igratioa, is a mistaken opinion. They are influenced by higher motiyes-that of their preservation and happiness as apeople. They wish. if possible, to re main in peace and quietude upon their ancient territory, in the undisturbed en- joyment of such rights as they have ev- CT exercised. The memorials now be- fore Congress, and signed by upwards oi four thousand citizens, setting forth their claims upon the justice and beneyolence of the government, and feelings relative to Q removal, must be conclusive evi-

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