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at the close of his address. He replied it had been already whispered that the advice against continuing to meet at New Echota was given from insidious motives. It was thought that a departure in so prominent an instance from the constitution would be regarded as a plea with evil wishers abroad for considering the government broken up, & become a source of disorganization with ill wishers at home. The doubt, if premature, has proved at least prophetic.

      The two bodies, although not convened to legislate, preferred first to consider the subject according to their official customs separately,--  the Committee a part from the Council. John Ridge was President of the Committee; the majority of whom were opposed to convening the General Council at New Echota. The Council, with one or two exceptions, were unanimous in favor of continuing the assembly at the place designated by the constitution. Under this difference of opinion, it was determined that the two bodies should meet and settle the question by a general discussion. One or two speeches were made; - the expediency of