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and perhaps an elevated, place in Scotland. He was under 

 stood to be a leading- director in one of the first agricultural 

 societies in the world, and acted conspicuously in the public 

 matters of Perthshire, one of the most important counties of 

 his native country. He was considered to have a competent 

 knowledge of agriculture, and to be a person deserving of 

 credit. But his character renders the statements he has put 

 forth more mischievous, and their exposure more necessary. 

 To have censured Mr Fergusson s statements would have 

 been painful to my feelings under any circumstances, and is 

 especially so at present, when he is so far removed. It is, 

 however, a duty I owe my countrymen to be candid, and 

 they shall be allowed an opportunity of judging of our senti 

 ments on Canadian farming. 



After stating he has purchased a block of 7000 acres in the 

 township of Nichbl, he adds, &quot; In reference to the capabilities 

 of Nichol, I offer with some confidence the following calcu 

 lations. With a capital of L.500 sterling, which is equal to 

 L.600 currency, a man may purchase and improve 200 acres 

 of wild land in Nichol. 



FIRST YEAR. 



The purchase money of 206 acres, at $4 per acre, or L.I currency 

 per acre, ..... L.200 

 A log-house, ... ... 50 

 Some furniture for log-house, ... 20 

 Barn, including stable and cow-house, . 50 

 Household and other expenses till after har 

 vest, 30 



Clear, fence, and sow, 50 acres with wheat, at 



L.4 per acre, ...... 200 



L.550 



On the 50 acres of wheat he will have 25 



bushels per acre, which, at 4s. 6d. per 



bushel, L.281 5 



Deduct expense of harvesting, . . L.35 5 

 Household and other expenses, * . 46 



81 5 



Clears the first year, , L.200 



