comprehends Gatineau, Pointe du Lac and the front part of Grosbois or Machiche. Some lands in the P. are still unconceded, and, although not of a rich quality, they are susceptible of cultivation. About one-third of the concessions in this P. were granted before 1759 and generally measured 3 arpents by 40 and were let at low rents, viz. 2 or 3 capons and a crown in money. - All the young persons are desirous of settling either at home or abroad, but would universally prefer settling near their relations, particularly as it would be the least expensive. - Here are two schools, one for boys and the other for girls, both supported by the parish; the number of scholars is 28 boys and 30 girls, who are instructed in English and French. - The P. contains 2 villages, one near the church on the R. Petite Machiche, the other on the Grande Machiche; each contains about 30 houses. - The church is 120 ft. by 40, besides which there is a chapel. - There are 3 corn-mills; 2 of them on the Grande Machiche, which are built of stone and 2 stories high, the other is on the R. du Loup. - One-fourth of the grain grown in the parish, in good seasons, is sold in meal or flour and much provision is sent to the Quebec market.
Population 3376
Churches, R.C. 1
Cures 1
Presbyteries 1
Schools 2
Villages 2
Corn-mills 3
Barley Mills 1
Carding-mills 1
Fulling-mills 1
Saw-mills 3
Tanneries 2
Potteries 1
Potasheries 1
Peralasheries 1
Just. of Peace 2
Medical men 1
Notaries 1
Shopkeepers 8
Taverns 10
Aritsans 20
River Craft 1
Tonnage 25
Keel boats 1
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