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tribute to the genius of American Science, in the work of the 

 Coast Survey. From ignorance most profound we have been 

 raised to knowledge almost perfect; and well may the commercial 

 communities by their associations and exchanges bear the testi- 

 mony to its value that they do, and have done in times past ; as 

 might the whole people for the wise legislation that established 

 the work, that has defended it, and we may hope will perpetuate 

 it for its inestimable benefits to them all. 



