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CIVILISATION BY COMMERCE. 
dentially intended to suj3ersede this inhuman traffic, 
is on the increase, though slightly. If we can pave 
the way for the civilising steps of European coni- 
merce, either by treaties or by personal influence, 
we shall have accomplished a great work. Let us 
hope and pray that the necessary health, strength, 
and power of persuasion be granted to us ! 
