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of truth. It is therefore hoped that those who are dis- 

 posed to examine and discuss this important subject, 

 will avail themselves of the Farmers' Cabinet for that 

 purpose. X. 



We copy the above for the purpose of eliciting facts 

 and arguments as to the operation of lime. We shall 

 not recommend this article to our brethren as a manure, 

 until we know more of its virtues. In England, lime 

 is applied abundantly to various crops. The theory of 

 its operation is by no means well settled. It has com- 

 monly been supposed that lime is analogous to wood- 

 ashes, and" may be used wherever they are used. 

 X. adopts the theory, that lime prevents the too rapid 

 decomposition of vegetable matter. Then it must act 

 directly the reverse of ashes. They certainly hasten 

 decomposition. We want more facts, and then the- 

 ory. — Ed. 



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Come, brother farmers, draw up rather closer now, 

 since we have become a little acquainted, and let us 

 lay plans to have an abundance next year, though 

 some of us fell a little short the past season. The 

 governor tells us, in his late message, that the energies 

 of an enterprising people on a fertile soil, have, under 

 Providence, much improved our condition. It is en- 

 couraging to have people in high places take notice 

 of us, and we will show the world that a little com- 

 mendation shall not be lost on us. We wander : now 

 blow out that candle on the mantel-piece, for we did 

 not meet this evening to read, and we will talk by that 

 fire-light, which shineth enough to enlighten the whole 



