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CANADIAN GUIDE BOOK. 115 Longueuil. It was in this section of the road that the first positive insurrectionary movembnts manifested themselves in November, 1837. On leaving the seigniory of Longueil that of Chambly is en tered. The whole has been conceded, and two-thirds were granted before the conquest in 1759. The land h well settled and fully cul tivated. The road, after crossing the little River Montreal, which falls into the Richelieu, turns somewhat to the westward, and reaches the banks of the latter at a beautiful circular expansion, nearly two miles in diameter, called the Basin of Chambly. This is embellish ed with several islets, covered with verdure and natural woods, as ornamentally dispersed as if by human ingenuity and art. At the foot of the Rapids the dark-hued foliage of the trees contrasts well with the brilliant whiteness of the foaming current and the clear-blue colour of the more tranquil part of the stream. The placid surface of the calm Basin; the spires of the various churches, glittering brightly in the noon-day sun ; the numerous pretty cottages within view, and the interesting features introduced into the scene by the rugged outlines of the dark and isolated eminences of the Montarville, Beloeil, Mount Johnson, Rougemont, Shefford, and the more dis tant glimpses of the Orford peaks, and the Green Mountains of Ver mont—all tend to render the prospect truly enchanting to the be holder. Chambly consists chiefly of one extensive street, which fol lows the sinuosities of the Basin. It comprises above one hundred dwellings, many of which arc substantially built of stone. These arc in general tastefully ornamented with gardens well furnished with flowers, fruit-trees, fkc. This is commonly called the. French Village in contradistinction to the English Village or Canton, and contains an elegant Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to St. Joseph. Its interior is richly decorated. At hand is the residence of the much respected Cure of the parish. The College of Chambly was originally commenced under his auspices, and principally endowed from his private resources. The foundation was laid in June, 1826, and the main portion of the edifice was completed in the following February. It is sixty feet long by fifty, and contains two stories with a ground-floor. The establishment comprises school-rooms, dormitories, parlours, refectory, &c., aflording ample accommoda-