w and frost; over which the wind in its passage
acquires that piercing keenness which is felt as far as the Gulf of
Mexico, but more severely in the Canadas, New-Brunswick, and
Nova-Scotia.

The prevailing winds, from October to April, are from the north and
north-west, during most of which period the air, though frequently
intensely keen, is clear and healthy. December is a temperate, pleasant
winter month. In January the heavy falls of snow commence, and the
drifting storms prevail chiefly in February and March; but these are
not so frequent as formerly, and the major part of the winter is clear,
hard weather.

In April the spring commences, and the winds are chiefly from the east
north-east, which occasion dull, heavy weather. The rivers, lakes, and
streams break up this month. As May advances, the weather becomes
settled, and the mornings are uncommonly fine. The sun, which rises a
little after four o'clock, diffuses his beams in full splendor through
an unclouded sky. This is the usual month for sowing and planting on
the high land. The intervale and low lands are generally later in
drying, and are generally cultivated in June. The prevailing winds in
the summer are from the south and south-west, veering at times to the
eastward, but never continuing long to the north-west. In the first
part of June the cold is considerable at night, frequently attended
with frosts, particularly at the changes of the moon, which sometimes
injure the early flowering fruits; and it is not till after the summer
solstice that the night air loses its chilliness. This is no doubt
occasioned by the snow, which lies undissolved in the deep recesses of
the forest, as well as by the waters of the numerous rivers, lakes, &c.
all which are swoln at this season; and by the cold acquired by the
earth during the winter, which requires the full effect of the sun's
influence, till late in June, before it is sufficiently heated. As soon
as the earth is so thoroughly warmed that the nights lose their chill,
vegetation becomes surprisingly rapid. In a few days, plants that
appeared yellow and stunted, assume a deep green, and show a vigorous
growth; and in less than a week, should a shower intervene, the face of
the country exhibits the most luxurious vegetation, sufficient to
astonish those who have only been familiar with temperate climates.

September is a pleasant month: the air is serene and pure. The rivers
and streams are usually lower this