274 On Liming Land. 
‘The quantity, per acre, proper for soils of different 
textures is by no means fixed; either here or in Eu- 
to stimulate and reward the labours of husbandry: and thus 
the inconveniencies of the distance from the ocean, will be 
amply compensated. Although wood (to preserve which they 
take no care) may be now in plenty, the coal will be in the 
greatest demand. Most of the heavy materials used in the 
Staffordshire (English) potteries, placed where they are 
principally on account of the coal for fuel in many parts of 
that coal country, are transported from a distance of 100 
miles and upwards. Steam (in our western country) must 
be substituted for water powers, where the streams fail for 
several months inthe year, beyond the western mountains. 
I have had kilns of lime burnt on my Belmont farm, 
(which is on the tide water of the Schuylkill) from limestone 
brought down the river, through the great falls, in a boat 
carrying 12 to 15 tons. Enterprising persons might establish, 
on alarge scale, some plan of this kind. The kilns might be 
erected on the tide waters ; and wood, or sea coal, for fuel, 
brought thereto, at a small expence. A profitable business 
might be thus established. A sufficient stock of stone for the 
season, could be transported, while the upper waters were 
boatable. The city being supplied wholly or partially from 
these kilns: with lime, the country would have it in greater 
plenty, for agricultural purposes. 
Itis to be much regretted, that the lower, or Norristhien, 
canal scheme has been interrupted, or failed. I have no doubt, 
however, but that, at no distant period, this canal will be com- 
pleted; or one will be carried on the western side of the 
Schuylkill ; where I have been always of opinion (and so was 
the most intelligent hydraulic engmeer we have had here) 
that it will be found to be the easiest, and least expensively 
practicable. Marble, limestone, lime, soap-stone (as well as 
