made by
Congress, at the present session, you will at once be advised.
Yerv respectfully, yonr obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPENNT,
GommUaioner.
Absaloh F. Hedgsb, Esq.,
Superiniendent Indian Affair*, Oregon City, Oregon.
No. 16.
Defarthekt of tbb iHTaitios,
0^ Indian Affairs, December 18, 1866.
8nt : Your drafts, as follows, of which I had notice by your letters,
have been presented, and the usual course taken to pay them, vis ;
No. 29, for |560, in favor of Nathan D. Hill.
No. 34, for |130, in favor of Mrs. Georgena Deares.
No. 38, for 13,600, in favor of Bethuan & Brothers.
One other draft for $1,500, No. 3*7, in favor of M. Lottison is Co.,
has been presented to-day, and will likewise be honored.
Until a response can be had from you to my letter of the 3d ultuno,
or a report received from J. Koss Brown, esq., I shall endeavor to
protect yonr drafts for moderate sums from treaty and other foods, if
other provision is not sooner made by Congress.
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Yoa will be adTised from time to time of the appropriations from
which the money is taken, and it will he charged to yon as remitted,
Dot according to the tenor of the drafts.
Drafts Nos. 29, 34 and 38 are charged under the appropria-
tion for " adjusting difficulties and preventing outbreaks" $4,190
No. 37 will be charged to general incidental expenses of the
Indian service in Washington Territory 1,500
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPENNY,
Commiaaioner.
His Excellency Ibaac I. SrBvmre,
Governor, dec., Olympia, Washiagton Territory.
No. 17.
OVFICB SoPEBINTENDEin! InDIAK ApFAIRS,
Oregon City, November 22, 1856.
Bib: I have the honor to transmit herewith the annual estiioate
of funds required for the service of the Indian department in Oregon
Territory for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1858, amounting in ag-
gregate to the sum of two hundred and twenty-fonr thousand and
fifty ($224,050) dollars. No estimate ia made for complying with
treaties with Indians east of Cascades, Walla- Walla, Cayuse ana Uma-
tillas and Wascoe and Walla-Walla, Des Chute tribes, for the reason
that many of them have been at enmity with us during the past year,
and it may be found best to enter into new treaties ; and if the old
treaties are ratified and remain in force, the estimate made by General
Palmer for the year ending 30th June, 1867, will be sufficient for
our purposes. The treaty made by late superintendent with the
Wascoe and Des Chute tribes on 26th June, 1855, should be ratified,
as it doubtless has been, and the ($20,000) twenty thousand dollars
estimated for by Mr. Palmer, on 26th February last, for erection of
buildings, &c., upon the reservation under that treaty should imme-
diately oe remitted to this office that operations may be commenced
early in the spring, I do not feel willing to recommend that any
articles for the use of the Indians of this Territory be bought upon the
Atlantic coast. I am satisfied that there is no economy in purchasing
there, and that the Indians can be better satisfied by purchasing upon
this coast. That the articles will be more likely to be of the quality
desired, and to be had at the time they are wanted. Large outlays
will be neoessary for cattle and farming implements for the Indians
upon the reservations. The funds for the purchase of annuity goods
should be at the disposal of the superintendent by the month of July
at the furthest, in order that he may have time to purchase and convey
to the reservations during dry weather and pre[Mre the Indians for
winter.
I wonld call your attention to the fact that the estimate forwarded
by Air. Palmer 26th February last has never elicted a remittance of
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itmde from jaat office, and that the estimate for the expeases of the
fiscal year ending Jane 30, 1S51, forwarded hj him on the 5th March
last, has not received attention.
Yer; ren>ectfiill7, yooi obedient serraQt,
A. F. HEDGES,
St^ermtendent Indkm Affain.
Hon. GaoBaa W. Mantpbhnt,
CimanimoMTof h^ias. Affmr$,
WtuMngtom city, D. C.
No. 18.
OfHOE StTPBBm'fBSDIMT Iin>IAN ATIAIBS,
Ortgon Oily, November 25, 1856.
8l&: Your letters of 9th October, referring to appointment of
Agents Metcalf and Miller ; of VHii. October referring to accounts of
A. A. Skinner ; and of 18th October, acknowledging receipt of my
bond, and referring particularly to the monetary affairs of tnis sQper-
intendency, enclosing regulation in regard to the drawing of drafts,
and directing me to desist from drawing drafts, after its reception,
have jnat been received, and I have bat time to write a few lines
by return mail upon the subject treated of in your last named com-
munication. I shall, of oouree, draw no more drafts, but I bust
that, as full explanations have been given for the necessity for Uiose
that have been drawn prior to this date, the payment of none of
them will be refused, although they do overrun tiio amount to which
it had been hoped by your office that the expenditures of this super-
intendency could be limited. I am dismayed at the prospect before
me, but will endeavor to do for the best. It ia impossible, as jret, to
determine upon any particular course of action. I still hope, however,
that the next mail may bring funds to enable me to comply with con-
tracts made and promises given, and to preserve peace among the
Indians upon the reservations.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. F. HEDGES,
SigteritUendrnt Iwiian Jffairt.
Hon. Geo. W. MANTpEmrr,
ComiatsnofKr Indian Affaxft, Wfu^wgtiim. dijby, D. 0.
DnpAinaNT off m Immos,
C(fiee IntUm 4fMra, Dtoember 31, 18S8.
Bin: Acknowledging fflOelpt of notice thereof, I have to advise yon
Oat yonr drafts, 1^. 8, 10, 11, IX, 13, and 14, have been presented
here, and the asaal stepa taken to pay them. .^ ^^ Goo»i Ic
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Beferring yoa to my letter of tbe 16th December last, (which is
deemed of sufficieot importaDce to duplicate by a copy herewith, for
the steamer of the 6th proximo,) I have to inform yon that the amount
will be charged to yoa, and must be accounted for aa follows:
" Fulfilling treaties with the Calapooias, Molalas, and Clack-
amas Indians of Willamette valley" — first and second of
five instalments of annuity for beneficial objects — 2d article
treaty Januarj; 10, 1855 t20,000
" Fulfilling treaties with the Rogue Rivers " — third of six-
teen instalments in blankets, &c. , &e. , per 3d article treaty
of September 10, 1853 2,500
And part of |2,160 in goods — 2d article treaty N'ovember 16,
1854 1,800
Total 24,300
Memorandum of drafts.— No. 8, $5,000 ; No. 10, (3,000 ; Ko. 11,
$3,800; No. 12, $2,000; No. 13, $3,500; No. 14, $7,000.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant.
OEO. W. MANYPENNY,
Oonaaiaaionar.
Absalok F. Hembs, Esq.
Svpermtendmii IndCan Affaira, Oregon dty, Ong<m.
No, 20.
DEPABTunrr or thb Intbbiob,
0^ Indian A^airs^ Janvary 2, 1867.
Sir : I have to acknowledge tbe receipt of your letter of the 22d
November last, urj^ing the department to extend your authority to
draw drafts to the extent of $15,000 per month, in accordance with
your (oiginal estimate.
My letters of November 3, November 19, and December 18, will
bare informed you of the impracticability of granting your request,
and must fiirnish, for the present, the basis for your flnanoial arrange-
ments.
fihould any act of appropriation be passed, making fiirtber provi-
sion for the exp^isee of the service in Washington Territory, yon
will be promptly infiirmed.
Very respe<itfUlty, yonr obedient servant,
GEORaE W. MANYPENNY,
CommumMMi*.
His Excellency Isaac I. Stevbkb,
Governor, tec., Otj/mpia, WiuMnglen Terntorif.
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Anaual report of Isaac I. Stevens, Governor and SuperinienderU Indiam
Affairs of the Territory of Washington, to the honoroUe George W.
Slanypenny, Commissions of Indian Affairs,
Office StrpBRiNTENDBNT Ikdiak Affairs,
(Hympia, Washington Territory, November 1, 1856.
Sib : I have the hoDor to aubmit the followiag as'my annasl report.
Although my last annual report vas Hubmitted at a late date (May
1,) and reports from time to time having given a full view of the sub-
sequent operations, it ha& seemed advisable in this communication to
bring in review the service from the breaking out of the war in Octo-
ber last. Being absent for the first three months at the Blackfeet
council, the duties of the superintendency devolved upon Acting
Qovernor Mason, who, at my request, has furnished me the following
statement of affairs during the first three months of the war :
Svcretart'b Office,
Olympia, Washington Territory, October 22, 1856.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 20th instant, requesting me to
" furnish a brief history of the Huperintendency during the first three
months of the Indian war," I have the honor to make the following
statement :
During your absence in theinlerior, my attention, as connected with
the Indian department, was confined to the Puget^und district.
During the summer of 1856, while manycitizens were travelling to
and returning from the Colville mines, rumors prevailed of murders
having been committed in the Yakima valley. Keporta were also
current of occasional gatherings of Indians in certain localities west
of the Cascades. The latter, however, upon personal investigation,
appeared to be without foundation.
On the 23d of September, 1855, positive information was received
that two citizens from Seattle had been murdered in the Yakima val-
ley while travelling on the military road across the Narchess Pass. I
made a requisition upon the commanding officer of the military posts
of Fort Steilacoom and Fort Vancouver for forces, to proceed by dif-
ferent routes, inte that country, to procure, if possible, the mnrdeiers,
if not, to punish the tribe, and to furnish protection to such persons
as might be travelling in that country. Both of these requisitions
were promptly complied with. On the 28th day of September, 1856,
Lieutenant Slaughter moved from Fort Steilacoom by the way of the
Karchess Pass.
About this time an uneasiness began to prevail, especially amongst
the settlers on the Telm prairie, and on White river, fear being en-
tertained of a descent irom the Klickatats, and of an uneasiness man-
ifested by the Indians of Green and White rivers. In order to inquire
as far as possible as to the foundation of these reporte, on the 6th of
October I left Fort Steilacoom, accompanied by Lieutenant Nogen and
fifteen soldiers of the United States 4th in&ntrv, tor that aectioD of
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conntry. Although the settlers had pretty geoerally left their claims,
we found nothing disturbed, and no trsees of any theft or violence
having heen committed. On the 6th, such of the Indians as could he
gathered together^ were assembled on the Muckleehoot prairie, and a
talk' had with them to the effect simply fo allay any alaim they might
be under, explaining to them why soldiers were passing through
their country, and desiring them to remain quiet, and no harm should
come to them. To which they replied by inquiring why the settlers
had left ; what had they (the Indians) done, and expressed themselvea
much gratified with the conference. We returned by the way of
White Cwahmish river, and found many of the citiseos returning,
several expressing themselves that it was not the White river Indians,
bat the rumored descent of the Klickatats which had alarmed them.
Previously to my departure for While river, Mr. Simmons being
absent on a tour of inspection through the district, I requested Sid-
ney S. Ford, senior, to act as special Indian agent over the Chehales
and Cowlitz tribes, he being selected by me from hia long residence in
the country, his knowledge of Indian character, and his intimate ac-
quaintance with those particular bands.
On the T4th of October, 1855, in compliance with the request of
Major Q. J. Rains, commanding the Columbia river and Puget Sound
district, of the United States army, two companies of volunteers were
called out to serve in the " Yakima war." The call was responded
to with alacrity, andacompany organized immediately at Olympiaand
sent into the field. A company of scouts or rangers was also raised
to watch the various trails, and prevent, if possible, communication
between the hostile Indians on theeast side of the Cascade mountains
and the friendly Indians on the west.
During these events vague reports were in circulation that Leschi,
one of the principal chiefs of the Nesqually tribe, and who had been
my guide while on White river, was in communication with the hos-
tile chiefs of the Takima, and was meditating an outbreak on the
Sound. From my previous knowledge of this Indian, from the ser-
vices he had rendered me, and the sources of these vague reports, I
did not place much confidence in them, but more from a desire to
protect him from the dang<;r to which such stories subjected him, I
sent for him, informed him of what I had heard, and desired him to
put himself under my protection, and I would see that no harm came
to him. He expressed himself gratified, and promiHed to come again
the next day with his brother, Qui-e-mtl, cordially shaking hands
with Mr. Simmons and myself on leaving. Not fulfilling his promise,
orders were given for his arrest and confinement. But it was too late.
His schemes had already heen entered upon by a portion of his band,
and he escaped to join them. The muraer of McAllister, Moses, and
Miles immediately followed.
The excitement that these events created spread a general alarm
throughout the Territory, and an universal distrust was felt as to all
the Indians who had ever remained friendly. Those whose judgment
was most to be relied upon were of opinion that a single unfortunate
occurrence in the way of the death of a friendly Indian, (a thing very
likely, under the circumstances, to take pUoe,) might oocasion i^^ gen-
so BrriHATBS roK ihdiait sektioe.
eral outbreak. Mr. Ford vw sent for, and in a oonsaltation between
him, Mr. Simmoiia, and mirself, it was detennined at onoe to collect
all the nppar Chehalis and Cowlitz Indians at Mr. Ford's, and to
remove all the Indians residing on the west side of Fuget Soand as
far north as the Snohomish, to the west, thus placing the water be-
tween them and the hostile band. As a compensation for their being
compelled to change their abodes just at the approach of winter, and
for which they had made their preparations, it woe deemed advisable
to isBoe to them, in appropriate quantities, rations of flonr, molassea^
and potatoes. These measures were carried into effect at once hj
Agent Simmons with success everywhere, except with a portion o£
the bands residing in and about Seattle. The Indians of Curley's
band refused to obey the orders of the agent and acting superintendent,
made by both in person, being influenced by certain citizens, who,
either from a desire to interfere with the operations of the officers of
the Indian department, or from their own self interest, (Indian labor
being cheaper than white,) counselled opposition to measures adopted
for the public safety. Too much praise cannot be given to Ur. Sim-
tnoDS for the promptness, energy, and judgment which characterized
all of hiH operations. I deem it simple justice to say, that, in my
opinion, to no one person are we so much indebted for the peacefol
relations which' have been maintained with the Indians on Pnget
Sound. The perfect success of his operations is a sufficient com*
mentary upon the manner in which they were conducted. The In-
diana thoB removed were stationed at different places on the Sound,
according to their previous localities, and special agents appointed to
watch their movements, issue provisions, and to have a general super-
vision over them. These are matters, however, that will appear in
the report of the agent himself.
As the treaty with the Nesqually tribe had been ratified by the
Senate, measures were taken to carry into effect some of its minor
provisions, as a manifestation of the iaith of the government. They
were collected on one of their reservations, a Bmall island some seven
miles below Olympia, temporary houses erected, and steps taken to
prepare the soil for a crop in the spring ; they being continually given
to understand that these measures were the oflspnng of their treaty.
After the arrival of the steamer "Active" in the Sound, through
the politeness of her commander, Captain James Alden, I was enabled
to visit the different encampments, and found everything perfectly
quiet and the Indians very well contented. This was at a time when
the country was destitute of everything ; a very small force of r^n-
lars at Fort Steilacoom, all business stopped, and everybody in a state
of defence. Had these seen &t at that time to have joined the ranks
of the enemy it is impossible to say bow disastrous the result would
have been.
I am, v«T respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. H. MA80K,
Secrttary and late acting Oovemor WaakmgtOH Tbrrtfory.
His Excellency Isaac I. Stbtbns,
Oxn/emor and Superwtendeta Indian Affairs, Olympia.
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The plan adopted by Qnvemor Hason to separate the frieodly from
the hostile IndianB, plaeing the former on reserTatioDs in charge of
local agents, and supplying them vith provinoDB, was also adapUA
hy Agent Cain, (who, daring my absence, was in charge of my office,)
on the Columbia river, and who being on the rirer, took the reaponsi-
bility to act, after advising with Superintendent Paltner, of Oregon, in
anticipatioa of instructions. The Iwst proof of the wisdom of the plan,
at the time, was that it suggested itself to all perBons experienced in
Indian affairs, and the subsequent success was its competentviodicatioo.
In the interior, the same principle was acted on by me ; friendly
tribes were directed to keep hostiles out of their country, and .prori-
sion was made for the care of the few Indians who remained Mendly,
notwithstanding the detection of these tribes.
In consequence of the continuance of the war on the Sound till wdl
into the summer, and of its not having been brought to a close east of
the Cascades, it has been necessary to iceep the iriendly Indians col-
lected to the present time, and food must be furnished them through
the coming winter.
My former reports had developed the relations of a war east of the
Cascades with the Indians and settlements on the Sound. Tilt the
hostile force is reduced to submittsion in the interior, there is danger
of a force being thrown upon the Bound, especially so long as the mur-
derers and leaders of the Sound hostiles are at large.
Leschi fought the voluDteers on Gonnell's prairie in March last,
aided by the son of Oubi and sixty warriors, who crossed the moun-
tains to his relief in winter ; afterwards Leschi and a few followers,
dispirited by their signal defeat on that occasion and by the force of
friendly Indians on his track, went east of the mountains with Oubi's
■on, and with the other hostiles met Colonel Wright on the Narchess,
in his advance into the Yakima. Leachi is now in the Bound country,
and Ouhi'a son is the war leader of the Yakima and confederated
hostile tribes north of the Snake river.
The arrest, trial, and conviction of the principal mnrderers and
instigators to war on the Sound, would, with prompt military opera-
tions in the interior, insure the present and probably the permanent
peace of the Sound. Besides Leschi, the principal murderers are
Nelson, Quiemtl, St&hai and Ketsap. In my report of May 31st, the
particular history of Leschi and Nelson was given. So in the Yakima,
the arrest and trial of the murderers of Bub-ag^t Bolon and the
miners is essential to the peace of the country.
Moreover, on the Sound, as no tribe as such broke oat into hostility,
it was not a case of war, properly so speaking. The Indian forces
gainst us were simply banditti and outlaws, and were entitled to no
other treatment at the hands of the gOTemment than that dae to
banditti and outlaws. By a vigorous campaign, in which the volun-
teers and friendly Indians called out by me took at least as prominent
and efficient a part as the regular troops, there having been fortu-
nately a good understanding and concert of action between the two,
the war closed by an unconditional surrender of the enemy, except the
portion who crossed the mountains into the Yakima. These surren-
dered to Colouel Wright.
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So impressed was I with tbe importance of seizing these men and
having them tried and puoishexl on conviction, that in June I ad-
dressed a letter to Colonel Wiight, cautioning him against admitting
the murderers to terms, and in August made special requisition on
him for the delivery to me of Leschi, Nelson, Quiemtl, Stahsi and
Ket&ap, in order that they might be sent to the Sound to be tried by
the courts. On the 5th October the requisition was renewed, and on
the Slst October I received from Colonel Wright bis order to Major
Garnett, directing him to comply with the requisition.
On my return last month, I found that some of these men were in
the Sound country, and had been in the neighborhood of the garrison
at Fort Steilacoom, and of the Hudson's Bay Company's post. Fort
Nesqually. Colonel Simmons, the agent of the district, had declined
to receive the Indians, who had returned from east of the monntains,
and were encamped in the vicinity of the garrison, till the murderers
had been arrested. This action I approved, and in annwer to Lien-
tenant Colonel Casey's letter to me nt the 20th of October, asking me
to take charge of the Indians encamped at Fort Steilacoom, I made
requisition for his assistance to seize the murderers. In his answer to
me of October 21, Lieutenant Colonel Casey declined to comply with
my requisition] on the ground that peace had been made with these
Indians by Colonel Wright, who had promised them protection, and
that it would be deemed by the Indians a breach of faith to arrest
them and have them tried. Colonel Wright bad, in his conversation
with me and in his written reply to my first requisition, expressly
stated that he had made no promises guaranteeing to them immunity
from the consequences of their evil acts, though his course in not seiz-
ing them promptly may have raised in the minds of the Indians an
expectation that an amnesty would be proclaimed. My requisition on
Lieutenant CiJout^l Ctisey was renewed on the 2Tth October, and the
grounds of my action fully given, and, on receiving information that
olooel Wright had determined to comply with the requisition, I re-
newed, for the third time, my requisition on Lieutenant Colonel Casey
for his assistance to seize the murderers.
And hire it must be borne in mind, that the Sound is an organized
community, having its courts and officers of justice, and it is not oom-
fetent for any officer in the military service to make terms with the
ndians, which shall protect them from the puLisbmeut due to the
majettty of a violated law. Any citizen can lodge information, and pro-
cure a wtirrant in the case of an Indian, alleged to be concerned in
murder or robbery, and that process is obligatory no less upon the
military than the citizens of the Territory.
My opinion that the arrest and trial of these murderers is essential
to the permanent peace of the Sound is the result of a careiul survey
of the present condition of affairs, with the aid of a laborious and
varied experience of three years. The correspondence between myself
and Colonel Wright and Lieutenant Colonel Casey is given in tiill in
the appendix. I will ask the careful attention of the department to
it, with the remark, that it must not be expected that opinions formed
with great care, and afl^er special experience has been gained, can be
readily abandoned for the purpose of acquiescing in opinions hastily
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formed, erounded on do principles of action, and where the fiicts are
BO ill anoerstood, that a party of banditti are treated like persons en-
gaged in legitimate variare ; that eventB which occarred before the
war are treated of as an incident of the war, and lessons are sought to
be given to men who hare protected several thousand Indians on the
principle of humanity.
One of the characteristics of the war on the Sound has been the
successful employment of Indian auxiliaries. Besides the Snoqualmies,
under Pat Eanam, who were in service three months and struck a se-
vere blow upon the hostiles and the scouts of local agents Qosnell
and Ford, offers of assistance were made by the chief Seattle and his
tribe, by the Clallams, and the northern Indians. Several of the
northern Indians were employed with the northern battalion, and did
valuable service as scouts. Besides which, the transportation ap the
Snoqnalmie river was done entirely by the Indians at the nearest res-
ervation, the Snoqualmies, and kindred tribes at Holmes' Harbor; and
assistance in the same way was rendered the regular service on the
establishment of some of the posts on White river.
The employment of Indian auxiliaries was found to be the most
potent instroment io check disafTection among the Indians on the
Sound. The reasons, in this connexion, of my determination to em-
iloy them, were given in my report of May 5th, (annual report.)
jocal agent Hill, is charge of the Snoqnalmie Indians, avers that
after Pat Kanam took the field with sixty warriors, he found more
contentment with bis Indians, a more cheerful obedience to hia
requirements, and less sympathy with the hostiles than before. This
was the experience of local agent GosneU and special agent Ford.
The Indian despises a weak and indecisive course. He understands
tiie hamanity of^jnstice, hut not of letting murderers go unwhipped
of justice.
in the Nez PercS country a company of Indian auxiliaries was
raised to keep the hostiles ont of the country and protect the agent,
at whose place they remained nearly six months. For the necessity
and particulars of their service, I will not only refer you to the report
of sub-agent Craig, but to the speech of the leader of these auxilia-
ries, the Spotted Eagle, at the Walla- Walla council in September last.
The report of the late local agent, D. S. Uaynard, gives a graphic
view of a removal of Indians from the eastern to the western ^ore of
the Sound, and of the influence of the exertions of a noble-minded
lady to allay discontent in the minds of the Indians. I take this oc-
casion to express my sense of the courage and devotion of Mrs. May-
nard, and to acknowledge her services in soothing the troubled and dis-
tempered minds of the Indians. In sunshine and in storm, on the water
VI on the shore, inamatlodgeornnder aroof, her presence, her words,
and her acts of kindly charity, exerted a potent infiuence for good .
The express service of the hostile Indians is referred to in local
agent S. G. Fay's report, in which it is stated that through them the
fhendly Indians on the reservation received information almost inva-
riably two or three days before the express. This has beei likewise
die experience of local a^ent E. C. Fitshue, at Bellingham bay. The
facta given by Colonel Fitshue, in reference to the Xooksack Indians,
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are of interest. Their priacipol village ie at the foot and on the south-
vest side of Mount Baker, whence there is a trail to the Hudson Bay
Company's post, Fort Langley, on Frazer's river. Their gorernment
is patriarchal, and nr> man has more than one wife.
The report of local agent George C. Page will show that he has not
experienced the difficulties in managing the Indians in the vicinity of
Bef ttle as attended the administration of the late local agent, May-
sari, which is due, first, that the times were more quiet ; and second,
that he was not personally concerned in the feuds and divisions of
sentiment which prevailed at Seattle.
Captain Ford refers to the condition in which he found the Indiana
on the Fox Island reservation, of the charge of which he had relieved
&e late local agent, 8. McOaw, who, in bia tam, had relieved Dr.
Wehher. They had heen very much neglected previous to Captain
Ford's taking charge, but immediately a change tor the better became
apparent. I have adverted to Captain Ford's character and services
in my report of May 31.
Of the different tribes whose friendship with the whites has been
maintained throughout, none were so much excited and so ready for
war as the Upper Chihalis, in charge of the late local and now special
agent, 8. S. Ford, senior, ' Indeed, though it is not adverted to in
Judge Ford's report, there is no question that the Upper Chihalis
Indians had agreed to join the war party last fall — three only refusing,
and one of these a woman — and had divided among themselves the
houses and farms of the adjoining settlers, the chief appropriating to
himself Judge Ford's residence. The course taken by Judge Ford U)
quiet them is given in full in his report, from which it will be seen
that by firmness, vigilance, and unceasing acts of good will, hie coun-
sel finally prevailed against the overtures and threats of tfae hostiles.
In consequence of the incapacity and habits of Simon PlumoHdean,
late local agent of the Cowlitz Indians, he was removed in Angnst,
and directions were given to Judge Ford, to whose district the Cowlitz
Indians were attached in May last, to provide for the destitute at his
place. The services of all the local agents in this district, at one
time four in number, have been dispensed with, and the whole duty
is now attended to by special agent Ford. The express service of the
Indians is also adverted to by tJudge Ford in his report.
In this connexion, I beg to refer you to my report of May 31, giving
some account of Captain (now local agent) Ford's scout, with Indian
auxiliaries, when two men of the Chihalis tribe sought to take his life.
Agent Cain, being on the Columbia at the breaking out of the war,
became familiar with the condition of affairs there, and took prompt
action to guard against the extension of the hostile feeling. In this
work he was cordially assisted by the local agents.
On the occurrence of the Cascade massacre, the excitement was in-
tense on the Columbia river, and notwithstanding every precaution
to the contrary, several barbarous murders occurred, and some loss to
the property of the friendly Indians. The details are given in fall
in local agent Field's report. The murders of the family of Spencer
has been previously reported on by me, and it was the more deplorable
from Spencer's known friendship for the whites, and his being at the
_y Google
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Tery time engased in their military serrice. It will be observed, both
in the report ofagent Cain and that of azent Simmons, that compen-
sation was made to the families and friends of the murdered Indians —
a course not usnal, I helieve, in the Indian service, but which, at that
juncture, I deem indispensable as one of the means ot maintaining
friendly relations with the sufferers.
Agent Cain's views in reference to the plan of hostilities of the In-
dians, and their policy in setting afloat the rumor of the massacre of
myself and party, are deserving of attention.
Considering the excitement and causes of provocation, I will respect-
fully refer you to the reports of agent Cain and his local agents, Mr,
Field and Mr. Noble, to show that the losses to the persons and pro-
perty of the friendly Indians in his district were small ; and I will
nirther observe, that, in my several visits to the Columbia river, the
people reprobated the acts of atrocity which had been committed, and
that every effort bad been made to bring the criminals to justice.
The removal of the Indians which had heretofore been kept on tem-
porary reservations at Vancouver and the Cascades was effected the
uist of August without difBculty. At the Dalles a camping gronnd
for the '\n^hington Indians was selected, where they wiU remain
during the winter. At the last advices, these Indians were friendly
and contented.
The reports of agents Cain and Simmons, and special agent S. S.
Ford, senior, and of the several local and special agents, appended to
this report, will enable the department to realize the magnitude of
their labors to restore and maintain the peaceful relations of the tribes.
Pre-eminent success has crowned them. It has been done, excepting
on the Columbia river, without troops, simply, by the devotion and
courage of a few men, backed up by the cordial concurrence of the
great body of our citizens.
In regard to the interior, the following statement is submitted :
The directions of agent Nathan Olney, of the Oregon superintend-
ency, last November, to the settlers to abandon the Walla-Walla valley,
was unfortunate, as the direct influence of it was to precipitate the
Walla- Wallas, Cayuses, and other tribes, into hostility. The settlers
should have stoutly maintained their ground, rendezvousing at two
points — Fort Walla- Walla and the upper portion of the valley— where,
by building block-houses and stockades, they could have held ont till
relief came. One-half of the settlers, including the men of princi-
pal influence, went to the Dalles, and the lives of the remaining half,
whom the hostile Indians would not permit to leave, were due to the
courage and vigilance of the friendly Cayuses, of whom the chiefs
were How-lich-wam-poo, Fente-mit-se and Stik-as,
This course I deplored on first learning it; and on my arrival at the
valley, on my way from the Blackfoot council, I assigned special agent
Shaw to the duty, in his military capacity, of organizing the settlers,
and as special agent to protect the friendly Indians of Washington,
then encamped in the valley, and guarded by Captain Connoyer's
company of Oregon volunteers. Special agent Shaw was directed to
keep up a constant communication with the friendly Indians in the
neighborhood of the Spokane and at Colville, and to coi^pfqvd|^ith
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the misBionarr fathers and the factor at Fort Colville, in order to get
correct information, and to oonnteract the many &JBe reports whioh
circulate in an iQdian country. Suh-ageot Craig, in diarge of the
Nez Percys, received similar instructions. George Montour was, with
my approhation, sent to the Spobanes to act as special agent.
This organization enabled me to procure pretty reliable information
in regard to the sentiments of the Indians, and the course taken by
Kam-ai-a>kan to increase his forces. Through trustworthy Kez Percys
expressmen there were frequent letters passed to and fro, and mnch
Taloable information gained.
The direct ronte to the Spokane and adjoining tribes continued
closed during the winter, for the movement of the Oregon volunteers
BgaiuBt the enemy north of the Snake was delayed till March, in
consequence of the want of subsistence and of horses to mount the
men, and communications were had through the Nez Percys country.
The friendly Indians in the Walla-Walla, small in numbers, still re-
mained under the guard of Captain Connoyer. Special agent Shaw,
therefore, early in February, as the matter of correspondence could
be as well attended to under the existing state of afiairs by sub-agent
Craig, went below to assist in raising the troops which I had called
out tor an expedition to the Walla-Walla. Circumstances required
that these troops should be brought to the Sound, and it was not till a
later period that the expedition was set on foot and pushed forward.
Soon after Cot. Shaw left the Walla- Walla, one Tallman, a man
of bad reputation, whom I had ordered out of the Indian country, was
appointed by agent Olney a special agent, and, with the Red Wolf, di-
rected to take the friendly Cayuses into the Nez Percys country, the
Ked Wolf stating to Craig that he had the orders to this effect, both
of agent Olney and superintendent Palmer. The friendly Cayuses
had oeen prohibited by me from going into the Nez Percys country,
and sub-agent Craig had my positive instructions not only to keep all
hostiles out, but the friendly Cayuses, too. The reasons were given by
me in December last to the friendly Cayuses themselves, to wit: that
if they went to the Nez Percfe country their friends and relations
among the hostiles would visit them; they could not be kept out, and
disaffection would spread among the Nez Perces themselves ; for at this
very moment I had no confidence that the Looking G-lass, who qnite
recently had tried to betray me on the Spokane, would resist the over-
tures of the hostiles. He could be trusted, and so could other Nez Percys
when not in communication with the war party, and under the infla-
«nce of a preponderating peace influence in his own country, and not
otherwise.
The orders of Olney were carried into effect without any commani-
cation had with me, and I only learned of them when it was too late
to remedy the mischief.
With these friendly Cayuses came a Cayuse with a message from
Colonel Wright, calling the hostile Caynsea back to their own country.
Messengers constantly passed to and fro between the friendly aod
hostile Cayuses, which resulted in the hostile camps getting accurate
information of the movements of the Oregon volunteers, under Colonel
IDorneliuB, and arermpi-Ad his striking an effective blow upon the
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e&emy. The Bame Cayuse was Bent on u Becond mission to the hostile
Cayuses io March, and the same month my prisoner, UhmowUsh,
the war chief of the Cayuses, came to the Nez Percea country, and
aent for some of the war party, as he said, by direction of the officers
from Yancouver. This was dofie, unqueBtionahly, by order of Colonel
Wright, who also sent by Uhmowlish his daguerreotype to the Indians
of the npper country.
It now became dangerous in the Nea PercS couutry, as the hostiles
were continually coming into it. The hostiles would, in the same
breath, say that they did not expect the whites would call for peace,
they were not tired of fighting, and that Colonel Wright wanted
peace ; it was only Craig and the Nez Perces who wanted war.
Special agent Craie was obliged now to organize a company of
▼olnnteers to protect bis station, and to endeavor to keep the hostiles
out of the Nez Percys country.
In this troubled condition things remained through April, May,
and June, disaffection spreading more and more among the Nez Perces,
the hostiles growing more bold and clamorous, till the advance of the
Tolunteers of this Territory, nearly four hundred strong, to the Walla-
Walla, under Lieut. Colonel Shaw, with large supplies of provisions
for the Indians, and goods for the contingent expenses of Craie's
agency. The meeting of the Nez Percys with Colonel Shaw in the
VBlley, and the council then held, the hostile attitude of a large por-
tion on the arrival with goods and provisions of special agent Bobie
in their country, and the sudden change from hostility to professions
of friendship on hearing of the victory of the Grande Bonae, and the
history of subsequent operations in the interior, has been given in mj
report of the council held by me in the Walla- Walla valley, and in
previous reports. As announced in that report, and for the reasons
given therein, I have determined to have no agent on the Spokane
for the present ; but sub-agent Craig, as will be seen in paper No. 4
of the appendix, waa directed to eommunicate with the tribes in that
quarter, should he be satig&ed that they were friendly, in order to
counteract the influence of the hostiles. The friendly Nez Percys were
directed to separate themselves from the hostiles, and sub-agent Craig
was authorized to return to the Nez Percys country, in case it was
safe for him so to do, and the public service would be promoted
thereby.
The annual report of agent R. H. Lansdale, in charge of the Flat-
head nation, in connexion with his former reports, copies of which
have been forwarded to tlte department, will render an extended
observation from me unnecessary. I consider it as mia/ortunaie to the
Indian service that the Flathead nation, who have been so true to
their obligations, and hare taken the firmest ground to keep the
hostiles out of their country, should not have the watchful and provi-
dent care of their efficient and intelligent agent.
The reaaouB adduced by agent R. H. Lansdale in favor of a prompt
ratification of their treaty, whether regard be had to the critical con-
dition of our Indian relations, their country being the thoroughfare
to buffalo, of the western Indians, many of them hostile, or to the
treatment to which they are justly entitled at the hands ^^^t^ct^prem-
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ment for tlieir good conduct since the war commenced, andiaalltbeir
previous history, have my entire concurrence. In connexion with the
ratification of the treaty, I beg leave to quote from my last annual re-
port in reference to the beat mode of supplying the Flathead nation :
" The Flathead nation shonld be supplied by the way of the Missouri.
There is a good wagon road from Fort Benton to the Bitter Root val-
ley, and the Missouri is unquestionably navigable for light draught
steamers to Fort Benton. If the experiment were once made of trans-
porting Indian supplies to Fort Benton by steamers, it ia, in my
opinion, quite certain that afterwards no difficulty could be found in
either chartering a steamer or making a contract per ponnd for the
traneportation of supplies at a reasonable rate."
