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population and improvement of our country. Multitu- 
dinous bodies seldom succeed in such pursuits; but 
this manufactory and warehouse will combine the ad- 
vantages arising from the countenance, assistance and 
encouragement, we can afford; and those accruing 
from private enterprize and industry, stimulated by 
profit and reward to individual exertion. 
Ricuarp PETERs. 
Belmont, July 15th 1809. 
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‘The ware room could be made, in addition to its other 
uses, a place for receiving and distributing all kinds of grain 
and seeds, either sent or procured from other countries, or col- 
lected inour own. Their diffusion might be effected by sales ; 
or, when justifiable, gratuitously. All specimens of earths, or 
any native substances calculated for manures, or other agricul- 
tural purposes, might therein be exhibited. 
The society, not having funds to carry on the plan proposed, 
have given to it their decided approbation, but could do ne 
_more; save that they have promulgated it, for general infor- 
mation, No person has yet dared to carry it into effect. The 
society know too well the inefficacy of attempts at extensive 
manu/actures, by bodi¢s of men composed as they are, of citi- 
zens, whose time is indispensibly devoted to their private 
concerns. Enterpr:sing individuals, assisted by patronage and 
encouragement, succeed best in such undertakings; when their 
_ own emolument stimulates exertion. And the plan is formed, 
under this view of the subject. It is confidently believed, 
and earnestly wished, that some person, competent and inge- 
nious, will e’er long see its advantages, and undertake its 
execution, ; 
R. P. 
