J. W. POWELL, DIRECTOR

WYANDOT GOVERNMENT:

A SHORT STUDY OF TRIBAL SOCIETY.

BY

J. W. POWELL.

CONTENTS.

The familyPage [59]
The gens[59]
The phratry[60]
Government[61]
Civil government[61]
Methods of choosing councillors[61]
Functions of civil government[63]
Marriage regulations[63]
Name regulations[64]
Regulations of personal adornment[64]
Regulations of order in encampment[64]
Property rights[65]
Rights of persons[65]
Community rights[65]
Rights of religion[65]
Crimes[66]
Theft[66]
Maiming[66]
Murder[66]
Treason[67]
Witchcraft[67]
Outlawry[67]
Military government[68]
Fellowhood[68]