The Injustice of Indian Treaties and Removal: "Making Treaties: Good Faith or Deception ?
Treaties Pertaining to Illinois and Missouri
'What do we know of the laws and customs of the White people ? They might buy our bodies for dissection, and we would touch the goose quill to confirm it, without knowing what we are doing. This was the case with myself and people in touching the goose quill the first time.'
--Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak (Black Sparrow Hawk, alias, 'Black Hawk')
Painting at left by Charles Bird King, Washington, 1837. The original portrait was destroyed in a 1865 fire at the Smithsonian Institution.
The original policies of the United States on making treaties with American Indian tribes were of the highest intentions of good faith. For example, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 read as following: 'The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians, their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent, and in their property, rights, and liberty, they shall never be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall from time to time be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.'
Or President Thomas Jefferson's original 'Policy of Civilization a"
Friday, February 22, 2008
INDIAN AFFAIRS: LAWS AND TREATIES. Vol. 2, Treaties
INDIAN AFFAIRS: LAWS AND TREATIES. Vol. 2, Treaties
The United States do also bind themselves to give to all the poor warriors who may remove to the western side of the Mississippi river, one rifle gun and ammunition, one blanket, and one brass kettle, or, in lieu of the brass kettle, a beaver trap, which is to be considered as a full compensation for the improvements which they may leave; which articles are to be delivered at such point as the President of the United States may direct: and to aid in the removal of the emigrants, they further agree to furnish flat bottomed boats and provisions sufficient for that purpose: and to those emigrants whose improvements add real value to their lands, the United States agree to pay a full valuation for the same, which is to be ascertained by a commissioner appointed by the President of the United States for that purpose, and paid for as soon after the ratification of this treaty as practicable. The boats and provisions promised to the emigrants are to be furnished by the agent on the Tennessee river, at such time and place as the emigrants may notify him of; and it shall be his duty to furnish the same.
February 22, 2008 When and if the people of the country wake up to the facts of the unfairness of the Treatys, this country will be forever changed...once again...
The United States do also bind themselves to give to all the poor warriors who may remove to the western side of the Mississippi river, one rifle gun and ammunition, one blanket, and one brass kettle, or, in lieu of the brass kettle, a beaver trap, which is to be considered as a full compensation for the improvements which they may leave; which articles are to be delivered at such point as the President of the United States may direct: and to aid in the removal of the emigrants, they further agree to furnish flat bottomed boats and provisions sufficient for that purpose: and to those emigrants whose improvements add real value to their lands, the United States agree to pay a full valuation for the same, which is to be ascertained by a commissioner appointed by the President of the United States for that purpose, and paid for as soon after the ratification of this treaty as practicable. The boats and provisions promised to the emigrants are to be furnished by the agent on the Tennessee river, at such time and place as the emigrants may notify him of; and it shall be his duty to furnish the same.
February 22, 2008 When and if the people of the country wake up to the facts of the unfairness of the Treatys, this country will be forever changed...once again...
Sunday, February 17, 2008
SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Featured Collection - Missouri Mormon War
SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Featured Collection - Missouri Mormon War: "The Missouri Mormon War
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In the 1830s, “Mormonism” commanded center stage in Missouri politics. Joseph Smith and the church he founded in New York State in 1830 quickly gained converts, attracting considerable attention throughout the northeastern United States. Originally named the Church of Christ, it subsequently became the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Believers were referred to as “Mormons” because of the church’s adherence to “The Book of Mormon,” a companion scripture to the Bible that Smith claimed to have translated, wherein the story of Jesus Christ appearing to the ancestors of the Native Americans was told.
That same year, Smith dispatched a handful of missionaries to Missouri’s western border to preach the “restored gospel” to the Native American tribes concentrated there. In 1831 Smith proclaimed that God had designated western Missouri as the place where “Zion” would be “gathered” in anticipation of Christ’s second coming. His small band of missionaries soon became a steady stream of converts anxious to establish Zion in Missouri.
Within a few years, the migration and settlement of Latter-day Saints in frontier Missouri led to events that would earn Mormonis"
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In the 1830s, “Mormonism” commanded center stage in Missouri politics. Joseph Smith and the church he founded in New York State in 1830 quickly gained converts, attracting considerable attention throughout the northeastern United States. Originally named the Church of Christ, it subsequently became the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Believers were referred to as “Mormons” because of the church’s adherence to “The Book of Mormon,” a companion scripture to the Bible that Smith claimed to have translated, wherein the story of Jesus Christ appearing to the ancestors of the Native Americans was told.
That same year, Smith dispatched a handful of missionaries to Missouri’s western border to preach the “restored gospel” to the Native American tribes concentrated there. In 1831 Smith proclaimed that God had designated western Missouri as the place where “Zion” would be “gathered” in anticipation of Christ’s second coming. His small band of missionaries soon became a steady stream of converts anxious to establish Zion in Missouri.
