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would, doubtless, be considerable; but not much more than the strong post. and rail fences, that are now in use; and whose duration is only temporary; whereas the mound coppice hedges, that are here pro- posed, would, with the ordinary care and expence of repairs, which fences of every kind are liable to, continue for ages. While the value of their shelter, from the day they were raised, would be tenfold that of the extra expence in forming them.

This expence, however, is not to be borne by tenants, without suitable remuneration. In general, proprietors should make the improvement, and tenants pay an adequate advance of rent. Or, where tenants, of capi- tal and spirit, have long leases, let them effect it; and be allowed an adequate sum, for the remainder of uhprovement, whenever they quit, or their leases expire.

Whether we estimate the saving of pro- perty, and rescuing from a state of misery thousands of useful and inoffensive animals, ‘n severe winters; or the increase of health to the human species, inhabiting this exten- sive and valuable tract of country; this im- provement is most desireable. And, alter

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