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two forms are readily recognised, by the comparative 

 length and acuteness, or the shortness and bluntness of 

 their snouts; but almost every watei'-shed has its own 

 species, varying in more or less important points." 



The " meat" as it is called, which, when stewed, 

 somewhat resembles veal, is much eaten both by Indians 

 and settlers, and up country affords the chief means of 

 sustenance to large numbers, by whom it is also dried 

 and preserved for winter use. The " sounds" form a 

 considerable article of trade among the tribes of the 

 Northern Lakes. 



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LOWER NTAGAEA BIVER. 



