The Indians residing within the limits of Minnesota, as in the case of those of the same name living in Wisconsin, heretofore no ticed, constitute a portion of the Ojibway or Chippewa nation, and comprise the following bands Mississippi, Pillager, Winne- bagoshish, Pembina, Red Lake, Boise Forte, Fond du Lac, and Grand Portage. The last three bands, being attached to the agency for the Chippewas of Lake Superior, have been treated of in connection with the Indians of Wisconsin. The five firstnamed bands number in the aggregate about 6455 souls, and oc intended they shall ultimately occupy, ample and northern portion of the State, known as the White Earth, Leech Lake, and Red Lake reserva a portion of tions, containing altogether about 4,672,000 acres cupy, or rather it is reservations in the central* * * very valuable for its pine timber. in different localities. These Indians reside

Mississippi Bands. Most of them are on their reservation at White Earth others are at Mille Lac, Gull Lake, and some at White Oak Point reserva tions. Upon the first -named reservation operations have been quite extensive in the erection of school -buildings, dwelling- which is and mills, and in breaking ground. At one time during the past summer there was a prospect of an abundant yield from 300 acres sown in cereals; but, unfortunately, the grasshoppers swept away the entire crop and a second crop of buckwheat and turnips proved a failure. The Indians on this reservation are well-behaved, and inclined to be industrious. Many of them are engaged in tilling the soil, while others are learning the mechanical arts and they may, as a body, be said to be making considerable progress in the pursuits of civilized About one-half of the Indians at Gull Lake have been re life. moved to White Earth the remainder are opposed to removal, houses, shops, and will, in their present feeling, rather forfeit their annuities than change their location. The Mille Lac Chippewas, who continue to occupy the lands ceded by them in 1863, with reservation of the right to live thereon during good behavior, are indisposed to leave their old home for the new one designed for them on the White Earth Reservation. Only about twenty -five have thus far been induced to remove. Their present reservation is rich in pine lands, the envy of lumber dealers and there is a strong pressure on all sides for their early removal. They should have help from the Government, whether they remain or remove