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twelve. We are induced lo doubt the accuracy of his 

 statement. It is probable, that disconnected as the Chip- 

 pewas are, and scattered as we find them over an immense 

 tract of countr}^, the terms by which they designate their 

 moons vary much among; themselves. It may be ques- 

 tioned whether they have any well defined ideas on that 

 subject. The following are the designations which Bruce 

 communicated. 



Kisis signifies Moon in Chippewa. 



Chastity is a virtue in high repute among the Chippe- 



* Xanabush is the name of a fabulous character, whose story appears 

 to be a very long and perplexed one, which we regret that we could 

 not unravel. In the account which we obtained, it appeared that the 

 histories of Adam, Noah, &c. had all been referred to one man, and 

 blended with the original Chippewa traditions. 



