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applied by the most powerful tempest ever known in this 
country, which, however, seldom exceeds 26 lb. to the square 
foot. 
On the whole, therefore, we are justified in coming to the 
conclusion that the buildings are not only secure, in so far as 
regards the public, but they are admirably adapted for the pur- 
poses intended; and it is our sincere wish that every other 
feature in the Exhibition may prove satisfactory to the Com- 
missioners, — that them object may be fully realized in a brilliant 
success ! 
