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 Having the results of these accurate trials to refer to, leaves it no longer a matter of conjecture in what manner a Road should be made, to accomplish most effectually the main object, that is, diminishing to the greatest possible degree the labour of Horses in draught.

Although the observations of scientific persons have lead to nearly similar conclusions, others have been in the habit down rules for Road-making at variance with all the established laws of motion; it is satisfactory to be able to produce a positive Proof by actual Experiment, of their opinions being wholly erroneous.

In this view, I consider Mr. Macneill's Invention for practical purposes on a large scale, one of the most valuable that has been lately given to the Public.