140 Wisconsin state agricultural society. 
that would accommodate any one who applied for information or 
assistance. The gentlemen of the press are especially indebted 
to the entire corps of officials for unremitting attention and con¬ 
stant kindness. 
“For ourself, a^ we gazed at the cows standing so se¬ 
renely and beautifully in the stalls; at the hogs that grunted 
so melodiously as they shook their fat sides; at the sheep 
with their rich coats of wool; the hens, those traveling manufac¬ 
tories of the nourishing and healthful egg; the ducks and geese 
that are so good to eat when they are dead and cooked; the corn, 
potatoes, melons, beets and such, we longed to be a farmer. From 
our earliest youth it has always been the summit of our ambition 
to arrive at some station in life where we could earn our daily 
bread by the sweat of a hired man’s brow. Hitherto a frowning 
providence has blasted our ardent hopes, but yesterday, and all 
during the fair, as we stood surrounded by these rich products of 
Wisconsin’s skillful farmers, the desire seized us with tenfold 
strength. We do not, however, see our way clearly to it just yet.” 
Special reports of interest, will be found under the head of 
“ Superintendents’ Keports,” giving a somewhat detailed account 
of each department. 
All things considered, the exhibition was a success. The dis¬ 
play in each department was good, and in the stock and machinery 
departments never excelled in the state. The receipts were some 
$13,000, which, with the funds in the treasury, enabled the society 
to meet promptly its liabilities, with a small balance on hand at 
the close of the fiscal year. 
