The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-19

CONFIDENCE WITH THE lNDiANs-EMlGRATIoN OF
THK wINNRBAaoEs-TnE sIoUx ysyY0Rs-ceg

CONVENIENCE WITH THE iNDiANs-EMiaRATIoN OF
THK wINNEBAaoEs-TnE sIoUx VslToes-ceg
NAVIGATION or THE MISSISSIPPI.
From the St. Fauis (MisD Chronicle, Sept. 29J
CONFERENCE INDIANA
The expedition, composed Of tive companies Of drs-
gooDs, under Major Woods and Capt Pope Of the En-
gneer corps which left Fort Smelling in June last has
returnedthe Major and his dragons several days ago
and captain Pope ON Thursday OF this week. They
visited settlements Red river, aud examined the
country, with view TO military dsfencs In that quar-
ter as far north as tho British line Capt Pope
turned by water, ascending Red river, and mskisg
portage from its head waters by way Of Otter Tail
lake. to Crow Wing River, and thence down that
stream and the Mississippi to Fort Smelling Capt Pope
had royaseurs from rembina Louis Antoine
De Jarlaf Pierre Barare Bsptiste Clutef, Jose Nor
jose Madeau Arsenne Morsstte. and two others
chippewa balf-breeds- all stout bury looking fell
"talkn with Gov. Ramsey in the Rspresentstivss'
Hall yesterday, during which they entered complaint
Of ssge,ops upon their rights By on the other
men on the British side had been appointed Chiefs
them that they were restricted In their hunting
privileges, So and that they came here to claim pro-
lection American citizens. The Governor replied,
in substance that the United States strong and
able protect all her citizens That they might rest
assured she would do oil occasions when required
and that he would represent their grievances co the
authorities at Washington, and sec that right and
justice was done them. They left well pleased and
satisfied.
EMIGRATION or THE wINNnBAooEs.
About 100 Winnebagoes, men, women and children,
arrived here in the last boat from Iowa they
their way to their country, where they they
going TO They report not more than 10 OF
the tribe left in Iowa An old man along with this
purity, says he encamped on the Iowa river last
summer when war party OF Pottawatomies and Sacs
and Foxes returned from expedition into the SiouI
country He says these the men that killed tho
eighteen Wachapoots Sioux they brought four scalps
in.
On last Saturday our town visited by almost the
entire population composing tho two lover bands of
way to the payment at Fort Smelling. They came In
their canoes feet Of some eighty or ninety vessels,
ada haai de- mar and nj will hDna
cooking utensils, buffalo skins forming the covering
of their tepees," &c. They called y halt opposite
along the shore Of the sand bar opposite at the foot
OF Raspberry Island. In quick time the squaws had
their 5uGsioes thrown over them M and an Indian vii
lage numbering i've hundred inhabitants greeted the
The warriors betook themselves to their toilets and
presently made their our streets stripped
and painted,for the Begging Dance" This is dance
store houses Of merchants and traders the Indians
expecting by way Of compensation, barrel OF four
Uer son ,ictmissd may choose to i've. The dancing
kept up till dark, when the braves returned to
their quarters the island, well paid by cur liberal
citizens for the few hours amusement they had aerd
ed them.
The night was clear family lighted by the mellow
OF the high bluff fronting our town. scene presented
itself worthy the eye Of q poet or . painter We
Cole, Durand Sonntsg present to catch the
inspiration Of the moment and transfer the landscape
and figures TO living CANVASS Ear away In the distance
stretched the lofty hills and precptous bluffs that
sonfne the Father OF Waters within his path their
tops and intervening vaes crowned with forests OF
oak, ash and maple just beginning to assume the rich
huse of autumn At four feet lay the mighty river it.
self its waters moving pacdly along calm as sleep
ing infant and only disturbed at interval by In
dian canoe gliding gracefully from the shore rs swift
and straight as one OF their own unerring arrows.
Across ths main channel upon the clean white sandy
beach, rose the hundred tepees Of the Dskotss the
tmoke curling majestically from their tops casting
long groesque shades in the transparent waters ct
their base. Along the margin Of the beach
moored in order regular shipping ut the wharf
of commercial city, the fleet of light canoes Back
and neatly finished business houses, cleaning In the
soft moonlight.
We fingered until sound broke the grand solem-
nifty Of the the sport OF Indian children
they chased each other in gleesome froc over the
smooth camping ground and the low plaintive tones
Of the Dakota lovers flute, ssrenadiDg his favorits
dark eyed maid, reposing sweetly as contsndedly
and ss proudly on her rude couch, castled lady
her bed VI down. Ii was indeed scene shall never
forget.
Sabbath morning. All Is hustle and activity In the
camp The scene is changed from Of compare
lively still life to the greatest degree Of animation
Pale faces line the bluff, watching the movements OF
the active groups the island who evidently pre-
pairing to leave. In less time than IT would take to
nsrrste the circ msance the lodges down packed
and shipped with the rest Of theshousehold gocd All
embark, and the fleet Is moving of In regular order
up the river Nothing remains to mark the spot ofthe
deserted village, save the rude poles Of the tspees.
Such 10 Indian life.
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
The Legislative Assembly has menoralized Cen.
grsss upon the subject OF improving the Mississippi
the impedimets on the Sank and Pike rapids, the
river could be freely nsyigated with steamboats, the
distance Of at least four hundred miles above the
falls.