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tion for poultry, are in rapid course of erection ; encircling a space 

 of near forty acres of beautiful meadow ground, diversified by a 

 meandering brook and shady grove, on whose margin a giant fountain 

 will raise a column of water to the height of some eighty feet. 



Three halls of huge proportions are now in process of erection 

 for domestic manufacturers, farm implements and the products of 

 the work shop and manufactory. 



In another direction the shrill whistle and the hoarse noise of the 

 steam engine will invite the curious to witness the high perfection to 

 which machinery has been carried in our State, and with full confi- 

 dence may we look for a noble demonstration in Power Hall that will 

 challenge the world for an equal. 



Farm and dairy products will occupy one of the large tents, owned 

 by the Secretary, whilst in the other the fruits of the orchard will be 

 arranged. Here, we trust, sights will arrest the admiring gaze in 

 the fruits exhibited, filling the heart with gladness. 



Last, though not least, we would invite attention to the higher 

 artistic department, and to the poetry of agriculture — to horticul- 

 ture, especially to Flora. Fine Arts' Hall is a commodious structure 

 covered with glass ; its pictures and statuary will exhibit our appre- 

 ciation of the refined and beautiful in despite of our reputation for 

 being a beef and corn loving people. 



Every effort will be made to make Floral Hall attractive by its taste- 

 ful design and decorations, as well as by its floral wealth. It is to 

 be hoped that the Horticulturists of Ohio, and especially those 

 of Cincinnati and vicinity, " icill do all in their power" to render 

 this department worthy their high reputation. 



The Board has offered as usual a liberal premium list, and selected 

 as committees on premiums men of experience and ability. The 

 high standing of the gentlemen composing the Ohio State Board of 

 Agriculture, to whose hands are entrusted these great agricultural 

 interests of our State, is at once an earnest and a sure guarantee of 

 the successful result of this great annual festival of our citizens. 

 Every one interested in the welfare and fame of our noble State 

 should exert himself to make this great coming reunion of our citi- 

 zens the best and most brilliant ever held within the bounds of our 

 boasted Republic ; and may a brilliant sun, with general health and 

 prosperity light up with smiles this great harvest home gathering 

 of free intelligent laborers during these festal days. Ed. 



