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contemplation happy auguries of the capacity and skill of our coun- 

 try, and her artisans, for future and complete success; and stating, 

 that the quality of the articles on exhibition had been greatly im- 

 proved — the number of visitors increased, and the amount of receipts 

 at the entrance, greater than at any former Fair — upwards of 24,000 

 articles had been put on exhibition. 



He then proceeded to state that the following premiums had been 

 recommended by the reports of the several committees of examina- 

 tion, viz: 



55 Gold Medals. 

 298 Silver Medals. 



61 Silver Cups. 

 450 Diplomas. 



136 Volumes of Agricultural Works. 

 $120| Cash Premiums to Apprentices and Minors. 

 $25 Awarded to Team of Oxen. 

 $25 Knapp Premium. 

 $15 Van Schaick Premium, and 

 2 Bronze Medals. 



He then, as President, awarded and confirmed the judgment of 

 the Institute accordingly. The fair was thereupon closed. 



