Treaty with the Santa Clara, Tesuque, Nambe, Santo Domingo, Jemez, San Filipe, Cochiti, Santa Ana, and Zia Pueblos, 1850

Treaty with the Santa Clara, Tesuque, Nambe, Santo Domingo, Jemez, San Filipe, Cochiti, Santa Ana, and Zia Pueblos, 1850

The following articles having been duly considered, and on behalf of the Government of the United States signed by the duly appointed Indian Agent, acting as a Commissioner, and on behalf of the respective Pueblos, by the Governor and principal chiefs thereof who are duly authorized to act in their behalf, are binding on both parties to this Instrument.

1. The contracting Pueblos do hereby place themselves under the exclusive jurisdiction and protection of the Government of the United States.

2. From and after the signing of this Treaty the said Pueblos are bound and do hereby bind themselves most solemnly, never to associate with, or give countenance or aid to any tribe or band of Indians, or other persons or powers who may be, at any time, at enmity with the people of the United States; that they will, in all future time, submit, unconditionally, to said United States, and treat honestly and humanely every Citizen thereof, and all other persons and powers at peace with the said States, and that all cases of aggressions against the persons and interests of their respective Pueblos shall be refered, for adjustment and settlement, to such tribunals as the Government of the United States has provided, or may provide.

3. The said Pueblos do hereby agree, that until it is otherwise provided, the laws now in force, and all others that may be passed, regulating the trade and intercourse, and for the preservation of peace with the various tribes of Indians under the protection of the United States, shall be as binding and obligatory upon them as if said laws had been made for their sole benefit and protection, and that said laws may be duly enforced, and for all other useful purposes, their respective Pueblos shall be annexed to such Judicial Circuits or Districts as may be prescribed by the aforesaid Government.

4. The Government of the United States will, at its earliest convenience, afford to the contracting Pueblos, its protecting power and influence; will adjust and settle, in the most practicable manner, the boundaries of each Pueblo which shall never be diminished, but may be enlarged whenever the Government of the United States shall deem it advisable.

5. It is expressly understood and agreed by the contracting parties that the respective Pueblos are to be governed by their own laws and customs, and such authorities as they may prescribe, subject only to the controlling power of the Government of the United States.

6. The Government of the United States will establish such agencies, at such time, and in such places as the said Government may deem advisable for the protection and good management of the affairs of said Pueblos.

7. For and in consideration of their continued good conduct, the Government of the United States will grant to said Pueblos such donations, presents, and implements, and adopt such liberal and humane measures as said Government may deem meet and proper.

In faith whereof, the undersigned have signed this Treaty, and affixed thereunto their seals, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the day and month included with their respective signatures, and in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-

James S. Calhoun
Indian Agent residing at Santa Fe, New Mexico
Acting as Commissioner on the part of the
United States. July 7th

Santa Clara
Jose Antonio Noxango, GoBelnodol [Gobernador?] de Santa Clara
Jesu Crux Noxango, Capitan de la guerra
el dia 7 de Julio

Pueblo of Tesuque
Jose Carlos Vigil, L.S. Governor
bisente SuaSo, L.S. Captain of War
el dia 7 de Julio

of Nambe
Juan Rosalio Padilla, his x mark, Gob. de Nambe L.S.
Pedro Romero, his x mark, Capitan dela guerra
el dia 7 de Julio

Witnesses to the aforegoing signatures:

J. A. Mink

Interpreters
William E. Jones
George Gold, Senetas
Cyrus Choice
Pinckney R. Tully

Pueblo of Santo Domingo, July 9th
Louis Chenris, his x mark, SS
Gov. Santo Domingo
Lonn E. Cons, his x mark, SS
Principal
Loriana Calabas, his x mark, L.S.
Principal

Pueblo of Jemez
Lonn. Nostez, L.S.
Gov. Jemez
Juan Domingo, his x mark, Captain de Gena
Principal
July the 9th

Witnessess to the foregoing:

H. S. Dodge
Cyrus Choice
Pinckney R. Tully, Interpreter
Thomas Season, Interpreter Jose Carlos Vigil

The following deputations presented themselves at the Santa Fe Indian Agency this day, July 12th, and, after a free and full discussion of the articles of this treaty, agreed to and signed as appears below.

Pueblo of San Felipe, July 12
Irbasio Montans, his x mark, L.S. Gobernador
Mariano Tenoro, his x mark, L.S. Capitan de Guerra
Manuel Chevare, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Bicente Valencia, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Josea Lirba Tenoro, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Jesus Sanchez, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Salividor Garcia, his x mark, L.S. Principal

Pueblo of Cochiti, July 12, 1850
Juan de dios Arrea, his x mark, L.S. Gobernador
Francisco Capote, his x mark, L.S. Lt Governor
Juan Tomas Calabasia, his x mark, L.S. Capitan de Guerra
Diego Ant. Erreo, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Manuelito Erreo, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Juan Saragon, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Jose Lucero, his x mark, L.S. Principal
Juan Luis Corres, his x mark, L.S. Principal

Witnesses:

P. R. Tully, Interpreter
J. H. Nones
Lieut 2d U.S. Artillery
Henry S. Dodge
Agent Q MV S Dept.
Wiley B. Eaton
H. R. Parker
John C. Jones
Cyrus Choice

Pueblo of San Ildefonso
Juan Jose Paloma, his x mark, L.S. Cacique
Juan dios Vate, his x mark, L.S. Governor
Juan Estevan Vigil, his x mark, L.S. Principal July 14, 1850

Witnesses to the foregoing:

George Gold
Wm D. Smith
Lt. 2d Dragoons USA
Henry S. Dodge
Q. Ms V Subs agt.
Cyrus Choice
Cairott Thomas M.D.
John G. Jones
James Conklin, Interpreter
Pueblo of Santa Anna
Jose Sylva, his x mark, L.S. Gobernador
Jose Vigil, his x mark, L.S. Capitan de Guerra
July 16th, 1850

Pueblo of Cia- (or, Silla)
Antonio Gonzales, his x mark, L.S. Gobernador
Francisco Shahe, his x mark, L.S. Capitan de Guerra
July 16, 1850

Witnesses to the foregoing:

James Conklin, Interpreter
Cyrus Choice
John G. Jones
P. R. Tully