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tained in foreign valuable papers on Chemistry , Mine- 
ralogy, Natural Philosophy, Arts, Sciences, and Agri- 
culture, with the proper cultivation of which, undoubt- 
edly the truest interests of every country, but especially 
our own, are closely connected. 
We might expatiate, largely, on the great utility of 
such a work, but this would be unnecessary, since our 
numerous artists and manufacturers will readily perceive 
that they may derive from it the plainest and easiest 
means to lessen labour and unnecessary application. In 
some it will awaken reflection on a favourite pursuit ; 
new sources of industry and emolument will be pointed 
out to others, and the practical knowledge of many will 
receive improvement and unexpected aid. Standing, as 
it were upon the shoulders of our transatlantic rivals, we 
may hope to catch new views of the prospect before us, 
which will enable us to shorten the road to ultimate per- 
fection. 
In this work, Science, which is of no party, will equal- 
ly distribute her favours to all. It is avowedly a work 
of practical utility, in which all are equally concerned. 
Its object is to make that ours, which may subserve both 
public and private interest. To practical information all 
other objects are merely secondary ; speculative opinions 
will therefore as seldom as possible be obtruded. 
A selection will appear in the Emporium, which will 
render it a kind of text hook to our citizens, and which, 
if successfully continued, it is hoped will prove a valua- 
ble library of useful knowledge to every class of society. 
Although what has been mentioned will form the pro- 
minent features of our publication, it is intended likewise 
