But because several persons were fond of this project, as a thing that would be of mighty advantage to the kingdom, I shall say a few words upon it.
[Footnote 22: See "The Examiner," Nos.

26 and 45, in vol.ix.of this edition.

[W.S.J.]] The maxim, "That people are the riches of a nation," hath been crudely understood by many writers and reasoners upon that subject.

There are several ways by which people are brought into a country.

Sometimes a nation is invaded and subdued; and the conquerors seize the lands, and make the natives their under-tenants or servants.