s already rendered secure against the only enemies whose hostilities it has immediately to apprehend; its resources are increased; its cultivation reviving; and it is in the possession of every advantage that can arise from the enjoyment of internal tranquillity and order. It is sufficiently manifest, from the inconveniences already experienced in the colony, that during its continuance, it will be essentially necessary to support a local government capable of maintaining order among its inhabitants, and affording them protection. The expense of the civil establishment for some years to come cannot be estimated at less than £10,000 per annum; that of completing the proposed works has been estimated at £8000. It also appears that the defence of the colony will require the present volunteer force to be permanently kept up, the expense of which has been estimated at £4000 per annum; or if that establishment should be discontinued, a regular garrison must be maintained at the constant establishment of 100 effective men, exclusive of about 20 artillery men, which, considering the numerous casualties in that climate, and great expense of supporting them, would exceed the sum already mentioned.