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occupied as timber-grounds ; the principal of 

 them is New Liverpool Cove, latterly named 

 'New Glasgow, the property of Messrs. Hamil- 

 ton and Co.; it is a fine sandy bay, sheltered 

 from the north-east by a rocky point, on which 

 |:here is a long wharf, where ships lie to take in 

 their cargoes. The situation, shores, depth of 

 water, &c. render it very convenient for ship- 

 building; and in consequence, there is a very 

 good dock for repairing, as well as the con- 

 ^itruction of vessels, surrounded by numerous 

 dwelling-houses for persons employed therein. 

 At the entrance of the Chaudiere there is 

 another wharf, with store-houses for the ship- 

 ment of flour. From Pointe des Peres, and 

 other parts in front of the seigniory, there are 

 ferries to Quebec. Lauzon is very populous : 

 its quota of militia is large, and well disci- 

 plined : during part of the winter of 1813, 

 assisted by a detachment of the division frora 

 the Island of Orleans, it performed garrison 

 duty in Quebec, with a cheerfulness and ala-^ 

 crity that were highly exemplary. The River 

 Chaudiere, that traverses this seigniory, and 

 falls into the St. Lawrence, about two leagues 

 above Quebec, is of considerable magnitude ; 

 and although not navigable for boats or even 

 canoes, owing to its numerous rapids, falls, 

 and other impediments, yet maintains a cha^ 



