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ledge which he thus gained of Scotch and English farming, 

 he applied with great judgment to the different circum- 

 stances of agriculture in this land. For the great 

 advantage accruing to him from these expeditions, he 

 was indebted to Prof. Johnston, by whose means he was 

 introduced into the society of agriculturists, which 

 would not usually be accessible to young students from 

 abroad. Indeed, we can not leave this part of our subject, 

 without expressing the gratitude which the friends of 

 Mr. Norton feel, and which we know he always felt, to 

 Prof. Johnston, for the fidelity with which he directed 

 and watched over his studies, for the kindness which he 

 manifested towards him in the social relations of life, and 

 for the interest which he took in his reputation and suc- 

 cess as a man of science. 



While in Scotland, Nr. Norton worshipped in the Free 

 Church, and rejoiced in the enthusiasm and martyr-like 

 spirit, which accomplished that wonderful movement. 

 He heard most of the distinguished preachers of that 

 church. Sunday was ever to him a day of enjoyment, 

 and though a stranger to his fellow- worshippers, he was 

 always present at church, joining his voice with the 

 congregation in their praises of God. Mr. Norton returned 

 with a very high estimation of the Scotch people. In 

 one respect, however, he found himself not a little at 

 variance with them. He had grown up in the most un- 



