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and use, demonstrated the laudable interest they felt in the ob- 

 jects of the day. 



Then there were vegetables in great profusion, such as 

 squashes, beets, turnips, potatoes, cabbages, cauliflowers, and 

 some pumpkins, all of so great a variety and so large a size as 

 to challenge competition. 



The president's squashes and pumpkins, as big as half bar- 

 rels, and other products, evinced his skill in horticulture. 



Large quantities of butter, of beautiful yellow color and of 

 rich flavor, with numerous boxes of honey and the honey-comb, 

 added much to the excellence of that department. 



The fruit was in great abundance. Individuals brought as 

 many as seventy varieties of apples. Pears also were shown 

 in as many varieties. The grapes, in quantity and richness of 

 appearance, were such as are seldom seen. 



The hall, which consisted of two stories, was full of articles 

 and crowded by a large multitude. 



The Address, delivered on the second day by the Hon. R. C. 

 Winthrop attracted a large audience, in spite of the driving 

 storm, and was worthy the high reputation of that distinguished 

 statesman. 



At the close a procession was formed and escorted by a fine 

 band of music to a spacious hall, where about four hundred 

 persons, consisting of ladies and gentlemen, partook of a 

 sumptuous dinner. The only fault was, the superabundance 

 of good things — and the only cause I found for regret, was, the 

 necessity of leaving the company whilst some interesting 

 speeches were in progress. 



This exhibition, as a whole, (those unsightly pens excepted,) 

 was one of the most pleasing I have ever attended. Great 

 credit is due to the president for his untiring exertions to have 

 everything done at the proper time and in its proper order. 

 His kindness and affectionate solicitude for the accommoda- 

 tion and happiness of his invited guests added much to the 

 pleasure of the occasion. 



SETH SPRAGtJE. 



