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Seasonable public notice will be given of the place of the Plow- 

 ing and Spading Matches, hour of commencing, means of convey- 

 ance, &c. 



The best evidence of pedigree of Cattle, Horses, and other choice 

 live stock, is highly important. 



Subjects for the consideration of the National Convention of Far- 

 mers, Gardeners, and Silk Culturists, of the greatest national interest, 

 will claim its attention. 



The due protection of American Industry — a system of Internal 

 Improvement — an Agricultural Department of the general govern- 

 ment, to watch over and foster this precious interest, conformable to 

 the earnest recommendation of General Washington to Congress and 

 the people of the United States, over fifty years ago. 



More general attention is demanded of our people to the preserva- 

 tion, in their purity, of the best breeds of Cattle, Horses, &c., espe- 

 cially Sheep, so that our skilful manufacturers, to whom all praise is 

 due, may not be compelled to resort to European markets for the 

 materials of fine cloth. 



Wool and Woolens occupy a large space in the commerce of the 

 world; besides, in our climate, woolen fabrics are indispensable to 

 our comfortable existence. Samples are requested from different 

 states, particularly from pure bloods. The Institute will provide 

 some of the best specimens from Europe, that comparisons may be 

 made. Samples from flocks which have been longest in the country 

 will enable us to judge whether the climate has deteriorated or im- 

 proved its finenels and value, and also indicate the most favorable 

 portion of our country for growing this great staple. 



The establishment of Colleges and Schools in the States of the 

 Union, for teaching practical agricultural knowledge, will also claim 

 the attention of the Convention. 



Within the last forty years, by the application of science to man- 

 ufactures, the principal clothing of our people has been produced by 

 less than one half the labor which before that time was required. 

 Who can say the severity of agricultural labor might not have been 

 mitigated in proportion, if the farmer had appreciated the power of 

 knowledge which, unfortunately too many have contemned and 



