which nature has reared to preserve alive liberty in the earth -solitary lord of these majestic mountains, that elevate their icy summits even to the clouds - Morjgeau (our Canadian) does not forget his duty as a Christian. Each day, morning and evening, he may be seen devoutly reciting his prayers midst his little family.
Many years had Morigeau ardently desired to see a priest; and when lie learned that I was about to visit the source of the Columbia, lie repaired thither in all haste to procure for Iris MY and children the signal grace of baptism. The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, this favor was conferred on them, and also on the children of three Indian families who accompany him in his migrations. This was a solemn day for the desert! The august sacrifice of mass was offered; Morigeau devoutly approached the holy table -at the foot of the humble attar he received the nuptial benediction; and the mother, surrounded by her children and six" little Indians, was regenerated in the holy waters of baptism. In memory of so many benefits a large cross was erected in the plain, which from that time is called the Plain of the Nativity.
I cannot leave my good Canadian without making an honorable mention of his royal citisine 4 la sauvage. The first dish lie presented me contained two paws of a bear. In Africa, this ragout might have given some alarm; in effect, it bears a striking resemblance to the feet of a cer tain race. A roast porcupine next made its appearance, accompanied by a moose's muzzle, which had been boiling all night. The latter I found delicious. Finally the great kettle, containing a sort of hotch-porch or salmagundi, was placed in the midst of the guests, and each one helped himself ac
rding to his taste; there was the choice back-fat of the buffalo-cow, venison, cutlets, beavers' tails, quail, rabbits, dumplings and a substantial broth.
1) Fr. ten.