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this record of my first year's visit to the Cascapedia, 

 that our trip up the river was marked by two un- 

 usual occurrences the sight of a huge Black Bear, 

 which abound in this region, and of a large Moose, 

 which are here as thick as deer in the Adirondacks. 

 The former was " loafing 'round " on a pebbly 

 beach, and the latter was crossing the river, soon 

 after sunrise, in the immediate neighborhood of 

 our camp. All hands were routed out to see him, 

 and the shootist of our party had the good fortune 

 to miss him, although within easy rifle range. 

 But who could hit his first Moose before fairly 

 awake? The monster was as large as a Jersey 

 cow, with great spreading antlers, but he moved as 

 sprightly as a grey-hound when he discovered his 

 proximity to our camp. 



It is a pleasure also to say that we remember 

 gratefully the courtesies of Mr. MOFFAT, of Dal- 

 housie, and the unceasing attentions of Mr. MONT- 

 GOMERY, Collector of the Port, who made our day's 

 stay in the town one of unalloyed pleasure. Both 

 gentlemen placed our party under lasting obliga- 

 tions, and their kindness and hospitality will always 

 be associated with the pleasant memories we shall 

 ever cherish of ou first visit to these salmon waters. 



