ENGLISH FARMERS AGITATING. 



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archy,&quot; as the landlord class is called, are well aware that 

 the scepter of power is passing from them. Therefore, 

 being wise in their generation, they seek to conciliate the 

 farmers by temporizing, and condescending patronage. 

 The meetings of the Chambers of Agriculture are at- 



One of the Grievances of English Farmers. 



tended by dukes, marquises, viscounts, 

 earls, and so on, including the &quot;knights 

 of low degree&quot; and esquires of still &quot;less 

 dignity.&quot; These blue-blood gentry are 

 fully alive to the fact that, unless they can keep the farm 

 ers and the people in good humor, their power will depart 

 from them, and, perhaps, their property as well. Therefore, 



