A large and commodious building on King street, the property of Henry Smith, Esq.,[2] was now being prepared for the reception of His Excellency.

The Government expended a considerable sum in making the necessary improvements, and within a very short time the citizens of Fredericton had the pleasure of seeing their beloved ruler and his family once more situated in a happy home.

But Sir Howard was to face more terrific and threatening dangers.

His unbounded sympathies had further and unlimited room for exercise.
[Footnote 2: The house at present occupied by Chief Justice Allen.] October came, attended by the long continued drought.

Gloom was depicted on every side.