SOURCE OF ST. PETER's RIVER. 43!)- 



nose ; he was pointed out to us as the man who had assault- 

 ed Mr. Hess' party in the manner which we have ah-eady 

 related. Among the many feats which this warrior enu- 

 merated, he took care to omit his murders of white men. 

 The dance which accompanied this had nothing particular ; 

 they frequently laughed aloud, and appeared to go through 

 the exercise with much spirit. After the dance had con- 

 tinued some time, a few presents were divided among 

 them. Upon receiving them they hastily ran away, appa» 

 rently as much satisfied as we were. 



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