The Indian service in this Territory has upon ita shoulders none of
the responsibility of a management of affairs which has driven the
agents from their fields of duty, where nine months since not only
waa everything peaceful, but the roads thither and through them
unobstructed. Special agent Craig is so anxious to return to the Nes
Perces country, where ia hia family and hia property, that in his
instructions it waa a case of authorization and not of orders. I trnat
that Dr. Lansdale will bo able to return to the Flathead country early
in the spring. In the meantime, directions have gone by an Indian
express to Mr. John Owen, who resides in the Bitter Root, and who
has heretofore received favorable notice in my reports to the depart-
ment, to act as special agent of the Flatheada until agent Lansdale's
return.
For further information in regard to the tribea of the interior, I will
respectfully refer you to the report of agent Lanadale and sub-agent
Craig, which will be found in the appendix, and to the latter of which
I have added extracts from the correapondence between him and this
ofBce. I will request that the former reports to which Dr. Lansdale
refers, and which are in the archives of the department, be published
with his annual report. They will show the sound judgment,
capacity and singleness of purpose of the agent, and will bespeak for
him the confidence of the department, without any words from me.
Annexed to sub-agent Craig's report will be found copies of Garry's
last letter to me, and my answer to the same. Garry is the head chief
of the Spokanea. I have also added a copy of my last letter to Craig,
directing him to communicate with Mr. McDonald and Mr. John Owen.
It will not be out of place here to state that I have written and re-
ceived letters the past season from all the chiefs of the Bpokanes and
the neighboring tribes, and in the case of Garry several letters have
been exchanged. Many of theie letters are significant of the state of
feeling there, and I would send copies of them, if they could be pre-
pared, by this mail, but being generally in French, I have found time
to translate but a portion of them I desire, in this connexion, to
state, that from careful observation and inquiry, I am of opinion that
there has been very great exaggeration in the reports of the outrages
committed by the Oregon volunteers upon the settlers of the Walta-
Walla valley, and the friendly Cayuses encamped with them. So
rife were these reports at one time, and by such respectable persons
were they endorsed, that at one time I waa disposed to attach consid-
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erable conseqneiice to them ; but upoo a more thorongh ezamiDatioa
it was found that the taking of cat^e from either the settlers or the
friendly Indians was generally some mistake, and that they were re-
tnrned upon reclamation. It must be recollected that many of the
cattle were not branded, and that large bands of cattle belonging to
the hostiles ranged in the Walla- Walla, and were legitimate sources
of subsistence for the troops. In consequence of the great length of
the route, and the difficulties incident to the organisation of a new
and inexperienced service in the winter, beef became the principal
food of the volunteers. Many caches were, however, taken. The
friendly Cayuses were regarded by Captain Connoyer's company of
the Oregon volnnteeis, till they went to the Nez Ferc^ country, and
no injury to the person of a friendly Indian occurred.
The report of special agent Shaw, who deserves the notice of tbr
government for his gallantry and noble humanity in tbe field, will
show the efTortt) made by acting (governor Mason to send me assistanbCJ
on my way home, and the course taken by General Wool to disband
the troops raised for my relief, I will call your attention, and through
you that of the government, to Shaw's report of his conversation with
Major Raines, at the Cascades, and the lamentable ignorance of tbe
geography of the country which that conversation diedoses on the part
of General Wool.
The character of the rumors which are constantly set afloat in an
Indian country, and the labor required to counteract them, is there
fhown. Col. Shaw's report also gives a clear and comprehensive view
of the plan of hostilities of the Indians, of the tribes concerned therein,
of the principal and subordinate chief8,of the number of warriors, and
of the control which the two great chiefs of the interior, Peu-peu-moz-
mnx and Kam-ai-a-kan, had over the roads of tbe interior.
There are recent reports that the Nez Percys, who joined in the at-
tack on my party on leaving the council ground at Walla- Walla, have
turned over to the peace party, and that Looking Glass has ordered
the hostiles oat of the country. The Looking Glass cannot and should
not be trusted, and tbe portion of the tribe which, by bis counsels,
joined the war party, merit punishment for their acts. It remains yet
to he seen the course they will ultimately take.
My letters to tbe military officers, to be found in the appendix,
marked 3, and my instructions to agent John Cain, and sub-agent
William Craig, marked 4, will show the department my views in
relation to the management of affairs in the interior at the present
juncture, and of the relatione which by law subsists between tbe mili-
tary and Indian service. An examination of the several 9ub-reports
will give some idea of the difficulties encountered, as well as of tbe
determination of the Indian officers of this superintendency to repress
the liquor traffic with the Indians. The soldiers of the regular ser-
Tice are notorious for disposing of whiskey for the Indian women ; and
since the establishment of the post at Bellingham bay, the whiskey
traffic has so much increased that special agent Fitzhue has applied
for two assistants to enable him to stop it ; similar difficulties are
experienced at Steilacoom, as shown in the report of local agent 8. B.
Ford, jr. It is doubtful whether it can be entirely stqpjji^ i.^t I
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hare directed the Indian offiCera to stop it at all hazards and at what-
ever respoasibility.
If General Wool would give the time he now wastes in elaadering
the people of this Territory and Oregon to regulating the conduct of
the troopB under his absolute comnsand, it would be verj much to the
credit of the service and the improvement of the morals of the com-
munit;.
I shall now proceed to inquire, Were the treaties the cause of the
war, or have they been sn element of peace?
The treatiiB could not have been the cause of the war, because it
was determined upon four years since, and the Indians have since been
preparing for it.
Illajor Alwood, an o£Bcer of known intelligence and character,
warned the government in 1853, when in command at the Dalles, that
Kam-ai-a-kan was endeavoring to e£fect a combination of the tribes to
drive the whites out of the country. These reports ar« on file at the
office of the adjutant general, and I will respectfully suggest that they
be called for and published with this report. The friendly Indians
have frequently, daring the past four years, made reports of medi-
tated outbreaks, though the inhabitants generally and the authorities
were not disposed to give credence to them. The quantity of smmu-
nition which has been collected by the Indians, the great pains which,
by intermarriages and other ways, have been taken to establish rela-
tions between tribes geographically remote from each other, the many
general Indian councils which have been held, and the almost simul-
taneous breaking out of hostilities both east and west of the Cascades,
and from northern California to the 49th parallel, show conclusively
that the war has been brewing for years. We are simply renewing
the experience of our Indian relations east of the Rocky mountains,
and it seems to be the decree of sn inscrutable Providence that the
Indian must feel our strength liefore permanent relations of amity can
be established with him. Whilst tne treaties were made by some
tribes a pretext for going to war, with other tribes, and particularly
these on the Sound, they have been a potent element of peace. In
my opinion, the war on the Sound would have been general bad it
not been for the treaties. This is confirmed by the course so promptly
taken by me in regard to the Indian tribes at the head of the Sound
when ascertaining from the surveys actually made of the reservations
set apart for the Nesqually and Fuyallup tribes that they were nn-
Buitable, though selected by the tribes themselves, I despatched special
agent Shaw to Leschi to inform him that the reservations sboold be
changed or modified for a more suitable one; this, too, before the
Indians had uttered a word of complaint, and by the assurances given
to the same tribes to the same effect by Colonel Simmons in June, not
producing the slightest effect upon dissuading Leschi and his followers
from the war. Yet these Indians and certain sympathetic and so-
called Christian white men — some in high positions, too — state that the
reservations were the cause of the war with the Indians. It was a oon-
Tenient pretext ; and for certain white men it was a convenient pretext,
too. For when men have resolved to rule or ruin, they wilt lend
themselves to any falsehood or absurdity to compass their endsj
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I will Dot ooly call your atteatiou to the aasuraaces as to a change
of reservation given by my direction, both by Indian agent Bimmons
and special agent Sbav, as shown in their reports, and which, in the
case of Colonel Simmons, is most amply confirmed by the testimony of
Ur. Wells, appended to his report, to show the pains taken to do exact
jostice to the Indians, but to the conferences held with them by Goy-
ernor Mason and special agent Shaw, to satisfy them of the beneficent
character of the treaties which they had entered into, and to counter-
act the effects of the malicious rumors which had been set afioat among
them. These conferences inrariahly resulted in the expression of sat-
isfaction on the part of the Indians.
That the labors of the missionaries, both Catholic and Protestant,
have aided the Indian officers on the Sound in restoring and maintain-
ing the peaceful relations of the tribes, the department has the testi-
mony of the agents as given in the appendix. I will add my testimony
to them, and will 8tat«, furthermore, that throughout the Territory the
Catholic missionaries have been animated to their labors by the same
laodible purpose. They will always exert a potential influence for
good so long as tribes continue peacefiil, and the missionaries are not
m a position where safety to their own lives and property can only be
secured by an acquiescence in the special views of a hostile and embit-
tered race. When hostilities have actually broken out, it is not the
work of missionaries, but of soldiers, to meet the emergency. They
will do harm, meaning, unquestionably, to do good, whether they be
in the midst of a hostile tribe or with a tribe deeply sympathizing
with the hostiles, ready to catch up and propagate every idle rumorj
and hesitating on the balance of peace or war. In my recent report I
have deemed it my duty to state that, in my judgment, the iDHuence
of the missionaries among the Spokanes, Cceur d' Alenes, Colvilles and
Yakimas, had been, of late, pernicious. For, from fear of their lives,
from their seclasion from all civilized society, and for other reasons,
the Indian has bad as much control over the minds of the missionaries
BB the missionaries over the minds of the Indians. The missionary
listens to the stories of the Indian's wrongs, believes his skilfully
adorned tale of suffering, and his expressive looks, thongh not a word
is said, encourages the Indian to resistance, or to the making impracti-
cable demands. A hostile country is not the field for missionary labors.
I will again urge upon the department the importance to the peace
of the country of a prompt ratification of the treaties made with thu
Indians on the Sonnd and coast, and with the Flathead nation . As re-
gards the Nez Perc&, the Upper Nez Percys with the head chief of the
nation, Sawyer, who have in trial remained staunch, are deserving of
all encouragement from the government. I will recommend the rati-
fication of the Nez Percys treaty, it being understood that the appro-
priations provided for it shall be used only in the proportions to the
number of Indians ,who remained iriendly to the whole number of the
tribe. In regard to the tribes of both Oregon and Washington, east
of the Cascades, who have broken out into hostilities, I will respect-
fnlly urge that Congress he asked to pass a law to plant them on two
reservations, not exceeding one in each Territory, and that the Caynses,
Walla- Wallas, and Umatillas — ^the two former tribes living partly in
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Oregon and partly in Waahington — be placed with the John Days,
Des Chutes, Thy, and other Indians, on the reaerration provided for
these latter tribes by the treaty made with them by General Palmer
in 1855 ; and that the other hostile tribes of Washington, excepting
the Nez Percea, be planted on the reaerration provided for the Yaki-
mas. Let Congreas pass the lawa making it the duty of the military
to aid the Indian authorities to enforce it. This plan will have the
merit of furnishing a rule of action for both the military and Indian
aerrice, and it is believed will keep each service in its proper sphere.
These reeervations should be pronounced Indian country by law of
Congress. For the first two years' expense of each reservation, I
would recommend an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars per year.
It may not be necessary for me to adduce reaaona in aupport of theae
views, for it seems to me that it muat be admitted to be idle and
trifling to think of treating with tribes who have violated treaties, and
in whom no faith can be placed. The strong hand must govern them,
tempered with mercy, guided by justice.
But the honor of the country inexorably demands, in my judgment,
that this course should be taken. I have confidence, and so have the
people of this Territory, in the aroused determination of the govern-
ment to protect its citizens ' 'whenever engaged in legitimate pursuits. "
The seventy-five settlers of the Walla- Walla valley, there under the
act of Congress, and by the consent of the Indians, too, demand pro-
tection there, and they are entitled to it. Our people generally de-
mand unmolested passage through the Yakima to the mines.
The blood of the victims of Indian treachery in the Yakima baa not
yet been atoned for.
If a stern, inexorable course of justice is taken with Indian tribes
who break out into hostility by the government, we shall have per-
manent peace. Let mercy come in when they are vanquished and are
unconditional prisoners in our hands.
This has been the invariable course of the Hudson Bay Company
on this coast, and is the secret of the few di£Sculties they have had
with the Indians and their great infiuence over them.
I will give an instance which occurred this very summer on Van-
couver's island : A Hudson's Bay employ^ was stabbed by an Indian,
and came near being killed. On receiving information of the fact,
Gkivernor Douglass proceeded with four hundred men to the place
where the offence was committed, demanded the Indian, and hung
him in the camp of his tribe. This is the estimate which is put on
the life of the meanest subject by the officers of the British govern-
ment on this remote coast, and is, in my judgment, worthy the careiiil
attention of the military sent to this Territory to protect our citizens.
I will again urge upon the department the increase of the Indian
officers of this anperintendency.
There should be six agents, five sub-agents, and twelve interpreters,
for the reasons stated in my last annual report.
In the matter of estimates, I wil [ respectfully urge upon the depart-
ment to ask of Congress for larger appropriations than those provided
for in the treaty, and for the reason that the actual number of Indians
is considerably larger than was assumed aa the basisxif the tp^ties.
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Great pains were taken to get the accnrate cenatis before and at the time
the treaties vere made, but subsequent information has shown that the
numbers were too small. I am alao of the opinion that for the census
assumed, a larger sum should have been provided for removing and
establishing the Indians than is secured in the treaty.
Moreover, if my action is approved in regard to modifying and
changing the reservations set apart for the STesqually and Puyallnp
Indians, parties to the treaty of Medicine creek, December 26, 1854,
and in relation to which I shall shortly submit a detailed report, there
vill be five reservations for the several tribes, parties to that treaty:
For the tribes parties to the treaty of Point Ellicot, of January 22,
1864, four reservations ; for the tribes parties to the remaining
treaties of Point No Point, of January 26, 1866, Neah Bay, January
31, 1855, and Olympia, , 1855, one reservation for each treaty.
There is, in my jndgment, required to an official sopervision of the
Indians, and the execution of the provisions of the treaty in reference
to their establishment on farms, and their general improvement, re-
quired five snh-agentti: one for the Indians parties to the treaty of
Medicine creek; two for the Indians parties to the treaty at Point
Ellicot; one for the Indians parties to the treaty of Point No Point;
one for the Indians parties to the treaty at Neah Bay, and the Indians,
of the coast; to which may be added the Cowlitz and Chihalis Indians,
with one interpreter to each. Besides these, each reservation on the-
Sound should have its farmer and carpenter, with an assistant farmer
in the care of the three largest reservations, two carpenters being,,
however, deemed sufficient lor all reservations growing out of the
treaty of Medicine creek, of December 26, 1864, with the necessary
buildines for their accommodation.
For the general agency I will recommend, in addition to the build-
ings and employes specified in my last annual report, one building
for laborers, and two assistant farmers. This agency should be estab-
lished at Tulalup, as recommended in my last report, and I renew the
estimates contained in it for purchasing out the land and mill claims
npon the reservation and for the necessary buildings. I will also-
recommend an enlargement of the general reservation.
The estimates for carrying out the treaties are presented in tabular
form, and will show at a glance, in connexion with the several treaties,
the tribes parties to tbem, the census assumed as the basis of the treaty,
the actual census, the reservations, the force of officers and employS»
to supervise and prepare them for the abode of the Indians, the build-
ings required, and the appropriations required to carry the treaties
into efiect. I have estimated, for removing and establishing the
Indians, treble the amount provided for in the treaty for the tribes,
parties to the treaty of Medicine creek. Point Elicott, and Point No
Point, and double the amount provided tor in the treaty of Neah Bay
and with the Quinainlt and the tribes on the coast.
I have also included in the estimates the amount of twenty thousand
dollars to make treaties with the remaining tribes of the Territory.
The expenses of restoring and maintaining the friendly relations of
the Indians tribes in this Territory will, it is believed, notexeeed, on
anaTerageitenthousanddollarsper month, from October, 1866LtoJ,Vil)9>
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1867 ; and for the fiscal year ending Jane 30, 1858, will not exceed
five titoxuand per month. The amount will, however, he entirely de-
pendent upon the vigor and saccess which may attend the prosecution
of the wAi in the interior.
The expenses under this head from November, 1865, to the close of
September, 1866, have been on an average about fifteen thousand dol-
lars per month ; in which is included not only feeding the Indians and
groviding the destitute with clothing, particularly those who came in
om the war party, but the rxi^enses of the express service, and of
those incident to the several Ind iun councils held for purposes of peace.
During the last quarter the expenses on the Sound, and thence to the
river, were much reduced ; but there was a considerable increase of ex-
pense in the interior.
Every effort will be made to keep the expenses from the first of
October down to $10,000 per month. I therefore inserted for the ex-
penses of restoring and maintaining peaceful relations for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1867, and June 30, 1858, the amoant of one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
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Two Uachen, (tiro hoiun) ..... . S1,U0 00
On« bl«ck«nath 600 00
ODofJumer .... 600 00
One carpenter ............ .. .. 600 00
One hoiua forlaboren • .. . 600 00
One phyiidui . TOO 00
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Twoteaclian SI, 000 00
TwoaniiUnta 1,600 DO
One fumeiuid two asditanta 2,400 00
One blackUDltb 800 00
One carpenter '.. 8O0 00
^OnepbT^dui 1,000 00
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Etiautn fur vtdmg and fiKTiMwg lit /eOeuing buildmfi far IhtpMie mt.
■■Oneagencj building with office attuhed SI, 100 00
Interpreter Rnd ooundl home 800 00
. One warehoiue ..■ 800 00
Bep^ ring and additional fixtures, ww-iniU on general reeorratlon S,000 00
One flooring mill with Oztorea 8,000 00
. One hoiidlal, Includiog nedlciDM, &c ..... 1,600 00
' Two Echool-hoiues, including stationery, books, tools, and Imptement* for
the agricultnnl and industrial echool, Ac 3,!00 00
.Oneblackanilth'iihop, with tooli, &c 000 00
<i>no CMpealer's iluv, with tools, &« MO 00
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Buildings for employ^ S4,M0
Bnildings for pnblio use - 18,800
Watt and pay of employ ft . ...... ....... . 8,600
HlHellaneons— HnrvejB of naemtioiia, and artlmAtes of Indian tm-
pniTBtnenti $8,000
For mirdiMtwc tandclidins on ffenenl i««erfatlDn -. B.OOO
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the treatiea of ihit Somd and Uoaatfor (he JiaeaL year ending June 30,
1858.
TVaaty of Medldne cTOek tlStTOD
IVMtjof FolDt Elliott ., 70,400
Tret^ of Point No Pirfnt 17,300
Tre*^ of Neah bsj 11,400
Trtm^ot OlTinpIk 11,400
Oeaenlageucj..... SI, 400
HiKelUneoni lft,000
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the Nez Pereia (rtfce of Indiana, conavded in the WaUa- W<dla vaUey,
June, 1856.
hjinent of flnt year's annnltr, according to article 4 of the t)«atf $70,000 00
hjm«it for improTementa, kc., according to article i 4,000 00
Bnireyi of reaervation, article 2 19,000 00
'Kaaaportatlon of annultr goodi, machinery for nw and flouring ntlUi,
farming, blacksinith, and carpenter tools, Ac . . .. U,000 00
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One auperintendent of teaching . ....... ...... S800 00
Two t«achei« 1,600 00
0ns gnperlntendent of &rming....... ..... 800 00
Two farmers 1,400 00
Two bUcknnithB 1,400 00
One tinner 700 00
One gunimltb 700 00
One carpenter . 700 00
One wagon maker 700 00
TwomlUora 1,400 00
Onophyftdan 800 00
Salary of head chief, Including fendng and breaking up
ground for cultlraUon , .... 800 OD
11,700 00
For erecting the following hnlldings for pnbllo naa :
Agent's houM and ofGce 1,S00 00
Interpreter's and council honae , . .. 800 00
Warebpnse , 700 00
One flouring mill with apparatus 10,000 00
OnesawmiU 6,000 00
One boqdtal. Including medidiM, medlc^ instmments, &c. 1,500 00
Two school houses, InclndiDg hooks, stationery, tools for
•gikaltursl scdkool, &c 2,400 00
Two bladtsmlth's shops, with shopa for tinner and gunsmith
attached, and all nec«BBiy tools 2,400 00
On* carpenter's shop, to which shall be attached the wagon
and plough maker's shop, with tooU,&o.... 1,200 00
For piqrment of lalarles tor the following named p«r«nM :
One superintendent of teaching .... ......... 1,200 00
Two teachers 2,000 00
One superintendent of farming ............... 1,000 00
Two Utiatn 1,«00 00
Two bUckimlths 1,«00 00
One tinner 800 00
Onegonsmith 800 00 ^1OQ|0
OnecMpenter 800 « O
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Ommgoa tad plough-maker SBOO DO
Twomillen l.flOO 00
Onepbyrician 1,000 OO
Onedilef 500 00
»1S, 700 00
Total required for Ka FenA bdluu 158,600 0«
Eltimatea of appropriatuma neceaaary for carrying ovt the treaty toiA
(he Flathead tribe of /ndtans, concludeaJ<dy 16, 1855.
Pkrment of flrst yew'c imnuity, uiconling to article 4 of the treatj SSS.OOO
^Tinent for Improvemenls, kc., according to article 5 6,000
Sncvej* of reservation, arUcla i — 8,000
nsDiportatien of aaonity good«, machioeij for lav and flonrioK milhi, farm-
ing, blickimith, and carpenter tooli, &o 11,000
Fbr carrylDg into effect arUcle G of treaty :
One teacher 11,000
Two formers 1,AOO
One bUckimlth 750
Onegtucmith .. 760
One tinner .......... 760
(hte carpenter. --. 760
One wagon and plough maker..... 760
Twomillera 1,600
OnephTsklan 1,000
Three chiefi, inelndlDg lendng and breaking np gronnd tot cnl-
Uvaiion 1,700
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pemna:
Bchool teacher 600
Blackmlth 600
Ilnner 600
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Two ttetnert — . GOO
Tworalllen 600
Fhjniclaii 600
Head chief of Flatboade 600
He»d chief of Upper Pmdd'OrtWea 600
Head chief of Kootenai 600
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Agent'i honae and office 1,000
Interpreter'! and oonndl bonae ■ . 760
Warehonae GOO
One flonring mill with appantua .... 10,000
One mw mill 6,000
Onehoi[dtal, Including medidne, medical Inatnunenta, tc,... 1,600
One tchool houte, including iMoka, itationery, toola for agricnl-
tnral Khool, ke 1,200
One blackamlth'a shop, with ahopt fbr tinner and gunamith at-
tached, and neoDMary toola 1,000
One carpenter's tbop, to which aball be attacdied Uie wagon and
plough maker'aMop, wIUi toola, tc . 900
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ODTBIIAL BBOAPITDLATiOK.
For paj of lupeiinUndtnt, Ore inb-agenta, and twelv« iDtcrpreton tUi&OO
Oenanl oontliigBlidea 40,000
Bwtoring and nuJntolntng the Mendlf relaUona of the trlbea 150,000
CtMQpletiDK tiMticE vlth the I&dlv) trib«« 20,000
CuTjing Into effect treaUea made with the IndUiuof the Sound kndCowt 185,600
GKTTlng Into effect the treatj with the Kei Percds tribe of ladluu 158,000
GuiTliig Into effect the tre&tj with the Tlkthead nation of In^ans . 100,300
8iirt>Ining on reMtrfttlon hoitlle tribei who have been radnced to labmlirion - 50, 000
FlBcinK aod eBtablishlng on reeeiTBtloni bands, partle* to the Takimk tnatj,
who hare remained frieniUy 10,000
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TAe fiMowmg papen acoompany thia report ;
No. 1. — Officers and employfia of the Washington superintendency,
Ko. 2. — Ceusiu of the Indians of the Washington superintesdencj.
No. 3. — Correspondence with the officers in command of the Co-
lamhia Birer and Fuget Sonnd districts, in reference to the
reclamation of murderers, and the policy of the war.
No. 4, — Instructions to Agent Cain and Suh- Agent Craig.
No. 6. — Report of M. T. Bimmons, in charge of the Honnd district,
with the following sub-reports : —
No. 6. — Report of Special Agent Fit^hugh.
No. 7.— Report of Local Agent N. D. Hill.
No. 8. — Report of Local Agent G. A. Page.
No. 9.— Report of Local Agent R. C. Tay.
No. 10.— Report of Local Agent D. S. Maynard.
No. 11.— Report of Special Agent E. 8. Fowler.
No. 12. — Report of Local Agent Grosnell.
No. 13.— Report of Local Agent Ford.
No. 14.— Statement of William P. Wells.
No. 15.— Report of Special Agent S. S. Ford, sr.
No. 16.- Report of Agent John Cain, with the following flah-«»-
ports ; —
No. 17.— Report of Local Agent H. Field,
jfo. 18.— Report of Local Agent John F. Nohle.
No. 19.— Report of Special Agent B. F. Shaw.
No. 20.— Report of Sub-Agent William Craig.
No. 21. — Report of Agent R. H. Lansdale.
In the course of the winter I shall submit a final report, with a
map of the country from the month of the Yellowstone to the coart.
The map is now in preparation.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most ohedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Governor of Territory of Wdahinpon, and
SuperinteRdent of Indian Jfftura.
Hon. Gboeob W. MAHYpmray,
Commissioner Indian Affairs, Washington city, D. C.
ESTIHATEfl FOR IVDIAH 8BRTIOS.
OtRcera and emplot/ia of the Washin^ian avperintendencif, Septeaiber
30, 1856.
General service. — laaac I. BtevenB, Huperintendent ; James D0I7,
eecretary ; A. J, Cain, clerk ; Q. A. BrookB, temporarily employed
in preparing reports ; J. H. Fuller, storekeeper, and in charge of In-
dianB at Olympia ; Jos, Lemere, messenger.
Puget' a &)und district. — M. T. Simmons, agent; (Jeo. W. SimmoDfl,
interpreter ; £. C. Fitzhugh and E. 8. Fowler, special agents ; W.
B. Oosoell, local agent, one employ^ ; S. 8. Ford, jr., local agent,
five employes ; Geo. C. Page, local agent, two employes ; IS. D. Hill,
local agent, six employes ; B. C Fay, local agent, two employes.
Western iOatrici. — S. 8. Ford, sr., special agent, one employ^.
Columbia river district. — John Cain, agent ; John F, Noble and A.
Townsend, local agents.
TaJcima Indians and neighboring tribea. — B. F. Shaw, special agent.
In dharge 0/ supplies to the Walla- Wcdla and 0/ train. — A. H.Bobie,
Bpecial agent, wjio will, as soon as his accounts are rendered at
Olympia, relieve Local Agent Noble from duty at the Dalles.
Nea Pert&a and neighboring tribes. — Wm. Craig, anh-agent, two em-
ploy&.
FUdhead agency.—B,. H. Laosdale, agent.
No. 2.
Population of Indian tribes loest of the Cascades.
Paget Sound. — Treaty of Medicine creek, December 26, 1864 :
Sqnoxsin, £c., Nesqaally and Inlets, Fnyallup, &c 1,200
Treaty of Point Elliott, January, 1856: Dwahmish, &c.,
942; 8nohomish, Snoqoalmie and Skiquamish, 1,700; Ska-
gets, 1,300; Lummie Nooksacks, &c., 850 4,792
Treaty of Point No Point : Skokomish, &c. , 290 ; Straits de
Fucft— Clallams, 926 ; Ghemakums, 100 1,316
Treaty at Neah bay: Makahs 696
Pacific Coast. — Treaty of Olympia, January 25, 1856 :
Qninaiult, Kivelleyhutes 493
Tribes with whom treaties have not been made : Lower Chi-
halis, 217 ; Chihalis, Cowlitz and Columbia river. Upper Chi-
halis, 216 ; Cowlitz and Taitinipans, 240 ; Lower Cainnooks,
112 i Upper Chinuooks, :S30 ; Klikatats of White Salmon river
and of Camasslake, 400 1,616
9,913
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dians, and are yet to be made with 1,616 Indians. / ~ 1
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Popvlation of the Indian trStea east of the Cascades.
Tribes with whom treaties have been made — Treaty at the Walla
Walla, June, 1865, Yakima nation.
Fischoule, Yakimas, Klikatats north of Camass lake and tributary
tribes, 2,500 ; Falouses, 500 ; bands on the Columbia river,
T50 3,250
The Nez Percys, Caynses, and Walla-Wallae, of Washington,
nnmbering 750, are not inclnded in the censns. The Nez Percys of
Oregon amonnt to about the same number, and are included.
Treaty in the Bitter Root valley, Julv, 1855 : Flatheada, 500 ;
Kootenays, 500 ; Upper Pend d'Oreilles, 700 l.TOO
Tribes with whom treaties have not bees made : Lower Pend
d'Oreilles, 450 ; Spokanea, 1,100; Cour d'Alenes, 450 ; Gol-
villes, 500 ; Okinekanes and Isle de Pierre, 600 3,100
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iDdiaoB west of the Cascadea 9,912
Indians east of the Cascades, including the Nez Perc^ of
Oregon, and not including the Cayuse and Walla- Wallas of
Washington 11,497
21,409
Chrreapotidence wUh the t^ears of the Ooliai^na river and Puget Sound
dismd3, in reference to the redamatum of murderers and the policy
of the war.
In a letter to Colonel Wright, in command of the Columbia River
district, of April 24, 1856, Governor Stevens informed Colonel
Wright of his intention to send a train to the Nez Percfie and Spo-
kane country, and mentioned hie object in writing to him in these
terms :
" My object in addressing you is to ascertain whether it is a part
of your plan of campaign soon to occupy the Walla- Walla country.
Shonld the Oregon volunteers be disbanded, and the Walla- Walla not
occupied, my train will require a considerable escort.
"In this event will you furnish me with an eqoort of one company
on my requisition?" □,3,„zeciLvGooylt;
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In hifl reply Colonel Wright took no action in the matter of the
eacort except to refer it to General Wool. Oolonel Wright's answer
is giTen in full. .
EbADQUABTEBS NoBTHKRN DKTBICT, BSFiJtTltBNT Of PaCOIOj
Camp at Fort WdHorWaUa, 0. T., JprU 27, 1866.
Gotsbjtoe: You communication of the 24th instant has this
moment reached me ; and in reply I hare to say, that it formed no
part of my present plan of campaign to occupy the Walla- Walla
country. I cross the Columbia river to-morrow morning with five
companies, and march into the heart of the Yakima country with the
hope of terminating the war in that quarter at an early date.
The expedition to the Walla- Walla haa been d^rred for the
present, as we are assured that the Indians in that district, and cm
the Snake river, are peaceably inclined ; it has been deemed advisable
to operate with a strong force in the Yakima country.
Yoa communication has been forwarded to the mf^or general com-
manding the department for his action in the matter.
With great respect, I have the honor to be, ronr most obedient,
Q. WRIGHT,
GtAond 9fA /n/on/ry, Commattdimg.
Oovernoi I. I. SrEVEira,
(Wympto, Waahingtoa Territory.
On receiving this letter. Governor Stevens immediately set to work
to raise volunteers as an escort to his train, his information being
that the Indians in the Walla- Walla and on the Snake river were hos-
tile, and threatened the Nez Percfis ; and that Sub-Agent Craig had
been compelled to raise a company of volunteers, mostly Nez Percys,
to keep the hostiles out of the Nez Percys country.
Subsequent advices having shown that the Nez Percys were dis-
affected, and that but a xmall portion of the tribe could be depended
on to stand by the agent, it was determined to concentrate a force of
400 volunteers in the Walla- Walla valley, one column crossing the
Cascades through the Takima, the other moving with the train from
the Dalles.
On June 1, Governor Stevens informed Colonel Wright of the fact.
The following extracts are given from his letter :
" Lieutenant Colonel Shaw, on Thursday last, (June 12,) marched
from Camp Montgomery over the Nachess. It is supposed he will
camp on the Wenass to-night.
"His orders are to co-operate with you in removing the seat of the
war from the base of the mountains to the interior, and for reasons
affecting the close of the war on the Sound obvious to all persons.
" He will then push to the Walla- Walla valley, crossing the
Columbia at Fort Walla-Walla.
" The supplies and escort for the Walla- Walla will move from the
Dalles on Friday morning.
'*The Walla- Walla valley must be occupied immediately to pre-
vent the extension of the war in the interior. -ci- GooqIc
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" Katn-a-i-a-kum bas, since you arriTed on the Nacheas, ased every
exertion to induce the tribes thus far friendly to join in the war. He
has flattered the Spokanes, where he was on the 26th of May, and has
endeavored to browbeat the Nez Percys. The Spokanes have answered
in the negative, and the TSez Percys will, I am satisfied, continue
friendly.
" I am ready, aa the superintendent of Indian afibirs, to take
charge of any Indians that may be reported by yourself as having
changed their condition from hostility to peace.
" And in this connexion I will remark, that I have been informed
of your views in reference to the Oregon superintendent taking charge
of certain Indians of my jurisdiction — those at Vancouver, and those
recently sent in by you.
" I am ready to agree to any arrangement wliich may he for the
good of the Indians."
" From all I can gather, I presume your own views and my own do
not differ as to the terms which should be allowed the Indians, viz :
unconditional submission, and the rendering of murderers and instiga-
tors of war to punishment.
" I will, however, respectfully put you on your guard in reference to
Leschi, Kelson, Kitsap, and Quiemnth, from the Sound, and to sug-
gest that no arrangement be made which shall save their necks from
the executioner."
It must be remarked that the exjiressiou of confidence in the friend-
ship of the Nez Ferces was predicated on the infiueiice which would
be exerted over them by the presence of a force in the Walla-WsUa.
The Nez Percys, a greater portion of them unreliable, as shown in
Craig's letter of May Z*l, had, on learning that a train and troops
were coming, evinced a more friendly feeling.
In Jnly, Colonel Wright announced, in a letter to Lieutenant
Colonel Morris, that he had suspended hostilities against the Indiana
in the Yakima country, and requested him to advise with the local
agent at Vancouver in regard to the removal of the friendly Indiana
there to Camas lake. On the Tth of August, Governor Stevens, to
whom the matter was referred by the local agent, addressed the fol-
lowing letter in regard to it to Colonel Wright :
Office SupEniNTENBENT Indian Affairs,
Olympia, W. T., August T, 1856.
Snt : The local agent, H. Field, has referred to me the requisition
made on him by you, through Lieutenant Colonel Morris, to remove
the Vancouver Indians to Camas lake.
I have approved the action of the local agent in referring the mat-
ter to me.
You have been advised that I shall be at the Dalles on Thursday,
August 14, and that there I wish to meet you.
At Vanconver, vhere I shall pasB the nights of Tuesday and Wed-
:yGoo^k
6o SSTIHATES FOB INDIAH BERTICB.
Desdsj, 12th and 13tli, I will ascertain the views of the Lidlona in
reference to their permanent homes.
I still hope you will accompany me to the Walla-Walla.
Truly and respectfully,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Chvemor and SuperintatdeiU.
Colonel G. Wright,
Cmmnanding Northern District.
In August, GK>Ternor Stevens made a requisition upon Colonel
Wright for the delivery of the Sound murderers, and on the 4th of
October received the following answer :
HEADQUARTER6, COLOHBIA RfVBR DISTRICT,
Fort DaUea, 0. T., October 4, 1856.
C(0V£RH0a : I had the honor to receive, some time since, your com-
mnnication of the 19th of August, making a requisition on me for the
delivery of Leschi, Nelson, Qttv-e-muth, Kitsap, and Stahi, with the
view of their being sent to the Sound, to he tried hy the civil authority.
I delayed action on the subject, expecting yonr speedy return from
Walla-Walla, when I was anxious to have a personal interview with
you.
