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the south. Moreover, Mr. Carter had already discovered that the 

 upper stream of the Nariva tended northwards, and then, by an 

 abrupt bend, inclined towards the south. The numerous lagoons 

 which exist throughout the whole extent of that low tract evidently 

 owe their origin to the accumulation of waters flowing partly 

 from the Lebranche, and partly from the Tamana ridge. 



Report fixes the soil of Nariva as generally good and even, 

 in some parts, of the best quality. The district also abounds in 

 excellent timber. The cultivation of the coco-palm might be 

 extended over all those localities which are within tidal influence; 

 and the natural savannahs might be turned to excellent account 

 in rearing and feeding horned and other stock ; also, with the 

 refuse from the mills, swine might be fed in great numbers. Mr. 

 Carter has tried the experiment, and succeeded sufficiently well 

 to prove that, with good management, the rearing of animals 

 might here become very profitable. Population of the county, 

 in 1851, only 194 individuals. Males, 113 ; females, 81. Church 

 of England, 77 ; Roman Catholics, 115. 





