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and said he had one request more to make, that the Cherokees might have a clerk & interpreter of their own, not to interfere in the election, but to satisfy the Cherokee people it was fairly conducted. Mr Currey objected to this also. Mr Ross then appealed to Colonel Montgomery and Major McIntosh, and said if there was any thing unreasonable in his request, he would withdraw his application. The major with promptness and candour, replied that he had no objections. Mr Currey then said he would have nothing more to do with the business and abruptly left the room. As the presence of the principal chiefs seemed to be the cause of such difficulties. Mr Ross purposed to retire and did so in fact. After the unceremonious departure of Mr Currey, Colonel Montgomery doubled his own right & power to proceed with the election, but finally concluded to take the votes. They were taken and all the people present save one Arkansas emigrant and he intoxicated, voted that the annuities should be paid to the treasurer of the nation." "There were 388 votes given in" says the Principal the