Tou know the circumstances under which the Indians referred to
were permitted to come in and remain with the friendly Yakimas,
although I have made no promises that they should not he held to
account for their former acts ; yet, in the present unsettled state of our
Indian relations, I think it would be unwise to seize them, and trans-
port them for trial. I would, therefore, respectfully suggest that ths
delivery of the Indians he suspended for the present.
Very respectfully, I have the honor to be yonr most - obedient
servant,
G. WEIGHT,
Cohn^ 9th Infantry, comnuuiding.
Governor I. I. Stevbhb,
Superintendent Indian Affairs, W. T.
The requisition was renewed the same day in the following letter :
Dalles, 0. T., OcbAer 4, 1866.
SlE : I have received your letter of this date in answer to my requi-
sition for the delivery of Leschi, Nelson, Quiemuth, Kitsap, and
Stahi, to he sent to the Sound to he tried by the civil authority.
These men are notorious murderers, and committed their acts of
atrocity under circumBtanccs of treachery and blood thirstiness almost
beyond example. All belong to bands with whom treaties have been
made, and in the case of all except Nelson, the treaty has been sanc-
tioned by the Senate, and the execution of the treaty has been placed
in my hand.
Whether a treaty has been made or not, I am of opinion that men
guilty of such acts should he at least tried, and, if convicted, punished.
Digitized byGoOJ^Ie
ESTIUATK8 FOR INDIAH SERTICB, S9
More especially should this 1)6 done in caw where by treaty atipnla-
tionB provision is made for the panishmeot of such offences.
If the condition of things is bo nnsettled in the Yakima that the
seizing of those men after such arrangements as to truce, &c., as
□eceasarlly comes within the discretion of the force making the
treaties, will lead to war, the sooner the war commences the better.
Kothiog, in my judgment, will be gained by a temporizing policy.
The war commenced on oar part in consequence of the attempt to
arrest the murderers of Bolin, Mattlce, and others, on tho requisition
of the acting governor of Washington. If this demand is not inflexi-
bly insisted upon, and peace is mctde on milder terms, it will, it seems
to me, be a criminal abandonnient of the great duty of protecting our
citizens, will depreciate our standing with the Indians, and pave the
way for war hereafter,
I must, therefore, respectfully make requisition for the delivery of
those Indians mentionea, in order that they may be sent to the Sound
to be tried by the civil court. The particular time and the special
mode of making the seizure vests within your discretion. I shall send
Special Agent Shaw to the Yakima to take charge of the Indians yoo
have officially reported to me to be friendly, and of Indians I purpose
to incorporate with them. He will have instructions not, under any
circumstances, to receive these Indians on the reservation.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Qommor a/nd SupaintendeBt, die.
Col. Q. Weight,
Com'g Cdumbia Biver IHatria, DaOei, 0. T.
On his return to the Sound, (Governor Stevens found that some of
the said murderers had returned. On the 20th October he received
from Lieut. Col. Casey, commanding Fuget's Sound district, the fol-
lowing letter, asking him to receive from him certain Indians from
the Yakima, whom the agent. Colonel M. T. 8immonu,'had refused
to receive because the murderers of the band had not first been seized
and placed in confinement.
Hbadqcaktebs Pdobt's Soditd Disibiot.
FoH SteUacoom, W. T., October 20, 1856.
QovERNOR : For several weeks post there has been more than an
hundred Indians, including women and children, encamped near this
post. Yonr agents have taken no charge of them, and, as I under-
stand, decline so doing. I sent them to the reservation soon after
they came in, and was informed by Mr. Ford, your, agent, several
days alter, that he had taken no charge of them, and did not intend
doing so. I received them again, in order to prevent any disturbance
that might ensue from tho strange conduct of your agent.
In consequence of this, I have considered that the public tranquility
required that I should ration them, and I have since then done ao-
ooraingly.
loaamuch as hostilities have ceased in this district, I do not cod-
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60 ESTIMATES TOR IITDIAIT SERriOE.
flidei that it is mj province to take care of these Indians, and I re-
spectfully request that you will relieve me from the responsibility.
Permit me to say that I am firmly of the opinion that if the Indiana
of the Sound are treated vith kindness and justice, and lawless men
restrained from violence towards them, there will he no danger of any
outbreak on their part.
In conclusion, I would remark that I sincerely desire the prosperity
and happiness of the people on this Sound, and I am confident that
they will be the recipients of those blessings only so far as they prove
themselves a law abiding^ just, and forbearing people.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SILAS CASEY,
Xicirf. Cot. 9tk Infantry, Com'g F. S. District.
His Excellency I. I. Stevens,
Oovemor of WaaMngton Territcrry, and
Svperinteadent o/Indiem Affaira, (Hympia, W. T.
Oovernor Stevens approved of Colonel Simmons* course, and ad-
dressed, in reply to Lieut. Colonel Casey, the following letter:
Executive Opncs, Washinqtoii TERraroRT,
Olympia, October 20, 1856.
Sir : J have received your letter of this date, requesting me to take
charge of the Indians, more than one hundred in namber, encamped
near your post, and stating that you had received them when sent
back from the reservation, in order to prevent any disturbance that
might ensue from the strange conduct of my agent.
Captain Ford has in this matter acted under the instructions of the
general agent, Colonel Simmons, who, I am informed, notified you
that the Indians would not be received previous to your sending them
to the reservation.
Although hostilities have for the present ceased on the Sound, yet,
in my judgment, the Indians at your poet, nearly all of whom have
come from the east side of the mountains, are not in that condition of
sabmission which makes it safe to incorporate them with the friendly
Indians. Nor will they be in that condition till the known murderers
of that band are arrested for trial. If these murderers are not appre-
hended, and tried and punished, if convicted, we shall at all times
be exposed to a renewal of the war, and its scenes of death and de-
vastation. Those Indians at your post during the short time they
were at the reservation endeavored to create diesaffection amongst
the friendly Indians, and it is not to he wondered at, as Stahi and
other known murderers were sent to that reservation,
I have, therefor^, to request your aid to assist me in apprehending
Leschi, Quiemuth, Kit8ap,Stahi,NeIaon, and other murderers, and to
keep them in custody, awaiting awrit orwarrantfrora the nearestmagis-
trate. Which being accomplished, I will receive the remainder, pro-
visionary, however, that I will provide for them in the neighborhood
of your post till the return of Colonel Simmons.
In regard to Leschi, I will state, that from recent information in
my possession I am almost certain that he is now endeavoriug to
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laiae a force to prosecute the war anew. The Indians under Eitsap
aad Nelson bave a camp, it is said, on Green river, where not only
liave they their own arms and ammnnition, but the arms and ammu-
nition of those who are at your post. Leschi is here for no other
purpose, in my judgment, than to renew the war, and what has re-
cently occured in the Walla- Walla valley should admonish men upon
whose shoulders rests the responsibility of the nianagemeat of affairs,
not to feel too secure. Yet I have learned, s nee my return, that
Leschi within a few days has been at Nesqually, and that Dr. Tolmi,
had coinmuaicated the fact to you. Yet no effort was made to arrest
him, not even to the extent of sending me the information.
In coQcluBioD, I have to state that I do not believe any couutry, or
any age has afibrded an example of the kindness andjustice which
have been shown towards the Indians by the sufferine inhabitants of
the Sound during the recent troubles. They have, in spite of the
few cases of murder which have occurred, showed themselves emi-
nently a law-abiding, just, and forbearing people. They desire the
murderers of Indians to be punished. But uiey complain if Indians
— and they have a right to complain — if Indians wnose hands are
stained in the blood of the innocent should go unwhipped of justice.
Very truly and respectfully, your most obedient servant,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Oovemor and Superintendatt of Indian Affairs, W. T.
Lieut. Colonel Cabbt,
Commanding Pugei Sound District, Fort Sleilacoom, W. T.
Lieut. Colonel Casey's viewsof the treatment which thesemurderen
should have^ are given in his letter of October 21, as follows :
HRADQUABTEBfl, VVQVS SODND DkIBICI,
FoH SteUaaxm, W. T., October 21, 18S6.
GovHBNOB : Yours of the 20th instant has just been received.
I desire, in the first place, to correct one piece of information which
roa have received. You state that you had lieen informed that Colonel
Simmons, your agent, had notified me previously that the Indians
would not be received on the reservation . I received no such notifi-
catioQ from Colonel Simmons, and the first information that I had
of any nnwillingneas to take them was from Mr. Ford, several days
after they had oeea sent over.
I can see no reason for changing the opinion, with regard to Indian
matters, which I bad the honor to communicate to you in my letter of
yesterday.
The Indians on the Sound, there is no doubt, can, by neglect and
ill usage, be driven to desperation. Those whom you wish my assist-
OQoe to take, are some of those who were driven from this district
across the Cascade mountains. They delivered themselves np to
Colonel Wright when in the Yakima country, made their peace with
him, and were promised protection. Colonel Wright infonued me of
^ese facts, and although it might be said that, commanding an inde-
pendent district, I was not bound by his acts, still it wonta be bad
po]
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ESTIMATES TOB UtUtAN SEHTIOE.
iliey, if Qot bad faith., to Dursue a different course towards them,
odians, not being able to understand the difference, would look opoD
it as a breach of faith.
Now, with dae deference to yon, sir, I would suggest that the better
war would be to consider that we have been at war with these lodianH,
aua now we are at peace. To be sure they have killed some of the
people, but that is incident to war. Most of those who hare commit
ted murders hare been killed, and the Indians have suffered much.
You say that some of the Indians who killed whites are still at
large. It may be so, but are there not whites at large who hare wan-
tonly murdered innocent Indians in the district?
For the reasons abore mentioned I cannot assist in arresting the
men whom you have named, but I will submit the matter to the
general commanding the department of the Pacific, and be governed
by bis order in the premises.
Although I do not consider that I can assist in taking the Indians
you named, unless they recommence the war, still, from my regard
for the civil authority, I will, as I informed Judge Chambers and
others, receive for safekeeping any Indians whom, by due process of
law, they may commit.
I presume you ware not informed that Leschi had seen Dr. ToUnie,
from the fact that you were then on the Columbia river.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SILAS OASET,
Lieutenant Golond 9th in/anfry,
Commanding P. 8. District.
His Excellency I. I. Stevens,
Cfovemor of Washington Territory, and
Svperintet^dent of Indian J^aira, Olympia, W. T,
To which Governor Stevens replied as follows :
EXKCUTIVK OfVICB,
Olymjna, Washington Territory, OOober Vj, 1856.
Sib: Your letter of the 2lBt came to my hands this morning. In
regard to the protection promised the Indians, in arresting whom I
have asked your assistance, I have the statement to me by Colonel
Wright that he had made no terms with them, and had guarantied to
them no immunity from trial and pnnishment. This statement ms
made to me repeatedly by Colonel Wright, and in the presence of
witnesses, one of whom is Mr. Secretary (and late acting Govemor)
Mason; On the contrary, I have twice, in writing, made requisition
on Colonel Wright for their delivery to me, in order that they might
be brought within reach of the civil authority, of Leschi, Quiemnth,
Kitsap, Stahi, and Nelson, a requisition which he has not pretended
to disregard, but which he simply asked my consent to have suspended
for the present in view of the circumstances under which ther came
in. I renew my requisition upon you, as I did upon Colonel Wright;
and I enclose for your information the correspondence had with Colonel
Wright upon the same sulyect.
The operations on the Bonnd have been from the beginning, on the
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part of the Indians, those of murderers and outlairB, no tril3e as such
naving broken into hostility ; and they are therefore entitled to none
of the rights of war. Yet, that great lenity has been shown them by
the territorial authorities I presume that I coald have no better wit-
nesB than yourself. Grranted that it was a case of legitimate warfare,
the men for whom I make requisition committed the murders in a
time of profound ppace, under circumstances of unsurpassed treachery
and barbarity, when their victims were entirely nnsuspicious of dan-
ger, and this, too, in violation of the faith of treaties which expressly
stipulated for the giving up of men guilty of such offences.
Kor is there any analogy between the cases of known Indians who
have murdered white men and certain unknown white men who have
murdered Indians. Your soldiers killed an Indian. Where are they?
The citizens have killed Indians. Where are they? Two are in your
own garrison in confinement, awaiting trial ; and the others .
Proof has not yet been found, after every exertion has been made, to
insure a bill from a grand jury in regard to the persons suspected.
How can the civil arm reach these murderers except by the assist-
ance of the military ? Shall the sheriff summon a posse to assist him,
and shall he penetrate the wilderness of the Upper Fuyallup, where
now it is reported Leschi is? Or shall I give ofBcial information to
the military that they are demanded, and ask its assistance to seize
them wherever they can he found ? Any citizen can give information
before a magistrate and have a warrant issued for their arrest. It is,
in my humUe judgment, in view of my requisition, the duty of the
military to make use of every means to bring these Indians within
reach of the civil authority.
I do not understand, in view of the known humanity and energy
of the Indian service on the Sound, aided, as it has been, by the great
body of the citizens, the necessity in communications to me of this
reference to the ill treatment of the Indians ; for it must be borne in
mind that we have managed some four thousand five hundred Indians
on temporary reservations on the tiound during the war, Indians
taken from in the near vicinity of the war ground, and by unwearied
vigilance and care have seen them pass from a state of uncertainty as
to whether they would join the war party or not to one of content-
ment and satisfaction. These Indians have been managed by the In-
dian officers under my supervision, with no assistance from the mili-
tary whatever.
I have not seen Colonel Simmons since my return ; and I will
flimply state that my information in reference to his having notified
you, previous to the Indians being sent to the reservation, that they
would not be received there, was derived from persons in constant
communication with him bo^ previous and subsequent to his confer-
ence with yon. There has been some misifpprehension in the matter
either on his part or yours.
I am, very respectfully, your most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Governor and Superiniendent Indian Affain, W. T.
Lient. Col. S. Casxt,
Com. Puget Somd Diat., Fort SteOaooom, IT. EtvGooj^lc
Q4 ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN SERriCE.
On the Slat October, Colonel Wright enclosed to Qovemor SterenB
his instructions to Major Garnett in command of the troops in the
Takima, to comply with the requisition of Governor Stevens in regard
to the Sound murderers. The instructions are as follows :
HbaDQCARTERS, CoLtTUBIA BlVBR DISTRICT,
Camp on WaUa-WaUa River, 0. T., October 16, 1856.
8lB : I have received a requisition from Governor Stevens, superia-
tendent Indian affairs for Washington Territory, for the delivery of
Leachi, Nelson, Quiemvth, Kitsap, and Stahi, to be sent to the Sonnd
to be tried by the civil authority.
The superintendent advises me that he shsU send Special Agent
Shaw to the Yokims, to take charge of such Indians as may be offi-
cially reported as friendly ; I trust that a eood nnderstandine may
subsist between yourself and the agent, and every proper assistance
given to him to enable him to discharge his duties.
I have determined to comply with the leqaisition of the governor ;
you will therefore deliver up the Indians named at the earliest
moment practicable, having a due regard to the condition of a^rs
in the Yakima country.
I have the assurances of the governor that the Indians shall he
ftirly dealt with. Make a full explanation to the chiefs and Mendly
Indians, and assure them that it is for their interest that those Indiana
shall be delivered up and tried.
Very respectfully, your moat obedient servant,
G. WRIGHT,
Cotonel 9tk If^antry, oommanamg.
Major B. S. Gautbtt,
9th Infantry, commanding Fori Simcoe, W. T.
Upon the receipt of the inatructiona, a copy was immediately sent
to Lieutenant Colonel Casey, with the following letter :
Ofticb SnPBRiNTEinisiiT Indian Af7aibs>
Olympia, W. T., October 31, 1866.
8ni : I have the honor to herewith enclose a copy of a letter of in-
structions from Colonel Wrieht to Major Garnett, directing the latter
to turn over to me for trial before toe courts Leschi, Nelson, Kit-
sap, Quiemuth, and Stahi.
These instructions show coudnsively that Colonel Wrif^ht had
mode no terms with these men, guarantying to them immumty fnm
puoiahment for their misdeeds.
I tmat that yon will &el authorized by your views of duty to cont-
plv with the requisition which I have made upon you, and which I
tase Main this occasion to renew.
I wul observe, that the instructions to Major Garnett were enclosed
to me for the use of Colonel Shaw, who goes to the Yakima as soon
as his biuineM on the Sound is settled, which will be in a few days.
It ii competent for any o£Bcer of the Indian service to seize on In-
dian guilty of wrong, and hold him in antiiHiAtioa (^ a warrant.
_yGoo^k
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This has been the general practice on the Sound. I have several timet
had the asaistance of the troops who hare gone to the Straits, to Bel-
lingham bay, and other points, on such duty. After the Indian!
were aecared, the warrants were got out, and Indians thae brought
within reach of the courts, I cannot see any objection to the prac-
tice, but, on the contrary, I do not see how it can be well done in any
other way in the preeeot case.
Truly and respectfully, yonr most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Oovemor and Superintendent, dc.
Lieutenant Col. S. Case;,
Commanding P. B. District, Fort SleUacoom, W. T.
It was sot till the 3d of Korember, three days after the preceding
letter was forwarded to Lieutenant Colonel Casey, that Oorernor Ste-
vens received his letter of the 29th October, declining to comply with
his second reqaiBition. This letter is as follows :
Hdadquarters, Pdsbi Sound Disirict,
• Fort SteOacoom, W. T., October 29, 1866.
Goveiuior: Tour communicstion of the 27th instant is just receired,
and in reply I would say that I see no reason to alter my opinion
with regard to Indian matters on the Sound, which I have already
made known to yon.
A copy of your commanication will be forwarded to the general
commanding the department of the Pacific, and his order in the prem-
ises will be promptly obeyed.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SILAS CASEY,
Iiieut. Col. 9tk Tn/anlry, Commanding P. 8. District.
His Excellency I. I. Stevsnb,
Governor q^ Washington Territory,
and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Olympia, W. T.
Qovernor Stevens has at this date received no answer to his third
rei^niaition on Lieutenant Colonel' Casey, of the Slst October.
Opficb SnPERnrrENDENT Indian Atfaibs, W. T.,
Olym^, W. T., NownAer 4, 1856.
InetruotioM to Jgent Cain and Sab-Agent Craig, and correspondence aith
■ Garry, head chi^of the Spokanea,
ISBISUCnOSB TO ASSRT CAUT.
ViHOOUVBR, W. T-, October 13, 1856.
Bifi : Yon will take the most active and prompt measures to remove
' ' 'ly Indians in the Yakima to a tempoiarv TOBerTation qn
the friendb
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and in the vicinity of the White Salmoa river, ia order to their being
economically and easily supplied during the winter, and in order to
their being located, as far as practicable, from reach of the influence
of the tribes still hostile, and at a point where it is believed the de-
partment can best protect and take charge of them.
You will, however, refuse to allow Lescfai, Kitsap, Quiemuth, Stahi,
andKelson, to come on the reservation, hut are directed to call upon the
military to seize them, in order to their being delivered over to the
civil authorities, and be sent to the Sound for trial and punishment,
if found guilty. I have, in two several communications to Colonel
Wright, made requisition for their delivery, and have stat«d in each
that I should instruct the agents in no event to allow them to come
on the reservations. Colonel Wright informs me that he has made
no arrangement in the way of amnesty with them, or in the way of
guarantying them from such delivery, trial, and punishment.
And generally you will receive from the military, and take charee
of, as friendly Indians, any Indians whom the militory may officially
report to you as having changed their condition from hostility to
friendship. ^
Tmly and respectfully, your most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Qovemor amd Superintendent, (£c.
Captain John Cain,
Indian Agent, Vcmcouver, W. T.
KraTRUcnoNB to sdb-aobkt cbaiq.
Vancoutbr, W. T., OcUJ>iar 13, 1856.
Sib : Yon have had, in our many personal conferences, my views
fhUy in reference to the management of the friendly Indians in the
interior, of the course to be taken by you in supplying them, of your
relations with the military, and of your location till the time shall
come when it shall be safe for you to return to the Nez Perces conn-
try. I will recapitulate the several points ;
1. You have, as agent, the entire and exclusive control of the
friendly Indians, and are not, under any circumstances, subject to
the supervision of the military.
2. xou will receive and take charge of, as friendly Indiana, any In-
dians the military may oEBcially report to you as having changed
their condition from hostility to friendsliip.
3. You will ftirnish to the Indians of the Nez Percys tribe now et
the Dalles such supplies of flour, sugar, and coffee, and such amouuta
of clothing OS will be necessary to make them comfortable for the
winter, and you will take with yon to the Walla- Walla supplies
for the friendly Nez Perces, and the other friendly Indians in that
quarter.
4. Should any of the Oregon Indians come in and report to yon,
you will temporarily take charge of them and supply. U^^, .commu-
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nicating the necessary inforiiiBtioD as early as possible to the Oregon
officers.
6. You inll locate in the vicinity of the military post at the Walla-
Walla, and, in addition to yoar wagonera, yon are authorized to
employ one interpreter and three men. This will include your two
men now at the Walla- Walla.
6. Yon are authorized to put np temporary buildings for the accom-
modation of yourself and men, and the storage of supplies during the
winter, and also to purchase camp equipage, re^d being had to strict
economy, and that the arrangements at the Walla-Walla are of a
temporary charEicter.
7. As the friendly Nez Farces return to their country, you will
direct alt the friendly Indians in that quarter to separate from the
hostiles, and you will give them advice and direction as to their points
of location, and make express arrangements to communicate fre-
qnently with them.
8. X on will also, when practicable, communicate with the Spokanefl
and other tribes in that quarter, should you be satisfied that mey are
friendly, and with the view of counteracting the influence of the bos-
tiles over them.
9. Whenever, in your judgment, it shall be safe for you to return
to the Nez Perc^ country, and the public service will be promoted
thereby, you are authorized to return there.
10. You will communicate with me frequently ; particularly I have
to direct that you send on each month a detailed report of your
operations for the month.
11. Whilst you are not under the supervision of the military, and
as agent have, under the superintendent^ the exclusive control of the
friendly Indians in your charge, you are requested to act in co-opera-
tion with them. It is hoped and confidently believed that your rela-
tions will be cordial, and that everything will be done that can be
done to restore and maintain the friendly disposition of the Indians
in yonr charge.
I am, sir, very respectfdily, your most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Governor and Svpetvntendtnt, dtc.
WiLLUM Cbaio, Esq.,
Indian Sub-Agent, Vancouver, W. T.
L^er from ^pokame Garry.
Spokahb BrvHR, Sqitember 12, 1856.
Sm : You had desired our going to meet you at the treaty, but we
cannot go on account of the salmon, which ia coming up now, and we
are laying in our winter's supply ; as that is our only resource for
living, we think we cannot do without it. As for us, we are for
peace; and it does not make any difference about our notgoing to
meet you, for we all want to remain quiet and peaceful. The CffW
68 BSTIHATES TOB INDIAH SI»ITIGE.
d'AleneB hare all left, bat odb chief, for the ha&lo coontry, and 1D7
people are going aUo as soon u salmoD is over. I hare beard th^
the Kez Peroes were talking of war. That makes me uneasy, uid
study much ; for my part, I don't like to see them take np their amu,
for they will gain nothing by it. 1 have heard that you talk hard
about UB, by Indians, but I don't believe it; but I think it is all the
Takimas' doing, to get ua to join them, but I don't believe it, for
they want me to go to war hy all means ; hut I would rather be
quiet. But I expect you to have more confidence in me than that,
and hope you will not believe any of their stories, for I know that
you know too much to give credit to such idle talk. Whea we meet
next we can have a good understanding together, for I will keep noth-
ing from yon, and expect the same from you.
60 I remain, very respectfully, yours,
GABBY.
His Excellency Governor 1. 1. Stevbks.
Letter Jrom Gov. Stevens to Garry.
Officb Supbrimtbndbnt Indian Affairs,
Olympia, W. T., Oaober 22, 1856.
I have received your letter of September 12 ; I don't believe the
stories against Qarry ; I am glad yon don't believe the stories against
me. The 8pokane8 have always been good Indians. They did not
join Kam-ai-ak'Um in the summer ; I trust they will not loin him
now ; 1 am the friend of the Indians. They must not believe t^e
stories of Kam-ai-ak-am and his people. They are like bad child-
cen that have done a mean thing that they are ashamed of. They
want all the Indians to do the same thing, so that they will he do
better than they are. Kemember me to Fotatkin and the other
chiefs. Write to me often.
Your friend, ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Cfovemor and Siq>eri«tmdeiU, dc.
Spoeanb Garet,
^ad Ghi^ of the S^wka/nev.
Letttr to SvihAgent Craig.
Officb of SnpERiHTBNDENT Indian Appaihs,
(Hympia, W. T., October 22, 1856.
61E : Send the enclosed letter te Garry; get an express te McDon-
ald and ascertain from him the feelings, and what they are doing io
that quarter. Write to John Owen in the Bitter Root upon the same
subject. Write to me every opportunity, and report minutely in re-
gard to everything that transpires in the Indian country.
Very respectMIy, your most obedient,
ISAAC I. STEVENS,
Qovenar and SuperimtendeiU, dtc
Wiluau Crais, Esq., ^-^ 1
Bub-Indian Agent. D'3"^-^ lv <^^00^^ Ic
ESTIMATES' FOR INDIAN SERVICE.
No. 5.
Indian Aobbct, Pdgbt Sodnd District,
Olympia, Washington Territory, October 1, 1856.
8iB : I b&ve the honor to suhmit the following as the annual report
of the operatioDB of the agency under my charge:
Immediately on the reception of the information of the murder of
Sub-Agent Bolon, and the attack on Major Haller and his command,
by the Yakimas and Klickitate, not knowing how far the scene of
hostilities might extend ; fearful, from the disaffection and restlessness
evinced everywhere amongst the Indians, that it was but the precursor
of a general outbreak ; and determined to use all the means at my
disposal to avert, if possible, the impending danger, I consulted Act-
ing Grovernor Mason, who was, by virtue of that position, acting super-
intendent of Indian affairs during your ahBence at the Blackfeet council,
as to the best plan to pursue ; suggesting the collecting of the different
tribes of Indians on reservations placed in charge of special agents,
deprived of their guns and closely watched. This prompt action
would at least check the wavering, and might entirely prevent any of
the Indians west of the Cascade mountains engaging in the war; at
all events, in that manner could easily be discriminated the friendly
and the hostile. It would, it is true, involve a large expenditure, as,
deprived of the privilege of bunting, restricted from wandering about,
the government would of necessity he compelled to subsist them ; hut
that was not taken into consideration with the permanent good to be
effected.
Governor Mason most heartily concurred in the suggestion, and I
received from him orders to carry that plan into execution. I accord-
ingly left Olympia on the , and, proceeding down the Sound,
gathered the Indians at the most suitable points in the regions oc-
cupied by the different tribes, and placed them in charge of local and
special agents.
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The fore- oisg table does not include those tribes of the Sound, such
as the Skokomish and Chemakums, which, not requiring the immedi-
ate care of a local or special agent, have always remained under my
own personal supervision.
In effecting this arrangement, I was aided by the hearty concurrence
and aBsistance of the citizens of the whole Sound, with the exception
of a few at Seattle, who, prompted solely by the fact of their being
able to employ Indians at much less cost than white men, persaadM
a small band to remain at the town of Seattle.
I do not deem it necessary to go into details, as the reports of the
local and special agents on the different reservations are herewith
appended. As, however, the mode pursued was the same in all cases,
I will briefly state the manner adopted in obtaining tbe consent and
agreement of the Indians to the proposed movement.
On reaching the country of a band, I sent word to tbe whole
tribe to meet me in council. On their aseembling, I explained to
them the intention of the government, and the absolute necessity
of their complying, endeavoring to impress upon them the useless-
ness of Indians contending against the whites; that had wrong
been done, if they had come in a proper manner and complained of
that wrong, the offender would have oeen punished and recompense
made; that the whites desired to be their friends, had made with
them treaties which would give them schools for their children and
workshops for their young people to learn trades, so that they might
become like the whites, instead of wandering about like the wild
beasts, at one time well fed, and at another nearly starred. That
if they wished the treaty in any manner to be altered, if they
would show where they had been unjustly dealt with, it should be
remedied, so that they could have no just cause of complcunt; that
they were a weak, poor people, and the whites desired to protect, not
to destroy them, as some were so foolish as to believe; that if such
bad been the object, why was it that our great Chief appointed agents
whose whole duty it was to see after the wants of the Indians ? that
some of their relations jnst across the mountains had gone to war, and
it was said that they too would join them ; and the whites desired to
ascertain who amongst them were hostile, bo that the friendly might
not suffer. I explained to them that it was my desire to protect the
innocent from the punishment that would be dealt out to all engaged
in the recent murders, and that they must blame their own people for
whatever restrictions were placed upon them. I assured tnem that
they should bave all the liberty that could be properly given them,
and they should have for an agent to live amongst them whatever
white man they preferred ; that tney should be well fed, and whatever
property they were compelled to leave behind should be well taken
care of, and after the war returned to them ; or if, by chance or other-
wise, it should be lost or destroyed, they should receive payment.
Those who would not abide by this advice conld not expect to be
protected or considered as fViends ; that a few days would be given
them, that they might gather together whatever articles they desired
to carry with them to their new mcation.
All the tribes complied with these requirements, with the exception
78 ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN 8KBVICS.
of a jKntion of the Nesqually, Puyallup, and Dawamiflh tribes— in all,
about two buodred warriors — who, uoder Leschi, a Nesqually chief,
OB the , commeDced actire hostilities agaiost the white* by
killing Mr. James McAIister, who had gone amongst tb«m to ascer-
tain their intentions, and aflerwarda destroying the entire settlenieDt
oa White river, murdering men, women, and children ; thus veiiffiog
our worst apprehensions, and proving the utility of the plan adopted.
The tribes on the shores of the Pacific were at so great a distance from
the scene of war, and had so little affinity with the hostiles, I did not :
deem it necessary to take any precautions against their joining. Of |
the number really engaged in the war west of the mountains, I cao
obtain no reliable data ; the statements that I have been able to collect
varying so widely that no reliance can be placed upon them. It ii
evident that they kept up a constant communication with the Klicks-
tats and Yakimas, and received from them reinforcements, as young
Ouhi, the son of the Yakima war chief, was actively engaged in almoit
all the battles west of the mountains.
The Indians on the reservations have shown themselves aliraji
willing to aid the whites in bringing the war to a close, oDxioos to
be employed either as transporters of army stores or as warriors.
In the month of February last, Fat-oowam, the chief of theSno-
qualmies, after repeated solicitations was allowed by you to take tht
□eld with 60 warriors. My assistant, Mr. Fuller, and myself ft^
companied them as far as the Sno-qualmie Falls. On this expedition
tbey captured a small camp of the hostiles numbering 7 men, 5 women
and 26 children. It having been proved that two of tbe men wen
engaged in the massacie on White river, they were hanged by order of
Pat-cowam. A few days afterwards they attacked Lescbi's camp,
then 160 warriors strong, and, notwithstanding the disparity of force,
inflicted on him serious loss, killing eight of his men, while the Sno-
qualmie loss was but one man killed. Owing, however, to their
ammunition being exhausted, (I bad only furnished them with 16 ronodi
of powder and ball ,) they were compelled to return to the settlements.
Tbey were actively engaged in the war for some three months, when,
after being paid for their services, they returned again to the reserva-
tion of their tribe. They rendered most active and efficient service,
engaging in numerous skirmisbes with the hostiles, and inflicting
upon them serious loss besides. The liostiles, dismayed by this new
and unexpected source of danger, disheartened by the defeats they had
already sustained from the troops, both regulars and volunteers, broke
up into small bands, some concealing themselves in almost inaccessi-
ble regions, and others pursuing their way across the monntai&a.
Against the whites, the Indian's more thorough knowledge of the
woods and country might avail as a security; but against their own
people, there was no satety but iu flight. In the month of March the
war ended west of the mountains ; whether it is but a temporary
cessation the future only can determine. I am satisfiea that it it
indispensably necessary that a large military force should r«nuo for
•ome time to come stationed on this side. At any moment the active
scene of hostilities may be transferred by the Yakimas and Klickatat*
to the west of the mountains. Their proximity, and tlie denseneH of
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the forest, which, while it affords protection, retards pursait, is in
itself sufficient inducement to prevent our falling into a fancied feeling
of security.
In accordance with the arrangements made by yon at the recent
council with thePuyallup and Nesqually tribes of Indians, the perma-
nent reservationB provided by the treaty have been enlarged and some-
what modified,and the necessary suTveys made. I append herewith the
surveys made by Mr. W. H. Carlton. The chiefs accompanied him
in his surveys, and all the alterations met with their approval.
Much trouble has been occasioned by the trafBc in ardent spirits,
which I regret to say seems to have been largely entered into by aban-
doned white men, who, lost to all motive but that of gain, care little
for the evil that may ensue. The agents everywhere have been un-
tiring in their effortsto detectand bring to justice these offenders. Much
credit is due to them for their prompt and faithful discharge of duty —
a duty at all times delicate and dangerous, but peculiarly so in time
of war. They have studiously sought to shield the Indians from out-
rage on the part of whites, and, wherever committed, hare endeavored
to cause the proper reparation to be made, or brought to punishment
those thus acting, I am glad to be able to report that few such
instances have occurred.
Three of the 8no-qualmies, friendly Indians, employed by white
men(contrary to legulations) to convey them up the Duwamish river, '
were, during the absence of their employers from the canoe, murdered
at or near Collins' hoase. Efforts are being made to ferret out and
bring to punishment the perpetrators of this oarbarous murder. The
crime is more heinous from the fact that the men thus murdered were
a part of the force that had served under Pat-cowam. As, according
to the Indian custom, payment was at once made to the tribe and rela-
tives of the deceased, and they were told that the perpetrators should
be punished, the ill feeling that it engendered among the tribe was in
a great measure allayed. I endeavored to convince them that they
must judge the whites by their treatment of them as a people ; and as
there were bad whites as well as bad Indians, they must not condemn
the whites on account of the acts of ft few worthless individuals. It
is, however, due to the settlers of that neighborhood to say this out-
rage was universally condemned. Indeed, the forbearance generally
displayed by the citizens under the excitement consequent upon the
barbarous murders committed by the Indians reflects credit upon the
Territory, and utterly refutes the baseless charge that this war owes
its origin to outrages committed by the settlers.
I deem it my duty, in justice to the Catholic missionaries, to bear
witness to the good effect their teaching has had upon the Indians.
During the past year they have visited all the tribes, exhorting them
to remain at peace and follow the directions of the agents. The dis-
interestedness exhibited by this class, their cheerful endurance of
hardships and danger, their self-sacrifices and earnest endeavors to
benefit the Indians, are deserving of the highest praise.
I would recommend the central agency to be established at Tulalap,
embracing the land between the Stoluchwanish and the Snohomish
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74 ESTIAfATXS FOR INDIAN SERVICE.
The annuities should he iocrensed at least one-tliird, aa the Indianii
are that much more numerous than has been before estimated. There
should also be at leaat one sub-agent for this district.
I would further recommend that a depntaticn of two men from eacb
of the larger tribes should visit the cities of the Atlantic. It would
have a most beneficial effect, as, impressed by the power and number
of the whites, information would be soon cooTOjed to the disaffected
of the utter hopelessness of carrying on the contest.
I am satisfied, from all the information obtained from the Indians,
carefully sifting the evidence and compariDg the reports of bands so
widely separat«l as to do away with the sasptcioD of collusion of evi-
dence, finding the statements corroborating so strongly each other as
to prove their accuracy, that this war is not occasioned by the treaties.
