praiseworthy efforts to improve the breeds and introduce new varieties of stock into the county.

The specimens of butter and cheese entered for competition were all of such fine quality that the judges had the greatest difficulty in deciding to whom to award the premiums.

The display of fruit is said to have been superior to that exhibited at the late state fair, and was certainly very fine, when the unpropitious nature of the past season is taken into account.

The exhibition of agricultural implements and machinery, with the exception of the collections of foreign made articles exhibited by store keepers, was very deficient in the number of articles-the majority of the establishments for the manufacture of such articles being entirely unrepresented. We are surprised that manufacturers of the city and county should neglect such an opportunity of advancing tifeir own interests by exhibiting their several productions to people assembled from all parts of the county. We hope to see a reform in this particular at the fair to be held next year. The few articles shown were of great merit, and considerable interest was manifested in them, which we regret was not more extensively gratified. It is hoped also that at our next fair inventors and manufacturers of other places will send hither specimens of their articles, in order that our farmers, mechanics, &c., may see all the best and latest improvements in the machinery and instruments they are interested in.

Of carriages, harness, saddles, &c., the display was small, but the specimens exhibited show that good work can be done in Quincy.

In needle work, fancy work, embroidery, &c., the ladies have shown a collection which for taste and execution it would be difficult to excel. The awarding committee felt themselves under the necessity of awarding nearly three times the number of premiums offered, to do justice to this class. Under the class of miscellaneous articles a highly interesting and tasteful variety of articles were entered. Among them the fine arts, in the several branches of painting, drawing, sculpture, printing, carving, &c., were represented by some elegant specimens.

In the awarding of the premiums and the subsequent revision of the lists, rendered necessary by the imperfect manner in which some of them were reported, and the neglect in many of exhibitors to have their articles properly entered and labeled, it is probable that unintentional injustice may have been done to some. If any such mistakes have occurred the parties are requested to apply at once to the secretary in order to have them rectified.

The thanks of the society are due to many of our hotel and livery stable keepers, who contributed liberally towards defraying the expenses.

In accordance with the wish expressed by many, it has been decided to give silver plate in lieu of the money premiums. The time and place of their delivery as well as that of the diplomas will be indicated below.

In many particulars the fair may be said to have been badly managed, which is principally attributable to the limited number who evinced sufficient inter

est to induce them to apply their energies and make active exertions in its preparation, and the very short time previous to the fair in which all that was done had to be commenced and executed. Another impediment was the uncertainty whether the amount which the fair would produce would justify the large expenses to be incurred and the fact of large numbers delaying to become members until it was proved that the enterprise would be successful.

Under these unpromising circumstances the success of the fair is considered triumphant, and the society hope and expect that with their increased resources and the valuable experience they have obtained, to be able next year to hold a fair which will not be surpassed by any county in the state.

At a meeting of the executive committee, held at the court house on Friday, October 20, 1854, it was considered necessary in consequence of the very imperfect manner in which the majority of the awarding committees had rendered their reports to appoint a committee to revise the reports and arrange them for publication. Messrs. Higbee, McNitt, Phinney and Gibson were accordingly appointed for that purpose, and subsequently reported the following revised list of premiums awarded at the first fair and cattle show of the Adams County Agricultural Society:

Best first class stallion, four years old and upwards, Ed. Higbee's "Grey Eagle "-diploma and $10.

Second best, Elliott Comb's " John Richards," $5.

Best second class stallion," four years old and upwards, M. Stevens' "Unwary "-diploma and $8.

Second best, J. H. Hanks' "Young Barney "-$5.

Best draft stallion, H. Hess' "Rocky Mountain "-diploma and $10.

Second best, W. Parsons' "Samson, jr."-$5.

Best horse colt, two years old, S. Benson's "John Richards, jr."-diploma and $10.

Second best, C. Antrim's "Selim "-$2.

Best horse colt, one year old, W. Leachman's-diploma and $3.

Second best, S. J. Morey's-$2.

Best horse colt, three years old, J. Knox's "Tuckahoe "-diploma and $3. Best match horses, J. W. Singleton's "Kansas and Nebraska "-diploma and $5.

