ld be given in this short work. It is probable the
time is not far distant when men of intelligence will turn their
attention to investigate scientifically the different natural
productions of the Province. Coals are found in abundance at the Grand
Lake, and specimens have been discovered in several other places, so as
to leave no doubt of the Province being well stored with that useful
article. Limestone of a good quality is found in different parts of the
Province; particularly at the narrows, near the mouth of the river St.
John, where there is not only sufficient for the use of the country;
but to supply Europe and America for ages, should they need it. Gypsum
is also found up the Bay, near Cumberland, and Manganese at Quaco.

This Province abounds in different kinds of excellent Stone for
building, and other purposes. Grindstones are manufactured in abundance
for home use and exportation. Veins of Marble, of different species,
have been discovered, some of which have been partially explored, and
small quantities manufactured.

The vegetable productions are, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Barley, Maize, Beans,
Peas, Buckwheat and Flax, with a variety of Roots, Grasses, and
Hortulan Plants.

The fruits are Apples, Plums, Cherries, Currants, Gooseberries,
Cranberries, Blue and Black Berries, Raspberries, Strawberries, and
small Grapes, with a number of small wild fruits. Butter Nuts, a large
oily nut, Beech Nuts, and Hazel Nuts are found in different parts of
the country in abundance, and in many places serve for fattening hogs;
particularly the Beech Nut, which after the severe frosts in the fall
nearly cover the ground.

There are no disorders peculiar to the climate. The air throughout most
part of the year is very pure and the inhabitants in general enjoy a
good share of health. Whether the observations that have been made of
the Americans sooner decaying than Europeans will apply to the
inhabitants of New-Brunswick cannot yet be ascertained; as the Province
has not been long enough settled; but there is good reason to believe
that with temperance and care the human frame will exist as long in
vigor in the latter as in Europe.--Another remark as a proof of the
former has been made which is that the human mind sooner arrives to
maturity in America than in Europe; but this if true may be more owing
to accidental than physical causes.

Their earlier marriages likewise proves nothing as they arise from the
peculiar circumsta