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abounded have already received the careful attention of many 

 of our farmers. 



The report of the Supervisory Committee, which is herewith 

 given, exhibits gratifying evidence of the sure and steady progress 

 of the County in agricultural and mechanical pursuits. It is in- 

 deed pleasant to realize amidst the crash of arms, in this conflict of 

 sound government with the dark powers of treason and rebellion, 

 that the arts of peace have not suffered from neglect, but that the 

 duties and responsibilities of those, who at their country's call left 

 the plough in the furrow and took up the sword for the pruning 

 hook, have been faithfully and conscientiously performed. 



For more specific statements of the doings of the Society for 

 the year 1861, we refer to the subjoined report and accompany- 

 ing papers. 



MARSHALL P. WILDER, President. 

 HENRY 0. HILDRETH, Recording Secretary. 



