There is something delightful and affecting in the simple, harmless, contented life of these French Canadians in their chuging to old customs—their UNKNOWN costume is that of the first settlers—and to old superstitions, in their unaffected piety and gentle courtesy. They do not V progress," they are not " go a-head ;'• of education they have little i they are neither "smart" nor "spry ;" but they are virtuous and happy. Knowing nothing of the world beyond La belle Vanaila, they have no desires be) ond a tranqui - life of labour in their modest farms and peaceful homeslcsds.— Bl<ickwoo.l,
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Anglo-Maori Warder, Volume 1, Issue 1, 25 April 1848, Page 4
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96Untitled Anglo-Maori Warder, Volume 1, Issue 1, 25 April 1848, Page 4
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