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yoon have two new States Immediately west of
Missouri and Arkansas; and last though not least.
the practccbility of settling our present emba r.
rassing difficulties with the various Indian tribes.
Treaties might be so arranged as to unite all the
semi civilized tribes into one nation let them oc
cupy different districts of tho Oregon Territory
with State and Federativo system. somewhat
like the relations Of the different members of the
American Union. They might he allowed a
Standing Delegation at Washington; and for some
purposes members TO Congress.


90 not, however, at present, pretend to suggest
plan. This should be the work Of the most OK.
perienccd, both in the United States and the Indian
countries. only say that such II plan is, to nv
mind, feasible and practicable Such an object ac.
complished, we might hope to see the Indian tribes
far removed from border popuaiion; and with
the proper patronage Of our Government, tbcy
might yet become one great and powerful State.


| have addressed these hints TO your paper be.
ing the point farthest west, and shall hope that NV
remarks may elicit profitable discussion on this
important subject.


am not one of those who desires the removal
of the Indian tribes farther west upon the princ.
pie of wanting the country which they at present
occupy. On the contrary, would proposeto en-.
ter upon such arrangements with them as should
make them amends for many abuses. | would
give them country much more extensive, much
more valuable, bounded by great ocean and
would take such measures as should secure 10 them
the blessings OF liberty, education, commerce,
and an independent government.


would make such arrangements as that their
funds should be placed a, their own disposal--their
lands should be surveyed-each settler should be
entitled to fee simple title for SO much, with the
privilege Of granting to any member of any other
tribe, or TO such other person as the Indian laws
should allow.


A land Office should be established in the Indian
country, and they should have The privilege Of
granting lands at their own price, to such citizens
of the United States might choose to become
citizens of Oregon, and be sucject TO such laws as
the Confederacy should pass.


AT the same time none SHOULD be permitted TO
settle among them except upon such terms, as the
Indians themselves should agree to and whero any
should settle they should have ali the privileges oil
citizenship.


But promised no: to descend to PARTICULARS
only wish TO elicit discussion. ! wish to hear
the views of the people of the west on the sub.
ject. -..


am respectfulIy--und with the best of feel.
ings to all.


FAR WEST