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in the ruts of our grandfathers, and instead of being at the head of advanc- 

 ing science of climate, health, and beauty, are satisfied to bring up the rear 

 and come in last in the race for advancement in all the details of encourage- 

 ment to immigration, that they may assist in the fructification and increased 

 fruitfulness of our land ? Let it come quickly will ever be the desire and 

 wish of yours, very truly, etc., 



JAMES A. BARWICK, 

 Meteorologist of the State Agricultural Society. 



GENERAL WEATHER REVIEW OF SACRAMENTO CITY AND 



COUNTY. 



This city is geographically situated in latitude north 38° 35'; longitude 

 west from Greenwich, 121° 30'; elevation above sea level, 35 feet; elevation 

 of the zero point of the barometer cistern above sea level, 64 feet. 



The following tabulated data show the general meteorological features of 

 the weather of this city for the months of January, February, March, and 

 April, from 1878 to 1889, inclusive. For May, and June, from 1878 to 

 1888, inclusive, and for July, August, September, October, November, and 

 December, from 1877 to 1888, inclusive. A review by seasons, winter, 

 spring, summer, and autumn. Also, an annual review of the weather from 

 1878 to 1888. 



