KAFFIR CHIEF- WORSHIP. 
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The Bishop of Natal, in his recent researches 
amongst these most interesting tribes, has ascer- 
tained that they have a distinct traditionary 
belief in the Supreme Being, whom they ac- 
knowledge under the two-fold titles of " Urn- 
kulumkulu" the great essence, and " Umvelin- 
quange" the first comer-out. Of him or his 
attributes they understand nothing, neither do 
they worship or invoke him. 
The only approach to reverence or veneration 
amongst them, is shown to their chiefs, both 
living and dead. The power of the former is, in 
all cases, indisputable, absolute, and supreme ; 
that of the latter is superstitious and tradition- 
ary. They say that they believe that the spirits 
of their u Moses inleulu" come back amongst 
them, go out with them to battle, and bewitch 
their enemies for them. They consequently 
sacrifice to these before they go to battle, and 
invoke their interference in their behalf. The 
sacrifices are made of the hoofs, horns, and 
skulls of the oxen, which are invariably slain, 
immediately before going to war ; u slay and eat 
the ox," being an order (synonymous with 
"prepare for war,") which is issued by the chief, 
whenever his " arnapakati" have advised war. 
The evident utility of this order is, to stimu- 
late and excite their passions, whilst strength- 
ening their muscular and corporeal energies, 
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