But as Orion knew no French, he took up that study and wrought at it like a volcano for two or three days; then gave it up.

During his apprenticeship in St.Louis he joined a number of churches, one after another, and taught in their Sunday-schools--changing his Sunday-school every time he changed his religion.

He was correspondingly erratic in his politics--Whig to-day, Democrat next week, and anything fresh that he could find in the political market the week after.

I may remark here that throughout his long life he was always trading religions and enjoying the change of scenery.

I will also remark that his sincerity was never doubted; his truthfulness was never doubted; and in matters of business and money his honesty was never questioned.