tion of the agriculturists in the old world, as contrasted with our own, will lead every American farmer to rejoice at the position he occupies; and it should stimulate him to improve and elevate his profession as much, certainly, as his position is superior to those of other countries. There are extracts from other addresses which are worthy of attentive perusal.

The Secretary visited several counties during the summer, and the manifest improvement among very many of the farmers, was most encouraging. It is to be hoped that the ensuing year will be one of progress in all our counties, and the returns be such as to satisfy all that the intelligent farmers of New-York are alive to their true interests, and will so conduct their operations as to secure that high position which can be attained by well directed and intelligent effort.

ALBANY.

The fifth annual fair of the Albany County Agricultural Society was held upon Washington Square, in the city of Albany, on the 15th, 16th and 17th days of September, 1847.

While in some respects the exhibition was rather meager, in others it was full and satisfactory.

In the stock department a good display was made, and some very fine animals were exhibited. There were 202 exhibitors, who made 449 entries, comprising the following animals, viz: horses, 183; cattle, 130; sheep, 68; swine, 44; goats, 2; deer, 2; rabbits, 34; poultry, 330.

The horticultural department was well filled, presenting a most interesting display of the products of this important branch of industry. There were seventy competitors, who made 281 entries.

Portions of the domestic department were not so well filled as in former years; yet some fine things were exhibited, and a fair display made. There were eighty-two exhibiters making 200 entries.

The manufacturers' department was well represented, particularly that portion devoted to stoves, ranges, furnaces, &c. The exhibition of agricultural implements was not as large as was anticipated, considering the facilities which Albany. possesses for their manufacture. No county in the State has the

ability for making a better display, could her manufacturers be induced to incur the necessary labor and expense. Messrs. Barhydt & Morange, of Albany, exhibited some very handsomely finished pianofortes. The mellow sweetness of the music developed from these instruments plainly told that their value did not consist in outside show, as articles of furniture, but that the exterior was but an imperfect index of interior worth. The number of exhibitors in the manufacturers' department was seventy-nine, who made 135 entries.

Total number of exhibitors at the fair 433. Total number of entries 1,065.

The unpropitious state of the weather during a portion of the time, and especially on the last day of the exhibition, when the rain descended in copious showers, very materially affected the success of the society, in a financial point of view, the receipts being about one thousand dollars less than the previous year.

Notwithstanding this large decrease in the receipts, yet, by practicing the most rigid economy in the various channels of expenditure, the executive board have succeeded in keeping the society free from the burthen of debts or other incumbrances. The embarrassing effects which any considerable decrease in the receipts would naturally produce, was, fortunately, anticipated by a corresponding decrease in the expenses incurred. In the year 1856, the expenses of the Society, other than for the payment of premiums, amounted to the sum of $3,132.54; while in 1857, the sum expended, other than for the payment of premiums, only amounted to $2,102.04, leaving a balance in favor of the past year of $1,030.50. It is confidently believed that a further deduction can be made, and that the annual expenses of the society need not exceed eighteen or nineteen hundred dollars.

Since the last annual meeting of the society, the executive board have held monthly meetings, which it is thought have been productive of much good. The officers of the society have thereby had an opportunity the better to compare their views in relation to carrying out the wishes of the society, and to more firmly establish a unity of sentiment and action in the performance of the varied duties devolved upon them.

At the annual meeting held on the first Monday in January, 1857, article 3 of the Constitution was so amended as to enable the society to hold its annual meeting on the second Wednesday in January, instead of the first Monday, as heretofore, and at the last annual meeting held January 13, the same article was further amended, enabling the society to elect ten Vice Presidents, being one from each town and one from the city. The receipts and expenditures the past year have been as follows, viz:

Leaving a balance in the treasury Jan. 13, 1858, of.

$15 11

Officers for 1858.-President, Wm. Hurst, Albany; Vice Presidents, Jurian Winne, Bethlehem; D. V. S. Raynesford, New Scotland; Wm. Bullock, Bethlehem; Henry J. Devoe, Berne; P. B. Noxon, Watervliet; Gurdon Gallup, Knox; Joshua Aley, Rensselaerville; Dr. Freidenburgh, Coeymans; R. S. Lay, Westerlo; Peter Veeder, Guilderland; Secretary, A. F. Chatfield, Albany; Treasurer, H. L. Emery, Albany; Directors, Wm. Tuttle, Coeymans; John Waggoner, Guilderland.

A. F. CHATFIELD, Secretary.

ALLEGANY.

The annual fair held at Angelica. The attendance was not large owing to continued rain during the days of the fair. The

quantity of stock on exhibition excelled that of any previous year. The ladies' department was unusually attractive, containing a large variety of useful and tasty articles in the highest degree creditable to the ladies of the county. The annual address delivered by T. C. Peters, of Genesee county, and was instructive and practical, and was listened to with attention and gave great satisfaction.

Officers for 1858.-William Wilson, of Allen, President; R. Church, Angelica, Secretary; D. D. Gardner, Angelica, Treasurer. Six Vice Presidents, and nine directors.

The annual meeting of the Society was held January 2, 1858. From the report of the Treasurer, the receipts were

Expenditures,

$782 35 781 47

A premium for half an acre of potatoes, one hundred and twenty-four bushels, of excellent quality, was awarded.

Officers for 1858.-J. Galusha Staunton, Ellicottville, Presi dent; Horace S. Huntley, Little Valley, Vice President; John Manley, Little Valley, Secretary; Daniel Bucklin, Little Valley, Treasurer; and six Directors.

JOHN MANLEY, Secretary.

CHAUTAUQUE.

The annual fair was held at Fredonia, September 29th, 30th, and October 1st. Over $1,000 was offered in premiums. The weather was unfavorable for a good display or a general attendance. Still the entries in all the various departments were very good, especially in horses and cattle it was superior, both in quality and numbers. Of sheep and swine there was a fair display. Ours is emphatically a grazing county, the dairy interest being the first in importance. The first day was devoted to

receiving and arranging stock and articles, with a business meeting also. The second day to plowing, duties of committees, and an address by B. P. Johnson, Esq. The speaker, in his own happy manner, illustrated the importance and dignity of the farmers' calling, and drew a truthful picture of his enviable situation in a money "crisis" like the one now sweeping over our cities. It was listened to with marked attention throughout, and was peculiarly adapted to the audience and the occasion. Much of the interest was due to the ladies for the taste and skill manifested in their own department. Domestic and Floral Hall (50 by 150 feet), was thronged with admirers of the evidences of their handiwork.

All were pleased. The good order and good feeling was the best proof. Improvement is our motto. Better cultivation of the soil, improved domestic animals, and the best implements, has a lodgment in the hearts of the farmers and mechanics of "old Chautauque."

On the third day there was a grand display of animals in the ring," of lady equestrianism, and of carriage and other horses. Also, a foot race, by four real "natives," was not the least of the attractions.

It was voted to hold the Fair another year at Fredonia. The following are the

Officers for 1858.-Adiel S. Moss, President, Fredonia; Nelson Gorham, Secretary, Fredonia; Charles F. Matteson, Treasurer, Fredonia; and one Vice President for each town in the county.