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 then sung a hymn and prayed. Mr. J. S., the Great Indian trader, was amongst the Indians when I arrived, and I was informed that he raged like a devil because he could not cheat them as formerly, when in their drunken state, and that he abused Brother Biggar for taking their part. The Indians had only returned from their hunting a few days before I arrived, and I was happy to learn that, with very few exceptions, they had been quite faithful in their religious services and conduct: this news made my heart very glad.

Sunday 4th. — In the morning held a prayer meeting. — a good time; blessed be God. Sabbath school at 9; about sixty scholars present. Since I was here last winter they have made considerable progress. I gave them some advice, which they listened to attentively. At 11,, public service, when I endeavoured to preach from Mark xii. 29, 31; when I finished, Brother George Pahtosh, the head Chief of this tribe, exhorted with great energy; Brothers John Crane and Wm. Jackson, from the Credit, also spoke. The meeting closed by prayer, when the people gave vent to their feelings by praising God aloud. In the afternoon we had a meeting with the class leaders, and enquired separately into the state of each class. All appear to be very faithful in serving the Lord. Before concluding I exhorted the leaders to keep good watch over their flocks, so that no evil came amongst them; showed them the necessity of leading holy lives themselves, so as to set a good example before them, and then their instructions would be more powerful. They seemed to feel what was said, and I hope the labour was not in vain. Towards evening we held a love feast. After dark we heard the Indian brethren at their devotions; the night was serene and beautiful; they were only a short distance off — as they sang the high praises of Jehovah, the sounds vibrated with charming effect upon my own mind; and when in solemn accents they addressed a throne of Grace,