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ded in a few most appropriate and well timed remarks, much to 

 the gratification of his auditors. On motion of Wm. Kelly Esq., 

 of Rhinebeck, a copy of Mr. Seymour's address was solicited for 

 publication. The Secretary then announced the premiums award- 

 ed, and the society adjourned. 



The impression made on the society by this, their twelfth an- 

 nual Fair, has been most gratifying in its reward and pro- 

 mise. The years which had elapsed since the Fair had been 

 held at Utica, had witnessed wonderful fulfilments of the expec- 

 tations, then but faintly cherished. The path of success pointed 

 out to the farmer had been pursued, the task required of the in- 

 ventor has been fulfilled, or is in its process of success. The 

 ikill of the mechanic has led him to noble enterprise, as the 

 fplendid machinery and new and useful implements exhibited, 

 most triumphantly show. The bearing of the tried, able minds 

 who dared to proclaim to the agriculturist the intimate connex- 

 ion between science and labor, has diffused itself throughout our 

 State, so that they who were once deemed theorists merely, are 

 now recognized as benefactors. 



To the future, the society devotes itself with greater encourage- 

 ment, from having witnessed at Utica, that the friendly coopera- 

 tion of the authorities of this great and noble State, and of the 

 people also — all parties — all opinions — all classes are with them. 

 The highest service it can render to the people it will cheerfully 

 give to the great work of aiding agriculture, to elevate it as a 

 profession, to educate its members, so as to enable them to ful- 

 fil the high destiny of this, the first of human employments. 



Another year is now opening upon the Society, and its concerns 

 are to be placed in other hands ; we rejoice that there are good 

 men and true ready to assume the high responsibilities which de- 

 volve upon the ofiicers of this society. Into their hands we com- 

 mit the trust reposed in us at the commencement of our term of 

 service. We have endeavoured faithfully to discharge that trust, 

 and if we have failed to do so, it is not from an ardent desire to 

 fulfil all that was expected of us. 



