Where is Mackenzie's River? Great Fish? Nelson? St. Lawrence? Frazer's? Columbia? Colorado? Rio Grande? Mississippi? Give the lengths of each of these rivers. What is a river?

What stream do you observe extending along the east coast of the United States from Florida to the Grand Bank of Newfoundland? Gf. Sm. This is a remarkable current in the Atlantic Ocean, which runs where it is narrowest at the rate of 5 miles an hour, lessening in rapidity as it flows north. The water is warmer in the Gulf Stream than in the adjacent parts of the Ocean, and of a different colour also.

On the Northern Coast of North America, point out Wellington Channel, Mount Franklin, Grinnell Land.

The two latter were discovered by the expedition under command of Lieut. De Haven, U. S. N., which was fitted out from means furnished by the munificence of Henry Grinnell, Esq., of New York, to go in search of Sir John Franklin.

Many attempts have been made to find a north-west passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In search of this passage Sir John Franklin sailed from England in 1845, but up to the present time (1852), though several expeditions have been sent to seck him, his fate, with that of the men who accompanied him, remains in uncertainty.

Capt. Penny, commander of an English expedition, reports as probably existing towards the north-pole, beyond the barrier of ice which prevented his further progress, an open sea, free from ice, and apparently offering no obstructions to a free navigation.

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RUSSIAN AMERICA.

1. RUSSIAN AMERICA comprises that part of the Continent lying nearest to Asia, from which it is separated by Behring's Strait, and from British America by the 141st degree of west longitude.

2. It is a cold, dreary, and almost unknown region, inhabited chiefly by Indians and Esquimaux. The coast is rocky and elevated, and in many places rises into mountainous peaks. Of these the most remarkable is Mount St. Elias, an extinct volcano.

3. The Russians have established trading factories along the coast, the principal of which is Sitka. Here they barter fire-arms, beads, tobacco, and other articles, for the furs obtained by the natives in hunting.

Russian America. Q.-1. What does Russian America comprise ? What separates Russian America from Asia? What separates it from British America? By whom is it chiefly inhabited? 2. What is said of the coast? Which is the most remarkable peak? 3. What have the Russians established along the coast? How do they trade with

* Russian, Rush'-an.

Subterranean Mansion of the Aleutian Islanders.

4. The Aleutian* or Fox Islands, which form a part of this region, extend to a great distance westward from the Peninsula of Alaska: they are inhabited by a race of savages, who live in houses under ground, containing each from 50 to 150 inhabitants. These dwellings are divided into numerous apartments, which, though dark and dirty, protect their inmates effectually from the weather.

Map No. 4.-What Sea bounds Russian America on the north? Pr. What Ocean on the south? Pc.-What country on the east? B.-Aa.-What is the most northern point? Bw.-The most western Cape? P.-Ws.-What Peninsula in the south? Aa.-What two Mountains in the south-east? S.-Es., Fr.- On what Island is Sitka situated? Sa.

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DANISH AMERICA.

1. DANISH AMERICA comprises Greenland and Iceland. They both lie north of the 60th parallel of north latitude, and are cold, barren regions. The former is generally supposed to be a large island, but its northern extremity is still unknown.

2. The native inhabitants resemble the Esquimaux; they live chiefly on fish, and are clothed in seal-skins. They have been nearly all converted to Christianity by the Moravian missionaries. The latter, a

the natives? 4. What Islands extend westward from Alaska? By whom are they inhabited? How do they live? What do they contain? How are they divided?

Danish America. Q.-1. What does Danish America comprise? What is said of Greenland and Iceland? Of the former? 2. What people do the native inhabitants resemble? On what do they live, &c.? What is said of them? Of the European residents?

few Danish traders, and the officers of the government, are the only European residents.

3. Iceland is a mountainous island, situated in the Arctic Ocean, 200 miles east of Greenland. It is noted for its volcanoes and hot springs, called geysers, which spout up hot water to the height of from 100 to 200 feet.

4. The Icelanders are a remarkably moral and religious people, and are, by means of domestic instruction, better educated than the inhabitants of almost any other country in Europe. In this island no war has occurred for 600 years, and no military force has been raised in all that time.

5. The village of Reikiavik is the capital. It derives its name, which signifies steam-town, from the warm springs in the vicinity.

