The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-25
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81. Anne, Oct. Is, 1885,
A,Tiual at 81. Audye,r' s. chsoca Service- Mise
Policy of The British dorern meat Railroad Sur
The Sappey-iour Suspended on Cross near the
Pubic Road-Benc6ca al Elects fthe Nwsaeries
--Kam0ssaSka--S,. Der,S-The Eagish Lam
guage-Tas Lord u the fanor-Ertent Of
Seigmory- Chap Education of Superior Char.
Gcter.
Alter taking breakfast one Saturday morning. some
few weeks ago, left the h0spitabe mansion of the
Reverend Mr.. PreuA, aud walked to Saint An
drew's stopping at houses on the road, and
depa,tpg well pleased With their inmates. AL
though the distance only fifteen miles, yet it wa
late in the afternoon before reached my destination
Just st the entrance o the village, stumbled upon
the only inn which it coutains and after resting my
self and taking tea stroed to the residence of
the cure-the Rev. Mr. Doucett--who was absent;
but was cordially eNed by his brother, also
priest and by the Rev. Mr.. Eyeque, then his way
to REVERE de Loup, who, although native of Canada
oiciates at Milbury in the State of Massachusetts,
where there are a plumber OF French Canadians. He
has travelled good deal in Europe and the United
States, and conseque ty speaks the English language
"a rather rare occurrence in these parts.
The day following being Sunday, attended d.
vine service in the neighboring church, where is
usual, large congregation assembled. The church
is spacious the altar tabernacle being richly gilt
and the other decorations very respectable. The
services of the morning concluded with the Hymn
to the Virgin" sung TO the tune of "God save
Great George our King as prescribed in
the collection OF canticles, the printing OF
which, it will be perceived, dates some distance
back In letter dated from st. Roch, alluded TO the
adoption of an English national air as being indica.
tive Of good understanding between the Catholic
clergy and the British government which has wisely
managed to retain their confidence, and through that
MEANS the attachment OF their people. In the after
noon we had vsspers, which, owing TO rain having
set in and the congregation for the most part resd
ing at distance, not SO fully attended as we're
the services of the forenoon And in the evening
neighboring family paid the priest a visit, thus
sisting agreeably 10 pass the time till the hour
rived for retiring to rest The party consisted OF the
husband and father, the mother and two daughters,
one of whom had evidently been educated at one Of
the converts, where females, in addition to good
education, acquire much ease and elegance OF man
ners
ST. Andrews is pretty little village, situated near
the river with several very genSeel resi- ieDces
pied by men who have acquired their property, and
earn q comfortable subsistence for themselves and
families, by insustriouly following the more useful
pursuits OF life.
The road from Rivere de Loup to St. Andrews,
for considerable distance, lies along the shore Of
the river. and is cons qaently level. About three
miles before reaching the Latter village there is
another, called Volette, 1T the commencement OF
rocky ridge which extends as far as st. Andrews,
between the road and the st. Lawrence, the road
running short distance above its base, and COM
manding delightful view Of an extensive and culti-
waited valley, Terminating in chain OF mountains
about ten miles distant, beyond which there con-
cessioDs that well settled with parish churches
at distance CT twelve n fifteen miles apart
During the day met the surveying party which
are exploring line for railroad from Quebec to
TrOis Pistoles, about twenty miles below Cacouna-
the entire distance being about one hundred and
fifty miles, | have d.ubt that very favorable
line will be found as the masses OF rock and noun
famous ranges for the most part longtudinaly,
and where this cannot be attained the river, it
will be met with at distance of two or three miles.
About four and-a half miles from ST. Andrews,
passed the boundary line at which the county OF
Kam0uraska commences, where there is q wharf
aoroing shelter for small vessels loading for Quebec,
both sides of the ST. Lawrence fer nearly two hun
dred miles, being destitute of natural harbors to
extraordinary degree. Here entered house upon
she site of which the line that has been surveyed for
o railroad Sl pass; and an elderly female, whom
found spinning, was much gratihed by my assurance
thai sne must Dc ,aid the value Of her pro perty. /
was scarcely seated when her son came in, whom
she directed to get me some refreshments: and i'm
medistely after was ushered into another room,
which was neatly furnished and on the table were
plate of crackers and bottle of something tina
shall be nameless. preferred bowl OF milk how.
ever which was readily obtained.
The road from this point to the village of Komou.
raska lies over perfectly level PLATA, and has con-
sequenty been chosen for the proposed railroad in
this locality. The entire distance is sort
of saltwater marsh susceptible OF cultva-
u
crop of hay and grain; the dry weather, which had
prevailed for some time, having produced very little
injury land SO situated. After walking about
three miles came to what at distance appeared
to be the posts and roof of hay stack, such
to be met with in Englahd but on approaching
nearer discovered TIE full length figure uf the Sa-
viour suspended on the cross. 1t is a very common
occurrence to meet erected, but this the
only instance Of such an exhibition that encounter
ed. walk of mile and half further brought me
to cluster Of houses, OF which, it being very
I did hesitate enter. and ask me- sion
to rest myself
bere met with very gratifying instance of the
beneficial effects OF the exertions OF those excellent
ladies in Lower Canada who devote their lives to the
care of the sick and the instruction of youth Hav
ing inquired OF young man If he spoke English,
fine girl of fifteen sixteen made her appearance,
her mother having brought her from the next ROOM
She informed me that she had been three years vt
the general hospital at Quebec, where an excellent
school is kept by the Hospitaeres of tlat establish
ment, and she must have left it when she about
thirteen. She had there learnt English, and seemed
delighted to meet with person with whom she
could converse in that language.
The family were about sitting down to dinner, OF
which she invited me to partake, and on my declin
ing her proffered hospitality, and expressing wish
to inspect her drawings and handwriting she at
conducted me into another room, when she produced
her portfolio OF drawings, very well executed in
crayons and chalk, and her book Of composition.
She writes most beautiful hand and the style and
tenor Of these original productions were at once
simple and refined, breathing throughout 0 spirit of
benevolence and affection-the offspring of a pure
and generous nature and she had evidently returned
to her parental roof unhackneyed in the ways Of
the world as she WHEN she left it,
The reader. will not be surprised TO find that this
young creature instantly favorite of mine and
In few moments we were as well acquainted as if
we had known each other for years. Finding soc
had no scrap book, / produced blank book which
had In my valse of which l requested her accept
ance, and while at my urgent request she took her
dinner made the first entry by writing in it some
verses, the production OF happier hours. On her
ptJrrn aha hrOuUht m crackers and howl Of
milk, with dish Of" ripe Strawberries smothered in
cream" Her father soon after came in from the
field, who appeared to be in good circumstances, to
whom my fair friend introduced me and shortly
after reluctantly babe adeu to this hospitabe and
happy family.
Half an hours walk brought me TO the village of
Kamouraska, where ! called at the house of the
cure, the Rev. N. +. Hebert On knocking at the
door which sfnad L tod =