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The Sioux and the Chppewas have long been enemies and
hostile collisions between them Of frequent occurrence
by nterposng proposed, other tribes between them
their ongcheshed feuds it hoped will subside and that
region OF country to be any longer the theatre of e
quent Indian disturbances.


Among those tribes with which we have treaties or near
mnich our agents reside, tranquility has generally prevailed
ne only exceptions known the outrages committed by
parues oil the Souxone upon the Wnnebagoes which, by
our interference was amcaby adjusted and the others upon
the omahas, the Ooes and the friendly Pawnees Proper
measures have been taken TO punish the and In
prevent the repetition Of such occurrences
Inc dePredauons upon the trains the Santa Fe
nave oeen - believed committed principally if
trey by Indians with whom have hitherto had but little
or no intercourse and who therefore, ONLY be controlled
and their mschevous propensties repressed by military
iorce For this purpose, such force has been sent into
that region, with instructions chasse the offenders and
procure as far practicable the restoration the pundered
property.


The anomalous condition of our relations with the Indians
in Texas embarasses the action of the Department in relation
to hem The laws regulating intercourse with Indian tribes
do not extend over Texas special agent was however,
appointed the close OF the last session Of Congress TO visit
the several bands in that State to counsel with hem and 10
distribute such presents in goods deemed
fu and best calculated conciae their goodwill and to
inspire confidence in the friendly disposition of the United
States towards them. This proceeding has been attended
with but desired that Congress- the approach
ing session. should place relations with these Indians on
permanent basis.


difficulty has arisen among the Sockbridge Indians in
Wisconsin, occaSoned principally by the legislation of Con-



The necessity for the further action of Congress sub
ject clearly presented in the Commissioners report


will be perceived by that report that very special attention
has been gyen during the past year, the important subject
of education among the Indians Additional schools the
new systemcombning manual labor with rudimenta in
structonhave been established and made
others among several Of the tribes To this system
far practicable it has been found necessary employ
all the funds at the disposal of the Department por
ton of which has been heretofore applied to educate few
boys at different seminares in the States The mode now
adopted for applying the funds provided for education deem
ed altogether preferable, and promises the highly bcne
fetal results.


For information in regard to many other important
and interesting matters connected with Indian ela
tonstoo for brief notice in this
ncaton respectfully invite your attention to the Commits
sioner's report.


have the honor be. very respectfully, your obedent
servant,


w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War.
To the PRESIDENT