We have seen proof of this in the Colonie of Renscelaerswyck, but it was sown entirely too late and upon a barren rock where there was little earth; though it came well up, but in consequence of the drought turned all yellow, withered and was neglected. Notwithstanding, it is evident that, were it well managed, it would perfectly succeed. Planting of madder would also undoubtedly thrive well, even better than in Zealand, in regard of the lands and other circumstances.

' Calceolus Marianus Caaadenais. Charlevoix, PI. XXXVT. " Qu! Rhus virginicum. -- Ed.

280 NEW- YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. Various minerals have also been discovered here, both accidentally and bytrifling search ; some experiments have been made on these, according to the Seyeral specime limited means of this country, and they have been found good. Attempts have "'''"'' been made several times to send specimens of them to Fatherland once by ;

Arent van Corenss,' by way of New Haven and England but the ship foundered, ;

and no tidings of it were ever received. Director William Kieft again had several specimens afterwards with him in the ship the Princess, but they were, also, lost with him. The mountains and mines, however, remain, and can easily be found again whenever there is any disposition to incur the trouble and expense. Ja'lTnon''^""'' *"" They have already progressed so far in New England that they east iron pots, cannon, shot and similar articles from the mineral they have there ; and we believe that here it only requires a commencement, for we have, and there are found in New Netherland two sorts of marcasite, white and yellow ; mines of quicksilver, of gold, silver, copper, iron, black lead and hard coal, and there is