The Indians everywhere expressed themselves pleased with the treaties
St the time they were made. The Indians being mostly fishing tribes
and cultivators of only small patches for raising potattMs, they
placed but little intrinsic value on the soil, and they expressed them-
selves glad to make arrangements with regard to their lands. The
fisheries, the great source of their support, was their main reliance;
and as in all cases their fisheries were confirmed to them, besides the
privileges of hunting that they before enjoyed, in addition to the land
on which the whites were not allowed to encroach, they seemed to
look upon the treaties in the light tbey should properly he viewed — a
great gain witbont a loss; thnt is, they were still the possessors of
what they before enjoyed, and the recipients of an annuity saffitnent
for their wants. They never deemed toe treaties an infringement on
their rights until taught that it might serve as a palliation, by some
discontented whites who, anxioos to take advantage of every possible
ground of complaint against existing authorities, taught the Indians
to believe that they had been imposed upon — that is, that they would
have received a larger amount it the superintendent and agents had
been, as they professed, their friends. The dissatisfied Indian, with
the shrewdness peculiar to his nature, added this to the list of griev-
ances he had treasured np against the whites, and used it aa another
inflammatory appeal.
The Indians have been preparing for the last four years, collecting
ammunition, and merely waiting till, their preparations being com-
pleted by a thorough combination of all tribes from the Soana to the
Donndary of California, they might strike the whites in all directioQB
at the same time. The seed was probably sown by some restless
spirits who, seeing the whites gradually becoming more namerous,
deemed that, following the example of their own people, aa soon ss
they became sufficiently strong they would destroy them as enemies,
commenced preparing for the contest tbey deemed inevitable; those
more earnest persuading the less zealous with the energy and oratory
which has so much effect on untutored minds, that by tnns remaining
quiet destruction was the only destiny awaiting them. If they wonla
rouse and be men, they might arrest that danger ; every individual
wrong, fancied or real, hoarded up, was brought forth in its most
exaggerated state to excite and cherish the enmity.
In the war that has been thus entered into, ther haye eKhihited
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qualities of skill and bravery far beyond the opinioD hitherto enter-
taioed. A permanent and lasting peace can only be made by severe
pUDishment of those who commenced the war ; otherwiae it will be
hnt a flimsy tissue, subject to be broken at any moment by the imsgi-
nary whim or transient passions of the designing and revengeiul
amongst them.
In my last I accompanied, by your directions, messengers from
Oali and Feias up the Snohomish, on their way back with your mee-
SBge to their chiefs, which was, they having expressed a desire for
peace, that murderers shonld be given np and an unconditional sur-
render made. I received Feias' answer not to be angry for not coming ;
that Colonel Wright was in their country ; that he nad told them that
be had come from a long distance, not to flght but to make peace, and
they would therefore give themselveB up to him.
I place hut little confidence in these overtures of peace. I trust I
may be mistaken, but it is much to be dreaded that, instead of being
in reality at the close of the war, we are but at the beginning of one
much more serious.
Very respectfully,
M. T. SIMMONS,
Indian agent, Piiga'a Styund district, W. T.
Hon. 1. 1. Stevxkb,
Gov. and Sup. Jnd. 4fair8, W. T.
No. 6.
Bklunqham Bax, S^etttbet 21, 1866.
Dbar Sn : As the time for making your annual report to the super-
intendent of Indian a&irs is now at band, I take this occasion t»
submit the following report :
Before and since the commencement of the Indian war in this Ter-
ritory, I have had under my supervision three tribes, viz : the Lum-
mas, Nooksacks and Samisb — nnmbering in all, men, women and chil-
dren, some 860 souls, divided as follows : Lummas, 385 ; Nooksacks,
367 ; and the remainder, say, 98 of Samisb.
From our position, being far removed from the seat of war, 1 have
never had these Indians on any reserve, and consequently have not
been obliged to feed them, as t^l their former opportunities for pro-
curing sustenance were still open to them.
The Lummas have been principally residing at a fishery called Sky-
lak-sen, and also at the mouth of Lnmma river ; the Samisb at the
river whence tbej derive their name, and the fisheries adjacent ; and
the Nooksacks stretched along the river, called indifferently the Lnm-
ma or Nooksack. The last named tribe is somewhat different from
any other that I am aware of in this country. Their government is
entirely patriarchal, the chief seeming to have more renj influence than
any of the B0-«alled " tyhees " on the Sound. They hare no slavea
whatever, and no Indian has more than <m» wife. Their principal
76 BsTIHATEa FOfi INDIAIT SERVICE.
enpport is the chaee, slthoagh they also laj io a anpply of fish for the
winter, and make large crops of potatoes, the finest in the Territory.
Their principal village is sitaated near the foot of Mount Baker, on
the 8,W. side. There is a trail from thence toFortLangley, to which
place they are in the habit of carrying their furs, &c. , for trade.
These Indians have been very shy of the whites ever since the com-
mencement of the war, and, in fact, have kept entirely aloof from the
agent here. From people w" » have been up in that seclion of the
country, I learn that a grea' k'alousy exists m regard to the Bostons
visiting their country, and 1 liave no doubt there will be a good deal
of dissatisfaction, and possibly some trouble, when they are sent to
their reserve ; still they appear to he friendly so far.
During the whole of the Indian war I have advised all my Indians
to get a paper from me whenever they wished to go from home, and
they have invariably applied to me for a pass, as they seemed anxions
to stand well with the whites.
I have always told my Indians ,whenever any "cultus" white man
employed them, and would not pay them what they had earned,
always to come to me ; and by never permitting them to be imposed
on or maltreated, I have retained my influence over them.
I have had many opportunities of judging of the Lummas and
Samish, they calling almost constantly at my house ; and besides, I
have been very often at their camps, making presentsof small "icka,"
anch as pipes, tobacco, &c. ; and I think, on the whole, that they have
been well disposed, and have always expressed aatisfaction at the
manner in which they have been treated by the superintendent of
Indian affairs and yourself.
During the first part of my administration the Indians were re-
markably healthy. But lately, on account of scarcity of food in the
spring, they having sold the greater part of their potatoes, and the
salmon comine in much later than usual, mortality ensued, and s
good many died; among others Chillak and Jefferson, two of the prin>
cipal " tyheee " of the Lumma tribe — the former, I understand, the
legitimate one.
I think proper to mention here, that before the commencement of the
war I had heard fVom the famish Indians that such ao event woald
take place. I paid no attention to this, as there were so many rumon
abroad ; subsequently I have had many occurrences related to me that
corresponded in many instances so precisdy with the expressman's
report, that I was obliged to believe them. I have often received newi
thus at least three or four days sooner than by any other means. I
am therefore perfectly convinced that there was some connexion
between the hostiles and all the Indians on this part of the Sonnd.
I also firmly believe that at one time an arrangement was tried to he
S effected among the Indians in this neighborhood, inclndisg those
own as far as Cape Flattery, and have neard my Indians say fte-
qnently, that although policy lorhade them to take any active part in
the war, their hearts (tum-tums) were entirely with the hostiles ; that
they knew from living on the Sound that the Bostons were too numer-
ooB in California for them to contend with. In other words, their fearf
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alone prevented them from taking an active part in the war, aod
entering into the combination to exterminate the vhitea.
I wish before closing this report to call your attention par^icu^rly
to one item, and that is the increase of whisky sellers. Heretofore I
have had but little trouble, even without an assistant, (being anxiona
to put government to as little expense as possible,) and the induce-
ment ming hardly sufficient to the whisky sellers. But since the
establiBbment of a military post at this place, there have been no less
than four whisky boats around here, the sale between the soldiers and
Indians being enough to make it an object. I believe that nine-tenths .
of our transient population in this part of the country make a liveli-
hood by selling whisky. This must be stopped at once, and I have, in
consequence, written to the superintendent of Indian affairs, request-
ing the aid of two assistants, one or both of whom I intend to keep
constantly employed in travelling from point to point, looking after
the rum sellers. It is perfectly impossible for one man to attend to
it, as while he might be ia one place, he will find that a boat or two
is in the opposite direction.
I would also meution that I have had the visits of some Jesnita
while I have been acting as Indian agent, and have found their influ-
ence very salutary. The Indians for some time afterwards would not
be seen druok, and all crimes were punished amongst themselves by
their "tyhees."
Very respectfully, your obedient servant and friend,
C. C. t'lTZHUGH.
7^000^ huUam Aymt.
H. T. giMHONS, Esq.,
Puget Sound Diatriot, Otympia, W. T.
Syb-report of N. D. HUl, local agent for the Indians on the Indian
reaenMtion at Halmea' Barbor.
Indian KESEBVAnoN,
Hdmea' Harbor, W. T., St^ember 30, 1856.
Sib: Tear letter of the IVth instant, lequiring-a report from me of
my doings from the date of my appointment to the present date, was
not received until a day or two since, owing to my absence from the
agency.
On the 14th November, 1865, I received a letter from you appoint-
ing me the local agent for the Snohomish, the Snoqualmie, and th»
Skiqnamish tribes of Indians, with orders to collect them at some point
on Whidby's island, distant from the seat of war. I left, however,,
the next day, determined to be guided fay circumstances. On tiifr
morning of the 17th or 18th of Hovembor I arrived at the mouth of
the Snohomish river. I here found a portion of the tribe of that
name. I talked with some of them, and found tbem disposed to go
where I directed, but they preferred remaining where they were antil
tiie Snoqualmie and Skiqnamish tribes came down, I was aware that
78 ESTIHATES POR INDIAN SERVICE.
Colonel Ebey, with a companj of roluDteers, bad established a block-
house up above them, and I gare them permission to remain until mj
retnrn. I proceeded up the river, and arrived at the block-house
about noon. On consulting with Colonel "Ebej and others, I decided
not to attempt to go ap the river any higher in my boat. I sent next
day down the river for a caooe. On toe third day "Peter," a sub-
chief of iheSDobomish, came up. I got into his canoe, and we as-
'Cended some twenty or twenty-nve miles, and camped on the l»nk.
It had been raining for several days, and of course I spent an uni'Ieasant
time of it. The next day I arrived at the forks of the Snoqualmie and
Skiquamisb rivers, and immediately despatched canoes up the two
rivers, requesting the Indians to meet me there. Cugh-ca$hr^im, Hut-
te-ci-ka-nam, Che-nish-k<i~nam, and Nit-qtte-ci-aault were camped at that
place ; they all professed to be friendly except the two last named, who
wished to kill me, and then flee to the mountains with the hostile bands;
but the good coansel of others prevailed. After waiting two days, Pat
Kanam, the head chief of the Snoqualmie tribe, with a large number
of hia people, arrived, as also a number of the Skiquamisb. I held a
long '* talk" with them, the result of which was that they did not
wish to be hostile, and yet they did not waut to go down to the salt
water. I promised that I would feed them, and they need not fear on
that head. They stated other objections, such as a want of canoes, pro-
visions to carry them to Holmes' Harbor, (the place chosen,) horaea,
inclemency of the weather, &c., &c.; all of which I had to contend
against. The council broke np, and the determination was to accom-
pany me next day down the river. Next morning, just as I was
starting, Cush-oush-am, CKe-niah-hor^aam, and Nv^-qae-a-aavU sent me
word they would not come down — that they had altered their minds.
My reply was, that I could not compel them, but I advised them, as
their friend, to accompany me. It was of no avail.
I arrived at Colonel Ebey'e block-house about dinner, and was de-
lighted to find you there awaiting my return. On my reporting to
you, you advised despatching a canoe back to those chiefs, tel&ng
"them I should await them three days. I did so ; you then left. The
Indians that came down with me had instructions to go to the mouth
of the Snohomish, and there await a favorable opportunity to cross
over tn the island. On the second day, a portion of the Skiquamiah
iribe came down, and brought me word that next day all wonld be
there ; these had the same inetructions as those already gone down.
The next day (the third) the balance made their appearance ; they
were exceedingly dissatisfied, hut the fear of the volunteers caused
them to obey me. After all had paBsed, I requested Colonel Ebey to
allow any and all to come down the river, but none to go %p without
a written pass from me. I then left for the island to get assistance to
huild a house at the reservation. Owing to the large number (taking
into consideration our population) of men already away with the vol-
unteers, I had great difficulty, but at lost succeeded in getting two to
■accompany me. We left for Holmes' Harbor on the 2d December,
but owing to the wind did not get here for three days, being camped
nearly the whole time on Snaklem point. When we did at last arrive,
^ti ^^ P^eat difBoulties to overcome. We cut our logs np the lay,
rolled them down at high tide, and floated them to the point choeen
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for the house. My ladiaas had not yet heeo ahle to get over, and I
had some five or six Skaget ladians to help me. It was not until
about the 20th December that we had a roof over oar heads, and
scarcely a day during this time in which it did not rain. Abont the
2Cth a number of my Indians arrived, as also one ton of flour. This,
together with a keg of rice, (100 pounds,) I distributed among them
immediately, giving one pound and a half of flour to each. This pres-
ent, small 88 it was, was acceptable. I had bought some potatoes
and turnips from the settlers on Whidby's island, and had distributed
tbem among them. My number of Indians at this time was 8ixt«en
hundred and forty (1,640.) The flour I gave them, as per my prop-
erty return of June 30. 1866, was less than one-quarter of a pouod to
each per day. Though I pretended to feed them, yet it was merely
pretension. I had gaiued my object, and brought them away from
the hostile party; and it was now my purpose to teach them not to be
altogether dependent upon me for their subsistence, but to fish and
hunt. This, of course, required time and perseverence on my part. I
had great difficulties in managing my charge for the first two or three
months. I was a stranger to the most of tuem ; but little acquainted
with Indian character ; did not understand their language, and but
little of the jargon which is generally used in their intercourse with
the whites. But by perseverence, attention to my duties, and the rec-
titude of my conduct generally towards them, they became convinced
I was their friend, and my stay among them began to be more pleas-
ant. At first they received me with distrust, and ere they had
changed my life was in danger several times ; and there is hut little
doubt ID my mind, that had a difierent coarse been pursued from the
one designated and adhered to by the superintendent and the depart-
ment generally, quite a number of those who are now friendly would
have been of the hostile party.
About the 1st of February, 1856, it was thought advisable by your-
self and the department to take a baud fiom under my charge to act
in unison with the Tolunteers. You came down, and, taking some
sixty warriors under Pat-kanam, ascended up to the Hiioqualmie
prairie. Tod had been there some fire days when word was brought
me that yon were in danger. Pat-kanam, with his warriors, had
gone in one direction, leaving a trail to a hostile band entirely un-
guarded. I received this intelligence about i o'clock of the morning
of the 1st of February. I got ready, and, taking twenty Indians in
two canoes, started to give what aid lay in my power. On the morn-
ing of the 12th met two of Pat-kanam's warriors returning; they
htM become afraid, and had deserted. They spread fear in my little
band, and it was doubtful for a time about my going any further ;
and at last, on telling tbem that I would go even if I had to paddle
the canoe myself, ten of them decided to go with me. I arrived at
the prairie in the evening of the 13th. I found you safe, and guarded
by one white man, two or three boys, aud a number of women (quite
a respectable body guard). Yon were surprised to see me, but ex-
pressed yourself as being pleased that I had come. I remained with
you on the prairie until the morning of the 17th. We then, together,
took our departure for the saltwater. The eveniDg pre^o^^Fa|«
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fcanam and hia warriors had Tetnrned, having had a fieht with the
hoBtilcs ; they had killed some six or eight, (according to tneir report,)
brought in two heads, had one of their number killed, and laid they
hod finally drawn oS* for want of ammunitioQ. They expressed
themBelvcB tired of fighting ; they wished to do no more of it, or at
least for a short time. They came part of the way down the river
with ns. But as you were personally cognizant of the particulars of
this war party, I need not [say] more than this : that though they
[may] not have been very successful in killing any great number of
the enemy, yet it had a most beneiicial effect on not only the tribes
under my charge, but those under the charge of others. It alao had
its weight with the hostile bands. Before Pat-konam and hia war-
riors went oat, it was doubtful about all of m} charge remaining
friendly ; bntwhen the step was once taken, there was a chain riveted
binding them to ns. Being among them every day, I noticed it more
particularly, probably, than a stranger would be likely to do. I had
adopted a system of giving passes whenever any of the Indians left
the reservation, I found this exceedingly objectionable to the greater
portion, it being a restraint upon their freedom, which was not at all
pleasant to them, and I had to inflict very slight punishments — such
as giving short rations, &c. After the war party had started, I had
but little difficulty on that head.
But there were other difficulties which I had to contend against,
one of which is the traffic in bad whisky by unprincipled whites. I
have labored hard to stop this traffic ; and with the valuable assist-
ance of Captain R. C. Fay, the local agent at Penn's Cove reserva-
tion, we have nearly suppressed it. The local agent at Fort Ketaap
has also entered into the league with us, which, with the co-operation
of Colonel Fitzhugh, at Bellingham bay, will make a chain throagh
which a liquor trader can hardly escape. I have been successful in
catching three of the traders — one an Indian, the liquor having been
sold or given to him to bring over to my Indians ; I punisheil him
and let him go ; the other two being white men, are now at Fort
Steilacoom under charge of Colonel Casey, awaiting their trial,
hope to convict them. Their names are Robert Hicks and T
Broad.
That the condition of the Indians under my charge baa changed for
the better, and their disposition towards the whites improved, is evi-
dent to all acquainted with them. They begin to feel their depen-
dence upon the whites. They have tasted bread, and they feel its want
among them.
In connexion with this, I would say that Sa-daArwah, the chief of
those up in the neighborhood of Fort Tilton, has sent me word that he
wishes a reservation for his tribe on the prairie above the falls ; he
wishes to form like the " Bostons." The place is one well qualified ;
good land for farming purposes, good range for stock, the fisheries
dose at hand, and the climate warmer than down on the salt water,
I would recommend his prayer to your consideration.
Quite a number of Indians from Colonel Wright's camp have been
over here ; they claim to be his people ; a number more are on thtaz
way. That some of them have been with the hostile band I have
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no doubt, bat as Colonel Wright has made terms with them, I do not
feel disposed to turn them odnft. As you are aware, this reservation
nas chosen as a temporary one, and I would say that it is aot suit^
able ; it is too much exposed to the south winds, which prevail in the
winter season. I have requested permission of the SQperiutendeDt
to remove to Teelalup, the spot chosen as the reservation for the tribes
under my charge, I am anxiously awaiting his approval. It will be
impoBsible for me to get the Indians here again this winter. They are
camped in the neighborhood of the Snohomish, or up the rivers fishing,
hunting, or gathering berries. I recommended their removal to Tee-
lalnp some time since, but they objected for the reason that their^paper
(treaty) had not come on from Washington.
ConHidering the large number of Indians that have been under my
charge, I have had hut comparatively few deaths, and most of those
were cases of long standing ; I think population among them is on
the increase. The greatest number under my charge was about 1,800 ;
the smallest, 850 ; the average number, 1,400.
Between the volunteers and my Indians the kindliest feelings have
existed, and I have used my endeavors to cultivate it. The volun-
teers were dependent, in a great measure, upon them for transporta-
tion, and tbey paid them for their services and fed them well; the
Indians thus feeling they were dependent upon the volunteers for food
and clothing. I speak in general terms, of course there are excep-
tions, but I believe many of them would prefer that the war should
continue that they might again he employed. I am not aware of the
policy to be pursued this coming winter, but I should recommend the
feeding of the Indians. The past summer they were not able to get
in potatoes enou.th to keep them. It is time they are now catching
sua drying quantities of salmon, but they want a change, or, as they
express it, a "con-a-moi."
In concluBioD, I would remark that, in laboring for the benefit of
the Indians during the time I have been acting as their agent, I have
met a hearty response from yourself, as well as from the superinten-
dent and the heads of the department. I am under obligations also
to my chief assistant, Robert S. Baily, without whose invaluable aid
I should, no donht, often have gone estray. For seven months we
were alone in charge of some 1,400 to 1,600 Indians, and at a time
when it was supposed to he dangerous, yet I found him ever ready and
willing to assist me. Should there be any credit attached to this
reservation, he is deserving of it as much or more than any other.
With great respect, I remain yours, <fec.,
NATHAN D. HILL,
Agent for the Snohomish, Snoqucdmie, and SMquamM Tribe$.
Col. M. T. Simmons,
Indian Agent, Fuget's Sound District.
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Stib-reporl of G. A. Page, heal agent on Fort Ktlaap Indian reserve
(ton.
Fort Ketsap, September 26, 1856.
Sm: In obedience to your iQBtmctions of September 16, 1856, I
herewith BeDd you a report of my operations aa local agent from July
12th, laet, the date of my appoiotment. Immediately on taj taking
charge, the public property at this reBervation was turned over to me
by Mr. Haley, the former local agent, for which I gave him the
necessary receipts, in duplicate, taking from him duplicate inToices,
I have charge over two tribes of Indians, viz : the Suquamish or
Seattle tribe, belonging on the shores of the Sound, numbering 442,
and the Dwamish tribe, belonging to the river of the same name, as
small portions of this latter tribe are from the vicinity of the lakes
east of Seattle, and are called among themselves Taa-bak-bobs, or
Lake Indians.
On the 28th of July last, in obedience to instructions from the gov-
ernor and superintendent, I commenced removing the Dwamish tribe
across to the eastern shores of Bainbridge island, near the western
shores of the Sound. I found them very much opposed to this ar-
rangement and unwilling to cross, but after several days' exertions, I
at length succeeded in moving the greater portion of tbem across.
Finding them, however, to Iw very much dissatisfied with the shove
arrangement, and no fishing grounds in their vicinity, and being
convinced that they would not remain for any length of time unless
force was used, I applied to the governor and superintendent for per-
mission to remove them to HoTderness Point, on the west side of
Elliot hay, this being a favorite fishing ground of theirs at certain
seasons of the year. Permission having been granted to this effect, I
immediately lemoved them thither, and erected a building for the
Indian department stores designed for their use.
Since their removal to the above place, their numbers have been
materially increased by the arrival, at different times, of s large por-
tion of the Indians heretofore in the employ of (or encamped near) the
military force on White river. Owing to a considerable amount of
business connected with the reservation, which has occupied my at'
tentiou this quarter, I have been unable to take an exact census of the
Dwamish tribes.
Their number, however, according to a roll made some time since,
amount to 360, inclnding all. The principal chiefs are Curley,
John, and Tecumaeh. They are at present under the charge of Hr.
James Qondy, an employ^ of this agency, and are visited oy me as
often as circumstances will permit. They are supplied from this
reservation, and are at present well satisfied and contented. A few
families of this tribe are encamped in the vicinity of Seattle, and are
not fed by me.
The difficulties heretofore encountered in the management of this
tribe, arise partly from their aversion to removing on to lands occu-
pied by another tribe, and partly from the dislike entertained to-
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wards them by certain residents of Seattle, who have taken advantage
of every opportanity to harass them, and by the interference, in be-
half of the Indians, of other residents of the same place — all of these
persons being entirely unconnected with the Indian department.
The total number of Indians at present in my charge, including both
tribes, is 794, being the highest number ever in my charge at any
one time.
Below is a census of the Suquamish tribe, which can be relied on
as correct :
MdM.
Famtif.
Slmru.
M>lM.
F«iule*.
ToUl.
117
91
103
97
B
6
12
8
soa
199
14
SO
411
Of this tribe there are some six families, in all about forty persona,
living in the Ticiaity of Port Orchard mills, some ten miles from
this place, who, having refused to move into this reservation, are
not included in the census.
The amount of provisions distributed to these Indians is a little
lees than half a pound of flour daily to each one, and a small quantity
of molasses, these being the only provisions furnished them, with the
exception of a little tea, sugar, &c., in small quantities to the sick.
They have been induced to get their own food as far as practicable ;
and to this end I have given them permission to remove to their
fishing grounds, from one to five miles distant from the agency, where
they are to remain until the fishing season is over, when they will be
collected again and brought back to the reservation.
The goods and clothing furnished by the department are distributed
to them inpayment lor labor, express canoe service, interpreting, &c.,
with occasional gratuitous distributions to a few of the most needy,
whose age or infirmities render them unfit for labor.
The agency buildings at this place, which I found on my arrival
in a very ruinous condition, have been undergoing repairs during the
time not occupied by more important matters.
I have to report but cue death among these Indians in this quarter,
although several have been on the sick list. The sick are carefully
attended to by Mr. 0. Bryant, assistant local agent of this place, and
the medicines furnished by the department are prescribed by him.
In conclusion, I would say that I have seen no symptoms of hostili-
ties among these Indians, but all are at present peaceably inclined
and satisfied.
Very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
O. A. PAGE,
Local Indian Agent.
Col. M. T. SiMMOHS, ^-, , -
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iSttfr-rcport of Jt. 0. Fay, local agent on reaervalien at Penn'e Cove,
Wkidby 's, island.
Indian 'Rbssx.vatios,
Penn'e Cove, W. T., S^^emb»r 30, 1856.
DbarSir: I received your letter of September Ifth, instant, re-
questing me to make a report of the condition of the Indiana onder
my superrision since the commencement of the war, and I hasten to
reply.
I received my letter of appointment to take charge of the Skaget
Indians the 1st November, 1855, with instrnctions to collect them at
Penn's Cove. 1 immediately complied with the instrnctions. I vis-
ited the different bands composing the tribe, directing them to come
to a certain point on Penn's Cove. They expressed themselves wil-
ling to do 80, and did leave their camps for that purpose, and, owing
to uie inclemency of the weather, they did not arrive until the last of
the month, with the loss of a number of canoes. Two canoes having
been swamped before they reached land, I was forced, as fast as the
large canoes arrived, to send them hack to relieve those in distress,
those in small canoes being nnahle to travel on account of the heavy
winds and rough sea. After the arrival of the Indians at the reser-
vation, I had a "talk" with them, making them acquainted with
the intentions of the whites with regard to the friendly Indians as
well as the hostiles.
I informed them that they would be furnished with a portion of
flour and molasses to assist them to live, as they were taken from
their different grounds and had not the same facilities for procuring
food that they otherwise would have had. They appeared perfectly
satisfied. They numbered at this time about 1,200. Some were so
fer np the river they could not come down on account of the ice, and
did not arrive till last March ; then I had under my charge about
1,400 Indians, including men, women, and children. I never have
made any regular issue of provisions, as they furnished much of their
own food by hunting, Ashing, and procuring clams. VVhea ^e
weather was such that they oould not fish or hunt, or the tides so
they oould not dig any clams, I gave them more than at others. The
chiefs have invariably expressra themselves dissatisfied with their
reservation, yet they believe that the "Boston?" (Americans) will
do right by them eventuftlly. They have always expressed the best
feelings towards the whites ; but when we are aware of the fact that
they had different interviews with the hostile Indians a little more
than a year since ; that naturally their sympathies must be with the
ho«tile Indians ; also, that during the war whatever actions were
fought, whatever murders were committed, I invariably received the
information two or three days in advance of the express, — it plainly
shows that these Indians, however friendly, had a direct communi-
cation with the hostiles or with those who bad been such. These
Indians have professed friendship for the whites, and they hare been
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treated aa friends ; what their conduct would have been had thej not
been brought together and closely watched, I cannot pretend to say.
lo the month of April, and part of Hay, the Indiaas were allowed
to go up the rivers to plant their potatoes ; their river running north
and south, they were as far removed from the hostiles as when at the
reservation. This permission was granted them by the superintend-
ent of Indian affairs at my request, on condition that I should be con-
etautly among them and look out for them ; which I did during the
time they were planting. They then returned to the reservation, and
since then have numbered from 1,000 to 1,200. The up-river Indians
have been allowed to go home, as they were far removed from the war
ground. The course I have pursued with the Indians has been to in-
spire them with confidence, to habituate them to believe everything
I told them, and to make them aware that I was their friend, and
would do all I could to protect them as long as they conducted them-
selves properly. I have had but few cases of drnnkenness. Among
the Indians under my charge since last November, but three times
have any number of Indians been drunk at one time. They have oc-
casionally come home intoxicated, (one or two) but brought uo liquor
with them to give to others. Having had reason, a number of times,
to suppose that canoes In returning to this place had rum on board, I
invariably searched them, and when I found it, broke the bottles on
the beach. I never have punished the Indians for getting drunk ;
my object being to keep liquor from them, and with the energy that
Br. Eill (local agent at Holmes' harbor) has evinced, and the course I
have pursued and intend to pursue, I do not think the whites in boats,
celling ram to the Indians, will succeed to their satisfaction, as I am
determined to clear them out at all risks, and will do it if possible.
There are two Catholic priests among them at present, and I think
exerting a good influence. I listened to the priests at this place and
at Swodamish one day, and, as far as I could understand, they tell
them nothing but what is for their good, and the Indians are very
4knxious to learn their forms and ceremonies, that they may be ableto
go through with them when the priests are absent. The priests will
visit Bellin^ham bay in two or three days. I shall attend the meet-
ing there, m company with Colonel E. C. Fitzhue, special agent at
that place, as many of the Indians under my charge are following
them to that place. I can only report the Indians under my charge
40 friendly to the whites at present.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. C. FAY,
LoccU Agent/or the Skagita.
Col. M. T. SncMONs,
Indian Agent, Pwget's Sffund Dtttrict.
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SaAtTLE, Wabhington Tberitort.
September VI, 1856.
Sir : Your request of the 17th iust. is now before me, with which
I hasten to comply, bo far as my scattered memoranda will admit.
On the 7th of November, 1855, I received an appointment over
your signature to act as local Indian agent, to look after and take
charee of the friendly Ind ians within the limits of the county of King,
WaBnington Territory, embracing the Dwahmish, Qualtak-kanaaa,
chief, numbering about 312 ; the Tsorhah-biak, Sak-toitch-ol-gahdteh,
chief, numbering about 64 ; the Ska-whamish, Ckatskanam, chief,
numbering 16 ; and the Suquamish, numbering about 560; Seattle,
Snow-chise, Chil-wkale-ton, and Tswil-atsap, chiefs, over whom Seattle
usually presides as head chief in council ; total number under my
charge 94S, of which about 434 were on the east side of the Sound,
and 508 scattered upon the hays of the west side, — with instructioos
to gather and rendezvous at the town of Seattle all friendly dispoeed
among them residing on the east side of the Sound, and there so pro*
vide and care for them as to encourage them to remain neutral, if not
really friendly.
• •***•• *
On the 9th of Kovember I started up the Dwahmish and Black rivers,
thence along the east coast of Lake Wasbington, among the settle-
ments of the Skawhahmiah and the Tsah-hahbisb tribes, and obtained
a promise from Sawitchol-gabdwh, the chief of the Tsah-bahbish, that
tbey would come in and rendezvous with the others in a short time,
as soon as Elk-klah-kum returned from a visit among the Klikstats,
where they said he had gone to get blankets due him for a horse. 1
returned on the 13th with a few families of the Dwahmish tribe,
whom I found scattered on the hanks of the Dwahmish and Black
rivers. I was soon afterwards informed by the Indians in camp that
Elk-klah-kum was among the Lake Indians at the time I visited them.
I thereupon returned to them, when they made reply much as at first,
and appeared uneasy about Elk-klah-kum.
On my return I found part of two families of Indians near the house
of T. M. Collins, whom, with the assistance of Mr, Collins, I per-
suaded to come in. At this time I had in camp about seventy-fiva
of the Suquamish, and about one hundred and forty-five of the Dwah-
mish tribes — total 225, or thereabouts. There were at this time seven
of the children sick in camp, whom I attended upon until they re-
covered, being visited and fed twice each day by my wife, who was
my only assistant.
About this time the Indians reported to me that a correspondence
was kept up between the Indians encamped at or near Mr. Yesler's
mill and the Lake Indians. » « * j j^jg^ discovered at
this time an unusual uneasiness in camp, which I was unable to account
for or reconcile. Seattle and Nowchise appeared considerably dis-
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torbed. I therefore considered that direct advice from yourself and
Mr. MosoD (theD acting superintendent of Indian afTairs,) would avul
much in quieting them, and consequently allowed the said chiefs,
with some others, to visit you at Olyrapis. On their return, I recei?ed
iDstrnctions to be guided by my own judgment with regard to moving
them across the Sound. On or about the 17th of November, I received
direct orders to remove all the Indians then under my charge then
upon the east side of the Sound, professing to be friendly, across, and
to place tbem upon a suitable spot, to be by mc selected and designated.
I immediately made known the purport, and explained the object of
said order to those under my charge. Notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather, (it being in the midst of the rainy season,) a majority
of those in camp readily acquiesced, and agreed to start the next morn-
ing, provided suitable crafts could be provided for them. I accord-
ingly bought a sloop, at an expense of $200, and hired a scow, and
engaged of Mr. Collins another, to follow me on the second day with
those who conld not leave in company with me. At this time, H. H.
Tobin (since deceased) was appointed to remain at Seattle, and assist
me in removing those left from the first outfit. After collecting pro-
visions, &c., to the extent of my means, (there being as yet no steps
taken by the department for the support of either myself or the In-
dians in my charge,) I started on the 20th November, my wife (my
only assistant) accompanying me, with a email fleet of canoes, laden
with mats, (for tents, j equipage, &c. , being about 75 or 80 Indians, lal
told ; the remainder oeginniDg to reflect upon and consider the rea-
soning of certain white men who opposed your policy. The winds
N.N.E., accompanied with rain throughout the day, so much re-
tarded oar progress, that at dark we were compelled to encamp upon
a bleak sand-spit at the entrance of Port Madison bay. As the night
advanced, the storm increased, blowing away our temporary tents,
and rendering the idea of starting fires almost out of the question.
From the complaints, I judged that my Indians were becoming unfa-
vorably impressed with the idea of migration and colonization at this
season of tne year. After a few moments of apparent dismay, how-
ever, on seeing my wife cheerfully engaged in assisting me in the
struggle against the elements, tfaey became cheered into new life, and
at once all trouble seemed to pass away. We soon started fires, over
which hnng dry salmon warming, and flounders roasting, of which
we partook, that they might be satisfied while faring equally with us.
After supper we visited each tent, and showed tbem that we were
not disheartened, and then wrapped ourselves in wet blankets for the
remaining part of the night. On the morning of the 2l8t, the storm
continuing, we left our camping ground, and steering for the land
known in the treaty as the reservation for these Indians, The tides
and winds being un&vorable, we landed at our place of destination
about sunset of the same day. We there found ourselves partially
protected from the winds, and were soon made more comfortable than
the night previous, although the rain still continued. We all engaged
in landing onr several 'cargoes, at least as much as was required for
the night, and my wife and myself were kindly proffered a corner of the
best mat tent, which we accepted, and again shared the common repast.
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The nest caorning I called them together, aod laid before them the
object I had in bringing them to that spot. I represented to tbem
the advantage their present improvements might ultimately be to
them collectively, together with the comfortB they might enjoy as the
fruits of a little extra exertion in at once erecting permanent homes,
to which they could individually resort after the close of the war.
After a short deliberation, in which all participated, I was informed
that they highly approved the course, and a species of colonization
spirit manifested itself among them. We therefore set immediately
at erecting camps as best we could with the materials at hand, to
answer until I could obtain lumber for more permanent habitations.
