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DoNIpHAN's MARCH - Extraordinary Inland
Ciiy.--The New Orleans National, in its sketch
of Col. Doniphan's late remar 5lo expedition.
gives the following:


About tho time Col. Doniphan made his treaty
with the Nnvnjos, division of his nd was
entirely out Of provisions. and the Navajos sup
piled its wants with liberalty. A portion of the
command returned to Cuvuno. Maj. Gilpin's
command, together with Col. Doniphan, went
to the city Of the Sumai Indians living on the
Rio Piscow, which is supposed TO be q branch Of
the Geyla, made n treaty of peace between the
Sumais and Navajos, and then returned to the
Rio del Norte.


These Sumais, unlike the Navajos. live in a
city, n,aning, probably, 5000 inhabitants, who
support themselves entirely by agriculture.


The city is one Of the most extraordinary in
the world. 1t is divided into four solid SQUARES,
having but two streets crossing its centre at right
angles. All the buildings are two-stories high,
composed Of sun.burnt brick. The first story
presents solid wall to the street, and is so con.
structed that each house joins. until one. fourth of
the city may be said to be one building. The SO.
cond stories rise from this vast solid structure so
as to designate each house, leaving room to walk
upon the roof of the first story between each
building. The inhabitants of Sumai enter the
second story Of their buildings BY ladders, which
they draw up at night as a defence against any
enemy that might be prowling about. 10 This
city was seen some Albno Indians. who have,
no doubt, given rise to the story that there is Iiv


ing in tine Rocky Mountains tribe Of white abo-
rigines. The discovery Of this city Of the Su.
mai will afford the most curious speculations
among those who have so long searched in vain
for a city Of the Indians who possessed the man.
ners and habits Of the Aztecs. No doubt, we
nave here a race living as did that people whom
Cortez entered Mexico. 1t is a remarkable fact
that the Sumaians have, since the Spaniards left
the country, refused to have any intercourse with
the modern Mexicnns, looking upon them Us ar
inferior people. They have also driven from
among them the priests and other dignitares
who formerly had power over them. and resumed
habits and manners Of their own, their Grea
Chief, or Governor, being the civil and religious
head. The country round the city of Sumai i
cultivated with great deal OF care, AMI afford
food not only for the inhabitants, but for larg
focks Of cattle and sheep.


The great Chicago Convention mot on ,he 81
inst. Delegates were in attendance from seven
teen States. The Hon. Ej ward Bates, of Mi
souri,, was chosen President. The proceedings O
this body contain several interesting letters, on
from Mr.. Clay. Mr.. Van Buren, Silas Wriah
Mr.. Cass and other aminent man III eo,,obou, IN