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being extended over contiguous tracts of fine land till 

 they would form respectable congregations ; and, in other 

 parts of the province, there are, no doubt, other deno 

 minations similarly situated.&quot; 



There is much reason, sound judgment, and right 

 feeling in these remarks of Mr Wark, who himself, I 

 believe, belongs to the Free Church of Scotland. The 

 Presbyterian settlements he alludes to belong also to this 

 denomination, and the prospect of at once aiding their 

 brethren, and securing religious advantages to themselves, 

 may probably turn the steps of some of the Free Church 

 emigrants to New Brunswick, towards the town and 

 river of Richibucto. 



The price of partially cleared farms of better quality 

 in the neighbourhood of Richibucto varies witli the pro 

 portion which is cleared, and with the kind of buildings 

 which are upon them. Mr Wark has two farms, one of 

 150 acres, three miles from Richibucto, all cleared, for 

 which he gave 350 currency ; and another of 170 

 acres, all cleared, a little nearer the town, with better 

 buildings upon it, and better land, for which he gave 

 600 currency. 



The best land, however, as I have said, is farther up 

 the river, and there the price would probably also be 

 less. The heavy hemlock land, if bought in the uncleared 

 state, will cost 50s. to 60s. to clear and burn it ; but the 

 first, or first two crops, are believed to pay back all this 

 expense. 



