To fix their importance and create public sensibility, 

 the first President of the United States, the immortal 

 Washington, appeared, on the day of his inaugura- 

 tion, in a full suit of American manufacture. This 

 timely display of patriotism was soon followed by a 

 report on this very interesting subject, by the great 

 and ever-lamented Hamilton. 



From that day to the present time, the Presidents, 

 in succession, have never failed to place this great 

 subject before their countrymen, in language of deci- 

 ded approbation ; and it is due to the present Presi- 

 dent of the United States, to declare that the agricultu- 

 ral and manufacturing interests of the nation, have u- 

 niformly been encouraged, by him, and received his 

 decided support. In the success of these great inter- 

 ests, tills county has an immense value at stake. Du- 

 ring the last ses^sion of Congress, this important cause 

 was gloriously sustained, by a distinguished band 

 of patriotic representatives. In that difficult and ar- 

 duous controversy the worthy representative of this 

 district powerfully advocated the interests of his con- 

 stituents, and merits their gratitude. 



Fellow-Citizens — The important duties, as- 

 signed to my discharge this day, have led me to occu- 

 py your attention, perhaps, too long. To some the 

 jaibjects may appear distant and uninteresting ; to 

 others combining too liule of fancy, and elegant spec- 

 ulation, to excite the feelings of the heart, or produce 

 the charm of amusement. Anxious to acquit myself 

 usefully of the trust reposed, I have attempted to pre- 

 sent to you, those considerations, which demand your 

 more particular attention. On their success depends 

 our happiness, and the prosperity and glory of our 

 country. I have this day experienced an elevated 

 jileasure in pursuing a course near to ray heart, and 

 for your indulgence I am grateful. 



Gentlemen of the Society, 



Before we separate, let me appeal to your pa- 



