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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-