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specific distinction, because the broad-tailed African 
sheep in general, so far as my knowledge extends, are 
much inferior to these. All I have known (except some, 
Persian sheep) with broad tails, have beenan unprofitable 
Face 5 though no doubt, as they occupy so great.a por- 
tion of the habitable globe, there must be, among them, 
many valuable kinds. phopoadg 
My experience and observations as to the ‘Tunis 
sheep, are founded on a knowledge of them for a period 
of thirteen years. The benefits arising from their propa- 
gation have accrued, in the greatest degree, to others. 
For it may be seen, that- my advantages—except 
in the real pleasure, and solid satisfaction I derive to 
myself from even the partial success of my efforts— 
have been small indeed. I see no cause to claim any 
merit over others, on this account. Reasonable emolu- 
ment is the just reward, of all who risk or labour in laud- 
able pursuits. I do not aim at establishing this on the 
depretiation of other good breeds ;_ being only desirous 
that it should take its proper rank among them. 
There should be varieties of races and kinds ; to suit 
not only local circumstances, but also different objects, 
for which they are intended. I believe with Culley (on 
live stock :. page 153,) ‘that breed is the best that 
brings the most. profit, in flee and carcase together, 
from the same-ground, in equal times.” I do not hesi- 
tate to avow my persuasion, that the Zunis mountain 
sheep will, in the long run, compete with any, in this 
view of the subject. The temporary price of better 
wool, with ail that has een said of its presumed sta- 
bility, does not alter my opinion. Plenty or scarcity of 
_ an article, and shifting demand for it, operate on price. 
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