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him look round ; and count the men of property, and in- 

 fluence, and usefuhiess, in his neiglibourhood, and town : 

 who began with the inheritance of their fathers. No 

 arithmetic will be necessary to finish the computation. 

 3. He will use his property in the education of his sons. 

 The agriculturist sustains an honorable rank, and acts 

 an imporant part, in society. His labor and skill pro- 

 duces all^ which every other class consumes. He ought,' 

 therefore, to be thoroughly acquainted with the nature 

 of his employment. He should call to his aid the sciences ; 

 especially, chemistry and natural philosophy ; which are 

 intimately connected with the science of agriculture ; in 

 as much, as they show the properties of soils, and ma- 

 nures ; and their adaptation to the various classes of 

 vegetation. 



He ought to be acquainted with the geography, the 

 natural and civil history of his own, and of other coun- 

 tries. And his mind, and thoughts, and character, should 

 be elevated, by a knowledge of general literature. 



He should understand the condition and wants of the 

 uncivihzed millions, inhabiting the earth ; for, he must 

 aid in their emancipation from heathenism. 



As a citizen of a great Republic, and, as a freeman, 

 he should understand his rights : the foundation, on 

 which they rest : and the principles, which should gov- 

 ern their exercise. Liberty is yet striving for her do- 

 minion, on the earth. Her last struggle with despotism 

 and depravity is at hand. Over this united host, this 

 unholy alliance, she will triumph. But this victory is to 

 be achieved, by corresponding efforts of her friends. 

 Every proprietor of the soil should be armed for the 

 conflict, with all the panoply, which knowledge and pa- 

 triotism can supply. 



