13, been wounded in many places by this enemy; 15, that he has cut the throat of the enemy.] The above represents the feathers from the war eagle.

They are worn in the hair of the warriors, as honors.
The above represents the only way that the Sioux have of writing an account of an engagement that has taken place.
IV.
INDIAN CHILDREN.
The children among the Sioux are early accustomed to look with indifference upon the sufferings or death of a person they hate.

A few years ago a battle was fought quite near Fort Snelling.

The next day the Sioux children were playing foot-ball merrily with the head of a Chippeway.

One boy, and a small boy too, had ornamented his head and ears with curls.