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Indians. As we returned from dinner a long train of Sioux men & women, on horseback & on foot, arrayed in their best, were seen wending towards the camp. The principal men formed a circle in front of the marquee entertained the commissioners with a dance. We were soon called from this, however by the announcement of a "Virgin's feast." It is customary among the Sioux when the character of any young unmarried girl is impeached for her to give a feast to which she invites all who profess virginity whether