I deem it necessary to have the rights of property defined, and it is with this view, as soon as the demands upon the public functionaries will allow, I propose to obtain a general Cadastre of the Island.
I deem this undertaking of very great importance not only with reference to the general position of present settlers but with a view to the future intelligent and satisfactory development of the Island and of the sundry plans and proposals for extending cultivation and encouraging new comers to settle and make a living in the Colony.
The enormous profits made by Shopkeepers on the articles imported from England, which form a considerable proportion of what may almost be deemed the necessaries of existence - add greatly to our expenses - and as in tropical climates so many commodities are subject to damage and decay, the cost must under all circumstances be heavy. As regards indigenous articles, many spots may and will be made to furnish agricultural produce when woods...
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