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1839. Aug.9 continued. as brothers, an have fully participa-ted with them in the enjoyment of all their rights & priveleges. The writer add that the individuals known as the treaty, or Ridge, party, following the example of previous emigrants, have submitted to the government & laws as already existing in their nation; and are consequently enjoying with them the protection of their laws, and allo the rights & priveleges of the nation. They further state that it is also well known to him, that the numerous par-ty who lately emigrated to their land under the conduct of Mr John Ross, late Principal Chief of the eastern Cher-okee nation , have refused to submit to their government & laws; and that it is likewise known to him that individuals of that party lately committed a most savage murder upon the persons of three of their most useful citizens; and that it is besides known to him that they have made the most pacific overtures to these their brethren, & that they have neglected no means or efforts to affect an amicable union with them; and the writers express extreme regrets that they are compelled to say, that all their efforts for peace & union with this party have been unavailing;