Second best, Elliott Combs' mares-$3.

Best single horse in harness, W. Corbin's-$5.

Second best, Abel Fox's-$8.

Best saddle horse, Wm. Carlin's-$5.

Second best, F. M. Thomas'-$3.

Best match colt, three years old, M. McNitt's-$3.

Best filly, three years old, J. Parsons'-$3.

Second best, Louis Kendall's-$2.

Best filly, two years old, Janes Wells'-diploma and $3.
Second best, H. M. Crow-$2.

Best filly, one year old, S. Jameson's-diploma and $3.

Second best, S. Heaton's-$2.

Best brood mare, S. V. Jameson's-diploma and $5.

Second best, S. J. Morey's-$3.

Best five colts, sired by one horse, Elliott Combs'--diploma and $10.
Second best, J. H. Wells'-$5.

Best sucking colt, Elliott Combs'-$3.

Second best, E. L. Grosh's-$2.

Best bull, Martin McNitt's, four years old-diploma and $3.

Second best, S. J. Morey's, short horn Durhamn-$2.

Best bull, two years old March 13, Jameson & Son's-diploma and $3.

Second best, A. J. Anderson's "Cas. Clay"-$2.

Best bull, yearling, E. Terrill's Durham short horn, sixteen months-diploma and $3.

Second best, H. Kent's, fifteen months-$2.

Best bull calf, H. P. Coe's, nine months-diploma and $3.

Second best, Sam'l. L. Crank's, eight months-$2.

Best cow, Avery Turner's-diploma and $3.

Second best, II. P. Coe's "Victoria "—$2.

Best heifer, two years old, Jameson & Son's-diploma and $3.

Second best, M. McNitt's-$2.

Best heifer calf, Jameson & Son's-diploma and $3.

Best heifer, yearling, II. Kent's-diploma and $3.

Best jack, Martin Stevens'-$10.

Second best, John Richards'-$5.

Best pair mules, A. E. Bowles'--diploma and $5.

Second best, T. S. Whitmarsh's-$3.

Best single mule, J. C. Bernard's, four years old-$3.
Best mule, three years old, J. O. Bernards'-$3.

Best two year old mule, C. C. Booth's-$2.

Second best, C. C. Booth's-$1.

Best one year old mule, E. Grubb's-$2.

Second best, E. Grubb's-$1.

Best sucking mule, John Creighton's-$3.

Second best, S. Heaton's-$2.

Best buck sheep, J. N. Whips'-diploma and $3

Second best, J. N. Whips'-$2.

Best Merino ewe, Jameson & Son's-diploma.

Second best, Jameson & Son's--$2.

Best boar hog, John Aten's-diploma.
Second best, D. E. Scarborough's-$2.

Best brood sow, Jameson & Son's--diploma.

Best pair of pigs, Suffolk breed, Doring & Phinney-diploma.

Best lot Shanghai fowls, W. Zimmerman-$3.

Best pair of six fowls, J. B. Bennett-$2.

Pair Poland ducks, T. A. Kircher-$1.
Best sample of wheat, J. Crow--diploma.

Second best, Golden Straw, C. L. Demaree-$2.
Sample of timothy seed-diploma.

Sweet potatoes, John Reeder-$1.

Cabbages, Isaac Stewart-$1.

Best butter, 10 lbs., Mrs. Johnson-$3.

Second best, 10 lbs., Mrs. Tandy-$2.

Best cheese, Mrs. W. D. Perry-$3.

Largest and best selection of apples, Wm. Stewart & Son-diploma.
Second largest and best, D. E. Scarborough-$3.

Best and largest collection of peaches, Wm. Stewart & Sons-diploma.
Best specimen of grapes, Isabella, R. G. Rowland-diploma.

Messrs. Robert Fell, of Payson, J. & D. Wolfe, of Liberty, and Geo. Johnson, of Columbus, exhibited some fine specimens of apples, but not in sufficient variety to entitle them to premiums. The same remark applies to some specimens of peaches entered by Mr. Clark Chatton and Dr. Shepherd.

