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given, that the Cherokee people are united in the support of their common rights and that they are determined never to sanction any measure which may be adopted to affect those rights by any unauthorized individual. And it is very much to be | given, that the Cherokee people are united in the support of their common rights and that they are determined never to sanction any measure which may be adopted to affect those rights by any unauthorized individual. And it is very much to be regretted that these are individuals to be found from among the young men of our country, who regardless of the wishes of the great mass of the people, and the conflicted authorities, seem disposed to assume to themselves the power of dictation over the rights, liberties, and happiness of the nation, by pursuing an opposite course of policy to that which has been employed in our exertions to bring about a satisfactory arrangement with the United States Government for the adjustment of those difficulties which have been created by Georgia with this nation. No good can result from such conduct. Its tendencies are only calculated to produce dissensions and divisions among the people which can but result in evil and envious consequences to the best interests of the nation, if persevered in; but, fortunately, the forbearance & good sense of the people have discountenanced and will never cherish it; - it is, therefore, to be hoped that these young men will return to their sense of duty toward their brothers and sisters, father and mothers, friends and fellow countrymen, and as peaceable and patriotic citizens, unite, hand in hand, with them, in the support of our common cause and patiently await the final issue of out controversy. And, should it please the providence of God to extricate us form the difficulties which us and surround once more to permit us to enjoy prosperity and happiness,- let all participate in those blessings;- but, on the other hand, should it be His will that our nation shall be doomed to inextricable adversity and extinction, then, as one people, let us be united, and calmly disappear with colours flying and leave a character on the page of history that will never dishonor the name of the Cherokee Nation. Red Clay Cherokee Nation October the 12th 1835 John Ross | ||
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given, that the Cherokee people are united in the support of their common rights and that they are determined never to sanction any measure which may be adopted to affect those rights by any unauthorized individual. And it is very much to be regretted that these are individuals to be found from among the young men of our country, who regardless of the wishes of the great mass of the people, and the conflicted authorities, seem disposed to assume to themselves the power of dictation over the rights, liberties, and happiness of the nation, by pursuing an opposite course of policy to that which has been employed in our exertions to bring about a satisfactory arrangement with the United States Government for the adjustment of those difficulties which have been created by Georgia with this nation. No good can result from such conduct. Its tendencies are only calculated to produce dissensions and divisions among the people which can but result in evil and envious consequences to the best interests of the nation, if persevered in; but, fortunately, the forbearance & good sense of the people have discountenanced and will never cherish it; - it is, therefore, to be hoped that these young men will return to their sense of duty toward their brothers and sisters, father and mothers, friends and fellow countrymen, and as peaceable and patriotic citizens, unite, hand in hand, with them, in the support of our common cause and patiently await the final issue of out controversy. And, should it please the providence of God to extricate us form the difficulties which us and surround once more to permit us to enjoy prosperity and happiness,- let all participate in those blessings;- but, on the other hand, should it be His will that our nation shall be doomed to inextricable adversity and extinction, then, as one people, let us be united, and calmly disappear with colours flying and leave a character on the page of history that will never dishonor the name of the Cherokee Nation. Red Clay Cherokee Nation October the 12th 1835 John Ross