BY THE TRANSLATOR, 
WITH UNAFFECTED RESPECT, AND A HIGH SENSE OF THE 
TRUE DIGNITY OF THEIR PROFESSION, 
TO 
IN 
THE UNITED STATES: 
The followers of a pursuit the most responsible and hon* 
orable, when properly understood; and yet, in proper* 
tion to its importance, the least honored an** the worst 
paid, of all others. 
