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Oi the very large collection of farm implements, some idea may 

 be formed from the fact, that more than forty plows of different con- 

 struction were offered for the inspection of the committee charged 

 with that subject. 



It is gratifying to know that those countries from which we have 

 borrowed the models of our most valuable farm implements, are re- 

 ceiving back from our ingenious mechanics, many greatly improved 

 and new' instruments for facilitating and expediting agricultural 

 labor. 



In domestic manufactures, works of mechanical art, fruits, and 

 vegetables, the exhibition was rich and varied. 



The floral exhibition presented the most flattering testimony that 

 our countrymen are not nci^lecting those elegant pursuits, which, 

 without any immediate practical results, are yet invaluable in their 

 influence upon the refinement and purity of society, and which are 

 especially worthy the attention of those devoted to rural occupations. 



The delicate duty of awarding the premiums of the Society, was 

 delegated to several committees, composed of individuals selected for 

 the ability and success with which they have cultivated agricultural 

 or kindred pursuits. 



Their reports, which have furnished the Society with a mass of 

 valuable facts and suggestions, will be embraced in the papers ac- 

 companying this report. 



Although the Society is pursuing its objects with limited means, 

 this Committee have endeavored to husband its resources so as to 

 commence the establishment of a permanent fund, the income of 

 which will ultimately render the Society independent of the bounty 

 of the Legislature, as well as of the contributions of individuals., 

 other than the moderate charge (one dollar,) for membership. 



In pursuance of this object, the Committee are happy in being able 

 to state that at their last meeting the funds of the Society justified 

 them in directing the treasurer to invest fifteen hundred dollars in the 

 stocks of this State. 



The following is an abstract of the report of the treasurer: 



Amount on hand January, 1842, $969 36 



Received from State treasury, 700 00 



Receipts during the year, from members, subscriptions, 



&c 1,649 92 



Carried forward, $3,319 2S 



