When was it published?

November 26, 1849 in The Republic

Domestic News November 26, 1849

The Republic

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs, Appointment, Migration Or Settlement

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. H. L. Scott, Rev. T. C. Stewart

Q: What keywords are associated?

Choctaw Removal, Indian Affairs, Mississippi Indians, Superintendent Appointment, Arkansas Relocation

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Col. H. L. Scott of Newton County appointed assistant superintendent for Choctaw removal, replacing Rev. T. C. Stewart of Pontotoc. About 2,500 Choctaws linger in Mississippi, annoying neighbors; administration offers inducements for their relocation west of Arkansas to benefit both parties.

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The Choctaws.—Col. H. L. Scott, of Newton county, has been appointed assistant superintendent for the removal of the Choctaws, in the place of the Rev. T. C. Stewart, of Pontotoc. There are about 2,500 of this tribe still lingering in Mississippi, to the great injury of themselves and the annoyance and discomfort of their white neighbors. However, from the liberal inducements held out, and the facilities afforded, by this Administration to those who wish to embark in their removal to their new homes west of Arkansas, the counties in which they live have a good prospect of getting rid of a population which has been so long a drawback on their settlement and prosperity. The Indians can never prosper when surrounded by the whites, and it is therefore no less their interest than ours, that the separation should take place as speedily as possible. -Jackson (Mi.) Southron.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Appointment Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Choctaw Removal Indian Affairs Mississippi Indians Superintendent Appointment Arkansas Relocation

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. H. L. Scott Rev. T. C. Stewart

Where did it happen?

Mississippi

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mississippi

Key Persons

Col. H. L. Scott Rev. T. C. Stewart

Outcome

appointment made; prospect of removing 2,500 choctaws to west of arkansas for mutual benefit.

Event Details

Col. H. L. Scott appointed assistant superintendent for Choctaw removal replacing Rev. T. C. Stewart; 2,500 Choctaws remain in Mississippi injuring themselves and annoying whites; administration provides inducements and facilities for relocation to new homes west of Arkansas to aid settlement and prosperity.