While thus engaged, I received s note from Mr. Tobin, at Seattle,
Btating that the Indians there had been influenced to stay, and refused
to go over, and therefore that Mr. Collins would not come over with
bis scow. I immediately wrote to &fr, Tobin to continue his exertions
to persuade them until further instructions were received from you,
Btating to him that it would be improper for me to leave the eucamp-
ment until I could procure the services ot an assistant, in whose
charge I could leave the Indians. On the 7th December, I received
the encouragement that those at Seattle were learning the error of the
opposition, and would probably all go over soon. About this time, I
received orders from G-overnor Stevens to detail to the care and charge
of Lieutenant Colonel Lander, (Washington Territory volunteers,) and
Oaptain Qansevort, (United States sloop "Decatur,") such number of
Indians as they required. 1 immediately applied to them to ascertain
the number answering their requisition. Colonel Lander replied that
he wanted none at that time. Captain Gansevort could not define the
number required by him, but wanted Carleyt and all bis adopted
people — men, women, and children. This embracingall, as near as I
could learn, then remaining at Seattle, I came to the conclusion that
the daiiy care of these Indians was removed from my charge until
further orders. At least I determined to cunflne my exertions chiefly
among those already on the west side of the Sound, who, with the
exception of about two hundred and fifty then in camp, were much
scattered, some in secluded places, hidden entirely from view in
traveling upon the Sound, or bays thereof. When, from time to time,
I succeeded in finding their whereabouts, and visited them, they
would frame some trifling excuse for not coming directly into camp,
butwould universally promise to come in soon. Having no assistant,
except my wife, until the Ist of January, 1856, at which time I had
nearly completed building, (seven bouses out of eight being already
finished,) Iwas forced to hire the Indians to. assist me in conveying
lumber in a scow from Mr. Meigs' mill, whom I paid chiefly out of
the goods purchased by me with your permission, and accounted for
in my property return. Up to this period, and for some time after-
wards, provisions and supplies being scarce in the country, the same
were sparsely dealt to us; and consequently, with the promise irom
them to come into camp when called upon, I allowed a few families,
numbering in all some twenty-two persons, tiyremain at Meigs' mill,
that they might earn a comfortable support. This arrangement em-
braced a promise from Mr. Meigs to look after tbem, reoort their con-
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duct, and use his iDflueace in moving them into camp irhen requested
by nie. This, Mr. Meigs faithfully performed ; and here, in justice to
Mr, Meigs, I feel in duty bound to say, that during my stay at the
agency a happy influence from hia exertions was visible among those
under my charge.
About the 25th of December, I85S, I was informed by the Indians
that three of the hostile Indians had landed during the night pre-
vious, near our encampment, and manifest fears were entertained by
those in camp that their object was to kill me, and let the offence rest
upon those under my charge, thereby attract the attention of the
soldiers against them, that the hostilea could with more assurance push
forward their hostile operations east of. the Sound, and perhaps drag
the friendly Indians into open war against the whites. This report I
treated lightly at first, but soon found that they had reasons justly
founded for their conclusions. A watch was constantly kept over me,
which I only learned accidentally at first, hut which was aflerwards
made known to me. I was earnestly requested to keep my room dark
at night, which I attempted to do by blinding my windows and
keepiog my door shut. On the night of the 5tb of January these
devils were discovered approaching our camps by some two or three
boys. The boys came in much excited, and an attack from greater
numbers was looked for by Seattle and others. Four warriors were
immediately sent out with a view to discover, if possible, the move-
ments of the force coming upon us, and their strength. They dis-
covered but one Indian, and concluded that all necessary to be done
was to keep a faithful watch through the night. During the night
one of these unwelcome visitors was discovered by Mr. Qaley and
Seattle's wife and daughter, evidently trying to get a sight of me
through a crevice in the wall of the house. He fled, and all was again
quiet until about daybreak, when a signal was heard for them to
disperse. Soon after daylight nearly all of the able-bodied men in
camp started in search of them, with an ofier of a reward of $100
per scalp. The last company of them returned late in the evening,
many of them having discovered signs of the hostiles, but could
overtake none. After this all was peace and quietude, until in the
evening of the 24th January, when word came to Seattle, through
Te-at-e-baak, who afterwards proved to be an expressman to and from
the enemy's camp, via Puyallop, that Leschi, (a Nesqually chief, and
leader of the hostiles west of the Cascades,) with a large band were
about to attack the town of Seattle, and perhaps that night. Seattle
desired me to write, and let the people know of it, and warn them to
be prepared. I told them that I would go myself, and did so, accom-
panied by Seattle, Nowchise, Chilwhaleton, and others. The report
was at first regarded ; but on the morning following, as we were about
leaving to return, an apparent lack of confidence in the report, evinced
by Captain Qansevort, caused Seattle and the others (still anxious) to
appear very sad.
On returning to m,v station I found some little confusion, and
arrangements were already made for escorting my wife into the interior
of the woods in rear of our camp, in case of an attack upon us from
the hostiles, which they appeared sincere in anticipating sboifM fihey
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come off victorious at the town of Seattle. Thia excitement was soon
quieted after discovering that I had full conGdence in our force at
Seattle being able to repulse the enemy. On the morning of the 26th
we beard the evidence of the attack on the town of Seattle in the
cannonading. On hearing tiufl, the whole camp was in motion, and
finding it improper for me to leave at this crisis, I sent Mr. Haley,
with instructions not to land upon the east shore of the Sound, but to
see and report to mo how matters stood, and what would probably be
the result of the attack. During the day I was busily engaged in
keeping the Indians together and preventing them from leaving in
canoes. From the time of the attack upon the town of Seattle I dis-
covered a more ready suhmission on the part of the Indians to my
reqHirements than was manifested before. Nothing worthy of note
transpired up to the 1st of April, 1856, when I resigned my situation,
partly in consequence of the declining state of my wife's health, who
received, on the acceptance of my resignation, the generouj thanks of
the superintendent for the exertions she had made in assisting me in
the discharge of the duties assigned me.
I have in this report and the accompanying synopsis endeavored to
embody the information yon request, and altnough devoid of form, I
believe that a general view of my doings can be obtained from them.
Very respectfully, I remain, your obedient servant,
D. S. MAYNARD.
Col. M. T. S1HMON8,
Indian Agent, Puget's Sound Diatricf.
SeaTTLB, September 21, 1856.
Sir: Accompanying thia synopsis I send you a partial transcript
of the memoranda kept by me while acting as local agent at this place
and Fort Ketsap ; which memoranda I offer with this, as answering
yQUr request of the ITth instant.
Date of appointment November 7, 1855.
Number of Indians submitted to my charge at that time, from the
moat reliable information, about .... 942
Number east of the Sound . . - . . 434
Number west of the Sound, Squamish ... 508
November 17, had in rendezvous at Seattle about - - 226
November 20th and 2l8t, moved across the Sound about - 80
December 10th, number in camp at Fort Ketsap about ■• 230
December 25th, number in camp at Fort Ketaap about - 286
December 25th, number fed at Meigs' mill - - - 22
Number fed - - - - - - - 308
This number continued tolerably regular until the lat of April,
when I resigned.
My mode of procedure with those under my charge was as follows:
I first visited every fire, and took the name of the head of each
family, and the nuLnber of the family ; at the same time giving to the
head of the family a scrip containing the number of the family, and
the number of persons constituting it, and making an ^nijfy of the
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same. This I did each week regularly, and then notified them that I
waB ready to distribute their ration, and as tbey presented their scrip-
I received it, and checked the same upon the register. When I found
my supplies insufficient, (which was uot uncommon,) I notified them tr»
that effect, and joined with them in a general feast, to which all would
contribute: some furniBhiog dry salmon, others camas, others salmon,
eggs, &c. , and for our share my wife would make bread of wheat fionr.
By this course, and an explanation of the cause of onr not being sup-
plied, I found them so well satisfied as not to murmur. I taught them
the use and advantage of the seine, by means of which they were well
Bupplied with the best of fish.
Not being authorized to hire help, I furnished my own tools, and
built the agency store-house ; and with what help I got from the In-
diana, I erected, and bad nearly completed by the 1st of January, 1866,
eight comfortable houses for them. Their buildings are generally
sixteen feet wide, and from twenty to thirty-five feet long — some with
floors and some without.
I visited those who did not see proper to come in as often as cir-
cumstances under which I was placed would admit, and used my best
endeavors to render them latisfied with the course pursued by the-
superintendent of Indian affairs, which exertions, I have reason to
believe, were not lost. I encouraged all to prepare ground, so that
each could raise a crop of potatoes, peas, &c., which they appeared to
favor. I consequently had kept in reserve for their seed about one
linndred bushels of potatoes, and some six bushels of peas, at the date
of my resignation, of which, I am informed, about ten bnshels of pota-
ioes were planted, and about half a bushel of peas sown. At their
Tflquest I visited their crops, which have done exceedingly well.
Their present condition appears highly satisfactory to them, and
lias been evidently much improved by the movements with them during
the last nine months.
The difficulties encountered by me in effecting all required in your
orders have chiefly arisen from the influence and interference of a cer-
tain few white men, whose determined exertions have been directly to
thwart any and every movement of yours, or of the superintendent,
and to appropriate all power and dictation in these matters to them-
selves.
Bespectfnlly, yours,
D. S. MATNARD.
Local Agent.
Colonel M. T. Bduoiis,
iTidian Agent, Fuget'a Sound District.
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Ko. 11.
Suh-r^)ort of E. S. Fowler, special agent for the Clailama and MakaJu.
Port Townsknb, W. T.,
September 23, 1856.
Sia : I received yours of tbe ' 7th instant, and herewith forward the
following report, as special ageiitfor the Clallamsand Makah Indians.
I entered on my duties in Junuary last, at the time tbe Yakima war
was actively waging. The Indians nnder my charge, with few ex-
ceptions, were qoiet and peaceably disposed, manifesting friendly
feelings towards tbe whites. Those who did not at first appear
iriendly hare since hecome so, principally through the influence of
the "Duke of York," the heaa chief of the Clallam tribe, who has
used his influence to convince tbe dissatisfied portion of the tribe that
they might rely on the justice of Governor Stevens in fulfilling his
promises to them, of having them paid for their land. I do not think
there now exists any dissatisfaction among them. Tbe highest num-
her of Indians that has at any time been under my charge amounts to
about 1,200, including men, women, and children. One great difiS,-
culty I have had to encounter with them has been caused through the
instrumentality of cidlua (bad) white men, who have frequently fur-
nished them with whiskey. I have used a great many stratagems to
prevent this, but have not yet been able to fully accomplish my par-
pose ; yet I hope eventually to succeed in putting a stop to it.
Tbe present condition of tbe Indians is rather discouraging among
the Clallams. They are very poorly off, indeed, in consequence of being
kept BO long in the same locality, and not being able to follow their
accustomed avocations with success ; and hut very few, on account of
the unsettled statue of tbe country, consequent upon tbe Indian war,
have planted any potatoes. This crop they have heretofore always
relied on as a source of great relief to them in the winter. Not being
allowed to purchase ammunition, they have been compelled to give up
hunting, which heretofore was a great source of revenue to them in
the way of trading their game to whito settlers for blankets and
clothing ; consequently they are very urgent and solicitous about tbe
payment for their land.
I would report that the Makahs are in much better condition than
the Clallams ; they, being located farther from tbe scene of the present
Indian warfore, have had an opportunity of carrying on their business
to a much better advantage. They have done pretty well in their
way of making crops of potatoes. They have caught a number of
whale and halibut, and nave sold conaiderable oil, so as to enable
them to procure what necessaries they required in the way of clothing,
&c.; consequently they will be comparatively comfortable during the
coming winter.
In conclusion, I would respectfully urge it upon you, if possible, to
hasten their annuity, if the treaty for the land baa been ratified. I
am fearful, if some provision for their support is not made between
this and the ensuing spring, that it will cause great dissatisfaction.
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and probably some trouble, as they seem to be well aware of the fact
of other ladians in their neighborhood having been well supplied with
pTOTifiions, &c,, from the government.
I am, air, yonrs, very respectftilly,
E. S. FOWLER,
Social Indian AgerU, Port Townaead, W. T.
M. T. Simmons,
Indian Agent, Pugtl's Sound District, W. T.
No. 12.
Sab-r^portof W^iamB. Gomdl, local agent for SquahaxiinreaerwUion,
Squahxaik Bbsestaiion, September 30, 1856.
8nt : As local Indian agent of this reservation, I mate the following
report:
On the 7th March last, I, with fourteen friendly Indians from this
reservation, volunteered to go into the country of the hostile Indians.
We went in several directions in the vicinity of the Kesqaally river,
saw nothing of the enemy, but on the 17th found and brought in
eight horses belonging to the hostiles.
On the 19th of the same month, with four white volunteers and
thirty Indians from this reservation, I went to find the enemy, who
were sapposed to be some fifteen or twenty miles from here on the
eaatern snore of the Sound. We fell in witb Captain Maxon's com^
pany of mounted volunteers, and in company with them for two days
we tried to find the enemy, but did not succeed. In both of these
excursions the Indians acted well.
On the 5th of last April I was appointed local Indian agent, and
took charge of this reservation, and during the time I have acted as
snch the Indians have enjoyed better health than before they came
here. Only two Indians have died during the last six months.
The Indians have cleared and planted some six acres of land, and
will get a fair yield. They are now clearing about twelve acres for
the next year's crop.
There ts a comfortable dwelling on thiu reservation occupied by the
local agent and assistant. A well has been dug, and good water ob-
tained. Three yoke of oxeu, a plough, and some farming utensils,
belong to this agency. The land is well fenced.
The situation of this reservation is quite favorable ; it is in the
immediate vicinity of good fishing grounds, and the Indians are well
pleased with it.
Owing to the existing Indian war, the friendly Indiana, I think,
ought to be furnished with flour and some other articles of food, at
least for the present, or until they can safely be trusted to look out
entirely for themselves, or until they have more land cleared, and are
still further instructed in its cultivation.
The Indians belonging to this reservation have formerl^^^i^^a^-
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diderable intercourse with the whites, and thus far have geoerallj
been friendly, and, I think, with judicious maDagemeDt, will con-
tinue BO.
The average number of Indians during the time I have been at this
agency is about four hundred, the highest number at any time about
four hundred and sixty.
There are six houses to be built, and are now under contract, for
the Indians on this reservation. When finished, the Indians will
have comfortable dwellings,
I would, however, recommend that several houses, in addition to
those contracted for, should hereafter be erected, and that twenty
acres of land should be well cleared aud fenced annually for the next
three years.
The Indians on this reservation comprise the Sqnahxain, Sahawha-
mish, and part of the Kesqually tribes.
WESLEY B. Q08NELL,
Local Indian Agent.
M. T. SnofONS, Esq.,
Indian Agent, Paget'e Sound District.
.Svh-report of Sidney 8. Ford, jr., local o^entfor (Ac reservation of Fox
idand.
Fox Island Indian Bbsbbvation,
SeptmAer 30, 1856.
Sir : Agreeably to your instructions, I herewith transmit a report
•of the affairs of this reservation since the date of my appointment as
local agent. May 1, 1856, to the present time.
This reservation, aa you are aware, is but a short distance from the
Jate scene of hostilities, committed by the Puyallop, Nesqually, and
■other tribes, commenced October, 1856 ; and from toe fact that many
of those on the reservation had friends and relatives at war with the
whites, it required great exertion on my part to preserve them in a
friendly attitude towards our people.
In taking charge, I found everything in a truly distressing state,
■everything in confusion, and no order or arrangement. 1 immediately
set myself to work to attempt to bring order out of confusion. To
effect this, I proceeded to erect suitable buildings, aud procure cloth-
ing and provide for the sick, &c. The department not being in a
■condition to furnish such articles as were required, nearly one-third
•of the Indians being sick, and the whole number in a destitute con-
■dition, I had no course left but to procure such things as could be ob-
tained, and of which they stood most in need.
Soon after taking charge I found it necessary to place a sub-aKent
.at Steilacoom (most of the time two) in order to prevent the Indiana
from procuring liquor from the soldiers stationed at that placet whoae
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sole aim, it appears, is to furnish, on every occasion, the great degen-
erator of the red man (rum) to the Indians, and procure, as the price
thereof, a satisfaction to their lustful appetites. I trust my action in
this respect will meet with your approbation, as I consider it highly
necessary that the Indians should DC prevented from hanging around
the various towns on the Sound, where they are to come in collision
with the drunken whites, who are a sad reproach to our race.
I am happy to inform yon that, instead of the disordered state of
affairs mentioned above, there now prevails a system of well work-
ing which clearly proves, to my mind, that the Indian may be
taught to be of use to himself, and to regard his white brother as a
friend and beoefactor, rather than as an enemy.
The number of Indians on this reservation, May 1 , was t20 — men,
women, and children ; since which time the deaths have amounted to
80. During the months of July and August I received an addition
of some 150, who had been engaged in hostilities against the whites.
A portion of them came in of their own accord, having been literally
hunted down by the soldiers. The greater part of this acquisition
were from a party sent in by Colonel Wright, United States army, to
Colonel Casey, commanding Puget's Sound district, and by him sent
to the reservation.
In reference to those Indians on the reservation who have been at
war with the whites, I am fully convinced, after careful observation,
that they are perfectly satisfied as to the superiority of the white race,
and I think no indacement will hereafter avail with them to go to
war again. As to those who have remained friendly, I think they
have received assurance enough to satisfy them that tbeir best policy
is to cultivate good feeling with the whites ; and I have nt doubt that,
with the system which has been pursued by the department, har-
mony and good feeling will he the result.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, yours,
8. S. FORD, Jr.,
Local Indtnn Agent.
M. T. SlHHONS,
Indian Ageril, Puget'a Simnd District, W. T.
Olympia, October Zf), 1856.
Sir: I was present at the council held on the Nes(iually reservation
in June, 1855, by invitation of Colonel M. T. Simmons, Indian agent,
and lieard the conversation that took place at that time, and am per-
sonally knowing to the fact that the Indians were promised a change
in the Nesqually reserve at the mouth of the Nesqually river for other
lands. ^Ir. Simmons said to the Indians that the treaty or paper had
fone to Washington to the President, or great Tyee, for his approval,
ut that he and Governor Stevens would write to the President, and
have the change made, and explained to the Indians that it wooU
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take some six or ei^ht months to hear from the President, for he lived
a long way off, which apparently they perfectly understood.
I was present to help to survey the Neaqually reservation, given to
the Indians in exchange for the one at the month of the river. The
Indians being present, Mr. Simmons called their attention to the con-
versation, as stated ahove, (which they well recollected,) and aaid that
he was ready to make the changej and for them to make choice of
their lands.
Respectfully,
WM. P. WELLS.
His Excellency Ibaao I. Stbvbss,
Governor of Watkington Territory.
No. 15.
R^mi of Special Agent G. O. Ford, Sr.
Chkhaub AMD Coast DrsTRicr, W. T.,
Agency on the Upper ChehaHa, <M^>er 10, 1856.
Sir: In conformity with orders, I respectfully submit the following
report :
The last year has heeu an eventful one, and the stirring scenes
through which we have passed, incident upon an Indian war, render
it necessary, and perhaps proper, that I snonld go more into detail
than is the usual custom.
The duties of local agent for the Upper Chehalis Indians were as-
sumed by me on the 2d day of October, 1855, by request of Acting
Governor Mason, from whom I had received, on the Ist day of that
month, a despatch desiring me to come to Olympia at once.
I met Governor Mason on the 2d, and learned irom him that he
had received intelligence that a large armed party of Indians of the
Kesqually tribe had, a few days previously, been seen on the Yelm
prairie, that a good deal of excitement prevailed among the inhab-
itants, and that a general oatbreak of the Indians throaghont the
country was looked for. Ramors, also, which were soon confirmed as
facts, had reached Olympia, that a number of our citizens, who had
left but a few weeks previous for the gold mines near Fort Colville,
in this Territory, had been murdered by the Yakima Indians, who
had also killed their agent, Mr. Bolon,
Under these circumstences, Governor Mason had desired me to come
to Olympia, that he might confer with me on the matter, as the
special agent of the district, Colonel Simmons, was absent among the
Indians to the northward, and agent Cain was on the Columbia river.
The result of our conference was, that if matters assumed within a
few days a more serious aspect, measures should at once be taken to
collect all the friendly Indians together at different points, place pra*
dent and efficient men as local agents among them on each reserve,
and to provide means for their subsistence. This coanie would pat it
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within the power of the authorities to watch them closely, and would
be the best meaos to prevent their being tampered with hy the hostilet.
On ray return home to the Cbchalis on the 4th, I found the tribe
considerably excited. They were fully aware of the rumors that were
afloat, and now that the whites were building block houses and moving
into them, they suppoeed it was an indication that we were preparing
for war.
You-a-wass the chief, and several of the head men of the tribe, came
to me at once and wished to know if I too were going to leave mv
place and go into a fort, and if so, what they should do? I asked
them, if I remained npon my place, if they and their people woald
come and build their lodges around me and remain with mo? Thejr
nnhesitatingly answered that they would, and told me that they had
come to see me for the purpose of urging me to remain at home.
They said they had no wish or cause for fighting the "Bostons,"
and if I would not go away they would stand by me in every trouble.
You-a-was? told me that if I left he and his people should immediately
go to the mountains, for he wonld not dare to trust himself and his
tribe among the whites in the excitoment, but that if I remained be
and others wonld stay.
Notwithstanding a residence of ten years amongst these Indiana,
I had, under the circumstances, grave doubts as to their loyalty. Al-
though, as the first American settler among them, they had always
come to me for advice, and seemed to have great confidence in me, yet
I knew many of them had relatives and friends amongst some of the
tribes who were more than suspected of favoring a war, and that one
overt act on the part of a white man might determine them to join.
I then told them that Governor Mason, who was the " Tyee" dur-
iug Qovernor Stevens' absence, had made me their agent for the time
being, and desired them all to come to my place and remain with me,
and that provisions should he furnished tJiem.
With this arrangement they were much pleased, came in, delivered
np their arms, and commenced at once to put up their lodges within
a stone's throw of my own buildings, and in a few days the whole
tribe were permanently settled around me.
On the evening of the 12th there was a great commotion in the
camp of my Indians. Some were manifesting great delight, for some
reason, by dancing, singing, and shouting.
I went amongst them to learn the cause. They did not seem in-
clined to give me any information, but I soon ascertained from one of
the old men of the tribe that an express had arrived from the hostile
camp in the Yakima country, bringing the intelligence to the Indiana
west of the mountains that the Yakimas, Cayuses, and Walla- Wallas,
some fif^n hundi-ed warriors, had attacked Major Haller's command,
who had marched into the Yakima country to demand the murderers
of Agent Bolon, had defeated him after a two days' fight, and driven
him out of the country.
On the next day (the 13th) an express from Fort Vancouver, with
despatches for Acting Governor Mason, passed my place, bringing tbe
intelligence of Major Haller's defeat, thus confirming what I bad been
told by the Indians the evening previous. V- r
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I waa now conriHced that the greatest watchfulnesa voald be nece»-
«ary ; that expreaees, no doubt, would he constantly sent from the
Yakima'B to the Indians west of the Cascades, detailing their soo-
oesees, and endeavoring, by every argument, to induce the tribes and
bands still friendly to take part in the war.
Should arguments fail, then threats would no doabt be resorted to,
■which subsequently proved to be the fact ; for not long afterwards it
was ascertained by the local agents from friendly Indians that spedil
messengers bad been sent from the Yakima and Klikitat chiefi,
Kam-i-ab-kin, Skloom, and Ow-hi, to the hostile chiefs west of the
mountains, to inform the tribes, onesndall, in the Sound, thatifthe;
persisted in refusing to join in the war, that they (the Yakimas) would
inarch a strong force into the country and make slaves of them for
life.
Threatening to make slaves of the slaveboldera (for many of tbe
tribes on the Sound own slaves) they undoubtedly thought would bt
soccwsiiil in bringing about a general outbreak of all tbe tribes west
of the Cascades.
At £rst the friendly Indians were ver}' much alarmed at the threit,
•nd many, no doubt, joined through fear of its execution. But being
ftssured by the agents and whites generally that if the Indians on the
reservations remained friendly and quiet they would be protected
against the hostiles, their fears partially passed away.
I mention the general fact simply to show how much the authoritits
bad to contend with against the efforts of the powerful tribes east of
the mountains to force all the Indians into tne war, begun, as th«
liostiles averred, for the sole pnrpose of exterminating or driving from
the country all American settlers, and which war, they declared, they
-would prosecute until their object was attained or they themselrea
were aunihilated.
With a spirit of this kind manifested, it will readily be seen ho*
«re«t tbe necessity for caution and firmness on the part of those hav-
inc charge of reservations, tbe effectof these threats extending as they
4ii to every hand and tribe west of the Cascades.
The excitement amongst the Indians under my charge, caused hj
the news of Major Haller's defeat, had pretty much subsided, wheo
the intelligence of the murder of Col. Moses and Miles, near the
Ifacbess pass, on the Slst of October, startled the whole country.
"War was now inevitable west of tbe Cascade mountains, and in the
<«ettlements upon Puget Bound. Close upon the heels of the murder
'Of Col. Moses and Miles followed the massacre of famili^ on White
river by Nelson and his band.
The most intense excitement prevailed. Every few days brought
the sad news of the murder of some of oor citizens, and the destruc-
tioD of dwellings by the hands of savages.
All this greatly increased my anxiety. My neighbors for mile*
mrmmd had abandoned their homes, placed their families in bloclc
faoases, and themselves taken the field against the enemy.
I had taken the responsibility upon myself of endeavoring to keep
the Chehalis tribe from joining in the war. They were all around
tne, and of (H>urse I would not abandon my post. Thoomods of ladiaDS
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\reio in the country who to-day were profeesedly friendly, but who
to-morrow might all be hostile.
The murder of aome of our citizens, the abandonment of others of
their homes, and the successes of the hostiles, greatly excited many of
the ladians under my charge, and called for renewed vigilance and
double duty, I had hut one man with me &a an aasiatant — my son,
Thomaa Ford — and for twelve nights neither of ua slept a moment.
I had enjoined upon my Indians the necessity of keeping within their
lodgesatler dark, which they, so far as I could ascertsiu, obeyed.
My determination was, if possible, to keep the hostiles from having
any communication with them, thus exciting and urgiag them to joio
the enemy. During this critical period, either myself or my son made
a duty to be amongst the Indians as much as possible through the
day, to talk to them and impress upon them the fact that it would be
far better for them to stand aloof from the hostile Indians, and to bare
nothing to do with them. That in the end the white man would be
the conqueror, and all those Indians who had fought against them
would most likely be severely punished. The great portion of the
tribe admitted this fact, and again assured me that they were not
desirous of going to war, that they had no reason to fight the whttee,
that they had ever been treated kindly by them, and finallytfaat they
desired to leave in peace always.
To this sentiment a few restless spirits would not assent, but seemed
determined to quit the camp and join the hostiles. I told them that
all who wished to go with Leschi in the war were free to do so ; that
DOW was their time ; that I would give them their guns ; but that
when they got without the lines of the encampment they must look
out for themselves, for the whites would hunt them like bears, and
sboot them wherever they could he found. I gave them to understand
that when once they left the camp, with the intention of joiuiag the
war party, they never could return in peace ; that they were doomed
men sooner or later.
I again called upon all who wished to leave to come forward and
take their guns, but not a man moved for that purpose.
I then assured them that so long as they remained friendly they
should be furnished with provisions and taken care of ; and that if at
maj time the hostile bands should wish to force them into the war, by
threatening to attack them, they must inform me, and I would take
measures for their protection.
This proved to be the last demonstration, to my knowledge, on the
part of any of the tribe to join the enemy, and the last, too, of any
manifestatation of discontent.
Several of the head men of the tribe came to me very soon after, and
insisted that I should permit them to share with me the fatigue of guard
duty, that it was for their safety as well as mine, and they wished to
relieve me of a portion of the labor. I selected several of those I
considered the most reliable men and formed a regular guard, and
on several occasions through the winter their good faith and friend-
ship was satisfactorily tested, at least so far aa outward acts, their
protestations, and very satis&ctory conduct, would warrant me in
judging. It may be possible that at the very time they were giving
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me tbeir asBDranoeB of friendship and neutrality is the >Tar, they may
have been plotting the murder of myeelf and family.
It 16 UDDeceseary for me to say anything in regard to Indian char-
acter. All who know them well can bear teotimony that for treachery
they probably have few equals.
As regards the Indians under my charge, I have to say that, from
the time I gave the restless ones to understand that there was no mid-
dle course ror them to take, that they must be friends or foes, I have
had DO trouble with them ; I have never given an order that haa not
been cheerfully obeyed. Therefore, taking into consideration the fact
that many of them were intermarried with hands that were hostile,
and that many of their friends were in the war, I think they deserve
much credit for their good conduct ; not only for their resistance to
overtures repeatedly made them to join the enemy, hut for conquer-
ing the feelings of hostility which is more than likely they felt to-
wards the whites on the breaking out of the war.
On the 25th of April, the services of the special agent having
charge of the Lower Chehalis and other bands around Gray's harbor
having bees dispensed with, you were pleased to appoint me special
agent ibr the western district, thus placing under my charge those In-
dians.
About this time the Lower Chehalis were reported unfriendly. I
immediately despatched my son, Thomas Ford, and four of the head
men of the Upper Chehalis, to ascertain the difficulty, and to tell
those Indians that I was now their agent, and to invite some of the
head men of the tribe to coma and see me.
The chief of the tribe, Te-la-auk, and several of the head men, re-
turned with my son. I learned from them that some difSculty had
occurred between them and their former agent, and they complained
that they had been uncivilly treated. They said they had no dispfi-
sition to go to war with the whites ; that they had endeavored to treat
all white men civilly, and, with some few exceptions, had no occasion
to treat them otherwise, and all they desired waa a like treatment Id
return. They made the usual declaration of friendship, and hopeid
that nothing might occur to break the friendly relation existing be-
tween them and the "Bostons."
Some presents were then distributed among them, and they re-
Inrned to their tribe highly gratified with their visit, and up to the
present time no further difficulty baa occurred.
On the 13th of May I was informed hy you that from that date my
district would include the Cowlitz Indians.
Some difficulties had occurred there, and I was instructed at once
to visit the Cowlitz reservation and ascertain the nature of these
troubles. I soon fonnd out that the greatest trouble was a too free
use of whisky by the local agent, (who was promptly removed,) aa
well as by all the Indians. I would therefore respectfully suggest
that the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon the Cowlitz In-
dians would be their removal from that community.
I am sorry to say that there are men in our midst, claiming to be
civilized Americans citizens, who, if their acts he taken as evidence,
have bad a morbid desire and determination to throw every obatacle
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in the way of the authorities in the bringing of this unhappy and
disastrous war to an end. For its commencement they are partially
responsihle, inasmuch as they previously labored hard to creata
Among the tribes with whom treaties had been made b dissatisfactioa
uith tnese treaties. They took especial pains to impress upon the In-
dians the idea that they had been swindled by the superintendent of
Indian affairs out of their lands ; and after those treaties were coa-
Aummated, and the usual presents distributed, Indians were advised
to return those presents. Tbey have, too, furnished those Indians
who had been placed on reservations during the war with liquor, for
the very purpose, it would seem, of inciting them to hostilities. The
hostiles in the field, who had murdered our defenceless women and
children, and afterwards mutilated their bodies in the most inhnmaa
manner, have been furnished by these white fiends with the subsist-
ence that save them the strength to commit these barbarities. They
have acted as spies for the enemy, keeping them advised of the move-
ments of our troops, in order that, after their hellish purposes were
accomplished, escape from punishment might be easy.
These are some of the difficulties against which the authorities of
this Territory have had to contend in the prosecution of this war.
If the gates of the infernal reffiuns had been thrown open and a
score of its inmates permitted to have come upon the scene of action,
they would have retired in deep mortification, satisfied that they were
more than matched in deeds of darkness and rascality by those already
occupying the field ; and when you, as governor of the Territory,
with all the responsibilities upon his shoulders of conducting this
war, as the commander-in-chief of the volunteer forces, with all the
responsibilities of the management of the thousands of Indians in his
superintendency, who, as yet, had not taken part in the troubles ;
when he, as a faithful public officer, attempted to bring these men to
justice for their traitorous acts, other men, claiming higher social re-
lations, actuated perhaps by the "almighty dollar," have appeared
as their apologists and defendants.
la making these representations I have been led to use strong lan-
ffuage, perhaps too much so ; but circumstances require it. I wish
toe facts to he placed on record ; I wish it known in the future history
which may be written of the war in Washington Territery how many
and what kinds of difficulties were thrown in the way of the officers of
the Indian Department in the discharge of their arduous duties.
With white OS well as Indian foes in the field, having to fight the
oneand wateh the other, the difficulties which the authorities have
had to labor under must be known to be appreciated. It required
almost superhuman efforts under these circumstances to prosecute .the
war against the hostiles, and at the same time give to the Indian re-
lations of the Territory such attention as they were entitled to.
But, thank God, we had in you, as governor and superintendent of
Indian affairs of the Territory, a man of iron nerve and will, of un-
tiring energy, equal to any and all emergencies, and with ample
capacity for carrying them out. Entering into the war without a
dollar to prosecute it with, depending solely upon the patriotism of
the people to assist and aphold you in carrying it on, it nas, with all
the obstacles thrown in the way, yielded to the genius of it> leading
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Spirit, and is now brought, as th© commanding general of the depart-
iiicnt of the Pacific says, "to an end on Puget sound."
The Upper and Lower Chehalis tribes of Indians are now anxious to
make a treaty. They wish to become permanent, to have their reser-
vation set apart and to move on to it. They seem desirous of living
more like the whites, of cultivating lands and raising stock. They
are strong, in good health, and capable of performing much labor ;
many of them are expert wood choppers and shingle makers, and
were they permanently located would, I have no doubt, be very nsefnl
in assisting in the erection of buildings on the reservatiou.
A location can he selected where there is an abundance of good farm-
ing lands, plenty of timber, and natural meadows, more than suffi-
cient to supply all their stock for years to come. The Chehalis river
traverses their country from east to west, affording not only fine fish-
ing grounds, but also, with its numerous springs and branches, an
aoH>Ie supply of water for all farming purposes.
If it he the aim of the government to improve the condition of these
people, and to open a way for their civilization, every obstacle should
be removed which would prevent the accomplishment of the great end.
By being located upon a reservation, with an agent to reside ood-
stantly with them who would take an interest in their affairs, tare
their attention to ^ricultaral pursuits, the improvement of their
lands, and encourage them in their labors by teaching them how to
perform their duties, they would, in a very great measure, abandon
their propensity for roaming among other tribes and in the white set-
tlements.
It may seem discouraging to commence farming operations with a
class of people whose habits are at variance with industrial pursuits,
and to many it would look to he an impossibility to attach them to
any mode of life other than that of a roaming and idle one. To civilize
an Indian you must first teach him how to work.
As you are aware, I have resided amongst these Indians for many
years. Those that were boys when I first came to the country are
now men. They have grown up under my notice, and I am led to
believe that a few years of jadiaons management, and the exercise of
the right kind of influences, would greatly improve their present con-
dition.
I think I can assert with confidence that, were they once placed npoD
a permanent reservation where they could have the assurance of^ no
interference on the part of the whites in respect to their lands, they
would very soon be in comfortable circumstances, and that the exaoi-
ple set by the more sober and steady ones would eventually bring them
all into a quiet and peaceable community.
The following will show the census of the Indians in the "Cheholis
and Coast districts," and now under my charge :
1st. Kuin-ae-alts andEwille-hates... 493
2d. Lower Chehalis 217
3d. Upper Chehalis 216
4th. UowlitE Indians and Tai-tim-pans 240
Total number .....^:^^^, yj^
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On a recent visit to the Lower Chehalie, theywere quiet and en-
gaged in taking fish. Many of the Kuin-ae-aUa, and Kuille-pates
were on a visit to this tribe, and reported their people peaceable, and
in general good health.
Very i-espectfully, your most obedient,
aiDNEr G. FORD, Sr.,
Special Indian Agent,
QoverDor Isaao I. Stbtbns,
Oovemor and Superintendent Indian Jffaira, W. T.
No. 16.
OrncB IsDiAN AasRcr,
Vancouver, Washington Territory, September 20, 1856.
