Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-11

the field upon which the people had been 50 busy the dsv
before In remembrance Of their happy deiverance there
was erected upon the rock Of Rosads the et Of their
escape, large cross, with memorial in French under
glass This CROSS is visible from NJ Tetus resi-
dence and stands to the parshoners Of Notre Dame des
Anges silent witness Of Gods mercy in the hour Of
peril and Of his rebuke Of the spirit that prompts men to
rush thoughtlessy into danger for the sake Of gain
On our way from Metis tarred for short time at
the several watering places of Canada-Cocona River
du Loup and Kamarouski. They are all thriving little
places aboundng in fish and good bathing houses have
each acomfortable inn two with good
but only patronised to limited extent Between these
places and Quebec, during the summer there is steam-
boat and the pleasures Of sail to either
of them manifold.
Another place worth mentioning is the hamlet at the
mouth Of the river Onee, where very superior oil and
capal leather are manufactured from the bubber and
hide Of the white porpose The propretors Of the esa-
blishment are Charles H. and Ftsl Tetu Esqs Of Que
bec who cousins to friend Felix Tetu and like
him, among the most enterprsng citizens Of the pro-
vince. Our next stopping place at st. Anne where
is very beautifully located handsome college or semi
nary managed by Roman Catholic faculty and accomo-
dating hundred and fifty Students the annual ex-
pense to each student being twenty pounds currency
The institution is said to enjoy good reputation and
of twenty established in Lower Canada and many of
its pupils come from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
The largest haitian town through which we passed was
ST. Thomas where be transacted quite m ex-
tensve business of miscellaneous character and in the
centre Of which stands church that would do honor in
point Of architecture to any city In the United States
Between that place and Quebec the scenery exceedingly
beautiful comprehending among other things, the very
best view Of the Island of Orleans and also the Falls Of
Montmorency the opposite Shore as well as the an
cent looking town at Point Levi through which we had
to pass on our way to the ferry connecting it with the
citadel city.
We all deeply impressed with the view of Quebec
as burst upon from the southern shore Of the St.
Lawrence. We could take in at view the monument
to Wolfe and Montcalm, the slab marking the spot where
Montgomery fell and the plains Of Abraham The lower
and upper city presented singular contrast high
above the other The river crowded with numerous
vessels Of every form and size On landing we were for
tunate enough to secure the only fourwheeed vehicle
upon the wharf, and driven whirled through the
crooked streets Of the lower city, and by the gateway
guarded with cannon, into the cheerful upper city,
and thence to the Albion Hotel where took lodgings
and found gentleman from the States for our landlord
After good breakfast, which was superintended by
negro who presided head-waiter over q dozen white
men, we walked to the Roman Catholic Cathedral and
was glad to find it's interior arrangements somewhat i'm
proved from what they when paid my previous
visits to the city. We sauntered to the citadel with
permit which gave us guide through the curious and
romantic place. We looked off from the immense height
upon the shipping and busy city below, where men
and horses looked, usual quite Insignificant and
upon the great St. Lawrence, which presented grand
and impressive prospect In passing through the city
was more forciby struck than before with the ap-
pearance Of those singular vehicles called caeches which
reminded Of my companions Of the odshoned vehi
Gle by that namc. They to like an antique
gig than any thing else have Quite curious and
laughable were the tiny milk carts drawn by dogs.
On returning to our lodgings found invitation
dine at half past o'clock with the
of Canada Lord Egin to whom had brought letters
Of Introduction We left for his mansion Spencer Wood
at seven o'clock, allowing just thirty minutes for drive
Of three miles, crossing way the famous Plains
OF Abraham from which the most striking at that
hour was long line Of Pickering lights extending up
the valley Of the St. Charles On arriving at the man
sion, which is surrounded with woods and occupies the
brow Of point overlooking the st. Lawrence we were
received at the door by servants in livery in short
time ushered into the drawing room where several
gentlemen already assembled including one or two
officers of the British army. Presently Lord and Lady
Egin, with Lady Bruce of his household, entered
and met cordially. He is rather q short man. with
white hair piercing black eyes, possessed and very
polite and aabe in his manners Lady Elgn is gentle
and parsonage, with dark hair and eyes, and
uncommonly intellectual and sweet oountenance. Lady
Bruce is handsome and ovia with fair complexion light
hair and eyes, and rosy cheeks The conversation at
table highoned and to entertaining and instruc
tive Much was said connected with the political state
OF our country and men, and rather surprised
me to hear how familiar his Exceency seemed to be ac
quanted with all that transpirng in the States
Much was also said by Lord Elgn about the method Of
school education among and he seemed think there
was not sufficient discipline for the young also obtain
ed from him interesting account Of the removal to the
British Museum by his father the famous Egn marbles
We left the delightful company at eleven o'clock; andI
only add that this visit will long be remembered by
myself and party Of the happiest events Of our
summer pilgrimage.