an island of North America, in the river St Lawrence, about 28 miles long and 10 broad. The soil is very fertile, and the air wholesome. It belonged to the French; but was taken by the generals Amherst and Murray on the 8th of September 1760, without firing a gun. According to the terms of capitulation, all the French forces were to be sent to Old Montferrat-France; and, consequently, all Canada became subject to the crown of Great Britain: this cession was confirmed by the peace of 1763. The town is pretty well fortified; and has a pleasant situation, with wide open streets. It is built on the side of the river, from whence there is a gradual easy ascent to what is called the Upper Town. The Hôtel Dieu, the magazines, and the place of arms, are in the Lower Town; which is also the residence of the merchants. The seminary or school, the parish-church, the monks called Recollets, the Jesuits, and the nuns, are in the Upper; where likewise the late governor, and most of the officers, resided. There are also a general hospital, and a church belonging to the Jesuits, which is large and well-built. The inhabitants carry on a trade with the savages in skins and furs. It is 120 miles south-west of Quebec, and 110 north of Albany. W. Long. 72. 4. N. Lat. 45. 35.