EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 31, 1873. It is hereby ordered that Executive order dated August 31, 1869, adding certain lands to the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation in Nebraska, be, and the same is hereby, -amended so as to exempt from its operation lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, of section 3, township 33, range 4, previously patented to Thomas J. Quinn, on Sioux half-breed script No. 349 D.1 U. S. GRANT. EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 24, 1882. It is hereby ordered that the following-described tract of country in the State of Nebraska, viz: Beginning at a point on the boundary line between the State of Nebraska and the Territory of Dakota, where the range line between ranges 44 and 45 west of the sixth principal meridian, in the Territory of Dakota, intersects said boundary line; thence east along said boundary line 5 miles; thence due south 5 miles; thence due west 10 miles; thence due north to said boundary line; thence due east along said boundary line to the place of beginning, be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from sale, and set aside as an addition to the present Sioux Indian Reservation in the Territory of Dakota. This order of reservation to continue during the pleasure of the President. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. The following act provided for restricted patents to be issued to the Santee Sioux Indians: Provided, That the patents authorized to be issued to certain individual Indians by the concluding paragraph of article six of the treaty with the Sioux Indians [April 29, 1868], proclaimed the twenty-fourth day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, shall be of the fegal effect and declare that the United States does and will hold the land thus allotted for the period of twenty-five years in trust for the sole use and benefit of the Indian to whom such allotment shall have been made, or in case of his decease, of his heirs, according to the laws of the State or Territory where such land is located, and that at the expiration of said period the United States will convey the same by patent to said Indian, or his heirs as aforesaid, in fee, discharged of said trust and free of all charge or incumbrance whatsoever, and no contract by any such Indian creating any charge or incumbrance thereon, or liability of said land for payment thereof, shall be valid." 3 EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 9, 1885. It is hereby ordered that all the lands within the Niobrara or Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, in the State of Nebraska, remaining unallotted to, and unselected by, the Indians of said reservation under the act of March 3, 1863, and the Sioux treaty of April 29, 1863, respectively, on the 15th day of April, 1885, except such as are occupied for agency, school, and missionary purposes, be, and the same are hereby, restored to the public domain from and after that date and made subject to settlement and entry on and after May 15, 1885. 4 CHESTER A. ARTHUR. 2 Ibid., p. 322. 3 United From Report of Indian Commis 1 From Report of Indian Commissioner, 1886, p. 342. States Statutes at Large, Vol. XXII, p. 444. sioner, 1886, p. 342. POTTAWATOMIE AND GREAT NEMAHA AGENCY, KANSAS. IOWA RESERVATION. How established.-By treaties of May 17, 1854, and of March 6, 1861. Area and survey.-Contains 16,000 acres, of which 14,500 are classed as tillable. Out boundaries surveyed." Acres cultivated.-Contains 4,399 acres cultivated by Indians,3 as re ported in 1886. Tribes and population.-The tribes living here are the Iowa, and Sac and Fox, of Missouri. Population, 3424 in 1886. Location. The reservation is in the south-eastern part of Nebraska, and extends over the border into Kansas. A portion of the land is excel. lent for grazing and farming, interspersed with streams and well timbered.5 No statistics of agency officials given. The Indians maintain shops. School population, attendance, and support." School population of Iowa and Sac and Fox, as estimated in 1886........ Accommodation..... Average attendance.... Session (months).... Cost to Government 50 50 26 11 $3,697.02 Missionary work.-Not reported. SYNOPSIS OF IOWA TREATIES. Treaty with the Iowas, made at Portage des Sioux September 16, 1815. (United States Statutes at Large, Vol. VII, p. 136.) See similar Sioux treaty, page 262. Treaty with the Iowas, made at Washington August 4, 1824. Indians cede to United States all land east of a line running from the mouth of the Kansas River north 100 miles to the north-west boundary of Missouri, and thence to the Mississippi. (Art. 1.) Five hundred dollars paid in cash or merchandise and $500 annually for ten years. (Art. 2.) Indians not to settle or hunt upon ceded land. (Art. 3.) Protection of the United States acknowledged. (Art. 4.) Blacksmith provided; also farming implements and cattle as President may determine to be expedient. (Art. 5.) Annuities stipulated to be paid in cash, merchandise, or stock. (Art. 6.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 7.) Proclaimed January 18, 1825. (United States Statutes at Large, Vol. VII, p. 231.) See treaty of August 19, 1825, page 263. Treaty with the Iowa and other tribes, made at Prairie du Chien, Michigan Territory, August 19, 1825. See Sioux treaty same date, p. 263. (United States Statutes at Large, Vol. VII, p. 272.) 2 Ibid., p. 261. Ibid., 1886, p. 162. 3 Ibid., 1886, p. "Ibid., p. xcii. 1 Report of Indian Commissioner, 1884, p. 310. 