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this sample at least, I would entertain little hopes of an Increase. From the richness of the Country in fish and flesh, and with very little attention and industry, they might command a plentiful supply of food all the Year round; instead of which, owing to their improvident and indolent disposition, they are doomed to starve at least during the four severe winter months every Year. I am told, however, that those farther off live better, although I have some ground to doubt the fact. They have but a faint Idea of morality in practice at least, which appears but too glaring in the little concern with which they view the sufferings of their relations; for they very seldom assist one another, unless it can be done with the greatest ease and convenience. In matters of traffic with

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