116 Manufactory of Agricultural Instrument'}^ 



tunate choice of the person charged with the directioiij 

 the success of the plan almost entirely depends. 



It may most probably be necessary, that some pecu- 

 liiary assistance (oil such terms as circumstances re- 

 quire and justify) should be afforded in the commence- 

 ment of the plan. — Therefore a subscription (either on 

 loan^ contribution to our stock or funds, or in some way- 

 most likely to succeed) may be promoted ; so as to ob* 

 tain from public spirited individuals, a sum not exceed- 

 ing dollars. This is to be applied under 

 the direction of the society. Every practicable care will 

 be had that it be used faithfully, and employed profit- 

 ably and safely ; and possibly it may be so managed as 

 to obtain an interest for the subscribers^ who must, 

 ho\vever, take their risk on this subject ; the society 

 to be only responsible for using their best endeavours. 

 Being now incorporated, we can more legally and cor- 

 rectly receive, dispose of, and manage, whatever funds 

 may be furnished to us, for the purposes of our insti- 

 tution. 



This wealthy and flourishing city has become one of 

 extensive and various manufactures, as well as of 

 commerce. In the former it is less rivalled, than in the 

 latter* The plan herein proposed will add, in no small 

 dt^gree, to its celebrity and advantages, if success at- 

 tends the establishment. The interests of our city, as 

 well as those of other parts of the state, should induce 

 |)eciuiuary and other encouragement, even from those not 

 directly engaged in, for all are consequentially benefitted 

 by^ the agricultural improvement, and rural prosperity 

 oi' our country. 1 hese are the immediate objects of our 

 association. In their accomplishment we may enter* 



