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"having not more than sufficient for themselves and their posterity." Notices of the resolution were sent to the commissioners, assuring them of a cordial reception on any other subject, but of the entire uselessness of putting their government to further expence on this. The commissioners remonstrated. They threatened the chiefs with the indignation of their great father, the President. He would shake the nation off, said the commissioners, if they persisted. About six months after, another attempt of the United States' agents was made to get up a Treaty, but it was equally unsuccessful. Notwithstanding these defeats, at the autumnal council of 1823, it was understood that the very commissioners who had been repelled before, were to attend at the Council Ground for the purpose of pressing for at Treaty. The council, of course, excited unusual interest. It was understood that the Creek Chief Macintosh, with some attendant chiefs of the same nation, would be present. Preparations were made to receive them with suitable distinction. Macintosh had obtained the confidence of the Cherokees. He was always welcomed among them as a brother. He would attend their regular councils, sometimes as a guest, sometimes to examine into complaints of