160 JOURNEY TO THE SHORES 
markable ens called by the ee * The 
Neck of Land. 
A short distance below our Auiesinpaicdll on 
the peninsula formed by the confluence of the 
Net-setting river with the Saskatchawan, there 
stands a representation of Kepoochikawn, which 
was formerly held in high veneration by the In- 
dians, and is still looked upon with some respect. 
It is merely a large willow bush, having its tops 
bound into a bunch. Many offerings of value 
such as handsome dresses, hatchets, and kettles, 
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used to be made to it, but of late its votaries have — 
been less liberal. It was mentioned to us as @ 
moose-deer having ventured to crop a few of its 
tender twigs was found dead at the distance of a . _ 
few yards. The bush having now grown old 
and stunted is exempted from similar violations. 
- On the thirtieth we directed our course round 
The Neck of Land, which is well clothed with 
Pines and firs; though the opposite or western 
bank is nearly destitute of wood. This contrast 
between the two banks continued until we 
reached the commencement of what our compa- 
nions called the Barren Grounds, when both the 
banks were alike bare. Vast plains extend behind 
the southern bank, which afford excellent pas- 
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signal instance of its power, that a sacrilegious _ 
