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to return with them. On passing through the villages 
of the Coco-Maricopas, notwithstanding every effort 
of the Captain to conceal this man, they discovered 
him, and by stratagem, got possession of him’ The 
party endeavored to effect his release; but they had 
not force enough to compel his captors to surrender 
him, and no presents would induce them todoso. He 
was put to the torture; and Dr. Webb and the other 
gentlemen of the U. 8S. Commission, were. invited to 
join the Maricopas, in the festivities and dances on the 
occasion. 
Group of Pimo Indians. 
As we rode through the villages, we saw the peo- 
