Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-08

seashore bcng entirely confined TO the Esquirsux with
whom have not yet had any communication
They employed during the summer in catching
whales ami in other marine pursuits TO the eastward OF
the Mackenzie which believe they return in the
winter Their mcighbors, the QuarTeers of Mackenzie,
or the Eaucheose of the traders, resemble them very
much in appearance dress, and manner, and many of
the Esqumaux words, which Augustus understood, were
IN use among them; butt as is too often the with
the neshhoriug tribes of these Aborigpes, they
most always at with each other. Fortunately for
us, however, terms of peace were settled last summer
between them and the EsquimauX, which shall of
course endenvour to strengthen, IT meet them toge
ther The t9uarrefers quite delighted seeing
Augustus with and assured there would be fear
OF the ESqurnauX receiving in hostile manner, as
tiey au already been apprised by the1n Uf inten-
ton TO visit their lands; and the for doing so
could be mare fully explained by him than they could
co. we saw many nqYSc aud rein deer, and large OCks
OF geese and swans at the mouth ofthe river which no
doubt, TO be found lis low shores during the
whole of the warm season; and probably the animals
retire TO the woods in the inter- which far dis
tant from the coast The long track of auvial ground
which passed in the descent of the Mackenzie is well
covered with pines even as high 68 north, WHICH
would afford gool shelter for any animals. The Rocky
Mountain range through nearly the whole course
OF the liver, after passing the south branch of the Mac
itenzc, at no great distance from its banks, running in
about W. ~ w. true directions but they do not appear
SO high as had been led 10 expect till You reach the
sea- anu then they attain immense clev alton, and
seem to form the coast To the westward. We
shall probable pass very them next summer
and BE able to give some account of them If
a judgment might be formed from "A very die-
/ TAFT view of two three of the highest peaks
oin their shape and appearances should suppose these,
10 be volcanic On Garry . Island found plenty Ct
coal and hitnnen embodied in the black earth of which
1t is coFposcd but find DR. Richardson has wen vou
clnsori outline Of the geology of the rive and this
lake. my imperfect Information this point may there
fore be spared. only you have more than
once WISHED The expedition could transport of the
line limestone cliffs that bound tie river TO the vicinity
! Of the Thames; might then soon be enriched bv
contracting not only To supply the a for Il new
London Bridge but also to satisfy the preseot rage for
building, at very cheap rate. We are now in the.
very hustle OF finishing buildings, which, how
ever are not osione, you may suppose but Cr wood
The house is situated close the borders of the lake
for tue convenience of the fishery, which is TO be our
main support, though hepe TO catch few reindeer
on their march TO the south month My land
TRENDS during my absence, have named the house Fort
Franklin, which, at their solicitation, have permitted
20 stand, or intended TO have given il the name of Re
lance. have discharged all the Canadian voyagers
that Mr. Deasc could spare, in order reduce our c.
tahlIshmcnt TO as small number possible; we are
how, therefore, nearly British party. All the men
have conducted themselves extremely well, and they
quite enjoy the service. We must endeavor TO keen
them Us merry and active during the winter
canHot sufficiently praise the officers, who have been
constantly on the alert, md jealous in the cause
as YOU will suppose from having done what we have
month before the ComPany's servants get TO their vim
ter quarters We were just six months from IL aring
Liverpool TO the Arctic Sea