chartered a small fishing-vessel, which landed us at last safely at
Quebec. And now, you see, after enduring almost unheard-of sufferings,
I am again prostrated by this unfortunate accident."

Such was the account given me by Mr. G-----, who put into my hand, at
the same time, an old Belfast newspaper, containing the account of his
first wreck and sufferings. So I have no reason to doubt the entire
truth of his statement.

After his foot healed he returned to his land, and, with the assistance
of his family, cleared up a large farm. His location, however, was not
well chosen; and, consequently, he was not a thriving settler. He,
however, managed to bring up a large family, who are now sufficiently
independent of him to maintain themselves and families comfortably.

On his father's death, about three years since, he returned with his
wife to Ireland, where I believe he intends to pass the remainder of
his days.

I wish to make one remark before closing this chapter: does it not
speak well for Canada, when a person, who was neither an active nor a
clever person, and who had suffered almost unheard-of misfortunes, was
still able to gain a living and see his family settled in comparative
comfort? Under such circumstances, what would have been the fate of
these people in England or Ireland?--Abject pauperism.



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