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which we may stand are pressed upon by all other por- 

 tions above it, the pressure is in direct ratio to the height 

 of an object, being constantly diminished with the 

 height. The impurities contained in the organic mat- 

 ter found at low altitudes are inimical to health, and the 

 organic matter is found to increase according to the 

 density of the population. The air most free from 

 impurities is that found near the sea coast and at con- 

 siderable heights. The weather has a marked influence 

 upon the health of civilized man, and mortality shows 

 a large increase above the average at those seasons of 

 the year when the conditions of the atmosphere are not 

 normal. There is generally an increase of mortality 

 during the cold season and a decrease during the hot 

 weather. We know very little of the laws governing 

 the perturbations of the atmosphere in great storms, 

 cyclones and hurricanes, but the genius of thoughtful 

 minds is fast evolving that which will be of great value 

 to man. There is no class of men who have greater 

 chances for reflection than the farmer. It will be 

 restful for him : during his leisure hours to carry on 

 careful reflection in his mind which will help in many 

 of the operations of the farm. 



Music by the band. 



The committee appointed to consider the president's 

 address made the following report, " Your committee 

 on the president's address make the following re- 

 port: 



" We recommend that a committee be appointed on 

 State legislation, whose duty it shall be to attend the 

 legislature when in session, and use their best efforts to 

 accomplish the objects set forth in the president's 

 address. 



"We also recommend the appointment of a commit- 