Snt: I herewith transmit yon my annnal report of the discharge of
the duties of my ofGce.
I reached Olympia April 11, 1855, and reported to you for inatrno-
tions. About the 10th of May I accompanied you to the Dalles to-
b'ansact bussinees for the department, per instructions, from which
place I returned to Olympia to take charge of the disbursements of the
snperintendency during your absence.
The whole machinery of the Indian service of this Territory was,
in all its parts, moving smoothly on, until the approach of fall, wheD
numerous and unmistakable signs of discontent were manifest amongat
all the Indian tribes, until no doubt remained of their determinatioD
to make war upon the whites.
Immediately after the defeat of Major Haller, by a force vastly snp^
rior to bis, hostilities commenced in various parts of the Territory.
Being upon the Columbia river in the discharge of duties assigned
me, I sought a conlerence with General Palmer, superintendent In-
dian affairs of Oregon, at which it was determined that the only
policy to be pursued by the officers of the Indian service of the Territo-
ries was to separate the friendly from the hostile Indians, by collect-
ing and placing the friendly ones upon temporary reservations under
the surveillance of local agents, taking from them their arms, and
maintaining them, so far as they were not able to do so themselves in
consequence of the change in their mode of life, which policy I imme-
diately introduced into this district by collecting all tne Indians not
engaged in war upon reservations, and appointing local agents to
take charge of them, as follows :
276 Indians at Vancouver, H. Fields local agent.
300 Indiana at Cascades, Q. B. Simpson local ^ent.
300 Indians at Cowlitz Landing, (on Cowlitz river, 30 miles from
mouth,) 8. Flunondon local agent.
360 Indiana at Ford's, (on Ford's prairie, 30 miles south of Olym-
piaj) O. Gr. Ford, sr,, local agent.
300 Indians on Chebalis river, 30 miles below Ford'Sj-B. CrArm-
atrong local agent. ' > t^iOOglC
104 ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN SERVICE.
Ae appreheneioBS were felt lor the good conduct of the Indiana of
that region of country lying on the coast between the Chehalis and
Columbia rivers, numbering about 1,200, I appointed Mr. Travers
Daniels special agent for that district of country, instructing him to
travel from point to point, settle differencea amongst the different
tribes, prevent emiftsariea from the hoatiles inducing them to engage
in the war, and maintain the friendly feeling they had for the whito.
And it is owing to his efficient exertions that these Indians were in
DO way implicated in the war, and are now firm friends of the whites.
They were not subsisted at the expense of the department, but pn>-
Tided for themselves ; hut many presents of provisions and clothing
were made them, to counteract the influence of the hostiles, who en-
deavored to bribe them to engage in the war.
Too much credit cannot be given the above named local agents for
the courage and judgment they exercised in maintaining the friendly
feeling of the different bands under their charge, and, as it seemM
then, jeopardizing their lives to preserve the country from a general
Indian war. The war had been long contemplated, and many tribes
east of the Cascade mountains had, as they supposed, effected a com-
bination with all the tribes to wage a general war against the whites,
and it was understood amongst the tribes on this side of the monn-
tains that the destruction of yourself and party, on your way from the
Blackfeet country, was to be the signal for the outbreak. At the time
you were expected to have been on the way, they circulated tte report
that you were cut off, supposing it was so. Consequently many were
precipitated into the war, but the majority had either changed their
minds or deceived the emissaries from the instigators of the war, when
they agreed to embark with them. The latter, I think, was the case
with some, especially with the tribes upon Fuget Sound, as they have
A very correct idea of the extent and power of the white race, from
the visits made by great numbers of them to California, on vessels en-
g^ed in the lumber trade.
There is no doubt that you owe the safety of yourself and party to
your detention in the Blackfeet country.
At this time a gloom hung over the country, and the general belief
was that ere long we would hear the war whoop sounded by all the
Indians who then professed friendship, as they are generally governed
by their fears or desire of gain ; and the war party were gaining a
preponderance on the other side of the mountains by their successes,
ana were able and would offer inducements in the way of presents to
ihose that were friendly to join them. But upon your arrival new
features were put upon affairs in a comparatively short time. By yonr
successful efforts in raising sufficient troops out of a limited and sparsely
aettledcountry, to check the progress ofttie hostile Indians at all pointo
on this side of the Cascade mountains, and your determined prosecu-
tion of the war, they were driven to the other side, changing the seat
of the war from the settlements into the heart of the Indian country,
which course deterred all those who had not been precipitated into it
from taking part, and this region of country entirely escaped the hor-
tors of an Indian war.
On the 5th of March the services of local agent B.^^^^^m^ng
ESTIHATES rOK IHDIAIT 8ERTICI: 10*'*
were termiDftted, and the lodiaDH in his charge allowed to roam as
before.
On the 2lBt of April I departed from Olympia for this place to take
immediate charge of this district, assigned me by you as superintend-
ent of Indian afiairB. The reservations in charge of local agents Q-.
0. Ford, sr., and S. Flunondon being detached from it.
On the 27th of May the services of Special Agent Daniels were
terminated.
The Indians assembled at the Cascades in charge of Local Agent
Q. B. Simpson, up to the time of the attack upon the town by the
Indians, were well behaved, well disposed, and submitted cheerfully
to the requirements of their agent, when many joined the war-
party, of which a few were taken prisoners by the military, but after-
wards delivered over to the civil authorities. For injuries sustained
by those who maintained friendship, I made reparation by presents of
goods and provisions. On the 3d of June I reassembled them, end
appointed William F. Lear local agent.
About the lOtb of July a white man living at Chenook, near the
mouth of the Columbia, having for a wife an Indian woman belong-
ing to the Cbenook tribe, shot her in a drunken row. He was arrest^
and sent to Fort Vancouver, and confined to await his trial. But this
did not meet their ideas of justice, as they do not comprehend the
workings of civilized laws ; and as this was the fourth murder com-
mitted by whites upon their tribe within eighteen months, thoy were
much excited and exasperated. Fearing that the feeling might be
imparted to the neighboring tribes, which would cause serious diffi-
culty in our midst, I proceeded to Chenook with some goods and pro-
visions, where, assembling the tribe together, I allayed aU had feeling
by paying to the relatives of the deceased the value they set upon her
life, which is their mode of adjusting all wrongs committed. Such
occurrences cannot be entirely provided against, except by non-inter-
course betwixt Indians and whites.
Agreeably to your instructions, I have removed the Indians from
tbe Vancouver and Cascades reservations to a new reservation in the
Yakima country, commencing from the Columbia river, twenty miles
shove the Cascades, where they will have more room, not be intruded
upon by the whites, and have better means of providing for them-
selves. As they have had but limited opportunities during the sum-
mer for laying in their winter supplies, tbey will require some assist-
ance from the department in their maintenance.
Their removal from this place was made on the 28th, and from the
Cascades on the 30 tb of August; they being sent up the river in steam-
boats and their stock by land, both Indians and stock having a mili-
tary escort, kindly furnished by Colonel Wright, commandant of
Fort Vancouver, to prevent any collision with citizens. The removal
took place without any accident, and they were all satisfied with the
change. Before their departure, I provided the destitute and needy
with provisions and clothing, in view of the approaching winter, as
their tried friendship and patience under many privations merited it,
many times submitting to wrongs from citizens from whomihey had
a right to expect prot^tioD. - ^ 1 > CtOOJ^Ic
106 ESTIMATES rOS IHDIAK SBBTIOB.
The services of Local Agents Fields and Lear ceased with the re-
moval of the Indians under their chnrge, and I appointed Alfred Town-
send local agent, to take charge of both hands, as well as any other
handa that may come in apon the new reservation. As a great many
are expected in from the hostile country who will be destitute, from
having their supplies captured by the volunteers, I have stored a large
amouut of supplies at the Dalles, in charge of Local Agent Noble,
sufficient to meet any emergency that may arise.
It is with much gratification that I can say that the humane inteo-
tions of the government have been Justly exercised towards the Indians
by the authorities of this Territory. Should your present efforts to
hold a council at Walla- Walta with the various tribes east of the
Cascade mountains result in terminating the war, the peace would be
a final one; but should you fail, I would not venture a prediction as
to when it would terminate. Matters are in a most critical position.
I would not be surprised to bear of a final peace, or to hear of the
war's raging more furiously than ever.
I am not yet fully satisfied, in my own mind, that the Indians are
the real instigators of the war, as there are whites living in the inte-
rior who have ulterior objects to be benefited by a general war of the
Indians against the whites.
Since my arrival here my whole attentiou has been directed to in-
stilling into the minds of the Indiaas the charitable intentions of tJie
government, and preparing them for the change they will experience;
which can only w done by degrees, by adapting your arguments to
their mode of reasoning, as they will not relinquish their superstitions
and time-honored customs for religious and civilized views until they
are convinced of the practical benefits to be derived.
Id the present position of affairs I cannot anticipate that any bene-
ficial change can be made from the present condition of the Indians
for several months to come, and cannot at present suggest any course
to be pursued towards them di£ferent from the present one.
As the expenses of this agency for the present year will be gov-
erned by the general policy pursued throughout the Territory, they
must be included in the gross estimates of the superintendent of In-
dian afiairs.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN CAIN,
Indian Ageft.
Hon. Isaac I. Stbvxns,
Qomrnor and Superintmdent of Indian Affairs,
Washington Ttrritmy.
Having been appointed by Indian Sab- Agent Captain J. Cain as
local Indian agent for the district of Vancouver on the 23d day of
October, 1855, and having acted under said appoint^^^ ^n,^at ca-
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pacity from that date until the 30th day of August, 1856, (at which
time the duties of the oiBce closed,) I respectriilly submit to you the
following report:
In accordance with the instructions I received from Captain Cain, I
at once proceeded to collect all the friendly Indiana and place them
under strict police on the military reserve at Fort Vancouver, I found
them considertihly scattered ; the larger portion, however^ (about 150,)
I found on Lewis river. These I removed at once, and continued
collecting and removing them to the reserve, until they numbered in
all about 225. In consequence of the excited state of feeling existing
generally among the white population, caused by the depredations
committed by the hostile Indians in other portions of the Territory,
considerable difficulty has been experienced in securing the safety of
the Indians, and saving their property from loss ana destruction.
In effecting this object, I am much indebted to your agent. Captain
Cain, for directions and assistance on all occasions when necessary.
I am also indebted to the military officers at Fort Vancouver, who
have always afforded every assistance when called for, as has fre-
quently been the case.
Some of the Indians had considerable property of different descrip-
tions, such as houses, farming tools, horses, and other stock, which I
have endeavored to collect and keep in safety for their benefit ; hut,
in spite of all my efforts, I have not been able to prevent considerable
loss and waste. All their houses at Lewis river have been burned,
and all their farming tools destroyed, and out of about two hundred
horses, thirty have been stolen or lost, exclusive of several, which
have been recently recovered, found in the possession of wbiteB,'(to use
the most charitable expression,) under very autpicdous circumstances.
Since these Indians nave been here, it has been necessary, for their
own safety, to confine them mostly to the limits of the reserve, which
has, in a great measure, cut tbem off from their usual resources of
obtaining their own subsistence by hunting, fishing, &c. , and I have
been obliged to supply them with a limited amount of supplies (prin-
cipally flour) to meet their necessities.
These Indians, since they have been under my charge, (up to the tima
of their removal to the White Salmon river, on the 28tb of August,)
have generally conducted themselves properly, and have manifested
□onebutfeelingsof friendshipand good faith. They have always been
friendly to the whites, and I am confident there are but few, if any, of
them who would, under any circumstances, consent to join the hostiles.
Indeed, it would seem they have more reason to complain of injustice
than the whites, for I am sorry to inform you that several of their
number have been brutally and inhumanly murdered by parties of
whites acting, probably, under excited and misguided foelings of
revenge, produced by recent acts of the hostile Indians committed on
the whites. I will refer to one or two of these cases, as the facts came
to my knowledge.
About the 6th of April last, a party of friendly Indians, consisting
of two men, two women, and a child, was murdered at the Cas-
cades. They were a portion of a party of Indians furnished Colonel
Wright at this place, by his request, to act for him as gui^^^v4|^-
108 ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN SEHTICE.
terpreters, and they were then on their return home. Provided with
s paeB from the commanding officer, they started hy themaelves acroes
the portage for the boat landing, ahout four miles below, to take the
steamer for this place. Failing to arrire there as expected, search
was made for them, and their dead bodies were found m the wood a
short distance from the portage trail. They had been murdered in
the most brutal manner ; and, I am sorry to say, the parties upon
whom the very strongest supi'Ctons rest as having beeu the perpe-
trators of this inhuman deed, were whites. Among those who were
murdered were the father, wiij, and child of Spencer, a friendly chief,
who was at that time in the service of Colonel Wright, and who, not-
withstanding his wrongs or attributing the outrageous acts of a Aw
to the whites generally, has remained faithful, and has rendered as
many important services up to the present time.
A few days after the above occurrence an Indian boy, by the name of
George, (about sixteen years old,) was shot and daugerously wounded
while at work in a field near the house of Mr. Crate, about foar miles
above Vancouver,
Mr. Crate and his family were not at home, havingleft his place
and stock in charge of this boy during his absence. While the boy
was at work, a man came to the fence a few yards distant and aaked
him where Mr. Crate and his wife were? He answered him, and
turned again to his work, when the man raised his gun and fired.
The boy fell to the gronnd, the ball having entered his back and
passed out of his side. The man then left, doubtless supposing his
victim dead. The boy succeeded, wounded as he was, in making his
way to the house of Mr. Strange, (about a mile below,) who brought
him into camp, where his wound was attended to, and he has since re-
covered. Suspicion, amounting almost to certainty, rests npon a man
by the name of Ballard as having committed this unprovoked and
cowardly act. Ballard was heard to say the morning previous " that
he would kill some Indian before night." His having been seen to
go to, and return from Crate's place about the time the hoy was shot,
and his disappearance immediately afterwards, together with other
circumstances in connexion, leave but little doubt of his being the
guilty party.
In accordance with my instructions, I commenced the remoTal of
the Indians on the 28th day of August to the temporary reserve
between the mouth of the White Salmon and Klickatat rivers. Twen-
ty-two Indians were sent up by land, in charge of their stock, and
two hundred and three were sent up with their baggage by steamer.
At the Cascades, on our way up, arrangements were made hy Cap-
tain Cain with the Indians living at that place for their removal ateo
to the mouth of the White Salmon.
The Vancouver Indians were landed at their place of destination
on the 1st, and the Cascade Indians on the 6th of September. The
latter are encamped at the mouth of the White Salmon river, and the
former three miles ahove, npon a large bottom known as Jocelyn'a
place.
The Indians generally appeared satisfied with their removal to this
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place, where the; can hare more liberty and secarity io their Dsual
parsaits, until some permaneDt treaty can be made with them.
For your informstion relative to my accounts, &c., I beg to refer
you to my third quarterly returns.
With the greatest respect, I have the honor to he your roost obedient
servant,
H. FIELDS,
Local Indian Jgent.
Hie Excellency I. I. Stbvbns,
Superintendent Indian Jffuira, W, T.
No. 18.
LocAi- Indian Aobnct,
At tU DaUea of the Columbia, October 1, 1856.
8lR : In reply to your communication of September 2, 1866, calling-
on me respecting the condition of Indian affairs within my agency, I
wonld respectfully submit the following report :
I was appointed local Indian agent by Special Agent Shaw for the
" Weah-ham" and ChU-ah-hut bands of Indians on the first day of
December, 1856, and immediately entered upon the duties of my
office, which I have discharged continnously up to the present time.
The usual place of residence of the above named trioes is on the
north side of the Olumbia river, extending from the Dalles of the
river to a point about three miles below the Dalles village.
Owing to the existence of hostilities in the country, all the banda
disposed to be friendly towards the whites were, by the Oregon agents,
collected in the vicinity of the military post on the south aide of the
Columbia, at which point I found them upon roy taking charge.
For the first four months their condition was not materially cnanged,
having on hand their usual supply of provisions. But the natural
improvidence of Indians, together with the restraint thrown around
them, rendered it necessary to furnish them with some supplies towards
spring and which continued until summer was well advanced. From
the same reasons they have been deprived of the necessary facilities
for making them comfortable during the coming winter, consequently
humanity and policy alike dictate that their wants should he supplied.
The above named hands and others in this vicinity who remain
friendly, suffered much from the loss of property in consequence of the
war.
The village and many of the caches (stores) of provisions belonging
to the Wesh-hams, were destroyed by parties going to the Yakima-
country last fall, by which they have suffered much inconvenience.
Kot withstanding the many grievances they have labored under,
their general conduct has been very good. They at all times have
been ready to abide by my advice or decisions.
In July the condition of the war was such that it was thought pru-
dent for friendly Indians to go to the north side of the river opposite
this place. I therefore directed the Indians under my charge to
netnrD to their village at the fishery, where they remain at present^
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aod where they have Bucceeded in supplying themselves with consid-
erable quantities offish.
The Wesh-ham hand numbers at present as follows ;
Males over twelve years of age E>2
Males under twelve years of age 20
Females over twelve years of age 76
Females under twelve years of age 18
Total 166
The Chit-ah-hut band numbers at present :
Males over twelve years of age IS
Males under twelve years of age i
Females over twelve years of age 15
Females under twelve years of age 4
Total 38
Making the sum total of both hands 204 souls.
I have DOW advised yoa fully in regard to the Indians originally
filaced in my charge, hut owing to the absence of a general or special
Agent in this section of country, I have been compelled to act beyond
cny duties as local agent, in receiving and providing for Indians that
have been declared friendly by the military, and turned over to meat
Indian agent.
Among the prominent men and their bands belonging to tliis Terri-
tory (W. T.) that have thut; surrendered themselves to the military
authorities are the following :
Dido and Albert, (iClickatats) with their followers to the number
of 90 souls. After remaining in my charge for some time at thii
glint they were permitted to return to their own country at the great
amas Labe.
"Sou-tos," of theSkien band, with 60 of his people.
" Tah-Rill " and "Elet-pamer." The former a chief of the Skieo
~hand, and the latter the chief of a hand of Walla-Wallas, living
-opposite the mouth of John Day's river. The whole number of per-
sons attached to these chiefs number 200 souls. They were directed
to establish their temporary residence at the Dalles fishery, until
aome suitable disposition could be made of them.
These people brought in quite a number of stolen horses, the pro>
perty of the whites, most of which have been identified and tnrned
■over to their respective owners.
There have also been large numbers of Indians that have surien-
•dered themselves to the military, belonging to the Oregon superin-
-tendency, and are now in charge of that department at this point.
It has been made a point before receiving or taking in charge any
Indians that have heretofore been hostile, that they he declared by
the military frieudly Indians.
Upon their arrival I foond them in a very destitute condition, and
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have been compelled to furnish them subsistence. Owing to the
season being so far adtranced, they hare been unable to put np any
considerable supply of provisions for the winter, consequently neces-
sity will compel us to furnish them with supplies during the coming
winter, or the circumstances will compel tliem to commit depreda-
tions upon the property of the whites.
AH of which is most respectfully submitted.
I am, sir, your most obedient,
J NO. T. NOBLE,
IjOcoI Indian Agent /or Weah-ham and Chit-at-kut Bands.
John CAm, Esq.,
Indian Agent Coaat Eeaervatioa District, Vancouver, W. T.
No. 19.
Bqmrt of Special Agent B. F. Shaw.
Vahooovbh, Washikoton Tkebitoey,
F^yruary 10, 1856.
Sir : I have the honor to submit the following report of my opera-
tions in the Indian country from the 1 0th of April to February 10,
1856;: *
Id April, 1855, agreeably to your instructions, I had an interview
with Leschi, a sub-chief of the Nesqually tribe, and informed him
that the reserTation he had chosen for his people was not suitable, and
that application would be made to the President to enlarge or change it
for a more suitable one.
In May I visited the Cowlitz and Upper Chehalis tribes of Indians.
On my arrival at their village I sent tor the principal chiefs, who aa-
Rembled in a very short time, when I proceeded to lay before them your
Ttewa in reference to purchasing their lands. I found them anxious
to sell their lands, but all insisted on having a reservation in their own
coUDtry. They would probably consent to take one reservation to-
gether. These Indians were remarkably friendly and well disposed
towards whit« settlers.
In the council I was informed by them that Leschi was circulating
a story among all the Indian tribes that if they sold their lands that
they also sold themselves for slaves ; that Governor Stevens had sent for
five large ships to transport all the Indians on to an island in the
ocean where the sun never shone. Although these people seemed
perfectly friendly yet they could not dismiss this idea from their minds.
On the receipt of this information I proceeded to Lescbi's, on Nes-
qually river, taking with me the men who had given me the informa-
tion. Ou arriving at the camp of Leschi I sent for the chiefs to meet
me the next day, which they did. On informing them of what I bad
learned at the Ohehalis village, Lescht replied that he had heard white
men say so, and that was his reason for circulating tbe reports. I then
asked them to bo with roe and show nie the men who had told them
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these stories. This they refased to do, saying that they iroDid Ik
killed if they did ; besides, they said they did not believe these storiee,
and that Q^overnor Stevens was their friend. I then explained to them
the stipulations of the treaty, which seemed to satisfy them. They alto
informed me that some white men at St«ilacoom had laaghed at them
for selling their lands for needles and bnttons, and that one of the
white men had offered to give them a red shirt to present to (JoTernot
Stevens.
After explaining the policy of the government, I took my letve of
them, they being to all appearaocesperfectly satisfied. From all thil
I was abl^ to learn the men who nad circulated these reports wen
residents of PurcS and Thurston connties, the most of them Eogliih
and French, though I could not get any positive proof against them.
On the 7th of June I joined Colonel Simmons, and proceeded witii
him to visit the different tribes of Indians on the Sound, Admiraltj
inlet, straits of Juan de Fuca, and the coast between Cape FUtterj
and Gray's harbor. At every village we visited we found that the
story of the land of darkness bad preceded us. We were asked it
each village if the stories were true. At all the villages were ezplaiced
to them the terms of the treaty made with them, which seemed to
satisfy them that the government was just and kind to the Indisui.
On my return to Olympia (the 20th of July) acting Governor Mi-
son showed me a letter, a petition signed by a number of citizeu
residing on White river, ana addressed to the commanding ofGcertt
Fort Steilacoom, calling on him for troops to he sent to their settle-
ments, OS they were in great danger, as tney believed, of being mas-
sacred by the White river or KHckatat Indians. At the same time I
was informed that they were holding a council at ConDell's prairie.
I immediately started for the scene of trouble, and on my arrival there
found some four hundred of them holding a grand council. Thej
appeared to be perfectly friendly, and on being informed that the
white people suspected them, laughed at the idea of a handful of In-
dians going to war with a powerful nation like the Americans, and
said they had collected together for the purpose of trading, which thei
did every year.
I was, however, satisfied that it was something unusual to see w
many men without any women, and on further inquiry I found that
they were counciling together for war with the whites, but could not
get all the chiefs to join in with them, and that the war party were
going home without effecting anything. Af^r explaining to them
the treaty stipulations they seemed to bef perfectly satisfied.
Finding I could learn nothing more J returned to Olympia. In
the month of August I learned by an Indian that some white men
had perished for want of water while passing through the Yakima
country. In the month of September Colonel Anderson informed me
that the Spokane Indians had received information that several pc^
Bon» had been kilted by the Yakima Indians.
I was then on my way with Captain Cain to meet you in the Spo-
kane country; but on arriving at Vancouver I was directed to proceed
to the Dalles and do all in my power to induce the Indians to observe
the treaties made with them by the government, and to bring to joi-
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tiee the murderers. On my arrivftl at the Dalles I fonnd that Mr.
Boloo had been murdered hy them while on a visit to Kam-ai-ak-um'a
village, and that Major Haller had left with one hundred infantry to
punish the murderers. I learned that some ten pMBons had been
killed in the Yakima Talley, On the second day after my arrival an
express reached the Dalles, that Major Haller had engaged them and
was entirely surrounded, and wanted more men and supplies. Lien-
tenant Day accnrdingly started with a detachment, and I determined
to accompany him, but the party met the major on his return to the
Dalles, having made his retreat in the night.
The result of the blunder on the part of the military was instantly
heralded to all the tribes west of the mountains, inviting them to join
and exterminate the Americans. This message took like wild-6re
with all the Indians, and immediately after the following tribes de-
termined to go to war: The Caynses, Walla-Wallas, Umatillas, Dee
Chutes, Tigh, John Day's River, Pelouse, Isle-de-Pierre, O-kin-i-
kaines ; and on the east of the Cascade mountains, Kesqually, White
Biver, Dewamish, and Washiogton Lake Indians, numbering in all
some fifteen hundred or two thousand warriors. The following chielk
were leaders of the war party; Kam-ai-ak-nm, Skloom, Shonany,
Onhi, Tais, Qualston, otherwise Ouhis-soa, (Yakimas ;) Epier, (Klick-
itat;) Peu-pen-mox-mox, (Walla-Walla;) Wi-a-tin-a-ti-meni, Wi-e-
cab. Five Crows, Um-hoalish, Wat-ta-stuai-tile, Wimp-smip-snort,
(Gayuses;) Tah-hin, Pash-a-ban, Stonish, (Umatillas;) Stock-u&t-leh,
Wi-Iaij-tui-leik, (Tigh and Des Chutes;) Teist, (John Day's Biver;)
Til-co-ichs, (Pelouse;) Moses and his brother, (Isle-de-Pierre.) On
the west side of the mountains, Quie-quil-ton, Qui-e-muth, Leschi,
Kitoap, Ked-as-cnt, kelson, Ali-ku-ku, (Nesquallys and White Biver.)
There is no doubt these Indians have been preparing for war for two
years, as they had a great amount of ammunition on hand.
The defeat of Major Haller by the Yakimas caused these tribes to
commence hostilities sooner than they intended. Their previous plan
was, to begin in the Yakima country first, and draw all the troops in
that direction, and thus enable thoKesquallysaad White Rivers to fall
on the settlementSj and massacre the unprotected inhabitants and burn
all the property. Their plan was only prevented being carried oat
by the lateness of the season and the unexpected return of Captains
Malony and Hays, who engaged them on White river and turned
their attention from the settlements. They had, however, previoiuly
killed several families on White river.
At the same time Pen-pen-moz-mox and the chiefs of the Caynses
were burning nud destroying the settlers' property in the valley of
the Walla-Walla, they having been previonsly driven off by the
threats of Feu-pea-moz-mox and his allies. These Indians were di-
vided into three parties, and controlled and led by three chiefs, as
follows: Kam-ai-ak-um, commanding the Yakimas, Klikatats, and
Isle-de-Pierre, who occupied the north side of the Upper Columbia
valley, extending east to Okinagan and west to the Cascade mount-
ains; Pen-peu-mox-mox occupying the south side of the Columbia
Talley, extending from Des Chutes to Snake and Pelouse rivers, and
commanding all the hostile tribes on the south side of the Colnmbia
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river. This chief commaDded all the roada leading to the iDterior,
and had his main camp of six or seven hundred warriors on the great
Kez Perces trail, with the avowed intention of cutting off all parties
passing from or into the interior. The other division on the west side
was commanded hj Leachi. These three chiefs were the most power-
ful in the Pacific, and occupied the most important points— Kam-ai-
ak<am and Leschi holding the direct road leading to the Colrille gold
mines, where a great many of our settlers had gone and wished to re-
turn, hut could not, on account of the road oeing waylaid "by these
chiefs.
Id the month of Kovember M^or Bsina moved into the Yakima
with 400 regulars, accompanied by Colonel Nesmith, with 450 toIud-
teers, who had instructions from Q-overnor Curry to co-operate with
the major in any movement he wished to make. On reaching the
valley with this large force, the main body of the Indians fled, taking
with them their cattle, women, and children, leaving 150 men behind
to retain the major until the main body made their escape. The com-
mand camped three days in the valley, which time, had they spent in
pursuit, would have resulted in the complete destruction of the In-
dians' provisions and the capture of their cattle — a victory which
would nave probably ended the war, as it was then winter^ and the
Indians had no other chance of gathering food. Bobbing the chief
of his wealth, would also have robbed him of his influence with his
tribe. But instead of following up tb^ enemy, and ending the war by
a few rapid blows, the troops were ordered into winter quarters at
Vancouver, leaving the Indians to return into the valley as soon as
the troops were out of it. This ended the campaign, as far as the reg-
ulars were coacerned. I accompanied M^or Bains' command to the
Yakima, and returned with it to the Dalles, and there learned that
G^eneral Wool had arrived at Vancouver, and had refused to muster
in a party of volunteers, which I had previously agreed with Uajor
Bains to have mustered into service, for the express purpose of escort-
ing me to the Spokane, where I expected to meet you, and assist you
in forcing your way through the hostile country. On receiving this
information, I started for Vancouver to see if I could not get an escort
to go and meet you. On my arrival at Cascade city I met M^r
Bains, who informed me that General Wool had refused to muster in
the volunteer company, and said that you needed no escort, and if
you should, you could obtain troops of General Harney, in the Sioux
country. Being informed that I could obtain no escort, I returned to
the Dalles.
I then accompanied the Oregon volunteers to the Walla-Walla val*
ley, from whence I would be enabled to send express to you through
the Nez Ferces country. On arriving at the valley the volunteers en-
gaged some seven hundred Indians, and, after a four-days' fight, com-
pelled them to cross over Snake river, and thus left the road open bt»-
tween the Nez Percys country and the Dalles. In the flght the chief
Peu-peu-mox-moz was killed. This was the first blow struck in the
war, but, unfortunately, could not he followed up by the volunteers
in consequence of the want of supplies and fresh animals to panne
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I bare been tinable to see but few of tbe lodians belonging to the
Yakima tribe. All tbe Indians that have remained friendly are a
band of WisaamH, under Coluas, numbering near three hnndred — men,
vomen, and children. The Spokaues and Coeur d'Alenea will remain
friendly in case an agent can be with them all the time to give them
the correct news ; but unless that is done, the hostiles will circulate
all kinds of reports among them, which will be believed, unless con-
tradicted. It will, therefore, be necessary to employ a good number
of local agents to keep all the Indians quiet that are now friendly.
Those that are now hostile it will be better to let the military con-
trol, as nothing but the fear of a good force will he of any use among
them, as they will only laugh at an agent for talking to them. In
lay opinion, nothing but a large mount^ force could effect anything,
as foot troops cannot overtake them. A regiment of dragoons would
be required, first to whip, and afterwards to keep these Indians quiet.
It will be impossible to do anything with these Indians in summer
time, as they then have a boundless country to roam over. Id the
winter the snow in the mountains compels them to stay in the val>
leys, where they are easily accessible. A regiment of dragoons, by
dividing and scouring these valleys in the winter, would efTectually
break them np, and bring them to terms. Agents should accompany
the troops, to take charge of tbe helpless old men, women, and chil-
dren ; it would show the rest that we punished none but the guilty,
and protected all who are innocent. Tnis wouM have a good effect on
the friendly tribes.
Nothing but military posts on the roads leading into the interior,
and near the Indian reservations, will enable an agent to control the
actions of both Indians and white men, as it woold stop both parties
from committing thefl, or any other crime, as they could be arrested
and tried on the spot. If the government had provided a aufiScient
number of agents for these tribes, to reside among them, I do not
think tbe war woold have broken out in the summer of 1666.
Several cbieft were exciting a feeling against the Americans, and
without any agent to contradict them, many of these lies were be-
lieved. Taking these reports together, with tbe defeat of Major Hal-
ler and the abandonment of the Walla-Walla valley by the American
settlers, made all the Indians suspicions — the more so from the fact
that the troops were advancing into their country. Tbe Indians who
were for war took advantage of the favorable moment, and circulated
tbe report that the soldiers were coming to kill all of them, and that
they might as well die with guns in their hands as not. All these
circumstances taken together made these Indians break ont into hos-
tilities sooner than they would otherwise have done.
It will bo the work of years to get everything right among these
tribes, as their understanding is very limited, and it will take con-
tinual labor on the part of agents to make them understand tbe policy
of the government.
Bespectfiilly, your most obedient,
B. F. SHAW,
Bpedcd Tndkm Agtnt, Wa^ngton TerrUory.
Oovernor Isaao I. Stbtbrb, <O^^Ic
SvperiiUendeitt ImUtM Jffeun, WathingttM IkrrUory.
116 X8TIHATE9 FOB IlTDIAir SEMTICE.
S^ort of St^Indian Agesi WtRiam Craig.
Lapuao, TSia FEBcia CotnnsT.
8lE : I hftTfi the honor to Bubmit the following report of my opera-
tions, and the condition of Indian affairs in the district aBBiened to
me, during the months of December, 185S, and JanoaiT', Febroaiy,
March, April, May, Jane, Jaly, and Angnst, 1856,
December, 1866. — On mj arrival in the Nez Feroes conntrj I foand
the Indiana at mj place, and, acxx)rding to instractiona, called a ooqd-
cil, and found them friendly disposed towarda the whites, asd that
they did not wish to go to war. I told them not to let the IndiaoB
who were at war mix at all with their people ; to which they answered
they could not. On the 12th, Governor Stevens and party came in.
The governor called a council of the Kez Ferc^a chiefs, at which ^
the principal men were present. He spoke to them abont the war
then existing between the Caynaes, Walln-Wallaa, and other tribes,
and the whites. They told the governor what Indiana were the lead-
ers in the war, and said that the Nez Forces did not wish to have
anything to do with it. Governor St«vena advised them to keep the
hostile Indians out of their country.
He alao aahed that some of the Kez FercSa would accompany him
on the road to the Dalles, which they agreed to do ; and there were
seventy in all, including twelve chiefs, who started down with bim.
I also accompanied the governor to the Wallar-Walla valley.
January, 1856. — The Kez Percys remained qaiet. The war did
not trouble them until the 25th, when five of them, four Caynaes and
one Nez Ferce, came to my house, and said they wished to be at
peace. I told them they had better go and see Colonel Cornelius, and
give themselves up ; that he had not come to punish good people, but
tt was had Indians he wished to punish. Some of them took my ad-
vice, while others returned to the war party, which was at that time
on Snake river, some forty miles from my place. The TSei. Ferces re-
mained quiet for some time, with the exception of a few Cayiisea, wbo
came to the Lower Nez Fercia, but were aent back to their own coon-
try immediately.
F^iruary. — The weather began to be mild, and the war party were
traveling aronnd for the express purpose (aa they said themselves) of
stealing. They said they did not care at all for the horses the whites
had taken from them, bntthat they would in return take horses from
other Indiana, (friendly.) I received intelligence that the war party
intended to ateal horaea from the volunteers. I immediately dnpatebed
an express, warning them of the design, and cautioning them to be
on the alert. On the return of my express, I learned that the friendly
Caynaes were on their way to the Kez Ferces conntry ; that Ksthan
Olney (Indian agent) had Riven such orders through his local agent,
Tallman, and that said Tallman was to accompany them to the Net
Percys country, then make a report to Agent Olney. I was much
surprised to hear of their moving into that oonntry, as I know Q«v-
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ernor Stevens had repeatedly oljected to a more of the kind. The
day they arrived in the Nez Perots country a Cayose came from Col-
onel Wright, with inBtructions to call the hostile Cayuses back to
their own country ; and from that time there was a regular express
line kept up, keepine the hostile party well posted with regard to
erery movement of uie command of Colonel Corneliue. I was not
aarprised that the colonel could not find the hostile Indians. I did
what I could to prevent all Indians passing hack and forth to the war
rirty. They said their orders were from a hig chief, (Colonel Wright.)
then told them they mast not come on the Nez Feroes reaervatioo.
