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ten years past, that of fine shrubs. In short, we have proved, that it is much easier to de­ stroy than to raise •, and I do not see what can save our posterity from suffering the extremity of cold. The economical society lately established at Copenhagen may, perhaps, rescue the rem­ nants of our woods from total destruction, if it succeeds in establishing a regular importation of coals from the Faro isles. But the society is in its infancy, and the apprehensions they entertain of not being able to carry their point, deter many from adventuring on the undertaking. Hitherto they have only been able to send one ship annually to those islands for coals. Much public spirit is wanted to give vigour to the plan, and much more to re­ move the obstacles which, at present, impede its success. The most formidable is, that the English have the power to undersell us in that article, as those trading to the Baltic ballast many of their vessels with coals j and dis­ charge them at Copenhagen. The voyage is scarcely impeded by this little delay, which