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the latter resists much better the freezing. The NB In the new currency of Newbrunswick 4 dollars. We went to St John in the steamer New England Capt Pike who was very attentive Returned from St John in the steamer New York Capt Chisholm who was not very attentive [[end page]] [[start page]] [[page number in pencil]] 27 The Light Houses of the Bay of Fundee are supported by a tonage duty of 3 percent except on vessels of 100 tons and under which pay annually from 12 to 35 shillings The amount thus collected has been more than sufficient for the purpose. The Light Houses of this Bay are under the direction of six commissioners four of whom reside in St John Seal oil was used in the Summer porpoise in winter were used now