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 1050 TREATY WITH THE DELAWARES. MAY 6, 1854. from want in their old and declining age. It is the wish of the Delawares, and hereby stipulated and agreed, that the sum of ten thousand dollars, the amount provided in the third article as a consideration for the " out. let," shall be paid to their five chiefs, to wit : Captain Ketchem, Sarkoxey, Segondyne, Neconhecond, and Kock-ka-to-wha, in equal shares of two thousand dollars each, to be paid as follows: to each of said chiefs, annually, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, until the whole sum is paid: Provided, That if any one or more of said chiefs die before the whole or any part of the sum is paid, the annual payments remaining to his share shall be paid to his male children, and in default of male heirs, then to the legal representatives of such deceased chief or chiefs; and it is understood that the small life-annuities stipulated for by former treaties, shall be paid as directed by said treaties. mvmtment of Artrronn 7. It is expected that the amount of moneys arising from surplus from the sales herein provided for, will be greater than the Delawares will need to meet their current wants ; and as it is their duty, and their deiiieome. sire also, to create a permanent fund for the benefit of the Delaware people, it is agreed that all the money not necessary for the reasonable wants of the people, shall from time to time be invested by the President of the United States, in safe and profitable stocks, the principal to remain unimpaired, and the interest to be applied annually for the civilization, education, and religious culture of the Delaware people, and such other objects of a beneficial character, as in his judgment, are proper and necessary. Same subject. Ancrrcrn 8. As the annual receipts from the sales of the lands cannot now be determined, it is agreed that the whole subject be referred to the judgment of the President, who may, from time to time, prescribe how much of the net proceeds of said sales shall be paid out to the Delaware people, and the mode and manner of such payment, also how much shall be invested, and in distributing the funds to the people, due regard and encouragement shall be given to that portion of the Delawares who are competent to manage their own affairs, and who know and appreciate the value of money; but Congress may, at any time, and from time to time, by law, make such rules and regulations in relation to the funds arising from »the sale of said lands, and the application thereof for the benefit and improvement of the Delaware people, as may, in the wisdom of that body, seem just and proper. Private debts Aa·r1o1.n 9. The debts of Indians, contracted in their private deal- E‘;g°u;’§§;gm, ings as individuals, whether to traders or otherwise, shall not be paid fund. from the general fund. Provisions Anrrcmc 10. The Delawares promise to renew their efforts to sup- §§§;°:$°§g;§;St press the introduction and the use of ardent spirits in their country and the use ofardent among their people, and to encourage industry, integrity, and virtue, ¤Pl¤`i*—‘*· so that every one may become civilized, and, as many now are, competent to manage their business affairs; but should some of them, unfortunately continue to refuse to labor, and remain or become dissipated and worthless, it shall be discretionary with the President to give such direction to the portion of funds, from time to time, due to such persons, as will prevent them from squandering the same, and secure the benefit thereof to their families. Division of ARTICLE ll. At any time hereafter when the Delawares desire it, ed for a home. . . reserved for their permanent home to be surveyed in the same manner as the ceded country is surveyed, and may assign such portion to each person or family as shall be designated by the principal men of the tribe: Provided, such assignment shall be uniform. Construction Arvrronn 12. In the settlement of the country adjacent to the Dela- °f ’°"d*‘ ware reservation, roads and highways will become necessary, and it is agreed that all roads and highways laid out by authority of law, shall
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