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the obsen'ations we deem necessarv, as they respect unavoid- 

 able expenditure. We have made them, as we shall make 

 others, not because we deem ourselves under any necessity 

 of justifj-ing our conduct ; but to recall to your recollection, 

 for your own satisfaction, past circumstances, which have at- 

 tended the great work you have so meritoriouslv supported; 

 and to fix your attention to future prospects." 



"As to what regards the other solid, durable, and visible 

 parts of the work, and the mode of periorming it, as well as 

 those which may be deemed ornamental^ these must be left, 

 for inspection, to the structure itself, which will furnish its 

 own eulog\'. We are happy to believe it meets witli general 

 approbation. We have, throughout, studied simplicity, 

 strength, and durability ; and have expended on ornament no 

 more than our sense of proprietv justified. We could not 

 suppose, that tliose who had so laudably suffered privations 

 of immediate profit, were so absorbed in calculations merely 

 pecuniar}', that they would have been contented with a labrick 

 disgraced by savings unseemly and sordid. We considered 

 ourselves bound to exhibit at the entrance of our city, a struc- 

 ture wcrthvofthe place ol its establishment. We were sup- 

 ported in ever}' thing relating to the novel, but, in our opinion, 

 elegant exterior of the cover, as well as in the measure itself, 

 by the express approbation of a most respectable meeting of 

 Stockholders. The draft by which it was executed (some 

 necessar}' additions, and indispensable, but not extensive alte- 

 rations excepted) was at that meeting, produced and examin- 

 ed. It fully answers our expectations : and appears to ha\ e 

 satisfied those who originally entertained objections against it. 

 This finish not onlv adds beauty, but affords protection, to a 

 structure which will ver}' long remain a monument of public 

 spirit, as well as a testimony of persevering, successful, and 

 well directed private enterprize. It will also, at no distant 

 period, amply retribute all pecuniary advances. Our tolls 

 have alread}' nearly trebled in nett amount. The}- continue to 



