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I have before observed, that in the spring wa- ter which surrounds the floor of the dairies in this country, are placed the vessels which contain the milk, &;c. and all is thus preserved sweet and cool, in the hottest part of the summer. Another conveniency I noticed in this farm-yard, was an appendage to the hog-sty being a vault, near which was a stream of water, all within the inclo- sure wherein the hogs were confined. The advan- tages and comfort thus resulting to these animals, in hot weather must be obvious. On this farm, was also an excellent orchard of several acres, the trees of which were at this time in their prime, and now in full bearing, and having been planted by the late Governor Mifflin, whose residence was here, they were well selected. Such abundance of fine fruit I never before beheld, in the same compass of ground; two or three of the best trees were literally broken down with the weight of the fruit. The rent G. A. proposed for his farm, with all these appendages, was about 20s. per acre; and, the quantity being short of 100 acres, the rent would amount to little more than legal interest for the money which had been expanded in buildings. As it was not more than an hour's ride from Philadelphia, and the land of good qua- lity, I thought the price very reasonable. 8th Month, 24th. I attended Merion meeting in the forenoon; and in the afternoon visited and