[REPORT 



To His Excellency, 



H. H. Haight, 



Governor of California: 



Sir : In obedience to law, we submit for your consideration tbe fol- 

 lowing report and suggestions : 



We are happy to record the fact that during the last two years all the 

 agricultural industries of our commonwealth have been highly prosper- 

 ous. Providence has smiled on the efforts of the husbandman, and the 

 generous earth has bountifully repaid him for his labor. 



Being nourished and fed by agriculture, as the great fountain head of 

 all other industries, manufactures and commerce, in all their modifica- 

 tions, have enjoyed a season of prosperity unprecedented in the history 

 of our State. 



For these blessings upon our commonwealth — entering, as they have 

 done, into every household, and increasing the enjoyment and happiness 

 of every family and individual in the land — unreserved gratitude is due 

 to Him at whose hand we have received them. 



THE SOCIETY. 



In connection with the other evidences of prosperity which every- 

 where surround us, it gives us great pleasure to state the fact that since 

 the organization of the State Agricultural Society, by Act of the Legis- 

 lature in eighteen hundred and fifty-four, it has never been in a better 

 condition, financially and otherwise, than at the present time. 



Pursuant to the objects for which the society was organized, the Board 

 have held two annual fairs since their last biennial report. These fairs, 

 considering the comparatively small population of the Pacific coast, from 

 which they necessarily bad to draw their chief patronage and support, 

 were well attended by all classes of the community, and we have reason 

 to believe, have proved a general benefit to all the various industries of 

 the State. 



The following abstract from the Treasurer's books shows the receipts 

 from all sources and the disbursements for all purposes, during the past 

 two years : 



