The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-28

dies and gentlemen Ii has been the object of Mr. Mix,
the experienced Acting Commissioner Of Indian Affairs
to show the representatives OF the Indians
visit TO their Great Father every object of in
erest especially those calculated to impress them with
the power Of the pae faces The presence of large
number of marines at the headquarters Of that force
abed their commander exhibit the perfection Of dis
cplned troops and the officers awaited themselves of the
opportunity to invite large number of friends to witness
the interesting display.
The Indians left their quarters at Mrs. Makers hotel
about ten clock filling several omnbuses They
In full costume, painted and pumed for battle array
several carrying their spears and tomahawks. Stopping
at the gate OF the yard they received In due
form and escorted through the various mechanical
departments. The forging shop and steam saw-mill
seemed to attract their especial attention, elictng
ughs of satisfaction, but marks of astonishment
They also secured various sosrs such Minebulles
strips of rolled copper and bits Of brass we which they
will doubtless exhibit in forest wgwams as illustrations
of the wonders they will have to describe Some
boats be used for bell buoy also attracted their atte
tion and they seated themselves in the 'bs canoes
with great complacency.
Meanwhile large number OF spectators congre-
eating ut the barracks where the invited guests
oomteousy received by Major Russell paymsstcr of the
Marines whe had provided for the ladies' around
northern portion of the parade ground There full
representation Of THE "bcanty and the chivay now at
the metropolis, the presence of officers of the army and
navy in uniform with the gay toettes of the ladies' in
Producing into the the element OF richness and
riety of color 1t was spring like day, and the bright
sunshine reflected back from bayonets and gold lace
and rich gems, added 10 the coup d eI
At o'clock the Indians stalking in, following
each other in single fle-Pawnees, Poncas Potawato
mics, Sioux and Sacs and Foxes. They ranged
along side of the parade ground, and after
the bugeca gave the signal for dress parade The
marines paraded battalion of four companies under
the command of Captain Henderson aid to the
brigadier general commanding The companies were COM
manded by Leuts. Graham Tatnell Fontenai and Fen
dali. There full band of music, with drums and
flies, and all excepting the ocer in full uniform
looking finely.
1t is but few days since the have been together
but they exhibited great proficiency in drill and
vres and the accomplished officer in command acquitted
himself with his accustomed ability After dress parade
and review several battalion executed
with CELEBRITY and precision followed by firing with blank
cartridge by company and by battalion. The formation
of square was admirable and subsequent deployments
from line into column and from column into line excited
generally wish that the public may be advised
when future drills to take place.
After the parade. the Indians requested to enter
tain the ladies with display of their salatory skill
troubled somewhat with colds and hoarseness They
forward however, and squatted in circle around
of their number who had been furnished with drum
upon which he began to beat in monotonous manner
Soon one struck up chaunt in which others gradually
joined, and thenone by onethey sprang up, and
menced their fantastic dance Such a shaking of
scalps such brandishing of tomahawks such uncouth
attitudes, and such eccentricty of movement
promscuously INDUCED in, cannot be described
be comprehended by those who have witnessed
of these displays At times they would rest and squat
ting in circle favor the audience with vocal music of
most unearthly description.
At the conclusion of the dance the Indians were taken
into the Of the Marines where a repast was
provided for Them and the officers of the station enter
tanned their guests with handsome and bounful COLA
ton AT their quarters The Indians before their depar
ture expressed through their interpreters their delight
what they had witnessed 1t evident that they
considered the imposing martial display with the
panyng band, the pis ultra Of civilization The officers
of the Marine corps entitled to high credit for their
courtesy and hospitality.
FInsr FInD-The secretary of the '.Indiana
Democratic Club in this city gives notice that there will
be meeting of that club at Temperance Hall on Saturday
evening next at u o'clock.
The coming State election in Indiana Is one of great
Importance and understand that the object of the
meeting THIS enClent polt-
cal organization which rendered such good service by
distributing documents throughout that State in the
vass of 1856.
OLD Folks CoNcERr-This last of Yankee notions
is certainly novelty and the quaint attire of the last
century with articles of costume two hundred
years old worn by the performers is very amusing Their
singing is also fair specimen Of oId-fashioned New
England church music in the days when the
! these mnstrels knew i'm but patriotism.
GEoRGx CorwAY, renowned Indian chief who has
attained high degree of civilization, and is devo-
ting himself to the Improvement Of his people will lee
ture this evening at Philharmonic Hall He will appear
in full Indian costume, and the Indian delegations
in the metropolis will be the platform with him. form
ing interesting group Mr.. CONWAY has the reputation
being eloquent speaker and doubt not but that
| he will have large audience.
CouRr OF CLAIMs YEsrERpAY.-S f. Lyon esq, opened
the argument for the claimant in the of Richard
Goodman. Mr.. Blair replied for the government Mr.
Lyon closed the argument and the submitted
when the court adjourned until to-day, IL clock M
BRApYs GALLERY is already fashionable and favorte
place of resort and his collection of national portraits ex
cites general admiration. Above stairs are afs for tho
various operations of the Photographic art fitted up in the
complete style, and well worth visit of inspec-
! ton.
The THEATRE is decidedly prosperous institution,
and Bourcault is continuing his of success aided
by bewitching Agnes Robertson and well supported by