Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

from tue boat, out tue crown ol ptupiN ~
the wharf, anxious to hear from home or to
welcome expected friends, leads us to believe
= that it must be very popular resort. After
leaving Murray Bay, we cross the river, and
proceed downward until we reach Riyiere du
Loup, where another short stop is made, aud
from this point we cross the river to Tadou-
sac at the mouth Of the Saguenay River.
All the distance down from Quebec, the St.
Lawrence had been gradually growing wider
and wider, until at this point, 500 miles from
the mouth Of the river, it was twenty-five miles
in width aud it was only by following the
channel close to one shore or the other that
+ anything could be discerned there with any
dstnctness. This fact although we were
doubtless very ignorant, was matter Of sur
prise to our party, as none Of US ever before
had taken a realizing sense Of its vastness,
aud Captain Simpson informed US that, from a
few miles below Iadousac to the mouth Of the
river only dim outline, Of the shore on either
side could be seen.
Before arriving at Tadousac it was dark,
but ina,much as we had three hours to spend
there our party CROPPED their way about a
mile to the hotel, where we passed the time
very pleasantly until the departure Of the
boat Thi. is another favorite watering place,
aud excellent hotel accommodations for the
guests are afforded It is also station for
the Hudson, Bay Company who have a large
establishment here.
The journey mp the River Saguenay is
made in the night, and in the morning we
awoke at Tia liza Bay, the highest point made
by the Steamers. The first view in the morn.
ing disclosed lovely bay, with two small
villages nesting along its shore. Such inyes.
tigaton of the nearest village as could be
made from a cqiecle, "a one.horse, two-wheel-
ed French gig) several of our party made
nothing, however, worthy of narration was
discovered, and we were very happy to get
back to the boat with whole heads and sound
limbs after somewhat perilous ride
And now commences the ride down the
River Sagueuay the GROWING glory Of the
whole trip, which we are sure will live long
in the memory Of any who have ever expert.
enced it, On both sides of the river high
mountains, varying in height from $50 to
1900 feet, wild beyond all conception and al
most perpendicular, rise seemingly as guar
dians over the stream. Not for one mile, nor
for ten but for the whole distance, grand and
majestic tower these Mountain sentinels All
this wonderful scenery eliminates as one ap-
proachcs the little inlet on the right bank
between Capes Trinity and Eternity Moth
ing more sublime or more dreadful can be con-
ccivcd than these two wonderful headands
Rising with a perpendicular face, the one
1900, the other 500 feet, bare, beetiug crags,
seeming as if at any moment they would tot
ter and fall into the deep, black stream which
flows so cold, so deep and motionlcss below.
This place is the perfection Of silence and soli-
tude. One conyerses involuntariy in sub
dued tones, and none can fail to be deeply
impressed at this sight All at once our boat
veers from its course, and appears to be en-
tering Trinity Bay the whistle of the boat
is sounded for a short space all is silent,
aud then the echoes reverberate from every
face Of the rock echo after echo is heard
until at length the steamer is headed down
the stream, and we leave this gloomy place
with a sigh Of relief Such is the character
Of the scenery all along the shores of the
river But the river itself is a mystery -
Pouring along its black suen tide its depth
in the shalowest places exceeds coo feet, and
in many places no bottom has been reached
with 1900 feet of line. Indeed it is estimated
that should the St. Lawrence River entirely
dry up, there would be left in the Saguenay
an average Of at least 600 feet of water.
We are fully aware that no words of ours
can do justice to the wonders of the Saguenay
The best we can hope to do is to give vague
aud cminently unsatisfactory general account
of the region, with the distinct understanding
that to be appreciated it must be seen
up several fishermen, who with one exception
= reported good fishing Our thanks are due
t and are heartily extended to Capt. Simpson
t of the Magnet, for a magnificent salmon
4 weighing thirteen pounds, which proved Of
f the very best quality, and was thoroughly
, enjoyed
In our passage down we touched at Tad.
ousac, and from there crossed over to Riviere
e du I.oup. Here taking carriage we drove
to Cacouna Cacouna is par eycelance THE
q watering place Of the Province Here are
d numerous private residences, built for summer
occupancy, by citizens of Montreal and Que,
bee. The ST. LAWRENCE HALL, under the
p management of Mr. Shipman, Junior is q
n magnificent hotel, capable of accommodating
i. six hundred guests, and about here are capt
4 tai fishing and bathing grounds Mr. Ship,
>. man is the prince of landlords, and is de-
seryedly popular, Indeed so great were the
O attractions Of this place that six Of our party
J.. deserted, preferring to remain there for few
+. days, to continuing their trip. We babe them
g sorrowlul adieu, only regretting that our
>. limited time prevented us from staying aud
y doing likewise.
y The remainder Of our journey was accom-.
Q plished without further incident and we sup,
/, pose that it is highly unnecessary for US tC
!. aver that We were highly pleased with oul
d trip, and that at some future time, fortune
4. fayoring, We shall endeavOr to go and " do SC
h some more
DJ-"lu the United States all religious de-
nominations and forms of worship are equal
" before the law, which supporting none, pro
tects all, and never interferes with their in.
q ternal affairs This is the language of the
d American Committee of the Evangelical Al
= lance, addressing an argument to the Gar Of
u Russia in favor of religious liberty in hi,