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the public, we feel aggrieved at what we consider the injustice as well as the inexpediency of some of the remarks. Ever since we began this article, we have seen new proof that the American artist has no cause to complain of a want of patronage, in the liberal prices paid in Boston for several works of a favorite artist of Philadelphia immediately on their arrival. Still we would urge on the public the necessity of a liberal and enticing encouragement of the arts. They are eminently useful to the community. They are an ornament at home and are known abroad. They elevate and refine the national character, and may even in time protect the country that has fostered them. They have saved cities from fire and pillage, and given a character of sacredness in the communities that honored them. Greece owes to her ancient arts, more than any other cause, her still cherished hope of independence. The strength of her citadel lies more in her