We have received a letter from Col. Wm. Rector, Special Agent for Superintending
the Removal and Subsistence of the Indians, dated at Vicksburg, Miss., 11th inst.,
from which we learn, that about 4000 Choctaw Indians were expected to reach that
place, by the 20th inst., about 3500 of which he supposed would ascend the Arkansas,
and the balance would emigrate by land, via Monroe, La., with their horses, cattle,
&c.
The gentleman who was the bearer of the letter above referred to, informed us,
that from 50 to 100 Indians had reached Vicksburg, before he left, and that about
2000 more were but a short distance behind them. It was understood, that the Agents
found considerable difficulty in getting the Indians started.
We also learn, that Capt. Brown, Superintendent, & c. has received information
from Memphis, that a party of about 500 Indians were expected to arrive at that
place from the 23d to the 28th inst.
We shall endeavor to keep our readers advised of the movements of the Indians,
to enable those residing on or near the routes they may travel to make some calculations
as to the probable market they will meet with for the sale of their corn and other
surplus produce which they may have to dispose of.