Within a few years, the migration and settlement of Latter-day Saints in frontier Missouri led to events that would earn Mormonis"
SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Mary Alice Hansen Postcard Collection
SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Mary Alice Hansen Postcard Collection: "'Wish You Were Here:' Postcards from Missouri
The postcard originated in 1869 in Europe as a cheap means of brief communications between friends and family and the trend quickly became popular in America. These initial cards were very plain until 1898, when the United States Post Office no longer had a monopoly on this form of letter writing. Once it relinquished some control over the format, publishers proliferated and small illustrations were widely used on the front of the cards.
In 1907, the U. S. Post Office permitted the use of the divided back card, allowing the message and mailing address to appear on one side, thereby making it possible for the entire front of the card to be used for imagery. Since then, millions of color postcards have been traded by collectors. These view cards documented people, places, and events all over America. Printing processes continued to improve and there has proved no end to card subject matter. Today, postcard collecting has its own name, “deltiology,” and is the nation’s third most popular hobby outside of coin and stamp collecting.
Mary Alice Hansen was a Minnesota deltiologist who extensively traveled Missouri. Her nephew, David Quick, donated 209 color and black and white postcards his"
The postcard originated in 1869 in Europe as a cheap means of brief communications between friends and family and the trend quickly became popular in America. These initial cards were very plain until 1898, when the United States Post Office no longer had a monopoly on this form of letter writing. Once it relinquished some control over the format, publishers proliferated and small illustrations were widely used on the front of the cards.
In 1907, the U. S. Post Office permitted the use of the divided back card, allowing the message and mailing address to appear on one side, thereby making it possible for the entire front of the card to be used for imagery. Since then, millions of color postcards have been traded by collectors. These view cards documented people, places, and events all over America. Printing processes continued to improve and there has proved no end to card subject matter. Today, postcard collecting has its own name, “deltiology,” and is the nation’s third most popular hobby outside of coin and stamp collecting.
Mary Alice Hansen was a Minnesota deltiologist who extensively traveled Missouri. Her nephew, David Quick, donated 209 color and black and white postcards his"
Early Missouri History & Settlement and Missouri's March to Statehood | Louisiana Purchase |
Early Missouri History & Settlement and Missouri's March to Statehood Louisiana Purchase : "Take a Missouri History Vacation!
Revisit the past! Early Missouri settlements, the Louisiana Purchase and Missouri's march to statehood.
Visit the Arcadia Valley Region & Black River Recreation Area
It is believed by many historians that De Soto explored our region while pursuing his dream to find a northern passageway to China back in 1541. After 'discovering the Mississippi River', he crossed from Kaskaskia (Illinois) into our region, meeting five different tribes of Native Americans along his trek through what is now Southern Missouri continuing on into Arkansas.
It was not until 1673, when Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet (who are most often credited with the discovery of Missouri) sailed down the Mississippi River in canoes along the area that would later become Missouri. The two established that the Mississippi River ran all the way to the sea. In 1682, Robert de LaSalle claimed the Louisiana Territory for France ('New France' or Louisiana, was named to honor Louis XIV). In addition to present day Missouri, the territory included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Idaho. Soon French settlers were establishing trading posts and forts in the new territory"
Revisit the past! Early Missouri settlements, the Louisiana Purchase and Missouri's march to statehood.
Visit the Arcadia Valley Region & Black River Recreation Area
It is believed by many historians that De Soto explored our region while pursuing his dream to find a northern passageway to China back in 1541. After 'discovering the Mississippi River', he crossed from Kaskaskia (Illinois) into our region, meeting five different tribes of Native Americans along his trek through what is now Southern Missouri continuing on into Arkansas.
It was not until 1673, when Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet (who are most often credited with the discovery of Missouri) sailed down the Mississippi River in canoes along the area that would later become Missouri. The two established that the Mississippi River ran all the way to the sea. In 1682, Robert de LaSalle claimed the Louisiana Territory for France ('New France' or Louisiana, was named to honor Louis XIV). In addition to present day Missouri, the territory included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Idaho. Soon French settlers were establishing trading posts and forts in the new territory"
Missouri Civil War | Civil War in Missouri | MO Civil War History
Missouri Civil War | Civil War in Missouri | MO Civil War History: "The story of how Missouri became embroiled in the Civil War conflict and why.
Missouri Civil War History in the Arcadia Valley Region & Black River Recreation Area"
Missouri Civil War History in the Arcadia Valley Region & Black River Recreation Area"
Missouri History | History Vacations and Travel in Missouri | MO History Tourism | History Tours in Missouri
Missouri History | History Vacations and Travel in Missouri | MO History Tourism | History Tours in Missouri
After the Louisiana purchase in 1800, this region was a part of the territory of "Louisiana" which included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Idaho. After Louisiana became a state in 1812, the remaining Upper Louisiana Territory was renamed the Missouri Territory and was divided in to five original counties. Our present Iron and Reynolds counties were considered a part of the new county of Ste. Genevieve in the brand new Missouri Territory. For a much more detailed account of the early history of our region, please click here.
