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the thing sacrificed is thrown in water. When it is offered to the earth or any object on dry land, it is tied to that object if possible. They do not offer sacrifice to atone for sin, but are intended merely as presents for the purpose of gaining the favorable influence of the demi-god in their various pursuits. Morality constitutes no part of their religion. Mr Pond has known a Sioux to steal a dog for the purpose of sacrificing it to one of his idols. Their religion has nothing to do with another world. The do not suppose that their future state will be affected by their conduct here. The condition of the soul after death is a subject on which they dislike to think or speak. When this subject in introduced in conversation they generally remain silent, or attempt to change the theme. When Christianity is described to them, the seldom find fault with it; on the contrary, they frequently assent to it as good. Their most common excuse for not becoming Christians, is that Christianity was designed for white people, not for indians. When told how the english lived before they were acquainted with christianity, they answer that it is impossible for them to become christians as long as they associate with indians. Some of them openly oppose the doctrines of revelation; "and"; says Mr Pond, "it is probable they will