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tisfaction evinced at the display of industry and skill of our fellow 

 citizens. We have but to continue our course as hitherto without 

 stooping to speculation or experimental objects of any kind or descrip- 

 tion, and our march is onward. We find ourselves sustained by the 

 public, and our reward will be in witnessing the growth, importance 

 and success of the American Institute. 



In the death of the late superintending agent, Thaddeus B. Wake- 

 man, the Institute has sustained a loss not easily repaired. The board 

 in the absence of that gentleman from the late fair, in consequence of 

 his illness, felt that loss seriously. Much additional business conse- 

 quently was thrown on the attentive and obliging clerk, Mr. John W. 

 Chambers, who during and since the fair, has devoted himself entirely 

 and perseveringly to the interests of the Institute. The Board feels 

 much indebted to him. 



ROBERT LOVETT, Chairman. 



