280 EMIGRATION. 



when the storm burst upon us, we were out in a 

 most unprotected position, and so great was the clap 

 with which it assailed us, that we were almost 

 thrown down. If this had happened where our 

 footing was precarious, or the surface steep, without 

 brush to cling to, we should literally have been 

 blown away. 



Much of the neighbourhood that we are now in is 

 admirably suited for the emigrant. Wood and water 

 are abundant, and the surface is sufficiently level 

 and free from stones to promise easy cultivation. 

 But I am adverse to emigration from our country. 

 The reasons may be selfish, but they are patriotic ; 

 and on a subject of so much interest to the nation, 

 I may take the opportunity of making a few re- 

 marks. So much has lately been written on emigra- 

 tion more particularly to Canada that for the 

 benefit of those about to leave their homes to found 

 new ones in this distant land, I will give some of 

 my experiences, with the hope that the remarks I 

 have to make may be instrumental in mitigating or 

 preventing many of the discomforts that are certain 

 to attend the stranger, especially when accompanied 

 by a family, on his advent in his adopted country. 



There are two classes who should never think of 

 emigrating to Canada viz., the educated without 

 means, and those who deem good society essential to 

 their happiness, for the former in nine cases out of 

 ten, unless professional men, will starve, while the 

 latter, from being unable to find congenial acquaint- 



