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distance to almost a speck, for the means of sup- 

 porting his existence, whilst the angry waves rolling 

 over the coral reefs and bellowing on the precipices 

 under your feet, give ample evidence that his occu- 

 pation is precarious. 



Horse-racing, and amateur theatricals also, are 

 occasional pastimes. 



Amongst the resources of mental indulgence, we 

 have a good public library in the town of Hamilton, 

 established in 1839, by the Colonial Government, at 

 the recommendation of Governor Reid. Access to 

 the books is easy, and the subscriptions are very 

 small, thereby placing at the disposal of every mem- 

 ber of the community a fund of information. 



A museum has also been established in the colony, 

 but I am sorry to say very little interest is taken 

 in enriching its shelves with curiosities of nature. 



