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As we now abound with the cecessaries of life some article of commerce must be suggested by Government in order to find employment for the people. We have wheat sufficient for more than two years now in the colony and have no market for it. Perhaps the fishery is the only object that at present offers employment for the labouring prople. The settlers begin to feel the want of a market for their surplus grain very much; and will be greatly distressed for every thing excepting bread and meat unless commerce can be made to supply their wants. This is a consideration of great importance for the future welfare of this colony. But on this subject I refer you to Mr Campbell. I am happy to inform you that there has, for some time past, been more attention paid to the Sabbath than at any former period. I attribute this to your kind interference with his Majestys ministers. I am so perfectly acquainted with the disposition of those in high situations here, that I am sure no reformation in this respect would originate from them. I need not tell you how much I want an assistant. The colony becomes more extensive daily. My duty is very hard. It is more than four years now since Mr Johnson returned, and no clergyman sent out. I have still to lament the want of a church at head quarters: one is begun, but when it will be finished I know not. The Orphan Institution goes on well. We have lately made accommodation for about fifty girls more than the school would contain at first. I am persuaded it will be attended with the greatest benefit

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