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proceeded to William Wells', who, as we before observed, is interpreter for the Indians. We were accompanied by our friend John Johnson,Captain Whipple, Lieutenants Campbell andSimms, and several other reputable persons, and were met by the following chiefs: O-bas-se-a, (or the Fawn,) a village chief of great distinction in the Miami nation. Os-so-mit, a village chief of the Pottowattamy nation, and brother to the Five Medals. Me-she-ke-na-que, or the Little Turtle, a war chief of the Miami nation. They were attended by a considerable num-ber of their principal young men, and by several women. The Five Medals was not present. He had informed us on taking leave, that circumstances required him to return to his town, and that the distance would be too great for him to return in time to meet us, his infirmities occasioning him to travel slowly, but that he would send his brother, who would report to him faithfully all the proceedings of the council. After we had taken each other by the hand, the chiefs took their seats by the side of each other. Their principal people next seated them-selves according to the rank or distinction which they held. After them, their young men in circular order, seat after seat,- and lastly, the women,- who occupied seats separate from the men, being placed near the centre of the room.