In most cases, which have been examined, both causes have manifestly operated. The republic of the United States has had charge of these people three quarters of a century, (dating from 1776.) During this period, it is demonstrated, that the estimates of numbers for the old area of the Confederation have been either greatly exaggerated, or the decline of the tribes in immediate contact with civilization, has been extraordinary. The period that we have been in proximity to them, it is only wonderful, that of the tribes who were in North America in 1600, there is a descendant left to recount their history. But when this fatal delusion is coupled with the policy of petty, predatory, tribal warfare, as it has been for all The policy of pursuing the chase is so destructive to human life - so subversive of every principle of increase and prosperity, that it is amazing that the Indians themselves have not perceived it. In a survey of two hundred years, so far as facts can be gleaned, many of the bands and sub-tribes have most rapidly declined, and yet a greater number of them have become entirely extinct. The rate of reproduction is so small, and the causes of depopulation so great, that, until the period of their colonization, neither to increase, nor decrease, but barely to keep up their numbers, is the most favorable view that can be presented. The principles of the census, wherever they have been applied, denote, that a hunter-population does not reproduce itself at a ratio, which can be, even in the most favorable circumstances, accurately appreciated and relied on while it is subject to sudden fluctuations, such as do not pertain to a fixed community. The statistical tables, to which I invite your attention, taken in connexion with those heretofore published, indicate some facts of leading importance to the welfare of the Indian tribes. I have the honor to submit for your consideration, the Second Part of my investigations respecting the statistics and condition of the Indian tribes of the United States, made in conformity with the provisions of an Act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1847. LUKE LEA, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Specimen of the Cherokee Alphabet's Application. Magic Music, Medicine Animal of the Winnebagoes, and Haokah.įish Spears, Hair Adze, Skin Dressers, Ice Cutter, and Burden Strap. Map of Earth Works on Vieux Desert Island, Head Waters of the Wisconsin River. View of Inscription Rock south side of Cunningham's Island, Lake Erie.Īntiquities from New York and South Carolina.įrench Antiquities from Western New York. Inscription on Rock south side of Cunningham's Island, Lake Erie. Inscription on Rock north side of Cunningham's Island, Lake Erie. Map Showing the Present Boundaries of the Ojibwa, Menomonee, Winnebago, and Dacotah Tribes of Indians 1857.Ĭombat between the Ojibwas and the Sacs and Foxes.Įarth Works on south side of Cunningham's Island.Īntiquities from Cunningham's Island, Lake Erie. 1620.Įthnographical Map of the Indian Tribes of the United States A.D. Interview of Hendrick Hudson with the Indians. Download the plug-in here, of you do not have it. Some images in this document are in a DJVU format and require a free DJVU plug-in to view.
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