This indulgence shows the liberality of this country, and, it is presumed in the present state of Europe, is a circumstance in its favour that will not be overlooked by those who may wish to secure an asylum for themselves or their families on this side of the Atlantic. To such, this part of the United States is particularly suited. The climate and soil are l)y no means inferior to their own, and the laws and customs of the State of New-York bear a striking

• For three several years back five hundred deer have been killed in the neighbourhood of Bath annually.

t A settlement of fifteen families, in No. 4, seventh range, made this year two tons of sugar from the maple tree, some families made 500 lb.

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lesemblance to those of England. In this delightful country, societies of old countrymen have it in their power to choose fertile situations for their establishments, where they may indulge their own fancy as to the arrangement of their respective farms, and where they can enjoy without interruption, their own manners and customs. To these distinct establishments, the laws and customs of the country are highly favourable. In many instances such societies are found for half a century to have preserved their native language in great purity. Though these circumstances may appear trifling, yet they are of material consequence to the comfort of those who change their coimtry at a period of life when both habits and manners are formed, and to those who have, by prudential motives, been induced to change their country, but who cannot, with the same facility, change their feelings as men.