116 = Manufactory of Agricultural Instruments. 
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ttinate choice of the person charged with the direction, 
the success of the plan almost entirely depends. 
It may most probably be necessary, that some pecu- 
niary assistance (on such terms as circumstances re- 
quire and justify) should be afforded in the commence. 
ment of the plan.— Therefore a subscription (either on 
loan, contribution to our stock or funds, or in some way 
most likely to succeed) may be promoted; so as to ob- 
tain from public spirited individuals, a sum not exceed. 
ing’ dollars. This is to be applied under 
the direction of the society. Every practicable care will 
be had that it be used faithfully, and employed profit- 
ably and safely ; and possibly it may be so managed as 
to obtain an interest for the subscribers, who must, 
however, take their risk on this subject; the society 
to be only responsible for using their best endeavours. 
Being now incorporated, we can more legally and cor. 
rectly receive, dispose of, and manage, whatever funds 
may be furnished to us, for the purposes of ‘our insti- 
tution. 
This wealthy and flourishing city has become one of 
extensive and various manufactures, as well as of 
commerce. In the former it is less rivalled, than in the 
latter. The plan herein proposed will add, in no small 
degree, to its celebrity and advantages, if success ats 
tends the establishment. The interests of our city, as 
well as those of other parts of the state, should mduce 
pecuniary and other encouragement, even from those not 
directly engaged im; for all are consequentially benefitted 
by, the agricultural improvement, and rural prosperity 
of our country. ‘hese are the immediate objects of our 
association. In their accomplishment we may enters 
