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REMARKS transcribed from the general daily Journal. 



JANUARY. 



THIS month has been attended with more regular con- 

 tinued cold than is usual in this climate, with a smaller pro- 

 portion of rain, which fell in moderate quantities on 7 or 8 

 different days; on the 31st. we were presented with a beautiful 

 appearance. As the rain and sleet fell, the branches of trees 

 were enveloped in a thin sheet of ice, and from every minute 

 protuberance or angle depended an elegant christalization, 

 which altogether produced an enchanting effect, giving to the 

 trees the appearance of the most resplendent blossoms. Many 

 large limbs were broken down with the weight of the ice. 



FEBRUARY. 



2d. This morning the ground is covered with snow, and 

 the trees beautifully spangled with ice. At 10 o'clock the snow 

 begins to melt away, altbough the sun is yet veiled in clouds. 

 Tbe snow to the depth of two inches is speedily thawed, in 

 exposed situations; but remains all day on dry grass, chips and 

 other bad conductors of heat, to the north of buildings, trees 

 &c. but no where on the bare ground. 



3d. This morning the ground is white with snow, and the 

 trees compleatly glazed. One would suppose himself rather 

 in Canada than in lat. 31°. — The sun peeps out, and a moment 

 is granted to admire the most enchanting of pictures — The 

 eye is dazzled with the prospect of myriads of gems, beauti- 

 ful beyond imagination, with which the whole forest is deck- 

 ed, reflecting a combination of the most vivid colours from 

 the facets of the icy chrystalizations — but another moment, and 

 all is dissolved. From the dreary depth of winter we emerge 

 at once to the enjoyment of the delicious softness of a morning 

 in May. 



MARCH. 



5th. Elm, Buckeye (horse -chesnut) and spice-wood begin 

 to bud. 



