posed to their country the vakie of Its native resources, 

 and their decided influence on the destinies of the repub- 

 lic. These immense interests have not ceased to occupy 

 every succeeding administration. Clothed with such high 

 authority, and supported by so great patronage, these 

 most interesting subjects come addressed to your consid- 

 eration, and claim your homage and support. 



If we could be permitted to add a single motive to ex- 

 cite attention, industiy and exertion in this great cause ; 

 to furnish liberal contributions and prompt performance ; 

 we could draw to your consideration the facts, that agri" 

 cultural improvements are the cliief ground of reliance for 

 the future safety of our liberties and the durability of the 

 government — and that the manufacturing capital of the 

 United States, exceeding in amount the value of the 

 whole American navigation, if it be suffered to languish 

 and fail, will prejudice agriculture, and carry down with 

 it the spirit and cnterprize of the country, and must be 

 followed by a train of events equally disgraceful to the 

 nation and ruinous to the individual. 



Gentlemen — It is with pride and self-satisfaction 

 that we have been allowed by your indulgence to dwell so 

 long on the delightful subjects to which you have been so 

 zealously and faithfully devoted. Be not weary in well 

 doing. Innumerable blessings will be imparted to the 

 country by your agency. The generations that shall suc- 

 ceed, will revere your names, and be grateful to heaven 

 that you were inspired to make these efforts. The return 

 of this anniversary, from age to age, shall recal tlie foun- 

 ders and the early patrons of the Institution. The re- 

 collection of their patriotism, their labors and sacrifices, 

 shall ensure to their memory and to the Institution an im= 

 perishable existence. The annual exertions of the Asso- 

 ciation shall continue to distribute their benefits to every 

 jx)rtion of this happy country. Time and experience 



