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| Thursday February 7, 1861 |
FEBRUARY 7, 1861
Resolutions expressing the feelings and sentiments of the
General Council of
the Choctaw Nation in reference to the political disagreement
existing between
the Northern and Southern States of the American Union.
February 7, 1861
Resolved by the General Council of the Choctaw Nation
assembled, That we view with deep regret and great solicitude the
present unhappy political disagreement between the Northern and
Southern States of the American Union, tending to a permanent
dissolution of the Union and the disturbance of the various
important relations existing with that Government by treaty
stipulations and international laws, and portending much injury to
the Choctaw government and people.
Resolved further, That we must express the earnest desire and
ready hope entertained by the entire Choctaw people, that any
and all political disturbances agitating and dividing the people of
the various States may be honorably and speedily adjusted; and
the example and blessing, and fostering care of their General
Government, and the many and friendly social ties existing with
their people, continue for the enlightenment in moral and good
government and prosperity in the material concerns of life to our
whole population.
Resolved further, That in the event a permanent dissolution of the
American Union takes place, our many relations with the General
Government must cease, and we shall be left to follow the natural
affections, education, institutions, and interests of our people,
which indissolubly bind us in every way to the destiny of our
neighbors and brethren of the Southern States, upon whom we
are confident we can rely for the preservation of our rights of life,
liberty, and property, and the continuance of many acts of
friendship, general counsel, and material support.
Resolved further, That we desire to assure our immediate
neighbors, the people of Arkansas and Texas, of our
determination to observe the amicable relations in every way so
long existing between us, and the firm reliance we have, amid any
disturbances with other States, the rights and feelings so sacred
to us will remain respected by them and be protected from the
encroachments of others.
Resolved further, That his excellency the principal chief be
requested to inclose, with an appropriate communication from
himself, a copy of these resolutions to the governors of the
Southern States, with the request that they be laid before the
State convention of each State, as many as have assembled at
the date of their reception, and that in such as have not they be
published in the newspapers of the State.
Resolved, That these resolutions take effect and be in force from
and after their passage.
Approved February 7, 1861.