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an immense barn, a very superior grist-mill, offices, &c., on the lands occupied by themselves. The lands round the bay and rivers have, however, been most wretchedly managed, although this part of the coun« try was in a very flourishing condition, and well cul- tivated, when possessed by the French.

Greenwich, situated on a peninsula, between St Peter’s Bay and the Gulf of St Lawrence, is a charming spot, with extensively cleared lands, once well cultivated. This estate is involved in a Chancery suit, not yet, I believe, decided ; and the son of the original complainant died old and grey, five years ago, Acompletely worn out in the cause. It justly belongs to Mr Cambridge of Bristol.

District of the Capes—This district extends along the north shore of the island, from St Peter’s to the east point. There are no harbours between these two places; but several ponds, or small lakes, inter- vene. For a considerable distance back from the gulf shore, the lands are entirely cleared, with the excep- tion of detached spots or clumps of the spruce fir. The inhabitants are principally from the west of Scot- land, and from the Hebrides, and their labour has been chiefly applied to agriculture. They raise, even with the old mode of husbandry, to which they tena- ciously adhere, valuable crops; and the greater part of the wheat, barley, oats, and pork brought to Charlotte Town, is from this district. It has the advantage of having a regular supply of seaware (various marine Weeds) thrown on its shore, which makes excellent manure, particularly for barley.