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butter per cow is considerably larger than at the census of 1850, 

 which gave as the estimate, 128 lbs. of butter, and 110 lbs. of 

 cheese per cow. 



The census was the most comprehensive one that has ever 

 been taken in our State, and is more extensive than any previous 

 census in this country. To the Secretary of State, Mr. Leaven- 

 worth, under whose directions the tables were prepared, great 

 credit is due. He endeavored to include everything that would 

 develop the resources of the State, and although he w^as unable 

 fully to carry out his plans, still, the work as printed and published, 

 is far more perfect than any previous one. To Dr. F. B. Hough, 

 who has superintended the entire work from its commencement, 

 the public are greatly indebted for the manner in which it has 

 been carried out; and we are satisfied that no other man in our State 

 could have been selected who would have discharged the duties 

 connected with the work more acceptably than he has. A found- 

 ation has been laid, wiiich, if pursued hereafter, will secure to 

 our State at the next census all that can reasonably be expected 

 from a work of this kind. 



