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trials, and the others fell through from mismanage- ment, want of capital, and circumstances peculiar to the natural state of the colony. The last cause might naturally be considered as a decided advantage over Newfoundland, for carrying on the fisheries, when We discover that it arises from the island producing great plenty of all kinds of provisions for fisheries, abundance of wood for building vessels and boats, and numerous safe and convenient harbours. The fact is,that the prime necessariesof life being procured with such ease from the soil, and small vessels being so readily built, for carrying overplus produce from the different harbours to where it is wanted, and for which various articles of luxury are obtained, form the great obstacle at present to the success of fishing establishments. This objection Will also continue until the country becomes so populous that a livelihood can be obtained from the sea, with much the same labour, or price of labour, as from the soil; for at present it is out of the question for a merchant who would sup- ply people for fishing voyages, to depend on the indus- try of those whom he employed or trusted, as is the case in Newfoundland, where the fisheries have so long formed the primary occupation of the inhabitants. The timber trade has been for many years of some importance, by employing a number of ships and men; but, as regards the prosperity of the colony, it must be considered rather as an impediment to its improvement than an advantage, by diverting the in- habitants from agriculture, demoralizing their habits, and from its enabling them to procure ardent spirits