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THE VETERINARIAN, AUGUST 1, 1855. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. 
Cicero. 
THE ERENCH AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION. 
Did we need any apology for occupying our pages with 
particulars relating to the “ International Exhibition of 
Cattle/ 5 lately held in the French capital, we have it in the 
fact that the science of agriculture, and especially in all which 
relates to the breeding and rearing of animals, is so inti- 
mately united with the practice of veterinary medicine, that 
their disjunction would materially injure our national pros- 
perity. Nor is this the less true if we pass the limits of our 
own “ sea-girt Isle/ 5 and view those sciences in their world- 
wide extension. Everywhere we find that to the one 
belongs the production of living wealth, and to the other the 
preservation of these animated riches. They are branches of 
the same tree, and their union is as natural ; therefore 
together must they be cultivated, so as to be productive of 
real and lasting good. 
Besides these considerations, we deem it but right to lend 
our humble aid to keep up the union which now happily 
exists between the two countries. Governments may co- 
operate, but weak will be their effects unless the people 
fraternise. We have been eye-witnesses to the fact, that feelings 
of cordial friendship rule the actions of our neighbours and 
allies towards us, and as Englishmen we are proud to show 
the same noble bond binds us to them. Only here and there 
is a barrier that can stem the torrent of despotism which 
threatens to overrun Europe, and engulf our liberties, and 
enslave our consciences. That these or similar considerations 
have had their influence with the government of France in 
setting the example of an international exhibition of agri- 
cultural products cannot be doubted ; and the success which 
has attended their efforts marks the wisdom of the act. 
