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session of Congress, which commenced the 5th instant, I can give but little 

 attention to matters out of the line of my immediate avocations. I did not, 

 however, omit the occasion, at the opening of the session, to call the attention of 

 that body to the importance of agriculture. What will be the result, I know not at 

 present; but if it should be favourable, the hints which you will have it in your 

 power to give cannot fail of being gratefully received by the members who may 

 constitute the Board.&quot; 



