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than to see his drains running merrily. In permanent grass 

 they may be placed anywhere, and some unobtrusive corner 

 can generally be found for them in arable land. We finish 

 with masonry every important outfall, and consider the few 

 shillings which this costs one of the most satisfactory items 

 in our drainage expenditure. 



July 20, 1850. 



No. 1. Section of Land before it is Drained. 



1. Surface Soil. 3. Water of Evaporation. 



2. Water-Table. 4. Water of Capillary Attraction. 



5. Water of Drainage or Stagnant Water. 



No. 2. /Section of Land after it is Drained. 



1. Surface Soil. 3. Water of CapiUary Attraction. 



2. Water-Table. 4. Water of Drainage, or Stagnant Water. 



