Oct. 9'^ -- Rode to Bennington, 50 miles.

Oct. lO^'^-- Preached, &c.

Oct. 11 ^'i-- Rode to Halifax, 36 miles.

Oct. 12«A-- At home.

GENERAL REMARKS.

July 2P* 1802.-- I this day passed thro' the affecting scene of parting with my family, for the term of three months, to journey into the Northern counties of New- York, and to perform the duties of a missionary. May I and my family enjoy divine

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protection ; and may the pleasure of meeting my family and people again, be greater than the sorrow of partmg with them.

I expected to have obtained some information respecting the northern country from the Revi M^ Field of Cherlamont, but was disappointed, as he was not at home. Proceeded from Cherlamont, on the turnpike, over Housic mountain. The land on the mountain appeared to be good. I am not a little surprised that it has not been settled. When I came to y® west side of y® mountain, I found before I began to descend the most sublime prospect I had ever seen. The high mountains, which present on all sides, apparently locking in with each other, -- the scattered fields upon those mountains -- the blooming appearance of vegetation -- and the valleys below filled with houses -- appearing to be sunk so low, as to be almost lost, was a prospect that led me into a train of agreeable and elevated reflections. Having passed down the mountain I came into the town of Adams, which is remarkable for limestone. 5 miles from Adams is Williamstown -- The College consists of about 90 scholars -- a president and 4 tutors. There are 2 eligant buildings -- standing on elevated ground about 40 rods from each other. I put up with Dr Fitcha valuable man -- and has an agreeable family.