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Sheep—Long and Middle Wooled. 31 
N. B. Clapp’s statement. 32 
Merinos. 36 
J. J. McAllister’s statement. 37 
Elijah Perrin’s statement... 40 
Cross Breeds. 1 ... 41 
Letter from Geo. C. Pratt, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Judges— 41 
Swine.J. 44 
James Revell’s statement. 44 
John W. Gray’s statement. 45 
S. B. Edwards’ statement.. 46 
Poultry. 47 
Plows and Plowing Match.v. 47 
Farming Implements. 48 
Dairy.. 48 
Jonathan Cory’s statement. 49 
E. Herrick’s statement.-. 50 
Remarks by T. C. Dousman, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Judges. 51 
Letter from F. S. Eldred, Esq. 55 
Flour and Honey. 58 
•Grains and Seeds..... 58 
James T. Walkin’s statement. 58 
Charles Avery’s statement. . . 59 
Vegetables.- . 60 
William R. Smith’s statement. 60 
Remarks by Thomas Hislop, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Judges. 61 
Domestic Mannfactures... 62 
Needle, Shell and Wax Work. 63 
Flowers. 63 
Fruit.- .. 64 
Apples—John Bell’s statement. 65 
Theron Plumb’s statement.. 68 
Letter from Illinois. 68 
Pears—John Bell’s statement. 69 
Pears—James B. Judd’s statement. 70 
Peaches—J. C. Howard’s statement. 71 
Plums—George P. Pfeifer’s statement. 7 £ 
Paintings..... 78 
Miscellaneous and Discretionary Articles. 79 
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Meeting of the Society... 
Preliminary Proceedings. 
Charter read and adopted 
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