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than one day's march in descending the Current. This river (Bear lake River) is rapid but the navigation not dangerous, excepting for sometime during the breaking up of the Ice in the spring which on account of its amazing thickness along the banks of the River in some places remains suspended over a great part of the channel for a considerable time after the latter is disencumbered of Ice. This immense Body of Ice rises generally to the depth of from 30 to 40 Feet and is formed during the winter by some kind of mineral springs which being relaxed in soft weather, are aimmediately after congealed into Ice and accumulates in this manner, being supported by very steep Banks to a prodigious degree. These Lakes are productive of a great variety and abundance of excellent fresh water fish. These fish are caught by means of the Net, Line and Spear.

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