Map No. 4.- What bay between Greenland and British America? Bs. What strait? Ds. Which is the southernmost cape of Greenland? Fl. Easternmost? Br. The most northern of Iceland? Nt. Southern? Cy. In what part of Iceland are Reikiavik and Skalholtic ? Wt. Mt. Hecla ? Wt. What circle extends across the southern part of Greenland and the northern part of Iceland? Ac.

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BRITISH AMERICA.

1. BRITISH AMERICA comprises all that portion of the Western Continent lying north of the United States, except Russian and Danish America. It is a region of vast extent, comprising more than a third part of North America.

2. Its divisions are New Britain, New Caledonia, Canada, New Brunswick, Prince Edward's Island, Nova Scotia, and Cape Breton, and the Island of Newfoundland. About a tenth part only of these territories is settled by a civilized population.

3. The climate of British America is very severe; the winter, in the northern parts of the country, being almost perpetual, and even in the southern districts, the ground is

Iceland. 3. What is Iceland? For what is it noted? What is said of the geysers? 4. Describe the Icelanders. What is said of domestic instruction, war, &c.? 5. Of Reikiavik, &c.?

British America. Q.-1. What does British America comprise? 2. What are its divisions? 3. What is said of the climate?

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covered with ice and snow for five and six months in the

4. The White Bear, Musk Ox, Caribou, or American Reindeer, and other animals, abound in all the northern districts, and supply the Indians with the chief part of their clothing and food, besides furnishing the skins which they barter with the traders of the Hudson's Bay Company for the various manufactured articles which have become essential to their comfort.

5. Each province of British America has a Governor and Council, appointed by the sovereign of Great Britain,* and a House of Commons or Representatives chosen by the people. The whole territory, however, is under the control of a Governor-General, who resides at Quebec.

6. Canada was originally settled by the French, but fell into the hands of the English in consequence of the victory gained near Quebec, in 1759, by General Wolfe.

7. Since that period the trade and population of these provinces have greatly increased, and they have likewise enjoyed a considerable degree of prosperity. Canada was for fifty years divided into two provinces ; but in the year 1841 it was again organized into one.

Map No. 4.-What bounds British America on the North? P.-Sa. - On the West? R.-Aa.-South? U.-Ss.- East? A.-On. - What separates it from Greenland? B.-By. -In what continent is British America? Wn.- What circle extends through the north part? Ac. -In what Zone is that part of it which lies north of the Arctic circle? N.-Fd.-In what Zone is the southern part? N.-Te.-In what latitude is British America? N.-Le. In what longitude from Greenwich? W.-Le.

4. What animals abound? 5. tish America? 6. By what What has taken place since?

7.

What is said of the provinces of Bripeople was Canada first settled? What has been enjoyed? *Britain, Brit/in.

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NEW BRITAIN.

1. NEW BRITAIN comprises that part of British America situated north of Canada and the United States. It contains more than three-fourths of the whole of the British possessions, and is divided by Hudson's Bay into two unequal portions.

2. The only trade in this region is in furs, to facilitate which the Hudson's Bay Company have established forts and trading-houses in various quarters, extending from Hudson's Bay, westward, to the Pacific, and to the northward almost to the Arctic Ocean. The whole region is in consequence often called the Hudson's Bay Company's Territory.

3. The Beaver, Raccoon, Muskrat, Otter, and other animals, are eagerly hunted for their furs; the exports of which have amounted in some years to upwards of a million of dollars.

4. The coast of Labrador, and the whole of the northern shores of this region, from Greenland westward to Behring's Strait, is inhabited by the Esquimaux, a race of savages differing essentially from the Indians, in form, disposition, and complexion.

5. Among these people, on the coast of Labrador, the Moravians have established the missionary settlements of Nain, Okkak, Hopedale, &c., and have partially improved their habits and condition.

Map No. 4.-What territory on the east coast? Lr.-On the west? N.-Ca. East of Hudson's Bay? E.-Mn. - West side? N.-N.-Ws., - What large Bay in New Britain? Hs. - How long and

N.-S.-Ws.

New Britain. Q.-1. What does New Britain comprise? 2. What trade has it? What company has established forts in various quarters? 3. What animals are hunted for their furs? 4. What people inhabit the coast of Labrador and the northern shores? 5. What have the Moravians established?