The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-12
Pawn.e Indians In the city.


TIE Actor BoUsE- SKETCH OF THE rRIHss-D0-
N6s IN THE CfrY-FAsr RUNNERS, BrC.
Pe.anssharo IA man and ohie), Nssharccedetedaca,
Leitsanasharo IA little chief, and Naaharoladaoo (bS
che ctvely The chiefs of the Grand Pawnee Re
pubcans LOups and Ia ppahs, bands OF the Pawnee In
dians have been several days vist 10 this CITY,
company with eleven braves Of the different bands, under
charge of Major W. w. Dennison the United states Agent
Of the Pawnees In view Of the fact that the iocoon
Of these Indians directly the California and Utah trail
being situated the plains of Nebraska Territory near
Platte river tho number of 1000, and from the
tinued depredatons for many years upon engaa.s to
Utah and California and more especially from the present
aspect Of the Mormon var, became necessary for the
general government TO enter into some understanding
with them Immediately. II is we'll known tha, tito
Mormons had already made advances TO them
when Major Dennison sent out, about fourteen
months since. The government had endeavored for
many years 70 enter into treaty stipulatons with
them, but they would not consent They had q novel
idea, from the extensive emigration from Fast to
West through their country that all the people Of the
Atlantic States emgratng TO the Pacific, and that
they would be enabled TO here and take pos
session Of their old bunting grounds 10 be abandoned by
the white When they told that the great fa-
her the President could bring troops To bear upon them
and extsrmnate them at any time they laughed at the
toned In their territory and believing that they could do
them HARM that If they ht they could wipe tho
troops altogether 10 dsabuse their minds Of this i'm
preston they were invited send delegation to visit
the United States. The delegation has spent three
months In Washington TO receive the ratification Of the
treaty. by the terms OF which the Pawnees bound to
support the government, and in return for cession Of
tract Of land Of about twelve mons Of
twenty four thousand acres for themselves-they
are TO receive the Of $4,000 per annum,
or ten dollars for each man, woman and child
in the nation. Petanasharo the grand chief of
the nation, and Is fine specimen OF q man.
The others stated the heads Of their respective
bands, aLd those accompany them tho principal
braves OF their bands The nation altogether muster
about thousand warriors, Of whom this selection is
probably fair specimen. Among them is Lalonasharo
casa, the that kills the enemy in the water,
brave Of the Tappahs He OF the party sent out
with Col Summers expedition against the shans, and with
his hand took three Aian scaps which trophies he
now carries with him embems Of his prowess. Let's
anasharo, the chief of the Loups, tine specimen Of
man. both intellectually and physically and Is regarded
Of the most promising in the nation When the party
Of which IaIoIasharocasa one, had guided Col.
Summers party through the Territories In the expedition
against the hans they dcse " return TO their villages
and were presented by the command with five horses
loaded with presents. ON their return however, toy
cut Off by party Of shians aud lost al their
sens escaping barely with their lives In consideration
Of this the government by this treaty gives them Gvo
,s0 s chief o %; n. 0P Ssr os much s1a
cd from the death Of one OF his braves, named
Tuckalntah, in Warrington, on the 24th Of
disease OF the stomach and the brave warrior had
long whsood the assaults OF his enemies fell by dis
se and departed 10 the land Of spirits peacefully from
the midst Of his friends in strange land The funeral
wa imposing. The body was Inferred in the Congress
SIGNAL burying ground His tonahawk scalpng knife,
and trappines, which had been his delight lifetime,
his companions IN the grave and the solemn ceremonies
Of the burial attracted many thousands OF spectators.
