this part of the world, have paid but little attention
to their sheep, suffering the butchers to select
the best formed for the market, leaving the most
ordinary for stock. The natural consequence of
such a plan was that the breed continually dege-
nerated. Against this mode of proceeding my
relation had the good sense to remonstrate, and to
reserve for stock the best part of his flock. The
beneficial effects of this plan are so manifest, that
I have no doubt the neighbouring farmers will be
induced to follow his example. I think I have
before noticed how fond the cattle are of salt in
these parts. At the front of the house is a beau-
tiful lawn of many acres, gently descending to-
wards the Schuylkill, in which nearly 100 sheep
were feeding; and so partial were they to salt,
that I have seen the girls go amongst them with a
handful of it, and by scattering a little amongst
them, entice the whole flock up to the house.

6th Month, 12th.

In coming down to Phila-
delphia

, I noticed that the turnpike-road crosses
a fine vein of marble, which, at a little distance, is
worked to a great advantage.

6th Month, 14th.

I attended a meeting at
Merion, of which public notice had been given,
on account of James Simpson

, a Minister, who
intended being there. In consequence the house
was well filled, chiefly by persons of other persua-