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 and Menoomince. In the evening we held a meeting. I addressed them from, “Go ye into all the world,” &c. During the day I called together the principal Chiefs and men of the Patawahtahmee Indians, and enquired of them if they would be willing to hear the words of the Great Spirit, provided a teacher was sent among them? The Chief's reply was just what we wished to hear from him, and is in, my opinion, the opening of Providence for the preaching of the truth in Christ to them.

Sunday 6th. — Met at 6 in the morning, at the bark chapel, for prayers. I gave them a word of exhortation. At about half-past 10,, I preached to nearly 300. After this I proceeded to examine a few adult Indians who desired to be received into the Church of Christ by baptism. In the afternoon I again preached to them on these words: “Thou art weighed in the balance, and art found wanting.” I then proceeded to administer the Lord's supper; 45 came forward and communicated. A solemn time. In the evening we again assembled for worship, and Brother T. Fraser addressed the meeting. When he got through I also spoke a few words by way of exhortation, and then we took leave of each other, as all the Indians intend to leave the place to-morrow morning. Many of the Christian Indians appeared very thankful for our visit to them, especially those who came from Lake Superior.

Monday 7th. — Made arrangements this morning for Brother T. Fraser and John Campbell to direct their labours among the Patahwahtahmee's at Owen's Bay and Saugeen until winter. After giving our brethren such instructions as we thought proper, dividing our provisions, &c., with them, we separated in the name of the Lord. Our prayers go with them for the success of their labours among that people. We left Manitoolin Establishment about 10,, and went in company with Wagemahka and his people. We had a good