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mercurial and spirit thermometers remained 
steadily at 30° for a quarter of an hour previous to 
its commencement, during its continuance, and 
for half an hour subsequent to its termination ; we 
remarked the wind increased very much, and the 
snow fell in heavier flakes just after the estimated 
time of its commencement. ‘This boisterous 
weather continued until three P.M., when the 
wind abated, and the snow changed to rain. 
As there was now no immediate occasion for 
my remaining on the spot, the eclipse being over, 
and the Indians having removed to their hunting- 
grounds, Dr. Richardson and I determined on 
taking a pedestrian excursion to the Copper-Mine 
River, leaving Mr. Wentzel in charge of the men, 
and to superintend the buildings. On the morn- 
ing of September the 9th we commenced our 
journey, under the guidance of old Keskarrah, and 
accompanied by John Hepburn and Samandré, 
who carried our blankets, cooking utensils, hat- 
chets, and a small supply of dried meat. Our 
guide led us from the top of one hill to the top of 
another, making as straight a course to the north- 
ward as the numerous lakes, with which the 
country is intersected, would permit. At noon 
we reached a remarkable hill, with precipitous 
sides, named by the Copper Indians the Dog-rib 
Rock, and its latitude, 64° 34 52"S., was ob- 
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