This sentiment is corroborated by the fact, that in the vine countries of France, where weak wines are as abundant as cider, in a plentiful season in Pennsylvania, and where all, poor and rich, drink of them freely, there is comparatively no drunkenness. The writer of this note, some years ago, travelled in France in different directions about 1200 miles; and took notice in the whole journey of but two drunken men, and excepting three or four instances, always had his accommodations at an inn, the most likely place to find intemperance. As you go northward into the colder countries of Holland and the north of Germany, where the vine cannot be cultivated but with great difficulty, and wine is too high priced to be commonly used, you may observe the progress of drunkenness almost by the degrees of latitude. Immediately previous to this journey in France, I spent several months in Germany, where I drank coffee regularly twice a day, and was afflicted almost daily with headach. In France, where I seldom used coffee, but frequently weak wine at breakfast, as well as at other times, I had no headach. Should this be generally the effect, it would be another reason in favour of cultivating the vine in the United States. I am no friend to wine bibbers, nor would I be willing to encourage in the remotest degree the use of inebriating liquors, but I should like very much to see a vine such as Joseph Cooper's on every farm in our country.--ED. If 2170 square feet produced 32 gallons, then one acre which is 43,560 square feet would produce about 20 barrels, or 640 gallons but allowing space for avenues, say about 15 barrels, or 480 gallons. It is expected that the crop of grapes for 1807 will produce much more than those of 1806. One acre yielding 480 gallons, at $1.00, is - - - $480.00 at $1.50, is - - - $720.00 This holds out a profitable culture to farmers. C. E. TO THE EDITORS OF THE RURAL MAGAZINE. The "_Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture_," at a late meeting, passed a resolution to recommend the use of Malt Liquors, in preference to Ardent Spirits, on farms;--and appointed the subscribers a Committee to procure and publish Directions to enable Farmers to Brew Beer.--They have accordingly the pleasure to send a pamphlet published by the proprietors of a patent English brewing apparatus, which was imported by a gentleman of Philadelphia; and also some directions by an eminent brewer, to enable families to brew beer with the common household utensils. The apparatus was tried last year by one of our members, and found to answer perfectly.--It was imported with the view to general utility, not to private profit, and we understand may be purchased at first cost.[4] [4] The Editors will direct where it may be seen. RICHARD PETERS, } JAMES MEASE, } ROBERTS VAUX, } ISAAC C. JONES, } _Committee._ _Philadelphia, June, 1820._ DIRECTIONS FOR BREWING