The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

We are persuaded, that no other apology need be made for the small portion of news presented to-day, than that our workmen were on Saturday engaged in the festivities of the day.

On Friday last an Address was delivered by the SECRETARY OF WAR in answer to the Talk of the Cherokee Chiefs previously made.

The Address of the Secretary, which was made in the name of the President, conveyed assurances to the Cherokees that all the engagements entered into by the Predecessors of the President would be by him rigidly observed; it congratulated them on the advances they had made, and were still making in the arts of civilization, particularly on the introduction of the spinning wheel, and of the plough, instead of the hoe, and assured them that the President, on proper representation, would have them furnished with the instruments and instruction required to aid their progress in agriculture and manufactures.

After the delivery of the reply of the Secretary of War, the leading chief spoke at considerable length on the affairs of his Nation. His mode of delivery, the tone of his voice, and his general expression of countenance, were mild and persuasive, and his deportment and gestures were highly dignified and graceful.

We forbear at present going more at length into the details of the Talk and the Reply, as we hope in a few days to be able to present them both entire.