part he takes of disposing of land is entirely owing to the admission of superiority by his tribe, of his right to take a part in the disposal of it. In illustrating this subject, I will say, for instance, that a quarrel arrises between two members of a tribe, about a piece of land. The quarrel is decided by blows. The Chief will not be found to take any part in it, unless the matter goes so far as to cause a general fight. Then he is expected to take his place as leader in the fight. He may also, if so disposed, advise against quarrelling about the land; but his advice in such cases is not always attended to. In war, in council, in politics, and in the internal management of ceratin discipline amongst