March. — About the 12th, Colonel Cornelius moved against the In-
dians, bat at that time they were off in the Spokane and Yakima
countries, and remained there until he crossed the Columbia river, at
which time they crossed back into the Palouse country. About that
time Colonel Wright's messenger returned to the Dalles, when he
was sent back to see the hostile Indians, and instead of going to the
Cayase camp, went without delay to the Nez Perots country. He had
a letter from M^jor Haller (United States army) to me, wishing me to
let him pus ; that he was sent by Colonel Wright to call the Cayuses
into council ; also, that the colonel had moved with his force into the Ya-
kioM country. Afler some ten davs the messenger of Colonel Wright
left for the Caynse camp ; he found the Cayuses in the Spokane coun-
try. They told him tney did not wish peace by any means. They
said they had not expected the whites would call for peace, and as for
themselves, they were not tired of fighting. About tois time it began
to be dangeroos in the Nes Percys country, the bostiles were all
through the country, and I found it necessary to form a company of
Nez Perots to keep the hostile Indians from the station. The war
par^ had lUready held a council in the Palouse country, where they
said that the **8(^iera" all wished peace, and that it was only myself
and the Nez Percys that did not wish it. The Cayuses pretended a
fear that I would induce the Nez Perc^ to wage war upon them,
which made my situation at times extremely critical. The Nez Perc^
thought ti very strange that Col. Wright should call for peace before
the murderers were punished. I told them ho did not wish to harm
good people, only those who hod done wrong.
AprU. — The hostile Indians were all around, threatening this place
every day ; they said Colonel Wright wishes peace, and that if I was
out of the conntrr they would have peace ; that if they were to kill me
the trouble would end. On the 24tn the news came that Qeuit-ta-me,
the Bock Island chief, was on his way to my place with four hundred
men to wage war aguast the Nez Peroes ; that the war was at an end
with the wnites in general, and have turned against the Nes Percys
oad whites at Lapuai. I immediately sent out spies and found the
number of Indians greatly exaggerated, and that they were on the
hunt of stock, in the Palouse, alter Colonel Cornelius had passed.
Jtfay.— The Nes Perc^ still kept talking about Colonel Wright's
w^ishing to make peace, and that perhaps they might do something
contrary to the wish of the government by not letting the Cayuses
return through their country. I told them it was Qovernor Stevens'
instmctions to keep them out of the Nei PercSs ooontry, and hv
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alone must be obeyed ; to that they answered I was doing wrong. It
oaused considerable confuaion and hard feeling amongst the Nez Per-
ces. 1 then heard of a large party of hostile Indians coming on to
the Clear Water, below my place, and I took a part of my company
of Nez Percea and started to meet them at the forks of the river. It
was a party consisting of Caynses, Walla-Wallas, and Spokanes.
They said they came to the Looking-Glasa' country ; they had come to
get my property. Looking-G-lass told them, if they were after no
good, they had better return immediately ; but if they were for friend-
ship, he would accompany them to my place. They answered that
their hearts were not good ; they did not wish friendship from the
whites. About this time the news came that Kam-ai-ak-nm had sent
word to all the Indians to meet him in council at the Eamash ground,
that he was very anxious to see all his friends. Kam-ai-ak-um sent
word that the soldier chief (Colonel Wright) wished to make peace,
and he (Kam-ai-ak-um) wished to hear what his friends the Nea Per-
ces had to say. During the council I bad one of the Nez Percys to
attend , to listen to what might be said. Kam-ai-ak-nm did not attend
the council, hut his two brothers were there. They said that their
friends in Colonel Wright's camp told them that the whites intended
to wage an indiscriminate war against all the Indians in the whole
country ; that the whites only wished to keep them separate so that it
would be easier to kill them all ; but that it was a certain fact they all
had to die, and they had better take up their guns and all go to war
together. So many tales coming among the friendly Indians, would
of course have more or less weight. I heard the Nez Perc^ were on
their way across the mountains into their country; they bear a
ereat number of curious and exciting rumors. The Cayuses are pass-
mg through the Nez Percys country and talking very sancy. They
occasionally pass by my house.
July. — The Indians collected at my place to start down and meet
Captain Robie. On nty return with Captain Bobie'a train, I foDnd
about twenty-fire hundred Indians at my place. I called a coancil to
find out the feelings of some of the Indians who had just returoed
from the baffalo country, I fonnd a great deal of confusion among
them, caused by excitable tales raised and circulated by the Cayuses,
who were in the Nez Perc^ country. There were some four or five
of the Nez Ferces chiefs who said they did not wish any more prona-
ions sent into their country, neither did they wish any whites to come
among them. On Capt. Robie's return to Col. Shaw's camp in Walla-
WuUa valley. Col. Shaw sent a message to those chieb, wishing to
know their meaning, and why they talked in that way. I immediately
called them together, and had a very fair understanding ; and aa the
Cayuses had left for their own country, everything resumed the usual
quietness, and we got along very well.
Augvst. — The Indians went to their hunting and fishing grounds,
where they remained until I received instructions to call the Indians
to a council to be held in the Walla- Walla valley. I told the Indians
that Gov. Stevens was on his way to tbal point, and wished to see all
tne friendly Indians, and those of the hostile party who would come in
and submit themselves unconditionally, 1 1eftmypla(»J^^)(e.countnl
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on the 28Ui, in oompany with the Nez Percys, and reached your camp
at the council grouod on the 30th,
I am, Bir, very respectfully, your most obedient,
WILLIAM ORAIG,
Sub-Indian AgetU.
Governor Isaac I. Stbvens,
Superintendent Indian Affairs, Waakingfon Territory.
Sxtracta from Lieutenmnt-Oolonel and Special Agent Craigs's Utters of
March 22(2 to Governor Stevens.
" The Indians in my charge are doing very well aa a majority, but
there haa been some trouble among them caused by news which the
' Bed Wolf brought from agent Olney and superintendent Palmer,
who, he says, ordered him to move his friendly Cayusee to this cono-
try, which he did. I do not know whether they had a right to do so
without informing me of their intentions.
' ' As soon as they moved into this country they commenced passing
and repassing to and from the war party, which I was compelled to
stop by rather harsh means.
"When ' Ume-haulison ' returned from below, he came to the
camp of the friendly Cayuses, and from there sent for some of the war
party. He says he had orders to do so from several officers of the
army at Vancouver."
Extracts from Oovemor Stevens' reply of April 2th to the above lettere.
" Continue in the same course, preventing all communication be-
tween the hostiles and friendly Cayuses in the Nez Percys country, .
on the receipt of these iastructions, and have at all times ready for
action a force of volunteers adequate to maintaining peace and friend-
ahip in the Nez Perc^ country,
" In view of the interference of the Oregon agents in the afiairs of
the Nez Percys, it may become necessary for you to acquaint the
Nez Percys in distinct terms, that the Oregon agents have no control
whatever over them, and that they must look to their ap:ent, and to
him only, for their directions, and for the directions of the Washington
BuperinteDdency.
" Express to the Nez Percys my satisfaction at the firm course they
have taken. It will show toallwbitesthatthey can always bereliednpon.
" Correspond with McDonald in reference to the message he eent,
and direct nim to report all the facts,
" Send your messenger also to the Coeur d'Alene Mission, and get
from Father Bavelli a report of the state of the Coeur d'Alenes.
" Get from George Montour a report in reference to the Spokanes ;
also, write to Father Goset, and get from him a full report of the con-
dition of the Indians in the neighborhood of Colville." vtOOqIc
BSTIMATXS TOR INDIAN SXRTIOE.
Hbadqdaktbbs, Co. M, 2d Bbo't W. T. Y.,
Lapuai, May 21, 1866.
Sni: On receiving jout inBtructiana I aent expresses to Colville,
Coeurd'Alene, and to Montour; their answers I send enclosed. A few
da^a afiter the express arrived a large part; started for this plsoe,
which was raised, perhaps, after the express left there. There ia no
doubt but the Spokanes, or at least a part, have joined the war varij;
ihej are determined on fighting the Nez Perc^, who beg and pray
their big chief to send them some help ; ther are here in the middle
of their enemies without ammunition, and tney aak for their white
friends to come and help them. The volnnteers have all abandoned
the country, and hearing nothing of the regulars, there is a cloud of
Indiana collected in the Spokane country, they say, p) rub out the few
whites and Kez Perc£a there are here ; there ia very little doubt bat
the Indians in the direction of the upper Columbia have joined the
war party, as they have received their horses as pay for so doing.
There'are now Cayuaes, Falouses, 8pokaQes,Okinagans, Cceur d' Alenee,
and Colville Indiana, a part of each of which are tm this side of
the Spokane prairie. They any they have made all the white men
run out of their country, and will now make all the friendly Indians
do the aame. They have sent to the Snakes and a party has already
joined them. What are the people of the lower oonntry abont ? Have
they abandoned the country forever, or are they giving the Indiana a
chance to collect from all points, and break up all friendly parties?
They say, What can thefrlendly Indiana do? they have no ammunition,
and the whites wilt give them none ; we have plenty, come and join
us and save your lives, or we will take your property anyhow. A
party came a few days i^o, of Cayuses, Spokanes, and of other bands,
to the number of aeventy, to the " Red Wolf's" country, and crossed
from there to the "Looking-Glaaa," on their way tothis place; they
talked very sancy; the volunteers went to prevent them croasing Snake
river; the " Looking-Glass" told them they would not crosa ; they
Ijaid they had come to get horses for the Spokanes to ride ; that
"GJeary" was going to head their party to the Nez Percys country,
and learn those people who their irienda were, and that they would
find out who said the Cayuses should not pass in their country.
The Nez Farces are very much alarmed, as there are but few of them
that can be depended'upon. The "Lawyer" says that the people on
Snake river and the north side of Clear Water cannot be depended upon,
as they do not come near ua. I aent for them when I received your
instructiona, that I could talk with them, but they did not come; they
said that Qovernor Stevens was too far off to talk with him, but that
when he came up they would see him ; and as there are but few from
the forks up to tne "Lawyer's" country and Salmon river people that
will fight it attacked, they wished me to move up to their country.
They say we have no ammunition to defend ourseivea here so near the
enemy's couutr)r. Now, sir, you can see how I am aituated at this
place. You aaid, when we parted in the Walla- Walla valley, that
yOu would send me aome auppliea early in the spring, and I have been
expecting them since that time, but have received none, or ever heud
ESTIMATES rOR INDIAN 8EBTICE. 121
of any. I am entirely ont of everything, and have not eTen salt for
my bread, and I cannot remain in this country entirely destitute of
ererything. I want powder, ball, cape, flints, BQf^ar, coffee, salt, to-
bacco, ana clothing for men and families. If we do not get enpplies,
we will be compelled to more to wbere we can get tbem. It is neces-
aary for two companies to be sent into this country immediately for
the safety of the people and property in it.
Hoping to hear from yon shortly, I remain, yoar obedient serrant,
WILLIAM CRAIG,
Special Agent Nex Perces, and Lieut. Col. W. T. V.
IbAAO I. SlBTKHS, Esq.,
Governor and Bi^erintendent Indian Affaira, W. T.
No. 21.
S^ort </ Agent Lantdale.
Oltmpia, W. T., Novmber 1, 1856.
Sir ; In making this my snnnal report for the year 1856, I shall
content myself with a few general remarks touching the Indian ser-
▼ioe in the district in which I have been operating — the operations
themselves having been reported mooth by month as they took place;
to which reports I would respectfully refer, and ask that they, and the
several papers accompanying them, may be made part of this report,
as Ukewise, also, my report of the council with the Lower or Lake
Pend d'Oreilles, when proposing to that tribe a treaty of purchase for
their lands on behalf ot the United States government.
So far as the nndertigned has been able to inform himself respect-
ing the history of the Flathead nation, tradiUon does not contradict
in any particmar the uniform declaration now made by both chieft
and people, that no one of their people has ever imbrned his hands in
the white man's blood. This declaration is followed by one of more
than equal value, when considered in reference to the present extend-
ed hostilities in this and the neighboring Territory, that none of their
nation she^l ever shed the white man's blood, and that should one do
so, his own life would have to pay the penalty.
The position that this people occupy is critical, and peculiarly tir-
ing at this present juncture of affairs. They are placed between the
now hostile Ch^ws and the traditionary hostile, but recently pacifl-
cated, Blackfeet on the east, and their old neighbors and frieniu and
relatives on the west, who are now waging war npon their old friends
the whites.
Their country is traversed by the paths of the western tribes lead-
ing to the large game of the eastern plains, and they are at any time
liaole to incorsions of the hostile tribes of the west, who may seek to
turn them from their old and steadfast friendship for the whites, or
depredate upon their property as reprisals for their own losses, sos-
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tained in the prosecatioD of their own ioBane and nnjastifisUe wu-
fare.
And yet the Flatheads remain faithful to their old friendship, and
to the treaty made with the United States in July, 1855. Up to the
time of the departure of the undersigned no one could be implicated
in any unfriendly feeling ; and to this fact they add, through Victor,
the head chief of the nation, the assurance that no enemy of the
Americans would be suffered to remain in the country longer than the
time necessary for the usual journey to and from the buffalo plains.
Shall their friendship go unrewarded? Shall the few thonsand
dollars covenanted to be paid, by the treaty of 1856, for the beButifiil
and valuable valleys and mountains be withheld, and withheld, too,
tight in the midst of a widespread and prevailing hostility on the
part of the other tribes, while they themselves remain faithful ?
It cannot be expected that the Flatheads should understand all the
formalities through which a treaty is necessarily passed. Hitherto
they have been satisfied with the assurance of the agent that the
treaty could not be ratified by their great father, the President, and
his council, in time to make a payment the present season ; but unless
the treaty should be confirmed, and something done for their benefit
the coming summer, the undersigned has reason to fear very unfavor-
able results ; and he would be unwilling to encounter the evils grow-
ing out of so palpable disregard of their feelings and interests.
Impressed with the necessities of the case, the undersigned cannot
urge too fltrODgly the ratification of the treaty, and the appropria-
tions necessary for its execution, in favor of a needy people, who would
be greatly benefitted by its operations in their efforts towards im-
provement in an incipient civilization.
Finally, the undersigned begs to he excused while saying that, in
addition to the few presents he has provided to be made to his people
oat of the fund " for restoring and maintaining the peaceable dispwi-
tion of the Indian tribes of the Pacific," a liberal proportional share
should be set apart for the use and benefit of the Flatheads, to be ex-
pended in presents the ensuing summer.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. H. LAN8DALE,
Indian Agent Flatiiead natioh.
Hon. 1. 1. Stbtoss,
Governor and Superintendent Indian Affairs, W. T.
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SSTIMATES rOR IITDIAN SERVICE.
Additional estimate of funds required for the service of <Ae /fUJton (ie-
parlment during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1858.
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For compemtloQ of Uiree ■pedal agcnta, and their Interpreten, for <
Indiui tribcB of Tcsu, uid for l&ddeDtal exp«D«e«, pnrebaiw: of I
prcfenla, ftc tlS.OOO 80
For the eipenim of coIoDidng, luppnrtlng, and fnrDiching agricul- I
tanl Implemenla and itock. for the iDdlani in Texas. ! 71,707 SO
For the eitablUhnieQt and maJntenance of mimioDs and schooli on >
Indiun regerratiDns In Texas — - ' S,000 00
For tbe general incidental expense! of the Indian service In Call- I
fomla, Including traveling and ofBce expenses of the BQperia-
tendent, agenla, and snb-agents IT, 000 OO
For defraying the expenses of the remoTal and subsistence of Indians
of California to the reservations In that Btate, and fi>r pa; of
phytfdans, smiths, mechaoics, and laboren at the resenrationH — tfi!,000 00
For the relief of the temporary wants of Indians of CalKbmta out-
ride of the reservalions 10,000 DO
For the general inddental expenses of the Indian urvice In the
Territory of Utah, twentj-dght thonaand two hundred dollars . . 28. 200 00
Pnxided, That the nmoant appropriated by act of Congress of the
31st July, 1854, for negotUtlng treaties with Indian tribes in the
Territory of Utah, may be expended tor the general Incidental ex-
penses of the Indian service In ttiat Territory.
For the general Inddental expeuies of the tervice in Oregon Terri-
tory, including insurance and transportation of annuities, goods,
and presents, and office and traveling expenses of the superin-
tendent, agents, and sab-agents, thirty-nine thousand five hun-
dred dollars. 39,S0O 00
For adJnstiDg difficulties and preventing outbreaks amoog the In-
diang in the Territory of Oregon 20,000 00
For removal of Indians in Oregon to reservations, subsisting them,
and aiding them in procnring their own subdatenoe, and for pnr-
chsKe of provisions and presenla, and compensation of laboren
and other employ^ ]0],fiOI> 00
For restoring and maintaining peace with Indian tribet in Oregon,
being in addition to the portion of the appropriation of Apnl G,
1868, drawn for expenditure in s^d Territory 2G4,O0O 00
For the general Inddental expenses of the Indian service In the
Territory of Washington 40,000 00
For restoring and maintaining peace with Indian tribes In Washing-
ton Territory 150,000 00
For restoring and maintaining peace with Indian tribes in the Ter-
ritory of Washington, in adiUtlon to the amount drawn from the
appropriation by act of April IS, 1856 79,000 00
For the removal of Indians in the TVirritory of Washington to reser-
vations, subsisting and aiding them in procuring their own sub-
ristenoe, and for purchase of proviriont and presents, and pay-
ment of laborers and necetaary employ A
For the general Incidental expenses of the Indian service in the Ter-
ritory of New UexicD, and In making to the Indians i-i laid Ter-
ritory presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other nseful
articles, and In assisting them to locate in permanent abodes and
Baetain themselves by the pursuitii of dvlllsed life, to be expended
under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, forty-seven
thousand Svc huodred dollars . ,. ....
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ESTIMATE— Con tiniied.
To gut; iato effect treaUei with the Ottowa uid Chlppem Indiana,
via; to enable the Secretary of (he Int«t1or b> pajr to Kfnaw^a,
or DsTld Klug, of Carp and CbocoIaU rivert, Hichfgan, the
amount deaigned to have been aecured to htm In the tenth artide
of the treaty of March 28, 1856. with the Ottowaa and Chippcwi
if he ahatl, on full inTeetigation, be lallafied the aame haa n
been paid, one hnodred dollare -
For payment of thlt amount to Mr. King, inaccordanoewithachednle {
■' C," attached to the treaty with the Six Nattona of New York,
proclaimed April i, 1840, in accordance with the TOKilatloa of the |
Senate of Uaicb IS, 1840, one thoucand fire hnndred dollati..
For the pay of an additional Indian agent for the Indiana of Sew
Heiico, at an annual aalary of one thouiand ftve hundred dollara,
and for the pay of twoagenta, at an annual aalaiy of 11,000 each —
one Ibr l^e Indiana in Utah, and one foi the Wlchitawi and neigh-
boring trlbea
For the expentea of lurreylng and markiag the exttmal bonndaiiea
ofliullan puebloala the Territory of New llexloo
Aggregate
Item No. 11 increaaed $200, 000. See CommlidoDer'a letter dated to-day, herewith.
IfOSES KELLT, CU^ Cbrk.
H^ainain at nm Iktbiok, Jataarn 1&, 186T.
No*. 1, 3, and S. — Befeienoe la made to the eatimate of Robert S. Neighbors, mper-
titlDg agent, and the inb-eatimate* of apedal agenta Boaa and Baylor, co^ei Of whldi
nre hereto attached.
Noi. i, 6, and S. — Befeienoe li bad to the estimate of Superintendent Henley, of which
• copy ts herewith, the atoounta being arranged by the office of Indian AflUra ao aa, in
part, te follow the form of prevloiu appropriatioiu, and item " five" reduced by the anni
oftSO.OOO.
No. T.^Beterence being made to the etUmate of Qoreraor Tonng, of Jnly 38, 1S5C,
of which a oopy U herewith ; It li to be remarked tliat the itim of 16, 000 in the gaver-
nor'a eatimate haa heretofbre been e(Umnt«d for.
The anm of US, 000, ^proprUted by act of July 31, IBSi, added to S28, 200, will coTet
the balance of Governor Tonng'i estimate.
Not. 8, V, and 10.— Herewith it inbmltted the eatimate of Soperlntendent AbMlom F.
Hedge*, dated November 22, 1856, Hia estimate* tor the "Bo^eUvers," "OowCred
Umpquaa," " Cbasta, Sooton and Umpqna tiaad*," Umpqua and Cai^moiaa of timpqan
Talley, and &a Willamette valley trlbea, are already met by clMiae* in tlie pending
Indian appropriaUon bill, the articles with other tribe*, to folfit treatiea with whkh
the anperintendent eaUmate*, have not been ratified by the Senate.
In the peculiar condition of Indian aflUra in Oregon a large nnmber of Indiana hare
been removed to raaervation* ; hence a verf conalderable eipenditare for removal and
ntidstence of Indiana in Oregon seem* to be required, aa the only oonrae which girea
promise ol quieting bidian diitnrbance* and preserving tiie peace of the Territory. Hie
Mnonnl aritem"ten" Ii thnaarrlred at; •21i,0S0,len Items already estimated Iw ;
•M,0S0, andleaBlS9,SO0, the aggregate of Items Nos. 8 and fl.
Ho. 11. — nu oirinion had been entertained at this office, and eipraased to the super-
Intendent, that ^e expenditures by him, under the appropriation of April 1ft, IBftS,
diouid not exeeed $10, 000 per month. The estimate and drafts from the itipeTlntsnd-
mof have Isrgeljr exoeedsd tlwt sum, the drafts alresdr paid amonnting to SlftT, ISO.
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BSTIHATKB rOR INDIAH SERTICB. ISO
RsfereoM li made to SupniatondeDt Hedsea's ratiiiutM for remlttaticea for the fbortb
quarter ending December 31| lS5fl, of whlcb copies ue herewltti. Fart of that eitliiiate
con be met by funds for "fulfilliog treatlea." It la believed $64,000, the tarn named,
b aa low at thii Item can nfelf be placed. (See note appended hereto. — M. K. , Dep. tut.)
No. 12.— Bee Qoveraor Btevem' eatimatei.
No. 13. — See Governor St.weni' eetlmatet.
No. 1*.— See note II. Qoveraor Stevens was anthorlMd to expead not more than
ttD,000 per month, commendng December I, 1855. To the SOth June, I85T, Inclnaive,
nineteen months, hli authoritj woald accumulate the turn of S1BO,000 ; from which
dednct till, 000 already drawn, leavei the amount of thia eatimate.
No. 15. — See Governor Stevens' eitlmales. '
No. 16. — Reference U made here to the following extract from the annual report of
Governor Heniwether, dated September 30, 1S56 :
"Wllh regard to eatimatei for the necewary appropriations for the snperin tendency,
daring the next flical year, I heg leave to refer you to my ettimatea fcr the prepent year,
which were tranimlttad to your office with my last annual report, aa these estimatca ara
aqually applicable to the next Sacal year."
This estimate Is for the same amount that was estimated and appropriated for the jew
1856-'57.
No. IT.— See tJnlted States Statutea, volume 7, pages *94 and 498. See alio copy of a
lettsr of the Second Auditor, of i Itt June, ISSfl, herewith, from which it appears that all
the money which was approprlat«d to fulBI the tenth article of said treaty was paid out ;
but the evidence is not dUcoverod that EInawaia received his one hundred doUars.
There Is evidence before this office to show that he is yet unpaid ; but It cannot be satia-
hctorlly determined, wlthont further InreBtigntion and testimony, whetheir slxty-alne,
instead of sixty-eight, chiefs are not enrolled, or this claimant haa been paid tinder some
other name, or personated by some other Indian.
No. 18.— ^e Statutes at Large, volume T, schedule C, page 657. By q>eda1 proTlalonB
of articles 11 and 12 of the treaty, taken in connexion with schedule " C," Uie sum of
*1, 600 was payable to William ^ng, on his removal west. It U believed that this indi-
vidual U now fully and satisfactorily identi&ed, and that he did remove from New Tork
in good Mlh, under provldons of the treaty referred to. He haa made application for
this money, bat there has been no appropriation made to pay It, and it 1* believed that
It has not been satisfied otherwise ; hence this estimate.
No. 19.— ^ould the appointment of these agent* be antborized by law at the present
sesrfon of Congteas, this amount will be required for their pay, reference being made to
the recommendation of this office of the 8th instant, and the accompanying papers.
No. JO. — See remarks of Governor Heniwether, at page 189 of annnal report of Com-
missioner of Indian AfMra for 1S55 ; also, copies of tbe (bllowlng commnnicatioos, here-
with : A. Q. Mayers, agent, estimate dated March 1, IBSS; Acting Governor Davia'
letter, March 29, ISSB ; and Governor Heirtirether's letter, November 30, 1856. Ona-
half of Agent Mayer's eatimate Is deemed sufficient.
Otnom Inmah Arrai**,
jMMTf B,l«7.
[Notk No8. 1, 2, 3.]
Annual eatimate offunde required /or the timport of the Indiana of Tea^M
TUnoeettledon the Indian reaervationaonlheMaiaandOlear/ork Bra-
toa river, and expected to settle within the present Jiacal year, and for
the pay of three agents, four interpreters, presents, contingencies, fro.,
dbc.f/or the same, for the ^fiscal year ending SOth June, 1868, via:
Amount required for concentrating, subsistiiig, and eei-
tline tbe Indians at Comanche agency, Tezas, for pay
of iarmer, laborer, agent, interpreter, contingenciei,
&c,, aa per special agent Baylor's estimate, herewith
enclosed |33,480 60
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Amoaat required for concentrating, subsisting, and set-
tling the Indians at Brazos agency, Texas, for pay of
farmers, laborerB, agent, interpreter, contingencies, &c.,
as per special agent Boss' eBtimate, herewith enclosed |48,277 00
For pay of supervising agent, and two additional inter-
preters, presents to Indians, contingencies, stationeryj
&a 5,000 00
For the establishment and maiateDance of missions and
schools at Brazos and Comanche agencies 5,000 00
91.707 50
I certify, on honor, that the above estimate exhibits,the amount re-
quired for the support of the Indians of Texas for the fiscal year
ending the 30tU Jane, 1868.
ROB'T. 8. NEIGHBORS,
Superviaing Agent Texas Indian*.
Brazos Aqenct, Texas, September 17, 1856.
Annual estimate of funds required at Comanche ayency, Texas, for pay
of agent, interpreter, presents, contingencies, farmer, and laborer,
and subsisting Indians, actual sellers, for the fiacol year ending
June 30, 1858.
For pay of an agent, interpreter, presents, contingencies,
i&c.,from30th June, 1657, to 30th June, 1858 $5,000 00
For pay of farmer and laborer, from 30th June, 1857, to
30th June, 1858 800 00
For pay of rations for 557 Indians, from 30th June, 1857,
to 30th June, 1858, at ten cents per ration 20,330 50
For pay of rations for 200 additional Indians, anticipated, 7,300 00
28,430 SO
Amount of pay for agent, &c 5,000 00
Total amount required 33,430 SO
I certify, on honor, that the above estimate is correct, and the sum
thirtv-three thousand four hundred and thirty dollars and fifty cents
will be required for pay of agent, interpreter, presents, coutingenciea,
farmer, laborer, and subsisting the Indians of Texas in tae year
ending June 30, 1858.
JNO. R. BAYLOR,
^teaid Agent Teseaa Auiiaia.
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XSTIHATB8 rOR IITDIAIT SXRriCE. 127
Annuai estimate ^ fundi Ttquired at Brazos agency, Texan, for pay of
agent, interpreter, presents, contingencies, pay of farmers, laborers,
blacksmith, and swaisting the Indians of Texas, actual settlers, at
Braxot agency, Texas, for the fiscal year ending 30'& J^ne, 1858 :
For pay of one agent, interpreter, presents, contingencies,
&c., from 30th Jnne, 1857, to 30th June, 1858 $5,000 00
On account of coBcent rating, subsisting, and settling the
Indians of Texas, for pay of two farmers, and three
laborers, from 30th June, 1857, to 30th June, 1858 l,'J0O 00
For pay of one blacksmith and armorer, from 30th June,
1867, to 30th June, 1858 800 00
For pay of iron and steel 500 00
For pay of rations for 948 Indiaos, actual settlers, from
30th June, 1857, to 30th Jnne, 1858 34,602 00
For pay of rations for 150 Indians, anticipated 5,476 00
43,277 00
Amount required for pay of agent, &c 5,000 00
48,277 00"
I certify, on honor, that the above estimata is correct and just, and
that the sum of forty-eight thousand two hundred and sevea-seveo
dollars will be ret^uired for pay of agent, interpreter, presents, con-
tingencies, &c,, on account of concentratin^i subsisting, and settling
the Indians of Texas, for the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1858.
S. P. ROSS,
Special Agent Texas Indians.
BaAzofl AoKNCT, Texas, Septeinber 17, 1856.
CAUrORNU.
[Notes Nob. 4, 5, 6.]
OlFICB OF SOPERIKTEITDEirr IrDIAN AFFAIRS,
San Francisco, Col., November 12, 1856.
Sir: Z hare the honor to submit the following estimate for funds
necessary to defray the current and contingent expenses of the Indian
service of the Calirarnia superiotendency for the fiscal year commencing
1st July, 1857 :
For pay of superintendent of Indian affairs, three sub-
agents, three Indian agents, and clerk to superintendent
of Indian affairs 20,000
For expenses of office of saperintendent of Indian affairs
in Ban Francisco, embracing rent, stationery, fuel,
lights, pay of messengers, &c., &c 5,000
For pay of one physician, one carpenter, one blacksmith,
one clerk, and twelve laborers for each reservation 10^^,,0Q0
128 KSTIHATES rOH IWDIAH SERTIOB.
For travelinf; expenses of superiotendeiit, agents, and em-
ployes of the Indian service |12,000
For continuing the removal and BubsiBtence of Indiana on
five military reservatione in California 109,000
For relieving the temporary wants of Indians outside of
reservations '. 10,000
Total 259,000
Very respectfully, your ohedient servant,
THOS. J. HENLEY,
Siq>eritUtndent, dc.
Hon. Geo. W. Manypbhnt,
Ctnnmianotur of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C.
UTAH TEREITOET.
[Note to Item 7.]
OmCB SuPEaiKTBNDBNT OF IkbIAK AfFAIRS,
Great Salt Lake City, Jvly 28, 1856.
Stn: The following, in accordance with your regulations, is the
estimate for Indian service for the fiscal year ending June SO, A. D.
18S8:
Superintendent's salary „..,. $1,000
Clerk hire : 1,000
Three interpreters, each $500 1,500
Contingencies — such as necessary expenses, going to and
from among the Indians as messengers, &c 18,000
Presents to Indians 50,000
Salary of Indian agent 1,S00
Salary of Indian agent 1,000
Expenses of agencies and sub-agency at Carson 3,000
Blacksmith's salary, $1,000; steel and iron, $600; shop, $600 2,200
f9,200
BRIGHAM young]
Ex-offlcio SaperintendetU of Indian Affairs.
Hon. Geo. W. MAmrpKNNT,
C<mnHiaaio»er of Indian Affairs, Washingtoa^ D. C,
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Atmuai eatimate o/Junda required/or the service of the Indian Depart-
menf tn Ongon Territory, for the fiscal year commencing Jvly 1,
1857, and ending June 30, 1868. By A. F. Bedgea, Superintendent
Indian Affairs, Oregon Territory.
rvUmtDK ti«»t7 with Cow
Cnek bud of DnpqDk
IlldltlLI-
FtalflUIng tMtij with Mr-
tain band! of Cbait*,
BooloD, and Umpqiu
tribeaof IwUhw, bmulDg
lkteKovuiibnl8.ieM.
FvUUlBf tTMtj with Dmp-
qBkandCallqMwIa trib«t,
cl nupqak nller, bear-
ing date NoYember IS,
I8H.
H. Ex. Doc. 37-
Foi what ot^ect.
Amoniit.
Total.
Boain Birca Inni^m.
blanketi, clothing, &imiiig vtes-
dli, ilock. Ac., por 3d artich of
tS,6M
$3,600
Cow CmuK BUD oi DMfon^
bknlLet*, clotbing, provlMona,
p« Si arUcIe of treatj of ISth
660
HO
Cbaha, Sootoii, AMD Uxrqou.
chHidlH ; for bnilding^ opeoing
and ftodng famu, per MuUcle..
£,D00
1,0M
I,6«
J.8W
t,6M
oTocUoo and fmniahliig of unlth-
teachm, &c,per6th«rUcle
9,60ft
UamDu tn C*t4juvoui, or Ump-
QDA TAUR.
For MCODd of Are of the tweotj in-
S.6W
1,600
1,600
1,090
tor pw>Ttaloni,dothlnB,inodldn«a,
fto., per lat oUnw Sd article
and pnrcliaw of medleinei, per
artide
OQglo
ESTIHATES TOR IKDIAIT SEETICE.
ESTIMATE— CoDtinoed.
Acootiat.
For wh»t object.
Amonnt.
Total.
FidfilllDg treaty with th«
HolallftlM, or MoleU,
tribe of Io<lhiu,ooiiiBd-
ented with the Cmp-
qoM aad CalUpooiM, ot
Umpqna TBUey, bewrlng
d«teDecember21,186S.
pay uid labdBteiice of school
toacher. and pnrchaae of books
and BtaUonery, per 6th article. ...
For Mcood of ten iaitalmente tor
pay and inbdttenca of uwjer,
SI, 000
1,000
4,000
1,000
3, WW
1,600
1,000
For the ooDtpletion of one water-
with contract of Joel Palmer, late
Hanoa and Jacob Hawn. dated
16th June, 1866, per 3d clatue
pay ud Bubeieteneeof millec, per
puTcbaee of Iron, iteel, and na-
tertab for we of «Bilth and tin
shop*, and employ of mechanics.
For tecond of ten ingtalmeots for
penter, per 5th dauMi 2d article. .
tlonal fanner, per 6th dause 2d
WlLLAKBTTB VALLR TUBM OF CuU-
Por 2d of fiye of the twenty inatal-
fNtdngftan*. purchate of agtl.
Tlaioni, clotfalDg and medldnei,
and ftv the azpeoM in their moral
FalBlUng trM^ with cer-
of Call>rooi>. HoWU,
oftheWilUmetteTBlley,
beMlng dftte Junvy 10,
1856.
10,000
1,500
1,000
1,000
l.BOO
3d article
3d article
For third of Bve iiwtalmente for pay
offimning, per 3d attide.
,. ILW
ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN 8XRTICE.
ESTIMATE— Continued .
Account.
For what ol^ect.
Amount.
Total.
C<Mn maa-OMRDDATiD.
minnai), Cook Aw, Cjmllt, Tbo-
taHiMw,. CA<to, Siu^, a*v.
a>Ki LoHW C%9>;»i /nduni.
FnUUing titmiy wlU) the
For second of three of the flfleeo
budaofthe-nUamooki,
«nd feiidng fumi, brcains Imnd,
Goon Bk;, Coqnme,
To»-tao-to-iie7, Oh«tco,
Siukn, Cli»tK>p, ud
chue of cloOiiiiig, p*7meat of me-
I«weT Umpqw Indiwi,
chanics and Airmen, per 2d article.
SIO.ODO
bMriog dftte Aagut 11,
For erection of two MwmlllB, per
lUfi.
fonith article
10,000
For erection of fonr Mfaool-hoBMa,
and ODt-boDMS, per fonrth article .
11,000
For aeoond of fifteen iutalmenta for
pnrchaae and keeping in rep^ aU
ics' tools; for medidne*. booki and
tnre for employ*, per 4th article..
