set off, a party of five to the Falls;
a pleasant drive with several pleasing views of the city; disappointed
with the Cascade; the grass wet, and not able to get to the foot; a
strong current going to a saw mill. Returned soon after twelve; walked
with T. Marsden's wife to the Potters' field to see Ainsworth's grave
stone, but did not find it. Then to the Citadel[21] whence I had a
magnificent view though not quite clear; and descended by the tremendous
staircase, 365 steps with an inclined plane to wind up stone. Crossed
over the river in a four horse ferry to see the Indians settled there,
but did not find them. On my return the boat had sailed and I was rowed
in a canoe by three children; got to the inn a little after four. Found
two pairs of stockings missing; got 2/- allowed. Paid 1-1/4 dollars for
going to Montmorency. Rain as we set off to the steamboat: sailed at
seven on my way home. Between 30 and 40 sat down to tea and coffee, the
latter very good. Had some conversation with Mr. Livingstone; found he
was a large store-keeper dealing in silks, woollens and cottons.

SUNDAY, JULY 27TH.

Very noisy people during the night, apparently great confusion and
danger in passing the Rapids. Rose 1/4 past six, hazy almost the first
time. Introduced by W. M. to a Mr. Buchanan a surveyor. 160 emigrants on
the _Canada_, 12 unable to pay their fare, and their boxes taken as
security. A heavy shower of rain cooled the air. Arrived at Montreal at
half past four; saw the steamer sailing off to La Prairie though the
Captain told me it did not go on Sunday evenings till five. Several of
us were very anxious to be getting on to La Prairie; engaged a boat for
two dollars more; had a written agreement. Very much troubled not to
find the lady and her son and daughter ready for the boat; set off to
meet them, came back determined to go on with Mr. Ready as it was
getting late. The boatman came to tell me they were all waiting of me;
got my luggage on board; a very narrow boat; found a good deal of
agitation in the Rapids and the water nearly coming over, but we were
all pretty experienced in sailing. On landing was surprised to find the
four passengers with their luggage and four boatmen had crossed the St.
Lawrence in a canoe. Two calashes were brought up, also a stage with
four horses which had been sent in consequence of the steamer not
waiting as they expected a signal from the _Canada_. The Captain behaved
very ill, first pro