Notice of the Malleable Tron of Louisiana. 223 
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The readers of th ournal will recollect some “ Noti- 
ces ¢ of the Geology, ‘ie. of the regions phn — Missis- 
Sippt and its confluent waters,” by L. Bring = ae 
lisiana, who travelled in this region i — 
Mr, Schoolcraft, who states that the 
found about “ one hundred miles ab 
ae have been patients: Sere concer 
he following hints given by Mr. V 
travels thee are indebted for 
mation co western par 
‘probably ae ; my can at present be o 
with one of "Melish’s Maps of. the United States in 
your hand, you run your eye up Red River, to the Paw- 
nee village, you will perceive a small creek entering Red 
River, a short distance below the village. This creek is 
called by the French hunters and traders s Bayon Bois d 
Are, Jt was at its mouth that the transporting party 
reached Red River with their prize. Continue your 
glance upon the ma south of west, to the head 
Waters of we abs ra Dios, and you will find the 
Words Hay Wand ‘bro rough e latter you will 
perceive a Smal cee represented fowibe south into the 
assos. From comparing the account of their - journey 
(rome: Red River and of their return to that stream 
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