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reside near the rivers in which these fish are found. The 

 privilege of fishing some of the rivers of Scotland is let by 

 the proprietors at round sums ; two miles of a stream that 

 will carry four rods commanding, I am told, from fifty to a 

 hundred pounds sterling. In this country, the preparations 

 for a trip, travelling expenses, hire of canoe-men, stores, and 

 difference between " greenbacks" and gold, or Canadian cur- 

 rency, amount to "something considerable," and a trip is apt 

 to cost the angler more than double the amount set down by 

 " Barnwell." 



Anglers from " the States" uniformly meet with kindness 

 amongst the " Blue-noses ;" there is an inbred urbanity 

 amongst those of French descent, however humble their 

 sphere in life, which is always pleasantly remembered. One 

 of the most agreeable days I ever spent, was a quiet Sabbath 

 amongst these primitive people— the families of my canoe- 

 men. I have inserted this little vignette, fancying that it 

 bears some resemblance to John Chamberlain ; it at least 

 expresses his fashion of wearing his hat. 



