Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer

A number of the principal Sachems, chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians, from Buffalo Creek, visited Albany last week: and we are informed have concluded a treaty with this state, by which they cede their title to all the lands reserved along the Niagara river from Buffalo's Creek to Stedman's farm, including Black Rock. This is doubtless a great acquisition to this state, as well as to the U. S. not only on account of the value of the lands. but also it secures the carrying places at the Niagara Falls, & the most advantageous situation for establishing a military post to guard that important pass.

Another object of these Chiefs in visiting our seat of government, we are informed. was to intercede for one of their friends, an Indian, who is it alleged has unfortunately killed a white man, & which has produced some agitation in that quarter-- These Indians state, that five instances have happened since the peace where Indians of their nation have been inhumanly murdered by the white people, and that in no instance have the perpetrators been punished for these crimes, and that this is the first instance on their part. --This fact is undoubtedly true. They say they have been assiduous in cautioning their young warriors to guard against evils of this kind, and they should therefore think it cruel if their brother should suffer death for this act, especially as it is said to have been done unintentionally. under the influence of intoxication and passion. They wished if possible that he might be admitted to bail until trial, stating that imprisonment to an Indian is worse than death. They considered this as a reasonable request, and which they have been induced to believe might be granted consistent with our laws. This however could not be done. They have certainly acted with great candour and magnanimity in delivering up the accused, who is a near relation of one of the principal chiefs, and belongs to one of the first families in the nation.

Although these Chiefs could not obtain the full object of their wishes in the present instance, we are told they have returned to their nation perfectly satisfied with the treatment which they have received from our Executive. and with the assurance he gave them that their unfortunate brother would be treated with every degree of lenity and humanity which the mildness of our laws admit.

(Albany Gaz.)