The New York herald., 1846-06-29


tanned as hostages for the good behavior OF their
people al home. And during the present rupture
with Mexico, this sort Of security was reilly re-
qured to hold these people of the praires and the
mountains from their destru ctve incLrsons along
the Texas frontiers. Before the treaty signed,
Camanche runner, two days in advance Of Gen.
Tayor's express, arrived at the Council Spring,
with the news OF the battle of Palo Alto. The
whole congregation of Indians were at once ex-
cited by the intelligence, and the prospect OF
plunder from participation in the advantages OF
the war was dangerously apparent But the COM
mssioners hurried them in the work OF the trea~
y-represe nted to thsm the danger of utter ex-
termination if they should break the peace with
the children their Great Father at Washington;
and on The day after, the treaty was signed and
settled.
Gov. Butler is detained by sickness at New Or
leans. Col Lewis and Mr.. Bayhss have the de-
legation in charge
The rig" OF these red men is pee uarly savage.
They are as nearly naked as is consistent with the
idea that clothes are essential convenience.
They have long and black hair, generally plated,
and tricked out with feathers and small bells.
Some of them have Profuson of brass and iron
bracelets, necklaces of beads, shells, &c. Others
have leggings tastefully wrought with beads
There are several coats of different sorts among
them but the interpreter, we believe, IS the only
man of the company who INDUCES IN the super
fluffy OF shirt. Their faces are ornamented with
stripes of green and yellow, with string OF red
paint around their eyes. One of the chiefs sports
his hair in two long queues, or Chinese tails, with
the addition OF wrapping OF course woollen cloth,
increasing them TO the thickness Of a mans arm.
There are two old men among them, with long
thick suits of hair scarcely touched by the frosts
of seventy winters
Shortly after their arrival, they were conducted
TO the Globe Hotel, under the care of mine host,"
James Maher, the public gardener, rather, we
should say, under the protection of Mrs. Mahcr,
the active and attentive landlady. The house is
large establishment, opposite the Union Office,
and fronting the Avenue. The public gardener
having been living at his place in the country, this
establishment has been closed for some time, but
was opened to-day, as the good landlady lall the
way from green Erin) says, for the exclusive ac-
commodauon Of these genuine native Amen-
cans"
We had the honor Of spending the afternoon
among them. Quite n number of members OF
Congress were also among their vsiters. The
"naiives'' were scattered all over the house,
luyng stlessly about, or looking out Of the win
dows, contemplating the curious crowd, chiefly Of
boys, in the streets below The squaws were
generally dressed in what might be called " old
clo'," or cast off dresses from the white people,
One of them appeared particularly proud in an
backwoods, that is. plain, and reaching short
distance below the knees. Another, apparently
favorite Of a big chief, attired with some con-
siderable pretension, her arms covered with brace
let's, the boddice other dress adorned with medals
and bead work. There was young squaw, appa-
rently not over sixteen, with a fine head OF shin
ing black hair, whose costume consisted OF seve-
raj strips Of cloth, extending from the waist to the
knees, and lnseywoolsey cape over a bust, the
matured development of which it was impossible
to conceal. While we remained, they were CALI
ed to supper, and it was gratifying to see the
consummate skill with which they handled the
knife and fork There was no gossiping around
the board, but, one and all, they fell to with an
unanimity of purpose, upon the edibles, and the
hot Coffee that was really amusing. We doubt
whether they had ever eaten such supper be-
fore in their lives. Mrs. Maher was as attentive
to their wants though she were waiting upon
a festal occasion. She had helped one OF tho
old chiefs to some fish; but he said-"No, no The
salt-got hog meat-hog meat" rasher of ham
was substituted, and the old brave pronounced it
:" more good as buffalo" After this energetic
past, becoming warm from the excitement, the
and disrobed themselves to their leggings and
breeching, the more fully to enjoy the luxury Of
the cool ar.
In a day or two they will visit the President;
and we expect they will remain in the city for
some time.
In addition to this delegation, we have three de-
putatons of Cherokees in town and delegation
Of Mames at Fuler's, one of whom, La Fonta,ne,
weighs $40 pounds avoirdupois, falling only short
Chairman Of the Committee OF Ways and Means
Of the Senate.
To Col. Lewis and his aids, We take occasion to
express our obligations for their courtesy in the
information they have given us. II this treaty
should result in ihe preservation of the peace with
the numerous border tribes Of Texas, the country
and the government will be largely indebted to the
commissioners etiecting It,
The story OF Mrs. Lewis accompanying the
a bit of romance. She was not Of the party But
we have detained you longer than we had in
tended. Respectfully,
The DocroR.