The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-04

he thought that Young K,okuk was taking the
same course.
Young KxoKuK. II you don't believe THE, the
agent will tell you
MAHNAroowA. learn now that Scott appointed
his father; but that's the way understood it,
understood that the American chief took took pity
on his father. heard further that at Blooming
ton the old Stabbing Chief was asked the character
of Keokuk, when he said she's a thief"
PowosHEEa "a Fox) spoke about the papers
which he handed 10 the Commissioner yrhtsrdayj
and then said that after he came here TO Washing
ton, on former occasion the President told nun
he thought he was honest man; bot he thought
tho President made fun of him, and he thought that
the white men here present would suppose that he
1Ss not Fox Indian. He did not wish 10 be
scolded any more, but when be was wrong, to re-
ceive good advice. He said that when they had a
big Held, they saw nothing but grass grow. II
don't cat grass myself" IF we had ilrmer, he
would raise something else, probably.
AHNAHmosEEGUA Tor Painted Eyss) spoke about
the price Of geods saying the traders charge them
six dollars for Coored blanket, five for a white,
and for shirt reaching down to the ribs Only. ono
dollar. He desired the Commissioner to ad'ise
them the straightest way home, they were aux-
ious 10 reach their families.
A general conversation ensued as TO ~ha, traders
should be paid, and the respective amounts. II
appeared that these Indians had 'put their hands
to paper" but some Of them now thought the
charges were too high However, they seemed to
agree that sixty'one thousand dollars should DO
ia ken from their annuities to discharge their pecu
mary obligations to the traders. Tney said they
would be more careful in future. and not approve
OF the bills without giving them due inspection
and consider alton, some hing TO the same effect.
II being now three O'Clock. the conference was
adjourned until to-day.
THr Pueblo INDIANS, from New Mexico, Give
in number, } in charge of Mr.. Whiting, DIR. Steck,
(the Indian agen,,) and Mr. Collins, the guide.
visited Georgetown Thursday, and were hos
pitably entertained at the College, and presented
H.. H.s,
Roman Catholics. They were likewise conducted
to the Academy of the Visitation. where cordial
welcome was extended. and sacerdosal vestments
for their church at Tesque donated.
The AMERICAN PoaoLoaIcAL CONGRESS is to
hold a session in the city Of Philadelphia on the
18th instant; and we learn that extensive prcpara-
tons in progress in fur,herance OF the objects
of the association. The committee from tho Dis
trict of Columbia consist of Joshua PIERCE, chair
man; John A. Smith, William D. Breckenridge,
Thomas Bagdep; John F. Callan, secretary.
The committee, being anxious to collect all the
information in their power solicit communications
respecting any of the fruits in cultivation, both as
regards the process and manner of cultivation,
what kinds beet adapted to peculiar soils and
localities, what new kinds Of merit have been in
PRODUCED, (either by Importation or from seed,)
and certificates OF quantity and quality, with de-
tail of the manner Of cultivation Of such hs have
been remarkable either for size, quality, or pro-
due tiveness. Likewise. information with regard
to any disease to which any of the fruits in cult
vntion may have been liable, giving as far IA Pos-
sble the causes and nature of the disease with the
best preventives and cures.
Facts appertaining to the subject. either explain
atory or calculated to induce Investigation. and
any specimens and packages intended for the use
,f fhA lFylIf Tor tn hn dad
gress, may we learn, be left with j. +. Callan, be-
fore two O'Clock the llth Of September, or at an
earlier day.
The NAVY YARp.-Within the last year many
important Improvements have been made at the
navy yard in this city. among them an extensive
copper rolling mill; and Congress during the late
session mado further appropriation of Sl2s u.s.
! for completing ordnance building number eleven,
fitting up timber dock, completing saw-mill, com
pleting copper. rolling mill, completing railway,
completing side lathes in machine shop, and re-
pairs of all kinds.
The skill Of the artisans employed at these pub
lie works is we'll known not only to the citizens Of
this District but throughout the country; and there
| fore can have no other feelings than thoee OF
pleasure in abiding to this subject In connexion
with the liberal appropriation to extend the sphere
of industry in our midst, with view to the ac-
commodation of the public necessities.
! AMERICAN PORTRAIT GALLERY.-A short time
since we stated that Mr.. Kayser, a distinguished
| German artist, had taken rooms in this city, at
Mrs. Hills, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 10Th
and Ilth streets for the purpose of sketching por
traits of distinguished gentlemen, with view OF
forming q gallery Of portraits. He extended invi-
taions for sittings such persons az were desig-
mated; but, SO far, the responses have been compa-
ratively few in number. This is a subject of re-
| greet, not only to those who have countenanced the
undertaking, but matter of disappointment to
the artist, who may be compelled to leave us with
the object of his visit so far this city s concern
ed unaccomplished, unless his solicitations now
meet with the speedy response which he 30 earn
es.ly desires
| INauxsr-We learn from the Telegraph that an
| inquest was held on Thursday over the body of q
colored man named Henry Paine. whose death
was caused by drowning, he having fallen from 8
boat, near the Long Bridge, on Monday last.
| The WEATHER The thermometer was at eigh-
| ty.two degrees yesterday in the shade at noon I,
| in the neighborhood of the Centre Market.
! frS-second Pre- shy terrain Church, New York
| Avenue, near Thirteenth street go The Rev. J *.
EcKARp will, with Divine permission, lecture on
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