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an extensive surface in proportion to the number of houses, to most of which large gardens are attached.

Few places offer more agreeable walks, or prettier situations, than those in the vicinity of Charlotte Town. Among the latter, Spring Park, St Avard’s, the seat of the Attorney—General, Mr Johnston ; Fanning Bank, on which his excellency Governor Ready has made great improvements, and some farms lying between the town and York river, are conspi- cuous. ‘

On the west side of the harbour lies the Fort, or Warren, Farm. This is perhaps the most beautiful situation on the island ; and the prospect from it em- braces a view of Charlotte Town, Hillsborough river for several miles, part of York and Elliot rivers, a great part of Hillsborough Bay, Governor’s Island, and Point Prime. A small valley and pretty rivulet wind through the middle of its extensive clearings ; and the face of this charming spot is agreeably varied into gently rising grounds, small vales, and level spaces. When the island was taken, the French had a garrison and extensive improvements in this place ; and here the commandant )chiefly resided. After- wards, when the island was divided into townships, and granted away to persons who were considered to have claims on government, this tract was reserved for his majesty’s use. Governor Patterson held pos- session of it while on the island, and expended a con- siderable sum in its improvement.

The late Abbé de Calonne (brother to the famous financier) afterwards obtained the use and possession