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AGRICULTURISTS. 



The time is now arrived when formidable attempts are 

 making, and will no doubt be vigorously prosecuted, for 

 Repealing the Corn Laws. 



Nothings therefore, ought to be more acceptable to 

 the Agricultural Public, at the present moment, than 

 the introduction of any object calculated to improve the 

 condition and strengthen the hands of all who are 

 interested in the cultivation of the soil, or any improve- 

 ment 'that can in any way enable the English Farmer 

 to stand up successfully against Foreign competition. 



To prove that British Farmers are not at present 

 in a condition to compete successfully with Farmers 

 abroad, it is only necessary to take a slight glance at 

 the importation of Agricultural produce, the whole of 

 which might be grown here hy the application of cheaper 

 and belter manures, thus insuring an adequate supply 

 to meet the increasing demands of the people. The 

 importation of Foreign produce, in the year IS3'5, 



