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and benevolence, - let them exert themselves in endeavoring to ameliorate the condition of those untutored sons of the forest; - to elevate their tastes and conceptions.

Those who make the greatest number of feasts, or give away the most, are the most highly esteemed.

They have a Dance called the Sun Dance. It is performed at the time of the full moon. This dance commences just as the moon is seen unfolding her quiet splendour in the eastern horizon, and is kept up all-night; the dancers all the time looking steadfastly at the moon. They who are able, continue dancing through the following day - all the time gazing at the sun. The indians affirm that some continue dancing forty eight hours. During this rite or festival, or whatever it may be, some have cords inserted in the muscular parts of their arms and legs, to which weights are attached. Sometimes the cord is tied to a buffaloes hide. They dance dragging the weighs after them until the flesh tears out. They endure this torture in order to ensure success in war. But the Dance they most revere is called the Medicine Dance. It is performed by both men and women. Non are permitted