It was erected by the people of Beauport in gratitude to the Virgin, for her goodness in promoting the cause of temperance in that parish.

Perhaps I do not sufficiently sympathize with the people of Beauport in attributing to the Virgin so direct an influence upon this moral reform; but in the spirit with which they erected that monument I do most cordially sympathize with them.

For, under whatever influence the cause may be promoted, the cause itself can never fail to make its votaries wiser and better men.

I cannot make a speech.

My heart is too full, and my voice too feeble.