The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-07-17

OH the sides and forehead than that of the Euro.
pean. The diameter OF the bead of ttsl a ,lsr is
considerably greater from before 'f.A ward than
from side TO side, and somewhat .idttened on the
top as well as sides, while III ne former the sew
eral diameters seem TO be about equal and the
central part OF the top ofthe head comes 10 an
apex near the place here Phrenologsts locate the
organ OF frmness, considerably further forward
than is the apex in the head of the African. The
hair of the Sioux is generally black and straight,
and men as well as women count it an honor to
wear long hair. BIT know several children,
supposed to be fublooded Dakoas, who have
yellow hair; and, aside from what is artificial in
both races, curled hair is nearly common among
their men as among white men.
The color of their skins is a little whittier than
that OF the Chippe was, who are their neighbors
OH the Northeast. This is not always observable
in the full blooded Indians because in most OF
these the true color OF the skin is mostly conceal
ed by paint or dirt 1t Is very obvious when we
look at the halt breeds of the two tribes; many OF
the halt. breed Sioux being fair as the general
ity Of Europeans. Some of the iarest skinned
children have ever seen have Sioux grandma
theirs as dark as the average OF tie tribe.
Owing 70 their mode OF life the women are
shorter and heavier built than most white wo-
men, and the men are generally lighter men.
Their bodies straight and we'll formed gener-
ally; and where there is any defect natural or &C.
cidental, they very careful to conceal it, and
their mode of dress is such TO exhibit their per-
sons to the best advantage. Obesity is rare, and
| never, except from disease or starvation, do we
see Dakota 50 lean as are many laboring white
men who enjoy good health.
GENrLEMAN WHO WAS NOT ASHAMED OF
BEING PooR.--There are volumes Of sound pract
| inol in ali, ~
copied from of Thackeray's whimsical article.
in Punch.
Now, Godsworthy, is gentleman and a mar
OF genius, who has courage and simplicity enough
to be poor-not like some fellows whom one
meets, and who make fdnfdr0nade OF poverty
and draping themselves in their rags seem 10 CRY
See how vlrtnous anyhow honest Dioge
mes isl" but he is very poor man, whose educa
ton and talents OF the best, and who 10 so fa
claims to rank with the very best people in the
world In his place in Parliament, when he take
of his hat (Which is both old and well brushed)
the Speakers eye is pretty sure to meet his, an,
the house listens TO him with the respect which
is due to so much honesty and talent. He is III,
equal OF any man, however lofty or wealthy
His social position is rather improved by hi
poverty, and the world, which is manly an,
generous world in its impulses however it ma,
/ NC III IT. Pidcuct, confer plates WIN SINGER
regard and admiration Mr.. Goldsworthy's man
ner of hearing his lack of fortune. He is goin,
TO dine Tor shilling; he will have two mutton
chops, (and mutton chop is thing unknown il
the palaces Of epicures, where you may get cut
lets dressed with all sorts OF French sauces, bu
not the admirable mutton chop, and with du,
allowance OF the Club bread and beer, he will
make perfectly wholesome and sufficient AM
excellent meal; ard go down to the house an
fire into Ministers this very night.
Now, say, this dining tor a shilling is
pleasant spectacle TO behold. ] respect Mr.
Goldsworhy with all my heart, without sharing
those ultra conservative political opinions, which
we all know he entertasus, and from which n
interest or temptation, or hope OF place will caus
him to swerve; and you see he is waited upor
with as much respect here old Sienus, thou 81
he order the most sumptuou' banquet the cool
can devise, or bully the walters much.