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intelligently, and more profitably. Then let the im- 

 plements and machinery on exhibition be likewise 

 explained and discussed, and let their superiority in 

 whatever respect to those they have superseded or 

 are designed to supersede be clearly pointed out. So, 

 if there be any new Grain, Yegetable, or Fruit, on 

 the tables, let it be made the subject of capable and 

 thoroughly impartial discussion, before such only as 

 choose to listen, and without putting the mere sight- 

 seers to grave inconvenience. A lecture-room should 

 always be attached to a Fair-ground, yet so secluded 

 as to shut out the noise inseparable from a crowded 

 exhibition. Here, meetings should be held each even- 

 ing, for general discussion ; every one being encour- 

 aged to state concisely the impressions made on him, 

 and the improvements suggested to him, by what he 

 had seen. Do let us try to reflect and consider more 

 at these gatherings, even though at the cost of seeing 



III. The well supported Agricultural Society of a 

 rich and populous county must be able, or should 

 be able, to give two or three liberal premiums for 

 general proficiency in fanning. If $100 could be 

 proffered to the owner or manager of the best tilled 

 farm in the county, $50 to the owner of the best or- 

 chard, and $50 to the boy under 18 years of age who 

 grew the best acre of Corn or Roots that year, I am 

 confident that an impulse would thereby be given to 

 agricultural progress. Our premiums are too numer- 

 ous and too petty, because so few are willing to con- 



