Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-west Territory, in 1830: Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race, Volumen2F. Westley and A. H. Davis, 1833 |
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... thing in the heavens above , or in the earth beneath , which they hold in religious regard , or as the repre- sentative of invisible and spiritual agencies . This grand fact is certainly a remarkable one . Neither can it be ascribed to ...
... thing in the heavens above , or in the earth beneath , which they hold in religious regard , or as the repre- sentative of invisible and spiritual agencies . This grand fact is certainly a remarkable one . Neither can it be ascribed to ...
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... things they could and would naturally retain . Suppose , then , that the wandering and hunt- ing tribes of North America are in fact a portion , or the main body of the lost tribes of Israel , deteriorated into barbarism by a long and ...
... things they could and would naturally retain . Suppose , then , that the wandering and hunt- ing tribes of North America are in fact a portion , or the main body of the lost tribes of Israel , deteriorated into barbarism by a long and ...
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... things are dearest to them on earth and the means of their enjoyment here , are made the symbols of their heaven beyond the grave , and that state is destined in their creed to be the reward of a virtuous life ; and whatever things are ...
... things are dearest to them on earth and the means of their enjoyment here , are made the symbols of their heaven beyond the grave , and that state is destined in their creed to be the reward of a virtuous life ; and whatever things are ...
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... own dissensions ; when the whole history of the race , if it proved any thing , proved , that , in their untamed con- dition , they could never endure a contiguity . VOL . II . D The project , in all points of view , by THE INDIANS , 49.
... own dissensions ; when the whole history of the race , if it proved any thing , proved , that , in their untamed con- dition , they could never endure a contiguity . VOL . II . D The project , in all points of view , by THE INDIANS , 49.
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... things . But to show they are not without foundation , I will quote a few passages from the Review in question : - - " Existing for two centuries in contact with civilized people , they ( the Indians ) have resisted , and successfully ...
... things . But to show they are not without foundation , I will quote a few passages from the Review in question : - - " Existing for two centuries in contact with civilized people , they ( the Indians ) have resisted , and successfully ...
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Página 302 - The Indian nations had always been considered as distinct, independent political communities, retaining their original natural rights, as the undisputed possessors of the soil, from time immemorial, with the single exception of that imposed by irresistible power, which excluded them from intercourse with any other European potentate than the first discoverer of the coast of the particular region claimed ; and this was a restriction which these European potentates imposed on themselves, as well as...
Página 281 - And we do further declare it to be our royal will and pleasure, for the present, as aforesaid, to reserve under our sovereignty, protection, and dominion, for the use of the said Indians...
Página 268 - A final judgment or decree in any suit, in the highest court of law or equity of a state in which a decision in the suit could be had, where is drawn in question the validity of a treaty or statute of, or an authority exercised under the United States...
Página 311 - That a final judgment or decree in any suit, in the highest Court of law or equity of a State in which a decision in the suit could be had...
Página 5 - And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel : and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.
Página 268 - An Act to regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes, and to preserve Peace on the Frontiers...
Página 301 - Regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians, not members of any of the States ; provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Página 269 - States, and the decision is in favour of such their validity, or where is drawn in question the construction of any clause of the constitution, or of a treaty, or statute of, or commission held under, the United States, and the decision is against the title, right, privilege, or exemption, specially set up or claimed by either party, under such clause of the said Constitution, treaty, statute, or commission...
Página 305 - The Cherokee nation, then, is a distinct community, occupying its own territory, with boundaries accurately described, in which the laws of Georgia can have no force, and which the citizens of Georgia have no right to enter, but with the assent of the Cherokees themselves, or in conformity with treaties, and with the acts of Congress.
Página 300 - No State shall engage in any war without the consent of the United States in Congress assembled, unless such State be actually invaded by enemies, or shall have received certain advice of a resolution being formed by some nation of Indians to invade such State, and the danger is so imminent as not to admit of a delay, till the United States in Congress assembled can be consulted...