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Show 103 1 htndranoe to an effeotive solution of the Indian problem. The urgenoy of immediate aotion in treating with the Indiana was again emphasized to Congress by Agent Humphries, suooessor to Dr. Hurt, in the following words: " The lands adapted for cultivation in the Territory are limited, and are those best qualified for the grattiitious support of its original inhabitants, being the only spots upon which they can subsist during the accumulated snows of winter, in the mountains. These localities, if permitted, will all soon be taken up by the white settlers; and what is to be the future destiny of these destitute creatures, is for the wisdom of Congress to determine." And despite the continued detailed information and praotical suggestions which came from those in close touoh with the Indians, Congress reaained inaotlvi, while the Indians destitute of shelter and dying of want, lost confidence in the government and people of the United 2 States. 1 Indian Affairs Report, 1859, p. 33. 3 Ibid., 1361, p. 1397. |
