Peculiarities of American Cities

CHAPTER XXIII.--OTTAWA.

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Ottawa, the Seat of the Canadian Government.--History.-- Population.--Geographical Position.--Scenery.--Chaudiere Falls.--Rideau Falls.--Ottawa River.--Lumber Business.-- Manufactures.--Steamboat and Railway Communications.--Moore's Canadian Boat Song.--Description of the City.--Churches, Nunneries, and Charitable Institutions.--Government Buildings.--Rideau Hall.--Princess Louise and Marquis of Lorne.--Ottawa's Proud Boast. 326-331