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A' variety of edge tools were exhibited by Wm. Kennell, of this city, 

 one of the best edge tool makers in the West ; and a so& of superior 

 workmanship, by Jesse Consor, of this city. Several of our merchants 

 also made a display. Sackett & Co. had a show case of assorted arti- 

 cles. Prof. Ricqles exhibited a beautiful melodeon, musical instruments, 

 and articles of taste, use and ornament. W. H. Boyd, and C. Taylor, 

 had stoves, cutlery, &c., displayed to advantage. 



The remark was made by many individuals, that the vegetables were 

 the best they had ever noticed at any Fair. The variety presented by 

 Mrs. Haskell was very large and excellent in quahty, and spoke well for 

 , her taste, industry and skill, in the cultivation of the soil. When the 

 ladies excel the gentlemen as gardeners or horticulturists, we do not 

 hesitate to say they are entitled to equal rights as citizens. 



The annual address, by Isaac P. Christiancy, Esq., was able and ap- 

 propriate — illustrating most clearly how intellectual and physical labor 

 is necessarily united for the mutual benefit of all, and how dependent 

 one is upon the other for success. He alluded to the results achieved 

 by steam — to the engine, the product of mental labor, how it enhan- 

 ces the value of agricultural products — how scientific investigation and 

 mental labor combine in various ways with physical labor, to develop 

 the agricultural resources and products of a country, and produce the 

 astonishing progress, so peculiar to the age. But a copy of the address, 

 wo hope, will be furnished for publication, in accordance with a resolu- 

 tion passed, when our readers will judge more correctly of its merits. 



REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 



HOUSEHOLD MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. 



The Committee to whom was referred "household manufactured 

 articles, including woolen, linen, and silk goods," beg leave to make 

 the following brief report : 



Your committee have examined many articles, and regret being obliged 

 to withhold premiums in several cases, on account of the limited means 

 placed at their disposal. They have awarded the following premiums : 

 M. Fishburn, best woolen carpet, 75 



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