Question

the letter of resignation by the late editor of this paper, and published by him, setting forth his indisposition to sustain the cause of the cherokees, we perceive has taken a wide range in the prints of the united states. it has been eagerly and conspicuously held up by the southern papers who are immediately interested in the acquisition of indian lands, as a breach in the patriotic ranks of the cherokees, by which a treaty of cession may be accomplished. of the contents of this letter, we hoped, has passed us forever, like some fleeting wind, to be heard of no more. but the avidity with which the people of the interested states have received this letter, with which to revive their despondency, of legally acquiring the cherokee country, constraints us to submit a few remarks on the merits of this letter together with his subsequent comments on the message of the principal chief. the right of the late editor to change his opinions, on questions involving the dearest rights of the cherokees—questions of expediency, or on any other whatsoever, we feel ourselves bound not to question. the change of sentiment of the editor which this letter would seem to indicate, as despairing of a redress of our wrongs from the present administration, is no doubt the result of the continued oppression of the cherokees, and an honest conviction, that the cherokees would be safer, could they be removed from the cruel government of the georgians. however valuable the services of this once devoted patriot to our cause might have been, we must bear the loss, with the consideration that the safety of any cause, are not exempt from the dangers of human nature, & the change of opinions. the revolutions of nations & change of opinions are occurrences of every day and every year. the change of the present one is quite immaterial to us, the loss is but a drop from the bucket, it cannot move the cherokees from the stand they have taken; the body politic, and the great body of the cherokees
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though the author of source 5 refers to the “benevolent men” and the “friends of the cherokee” who advocate in congress, why is the author frustrated with these men?

• they are encouraging the cherokee to agree to removal.
• they are not upholding the constitution as they said they would.
• they refuse to impeach president jackson.
• they published false statements that caused people to change their opinions about removal.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The author's frustration likely stems from these "benevolent men" encouraging Cherokee removal (as the letter's context involves land acquisition and Cherokee rights). The other options don't align: Option 2 (Constitution upholding not mentioned), Option 3 (impeachment not relevant), Option 4 (false statements not indicated).

Answer:

A. They are encouraging the Cherokee to agree to removal.