AND THE VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
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but the question will be as to time and arrangements. It will not 
be the fault of the Society if the time is not almost immediate; and 
the arrangements such as to gratify every one who wishes well 
to the St. Pancras School, and to the veterinary art. 
They who are at the head of the Agricultural Society — the 
moving powers of it — are well aware of the magnitude of the 
object which they have pledged themselves to accomplish ; they 
are aware of their responsibility to the whole agricultural body, 
and to their country; and they will do their duty. 
They will fully accomplish their object — at the St. Pancras 
school if they can. There they would rejoice to accomplish it. 
We trust that no delusive plans will be proposed — no half mea- 
sures attempted ; but that with good faith, and the kindliest feel- 
ings, all parties will unite. 
We were much gratified to hear Mr. Sewell, at the close of his 
introductory lecture, in November last, express himself so warmly 
and so properly with regard to this most desirable extension of the 
students’ education. He spoke of the hope with which the agri- 
culturist was inspired, that the benefits of our art would be extended 
to every animal that formed a part of the wealth of the farmer and 
of the country. He alluded to the circumstances which, without 
much impeachment of industry or good intention had prevented 
the full working out of the plan of the founders of the Veterinary 
College, but which should no longer exert any baneful influence, 
or, indeed, have existence. He placed the question on its proper 
grounds, the interests of the agriculturist and the country, the 
claims of humanity, and the honour of the veterinary profession. 
He expressed himself willing to contribute, to the full extent of his 
power, to the accomplishment of what now appeared to be the 
general wish, the general demand. 
This was as it should be. The Professors and the Governors of 
the Veterinary College may be assured, and, we trust, are begin- 
ning to see, that every branch of veterinary instruction must now 
be placed on its true level. No portion must be omitted — no por- 
tion considered as merely subsidiary to others — glanced at, now and 
then, and that somewhat too rapidly, and then heard no more of 
for weeks. Each must occupy its full time — each must receive its 
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