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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
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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