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16 concur in sentiment with the orator, nothing more is said on the subject, and the assemblage is dismissed by a chief; but should a difference of opinion take place among the cuncillers, the subject will be discussed by each party. when they have decided on the matter, the chief will dismiss the party. When a chief gives his final decision to any question, it is done in the presence of his councillers, as no important question is decided by him alone.

 No crime is punishable with death except murder, and in that offence, blood for blood is always sought for.

   Mode of living &c.

The Indians live in Villages or lodges formed of logs, bark, or rushes where their families remain from the month of April until November. During this period, the females cultivate corn, beans, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, watermelon, and all other common vegetables that are customary with the whites.

 There are but few of the men that