We nevertheless look forward to the period, and we hope it is not far distant, when many of the discouragements which now present themselves will have disappeared; when such a work, or one perhaps exclusively devoted to AGRICULTURE and RURAL AFFAIRS, will be called for, by those most immediately interested. When this time shall arrive, we may possibly again undertake a work of this kind; but at present, lest we should be considered obtrusive, our editorial duties are relinquished.
To this we are reluctantly impelled, as well by pecuniary considerations, (for our subscription list has not latterly increased as was expected,) as for the reason already stated.
In reviewing the course which has been pursued, we are unconscious of having omitted any exertion, or failed in the performance of any stipulation, which the terms of our engagements seemed to us to impose. The twelve numbers published, will form a handsome volume; and we are induced to believe, contain many articles well worthy of preservation. For such of our friends, who may wish to have these bound, and will place them in our hands for that purpose, we will employ a binder, and see that the work is executed neatly, and on the most moderate terms.
To those of our patrons who have been punctual in their remittances, we return our thanks. Those who appear to have been unmindful of this duty, will we trust remember, as stimulating circumstances, the smallness and justice of our claims.—With these observations, we respectfully take leave of our readers, and feel desirous of parting with them, with sentiments of mutual good will.
As we cannot reciprocate the favour to those editors who have sent us their papers in exchange for ours, we of course will not expect to receive them in future.
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