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organization of an Agricultural Department in oiu' State University. The im- 

 portance of this step being speedily undertaken is obvious, without doubt, to all ; 

 and it should therefore receive that attention on the part of the Society which it, 

 in the opinion of the Committee, demands. 



The Committee cannot close then* Report without tendering their thanks to 

 those who have so kindly aided them in their laboi-s during the past year, and 

 especially would they express their obligations to Albert C. Ingham, Esq., the 

 Secretary and Managing Officer of the past year. Upon him the great burden 

 of the Society has been thrown, and nobly has he sustained it. In conclusion, 

 the Committee again cougi-atulate the Society upon the success which has 

 attended the labors of the past yeai'. So unexpected, and yet so far beyond the 

 hopes of the most sanguine, has been the progress of the Society, that the 

 Committee feel amply repaid for the labor expended in its behalf. The Society 

 has now taken root, and is in a vigorous state. It has already taken high rank, and 

 with proper direction it may soon assume that position which the cause in which 

 it is engaged so desen'edly demands ; and from a feeble plant it will soon be- 

 come the sturdy oak, extending its branches far and wide — a pride — a glory — 

 and a blessing to our own Wisconsin. That this may be its fate ; and that its 

 course may be continually onward is the united wish of the Committee. 



On behalf of the Executive Committee, respectfully submitted. 



HENRY M. BILLINGS, 

 Madison, January 21st, 1852. Vice-President. 



ENTRIES AT JANES\T:LLE. 



CATTLE 52 



HORSES - 68 



SHEEP 120 



SWINE .,. 20 



FARMING IMPLEMENTS 43 



DAIRY 7 



FLOUR AND CORN MEAL 4 



DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES 14 



ORNAMENTAL NEEDLE "WORK 23 



FRUITS - 40 



FLOWERS .' 12 



MISCELLANEOUS 58 



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