Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-24
Task No 2.
POINT.
BUTT END.
MIDDLE.
POINT.
MIDDLE.
BUTT END.

hen the corn was harvested, the product was
as follows, viz. Task No. l, point, pecks mid
die, peck and quarts, butt end pecks. Task
No. 2, point, pecks and quarts; middle, peck
and QUARTS butt end, pecks. Both tasks were
planted at the same time, cultivated in the same
manner, and am not aware that there existed
difference of soil.
The average crop would have been much great
er, had not the season been so peculiarly unpro-
Ptious to the husbandman. In the months of June
July, and August, the drought was unusually Sc
we're, and portended the most disastrous consequent
ces. n flood OF rain succeeded in September, and
fields which lad previously exhibited a parched
and meagre appearance, were now literally inuu-
dated.
To the theorist, and him who is emulous of
penetrating the arcana of nature, l submit the
solution OF the problem which the above facts
present.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant
w. b. SEABROOK.
An Agricultural friend has handed us the above
for the benefit offarmers in this part of the Union
lie suggests 10 those who have already planted
their corn to set apart small patch, and make The
experiment IN the manner above stated, for their
own satisfaction.
The Trinidad Gazette has furnished us with some
comments on the inaugural address of President
Adams, so aattering to the pride of Americans,
that we cannot resist the opportunity now Afforded
OF presenting readers with an extract:
There Is something in the rising destiny of this
extraordinary republic which forcibly arrests atten-
ton. She stands like ligh, and beacon in the
midst OF nations. Her public documents seem in
tended not for herself alone; they speak to the
universe. A period OF profound peace exhibits her
in an attitude proudly eminent; that which in
Europe constitutes only the repose ofthc worn out
Beigerent,--a cessation from toll and misery
the mere torpor OF sleep, with her presents the
imposing spectacle of the rapid advancement of
mankind in every requirement which can render
life dgnihed or desirable, of the deyeloPement OF
the human faculties, applied to the nobest purposes
Tor which they were given in trust by Heaven
that Of improving the condition of the human race
and of making utility TO the many, and not the
advantage Of the few, the basis of free and ra-
tional government. II is vain TO attempt to con-
ceal It, Her progressive and powerful march, me
naces changes in the institutions OF Europe which
must take place sooner or later.
50 There is calmness in her civic strength which
TO rejecting mind inspires greater awe than the
proudest demonstrations of military conquerors;
they rise and they set, they equally the sport
of fortune, in their elevation and in their fall she
seems the ariitress of her own fate, and her deci-
sions carry with them the spirit Of prophecy. Yes
teIday she was in her cradle, to-day Sic holds her
Egis over the western hemisphere Their e no
thing tiul fretlul in her pretensions; she SITS
posted the stability of her RESOURCES, calm IN the
justice of hes claims BY her fiat she has set limits
to the jurisdiction of the Holy Allies g SO far and
10 farther-in Europe you may tyrannise whilst
slaves to be found tamely to submit to the rod
America from North to South is free.' She has
boldly proclaimed TO the world the course she will
next pursue, when the eternal jeaouSes of the ru-
lers Of mankind shall again light up the flames OF
war; her decision constitutes at once a new code
for neuras, and defines the future pretensions
of belligerents. Europe has heard these dicta in
| silence!"
SPIRIT OF IMPROVEMENT.
Experience has taught this truth that whatever essentially
improves part Of country, benefits the whOle.n
| We learn, that the Massachusetts, Canal Com
n'issioners proceeding in the execution of their
duty; and that what has been lost by unavoidable
! delay, will be gained by diligence and zeal.
The prompt employment of part Of the u. s.
corps Of Engineers in Northern Surveys, operates
as a powerful stimulus TO the exertions making by
the State authorities of New England.
The Communications of the Governor of Con-
nectcut to the Legislature, are principally con-
fined to recommendations Of Internal Improve
meLts He recommends the example Of New York
TO the imitation Of hcT sisters Of New England
Connecticut has appointed Alfred Smith, Esq. tc
| co-opeVate with the United States Engineers. New
York too has appointed Mr. Dewitt Clinton, son
| Of the Governor, TO unite in the project of the
survey Of the valley of the Connecticut. 1t is
evidently the policy Of this great State, to live
and let live. Mr. Clinton arrived in Vermont the
! 9Th instant TO proceed on his duty.
| The blackstone Canal Company has been Or
gained at Providence, by the appointment o.
RICHARD Jackson, Esq as President, and Edward
Darlington, Stephen RI. Smith, and Moses Il. Ives
Esqrs as Canal Commissioner, with full powers 10
complete the enterprise, and their Civil Engineer
Mr. Hutchinson, has proceeded 20 the route to
commence the excavation The New York spirit
appears no where to be in more efficient operation
than in Rhode Island and the astonishing improve
rnents made and making in Providence, and the
vicinity, give substantial evidence Of its utility
! and success.
It, Long, Of The q. $. Engineers will assist in
taking the survey OF the route for Canal from
Lake Mempaemagog to this city.