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measures ; indeed, no interdict ever yet proved wholesome or salutary 

 that was laid on any branch of commerce ; and agriculture, the nurse 

 of traffic, can least be expected to thrive, without a latitude and 

 encouragement being given her, so wide and so thorough, that she 

 has no obstacle or thwart to abide, save those disasters of the seasons 

 of which Providence is the sole judge and giver. 



Thft revolution of 1789, which restored to each owner of the soil the 

 full exercise of his discretion over his own rightful possessions, has 

 put an end for ever to the mischievous system of restraints and restric- 

 tions, and taught that private advantage is public interest. Industry 

 is now free to create and continue resources of wealth, without fear 

 of the bugbear of national evil. This liberal system of legislation gives 

 us the power of satisfying the home market for consumption, and 

 producing an adequate supply for exportation ; an advantage of which 

 we can scarcely be again deprived, even should the iniquitous intent 

 enter the conception of some foe to social rights. 



