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 but rather dangerous, on account of the numerous bridges under which he had to pass, at which every body, whether Yankee or European or Indian has to bow or have his head knocked off. I was informed that some have already been killed at these low bridges. Our boat was drawn by two and sometimes three horses, and travelled at the rate of three and four miles per hour. Our fellow passengers were kind and polite. Arrived at the village of Oswego, on the banks of Lake Ontario, at 6,

Thursday 14th. — We engaged our passage in a schooner for Kingston. Here we met brother Wm. Ryerson and D. Wright. I felt thankful that I was permitted to return to my own country and meet our own old friends once more. Lodged for the night with Mr. S. Miles, the Editor of the Religious Advocate and Kingston Gazette.

Sunday 17th. — In the morning I led a class for Brother Rorrison. At 10,, I heard the Rev. W. Ryerson preach from Eph. xi. 18, 19. I spoke a few words in my language to the Indians present. At 4. , I preached from Eph. ii, 14. In the evening brother Ryerson again preached from Micah ii. 10. Our Indian labourers went and spoke to the Indians on the shore.

Monday 18th. — At 8,, we went on board the steam boat Toronto for Grape Island.

Thursday 21st. — All hands were engaged in planting in the forenoon. In the afternoon I spoke to them on the first part of the 14th chapter of St. John. Wm. Beaver and John Sunday exhorted. Having spoken the English language now for some time, I found I had lost my former fluency in my own native tongue. What strange creatures of habit we are. Again visited the school and gave them some good advice.

Friday 22nd. — Met early this morning in the church.

Saturday 23rd. — Rode on to the Rice Lake. Brother Jas.