The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-17


KEN.-In the course of the Indian performances on
cured which lent them an interest that was fell
universally by the spectators at the time; and fol
the proper appreciation of which, by those who
were not so fortunate as to witness it, it may be
desirable to narrate the following short episode in
the life of "White Cloud"
Governor Lewis Clark, whose travels among the
western Indians Justly added by its graphic TRUTH
and diversified sketches Of that race to his high
repue, was more beloved by all the tribes he visit
ed than any other traveller among them, before OF
since. Amongst his warmest, most faithful and
powerful friends was the father Of the present To-
way chief, the brave old "White Cloud" Cove
nor Clark and he were pledged friends, and with
out in the slightest degree injurng either although
SO opposite in education and habits of life, it may
be freely said that they were men of mettle men
of truth, and chevalfic feeling-worihy of each
other When the governor N,er Was about departing
mark of mis- high esteem, and to preserve by llv-
ing link the friendship between them, sent his son
! to be educated under the direction of Governor
Clark. The little boy was the darling of the To-
way warriers; he was later their future leader; he
was the hope of the old chief, and he who in after
| times was to assume The feared and honOred APP
peation of "White Cloud" Clark had son, OF
about the same age, and the youths, upon short
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fathers They fshed, they hunted, they secured the
prairie, and traced the forest and shady ecene toge
gether. But the young Indian felt the sympathes OF
his nature stirred within him, and true the IRE.
his fathers old friend, babe adieu to. his own
young ASSOCIATE, and took his journey into far
country. When among the braves Of the Sioux
nation, he drank deep lessons from their fountain
of savage lore; he learned the whole arcana OF
'war's vast art'' practsed by that tribe-an ad-
vantage which few could obtain, and which must
hav hean ,ah lo tn m adj IN he ac-
compi hments ofhisown nation. After several years
Absences his father, old White Cloud" heard Of
the sojournment of his son-sent for and brought
him back among his own people, where he remained
honored and respected, and III due time succeeded
10 the honors. transmitted to.hm by his sire those
conferred by the office of chief, well what he
acquired by his travels into "toreign parts" him.
Many years elapsed, and Times changes were
busy at work the good old man died the young
friends, tar separated, torgot.one In the romantic
and diversified attractions of forest scenery, and
the other IN the busy walks OF civilized ife-their
early attachment, and "the days that they went
gypseyIng" AT last, by some happy freak of for
tune, they met, and Hoboken was the scene OF
The excitement of the war dance, spied his early
friend in the crowd, and with the unerrlng glance
OF the Indian eye, knew him in a moment. Down
went the Ratchet; Outstretched were his arms to
with delight to meet his early playmate 1t was,
indeed genuine outburst of natural unsophsticated
sympathy and few who witnessed it did not
feel deeply, and derive highfdegree Of pleasing
emotion at the whole scene.
"To me more dear, congenal to my heart, v
One native CHARM than all the gloss ofart"
While "White Cloud" and his party remained
in Philadelphia, they attracted crowds of wonder,
ing spectators The greater part OF that sedate and
exemplary part of the inhabitants, the Quakers re-
paired to the tents of the red men, properly consi-
derlng such rare specimens of our race legitimate
subject for grave contemplation We suppose
the great masses of our immense population
would avail themselves of the opportunity of see
ing these distinguished strangers, could they be
prevailed upon to defer their intended departure
for few days. Let us hope that "White Cloud"
will not so soon fit from our atmosphere.
SALE OF THE HUDSON FRrGArE.-The sale of the
old U. s. Frisate Hudson at the Navy Yard on Sa-
turday turned out to be quite farcical affair. For
some time past she has been advertised to be sold
at public auction, and the hour having arrived, a
very formidable array of Spectators appeared upon
the deck of the noble vessel, among whom were
to be seen Alderman (TIold Ovcr) Shaler, Arthur
Wesley Benson, James Bergen, and last, though
not least, Purser Christopher Columbus Rice, who
was in expectation of something by the purchase,
at very low price, he having asserted few days
ago that she would be d. ar bargain at $500.
Bids were brisk until $4,000 was bid by gentle
man said to be from Hudson, who intended to take
her Immediately up to that city, there to keep her
from respect to the aged frlgate on account OF her
name, and probably to show the people coming in
from the interior, what great country this is,
when. the crer announced that he bid $5 900 for
Uncle Sam-that 1t was the only enc our patriotic
sire would make, and any person wishing to give
more should be the purchaser. This created
great sensation among the anxious Spectators, all
Of whom expected to be the lucky ones at much
less amount, and bidding ceased, as by common
consent, notwithstanding the warnings of the crer ;
and when the last solemn gone was uttered, our
much respected and venerable Uncle was pro-
claimed the purchaser.
Truly in this sale Uncle Sam has become
Peter Funk, by whose advice and consent we are
unable TO Judge; whether Captain Tyler, his anna
BILE son Bob. or the uneasy Navy Agent, who was
present, we know not.
Much Peter Funk-ism is practiced In this COM
munlty by defrauding in the sale OF articles but
this is new feature in Peters business, that of
humbugging the company and not permitting them
Using open public sale, to define the amount to
be paid tor decayed and almost worthless ship
After this burlesque, Alderman Shaler facetiously
remarked TO the gallant Commodore, that he
would "hOd orsr" until he got out OF the yard
when he would make his protest.
IL was thought that Purser Rice would get up a
repeal meeting, and quash all the proceedings
ADJUSTMENTS AT HoBoKEN-A REGULAR SET.To.
Yesterday, Hoboken Was crowded with people
In the afternoon, most lovely one, there were a,
least three thousand persons sauntering about the
different grounds; two-thrds Of these were in the
E'ysisn Fields. Daring the afternoon parcel Of
rowdies, not knowing that they were in paradise,
got into a fight which resulted in the selection Of
two champions-,he forming Of ring, and regu
lar set-to. These champions stripped to the buff
and mauled each other in the handsomest manner
10 the apparent delight OF the friends of both par
ties While this milling match, or Sunday services,
was going on. discussion arose in the crowd on
the relative degrees Of savageness as exhibited in
the fighters from New York and White Cloud and
his party now encamped At Hoboken. II was
though, tina, the New York rowdes partook more
of the savage race than White Cloud, but the die.
cussion in the matter will continue to-day, and be
settled in the evening White Cloud looked on
the fight, gave shrug Of his shoulder, and thought