28 A STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF THE 



the dams, and other dangerous and difficult parts of 

 the work. 



Those who with the President, composed the build- 

 ing committee particularly, as well as the other members 

 of the boai d, and the Treasurer, meritoriously afforded 

 every requisite assistance ; as well when their aid was 

 necessary in the executive business, as in a laudable at- 

 tention to its pecuniary affairs. It always happens in such 

 associations, that some pay more attention, and thereby 

 gain and apply more useful intelligence than others. 



It v/ould be unpardonable, not to mention the Stock- 

 holder s^ with high appj'obation. Their advances have 

 been great, and their patience under privations of profit, 

 triily commendable. The amount of expenditures is 

 nearly S 300,000, though the dividends will be made on 

 a much less sum, (about S 218,000) owing to the ap- 

 plication of the floating bridge tolls, to the expence of 

 the building. The company have evidenced a praise- 

 worthy mixture of public spirit, with a justifiable desire 

 of pecuniary advantages ; in which it is to be ai'dently 

 ivished, they will not be disappointed. Although these 

 advantages may be delayed, they are ultimately secured. 

 Not the least gratifying, must be the satisfaction aris- 

 ing from the accomplishment of a public improvement 

 eminently beneficial, as w^ell in its use as its example, 

 not only to those, who now enjoy its accommodation, 

 but to posterity. 



Common justice to the subject has compelled so de- 

 tailed an account of this undertaking. Actuated by no 

 motives of mere personal complimxCnt, it is deemed of 

 public utility to record for imitation, individual exer- 

 tions, in cases w^herein great objects have been accom.- 



