It is this which has made cities spring up amidst the forests with such inconceivable rapidity; and could they once be thoroughly persuaded that any point of the ocean had a hoard of dollars beneath it, I have not the slightest doubt that in about eighteen months we should see a snug covered rail-road leading direct to the spot.
I was told at New York, that in many parts of the state it was usual to pay the service of the Presbyterian ministers in the following manner.

Once a year a day is fixed, on which some member of every family in a congregation meet at their minister's house in the afternoon.

They each bring an offering (according to their means) of articles necessary for housekeeping.

The poorer members leave their contributions in a large basket, placed for the purpose, close to the door of entrance.

Those of more importance, and more calculated to do honour to the piety of the donors, are carried into the room where the company is assembled.