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less attraction for them, and the farmer's family will be raised 

 intelleotually to a higher and more prosperous plane, and be able 

 to keep pace with the progress of civilization, and thus be in a 

 position to take their proper place among the learned profeg- 

 sions. The terms *' hayseed '' and " clodhopper " will be applied 

 no more to the American farmer. 



"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her, 



'TIs her privilege thro' all the years of this our life 



To lead from joy to Joy; 



For she can so Inform the mind that Is within s, 



So impress with quietness and beauty 



And so feed with lofty tho'ts 



That neither evil tongues, rash Judgments 



Nor the sneers of selfish men. 



Nor the greetings where no kindness Is, 



Nor all the dreary Intercourse of dally Ufa 



Shall ere prevail against us." 



I understand Cornell University has established summer 

 schools and prepared papers on nature study for teachers so as 

 to qualify them to develop the latent powers of observation in 

 their pupils. The state normals have neglected to include this 

 among their methods which we trust they will do in the near 

 future. Would it not be a wise plan for every one who can spend 

 but ten or fifteen minutes each day in reading, to send for these 

 papers (they may be had for the asking) and study one of the 

 most important sciences of the day. 