Mr. R. G. Rowland exhibited some fine specimens of preserved peaches and tomatoes, growth of 1853, put up in tin cans.

Best and largest collection of flowers, Mrs. Stewart-$1.

Best two horse plow, made by Wm. Rattell-diploma.

Atkins' self-raking reaper, entered by L. and C. H. Bull-diploma.

Pennock's wheat drill, good article, entered by L. & C. H. Bull-diploma.
Best lot of agricultural implements, L. & C. H. Bull-diploma.
Best corn crusher or corn mill, made by W. D. Morgan-diploma.

W. Zimmerman's corn mill broke in testing.

Best corn sheller, made by W. D. Morgan-$3.

Best straw cutter, made by W. D. Morgan—$3.

Family carriage, made by J. D. Weatherwax-diploma.

Omnibus, made by J. Pernell-diploma.

Model buggy, to illustrate "Everett's Patent Coupling," made by Edward Everett-diploma.

Set of silver plate buggy harness, made by Bernard & Lockwood-$3.
Ladies saddle, made by H. Head-diploma.

Pair double calf boots, sewed, E. W. Godfrey-diploma.

Pair ladies' calf bootees, sewed, E. W. Godfrey-diploma.

Pair thick boots, E. W. Godfrey-$2.

Pair knit socks, by Mrs. Letton-$1.

Millinery, by Mrs. Blackford-diploma.

Best home made quilt, by Miss S. E. Poling-$5.

Second best, Mrs. Reynard-$1.

Best specimen of worsted work, by Miss L. Y. Kendall-$3.

Second best, Mrs. Price-$1.

Best specimen of embroidery by Mrs. J. L. Moore-$3.
Chenille embroidered lamp mat, by Mrs. J. L. Moore-$1.
Fancy work, Mrs. I. N. Morris-$1.

Fancy work, Miss Jane Pomeroy-$1.

Tidies, Mrs. Cook-$1.

Wax flowers, Mrs. Glass-$1.

Paper flowers, Mrs. Glasby-$1.

Knit quilt, Miss Burns-$1.

Best loaf of home made bread, Mrs. J. L. Moore-premium, $1.

Best specimen of oil painting, G. W. Hare-diploma.

Best specimen of water color drawing, Miss E. C. Everett-diploma.

Marble monuments, A. G. Anderson-diploma.

Hats, assortment of, G. J. Laage-diploma.

Fur goods, G. J. Laage-diploma.

Bass drum, W. M. Best-diploma.

Specimen of rope, H. C. Prentiss--diploma.

Cooper's work, made by machinery, P. Thomas-diploma.

Specimens of printing, Thos. Gibson-diploma.

Gas metor, H. Randall-diploma.

Preserved quinces, S, Hutton-diploma.

Steam engine, W. Swartwort-diploma.

Specimens of daguerreotypes, Reed & Humphrey-diploma.

Hair braiding, Mrs. Stutte-diploma.
Wood carving, J. Huelsbeck-diploma.

Gain twist rifle, W. Duncan-diploma.

Horse shoes, Robert Stewart-diploma.

Cabinet work, F. W. Janson-premium, $3.

Best exhibition of foreign made carpets, rugs and sundry articles, Henry Root-diploma..

Honorable mention was made by the awarding committee of the following articles :

Marble rose bud, execution by S. Hutton, "a fine specimen."

Architectural and mechanical drawings, by Edward Everett, "first quality, perfectly neat."

Pencil drawing, by M. Erskin, "shows skill and good taste in drawing." Oil painting of Christ in the Garden, by Mrs. W. Green, " commendable, considering the age and opportunities of the artist.”

Model steam boat engine, made by Edward Everett-" first quality-very perfect in design and motion and worthy of premium."

Barometor, made by Edward Everett-"its peculiar arrangement seems well designed to indicate the weight of the atmosphere."

Collection of curiosities entered by Dr. Sam'l W. Everett-" interesting specimens, particularly his preparation of the bones of the human ear."