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The board would state that, \\ith great regret, the resignation of 

 Mr. James Van Norden, the late chairman of the Finance Commit- 

 tee, was accepted ; his unremitting and faithful attention to his duties 

 require and receive the thanks of this board 



The expenses of the Fair for light, labor, rent, refreshments, &c., 

 have been greater than in previous years, as at no time before has the 

 Fair been kept open so long. In consequence of the rain and in- 

 clement weather during the first weeks of the Fair, it was deemed 

 proper to continue it open until near the end of the fourth week — 

 heretofore it has closed within three weeks. 



The receipts have been larger than at any previous Fair, and is a 

 strong evidence that the American Institute, its objects and views, 

 are increasing in favor with the public. Let its principles continue to 

 be carried out honestly, fearlessly and impartially, and the community 

 will be with and sustain us. 



Before closing this report, the Managers feel bound to express 

 their thanks to their friends of the Army and Navy, from whom the 

 Institute has ever received tokens of approbation, kindness and at- 

 tention. We were occasionally furnished by them with excellent 

 bands of music, which contributed largely to the enjoyment of the 

 scene at Castle Garden. 



During the Fair the following addresses were delivered, and have 

 been printed for distribution : 



Opening address by the Hon. Henry Meigs. 

 Address by James Madison Crane, Esq. 

 Address on the Patent Laws, by George GifFord, Esq 

 Address on the Philosophy of Manufactures, by Thomas Anti- 

 sell, M. D. 



Address on the Progress and Improvements that have been made 

 in the Mechanic Arts, by Rev. John Al Burtis. 



Anniversary address, by Hon. Levi Woodbury, of New Hampshire- 

 Closing address, by the Hon. James Tallmadge, the President of 

 the Institute. 



ROBERT LOVETT, C?uiirman. 

 J^ew-Yorkj Feb. 14, 1860. 



