BRITISH SETTLEMENT


 Numerous parties of the settlers also
 now avail themselves of this period of
 leisure, to make excursions to the woods, or
 out amongst the sea-islands or keys, to
 enjoy the amusements of fowling and
 fishing. On these occasions an ample
 stock of wines, liquors, &c. is laid in, and
 the gun and net seldom fail to procure an
 abundant supply of whatever else is re-
.quisite. Wherever the most sport pro-
mises to be found, a temporary encaml.-
ment is speedily formed ; and the hours
not occupied in the pursuit of game are
always passed with great hilarity.