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smudge he had rendered himself unworthy their attention, they ordered their delegation to Washington for the final adjustment of their difficulties. Mr. Ridge and one or two others of his party were members of this obligation.

When the time arrived for Mr. Schermerhorns council, about three hundred, including men women and children assembled, though but about seventy could be persuaded to act in the business. These men, unauthorized, and in open opposition to all the authorities of the nation, signed that treaty which Mr. Schermerhorn saw fit to impose upon of -lined out the Cherokee people. Many of these treaty men, however were bad characters, insomuch that some respectable Cherokees unclear the delegation they appointed, "The horse thief delegation."

Now Mr. John Ross was