NEAT FARM. 
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In another respect also the lands at this set¬ 
tlement had been cleared in a superior manner 
to what is commonly to be met with in Arne*, 
rica; for large clumps of trees were left ad¬ 
joining to the house;, and each field was en¬ 
circled with wood, whereby the crops were se¬ 
cured from the bad effects of storms. The ap¬ 
pearance of cultivated fields thus situated, as it 
were in the midst of a forest, was inconceivably 
beautiful. 
The economy of this little farm equalled its 
beauty. The fields, neatly fenced in and fur- 
nishe with handsome gates, were cultivated 
according to the Norfolk system of husbandry, 
and had been brought to yield the most plenti¬ 
ful crops of every different sort of grain; the 
farm yard was filled with as fine cattle as could 
be seen in any country; and the dairy afforded 
excellent butter, and abundance of good 
cheese. 
Besides the dwelling-house before mention¬ 
ed, there were several log-houses on different 
parts of this farm, inhabited by the people 
who were engaged in clearing the land. All 
these appeared delighted with the situation; 
nor were such of them as had come a short 
time before from England, at all displeased 
with the climate; they informed me, that they 
had enjoyed perfect health from the moment 
of their landing, and found no inconvenience 
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