430. Ibid., p. 400. 5 Ibid., 1882, p. 93. See similar cession by Sac and Fox treaty, August 4, 1824. Treaty with the Iowa and other tribes, made at Prairie du Chien, Michigan Territory, July 15, 1830. See Sioux treaty same date, page 265.1 Treaty with the Iowas and Sac and Fox Indians, made at Fort Leavenworth September 17, 1836. Indians cede to the United States their land lying between the State of Missouri and the Missouri River; $7,500 paid. (Art. 1.) Four hundred sections of land lying north of the Kickapoo land and between the Grand Nemaha and Missouri Rivers set apart for said tribes. Upper half for Iowas, lower half to Sac and Fox. (Art. 2.) United States to assist in removing, to build houses, and break ground, and to furnish stock, farmer, blacksmith, school master, and interpreter as long as President may deem proper. Also mill and agricultural implements for five years. (Art. 3.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 4.) Proclaimed February 15, 1837.2 Treaty with the Iowas, made at St. Louis November 23, 1837. Indians cede all rights in land ceded by treaty of July 15, 1830. (Art. 1.) Two thousand five hundred dollars in horses and goods. (Art. 2.) United States to pay expenses of treaty. (Art. 3.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 4.) Proclaimed February 21, 1838.3 Treaty with the Iowa Indians, made at the Great Nemaha October 19, 1838. Iowas cede all land between the Missouri and Mississippi as claimed in treaty of August 19, 1825. All claims under treaty of August 4, 1824; July 15, 1830; and September 17, 1836, except the securing of two hundred sections of land, the erection of five houses, breaking 200 acres, ferry boat, 100 cows, 205 head of stock, and mill and interpreter, ceded. (Art. 1.) Sum of $157,500 invested at 5 per cent. Portion of income to be applied for blacksmith, and $50 annually out of tribal funds to interpreter for life. Education under direction of President. (Art. 2.) Ten additional houses to be erected. (Art. 3.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 4.) Proclaimed March 2, 1839.* Treaty with the Iowas, made at Washington May 17, 1854. Iowas cede all the territory set apart by the treaty of September 17, 1836, except the following tract: From the mouth of the Great Nemaha, down the Missouri to the mouth of No-land's Creek, thence due south 1 mile, thence due west to south fork of Nemaha, down said fork with its meanders to Great Nemaha, thence with the meanders of said river to the place of beginning. This country to be the permanent home of the Iowa Indians. (Art. 1.) United States to survey and sell the ceded territory, as described. (Arts. 2 and 3.) Any territory belonging to the Sac and Fox included within the Iowa Reservation, an equal amount to be set apart for them. (Art. 4.) Proceeds from sale, exclusive of expenses, to be invested and applied to civilization and education and religious culture of the Iowas. (Art. 5.) Iowa Reservation to be surveyed and allotted. Congress to provide for issuing patents with restrictions. (Art. 6.) The Iowas grant 320 acres to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, and 160 acres to be of timber. President to issue patents. Also grant of 320 acres to their interpreter. (Art. 7.) Private debts not to be paid out of general fund. (Art. 8.) Sum of $100,000 of amount provided in article 2, treaty of October 19, 1838, to be expended in two payments for agricultural improvements. Remainder to remain as trust fund. Interest to be used for education. (Art. 9.) Right to conUnited States Statutes at Large, Vol. VII, p. 328. Ibid., p. 568. P. 547. 2 Ibid., p. 511. 3 Ibid. struct roads on usual terms. Railroads to compensate in money. (Art. 10.) Introduction of ardent spirits to be suppressed. Indians to live at peace. (Art. 11.) United States released from all claims under former treaties. Indians to remove within six months. In consideration, United States to pay $5,000. (Art. 12.) President and Congress to make provisions for managing tribe. (Art. 13.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 14.) Proclaimed July 17, 1854.1 Treaty with the Iowas and Sac and Fox Indians, made at the Great Nemaha Agency, Nebr., March 6, 1861. Sac and Fox cede a tract of their reservation, estimated to contain 32,098 and fraction acres. (Art. 1.) Land to be surveyed and sold and improvements appraised. Of the proceeds, after deducting expenses, one-half to be held in trust, interest at 5 per cent., for the benefit of Sac and Fox, of Missouri. (Art. 2.) The Iowa tribe cede for the benefit of the Sac and Fox a reservation as follows: Beginning where No-Heart's Creek crosses the southern line of the Iowa Reservation; thence with said line to the South Fork of the Nemaha; down the middle of said river to its mouth and to the middle of the Great Nemaha; down the middle of said river to a point opposite the mouth of No-Heart's Creek; and thence down the middle of No-Heart's Creek to the place of beginning. In consideration of said cession, Iowas to receive the other half of interest on proceeds of sale of land ceded in article 1. (Art. 3.) Grants to individuals. (Art. 4.) United States to expend for Sac and Fox $1,000 for erection of school-house and house for teacher, and $200 per annum, as long as the President deems advisable; and for Iowa tribe $300 per annum for school purposes, to be paid out of funds appropriated for civilization of Indians. (Art. 5.) One section set apart for agency, council-house, school-house, and shops and farms. (Art. 