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ject. On the ground of science it may afford inquiry and 
useful investigation; as it relates to the lasting advantage 
of our state, I hope there does not remain a single doubt ; 
that the inspector general of flour ought to possess experi¬ 
ence in farenacious substances, and some acquaintance with 
the relative qualities of wheat, of our own and the southern 
states, it is presumed, does not admit of a single question* 
I had designed to offer some remarks on ipanufacturing 
flour, as well as on the benefit and best mode of preserving 
wheat, but time does not permit. 
Should the doctrines and sentiments embraced in this 
address, meet with a favorable reception by the Society, it 
may embolden me to present a communication at a future 
day, somewhat in conformity with the subject now but im¬ 
perfectly treated. Perhaps I have trespassed too long on 
the time and patience of the Society. 
