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being cheaper, is now invariably applied to that 
use. The larix on account of its incorruptibility is 
precisely the thing wanted; and because it neither 
fhrinks, nor warps, nor splits, it is rendered pecu- 
liarly proper for doors and other pannelled works, 
where neatnefs and closenefs are required, especial- 
ly in such situations where great thicknefs or weight 
would be improper. It is therefore superior to ma- 
hogony, and every other known wood for pannelling 
coaches, and other light thin works of the same 
kind. . 
Machinery. 
It is of so much consequence for the true going 
of machinery, to have it made of wood that will not 
warp, that the operators find themselves in general re- 
duced to the necefsity of making these forthe most part 
of mahogony ; the price of which being thus enhan- 
ced, from the great consumption of this article, it 
becomes a heavy additional charge to the cxpence of 
erecting extensive manufactures. But as larch wood 
fhrinks and warps lefs than mahogony, and is strong- 
er and more durable, while it’ may be afforded at 
lefs than one tenth of the price, whenever it comes 
into general use for this purpose it will be a great 
national advantage. 
Barrel staves. 
Much money is sent out of Britain annually for 
barrel staves, and heading, which as soon as larch 
wood becomes common, will no longer be necefsary ; 
as itis in every respect better calculated for that 
purpose than any other known wood in Europe. 
Wot only in regard to diminithing the first cost will 
