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come barren, consisting alone of the simple earths, with- out any admixture of vegetable matter; consequently

there could be no accumulation of this substance on the

surface, asis the case to an immense degree at present.-

As such there cannot be a doubt, but that the present in- complete process of putrefaction, oxygenation, or solution of organic bodies, has been established by the Great Creator of all things for wise and benevolent purposes; especially when it shall be understood, that the apparent imperfections of this(to a certain degree) insoluble system are, as they respect agriculture and vegetation, to be remedied, when necessary, by the ingenuity and indus=

try of man.

A frequent exposure of fresh surfaces to the action of

the air, asin the case of fallowing, will, by promoting

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oxygenation, increase the insolubility of vegetable mat--

ters contained in the soil.

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