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agriculturist knows, nourishes his land, without 

 which he can expect no crop. In the production 

 of artificial light, all depends upon the supply of 

 combustive material and agents which support 

 or promote the process, which, in proportion to 

 quantity and quality, afford a good or bad kind 

 of illumination. In the warming of buildings 

 the maximum temperature can only be obtained 

 by instituting an operation of the laws of com- 

 bustion upon materials capable of undergoing 

 that process, and, likewise, by the operation of 

 laws within the animal organism, if we need 

 strength (force), it must first be supplied in the 

 shape of sound, dry provender. 



There is a very erroneous idea, at least to my 

 perception, entertained by many, that where a 

 draught horse is required for moving extreme 

 weights he should be large and ponderous. If the 

 dealer is inquired of, l< You want weight," says 

 he. If a friend be appealed to, a similar recom- 

 mendation is given. It is in this way many r.se- 

 less, heavy-legged, unsightly, lugubrious, and 

 slovenly animals are tolerated. What these are 

 supposed to gain by superior capabilities in mov- 

 ing weights they lose in speed, and hence are 

 seen creeping along the streets, and, as occurs in 

 some towns, creating quite an obstruction to 

 general traffic. 



It appears to me that strength is required, not 

 absolute weight, but a good development of 







