I lay before Congress copies of ratified treaties between the United States and the following Indian tribes:
First. The Wea and Kickapoo.
Second. The united tribes of Ottawas, Chippawas, and Potowotomies residing on the Illinois and Melwakee rivers and their waters and on the southwestern parts of Lake Michigan.
Third. That portion of the Winnebago tribe or nation residing on the Ouisconsin River,
Fourth. The Sacs of Rock River and the adjacent country.
Fifth. Eight bands of the Siouxs, composing the three tribes called the Siouxs of the Leaf, the Siouxs of the Broad Leaf, and the Siouxs who Shoot in the Pine Tops.
Sixth. The Chickasaw tribe of Indians.
Seventh. The Cherokee tribe of Indians.
Eighth. The Chactaw tribe of Indians.
Congress will take into consideration how far legislative provisions may be necessary for carrying into effect stipulations contained in the said treaties,