Some thirteen years before the coming of the first Colonists this plague prevailed.

About the end of July, 1818, these riders of the air made their attack.

In this year the Selkirk Colonists were greatly discouraged by the capture and removal to Canada, by the Nor'-Westers, of Mr.James Sutherland, their spiritual guide.

But their labors now seem likely to be rewarded by a good harvest.

The oats and barley were in ear, when suddenly the invasion came.