The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-03-25

the first Of May, is out. 1t was handed in too
late for insertion in the Minnesotian this week.
DIsCIPLINE.--In the regulations of "Minneso-
ia Royal Arch Chapter, No. ~ now passing
through the press in our Office. we find it de-
clared, that.the Chapter has full power and au-
thority of discipluing any r. A. NJ. (ram) re-
siding within its jurisdiction" Some such in
stitution was much needed here. We wonder
if it cannot extend its authority to other he an
imals, quadruped and biped?
Thanks to Hon. II. NJ Rice, Hon. E. B.
Washburne. Hon. S. A. Douglas, Hon. S. p.
Chase, and W. d. Phillips, Esq, ("Billy D.'D
for favors from Washington.
TIE RIVER OpEN--We learn from a gentle
man who was at the Mississippi yesterday, that
the ice had disappeared there. and also, that
the ice i'll Galcna river offers no impeachment to
gation.-Gal. .gdc., 9th inst.
DETROIT CHARTER ELEcrIoN.-The Detroit
city election, which took place on the 9th. re-
suited in the choice ofOlivcr NJ Hyde. the Wing
candidate, for Mayor, 10y majority of about
1900. All the Wing ticket was elected except
the Police Justice, and six Of the eight wards
went Wing by decided majorities.
"Ricn. RARE AND RAcY.'-We do not think
it right to indulge in selfslncss, so far as to
keep all the fun We come across for home en-
ioymcnt. in our sancturl or at our freside. SO
here goes, for leetle the richest specimen that
has met our eye in many q day. We copy it
from the Washington Star. If any one should
die with laughing over it, as we have nearly
done, they must hold the "tipsecs' and "Littlc
Jix" responsible. Only one document emanat-
ing from Minnesota upon Indian Affairs has
at all appropriated to this. 1t is evident the
two authors made use of the same book Of gram
mar. But read and laugh!
The Minnesota Indians.
E4traei from the Journal Ct a LAZY Tourist,
MroUgh .Ntnacsota Territory, turing tic
spring, Summer. and autumn Of 1853:
Pike Island has been for the last few nights
the scene of savage rejo:cings. TaknO-all-ta-
doc tax" Little Crow" with his band are
there encamped On their way to their new
homes. 1t is Sunday: the sound Of the vesper
bell at Mendoza has ceased wild music is heard;
the Sioux dance and sing round the scalp OF
Chippewa, The night was cold, the stars shone
brightly; We entered an Indian canoe, and
glided down the Minnesota we approached
the shore and landed my heart fluttered with
excitement eraspct the hand of Lieut NJ,
and we stood in the midst Of the Red Faces.
The ma.dens have retired, fatigued, from the
eXcrtions of the scalp dance. The noise of the
Indian drum. and Ia: :. lie, he. he" have COM
menccd the braves form half circle round a
tipsce: The warriors dance, and halloo, and
howl: figures passed with Uncouth head-dYes-
SEES; Pickering lights displayed the painted saw
ages We encountered looks that seemed 10 saw
why do the pale faces come among us at such
Il time they recognised the long knives the
great captain is seen: words Of friendship pas
sed their tipscc doors are thrown aside We
were bid TO enter: we seated ourselves around
the fire: the light fell on Little Crows great
warrior without dress or ornament: he was
smoking his hand grasped the pale face squaw ::
he laughed merry laugh his teeth were GaZ-
Zling white. Our talk was part i'll Engli,I
part in Sioux. BY accident Lieut.. NJ upset his
kin-n -kin-nick: he gave q frown, uttering
Jlcke, meaning that is bad. a piece Of sill
yer was slipped in his hand he smiled o kind
smile. patting Lieut.. VI. on the shoulder with
waSiitc haste-sood good. The tipsce filed
with squa"s curiosity brought them in 4 nod
from several told me they knew NC. They
! looked with wonder ut the manner | handled
their battle weapons: they are held sacred
alone to the touch of the mcn. His evening
meal was cooking III Il pot hung over the fire
he lH'!tcd Us 10 cat Hhlca was declined then
departed shaking hand, with a. many OF the
braves aal equaws as time would allow Out
SIDE We found tie braves stil! dancing: their
h, he. he keeping time with Their movements
ene oi The Indians conducted Us 70 the spot
where the scalp was: 10 protect il from the
dirt, It was covered " Ia :. deer skim this lie
removed and lie still fresh scalp Of their enc
my was cNaltingly commented upon ly TIE
blood losing Soak Ny hy;,rt sickcned ii the
cHct. incht and delight q: Z s,uaw as she point
ed 10 the spot where the ball lad entered the
head, and an ear taken of. Suspicion o. Il feel
ing ofdSgu,t being betrayed would have made
| them my enemies laughed heartlcss laugh
and requested to be shown TIE brave that had
performed 50 wonderful an exploit a wigwan:
door was ralscd--shc pointed 10 the hero : his
hcc betrayed suffering his arm was in 4 slim.
tor in this death struggle he was woun,lcd
Ills REWARD the eagles feather may now
deck his irOw.''
! Lieut.. NJ. procuring a guide we visited sevc-
raj ipsccs. Passing one brilliantly iluminat-
cd. we heard the sacred rattle and chanting
in loud 1Oicc. The entrance was guarded by
asqHaW lying on the ground, wrapped in her
blanket asked! If might go in :: she replied
III English No: the medicine man is there"
His ncantatioGs and ceremonies over the sc!;
arc not TO be intrudcd upon. | attempted to
peep through the holes immcdi tcly an Indian
"ouh piatt niS manu- over II. ElinnG mVSclt
closely watched, gave up all idea Of getting
peep :nto those mysteries, and followed the
guide. For moment. was awe stricken. Tic
officers bad left me- supposng l was in their
trail. Here WAS. late at night. in this wild
scene. NO white face near. Two or three In
dams. with buffalo horns on their heads, thrust
their faces close TO mine. and then whispered to
each other. After one Of these gazes. such as
an Indian alone can give, heard them say who
was. and replied " lio,' Yes. They then
pointed TO where the officers were. by tbs
time heard Lieut. NJ. calling my name, which
was IL great relief, as l must confess felt any
ching hut pleasant. We hurried on TO Day our
respects 10 Little Grow. Lieut. NJ. entered his
lodge, and heard Little Crows How do Won
do?' greet him here he tells him he has two
long swords and pale faced squaw with him.
Ike Invited Us in. Little Crow was in bed
that is he was lying on the ground. Invested of
every badge of chci>hip, wrapped in his bIan-
Ect. When he discovered it was |. his eye
frightened up. and he extended both his hands
aud was very glad to see me- Lent v asked