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CENERAL OBSERVATIONS.

Ir is an old, and very just remark, that nothing travels so slow, as improvements in husbandry; nor can it be well other- wise, when it is considered, what obstacles they have to sur- mount, amidst the contracted tracks of provincial custom, and deep-rooted prejudice.

That agriculture has increased of late, and a spirit of liberality with it, is certain. We now see, in many parts of England, spots judiciously cultivated, and made the most of:— but still hus- bandry is far from its zenith. The material improvements that point towards such an attainment, I consider to be,

1st— The knowledge and introduction of the best modes, and

such as are most apposite to the soil.

2dly— The cultivation of the waste land.

And, lastly— Calling forth, and justly rewarding, the exertions of the industrious cottager.

These, in my opinion, are essential to make agriculture per- fect; and it is with no small degree of satisfaction, and pleasure, I am enabled to state,—that the most ILLUSTRIOVS CHARAC- TER IN THE KINGDoOM has recently set an example, upon a great and extensive scale, for the purpose of effecting, in this particular district, such desirable benefits, on which the comfort and happiness, of the community so much depends;— An exam- ple well entitled to general attention, imitalion, and adoption.

The Great Park at Windsor, on the death of the late Ranger, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, some few years ago, reverted to HIs MajEsrv. It then consisted of about 3, 800 acres, of which about 200 acres were covered with water, 200 plantation, 300 meadow, and 200 in arable; the remainder

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