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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. 5. 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- 
