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than all the diplomacy of the general government since the 

 Declaration of Independence. Through its exertions a new 

 impulse has been given to education; and I was exceedingly 

 rejoiced last winter when I saw that an appropriation had been 

 obtained for the Agricultural College, and only regretted that it 

 was not larger. 



Perhaps it may not be improper for me here to allude to the 

 location of a kindred institution in its neighborhood. I allude 

 to the People's College, which has been recently located at 

 Havana, because it was thought by some that there was to be a 

 rivalry between them. Such is not the design; there is room 

 enough for all, and the only rivalry, if any, will be which shall 

 do the most good. It is true, the People's College has a farm, and 

 will teach Agriculture and Horticulture; but it will also be pre- 

 pared to give a practical education in the whole range of mecha- 

 nics, compelling the education of the hands as well as the head 

 and heart, and sending forth its students for usefulness in what- 

 ever walk of life their lot may fall. And we hope to place in 

 the hands of the Society, during the present year, the results of 

 experiments that will be worthy of consideration. 



Mr. President, I have already exceeded my allotted time, and 

 in closing, permit me to return you and the Executive Committee 

 my most hearty thanks for the honor which they confer upon me 

 in placing me in the position which I have occupied here this 

 evening. 



