New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-08

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tsso the In3isos Of Cslfornis, Missouri, or F'rsis
The hair Of both sexes is hong ind very black. To-
men allow it {, hang loOse over the shoulders
while the softer rex. with becoming fcmoiDc
vanity braid il in various fantastic forms sad adorn
i: with ribbons. Both sexes are very fond OF dress
ard copy new fashion as readily as Partisan belle
The women prefer callcces with small figures, aod
have special weakness for blue ground with little
white dots or sprigs; white blankets with very
barrow black stripe across the ends are the pre-
yailpa taste, though some viii wear blue or greco,
and few are so little fastidous as to put up with
red. The men have passion for accumuIsting
shoes and stockings, though, a; general rule they
wear nothing on their feet. Before the introduc.
ton Of blankets and calcOss they used the pre-
pared skins Of the deer, bear, and sea otter. Ihe
women wore a sort Of tunic made from the inner
bark of the yourg cedar, which was pounded till it
was soft and then spun into thread and woven
thicky on string that passed round the body, the
ends hanging down in thick fringe TO the knees.
The practice Of smoking tobacco prevails only
among few amateurs. They are all extrsyasantiy
fond Of ardent spirits, and not particular ss TO
the kind provided il is strong. The use OF strong
drink, However, was not known before the visit Of
Lewis and Clarke in 1905. The Indians have an
intense love Of gambling and pursue it with a.
frantic ardor as can be found in the most corrupt
civilized capitals. Not only will they stake al their
property, even to the shirts and blankets on their
backs but will sell themselves as slaves for term
eff years. or till lucky chance enables them 70 pay
up their bets.
The women ale employed in works Of practice
utility. They prepare the fish and berries for the
Winters use. They collect roo.s, make mats Of
ru.hc., and valiou, other articles of hags, cedar
bark, and bear grass. The manufacture Of instsis
an important branch Of Indian industry. The mat
forms an essential part OF the furniture of tho
lodge. 1t is used to cit upon during the day; it
forms the bed a. night; it lines the inside Of the
ledge; and is made tent Of in journeying. The
usual equipments of ledge for domestic use are
an iron pot or brass kettle several tin cups, pots
snd pans, an Ok or two. and few spoons and
knives, all Of which are procured from the Hud-
sons Bay Company. Bowls, piatters, ADD wooden
spoons, are manufactured by the Indians for them.
selves usually OF maple or black alder. They also
make spoons OF ,he horn Of the musk on, which
they procure in trade from the Indian, OF the North
Their method of cooking j. by simply roasting
ard boiling. The latter process was formerly done
in baskets BY means Of hot stones. The i'h or
he.h was put in the basket. and supply of hot
stones Kept up til the whole Was cooked The
stones, when taken from the FIRE red hot were first
dipped in water to remove the ashes and dirt, and
then thrown into the basket when the water would
econ boil Violently. They fancy that salmon tastes
better when cooked in this way, but the author is
inclined TO 90 in for the old mode Of boiling the pot
| over the Ere Roast salmon is dish for Apicius.
The head, which 10 the choice part with the Indians,
is stuck on stick, and slowly rOastsd before hot
fire. The other parts of the fish are cut into large,
fiat slices and kept spread by means Of skewers.
| They are then placed in split stick, which is
safely secured with wisp of besch grass, and
thrust into the sard at such distance from the fire
that the fish can roast without scorching. The OIL
| which rims almost in u stream, is caught in clam
shells. Neither pepper, salt nor butter is allowed
in this primitive cookery, and the effect 10 the
opinion cf the author, surpas.ess all the Gnesse Of
the most exquisite cuisine. Bread IS made OF -four
and water without salt, baked in thin cakes in the
ashes. The Indians usually take three regular
moals day early in the morning, at noon, and ct
sundown. Ii they wish to indulge their appettes
in the interval they are not allowed to touch the
family supply Of provisions, but must depend on
| Al ol..t e ~. bun 6ch
| In regard to the advantages Of Washington Ter
| Iitory a. a location for the emigrant, Mr. Swan
expresses himself in tsrms Of Recommendation, though
without e1tisyagant praise. 1t is emphatcahy q
mountainous country. containing within its limits
some Of the highest mountains Of the coast range.
| The principal peaks have an elevation Of from
| 8 900 to 10000 feet, and are covered with per-
petusl snow. Coal Sand stone, marble, lead and
geld are among the mineral products. The soil,
with come exceptions, is uDcommonly fertile. In
dian corn does not find sufficient heat but whcat,
barley, and oa:s yield abundant crops AID Of Oh
cellent quality. The potatoes are the finest IA
tie void. frui., especially apples, can be cult
! ,ated in crest perfection. The great body Of the
country 10 admirably suited for grazing. As its
population increases i. will open rich iiold 10
Industrial enterprise in its cattle, IFS horses and
above al, il wool. The Territory abounds IN
timber. Its forests OF spruce, 6r and cedar excite
the admiration Of every beto!der
Mr. Swan Las succeeded in preparing an Inform
ing and attractive volume, although he is evidently
less accustomed 10 the use Of the pen than 10
roushiDy it in the bAek.wccds. His narrative
has the freshness End animation which belong TO
pictures Of real life, AMI might lose something OF
lis interest by more artificial treatment Mr.