Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-03

which envelopes us and all things. Tia
heat OF the sun ottcnuates the water of riv-
ers, ponds. lakes, and the ocean; and m.
ducing II to vapor without decomposinp Il.
renders It light enough to float in the air.
from whence ], descends by being cooled
again, or whence it is attracted by leaves Of
trees, and green vegetables generally; or
from whence it may be distracted by some.
other means, at the command of man, as we,
are lately informed by Mr. Espy, the new
professor of meteorology.
will now refer my readers back to nv
former remarks on the importance of keep
ing the ground generally, and more espe.
clally highlands, well covered with living
vegetation, and Of close cultivation rather
than expanded cultivation. may expatiato
at another time on close Cultivation; forI
am now informed that several useful experi-
ments have been tried on the relative yield
Of small and large quantities of ground where
the same quantity of manure has been used
on each. But these experiments, UNDER
stand, we're made principally with view to
the saving Of manure whereas, there are
various other considerations worthy Of no.
tice; such as taxes, fencing, interest of mo-
ney on large field, the waste of time and
shoe leather in going over it, ploughing,
reaping, &c. And all these considerations,
without mention of the advantages of more
moisture, and its vegetable contents attrac-
ted from the air by system Of close cult
walton.
will conclude this letter by reminding
your readers of still more abundant source
of vegetable nourishnent, whose importance
may now be more apparent, since they now
understand what water is, and what are its
powers, combined with leaves and light. If
your readers give but moderate share Of
credit to this supposed power and value of
water, will they allow the smallest brook to
pass over, or the smallest pool to stagnate on
their land, without depositing some of their
rich treasures; without paying that tribute to
enlightened industry which is its just due 3
l trust, sir, they will not; and that your
wide circulating paper will refresh the land
with fruitful showers and fruitful streams OF
knowledge in all its branches; for society
itself, with all its attributes, is but one great
farm on which we are all destined to dig,
and plant, and harvest home, to consume
and be happy. Your friend and humble SER
want, WIN. FOSTER.
LovE.-Thc true key of the universe is
Love. That levels all inequalities; makes
low the mountain and exalts the valley; and
brings human beings of every age and sta.
ton into state of brotherhood. THE lion
and the lamb lie down together-the leopard
dwclls with the kid; and little child shall
lead them What unprejudiced man can
look abroad in the world, and not see ths1
The splendid sun, the cerulean sky, the ma
ljestc trees, the green earth, the thousand
colors that enamel the mead, the silver
+ stream in beauty composed and serene, living
in the endless flow of its waters, all talk Of
what softens the heart, and inspires affection
| and kindness in our dispositions and feelings.
S Has not God made man the crown of his
G works, and sramped all his limbs with maj
, esty and grace2 And shall we treat will,
/, harshncss and indignity, what God has cho.
sen for his living temple! No-the man tina,
: is austeer to his brother mortal, is the true,
I atheist. The one thing that
most oxalts and illustrates man is disintercst-
4 ed affection. We are never to truly villa.
=. we are capable Of being, as when we are
. ready to sacrifice ourselves for others, immo-
n late our self-love on the alter Of benevoence.
: There is no joy like the joy of generous
d sentiment, togo about doing good to make j,
our meat and our drink, to promote the hap
o piness of others, arl love in every one with
r in the reach Of our influence.
Il A Coon CoNcIENDE.-Above all things
? strive to have good conscience. Most stu
dously avoid giving your heart the least mo-
tive to reproach you on account of your &C
tons, and the means you employ to attain it.
Never pursue crooked ways and you may
u firmly rely upou good consequences, and the
assistance of God, and of good men in time
of need. Although you should be tlwarted
l. for some time by misfortune, yet the blissful
consciousness of the goodness of your heart
and the rectitude OF your designs, will afford
you uncommon strength and comfort; your
:, sorrowful countcnancc will interest those
with whom you converse, much more than
the grimmaces of smiling and grinning vii
tain who seems to be happy.
STATE Prison INroRMArroN.-Thc re-
cent report of the Directors, &c, Of the
Connecticut state prison presents some Gu
h rious statistics. The profits of the institu-
ton, for the year, as has been before stated,
were aearly S5OOO-of which one fourth ac-
crued from the manufacture of spectaeles.-
The whole number of commitments last year
was 81, the offences being burglary, theft
horsesteaing, attempt to kill, rape, break
9 ing prison, arson, forgery, adultery, rob-
berry, and perjury. Whole number in
q prison on the first of April 169-of thi.
. number were females; colored Al white
1876; have been sailors, 80; have been
soldiers, IL; have been electors in Con-
:. necticut 81; hare nerer been married, lO4
have visited houses of i'll fame, 76 married
o (of whom 40 have childrcn,) 65; have part.
: cd from their wives, IL; left their parents
q &C., before II years of age, %; intempc.
!: rate, 159; sold liquors, rs. A numerou.
:, class are either of Indiana or African ex,rac~
ton, majority of whom are natives Of Con
. ~"o.:-~., ,herc are under s.n.s... -. l:ls
- LESSON TO TEAcHER-In the last numbe