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superiority for which it was once so famous; and 

 that, by perseverance and attention to this im- 

 portant object, we may in time be enabled to 

 produce not only as fine wool as can be obtained 

 from any other country, but may also, in the same 

 breed, be able to conjoin with it every other de- 

 sirable quality, such as closeness of fleece, beauty 

 and utility of form, hardiness, a capability of being 

 easily fattened, largeness of size, and other valuable 

 properties, adapted to every peculiarity of situation 

 in these islands. 



