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people are a pastoral people, identical with those of Mada- 

 waska, and presenting intact and unadulterated their ancient 

 customs, dress, and peculiarities. There are materials here 

 for many thousand Evangelines ; and they are increasing at 

 the rate of five per cent, per annum, according to the census 

 statistics. 



