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from what I have said, somewhat of the depend- 

 ence of all classes upon farmers. 



And hence you may learn the importance of 

 knowing something about farming. The more 

 you are acquainted with the subject, the more 

 just sentiments you will entertain of its impor- 

 tance of Its pleasures of its perplexities. 

 You will perceive the justice of giving to the 

 farmer a good price for what has cost him so 

 much toil. You will encourage him by every 

 means in your power, and on a wet day, or a 

 cold morning in January, when he has come 

 some ten or a dozen miles to bring you the rich 

 productions of his land, you will not be so 

 much disposed to get a "good bargain" at his 

 expense. 



Besides, with some knowledge of farming 

 you will be better able to judge of the qualities 

 of the products which are brought to market. 



