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CHAP. XIV. 



SALMON FISHING IN THE MOISIE. 



AVING- in the former 

 chapter dwelt at such 

 length upon the mighty 

 monster of the St. Law- 

 rence, I do not think it 

 can be out of place to 

 mention here, that it is reported, and upon good authority, 

 that there are other ferocious and powerful fishes, occa- 

 sionally to be met in this river, who do not hesitate to 

 attack men and boats. 



At this moment I have before me an official " Eeport of 

 the Commissioners for exploring the country lying between 

 the Kivers Saguenay, Saint Maurice, and Saint Lawrence," 

 ordered to be printed by the House of Assembly on the 

 22nd of March, 1831. These Commissioners are gentlemen 

 of the highest respectability and intelligence, Messieurs 

 Andrew and David Stuart, who would not be likely to be 

 deceived in a matter of the kind, and would be the last 



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