New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-29
AFFAIRS IN CANADA.
National Fcte Of the French Canadians
French INSTRUMENTATION In the
Provincial Parliament, &c.

N6tlQuUi Ecto Oh inc
French Journnlism-Represent In the
Provincial Parliament, &c.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.
MONTREAL, Monday, June a.,
This day being the National Fete Of the French
Canadian population, due honor was rendered to
81. Jean Baptiste and an imposing display of ban
ners and music perambulated the principal streets.
The participants in the demonstration ranged
themselves in the order of their separate organza-
tons, including the scholars of the Freres Chre.
themes, the Congregation Of ST. Michael the Cana
dian Fire Companies, the Mercantile Association,
rInsiitute Canadien the Temperance Society, the
ST. Jean Bsptiste Society proper, and the Secre-
tares, Treasures, e-Presidents and President.
Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral, with all the
pomp and solemnity which is inseparAble from the
forms Of the Roman Catholic Church, and the cool
air and clear sby added to the attractions of the
outside procession. Including the spectators and
the members of the various societies above named
there must have been ten thousand persons u.s.
sembled in the Cathedral, more familiarly known
as the Parish Church. The ediice is capable of
containing larger number, inasmuch as thirteen
thousand are asserted 70 have congregated within
the building upon special occasions. Ii is a solid
structure OF stone, OF ample dimensions but the in
terror does not correspond with the simple elegance
and architectural taste which attracts the admira-
tion Of the stranger as be approaches the ediice.
This evening there are 10 be several reunions of the
Society, and =" Complains" recently opened hotel
has been chosen as an appropriate spot for pic.
nc.
1t may afford useful information to your locomo.
tive race to spprise you that Complain" leased
"Nonklands, a charming retreat, three miles
from town, which, until lately, was the residence
Of our Governor Generals. When Lord Elsn De.
parted for Upper Canada, Complain" stepped for
ward and took possession Of the house and grounds
as g suitable location for first class hotel. Hsv
ing conducted one OF our best restaurants in this
city, few men are better qualified to render salts
faction 10 visitors The house is situated on the
brow OF the mountain, and commands an extensive
and varied view OF woodland, water and q rich
agricultural country The American travellers
who have tried the house. speak In enthusiastic
terms Of its charming locality and pure, fragrant
atmosphere.
Speaking Of the st. Jean Bsptiste Society and
its thousands OF followers, you may be surprised 10
learn that the French Canadian population extend
but feeble and insufficient support to the journal.
Published in their language. Teeir numbers aud
wealth might lead you to look for other results
vet facts reiute sach inierences The Moni,sur
Canadien, In announcing the suspension OF oke Of
fol now, as az all times, TO be compelled 70 notice
esotism OF cur fellow coantrymsn. There are noble
exceptions, but they are rare. To day il is more
Il an enc Ear sinee the AoH'tss appeared, never