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It is rare that any subject of greater magnitude calls for legisla- 

 tive deliberation. Upon the 'action which this receives, depends, 

 in large measure, not only the extent and degree to which agricul- 

 tural knowledge shall be disseminated among the farmers of the 

 State, but also the degree of progress which shall be made in all 

 the arts of life ; the future development of our untold natural 

 resources ; in a word, the productiveness of our whole domain, 

 and its position and power as a State. 



Questions pertaining to the existence, integrity and honor of 

 our common country, and to moral health and prosperity alone 

 take higher rank. May Infinite wisdom guide the deliberations 

 to the best possible results. 



S. L. GOODALE, 



Secreiary of the Board of Agriculture. 

 January, 1864. 



