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17 to steal, both by precept & example. Blankets, which are almost constantly worn, greatly facilitate the concealment of stolen goods. Those who have no great share of muscular strength, or who have but few friends, are slow in claiming their property when they see it in stronger hands than their own, - fearing the anger of the thief.

They are greatly addicted to lying, and to the use of filthy language. There are frequent neighborhood quarrels. The low habit of begging is not disdained by them; - so far from it, that they all beg, from the chief to the menial. They are all drunkards, and will often get drunk for the purpose of committing some crime, for the perpetration of which, they are destitute of sufficient courage when sober. When on a hunting expedition, the men use great industry; but in raising corn, the reverse prevails. When hunting, they frequently start early, no matter how cold the weather may be; and eat but little; but, if successful, they feast half the night. The women pitch the tents. War Parties, are generally got up by some person who asserts that the great Spirit has to commanded him; - and also, the movements of the war party are said to be regulated from