ceeded in converting a considerable number, whom he has persuaded to renounce the illusions of their brethren, and united in a village at St. Paul des Sauteux, where, they per
ere fervently in all the practices of religion. The number of faithful, in this spot, increases every year.
At length, on the 25th of October, thirteen Blachfeet arived atthe fort. They saluted me with a politeness truly (a la
uvage, rough and cordial at the same time. The old chief embraced me quite tenderly when he learned the object of my journey. He was distinguished from his companions by his dress -- being decorated from head to foot with eagles' plumes, and wearing a large breast-date in form of medallion, figured with blue, as a mark of distinction. He was profuse in attention to me, making me sit beside hint whenever I ~vent to visit them in their apartment - shaking nee affectionately by the hand and amicably rubbing my cheeks with his scarlet-painted nose. He cordially invited
his country, offering to be nay guide and to introduce his people. The difference of physiognomy existing between the Indians inhabiting the plains east of the mountains and those near the upper waters of the Columbia is as great as the stupendous rocks that separate them. The latter are remarkable for their mildness, serenity and affabilw•hile cruelty, craft -the word blood, in fine, may be read in every feature of the Blackfoot Indian. Scarcely could an innocent hand be found in the whole nation. The Lord, however, is all-powerful" from stones he can raise rip children unto ,Abraham," and, full of confidence in the treasures of his holy grace and mercies, I purpose to visit them. The essential point and my greatest perplexity is, to find a good and faithful interpreter; the only one now at the fort is a suspicious and dangerous man: all his employers speatc ill of him - he makes fine promises. In the alternative of either renouncing my project or being of some utility to those poor unfortunate Indians, I accept his services. Nay he be faithful to his engagement!