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experiments we have much to expect. But to be valuable, the experiment 
need not of necessity be successful—so long as truth is aimed at, and so 
long as new conclusions are determined, so long is the experiment of 
value. 
# 
In conclusion, the Committee again congratulate the Society upon the 
success which has thus far attended its exertions, and again give the 
assurance of their abiding interest in its well being. 
On behalf of the Executive Committee, 
Respectfully submitted, 
ALBERT C. INGHAM, 
Corresponding Secretary, 
9 
Madison, January, 1854. 
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ENTRIES AT WATERTOWN. 
CATTLE. 52 
HORSES. 55 
SHEEP. 103 
SWINE. 32 
POULTRY. 7 
FARMING IMPLEMENTS. 44 
DAIRY. 7 
FLOUR. 7 
GRAINS AND SEEDS. 21 
VEGETABLES. 23 
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. 11 
ORNAMENTAL NEEDLE WORK. 67 
FLOWERS. 33 
FRUIT. 47 
PAINTINGS. 4 
MISCELLANEOUS. 94 
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