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proof of this was necessary, it might be found in the character 

 of those who, at all times, even from that of the " man who 

 dwelt in the land of U/.," to even ours, have followed it as an 

 occupation. Of this, many examples, both in our own and other 

 countries, might readily be presented, but to cite such 1 feel to 

 be unnecessary. In bringing about that improvement in agricul- 

 tural practice, that advance in agricultural science, of which we 

 are so sanguine, the various agricultural societies have been gen- 

 erally instrumental. Among them the Essex County Agricultural 

 Society holds a prominent place ; and the good it has already 

 effected, is, t am convinced, a sufficient inducement to its mem- 

 bers to perseverance in their efforts, and in those measures by 

 which that good has been attained, until what are now, to some 

 extent, vague conjectures, shall become established facts, and the 

 practice of husbandry be reduced to a system, conducted on 

 principles as well ascertained as those of the exact sciences. 



