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devoted TO these ends, nnd 10 the do fial
rights recognized as belonging to tht -
legally made at different times with tho United
States, and OF such measures as seem best caIcu.
lated to secure the.: peace and happiness. promote
their prosperity, and elevate their cha racter
distinct community.


In commencing and sustaining public journal
in the Nation. its success mus, depend very much
upon the kind feelings, lberuli,y and patronage Of
the citizens OF the United States. Among them
we are assured there exists generally desire that
the Indians should be dealt with upon just and lib
eral principles, lively sympathy in their chs
quered career, and deep interest in their char.
acter, condition, and destiny. Ignorance Of their
condition. opinions, and claims, has been TO them
Il fountain of many wrongs; fountain from which
they have been forced to- many bitter
iraughts. From this use, ,ures Of policy 10
themselves unjust, and highly destructive to ihcif
peace and prospects. have beeh conceived and per.
sisted in to their accomplishment. with singular
pertnacity. by thosc from whom they hive right
To expect and clam protection. 1t will, therefore,
10 the aim Of those having charge Of the Apvo.
CATE, 10 enl ghten public sentimen;, far as pos-
sbe, as to the feelings, wishes, and proper expo
atoms of the Cherokees. And while it is inier-
led TO make the pnper national in It's tone -
cha racter, nbstanng from nll parti1a nshp in .
international politics "f the Nation, will ne,er.is-
ess be open TO full but courteous discussions {
my measures Of policy on the part of the Uli..'
States. which touch upon or affect the rights
interests no, only Of the Cherokees, bui also Of
.heir led brethrch.


In making an appeal to tho citizens Of the Uni
ted States for their friendly aid in the presen, un.
;;Lsr.akns: we feel snnSnne that j. VI not be in
vain. The history of the Indian tribes. bu, n.6gg.
especially, that Of tho Che rokecs, is repleic with
incidents at once striking and handing.
In sl,ne -.
'ner ~arlike character, ;heir manly freedom, their
firm adherence 10 their nn,urn nd pol iical rights,
their fond attachment 10 ttsir -,u,6auuoka hnnos
of their fore fathers. thi


those homes. fhcr sud


to civilized life, their I'd


lion. agriculture q nd ihl


rnt condition, and the infli ON if >
location, friendship and y. 'they s,
and will exert over the gress an pop, IN
extending north md south along The whole yves.
tern border OF the United Stuies. nnd back TO tho
Rocky Mountains. cannot fail to enkindIe lively
interest in tho breast Of the pl,iianihropis,. ava.
ken general thirst for more familiarity with them
and arouse ''thoir protectors to the importapt.
but often apparently forgotten fact tha, they have
no tritling duty 10 perform towards this people
To those, then. who lake any concern in whatever
relates 10 the Cherokee aud neighborng Indians.
nndsSho nro desirous Of being regularly and occu.
f"teiS H""e uSquaiGteu win passing events among
them, :he CHEROKEE ADVOCATE is recommended.
Our location. aud the station We occupy relative.
y to the Creeks, Chicknsaws, Caoc,aws, Osaee,
Senecns, Delawares and other indiana. are o..
rs will enablo us nt nil times to furnish ne "a.
dors of the paPor with tho latest and mos: correct
border news.


Nothing personal or sectariau will be adj, ~
into tho columns Of the paper.


The National Council having appoin 4 ,.e un.
dersigned Editor. the duties Of that =; lion will
aevo'e entirely upon him, and the ~aolo estab.
ishmen! De subject to his supervision.


IERMS.-The CHEROKEE ADVOCATE
will be printed on tn imperial sheet, with new
type, both English and Cherokee, once tery week.
at ihree Dollars per annum. pay abl. "a Gdra.os.
And to those subscribers, who rend onlv the Char.
okee language, at 7'co Dollars por annum 1. ad.
rance. - II -
Advertising viii be done on tho usu., ,erm..S.


Communications directed. nost ,o;J % ~. -
derslsned. nt Park Hill, Cherokee Nation. w;;,
receive his prompt attention. :, -


Cherokee Nation. Morrl roAx ~r