After the Louisiana purchase in 1800, this region was a part of the territory of "Louisiana" which included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Idaho. After Louisiana became a state in 1812, the remaining Upper Louisiana Territory was renamed the Missouri Territory and was divided in to five original counties. Our present Iron and Reynolds counties were considered a part of the new county of Ste. Genevieve in the brand new Missouri Territory. For a much more detailed account of the early history of our region, please click here.
Genealogy Resources & Links Missouri | Iron County MO | Reynolds County MO
Genealogy Resources & Links Missouri | Iron County MO | Reynolds County MO: "Missouri Genealogy
Genealogy Resources in Iron County, MO and Reynolds County, MO
Resources and links to help you discover your family history in the
Arcadia Valley Region and Black River Recreation Area of Missouri
Take a Family History Vacation to our beautiful area!
Researching your family history in Iron County, Missouri and Reynolds County, Missouri, is often very challenging. We are hopeful that the information, resources and links provided on this website will make things easier for you. We will attempt to clarify some of the issues that even the most enthusiastic genealogist may face when researching family history in our Black River Area and Arcadia Valley Region.
In the near future, a more comprehensive website will be completed which will provide more detailed information including area cemeteries, prominent regional surnames, and interesting stories about the brave families that settled here long ago. Please check back in the near future for a link to our new comprehensive resource guide.
In the meantime, we hope that by providing a bit of Missouri history, your research will be a bit easier.
After the Louisiana purchase in 1800, this region was a part of the territory of 'Louisiana' which included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas,"
Genealogy Resources in Iron County, MO and Reynolds County, MO
Resources and links to help you discover your family history in the
Arcadia Valley Region and Black River Recreation Area of Missouri
Take a Family History Vacation to our beautiful area!
Researching your family history in Iron County, Missouri and Reynolds County, Missouri, is often very challenging. We are hopeful that the information, resources and links provided on this website will make things easier for you. We will attempt to clarify some of the issues that even the most enthusiastic genealogist may face when researching family history in our Black River Area and Arcadia Valley Region.
In the near future, a more comprehensive website will be completed which will provide more detailed information including area cemeteries, prominent regional surnames, and interesting stories about the brave families that settled here long ago. Please check back in the near future for a link to our new comprehensive resource guide.
In the meantime, we hope that by providing a bit of Missouri history, your research will be a bit easier.
After the Louisiana purchase in 1800, this region was a part of the territory of 'Louisiana' which included all or part of present-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas,"
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park | The Legend of Taum Sauk Mountain
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park | The Legend of Taum Sauk Mountain: "The Legend of Taum Sauk Mountain ~ A Native American 'Romeo and Juliet' story as told to John Russell, from the Kansas City Star, by 'Old Uncle Jim Connelly' back in 1953, the summer after the park became accessible by automobile to the public. Uncle Jim, an ex-railroad worker, who for many years ran a service station and tourist court from his home near Ironton, knew a host of stories and Indian legends tied up with the mountain."
Missouri Native American History | American Indians in Missouri | Indian Tribes of Missouri
Missouri Native American History | American Indians in Missouri | Indian Tribes of Missouri: "Missouri Native American history in the Arcadia Valley Region, Black River Recreation Area of Missouri goes back to the Paleo-Indians, the ancient peoples of the Americas who were present at the end of the last ice age. They camped and hunted along Ozark rivers, perhaps as long as 12,000 to 14,000 years ago. These early inhabitants were big-game hunters. The mastodon (for meat) and the giant ground sloth (for fur), still roamed the area. After the ice age arrived, circa 8000 B.C., the disappearance of the large mammals caused the people to hunt smaller game and rely more heavily on gathering and foraging. They crafted fluted points for hunting, needles for making clothing, hand-woven nets for fishing, and mortars for crunching seeds. Fish and vegetables became an important part of their diet.
During the Woodland Period (1,000 to 500 B.C.) The Hopewell tribe inhabited the region now known as Missouri. They learned how to fire clay pots and tools, engaged in trade, and created large ceremonial earthworks. They cultivated corn and hunted deer and wild turkey.
From A.D. 900 to 1700, the Mississipian Period, the Native Americans became highly dependent on the rivers, eating river dwelling animals and growing crops in the fertile soil of the riverbeds. Corn, beans"
During the Woodland Period (1,000 to 500 B.C.) The Hopewell tribe inhabited the region now known as Missouri. They learned how to fire clay pots and tools, engaged in trade, and created large ceremonial earthworks. They cultivated corn and hunted deer and wild turkey.
From A.D. 900 to 1700, the Mississipian Period, the Native Americans became highly dependent on the rivers, eating river dwelling animals and growing crops in the fertile soil of the riverbeds. Corn, beans"
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