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tervening space was crossed out: filled occupied by the interpreters, & a barrell of sugar & water a favorite beverage with the Indians during warm weather interlinear: stood in the midst -- Behind the chiefs within & around the arbors unclear ?? grouped?, on foot & on horseback, on the ground & on their feet, the Dacotahs, young & old, of inferior rank, men women & children, arrayed in their best & eagerly watching the progress of the negociation. --Silence & dignified posture characterized the assembly as the pipe was lighted by Mr Alexis Bailly, the Master of ceremonies, & a few whiffs having been smoked by the commissioners it was held in succession to the mouths of each chief - - Pioneer -- Mr A. I? T?. H. White had raised a kite greatly to the amuse-