To the Same.

Northampton, Aug. 9, 1866.

Arrived here on Tuesday evening. I have attended one of the conferences of this amiable body [the American Association for the Advancement of Science].

To a listener who permits the free play, and has room for the happiness, of the malevolent affections, it was tolerable. What greatness of mind and character such debates force upon the attention — by contrast! I shall drive up to Ashfield, bringing Lesley and his little girls, who will visit their friends in Cummington. Lesley has consented to be my companion in a visit to you for a day; and I have no doubt you will extend to him the hospitality which Gurney forfeits by his ill-arranged engagements and occupations.