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obje61 of all, from the Prince to the mcrnest 
ot his subie<5fs. 
These hints, therefore, important only as 
far as they are true, we recommend to the 
mature consideration oi your Lordship and 
the other members of the Board of Agricul- 
ture, begging that you will impress them 
strongly on the minds of men in power. 
And we call on the united exertions of all 
men of rank, talents, influence, and property 
to co-operate with you in extending the 
praclical knowledge of that science to which 
all others are subordinate, instead of wasting 
your time on frivolous pursuits or airy spe- 
culations. 
A theory without experience or pradfice 
stands upon no basis : it resembles a beauti- 
ful tower built on a volcano, in perpetual 
danger of being blown up or of sinking in 
the abyss. Cherish and encourage, then, 
the pradlical husbandman, that he may in- 
stru6f and guide your sons to the true path 
of national happiness. Let agriculture be 
the primary objedl of all ; not only because it 
