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ning of the winter the south wind blow, and then 

 the north, it is likely to br a cold winter; but if 

 the north wind first blow, am' then the south, it 

 will he a warm and nn Id winter. 



When there are but few nuts, cold and wet 

 harvest generally follow ; but when there is a 

 ?_-reat shew of them, hot/ heavy, and dry har- 

 vests succeed. 



If the oak bears much mast, it foreshews a long 

 and hard winter. The same lias been observed 

 of hips and haws. 



If broom is full of flowers, it usually signifies 

 plenty. 



utark well the SowVifig almonds in the wood; 

 If od'rous blooms the bearing branches load, 

 The glebe will answer to the Sylvan reign, 

 ( Jrertt beats will follow, and lanr,e crops of grain. 

 But if a wood of leaves o'ershade the tree, 

 Stich and so barren will the harvest be. 

 In vain the hind shrill vex the threshing floor, 

 1'or empty chaff and straw will be thy store. 



BRYBXN'S VIRGIL. 



Having at last o'nce more revised this treatise, 

 which, through the uncertainty of life, I am not 

 likely to do again, I take my leave of the rea- 

 der, wishing him health, prosperity, and good 

 sport.- 1 shall now (following the example of 

 my pious predecessor WALTON) address THAT 

 POWER vv ho penetrates and sustains ail nature, 

 who brings round the grateful vicissitude of the 

 seasons, who has given us the inhabitants of the 

 watery element, not only for our nourishment, 

 but recreation, and Whom we arc sure to please, 

 bv iv< e ving his blessings thankfully, and enjoy- 

 ing them with propriety. 



