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says: “For the murder of a man 100 yards of wampum, and for 
that of a woman 200 yards must be paid by the murderer.” 
The classification of atoning gifts among the Hurons in the 
Relation of 1636, p. 119, is of interest. They were of wampum when 
it could be had, but other things were used. The presents were of 
two kinds. The first were to make peace, and to take away the 
desire for vengeance. “ The others are put upon a pole which is 
extended above the head of the dead, and they call these 
Andaerrachaan, that is to say, those which are put on the pole. But 
now each of these presents has its particular name. Here are those 
of the first nine, which are the most considerable and sometimes 
each of a thousand grains of porcelain.” The account may be 
summarized. 
The chief who performs the ceremony speaks in a loud voice in 
the name of the culprit, and takes the first present in his hand as 
though it were an axe in the fatal wound. He says he withdraws 
the axe from this and causes it to fall from the hands of the avenger. 
This is called Condayce onsa hachoutawas. ‘This is followed by the 
second, Condayee oscotaweanon, which: dries up the blood. These 
two express regret for the murder and a wish to restore life if this 
were possible. The third present refers to the injury done to the 
nation. The speaker uses similar words, saying, Condayee onsa 
hondechari, which restores the land to its former condition. The 
fourth, Condayce onsa hondwaronti etotonhouentsiai, puts a stone over 
the cleft in the earth made by this murder. These affect the public 
and are of great importance. The fifth, Condayee onsa hannonkiai, 
levels the roads and removes the briers, so that there may be pleas- 
ant and safe intercourse. The next four are addressed directly to 
the relatives to console them and dry their tears. Condayee onsa 
hoheronti, he says to the father or mother, as though he would give 
them something to smoke, thus appeasing every passion. A 
seventh present restores the spirits of the mourners, and is called 
Condayee onsa hondionroenkhra. Condayee onsa aweannoncwa d’ocwe- 
ton gives a healing beverage to the mother, and the ninth, Condayee 
onsa hohiendaen, spreads a mat for her repose during her mourning. — 
These were the principal presents. The others represented the 
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