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Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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Judge Toulmin investigated settlers on public lands in the district, focusing on conflicts with half-breed and Indian claims. He urged the commanding general to suspend military interference until the government clarifies Indian reservations. The district commander has withheld orders for settler removal pending instructions from Washington.
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Judge Toulmin, it appears, from an article in the St. Stephen's Halcyon of the 12th January, has taken the greatest pains to ascertain the real state of the settlers of the public lands, and more particularly as it relates to any interference with the claims of half breeds. It was found that great difficulties presented themselves as to the principles on which Indian claims were to be admitted, as to the exact position of their lands, where the claims were indisputable; and the Judge urged in the strongest terms, to the General commanding the District, the propriety of suspending all military interference until Government should settle those points, and place the principles of Indian reservation on a proper basis. -The officer commanding that district, has declined giving any orders for the removal of settlers of public lands till he hears from Washington. -[Argus.
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St. Stephen's
Event Date
12th January
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the officer commanding the district has declined giving any orders for the removal of settlers of public lands till he hears from washington.
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Judge Toulmin ascertained the state of settlers on public lands, particularly regarding interference with half-breed claims. Difficulties arose in admitting Indian claims and determining land positions. He urged the General to suspend military interference until the government settles Indian reservation principles.