endants of those
sufferers the hardships endured by their parents; and to place in a
striking point of view, the many comforts they possess by the
suffering, perseverance, and industry of their fathers. All new
settlements formed at a great distance from the parent state, are
exposed to difficulties, till the country becomes improved. Many of the
Colonies in North America, when first settled, were more than once on
the point of total extinction. The remnant of the inhabitants of some
of them were even embarked to abandon the country altogether, when they
were stopped by succour from home. The remembrance of the difficulties
of the first settlers should make their descendants contented with
their present advantages, and instead of wishing to change, to use
their own exertions to improve the country, and duly to appreciate the
many blessings and privileges they enjoy.

Under the judicious and paternal care of Governor CARLETON, assisted by
several of the leading characters, many of the difficulties of settling
an infant and distant Country were lessened. The condition of the
settlers was gradually ameliorated; agriculture was particularly
attended to: The Governor himself set a pattern in which he was
followed by several of the leading men in the different offices. A
variety of grains and roots were cultivated with success, and
considerable progress made in clearing the wilderness. Barren seasons
were sometimes experienced, when the scarcity of food was partially
remedied by the exertions of the Governor, assisted by several other
public spirited gentlemen, who are now no more.

After having governed the Province for nearly twenty years--after
having seen the country from a desolate wilderness rising to a state of
importance among the surrounding Colonies--after having seen the
settlers placed in a state of comparative comfort and independence--and
after having in every respect endeared himself to them as their common
father and benefactor--Governor CARLETON, in 1803, removed to England,
when the Government of the Province was administered by the following
persons, under the style of Presidents, till his death, viz.--G. G.
LUDLOW, from his departure till February, 1808; EDWARD WINSLOW,
Esquire, from that period till the 24th May following; when he was
succeeded by Major-General HUNTER, who held the Government, with the
exception of two short intervals, (during which the Government devolved
first on Lieutenant-Colonel JO