3,000
paj and mbditence of three hr-
men, per fourth article
8,000
nnltbi, per foDrth article
l.SOO
For aecond of flfleen iDBtalmenta for
per fourth article
1,000
SBT and lubdBteuce of two miller*.
per fourth article
1,000
For Moond of tweatr IriitalmenU
dan, per fonrUi article
1,M0
for pay and mbairteDce of lupeiln-
lendent of fivming. per 4th arttde.
1,M0
Khool teacher*, per 4th article
4,000
For opening sad coostracting road*
from mouth of Sahnon rlTer to
Grande Bonde valle]', from Taquo-
nata bay to 811et« river, &om Slleti
Tallay to Willamette valley, and a
number of other* neoeiMry to coa-
tbeCoattreserratlon.peTlIth article
For thU amonut for' adjtutlng dlffl-
10,000
STl.SOO
cultlei and preventing outbreak*
among the Indian* of Oregon Ter-
ritory
10,000
xi^tc"
,„zed.,L,
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E8T1HATBS FOR INDIAN SERVICE.
ESTIMATE— ContiDued.
' RanoMd and mAmHaia 1^ JaiuM
r, &o— Odd- ' FM thii uaoQDt to defraj expeiue
of removftl of Indlaos in Oregon
Tenitorr, uid of Hnbdstlng them
whils en roat« on remoTftl
For iDiurance ftnd trknsportalioii of
umait]' goods — to indnde mUlB,
machlnerj, tooll. iigricDltarsl Im
plement«, 4c., provided for bj
treaty ittpalktioiu, foi the Indiui
tribra of Oregon Teiritory— from
the place of pnrchaae to the point
of dellTery, (wy Portltnd,) In Ore-
gon Territory
inOngM Tbrilcry.
For tnwBportktioa. be , of treaty
and annuity goodi from place of
landing, in Oregon Territory, to
polnta of dletribaUon and delivery.
FrmaiU md pnvMm* far Adinw.
For prcaenta and proviiioni for In-
diana in Oregon Territory — to in-
clDde amonnt required for parchaae
of beef and floor, to sabBlit Indiana
npoD the several reaervaUons . - . ■ .
For incidental expenwa of the In-
dian service in Oregon, including
pay of clerks fn superintendent's
office, olBce rent, fiiel, lishla, sta-
tionery, Ac; office rent, fuel,
ilghta, stati<mery, Ac., for agenta
and an t^genti; travelling expenae,
horse hire, forage, &c. , of superin-
tendent, agenta, snlHBgenla, and
ioterpreters; hire of *pecta1 agenta,
meaaengeia, expresa gervice, &c. ..
For pay of aaperintendent
For pay of three Indian agenta ..
For pay of four aub-agenta
For pay of nine interpreters.....
S,fiO0
4,ftM
4,000
4,500
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RBGAFITDLATION.
OsMOonnt of treaty with Kogne River tribe SI,S0O
On acocmnt of tieKt; with Cow Creek band of Umpqaas 660
On Broooimt of treatir with Chatta, ScotoD, and Dmpqaas 9,600
On aooount of treaty with Umpquas and Caliapooiu, and Holal-
iaio» ao.ow
On accoDQt of treaty with Willamette Valley tribei 10,000
On account of treaty with Coast tribe* 71,500
On BccoDtit of adjnitlng dlfficoltlet and preventing outbreak*.. •. SO, 000
On aooonnt of removal and anbdatence of Indiana 16,000
On account of Inaniaiicfl and traniportatlon of annuity good*.... 8,000
On aocoont of tranaportation In Oregon Territory 8,600
On acconnt of prCMnta and prorliloni for Indtam..... .... 16,000
On Bcconnt of Incidental expeniea 16,000
On account of pay of anporintendent, ag«nta, mb-agenta, and
iDkrpreten 16,600
A. F. HEDGES,
Si^amlmiat ImOm Affdn, Ongo^ Tbrtef.
Omoa SturaaswawoEwi Irduji Amna,
Ongim C%, Onfm Tbrifory, Nataibtt It, 1S66.
OrpicB SupBRDrrENDENT Ikdiah Apt AIBS,
Oregon City, October 11, 1856.
Sib : I have the honor to tracsmit herewith an estimate for tha
fanda needed at the agency in charge of B. S. Thompson, adding an
item omitted in yesterday's estimate and making the whole sam n-
3tiired in this snperintendency for the fourth quarter, 1856, one hnn-
red and forty-nine thousand five hundred anaeighty-ooe dollars and
thirty-three cents.
Very reBpectfally, your ohedient servant,
A. F. EEDQES,
Supertniendent Indian Affairt,
Hon. Gborb W. Mantpknrt,
Commiaaioner Indian Affairs, Washington dty.
Estimate of funds required for (Ac Indian agency in charge of R. M,
J%ompson,agent,inthe Oregonavperintendency,forthefottrthqtiartaKf
1866:
Salary of interpreter (126 00
Salary of two local agents 600 00
Incidental expenses 600 04
Salary of physician 250 0#
Purchase of clothing for Indians 4,000 9$
Beef during month of December 1,000 00
Purchase of flour for winter supply 12,500 00
18,876 0«
Eighteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. >.)O^I(;:
134 ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN SERVICE.
The estimate forwarded to your office od yesterday for the
G-randeBoode and Coast reseiratioDB aod for the Ump-
qoa flul>-ageDcy, amounted to $123,606 33
I neglected to eatimate for beef at the Coast reservation,
say 1,000 pounds per day 7,200 00
Add Mr. Thompson s estimate above 18,875 00
Making a total of. 149,581 83
One bnndred and forty-nine thousand five hundred and eigbty-one
dollars and thirty-three cents, required at the Oregon superintfflidenf^
during the fourth quarter, 1856.
Very respectfully,
A. F. HEDGBS,
Saperintmdait Indum Affairt.
OtFIOB SuPEBINTBlTDBin! Iin>IAII AfFAIBS,
Oregon Gity, October II, 1856.
OfFICB SOPBEDTTDIDKin ISDIAN APFAIBS,
Oregon City, October 10, 18&6.
8iB : I have the honor to transmit herewith an estimate of the
funds required in this Buperintendency during the fourth qoartet,
1856, except for the agency in charge of B. B. Thompson, from whom
I bare received as yet no data from which %o calculate ; as it ia, bow-
aver, you will see that the estimate reaches an enormous amoant, but
I trust it will explain itself satisfactorily to you.
No estimate is made for annuity goods, but I would urge upon your
notice the fact that the annuity gocras are needed now, and that either
the goods or liberal remittances for their purchase should be forwarded
immediately.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. F. HEDGES,
Superintendent Indian Affaire.
Hon. Okobqk W, MANrprarar,
Commieaioner Indian 4ff'airt, Washington City, Z>. C.
Eatimate <^/unda needed at the Oregon Indian sitperintendencjf during
the fourth quarter, 1856, beginning XtA Odober, and ending 3M
December, 1866, to wit:
For Orande Sonde Beaervation.
Pay of mechanics and laborers |4,250 00
Pay of Indian labor on farm, road, &c 6,260 00
Pay of teamsters, and expense of hauling annuity goods,
provisions, lumber, &o., and freight bills 2,600 00
■ray of making roads 1,000 00
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Pay of iacidental expenses f 1,000 00
Pay for boBpital purposes 1,100 00
Farchase of materials for tin shop 1,000 00
Purchase of materials for blacksmith 300 00
Purchase of materials for carpenters 360 00
Purchase of materials for buAdiDg purposes 760 00
Purchase of graiu, seeds, &c 1,000 00
Purchase of 160 tons flour for winter supply 10,000 00
Purchase of beef, 2,000 lbs. per day 12,500 00
Completion of saw-mill 3,761 00
Furtner expense on same 1,000 00
Bills unpaid on Grande Bonde reservatioo, September
30, due farmers, mechanics, laborers, &c 6,242 00
Fay of commissary, superinteDdent of farming, 3 fiumers,
1 tinner, 1 blacksmith, 1 gunsmith, 3 head carpenters,
1 wagon-maker, and 2 school teachers 4,500 00
Pay of physician and assistant 600 00
On Coast Reaervatwn.
Purchase of 140 tons flour for winter supply 21,000 00
Employ of pack trains to pack flour, &c 1,000 00
Building houses 3,000 00
Pay of employes 2,000 00
Unpaid liabilities of third quarter, 1866 6,920 00
Pay of two physicians 760 00
Required for Umpgua Sub-Agency.
To pay outstanding bills 4,740 00
Purchase of 10 tons flour 1,300 00
Purchase of 10,000 ponndfl of beef 1,200 00
Pay of incidental expenses 720 00
Purchase of clothing 6,000 00
Purchase of lumber 200 00
Pay of school teacher and expense of school 500 OO
No report arriving from Agent Thompson of estimate for his dis-
trict, and the departure of the steamer for California near at hand, I
will close this estimate, and will forward Mr. Thompson's by next
steamer. I will conclude with —
Salary of superintendent and 3 ageote $2,333 33
Salary of 3 sub-agents 760 00
Incidental expenses of this office 2,000 00
Insurance and transportation 3,000 00
Restoring and maintaining peace, to say : for collecting
and conducting Indians to reserrations ; for adjusting
difficulties, and preventing outbreaks 10,000 00
In all 123,606 33
Digitized LyV^OO^Ie
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One hnndred and twenty-three thoasand five hundred and six dol-
larB and thirty-three cents.
A. F. HEDGES,
SuperiiUendeTit Indian Affairs, Oregon Territory.
OnnOB SaPBRINTINDBNT INDIAN AfFAIBS,
Oregon City, 0. T., October 10, 1866.
DbpaBTHKNT of the Im'RBIOB,
Office Indian Affairs, January 15, 1867-
Sk : Referring to my commanication to you of the 8th instant, and
the estimates therewith suhmitted, and particularly to item No. 11 of
said estimates, I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that it is my
duty to lay before you copies of a letter since received from Superin-
tendent Hedges, dated December 8, 1856, and its enclosure, and to
suggest that the estimate " for restoring and maintaining peace" in
Oregon, item No. 11, he increased, and that you recommend the ap-
propriation of ^200,000 in addition to and as an increase of said it«a
No. 11.
The papers accompanying my report of the 8th instant show that it
has been the constant endeavor of the department, as evidenced in all
its instmctionH to the officers in charge of the service in Oregon, to
confine the disbursements, under the appropriation of April 6, 1866,
to the reasonable sum of $10,000 per month.
The item No. 11, |64,000, was arrived at hy extending the (10,000
per month to the 30th June next, nineteen months from December 1,
1856 1190,000
Add authority to Superintendent Palmer of December 4,
1856 : 100,000
290,000
Deduct remittances charged and drafts paid on this au-
thority to date, about 226,000
Balance 64,000
This amount would Ml somewhat short, even with treaty funds at
disposal, of meeting the $149,000 the superintendent asked for in his
letters of November 10 and 11, of which copies accompanied my re-
port.
I propose to remit to him now all the treaty funds applicable to
ffiipenditnre, which, with the recent acceptance of his drafts on account
of the same quarter, will amount to about $80,000.
It will thus be seen that to meet the requirements of the policy in
operation by the officers of the service, which has by them been prose-
cuted at a rate of expenditure entirely beyond my instructions and
expectations, provision must he made hy Congress for the expense of
colonizing and subsisting Indians for the first and second quarters of
ESTIMATES FOR INDIAIT SERVICE. 137
the year 1857, aa entirely apart from and beyond any means at the
disposal of tlbe department, or for which estimates have yet heen
made.
There are no fands on hand to meet the estiinate for a remittance for
the first quarter, which has juet been received, except as to the incon-
siderable item of pay of officers. Anticipating a similar estimate for
the second qaarter of 1857, and being compelled to accept the conclusion
of Superintendent Hedges, that these Indians will have either to be
fought or fed, and regardinc; the alternative of feeding them as the most
humane and consonant with the sentiments of the American people,
as also by far most just and liberal to the people of Oregon, I
cannot conclude that the continuance of the policy to August next,
as institnted and prosecuted, can cost less than the additional sum of
$200,000.
Should the amonnt be placed at the disposal of the department, the
efforts of this office will be nnremitted to restrain thft aisburaements
thereof within the limits of actual necessity for the attainment of the
object of the appropriation, and it is hoped the necessity will not exist
for continuing beyond the time indicated so expensive a scale of ex-
penditure.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPBNNY,
Commissioner.
■ Eon. K. HcClblland,
Secretary of the Interior.
Office Soperditeiidekt Indian Amjns,
Oregon City, December 8, 1856.
Sib : Herewith I have the honor to forward my estimate of the Ainda
needed at this superintendency to meet the expenses of the first quarter,
1857, amonnting to one hundred and nine thousand six hundred and
tixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, ($109,667 60.)
Although this is an enormons amount, it is not an over estimate, I
believe, in any one particular. The items for the Orande Bonde reser-
vation are legitimate expenditures under treaty stipulations, and every
cent estimated for will be needed.
The items estimated for the Coast tribes are indispensable, if the
faith of these Indians in the government is desired, and peace with
them expected. I am not inmrmed of the ratification of the treaty
with them, but would most earnestly impress upon yon my firm con-
viction that war with those Indians is inevitable, nnless the terms of
that treaty are complied with by the government.
Two physicians and stewards are found indispensable upon the Coast
reservation — one at Salmon river, and one at Sileta and Yaquonah.
I know not whether the treaty with the Wascoe and De Chute tribes
of 26th June, 1855, has been confirmed, but have estimated under it.
I hope it hu been ratified ; but if it has not, a remittance of the
amounts estimated for physiciaDS, beef, and clothing, will be neoee-
138 ESTIMATES FOB INDIAH 8ERTICE.
sary to preserve tbe peace and good will of the Indians named, the
most 01 whom have remained friendly during the late war, having
&ith in the promises of Superintendent Palmer and Agent Thompaoa.
It will not now do to violate those promises.
In estimating for subsistence of Indians, I have put beef at ten
cents per pound, although contracts have been made at less figures,
and forwarded to your office : but I fear that, as I have not fiinds to
comply with the payments ] provided for in those contracts, the con-
tractors will throw them up, and I shall consequently have to get beef
at whatever price I can.
Notwithstanding the remark in your letter of 18th October, that
" the policy of suoaisting Indians in large numbers is to be regarded
as a temporary expedient only," I would respectfully represent that
the Indians upon the Qrande Bonde reservation, Coast reservation, at
the mouth of Umpqua river, and at the Dalles of the Columbia, com-
Sirising all those estimated for in the accompanying estimate, most be
ed until after next harvest, say Ist August, or must be fought; there
is no alternative.
Kothing but a firm conviction of the true state of the matter ooald
induce me to make this statement. I feel it to he so, and I do not want
to see these Indians turned loose again to huteher and be hutehered, as
in our late war, without entering my earnest protest against it. The
amount estimated for in my hurried estimate of 10th October last, for
the purchase of flour and beef, was and is absolutely necessary for the
purpose named ; and the amounts named in the accompanying esti-
mate to this communication are also additionally necessary for like
porpoaes. The necessities of the Indians demand that the whole
of tne unexpended balances of fiinds remaining in your hands, appli-
cable to the purchase of annuity goods for the year ending 30th Jooe,
1857, for the several tribes in this superintend ency should immediately
be placed at my disposal.
A part of the Rogue River tribe of the Cow Creek band of Umpqaos,
and of the Shasta, Scotons, and Umpquas, were engaged in the late
war ; but their annuities are so small, their necessities so urgent, and
the part token by them in the war so difficult to determine, tiiat I
cannot recommend that any part of their annuities for this year be
withheld. I have directed Agente Miller and Metcalf, and Sub- Agent
Drew, to inform me, as definitely as possible, what part was taken in
the late war by the Indians in charge of each.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. F. HEDGES,
Superintendent Ii^tan Affairs.
Hon. Geo. W. Mantpbottt,
Commiiaioner Indian Affairs, Washington CUy, D, C.
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ESTIMATES FOR INDIAN SERVICE
Eetimate (^ funds required for the service of the Indian Department in
Oregon Territory, for the first quarter, 1651, commencing January 1,
and ending March 31, 185T. By A, f. Hedges, SuperiniendefU of
Indian Affairs.
For the benefit of the following named tribes of Indians located
upon the Grande Bonde reservatioD, to wit: Rogue BirerB, treated
with September 10, 1853 ; Cow Creek band of Umpquas, treated with
September 19, 1853; Shasta, Scoton, and Umpquas, treated with No-
Tember 18, 1854; Umpquas and Callapooias, treated with November
29, 1854; Molallales, confederated, treated with December 21, 1855;
Willamette ralley tribes, treated with January 10, 1866, as follows,
to wit:
Pay of mechanics and white laborers (1,000 00
Pay of Indian labor on farms, roads, &c.... 3,000 00
Fay of hospital expenses, medicines, provi-
sions, &c 1,000 00
Fay for materials for tin shop 650 00
Pay for mat«rialB for blacbsmith shop 650 00
Pay for materials for carpenters' use and
building purposes 1,100 00
Fay of superintendent of farming 376 00
Pay of three farmers Y60 00
Pay of two blacksmiths 625 00
Pay of three carpenters 1,126 00
Pay of one wagon maker 300 00
Pay of two school teachers 800 00
Pay of one tinner 400 00
Pay of one physician and one assistant phy-
sician 625 00
$12,400 00
For the benefit of the Coast tribes of Indians, located
upon Coast reservation, under treaty bearing date Au-
gust 11, 1855, as follows, to wit :
Opening and fencing farms, purchase of
teams, wagons, agncultural implements,
&c $7,500 00
Building houses 2,000 00
Fay of Indian labor 2,000 00
Fay of two physicians 750 00
Pay of two hospital stewards 400 00
Pay of medicines and hospital purposes 1,000 00
Pay of one blacksmith ,.... 312 50
Fay of materials for blacksmith shop 500 00
14,462 50
For the benefit of the Wascoe and Des Chute tribes of
Indians, treated with June 26, 1856, and whom it is , ~ .
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projpoaed to locate upon the Warm Spring reBerration
early in tbe spring of 1S57, as follovs, to wit :
Pay of physician $250 00
Parchase of clothing 1,000 00
Erection of buildings upon reservation, open-
ing and fencing farms, clothing, prori-
sioDS, medicines, &c, per third article of
treaty 20,000 00
— — 21,250 00
For incidental expenses of this saperintendeQCy 5,000 00
For transportation, &c 6,000 00
For presents, &c.. for Indians '. 1,500 00
For adjusting difficulties, &b 10,000 00
For suhsistence of certain tribes of Indians in Oregon
Territory, as follows, to wit:
Purchase of 2,000 pounds of beef per day for
Indians npon Grande Bonde reserration, at
10 cents per pound $18,000 00
1,200 pounds of beef per day for Indians
npon Coast reservation and at mouth of
Tjmpqua riyer, at 11 cents per pound 11,880 00
Ten tons of dour for Indians at mouth of
Umpqua rirer, in charge of Sub-Agent
Drew 1,300 00
Beef for Wascoe and Des CJhute tribes, per
estimate of Agent Thompson 5,000 00
36,180 00
For pay of Superintendent 626 00
For pay of three agents 1,125 00
For pay of four sub-i^ents 1,000 00
For pay of nine interpreters 1,125 00
Aggregate of estimate 109,667 60
A. F. HEDGES,
Svptriniendent of Indian Affairs.
OmcB SuPERiwraNDBNT Ihdian Afpaibs,
Oregon Cxty, December 8, 1866.
[Note to Item 17.]
TREAfiDHT Depastkent, Second AnDiTOH's Officb,
June 21, 1856.
Sir: In reply to the inquiry contained in the copy of the letter
from H. L. Stevens, of 2l8t of February last, to you, and traoemitted
to this ofSce by yon on the 16th instant, concerning the t^m of Kin-
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nwaiB, under the lOth article of the treaty of 28th March, 1836, with
ChippewM and Ottowas, I have to say, that the files of this office exhihit
theiollowing payments under said 10th article, viz : twenty-six Indians,
at (500 each, $13,000 ; fifty-one, at $200, $10,200 ; and sixty-eight, at
$100, $6,800 ; making the entire sum of $30,000 provided for by that
article. It appears, also, from the roll of Indians paid hy Colonel
Henry Whiting, that the name of Einuwais, $100, is on it, hut crossed
or erased, and the words ''not found" written opposite to it, and
makes no part of the $30,000 provided for by the treaty and paid.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. CLAYTON, Second Avdilor.
Q. W. Manyprhnt, Esq.,
Commiasiontr cf mdvin Affairs.
[Note* to No. !>.]
Skpabimrnt of thb Ikteriob,
O^x Indian Affairs, January 8, 1867.
8iB : Referring to my letter to the department of the 6th ultioio, in
which the suggestion for the increase of the compensation of tha agent
in charge of the Sioax Indians of the Mississippi was approved, and
alluding to the prospect that the treaty with the Creeks and Seminoles
can speedily he carried into efTect, in accomplishing which, the duties
and responsibilities of the agent in charge of the Seminoles west will
be greatly increased, I have the honor to suggest that you call the
attention of Congress to the propriety of making legal provision for
increasing the pay of these officers to one thousand five hundred dol-
lars per annum.
The agent in charge of the Sioox has been appointed hy the Presi-
dent, under authority of the 4th section of the act of February 2Y, 1 85 1 ,
(Statutes, volume 9, page 586,) and the agent in charge of the Semi-
Dolee by the Secretary of the Interior, under the authority given by
the first section of the act of March 3, 1856, (Statutes, vuFame 10,
page 687.)
The treaty of June 22, 1855, with the Choctaw and Chickasaw
tribes, contains provisions under which the Wichitaws, Southern Co-
manches, and other tribes of the same region, may be colonized in the
region south of the Arkansas river, and west of the 98th degree of
longitude. With the regular estimates of the office, an item, amount-
ing to $50,000, was submitted for defraying the expenses of such col-
ODizatioD ; and as it seems impracticable, on account of the other dutiea
of the agents in the southern saperintendency, and of the special agents
in Texas, as well as from the remote position which will probably be
assigned the Wichitaws, &c., to entrust to them the supervision of
such colonization, it is necessary that an agent be provided to take
charge of the tribes to be colonized. I would therefore recommend
that the appointment of such an officer be authorized by law, at an
annual salary of one thousand dollars. .-. ,
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Herewitli is Bobmitted a copy of the correBpoadence of this office, in
Jane, 1856, with Hon. J. M. Bernhisel, and an extract from a com-
munication addressed to you, under date of the 9th April, 1856, ^]J
Chief Justice Kinney, and other prominent individuals at Salt Lake
City, by which the propriety of authorizing another minor agent in
Utah was brought to the notice of the department. My opinion is,
that such agent is needed for the proper management of the Berrioe,
and I therefore recommend that toe appointment of one, at an annual
salary of one thousand dollars, be authorized by law.
I have the honor, also, to submit an extract from a letter of Gover-
nor D. Merriwether, dated August 31, 1856, recommending an addi-
tional agent or sub-agent to be stationed in the yicinity of Tucson, to
hare charge of the Indians within the region known as the Q-adeden
Purchase. Concurring in his views, I would also respectfully suggest
that the attention of Congress he called to the subject. Should such
an agent be authorized, my opinion is that his pay should be fixed at
$1,500 per annum.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANYPENNY,
Commiasioner.
Hon. R. McClellahd,
Secretary of the Interior.
HOUSB OF RBPREgENTATTVBJ,
WaehingUm, June IT, 1856.
Snc : Having recently received several communications from citizens
of Carson county, in the Territory of Utah, urging the establishment
of an Indian agency in that region of country, and the appointment
of an Indian agent, I would respectfully request you to favor me with
your opinion as to the necessity and propriety of the desired agency,
and that yon would state what would be the amount of the salary of a
minor agent.
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN M. BERNHISEL,
DeUgateJrom Utah,
Hon. QsoEaK W. Makvpknny,
Oommiaaioner of Ivdvm Affaira.
Dbpartusnt of thh Irtkbioe,
Office Indian Affaira, Jmte 26, 1856.
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 17th instant, I have to remark
that, in my judgment, the interests of the citizens, as well the In-
dians, of Carson valley, Utah Territory, would be promoted by the
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establiflhment there of each an agency as you refer to. The salary of
a minor agent, as fixed by law, is (1,000 per atmum.
Very respectfuHy, your obedient servant,
GEO. W. MANTPENNT,
Commisaioner.
Hon. John M. BERnmeEL,
Home of R^preaetaativea.
Extract from a communicaiioa of the Hon. J. F. Kinney, chi^ jiuUce
of Utah Territory f and others, of April 9, 1866, to the Hon. Bobert
McClelland, Secretary ofOtA Ivivrwr, Washington, D. C.
The undersigned would respecfully represent that the duties in
the department of Indian affairs in this Territory are too arduous to
Im promptly and properly conducted by the few persons who are now
intrusted with them. That it is six hundred miles to Carson valley,
by way of Humboldt, from this place, and about the same distance to
the southern line by way of the military road, and both routes pass
through the territory of larger tribes of Indians, who are jealous,
hostile, and unacquainted with the policy of gorer&ment towards
them. We therefore earnestly request that a new agency be created
in the western portion of this Territory, including the Hnmboldt,
Carson, and Buoy valleys, and the country along the eastern base of
the Sierra Nevada mountaina, which will embrace, according to the
best estimates, about four thousand Indians.
The salary of an agent for this region of country would not exceed
the expenses of a visit per annum by an agent from this place ; he-
aides, he would then be always among them to cultivate feelings of
friendship and amity, and to redress wrongs of both whites and In-
dians when necessary,
W. W. DKUMMOND,
Asaodate, Justice.
WILLIAM BELL,
Postmaster.
DAVID H. BUKR,
Surveyor General of Utah.
OAELAND HAET,
Indkm Agent, Utah.
J. F. KINNEY,
Ghi^ Justice Supreme Court D. 8., Terriiory (^ Utah.
Hon. BoBKax McGLSLLirm,
Sea-etary <^ tte meriar^ Waahin^an, D. O.
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Hxtraot from a letter of D. Meritod,her, governor and auperintendetd
of Indian affairain New Mexico, dated Santa Fe, August 31, 1866,
addressed to Commissioner of Indian Affairs, mi :
" By the G-adsden treaty we have acquired some fire or six thon-
sand Indiana, in addition to those previously within this Territorj.
Host of them are Pueblos, residing in the neighborhood of Tacsoo,
where a military post is about to be eatablishea ; and as that section
of the country is being settled very fast, an additional agent will be-
<!ome very necessary to protect the interests of these Indians. They
are removed tu a distance of at least five hundred miles from the
Pueblo agency, and two hundred from any other agency ; ther are
represented as being well disposed towards our people, and worthy of
the oare and protection of the government.
"I woald therefore recommend that an additional agent or sub-
agent be appointed, to be stationed at or near Tucson, and that this
appointment be made at as early a day as practicable.
" I deem this to be a matter of some importance, as over one hnn-
dred American families have already settled in the vicinity of tiieM
Indiana. "
[Notea tu Item No. 10.]
Estimate of A. G. Mayers, for surveying ttoenty Indian puebht w
New Mexico.
[Their limits being one Mexican league north, south, east, and west
"from their church, making four leagues, and consequently the exterior
'boundaries of each is eight Mexican leagues ; making twelve leagues
of lines to be surveyed to each pueblo, or thirty-one miles and twenty
chains to each pueblo, or six hundred and twenty-five miles fi)r the
twenty pueblos, nt twelve dollars per mile, will amount to seven thou-
«and fire hundred dollars.]
Santa F6, March 1, 1866.
8ia : At my request, Hr. Ganstson gave me the estimate above of
the cost of surveying the twenty pueblos in this Territory. It is ab-
solutely necessary that these lands should be surveyed, and I hope
'Congress may make an appropriation separate for the survey of these
pueMos ; they have other grants that will require to be surveyed. I
think the addition of three thousand dollars will be sufficient to cover
«ll expenses.
I should not trouble you with this matter as the surveyor general is
now at Washington, hut the importance of marking the boundaries of
the Pueblo Indians is evid.nt ; they have difficulties of a very serious
■character among themselves, and the population of the country are
«ontinual1/ harassing them ; by having their lands surveyed, thoj
will understand that the gorernmeut intends to sustain ^lf^^,f^iiiAt-
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ters now are, they are persuaded hy designiDg meD tliat eovernment
intends to take their lands ; this causes mistrust and doubt in their
minds, I hope, sir, that an appropriation to survey will be made, and
the surveyor general will no doubt approve of my recommendation.
He is fully competent to make an estimate for the purpose ; he is well
acquainted with Mr. Garretson, who is himself an engineer ; by having
the lands of the paeblos surveyed and their boundaries marked, it
will prevent others from encroaching upon them ; it would be the
means of quieting their fears that government will despoil them.
I called on acting Governor Davis and told him that I should make
these statements ; ne told me that he approved of my doing so, which
is respectfully submitted for your consideration.
I have the honor to be vour obedient servant,
A. G. MAYERS,
Indian Agent/or New Mextoo.
Hon. Q. W. Mantpennt,
Commissioner of Indian J fairs, JFashinglon City, D. C.
SUPBKINTKNDBKCT 07 IltDIAN AfFAIBS,
Sania Fi, March 29, 1856.
Sir: There are two suggestions in the monthly report of agent
Mayers worthy the consideration of the Indian department ; an
appropriation for the surveying and eBtablisbing the boundary
of the lands belonging to the various Indian pueblos in the Ter-
ritory, and the repeal, by Congress, ot the law of the territorial
legislature creating the pueblos bodies politic and corporate, and giving
them the right to sue and be sued. The sum mentioned for the sur-
vey of the pueblos is, in my opinion, much too large ; the land em-
braced in tnem is about a league (2J miles) square, and I think the
whole work could be done for three thousand dollars, and then pay a
very large compensatiou to the surveyor. These surveys appear the
more necessary, as disputes are arising between the Mexican popula-
tion and Indians, in reference to the boundary of their lands.
The act of assembly, giving these Indians the right to sue and be
sned is most mischievous in its tendency, and is womng great wrong
to this simpl-emmded people.
In my message to the legislative assemi ly which met the 3d ot
last December, 1 urged the repeal of this law strongly upon the at-
tention of the two houses ; but thej refused to take any action in the
matter. The only recourse, then, in the premises is Congress, and I
hope that body will act in the matter during the present session, I
would have called your attention to this subject long since, had I not
understood that Governor Meriwether had already done so.
The difficulty between the two pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, in
reference to the boundary of their lands, seems to increase, and their
recourse to our courts of law appears to have inflamed the minds of
these people against each other to a higher degree than before. Within
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140 ESTIMATES FOR IWDIAN SERTICE.
8 few days, I am informed that the people of Acoma, who always
appear to be the ageressors, have taken poBaeasioa of a portion of the
planting ground helonging to Laguna, and assert their intention to
retain it by force ; and thus the people of LagUDa are prevented from
putting in their crops as usual. I have also received official informa-
tion that a party of Mexicans have trespaased upon the lands of the
pnehlo of San Felipe, and hinder these people planting their usual
crops. In view of these difficulties, I will send Agent Mayers to
these points, with instructions to reconcile the conflicting claimants
until the permanent boundaries of these lands can be duly established.
Upon the return of Agent Mayers I will duly report the result of his
visit.
I remain, very respectfully, youi obedient servant,
W. W. H. DAVIS,
Acting Governor and Sup't (^Indian Affaire.
Hon. Geo. W. Mantpenny,
Commisaioner o/ Indian Affairs, Washington, D. O.
Ofpicb of Spperintendbnt of Indian Affairs,
Siinto Fe, NovenAtr 30, 1866.
Sib : I have the honor to inform you that the surveyor general of
this Territory has examined and made favorable reports upon the
land claims of the following Indian pueblos within this superin-
tendency, viz : James, Acoma, San Juan, Picuris, San Felipe, Pecos,
Cochilis, Santa Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Faynaqae,
Sandea, Zea, Isleta, Xambe, Tesuque, and Taoa, or Jeroaimo de
Taos. The act of Congress authorizing the examination of these
claims requires the surveyor general to make report to the Commis-
sioner of the General Land Office, which reports are to be laid before
Congress for final action ; but as several of these puehloa can produce
no written grant or other written evidence of title to the lands claimed
and occupied by tbem for the last two or three generations, at least,
T take the liberty of inviting your attention to the subject, and here-
with enclose you a tranelation of a portion of a royal ordinance of
Spain applicable to these claims. This ordinance grants to each
pueblo 600 varas of land, or a little over 650 yards, to be measured
from the church of such pueblo, and also authorizes the granting of
such additional quantity as may be necessary. No record evidence
can be found of any additional quantity of land having been sranted,
in many instances ; bat I am informed by Mr, Donaciano vigil, for
many years secretary of New Mexico under the Mexican government,
that there was a decree of the viceroy granting to each and every
Sueblo one league of land, to be measured as above ; he says that this
ecree was formerly filed in his office, and the old citizens of this
Territory uniformly concede to each pueblo its league of land.
As the 600 varas secured to each pueblo by the enclosed ordinance
18 not enough land to enable the Indians to subsist themselves, except
the pueblo of V&x", which is reduced to about a dosen souls, who
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hare many years since abandoaed their lands and are now reeiding
with other pueblos, I would earnestly recotnmeiid that Congress
should confirm to each pueblo the quantity of land recommended by
the surveyor general. If this is not done, mnch dissatisfaction will
be created among an industrious, peaceable, and worthy portion of
our population, for in many cases the 600 varas will not cover all the
land now under cultivation.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. MERIWETHER,
Governor and Sap't. of Indian Affairs in New Mexico,
Hon. Q. W. Mantpbnst,
Com. Indian Jffuira, fFasMtigton city.
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LETTER
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THE SBCKBTART OF THE TRBASUBT,
The inn^fftoienoy <if <Ae appnprialitmfor iht oonstrucUtm tf a jniWe
imOdiHg at Sprmgmd, IlUnoii.
Juntrnt 19, ie5T.^R«Amd la the ConmiittM of Wtjt ud Mtm
Tkeasdst Dbpabiuiit,
JoMUtry 16, 1857.
Bib : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of th«
resolution of the HooBe of Bepresentativea, ret^nesting me to infijrm
the Hoose whether any change or modification is reqnired by the
pnhlic interests in the constmction or size of the bmlding to he erected
at Springfield, lllinoiB, under the act approved Augnst 18, 1856.
In 16^7 thereto, I have to say that this department deems the ap-
propriation under that act insufficient to construct a building of
Bumcient size to aoconimodate the uses for which it is designed. To
construct a fire-proof building, three Btories high, and of sufficient
size, would require an additional appropriation of fifty thousand dol-
lars, with the usoal ten per centum for contingencies.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secrdary of fAe Tnasmy.
Hon. N. P. Basks,
Bptaktr of the Borne of Bqtresentativea,
Wiuhington, D. C.
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lAtt of jptT9oaa employed in hit d^partmeiU.
JtfDAET 1», 18CT.— Ordered to be pinted.
Depabticeiiit op thi Ihtiriob,
Janvary IT, 1867.
Sir : In compliance with tbe proviBionfl contained in the elerentti
section of the act of 26th August, 1842, I have the honor to Bubmit
the accompanying atatemeot, showing the names of the clerks and
other persoDB employed in this department daring the year ending on
the Slst December last, the time each was employed, and the amounts
paid them respectively.
As a general rule, the persons employed have rendered good ser-
vice ; and, in view of the great increase of the business of the depart-
ment, I could not at present advise a reduction in its clerical force.
I have the honor to he, sir, your obedient servant,
H. McClelland,
SecTtiaTy.
Hon. N. P. Barsb, Jr.,
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