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greater part of that arable and, which is a mere

puddle of water during all the wet season, or| being partially relieved by surface draining, re- mains ina cold, unwholesome, perishing state all winter, to produce acrop of corn at harvest, which barely pays expences, would return in one year the expence of draining, and continue during a long lease in a sound and healthy state. On wet and difficult clays, or boggy grounds, which the tenant has not property or leisure to drain, it would be highly to the advantage of both landlord and tenant, were the former to advance the necessary sums on proper security.

At the commencement of a new year, we will suppose the careful farmer has before him a correct statement, lately taken, of his stock, its condition and value, with a general prospect of the present and probable future situation of his concern: from such certain documents, he will be able to pro- ceed on his business in a regular and methodical way; and consequently with a greater assurance of success than if every thing(a too frequent case) were left to custom, mere chance, and the exertion of the: moment. He will have a clear view of his funds, and how far they may be equa} to any eligible improvements; he will combine his own convenience with the actual and probable state of the markets, in order'to an advantageous disposal of his corn and cattle, and will determine from experience and reflection upon the propriety of continuing, or varying his course of crops, or of making any changes in the quantity or quality of his live stock.

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