Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-09-04

could not blame them for taking the veil There was
scarcely pretty, or even a comey face among them
Their voices, too were generally harsh and dsageeape
They kept time however, admirably IN reading their
prayers After they had finished their devotons and re
red we visited such parts Of the nunncy as are open LOT
visitors being the several wards where charity sadmnS
tered to the sick lame mpotent and dioc, and where or
phan and founding children received and maintained
There was large number of patients in the hospitals com
prsng subjects almost every variety Of disease and SUI
ferng There many as forty or hy boys IN the
chdrcns apartments, and many girls whom we did not
see began make enquiries into the parenlage Of
the children but found broaohing ckish subject
and dcsstrd The priests, nuns aud children WERE take
them oil in all, a very stupid race Of animals.
We neat visited the Parliament House, which is fine
building, fitted up in good style, We were shown some
fine portraits Of royalty and Of great connected with
the Canadas full length portrait Of George The lNth,
phe greatest gentleman in Europe and the greatest villain
of his age was very striking more interested how
ever with portrait Of Papneau than with any other one
saw. It a very fine face and heed.
There are many other public buildings worthy Of notice,
which have visited, but have space even to name
them The Wesleyan Chapel ST. James street, is one
of the finest specimens Of architecture have
have Just returned from delightful ride around the
mountain which rises in rear Of the city II is nine miles
around it, and il is one Of the mos, delightful rides
eHoved For some distance out Of the city the roadside
is dotted with beautiful English cottages built Of stone,
many Of which ore surrounded with indications Of great
wealth Farther out, you get into purely agricultural
region but very different from that in the vicinity Of ST.
Johns The land appears fertile, and is comparatively well
TILED The stunted trees late crops the absence Of Indian
corn, and many other things Indicate however cold
country, but this there many spots Of great
beauty In this ride you pass the residence Of the Cover
General Lord Mecali, we'll situated upon elevated
table land some four miles from the city.
The British troops stationed Montreal cannot fail lo at
the attention of American They truly fine
looking body Of men, and do wonder John Bull is
proud Of them. The Highland Regiment in Their High
land dress moving like cockwo to the sound Of the bag
pipe, cannot be forgotten Their Scotch faces Draw
ny limbs bare muscular legs splendid uniform, and perfect
drill all make them remembered and their general appear
gives reader faith in stories Of Scotch powess
My observations here have fully satisfied that fair
countywomen who visit here great shoppers and
pert smuggers The present fashion of wearing large
number fcorded skirts avos their enterprise They have
only leave oil half adozen sElrts aud supply their pa
with their purchases properly arranged abcu, the per-
son, and ungalant indeed, well courageous be
that Custom House Officer who should enquire Of what
stuff ladies skirts made It's that occasionally the
size below the waist quite for fair proper
ton but the officers oil duty hound to notice it
Many kinds Of goods much cheaper than with US,
Scotch Ginghsms, English Prints, Linen and Worsted
goods, Gloves, &c. &c
Montreal contains about 1900 inhabitants, and has
thriving trade !, has been for long time the Of
the great British American Fur-tade, which has been a
source Of immense wealth. 1t has become the Capital
Of the CanOdas, and Government money will be freely
pended 1t is too, at the head Of ship navigation the
st Lawrence large number Of buildings going up,
mostly Of stone, and there many indications Of prospect
~ and wealth
Quetec is s0 miles distant One can reach there in
night. The fare is from 81, 90 to $500 | am greatly
tempted to visit this stronghold of British power in Amei
ca and the only thoroughly walled and fortified city on the
Continent If do you will hear
MORE ANON.