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an ownership in the soil and consequent patriotism. Whatever class 

 owns the land of a country should feel the highest regard for the mate* 

 rial interesl of the country, and in the enforcement of laws for the pres : 

 ervation of peace and the protection of persons and property in the 

 country. They should be educated and instructed so as to advance the 

 standard of civilization, and exert those humanizing influences which 

 distinguish the cultivated man from the ignorant savage. More knowl- 

 edge, more light and social position, should be the aim and end of 

 every farmer in the land. 



