The average proportion of Warriors to the whole number of souls, is about 1 to 5. In some tribes it is more, in others less. In the tribes dwelling among white people, the proportion is about 1 to 3. The number of men and women in the Cherokee nation is nearly equal. In the Menominee and Winnebago tribes, the women are a third more than the men. The number of children is much greater in proportion to the whole number of souls, in the two tribes last named, than in tribes mingled with white people. In Indian countries where fish constitute an article of food, the number in each family is about six; in other tribes, where this article is wanting the average number in a family is about five. In eight years the Winnebagoes increased, according to the account given by respectable Traders among them, from 3,500 to 5,800. Estimate of the proportion between men and women, (from respectable authority.) Fishery. About 40 miles from the mouth of the Columbia river is a famous smelt and sturgeon fishery. Also abundance of Wapatoc, a species of potatoe, an excellent substitute for the real potatoe. The smelts are taken from the middle of March to the middle of April, and at no other time. They are fat and of good flavor. The Indians dry and run a stick through a number of them and use them in the place of candles. When lighted at the top, they burn to the bottom, giving a clear and bright light. Capt. Winship's Establishment.-Within a few miles of the spot above mentioned, Capt. Winship of Boston, in the spring of 1810, attempted to make a permanent establishment. A difference arose between him and the Indians, and after erecting a building, he was obliged to decamp. This building was afterward carried away by a flood. From the The two following Tables, numbered II. II., are copied from a "Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to Congress, Nov. 17, 1820. sixth volume of the Laws of the United States, and the Laws of the last session of Congress, these Tables have been brought down to the close of the last Session of Congress. TABLE 2.-Statement of all Annuities payable by the United States, to Indians or Indian Tribes, or under Treaties with Indians; distinguishing the several Annuities; the periods during which they are respectively payable, and exhibiting the capitals, or present value of such annuities, computing annual interest at six per centum. Names of indians, or Amount Terms of An- Termination Indian Tribes. nuities. Total amount Total amount Total amount Total amount of limited Annuities. Periods during which Annuities are payable. of An nuities. 8333 334 500 8333 33 |