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good work. I have no exact laws to propose that could cor- 

 rect the evil noticed ; nor if such should be made, could they 

 be enforced. But there are great opportunities for influence 

 that will suggest themselves to the members of this Con- 

 gress ; and now, while our science as a popular study, and 

 our country, are both young, is the time for work. In the 

 many ways and places we are working for birds, opportunities 

 are frequent for a little care and thought in our choice of 

 names. The matter may appear unimportant to most of 

 you, but among the many things before this convention, 

 which I willingly acknowledge are of more importance, I 

 dare to hope that my protest, and my appeal, will not be 

 entirely forgotten. 



