The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-28

all bolh upon The ice and upon he shore, ine pros
trs,ed temseye with ihsi heads bare and their hands
and yolumxs oil cries and suppcaIo1s La the midst oil
this thrilling painful scene, bold fellow launched t
lie Il H. aud DARED The rooghenng water 10 the
rescue With this irs bsrque only capable oil taking
three OF -four time, he SUGGESTED almost miraculous
y under the ocusances IN landing every oi lhos~
forty upon arocky iset. pasi which they were Drift
ing The lasi taken cd late al night. whrn the
ice in sale OF rapid dissolution From the crag
upon which they saved they walked solid zee
the mainland, aud were received with frantic j,y BY
crowds OF friends who regarded them good raised
from The dead, Ia the morning there not in sight
vestge Of The Held upon which Tho people had been 40
busy the day before la remembrance OF their happy
deverance there was erected spon the rock OF Rosade
the slei OF their escape large cross with memorial
IN french under slass This il visible
from NJ Teus residence, and stands TO the psrshonrrs
OF Noire Dame drs Anges silent witRess OF Gods meT
ey IN the hour oi peril, and OF his rebuke OF the spirit
that prompts rush thong hteesy into danger for The
sake OF gain" BfHsa tsadas@
On way from Msis we tanied for short time Al
the several watering places OF Canads Cocoaa. River do
Lour, and KanaTouski. They are sll thriving little
places. sboundng in hs and good bathing houseshave
each comfortable inn or two, bat only Iaronized TO
limited extent Between these places and Quebec, dur
ing the summer there is a stesmh ost communication,
and The pleasures Of sail TO either OF them mani
fold aiss eefr tttt1t SIS
) Another place worth mentioning is the hamlet at the
mouth OF the river Olee where very superior oil and
capital leather manufactured from the blubber and
hide OF the while porpose. The propretors OF the es
ablishment Charles II. & Vital Tetu, eyqs OF Que.
bee. who are cousns 10 friend Felix Teia and like
him, are among The most enierpIisng cilzens OF the
province Our next soppng place ST. Anne, where
is very beautifully located handsome college or semna
ry, managed by Roman Catholic faculty and accommo-
dating one hundred AID fifty students. the annual ex
penses being G20 currency The institution is said 10
enjoy good reputation, of twenty established in
Lower Canada, and many OF it's pupils come from Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick. The larges, habitda Town
that we passed through that OF 81, Thomas where
quite extensive business OF miscellaneous character
be transacted and in the Of which stands
church that would do honor 10 any city in the United
Safes Between that place and Quebec the scenery is
exceedingly beautiful, compreheHding among other
things the very best views OF the Island OF Orleans and
the Falls of Montmorency. the opposie shore, as
well the ancient looking town OF Point Levi through
which had 10 pass the way to the ferry, connect
ing il with the Citadel city.
We all deeply impressed with the view of One
bee, i, burst upon from the southern shore OF the
ST. Lawrence. We could take in view the monu-
10 Wolfe and Montcalm, the slab marking the spot
where Montgomery fell, and the plains If Abraham
The ow and upper city presested singular contrast
high above the .oher. The river crowd.
ed with numerous vessas, OF every form and size. On
landing, we were fortunate enough 10 secure the only
four wheeled vehicle upon The WHAT and driven,
whrled through the crooked streets Of the lower city.
and. by gateway guarded with cannon. into the more
cheerful upper city, and thence 10 the Albion Hotel
where took lodgings, and found a gentleman iron
the Stairs for landlord Alter good breakfast,
which Supplemented by negro, who rresiied
as head waiter over a dozen white men. we walked
10 The Roman Catholic cathedral, and glad TO
hnd its Interior arrangements somewhat improved
from what they when ! raid my two pre-
vous visits to The Citadel City. We sauniereI the
citadel with permit, which gave guide through the
curious and romantic place We looked of from The i'm
height upon the shipping and busy CITY below,
where and horses looked as usual, quite in-ixnh
cant, and on; upon the great ST. Lawrence, which pre-
senes a grand and impressive prospect. In passing
through The city, forebly struck than ever
before with the appearance OF those singular vehicles
called ealashes. which reminded OF my companions
OF the old fashioned bonnes by tina, name wh<ch our
ladies once wore. They were 10 me more ike
lique gg than anything else have seen Qaiie rs Gu
nous and laughabe before The tiny milk
carts, drawn by dogs.
Ga returning to our lodgings found invitation 10
dine at bslips.i O'Clock with the governor
era Of Canada. Lord Egin, 10 whom bad brought
letters OF introduction We lett Tor his mansio. Spencer
Wood at seven o'clock allowing just thirty minutes or
drive OF three miles, crossing way the famous
"Plans of Abraham" from which the most striking
al tina, hour long line OF hckering lghD,
extending fat up The valley OF the 81, Charles Oh ar.
rving at The mansion which is surrouaded with woods
end occupies the brow OF point overlooking the ST
Lawrence We were received nj ibe door by
livery. and in short lime ushered into The dra wing
room, where several gentlemen already assembled
including one or two officers Of The British army Pres
emily Lord and Lady Eis,n with Lady Bruce, OF his
household. entered and mel cordially he is rather
shor, man. with white hair, percss black eyes, self poe
e and very polite and sable in hrs Lady
Elrin !, gentle and fairy-hke parsonage With dark
hair and cye,. and uncommonly intellectual and
counenanoe. Lady Bruce IL handsome and jovsI. with
fair complexion lgn, hair and eyes. and rosy cheeks
The conversation nj table toned, and.
tertainins and instructive. Much was ssd connected
with the political state of country and great
and il rather surprised 10 bear ho~ familiar their
cecncies secmed be with all that ansprng in toe
Safes Much va. also SAID by his lordship about the
method Of school education among and he seemed 10
think there was no, sufficient discipline Tor the young
and also obis,aed from HIN interesting account OF
the removal TO the Brush by bis father OF the
famous Esin marbles. We left the delightful company
eleven o'clock, and only add that this visit will
long be remembered BY myself and party Of the
ha2Pesi events Of our SKINNER pilgrimage ...-
RKLrisr or GLyucrsrss ysHssAss.-By busi.
Prince Edwards Island Asrus, 10Th. ~e learn that the
proceedings IN the Of schooner Star Lish seized
by the Devastation were protested agaDs, BY The Uni
ted States oonsul the ground that she taken in
the Canadan waters. and that The vice admiralty cosri
Of Pnace Edwards Island had therefore jurisdiction
in the matter On this PROTEST she reIes.ed bat sub
seqasntly the captain OF the Devastation determined 10
,snd her TO Qusbse. However. upon the payment of