VOL. HE. NO. 1I7.
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prominent is one erected on an opening upon us
side soyne wears since by Scotchhiah hdiheu
NcTar;sb He died before it was completed;
and the propcrtv has ever since been IN litigation
.,nonr tho heirs. The house Isl in consequence
still unfinished


The St. Lawrence is at this point, as at many
others. quite rapid, though steamers cross and
,ass downward without difficulty. For some
nine miles above this point. however, the current
is too much broken to allow of navigation, and
passengers from Lake Ontario, by Ogdensburgh
&C. arc brought into the city by stages. Atthe
left as YOU cross towards Montreal lies Nuns ISL
and-a large, low island, partially covered with
trees, and owned by the nuns of the city. 1t IS
very pleasant, and is favortc resort for tca-par-
ties and pic.nics from Montreal. On the right
farther down the river, is st. Helen's Island
which is very pleasant, and situated in the middle
of the stream, though the only channel is on the
west side, between the island and the Montreal
shore. On this side a fortifcation. with barracks
Sc, has been built. There arc three buildings
hcrc-an arsenal and two torc-houscs, about l53
feet long. The batteries range along the rlvcr
and town.


Bounding the horizon towards the East, over
level and monotonous eXpanse, rise the mountains
of BcIlislc, Bouchcrvillc, &c. On the very sum-
nit of Bcllislc Mountain-thc hig hest Of them all
has been erected a large cross covered with tn
1t is distant Is miles from the city; but on
clear day. from the mountain back Of Montreal,
as well as from several other points, it may be
distinctly seen raising itself against the sky.


In my next letter | will give you some notes Of
my observation in and about this city.


Truly YOURS, EANTOME.