The Proprietors of Lands, as well as the Inhabitants, in the Southern parts of that County already possess great advantages over those in the northern parts, by their enjoyment of a milder Climate ; and being nearer to a settled Country and to the interior parts of the Province, they can have a ready market for their Produce at a much smaller expence of Carrriage ; which without another acquired advantage, must naturally increase the value of their Lands, which already bear a price, and consequently will draw settlers to them. The Proprietors therefore, of Lands to the Northward, who-are equally chargable with His Majesty's Quit Rents, and who expect to meet with equall Favor, will have but a poor chance of getting their lands settled, under so many disadvantages, in case a situation for the County Town should be chose near the Southern Extremity of the County. Any Situation, which will occassion a long land. Carriage to it, in a County where there are no Roads, must be grivous to the Inhabitants. A Situation, therefore nearly centrical, providing it enjoys the advantage of water Carriage, appears to be most eligible. In a County where a great part of the Inhabitants are disafected to this Government, and have been subject to no law, it becomes a question, whether it would be proper to place the County Town near to Crown point, where the Inhabitants are

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Well affected to this Government, and where the Civil Magistrate could have the assistance of a military Force in case it should at any time be found absolutely necessary in the Cnet thom of his Duty.