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In conclusion, I am happy to say that our cause is progressing. 



Never since 4he formation of this' society has there been so deep 



an interest manifested in its prosperity ; and from the spirit and 



anxiety evinced by the farmers of our county, we have a good 



assurance that a spirit of emulation has been awakened that will 



continue to increase till our annual exhibition will be second to 



no other county in the State. 



MORGAN JOHNSON, PresH, 



ONEIDA. 



The annual exhibition of the Oneida county Agricultural 

 Society was held at Rome, on the 5th, Gth and 7th days of Octo- 

 ber, being a later period than usual on account of the State exhi- 

 bition being held at Utica. Notwithstanding tlie interest of the 

 people of the county in that exhibition, the county fair was sus- 

 tained with no abatement of interest or enthusiasm from any 

 former year. 



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The list of premiums was somewhat extended, and increased 

 in'amount to about one thousand dollars, that being a larger sum 

 offered than in any preceding year. 



The late fairs have been held alternately at Rome and Utica, 

 those being the only towns in the county at which the people in 

 attendance could well be accommodated ; and through the libe- 

 rality of the citizens of those places the show grounds have been 

 enclosed after the manner of the State fair^ which has aided very 

 materially in augmenting the funds of the society. 



An abstract of treasurer's report is herewith appended, which 

 exhibits its financial condition. 



Treasurer's Report. 



Cash on hand last year, §1 ,388 82 



from members, 409 00 



from sale of tickets, 591 30 



from State Treasurer, 255 00 



$2,554 72 



