284 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



aids in developing its vast resources adds not only to the grandeur 

 of the State but to the happiness and prosperity of the individual 

 citizen. 



It should not be forgotten that this prosperity is, in a great 

 measure, the effect of the enlightened policy of our State 

 government in past years, in encouraging agriculture and the 

 mechanic arts. In consequence of this judicious course of 

 action, and the character of our people, we have now tlic respect 

 and confidence of all who know us, giving us a financial credit 

 abroad unrivalled by that of any other State, and indicating a 

 growth and prosperity in the future, limited only by the energy, 

 intelligence and integrity of our people. 



CHARLES L. FLINT, 

 Secretary of the Board of Agriculture. 



Boston, January 28th, 1857. 



