And several others, from 6 to 9 lbs. These weights I give as correct. The attention of the farmers of this county is fast being turred to the growing of wool, and that of a good quality.

The show of poul ry, &c., was limited

The mechanical department was not as full as we think it might have been. A variety of steel plows was exhibited by C. Kingseed, of this place, which deserve credit, and were by the farmers generally pronounced good.

The farm bells exhibited by Mr. Smith, of this place, gave tone to the Fair, and deserve credit.

Floral Hall (thanks to the taste of the ladies) was crowded, and admirably arranged, and was a feature in the Fair.

On the whole, we must again say that, under all the circumstances, our Fair was a success. The crops of the county generally have been good, but not commanding such prices as will remunerate the farmer for his labor.

We in this county think that a geological survey of the State is much needed, to enable the farmer more fully to develop the resources of his land, and think that the Legislature, in justice to them, ought to make an appropriation for this object, and that the State Board ought to urge it. A more stringent law for the protection of sheep from the ravages of dogs, is much needed.

STARK COUNTY.

The twelfth Annual Fair of our County Society was held at the Society's Fair grounds at Canton, on the 21, 3d and 4th days of October, 1861. Owing to our national difficulties, the officers of the Society were fearful that the usual interest would not be manifested, but were happily disappointed. The number of articles entered for premiums was 1,782, with a great variety of articles for exhibition only. The whole receipts of the Society for 1861, are $2,754 62.

SUMMIT COUNTY.

The Annual Fair of the Summit County Agricultural Society was held on the 1st, 2d and 3d of October, 1861.

No written statements of competitors fcr premiums on crops were received.
The Society numbers 520 members. The entries were 754, embracing all de-

partments. The farmer's stock, as well as other products-the manufacturer, the artisan, the florist, and the military-were signally represented, and made very creditable and satisfactory exhibitions. All the displays were exceedingly popular with the mass of people in attendance.

The principal crops raised in the county are wheat, corn, oats and barley. There is but little grain raised in the northern part-embracing the townships of Hudson and Twinsburg-the soil being adapted to grazing.

The average amount of wheat per acre is near 12 bushels; corn, 30; oats, 30; and barley, 20. Vegetables of all kinds yield largely.

The spring of 1861 was cold; frosty nights were frequent until June. The drought was severe from June till September, in some parts. The weevil caused some damage to wheat, nearly destroying some fields. In August the army worm made its appearance, doing but little damage, however, as they were but short lived, and not in numbers sufficient to do great injury.

Horses, cattle and sheep are raised throughout the county.

Whatever may have been deficient in quantity or quality, or of any characteristic of the exhibition, there appeared to have been no want of interest manifested on the part of the community, in their attendance upon it, in that regard. The Akron Fair has become a proverb, vieing favorably with any county exhibition in Ohio

The finances of the Society are in a most healthy condition; the same marked improvement in its affairs which was inaugurated in 1859, and continued through 1860, has been strikingly evinced in 1861, placing the institution, with its expensive outlays, entirely out of debt, and affording it a handsome surplus on hand.

TRUMBULL COUNTY.

The Sixteenth Annual Fair of this county was held at Oak Grove, on the 23d, 24th and 25th days of September, 1861; and when the facts that very many of those who have heretofore given efficient aid to the Society, as competitors for premiums and otherwise, were absent in the service of the country, is considered, the result may be regarded as comparing favorably with our fairs of former years. While it is to be regretted that many of our most influential farmers, and others equally interested in the success and perpetuity of the Society, keep aloof from any active participation as members, and consequently their influence is felt to be against the object sought to be attained in the organization of the Society; yet the stock, horses, cattle and sheep, on exhibition, were highly creditable to the wealth and enterprise of the county.

No premiums have been awarded for agricultural improvements, and but a meager list for domestic manufactures, amounting to 828 50. The awards on the last class were made on the following articles, namely: Fulled cloth, domes

tic plaid, flannel, woolen and cotton carpets, linen diaper, quilts, coverlets, tow and linen cloths, stocking yarn, linen thread, hose, mittens and shirts.

The ccmmittees appointed for that purpose have not as yet reported any awards for improvements in agriculture. But three claims for premiums in this. department have been presented; and although no premiums have been awarded, yet it may not be improper in this connection to refer to them.

The Society is now composed of 287 members. We think it manifest to the most common observer, that this Society has been the means of adding largely to the agricultural knowledge and wealth of the people of the county, not only by awakening inquiry upon subjec's connected with agriculture alone, but by dif fusing more general and enlarged ideas of the economy of breeding and raising the best stock, and selecting and using the most improved mechanical and agricultural implements. And it is hoped and believed that, unless our social and political fabrics disssolve, our Society will long continue a practical illustration of the wisdom of the legislative department of the State. The crops the past seahave been extensively injured by grasshoppers and potatoe bugs. The army worm has also committed some ravages. The wheat and corn crops were less than an average. Buckwheat was nearly a failure. Flax good. Hay about half a crop. Oats good. Potatoes nearly an average, but diseased somewhat. It is impossible to give any reliable information in detail as to quantity per acre of any crops.

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.

