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 will act promptly and on proper grounds, need fear, in most instances, the perpetration of outrage or the commission of injury and injustice with impunity.

It must be remarked, that although the amount of provision enumerated above, be according to the intention of the Act of Parliament, calculated to keep away want and starvation on a long voyage, it will not perhaps suffice for the sufficient support of the passenger. Hence, he must in addition buy in a supply of food that will be capable of sustaining him, over and above the time requisite for a reasonably long voyage. It seldom happens indeed that a vessel starting from any of the British ports, to Boston or New York, will not make the passage in six weeks; but this would not always be a safe calculation. The voyage to Quebec and New Orleans usually occupies a longer time. This matter depends on the winds, the trim and swiftness of the vessel, experience of the master, &c. Ten weeks is the longest time specified as deemed necessary for accomplishing the voyage to North America, and the appointment of vessels for this length of time is attended to in the provisions of the Act of Parliament. The Emigrant must, therefore, use his own discretion in the matter of sea store and the quantity of supply. The number of those emigrating in company will have a bearing on this consideration. As to the quality of food, this will furthermore depend on the preference, habit, taste, means, &c, of the consumer; however, in all instances it should be procured of a wholesome kind, and such as will not be liable to spoil on the voyage. The stores most