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Editorial
March 5, 1831
New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the 'Indian Question' as whether states like Georgia can force Native Americans to relocate through mistreatment, violating federal treaties promising protection. Condemns New Hampshire representatives for refusing to address pleas to uphold these promises under Jefferson and Madison administrations.
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THE INDIAN QUESTION. What is the Question? It is not, whether it would be better for the Indians to go beyond the Mississippi—or beyond the Rocky Mountains! No. That is not it.—It is not whether it would be expedient for the United States to pay their expenses if they were willing to go. No. That is not it.
It is: first, whether Georgia, or any other State has a right to compel them to go by treating them so badly that they cannot stay—and second, whether the General Government shall, in violation of all promises, suffer Georgia or any other State, or any persons, thus to drive them away
The United States, under Jefferson's and Madison's administration, and before, and since, have promised the Indians safety and protection on their lands. And now, when the People ask to have these Treaties and promises made good—all the Representatives from New-Hampshire, (every one) vote not even to listen to the request.
Shall these men be sent again?
No, No, NO.—Ibid.
It is: first, whether Georgia, or any other State has a right to compel them to go by treating them so badly that they cannot stay—and second, whether the General Government shall, in violation of all promises, suffer Georgia or any other State, or any persons, thus to drive them away
The United States, under Jefferson's and Madison's administration, and before, and since, have promised the Indians safety and protection on their lands. And now, when the People ask to have these Treaties and promises made good—all the Representatives from New-Hampshire, (every one) vote not even to listen to the request.
Shall these men be sent again?
No, No, NO.—Ibid.
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Indian Question
Treaties
Georgia
Indian Protection
Federal Promises
New Hampshire Representatives
What entities or persons were involved?
Georgia
United States
Jefferson
Madison
Indians
New Hampshire Representatives
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federal Protection Of Indian Lands Against State Encroachment
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Indian Rights And Treaty Enforcement, Critical Of Representatives
Key Figures
Georgia
United States
Jefferson
Madison
Indians
New Hampshire Representatives
Key Arguments
States Like Georgia Have No Right To Compel Indians To Leave By Mistreatment
Federal Government Must Not Violate Treaties By Allowing States To Drive Indians Away
Us Has Repeatedly Promised Indians Safety And Protection On Their Lands
New Hampshire Representatives Refuse To Even Listen To Requests To Uphold Treaties