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are not generally inclined to great mental exertion, till 

 their bodies are to a certain degree fatigued (I do not 

 say exhausted), until this fatigue is produced in someway, 

 their bodies have a preponderance over the mind; this 

 truly natural want can not be silenced without it. "Each 

 muscle requires exertion, and the whole machine strives 

 to employ its powers. This is vulgarly called, to have 

 no sit still flesh." If the fatigue is brought on, the call 

 for bodily exertion is stilled, the mind is no longer 

 disturbed by it, and its labors are facilitated. 



Riding is also a peaceful and innocent exercise, which 

 gives acuteness to the senses, and penetration to the 

 mind. And when more of our village belles, have 

 learned to imitate our modern Lady Equestrians, I shall 

 be most happy to see them. So good bye. 



(See directions for training, &c.) 



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