I P. roc % e a flow «f air from without toward 
the interior, which would be an apparent¬ 
ly northerly wind, every where beyond 
the brow of the verge. 
Doubtless the south polar opening would 
aft’ord, at its lowest part opposite New 
Holland, a more certain passage by water 
than can be expected in the north. Indeed 
it would be well to equip two expeditions 
—one for the north and the other for the 
south. And we should lose no time, lest 
the maritime nations of Europe outdo us 
in the enterprise. 
Lexington, March 14,1821. 
lO 321 The author is impelled by his feel¬ 
ings, to acknowledge and boast the atten¬ 
tion, both general and special, which he 
has experienced while lecturing on his 
new theory in Lexington. 
From the National Intelligence r, August 18. 
TO GEOLOGISTS. 
I earnestly request and desire the Geologists 
of the day (of whatever quarter of the world) 
to declare publicly for or against my new theory 
relative to the earth and other planets, either 
with or without their reasons annexed, as may 
best suit their convenience. 
JOHN CLEVES SYMMES. 
Newport, Ky. August 1, 1821. 
