Pedestrianism

FAVOURITE PUBSUITS. 217 and insignificant. Capt. Barclay neither stu­ dies the vicissitudes of the weather, nor the changes of the season, but pursues his plans, either as to businessor amusement, with per­ severing assiduity. As the ownerof an extensiveestate, his in^ tercourse with the neighbouring proprietors is frequent and friendly; and those whom either politics or inclination lead himto asso­ ciate with, are the mostrespectable characters of the county. His connection with his te- mantry is supported by all those ties which naturally bind a proprietor to that useful class of men, They are industrious and thriving. They receive their farms at a fair price; for he knows the value of the land, and that his own interest is combined with their prosperity. Under such circumstances, it is to be expected that much civility will reciprocally take place. His tenantry accord­ ingly participatewarmly in every thing con­ nected with his welfare, and, in return, his services are ever ready to promote theircom­ fort and happiness. E e Capt.