36 WISCONSIN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
It has been, and is, our grand privilege as the people of 
Wisconsin. Kich in our endowment of lands, mines, forests, 
waters, scenery and climate; in our geographical position among 
the states of the Union; in our inheritance of the best quali¬ 
ties of many races; and in the beginning that has been made 
of independent homes, free institutions and a marvelous in¬ 
dustrial development, we shall be held to a fearful responsibil¬ 
ity if we mold not this our empire after the highest and no¬ 
blest ideals. 
On behalf of the Executive Board, I have the honor to be, 
Sir, with great respect, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. W. HOYT, Secretary. 
State Agkicultural Rooms, January, 1872. 
