attempts of their clergy and by Spanish agents to dissuade settlers on the grounds of religious disloyalty or danger. Consequently, no expedition under Catholic auspices sailed early in 1583, as had been

place in the presence of Bishop Laval* and the clergy. The Giffard name died out in Canada with his son Joseph, who left no issue. Besides his

Dubois Davaugour and the clergy. Gaudais had a heavy task to perform and little time at his disposal, since the king required him to

* used all his authority to have trade in it forbidden. The intendant, who was known for his piety, concurred in his opinion. Yet in the clergy’s eyes Duchesneau remained too hesitant still. “He did

would trade all their furs for a jug or two of brandy. For the more unscrupulous of the French traders this offered an excellent opportunity to make large profits. The clergy, however, were appalled by

 Deum was sung, followed by a salute of two cannon and several musket shots. The principal relatives, the captains, the clergy, and the

advantage of the temporary peace, signed by the Iroquois in 1655, to return a fourth time to France. He persuaded M. Olier, in conjunction with his ecclesiastics, to provide the first parochial clergy of

. de Mézy and, against the bishop’s opposition, accepted the post of attorney general in the Conseil Souverain. Nor do the clergy appear to have looked favourably upon the ball given by Chartier on 4

was brought before the Conseil Souverain Perrot defended himself very ably. Meanwhile, in Montreal, a member of the clergy, the Abbé Fénelon [see

to its practice by members of the clergy. The Sulpician Gabriel Souart, the first parish priest of Montreal

on 12 July. In 1685 he took part in the Assembly of the Clergy, and died at Vence on 4 December of that year. G