here 
The following was published, with the foregoing Altera- 
tion of the 10th Law of the Society. 
Address of the Society to their Fellow Citizens.” 
THE Philadelphia Society for promoting Agriculture 
have now nearly completed six years, since their revival from 
a state of inactivity into which they had fallen. The causes, 
which produced their former torpor, are not entirely remo- 
ved. A zeal for the objects of their association, among the 
inhabitants of this opulent, commercial, and manufacturing 
city, has not appeared in the extent expected. There exists 
among the citizens a mistaken opinion, that it is necessary 
for every member of our society to be an agriculturalist, 
either in practice or theory. Moderate contribution of either 
money or time, and patronage afforded to the means of en- 
creasing agricultural knowledge and practice, are the primary 
requisites. These are within the power of most citizens, 
whatever may be their occupations. The citizens of Phila- 
delphia, are exceeded by those of no other part of the Uni- 
ted States,in talents and capacity to promote the prosperity 
of their country by encouragements to agriculture ;—the 
foundation upon which the public happiness, comforts and 
support are erected. There is no part of the United States, 
in which such talents and capacity,can be more effectually 
and beneficially employed, for the mutual prosperity of both 
city and country. We have neither the presumption nor the 
inclination to assume the office of censors ; nor do we deem 
ourselves entitled to lead the public opinion ; nor to mention _ 
any thing in a style, either of complaint or solicitation. Ou , 
association is voluntary, our pursuits neither interested nor 
selfish, and our efforts zealous, but, from necessity, limited 
and inadequate. More efficient talents, and greater numbers 
