500 ANNUAL REPORT OF NEW- YORK 



ting, practiced by the several gentlemen to whom premiums 



were awarded. 



J. WELLSj Sec^y and Treasurer. 



CLINTON. 



The fair was held at the United States Barracks; the weather 

 proved quite unfavorable, notwithstanding which, however, a very 

 fair number were in attendance. The show of horses was very 

 good and it is believed could hardly be surpassed by any county 

 in the State. The Black Hawks were particularly conspicuous. 



Of cattle, the show was good, although it is known that many 

 choice herds in distant parts of the county were withheld on 

 account of the unfavorable weather. 



Of sheep and swine, the show was quite limited. Poultry, very 

 few offered. Dairy, the show was limited but good. Fruit, very 

 superior exhibition, one person showing 110 choice named varie- 

 ties of apples, and another person 36 varieties of pears, together 

 with smaller lots — and other varieties of fruits in less quantities. 



Of flowers, some fine collections were offered. Of miscellaneous 

 and domestic manufactures, farming implements, &c., &c., the 

 show was moderately good. 



The annual address was delivered by General Orville Clark, 

 and was listened to with marked attention. 



It is believed that the receipts of our fair would have been 

 doubled, had we been favored with good weather. 

 The Treasurer's account shows remaining in his hands 



at last report, _ _ $28 31 



Received from State Treasurer for 1 855 , 84 00 



do do 1856, _ 84 00 



do do special appropriation,-. 84 00 

 do members' cards and gate fees, 350 33 



$630 64 



Paid premiums, $417 00 



do expenses, 189 80 606 80 



Balance, $23 84 



