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as in the wliirlwinds' crash ; as full, as perfect in the lowest animal 



instinct as in the soul of man. 



" 'Tis the same law, that moulds the tear, 

 And bids it trickle from its source, 

 That holds the ocean iu its sphere, 

 And guides the planets in their coui-se." 



To the ladies Arho have participated in this exhibition, I can but reite- 

 rate the sentiments of my last year's Address. We thank you for the 

 past; we need not bespeak your continuance in well-doing for the future, 

 for it is not in your nature to abandon a good cause when once fairly en- 

 listed. All history, both sacred and profane, abounds with brilliant ex- 

 amples of the disinterestedness, the constancy, the devotedness of woman. 

 The last at the cross, the first at the sepulchre ; in the darkest hour of 

 peril she knows not to falter. I congratulate you that your department in 

 this exhibition has been well sustained. I bid you God speed and hail 

 you as co-laborers with us in the upbuilding of an institution which has 

 for its object the diffusion of knowledge, the enlightenment of society, 

 and the amelioration of the condition of our common country. 



MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA. 



In consequence of the location of the State Fair, for the year 1852, 

 at the city of Milwaukee, no Fair Avas held by the Milwaukee and Wau- 

 kesha County Agricultural Society. The Society is, hoAvever, in a 

 flourishing condition and will resume active operations at an early day. 

 The Secretary speaks in high terms of the beneficial results flowing 

 from the holding of the State Fair in their midst ; and anticipates that 

 much permanent advantage will accrue therefrom. The list of officers 

 of the Society has not been furnished us. 



RACINE. 



The Racine County Agricultural Society, held its Annual Fair and 

 Cattle Show at Yorkville, during the month of September, 1852. The 

 Fair was well attended, and much enthusiasm manifested. No Report 

 lias been received of its proceedings, though it is believed to be in a 

 prosperous condition. 



