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such terms, as will give satisfaction to all concernedi, 

 he fhould attentively observe the annual produce of j 

 the lands in his own immediate pofsefsion; or if he has 

 not had an opportunity of making proper observations 

 of this kind for a sufficient length of time, the books 

 of his man of businefs, relating to this subject, regu- 

 larly kept for some years, will supply that defect : 

 for by observing the medium prices of grain 'for a 

 a certain number of years past, and the annual pro- 

 duce of a certain number of acres for the same space 

 of time, by comparing the acres to be let, with those 

 under his own management, making allowance for 

 the difference of soil, if there is any, and by compa-- 

 ring the probable future prices with the actual pre- 

 sent ones, and deducting expence of management, he 

 will be able to judge, with confidence, of the value 

 of his farms, without depending on the judgement 

 of any man. 



There are two things necefsary with regard to those 

 who propose to enter into leases, or take farms, and 

 these are, that they be men of some substance, and 

 in point of moral character unexceptionable. When a 

 proprietor, then, after minute inquiry, is satisfied with 

 regard to a man's temper, his sense, his manners, 

 and taste for religion, he fhould giv€ him the prefe- 

 rence, though he may happen not to be so wealthy as 

 his rivals ; for his diligence, and sobriety, and wisdom, 

 will create wealth ; but wealth can never make a i 

 fool a wise man, nor the society happy with which 

 he is connected. From inattention to this subject 

 may be traced all the troubles and vexation which 

 proprietors meet with from their tenants, and many 



