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Show 4 6 FROM * OBT KEARNY TO FORT LAllAMIX. image of despair,-* very quiet, bat the expression of his countenance showing that he had made up his mind that he must die. To add to his despondence, a young man firom the next lodge had just been carried out and buried. The doctor examined him closely, and then requested the interpreter to tell him that the worst was past, and that, with care and attention, he would soon entirely recover. Neyer did I behold any thing like the change which, in an instant, came over the expressive countenance of this poor savage. His face flushed, the fire came into his eyes, and a radiant smile of confidence and hope, which was beautiftd to behold, broke through * the previous gloom. He raised his eyes, till now sternly fixed upon the ground, gently smote his hands together, turned his head toward his « qnaw, who was standing behind him, and in a low ami silvery tone communicated to her the joyftd news. It was to him a perfect resurrection from the dead; for he seemed now to enter* tain no doubt of his recovery, but received the assurance of the doctor as if it bad been the fiat of fate. It was a moving sight, and although we could not understand a single word that passfed, the whole perfectly intelligible. After administering to all who stood in need, a quantity of medicine was left with Mr. Bissonette, with the necessary directions. The whole village was much revived by this visit from the " medicine- man," and expressed much thankfulness, and a strong desire that he should remain among them. As this was obviously impossible, We continued our journey, accompanied for several, miles by the people of both villages. The whole scene was unique in the highest degree. The road was strewn for miles with the most motley assemblage I ever beheld, each lodge moving off from the village as soon, as its inhabitants were ready, without waiting fofr the others. The means of transportation were horses, mules, and dogs. Four or five lodge- poles are fastened on each side of the animal, the ends of which trail on the ground behind, like the shafts of a truck or dray. On these, behind the horse, is fastened a light framework, the outside of which consists of a strong hoop bent into an oval form, and interlaced with a sort of network of rawhide. Most of these are surmounted by a light wicker canopy, very like our eovers for children's wagons, except that it extends the whole' length, and is open only at one side. Over the canopy is spread a blanket, shawl, or buffalo- robe, so as to form a protection from the sun or rain. Upon this light but strong trellice- work, they place die lighter articles, such as clothing, robes, Ac., and then |