The delegation left the Platte river on the 10th OF
November last, and proceeded wagons TO Nebraska CITY
They crossed the Missouri river and down 70 San jose,
and from thence to Hannibal by land to 81. Louis by
steamboat nI from st. Louis 10 Washington by rnlroai
OF they have been overwhelmed with surprise at
tho various wonders they have Tney have become
much interested in the eldest daughter OF MAJOR Dennon
Mics Helen, about thirteen years OF age-who has &C
CURED surprising influence over them oven, Is SAID, IN
| their moments OF passion They wish her 70 accompany
them ali the time, and call ber Good Medicine. because
they believe that the Great Spirit accompanies her
gives thcn protection As they mad crossed tho Mis-
souri river they had never scen railroad other wonder
OF civilization They promised her thoy would give
and take hcr ivo their tribe but they would not
name her unl they came towards the Eas and saw tue
habitaons OF thc whites On their arrival at Hannibal
thsy the first railroad Hosen took them
the track The locomotives were not IN sght but sho
got the workmen o show thcm the operation OF the hsnd
couple oi the work men got board, and many
OF the braves could be crowded on, and such howl
OF delight probably heard before as set up
the occasion On their return they held council and
after grave deibcrston concluded 10 call hor ChAara-
par breecbce, which signifies female railroad. While
In Washington they wished her To be with them slwsy-
or at least to her every day. While IN Wsshagton
they had several interviews with the Prcsdont and
tanned him and number OF distinguished guests with
their songs and dances. The object the Wash.
mgton being accomplished and the ratification Witnessed,
thoy le Washington on the 7th lnstani, after stay Of
about three months. While thoro they were hospitality
received and entertained by tho Commissioner Indian
Affairs. Since their stay this city they have been we'll
taken care Of at The Astor aud Adams Express Company
have gwen them tho OF Of their large erpress
wagons 70 enable them TO the extent Of tho city
Al the Astor House Saturday evening they gave
characteristic dance in the dining hail. lasting from
eight O'Clock until hall past nno in the presence OF large
number OF spectator including number Of laiies The
Indians appeared dressed In their costume of furs fan
nes, and tappings OF variega coors decorated with
eardrops, beads, and the protuson Of ornaments which
are their national delight They veil dauoed with
wh an oarnoness that thrilled ali who hoard and an
energy thai fairly shook the building IL msiteret not
that the energy o the danco shook OF the blanke; and
hibed OF the costume OF hst parens than
usual in the pariors of tho Astor Tho ladies' received
all down the bills and did nDt shrek when
Of the braves, whose could mol poIbly be mis-
taken cooy raised up his skirts 70 compare his pauneh
With that Of civilian present The ioud beating OF the
tom tom, the jingle OF e ornaments the hourisnng Of
and their fancy costume with the anearlhly yelIs
which escaped them a. The excitomept of the
dance Increased, rendered the exciting In the
extreme whe the counenanccs Of the brawny and mus
oulr warriors exhibited truly fearful expression II
itsnasharo Gang with the others, but he could not
dance, for bis heart wa heavy with sorrow for hs de-
parted brave. At the conclusion OF the dance coectou
was iAkcu up for the purpose Of making presen, TO the
Indans when about thirty dollars collected or about
two dollars for each Among the dances were the
dance describing the trail Of the enemy the scout
the pursuit the ngh the encounter and the VI Sory the
harvest green dance the bear dance and others
The entire group occupy psrlor sleeping apart
ment resting mattresses In different oorpors, each
tribe by Itself Ia undress Uniform they are truly
derful specimens of physical perfection. Their broad
cbcsts, beautiful limbs and general devolopcment bear
testimony 10 perfect health. Thor Interpreter Mr.
Al who lived with them for twenty three years
anarher He haz four children all OF whom spsak boh
languages. lie has been the official interpreter tor
raj years, and the Indians think great deA OF him.
They generally obey implicitly the directions Of their
sgent, Major Dcnnison, and not addicted 10 the
use ot Are water. az their accord they will not
use il, but shen asked by white man they will
partake, Considering that would be mpolhe 10 refuse
opinon, by the way, which often prevalent among
people who called more civilized 1~o OF uc party
while in Washington, we're led ssrsy and parook ra her
too freely, bat recovered shortly The party vii leave
The city TO day ~ for their homss They have
been sbecnt about FIVE month from their s1usws, for
whom they feel much concern and With whom they
anxious 20 have interview Among the delegation
three of the fastest the Plains, who II said
down foot the widest horses OF the prarics
All are very anxious TO see circus, and wert much