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the ground ; and he, of course, instantly ex- 

 pired. The murderer made his escape ; and the 

 chief of the village, wrapped the corpse in a 

 moose skin, and sent it to his relations. Notwith- 

 standing this conciliatory act, the people of this 

 place are apprehensive, that the relations of the 

 person murdered, will make war upon them ; and 

 they will, therefore, set out tomorrow, to go a 

 considerable distance down this river, where they 

 will pass a greater part of the summer, until har- 

 mony is restored between the two villages. — This 

 murderer has a wife, who is known to be a worth- 

 less woman, with whom he supposed that the per- 

 son murdered had had improper intercourse ; and 

 it was to revenge this, that the act was committed. 

 — All the Carriers are extremely jealous of their 

 wives ; while, to their unmarried daughters, they 

 cheerfully allow every liberty ! 



Thursday, August 12. Salmon begin to make 

 their appearance in this river, which is a joyful 

 event to us ; for the stock of provisions which we 

 have in the fort, is sufficient, but for a few days, 

 and the Natives, for some time past, have suffered 

 greatly for the want of food. We ought to be 

 thankful to our merciful Preserver and Benefac- 

 tor, who continually watches over us, and supplies 

 our wants. Often has he appeared for our relief. 