6.) No person not a member of either tribe shall sojourn on reservation without written permit from agent. (Art. 7.) Former treaties not inconsistent with this to remain in force. (Art. 8.) Treaty binding when ratified. (Art. 9.) Secretary to expend $3,500 out of proceeds of sale, and to build bridge across Great Nemaha River, near Roy's Ferry, for Iowa Indians. Same amount for similar bridge across same river near Wolf's village for Sac and Fox. Tolls to be used for repairs and for Indians respectively. (Art. 10.) Annuities may be paid in such articles as Congress directs. (Art. 11.) Amended February 6, 1863; assented to March 4, 1863; proclaimed March 26, 1863.o An act to provide for the sale of the Sac and Fox and Iowa Indian Reservations, in the States of Kansas and Nebraska, and for other purposes, March 3, 1885.3 An act of March 3, 1885, provides, that with the consent of a majority of the chiefs, headmen, and male adults of the Sac and Fox of the Missouri and the Iowa tribes of Indians, expressed in open council, the Secretary of the Interior may cause to be surveyed and sold the reservation of these Indians. The lands to be appraised by three commissioners, one of whom shall be selected by the two tribes of Indians, the other two appointed by the Secretary. (Sec. 1.) Lands to be sold to the highest bidder, at not less than the appraised value, or less than $8 per acre, to actual settlers. The improvements made by the Indians or United States to be appraised separately. All purchases limited to 160 acres except in case of fractional excess. Manner of payment also provided for. (Sec. 2.) Any Indian electing to remain upon lands occupied by him at the passage of this act may have 160 acres, if the head of a family; 80 acres if a single man; the land to include his improvements, and "to be accepted in full satisfaction of his interest in and to said reservation and of the money or funds realized from the sale thereof," 1 United States Statutes at Large, Vol. X, p. 1069. 2 Ibid., Vol. XII, p. 1171. 3 Ibid., Vol. XXIII, p. 351. such person to receive a certificate that the United States will hold the said land in trust for twenty-five years, and at the end of that period convey the land "in fee, discharged of said tract and free of all charge or incumbrance whatsoever." Any conveyance or contract made touching the land during the period of trust to be null and void. Such lands during trust period not to be subject to taxation, alienation, or forced sale, under execution or otherwise. (Sec. 3.) The proceeds of the sale of Indian improvements to be paid to the Indians to whom such belonged. Proceeds of the United States improvements to be paid into the Treasury of the United States. Proceeds of the lands to be deposited in the United States Treasury, and to bear interest at 4 per cent.; the income to be annually expended for the benefit of said Indians, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior. (Sec. 4.) With the consent of the Indians the Secretary may secure other reservation lands, and "expend such sum as may be necessary for their comfort and advancement in civilization." (Sec. 5.) Patent for the reservation to be selected may be issued to said tribes. (Sec. 6.) Said patents to be held in trust by the United States "for the sole use and benefit" of said tribes. (Sec. 7.) Whenever Indians residing on the reservation provided for by sections 6 and 7 shall so desire, they may have their land allotted in severalty, 160 acres to each head of a family; each single person over twenty-one years, 80 acres; each minor, 40 acres. (Sec. 8.) Certificates to be issued for such allotments to be of the same character as provided in section 3. (Sec. 9.) The Secretary may, "with the consent of the Indians, expressed in open council," remove said tribes to the reservation or reservations secured for them, and expend such sums as necessary. Sums of $10,000, or as much of said amount as necessary, appropriated for the payment of such expenses, and for the expenses of survey, appraisement, and sale. The amount expended to be reimbursed to the United States out of the first proceeds of sales of said lands. (Sec. 10.)1 SAC AND FOX RESERVATIONS. How established.-By treaties of May 18, 1854,2 and of March 6, 1861;3 acts of Congress approved June 10, 1872; and August 15, 1876.5 Area and survey.-Contains 8,003 acres (includes 2,682.03 acres in Kansas). Surveyed. Acres cultivated.-Eighteen hundred acres cultivated by the Indians." Tribes and population.-Sac and Fox of the Missouri. Total population, 94.8 Location.-Situated in the south-eastern part of Nebraska and crossing the border into Kansas. The land adapted to agriculture and grazing. No statistics given of these Indians; they are in about the same condition as their neighbors, the Iowa tribe. The school population, accommodation, attendance, and support statistics for this reservation given with the Iowa Reservation. Missionary work not reported. Act of Congress of June 10, 1872, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent and concurrence of the Sac and Fox of the Missouri tribe of Indians, ex 2 1 United States Statutes, Vol. XXIII, p. 351. Sac and Fox treaty, same date, Sac and Fox treaties, Indian Territory; United States Statutes, Vol. X, p. 1074. 3 Iowa treaty same date; Iowa treaties, Nebraska; United States Statutes, Vol. XII, p. 1171. 4 United States Statutes, Vol. XVII, p. 391. 5 Ibid., Vol. XIX, p. 208. of Indian Commissioner, 1866, p. 387. S. Ex. 95--31 6 • Report 7 Ibid., p. 416. 8 Ibid., p. 400. |