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North .Anelican tradition ofthcfood-Mr
West, in his very interesting journal of his
residence at the Red River Colony, lately
published, relates the following tradition,
current ameng the North American Indians.
1t seems, however, to bear marks Of modern
Interpretation. "rhey spake OF an universal


deluge, which, they said, was commonly be-
lieved by all Indians. When the food came
and destroyed the world, they say, that a
very great man, called acsackoochack,
made large raft, and embarked, with Of
ters, beavers, deer, and other kinds of ami
mails. After it had foateel upon the waters
for some time, he put out an otter with a
long piece of shagganappy or lcathern cord,
tied to his leg; and it Owed very deep with
out finding any bottom, and was drowned


He then put out q beaver, which was equal
ly unsuccessful, and shared the same fate