them of their children, our love for them, and how we were trying to
help them. One could not be in such a typical gathering of Indians
without noting the intelligent faces and strength of character depicted
in them. One is continually surprised, not at the depravity of this
people, but with their many good traits, and the progress they are
making in the face of so many obstacles.

On Monday morning the council listened to reports from the field, and
then adjourned. We were now soon on our way home. About sundown we
reached the river opposite Oahe, but it was very much swollen and rapid.
While we sat on the bank and ate supper from what remained in our
provision boxes, we saw the young man who was to bring a boat across for
us, struggling against the current. As he seemed unable to cross, we
began preparations for spending the night there under the clear sky, but
at last he succeeded in crossing in a little boat, and by much hard work
and skillful rowing, taking two each time, Mr. T.L. Riggs was able
before midnight to land most of us on the other side in safety, though
the swift current and much driftwood made this somewhat hazardous. The
rest made themselves as comfortable as possible without tents, and came
over in the morning.

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INDIAN MISSION COLLECTIONS.

Not long ago a collection for benevolent purposes was taken among the
Indians in the church at Fort Berthold. Supt. Hall, of the American
Missionary Association, writes the following:

"The collection amounts to $15.02, and will be increased by