One of the striking features of this exhibition was the series of addresses delivered by gentlemen widely known for the interest they have taken in the progress of the industrial arts. The first was made at the opening, by the president of the Institute, who appropriately welcomed both exhibitors and visitors. The second was by the Hon. S. S. Fisher, of Washington, commissioner of patents, who gave an able review of the triumphs of American inventions, and the promi nent part which the American Institute had taken in fostering that creative genius which aims to produce the useful rather than the beautiful, and which has given us labor-saving machines, and all those improvements that tend to alleviate the material condition of man. The third was by Dr. Geo. B. Loring, of Salem, Mass., who advocated, in eloquent terms, the agricultural interests of the country. The fourth was by Mr. Erastus Bigelow, the well-known inventor, and president of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers, who pointed out the true course to be pursued for the encouragement of the production of wool, and for its conversion into useful fabrics. The fifth was by the Rev. Dr. Barnard, president of Columbia College and United States commissioner at the international exposition of 1867, held at Paris, who gave an interesting account of the novelties he saw at that exposition, and who gratified his auditors by the statement that, although the display in the American department was not large, it contained a majority of the most useful and ingenious inventions, and attracted more attention from Europeans than any other part of the exposition. The sixth was by Britton Richardson, Esq., who gave an unexpectedly favorable report of the progress of the silk industry in the United States, and furnished abundant proof that, with proper encouragement, it will yet be able to supply the home demand for silk goods. The last two addresses were made by the president of the Institute and the chairman of the board, on the closing night, before the reading of the awards. They expressed, in glowing words, the congratu lations of the board at the complete success of the thirty-eight exhibition. At a regular meeting of the Institute, held October 7th, 1869, a communication was received from the board of managers, stating that they considered it expedient to hold a fair next year, because a large expenditure had been incurred in constructing buildings and all the necessary attachments thereto, and in providing expensive appliances used in the department of engines and machinery, which could be made available at such a fair. Thereupon it was unanimously resolved that the present board of managers have discretionary power to make all preliminary arrangements for the annual exhibition of 1870. In obedience to this resolution, the board obtained a lease of the premises belonging to the Empire Skating rink, for the months of September and October, 1870, and decided to purchase the large building erected for them, which was offered, by its owner, at a sum of $200 less than that stated in the original agreement. They also decided to preserve for their successors all the articles which could be used at the next exhibition. ORESTES CLEVELAND. WILLIAM S. CARPENTER. GEORGE TIMPSON. CHARLES K. HAWKES. JAMES KNIGHT. NEW YORK, February 3d, 1870. THOMAS RUTTER. J. TRUMBULL SMITH. ALLEN SETTLEMENT. The officers for 1870 are as follows: President, Belden Allen; Secretary and Treasurer, Spencer S. Allen. This club, like most organizations of its kind, holds meetings every week, which, as a general thing, are well attended and much interest manifested in the discussions which take place. The "Allen Settle. ment Farmers' Club" take pleasure in announcing to the agricultural community, and especially to farmers' clubs, that they have struck the "key note," which would be well for all clubs to strike. I presume it is known that as a general thing these clubs hold no meetings in the summer season; but this club has wandered from this rule, and for some time we have made a practice of holding what we call jubilee meetings during the summer seasons. After we adjourn our weekly meetings, some member of the club will extend to his associates an invitation to meet at his residence on the afternoon of the first Saturday in May. Consequently on that day are seen many of our neighboring farmers, with their wives and children, going to the jubilee. Now there are several benefits derived from these meetings, 1st. They have a tendency to form and maintain a feeling that ought to exist between neighbors. 2d. It is the decision of the members of this association that we derive as much benefit from these meetings as we do from the winter discussions, for almost invariably while looking at a certain kind of grain or stock there arises a hotlycontested debate upon the management of the article at which we are looking. Before the meeting adjourns all return from the ramble over our neighbor's farm to his house, and after partaking of refreshments, some member extends to the club another invitation to meet at his residence one month from that time, after which all separate, feeling well pleased with their meeting, and meditating on the many plans of farm management which they have heard discussed. Before closing I wish to say that this club takes great pleasure in not only recommending, but urging other clubs to adopt the same custom of holding meetings, for two years experience has proved to us that they are a decided benefit. We have a library of nearly 100 volumes, many of which are works from our best agricultural authors. We have to report for the Barton Agricultural Society, for the year 1869, amount of receipts, $684.27; amount paid out for premiums and rent of fair grounds, $711.54. Leaving a deficit for the year of $27.27; and an assessment was made on the stockholders to supply the deficiency. The officers for the year 1870 were duly elected as follows: President, William P. Stone; Secretary, James S. Murray; Treasurer, A. B. Phillips. We had our annual fair last September, and it was every way successful; in vegetables and fruit excelling the State fair. JAMES S. MURRAY, Secretary. BINGHAMTON. An organization known as the "Binghamton Farmers' Club" was formed in this city on the 20th of November, 1869, by a few gentlemen interested in the progress of agriculture. But five persons joined the club the first evening; but the interest has steadily ncreased, and additions have been gradually made, until at present the membership numbers twenty. Meetings have been held every Saturday evening for discussion, and much valuable experience has been drawn out. The discussions have been fully reported in the Republican of this city, and thus whatever of good has been elicited has been disseminated among the farmers of the county and vicinity. The following, among other subjects, have been discussed: "Manures," "The cultivation of fruit," "Cows, the production of milk and its uses;" "Feeding stock in winter," "The cultivation of potatoes," and "Grasses." Many valuable communications have also been received and published. The club is governed by a constitution and by-laws, which are as simple and concise as possible. The officers are a president, vice-president, librarian, and secretary, the last of whom also acts as treasurer. Each member pays an admission fee of fifty cents and fifty cents annually thereafter. The work of the club is not limited to discussion, but embraces all proper means for the advancement of agriculture. F. N. CHASE, BROOKFIELD. In transmitting our twentieth annual summary of the transaction of the Brookfield Agricultural Society, we have the pleasure to say that the stated meetings of the executive board have been regularly attended during the year 1869, and that the policy of former years has in the main been carried out by the board. [Ag.] 91 The effort to make our exhibition something more and better for the agricultural interest than a mere horse show, has never been lost sight of, under our present board, and will still be adhered to. The annual fair was held September 28th and 29th, and was well attended, the weather being all that could be desired. The total number of entries in all departments was between 700 and 800, and the whole constituted a show fully up to the average of former years, while the cattle show was conceded to be the best for many years. The report of the treasurer was presented, making the following exhibit: Total receipts for the year Paid premiums and expenses of twentieth annual fair $571 45 526 35 45 10 The following are the officers for 1870: President, David L. Fisk ; Secretary, C. Whitford; Treasurer, Henry Brown. C. WHITFORD, Secretary. CAMDEN. The following is the report of the Camden Industrial Association The annual fair was held on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of September, 1869. The display of stock at the fair was larger than at any previous exhibition. The display in floral and vegetable halls was very good. The weather was favorable and the attendance good. Altogether the fair was a decided success. C. J. WRIGHT, Secretary. CAZENOVIA. It is with pleasure the Farmers' and Mechanics' Association of the town of Cazenovia transmit this their thirteenth annual report. The annual fair of the association was held on the 14th and |