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ADDENDA.

Stover

Canal.

since the spirited exertions of the proprietor of the canal has somuch reduced the distance and rate of carriage ; heretofore, nothalf the quantity wanted by the potteries could be obtained. Byreturn of the clay ships, the whole country is well supplied withcoals.

Another advantage attending the construction of this canal, ofno small importance to land-owners or holders, is, the branches areso contrived that, with the superfluous water, well mixed withthe mud, the lands adjoining are floated ; and I have the best in-formation to fay, this mode of irrigation has been attended withthe most beneficial advantages to this active and noble spiritedproprietor: this has been done under the direction of Mr. Grayof Exeter. Also, the great advantage attending plenty of manureat a cheap rate, has been so amply experienced by the neighbour-ing land-owners, that the proprietor has experienced the mostsatisfactory testimonies of having imparted a lasting benefit tohis neighbours, who have all been forward to accommodate thisundertaking ; particularly Lord Courtney, who, with a libera-lity becoming his rank, has granted permission for the canal togo through some extensive grounds belonging to his lordship.

The whole of this canal, and nearly all the ground throughwhich it passes, belongs to James Templer, Esq; of Stover Lodge,Devon ; has been executed at his entire charge; and is an ex-ample of what may be achieved by an individual, who deems theprosperity of his neighbour, the advancement of commerce, andthe good of his country—objects worthy his study and attention.

SANKEY