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 truths of the Gospel, and from the flowing tears, manifested that they felt the power of God's Spirit operating upon their hearts.

Monday 5th. — Attended a council with the Indian brothers respecting their temporal affairs with Government. Brother Case having in his possession a list of the amount of annual payments to the different bodies of Indians from Government for the surrender of their lands to the Crown, he kindly allowed me to copy it :—

The above sums are paid annually from Government in goods, exclusive of the King's presents, which probably amount to nearly as much more.

Sunday 11th. — Before sun-rise we had a prayer meeting. At 9 o'clock we all assembled for love feast. After love feast a short intermission, and then public service commenced. Brother Case gave a lecture from Matt. v. 13-26. When he got through I endeavoured to explain the contents of the above discourse after this the holy communion. After dismissing the meeting the brethren gave me the parting hand of fellowship.

Monday 12th. — Started by day-light for Cobourg. Rode about fifty miles and stopped at Mr. Powell's, near the village of Cobourg, for the night.

Tuesday 13th. — Went, after breakfast, into Cobourg. Here