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 attend a Camp meeting up Yonge street. On my way visited Mr. J. Clench at York, Clerk of the Indian Department. We talked about the improvements of the native tribes; he expressed himself warmly in favour of our operations. Slept at Dr. Morrison's.

Tuesday 10th. — About noon started for the Camp ground. When we arrived we found between two and three hundred Indians collected from Lake Simcoe and Schoogog Lake. Most of those from Lake Simcoe have just come in from the back lakes to join with their converted brethren in the service of Almighty God. They came in company with Brother Law, and all seemed very glad to see us, giving us a hearty shake of the hand. The Camp ground enclosed about two acres, which was surrounded with board tents, having one large gate for teams to go in and out, and three smaller ones. The Indians occupied one large tent, which was 240 feet long and 15 feet broad. It was covered over head with boards, and the sides were made tight with bushes, to make it secure from any encroachments. It had four doors fronting the Camp ground. In this long house, the Indians arranged themselves in families, as is their custom in their wigwams. Divine service commenced towards evening. Elder Case first giving directions as to the order to be observed on the Camp ground during the meetings. Brother James Richardson then preached from Acts ii. 21.; after which I gave the substance in Indian, when the brethren appeared much affected and interested. Prayer meeting in the evening. The watch kept the place illuminated during the night.

Wednesday 11th, — The Rev. D. McMullen commenced the services of the day, by preaching from Acts viii. 35. I gave the Indians an outline. Elder Case then spoke a few words through Peter Jacobs. The Rev. E. Ryerson next preached from John iii. 3, and Elder Case exhorted, Peter Jacobs