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when he has so large a field open to his skill and capital in the CH. XXVII. 



cultivation of tea, cinchona, and coffee. . 



Agriculture. 



Much discussion has arisen regarding the sale of land by 



auction in opposition to selection, and various opinions have been 

 given. This much may be said, that at a meeting some few 

 years ago of various officials and non-officials the unanimous 

 opinion was that auctions were detrimental to the agricultural 

 interests of the Hills, and their abolishment was strongly recom- 

 mended. 



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