iv. Historical sketch continued.-Grand project of Coligny -Settlement in French Florida-Romantic story of the Chevalier De Gourgues-His speech in Champlain The Castle of St. Lewis.-Foundation-Capture by Kertk Religious establishments-Ancient and Modern.-Recollet Church and Convent-Jesuit's College-Hotel Dieu The Lower Town-Earliest notice-Trade-Manners- Climate in 1700—Description in 1720-Present state Sieges of Quebec.-Capture in 1629-Repulse of Phipps, in 1690-Abortive attempt in 1711-Expedition in 1759-Preliminary sketch-Convention at Albany- Governor Pownall-General Townshend's Despatches Sieges continued.-Reception of the news in England— ΤΟ THE RIGHT HONORABLE GENERAL THE EARL OF DALHOUSIE, KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST HONORABLE MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH, &C. &c. &c. MY LORD, When His late Majesty King George the Fourth was graciously pleased to confer the honor of Commander-in-Chief of his Armies in India, on your Lordship, the capital of the British dominions in North America hailed it, amidst regret for your departure, as a proud mark of the Sovereign's favor, and approbation of your Lordship's long and arduous administration of the Government of this part of the King's dominions. Convinced, my Lord, that whatever relates to the renown of this important and interesting city will not be unacceptable to you, I beg leave to dedicate the following pages to your Lordship: they may serve to recall to your mind the portion of your valuable public life, passed in this quarter of the world, in which the honor of the King and the best interests of the Province were so conspicuously upheld by your Lordship. I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's, Faithful and devoted Servant, 47, St. Lewis Street, Quebec, November 10th, 1834. ALFRED HAWKINS. |