The Twelfth Annual Fair of this Society was prevented from being held at its advertised time of exhibition by the grounds being taken possession of, by the military of the State, to use as a camp for recruiting for the U S. army.

We suffered a pecuniary loss in being debarred from holding our annual fair. Our prospects of a successful and paying fair were never so encouraging as it was this fall. Not counting the condition our grounds and improvements will be left in when they leave it, the Society has claims against it, now due, to the amount of $515, which should and would have been paid.

Agriculture is improving in the county. The horses show signs of improvement, and cattle are getting to be of better quality; also sheep are being improved very much, the Spanish variety is taking the lead, and hogs are not lost sight of in developing their best qualities.

UNION COUNTY.

The Union County Fair was held on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of September. Compared with last year, there was a marked falling off in the number and quality

of the articles exhibited. The attendance was good, and the receipts were $592 76. The expenditures for premiums, &c., were $453 78 Balance on hand of funds of 1861, $138 89. By resolution of the Society, this balance was paid over to the County Commissioners, to be used in relieving soldiers' families. There was a balance on hand of the receipts of 1860 of $517 08, which is still on hand. The Society is out of debt, and its grounds in good order, with ample buildings. The number of members is about 200.

The chief productions, as we have already reported some fifteen times, are hay, corn, wheat, and oats. Little of the farm produce of the county is taken to market, being fed to stock on the farms that produce it. The chief points of shipment are Marysville, New Dover, Unionville, and Milford.

The past season was very dry, and, as a consequence, the corn crop was not so good as usual. On the bottoms and flat swale lands the crop was good. Wheat and oats were about an average crop. Hay was not heavy, owing in part to the drought, and in part to the depredations of the grub-worm; but was generally of excellent quality. Many apprehend that the grub-worm will be worse next season; but I know of no fact that warrants such an apprehension, while I do know of some facts which tend to show that it is without foundation. In 1836 large tracts of country in Muskingum and adjacent counties were troubled with. the grub, and meadows and pastures were much damaged by them; but the next season they had disappeared. The grub is a great eater and a poor traveler. Where they are sufficiently numerous to eat out all the grass-roots, they die for I want of food soon after this is done.

The fruit of this county was killed by the late frosts, so that we had but little, except where there were grapes. The rambo apple appears to stand frosts and other hardships better than any other kind. One orchard, in the northern part of this county, belonging to William Hamilton, had in it more than twenty large rambo trees, all loaded with apples.

There were no entries for premiums on crops, except one of potatoes by E. Bawhan, who raised 80 bushels on a fourth of an acre. The same ground had been in potatoes for some twelve years, and manured every second or third year with stable manure, at the rate of twenty loads to the acre.

WARREN COUNTY.

In presenting the Eleventh Annual Report of the Warren County Agricultural Society, the Board reports that, after holding several meetings, and consulting with agriculturists and other citizens from different parts of the county, it was concluded that the cause of agriculture would not be promoted by holding a Fair this year. The reasons were the low price of produce, the unsettled state of the public mind, with a disposition to congregate where the latest news was to be had, there

to discuss the affairs of the country, to the neglect of that strict devotion to the perfection of the products of agriculture and care of domestic animals which are essential to a good and useful exhibition. Hence no Fair was held.

LIVE STOCK.-There has been no material change in the live stock of the county differing from former reports. A new market has, however, been opened for horses for government use, and a large number have been furnished from this county. Horses and hogs continue to receive that special attention which this county has hitherto devoted to them.

FIELD CROPS.-The wheat crop of the county will fall below an average-not above eight or ten bushels per acre. Corn is an average crop-about forty bushels. Barley is light. Oats are good. Hay is better than usual-about one and a half ton. Potatoes are good; some complaint of the rot.

FRUIT-Of all descriptions, except apples, was a good crop. Peaches, especially, were abundant. About forty-five thousand bushels of this fruit were marketed, at an average clear profit of one dollar and fifty cents per bushel to the producers. They were shipped by railroad, mostly to towns north, many to Cincinnati, and some to Detroit, Buffalo, and Rochester.

SORGHUM-Was more generally raised than in previous years, mostly in small quantities. The amount of manufactured molasses is estimated at from thirty to forty thousand gallons. The improved facilities for manufacturing have produced a corresponding improvement in the article. It is now selling in our market at 50 cents per gallon.

The Society has thirty acres, well improved, which cost about $175 per acre, and the improvements about $3,000. The amount due on the land is $420, which is all of the indebtedness of the Society.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.

In the month of April we adopted a Premium List and appointed a time for the Annual Fair, although it was doubtful if one could be successfully held, owing to the excitement, particularly along the southern border of the State. Our Fair Ground was soon after taken possession of by the State, and Camp Putnam located upon it. It has been so held since, and consequently we have had no Fair. Number of members, 50.

The wheat crop, largely "weevil-proof," is above an average, and nearly all trials of it have proved very satisfactory. Of corn, grass, and potatoes, a large yield. Fruit almost a total failure. Increased attention paid to sorghum. Probably we have made near ten thousand gallons of molasses. We hear of considerable injury to corn, potatoes, and meadows, by a grub-worm.

Our annual meeting was held October 22d.