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be attentive to that circumstance. Though now, 

 blended in one political body, they are still distin- 

 guished by the places from which they sprang, and 

 look back to England, Scotland or Ireland as the 

 country of their ancestors. 



Hence have arisen societies distinguished by 

 names peculiarly adapted to each country, and so 

 far from prejudicing, they promote the general in- 

 terest of humanity by directing, and fixing the at- 

 tention to particular objects. 



Many acts of the most beneficial charity have 

 owned their existence to these societies. And 

 merit in distress might frequently have passed un- 

 noticed if there had not been a body to whom it 

 could make application with confidence of success. 



Even in a political view, considering this country 

 as deriving infinite benefit from the emigration of 

 foreigners, these societies have their use. They 

 may afford counsel and assistance to strangers upon 

 their first arrival, and by leading'^^^Mji to prosperity 

 encourage the emigration of others. 



