the
and we are not unmindful of serious objection to establishing any
dangerous precedent.. But after all,
Cases must be decided upon their
merits._ The usual reason which
occurs for forfeiture of Lands in
: Colonies is a total abandonment of
or neglect of very
the property,
inexcusable amount; and we always
hold to the opinion in such cases, that
the rights of the public should be
asserted, and not be allowed to
suffer by the default of
individuals..
408
But in the present instance, it is not
to be forgotten that M. Webster
appears to have followed up with
esby
liligence the works commenced by Captain Meck, and only to have been arrested in his exports to complete
the buildings, by the positive interdict of the Government..
We must confess, therefore,
that we think the most reuitable
Conclusion would be to grant to the
laimant, out of the Land funds of the Colony,
a omu rssivalent to his
purchase-
But