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lative body, as well as those of the Agricultural Society, and 

 friends whom they may think proper to invite. 



In concluding this report, we cannot forbear a passing allu- 

 sion to the dispensation of Divine Providence, in removing by 

 death our late distinguished Vice President, the Hon. Daniel 

 Webster. This event was duly noticed by the Trustees at 

 their first meeting after it had taken place, and they deem it 

 unnecessary to say more of one who, in addition to his other 

 high claims to distinction, was so generally and so favorably 

 known as a most intelligent and constant friend and votary 

 of Agriculture. 



JOHN C. GRAY, President. 

 BENJ. GUILD, Recording Secretary. 

 January 8th, 1853. 



