member. The excessive crowd by which we were borne along through the building, rendered it impossible for us to give the various articles that close inspection necessary to enable us to decide on their respective merits. My three associates - Mrs. Kinser, Mrs. Hawk and Miss Immel said they would make another effort in the afternoon; and as I did not expect to be out again, I requested them to give in a report without me. I am sorry to find they have not done it. I will do what I can by way of making up this deficiency, and you can make any use you think proper of my communication.

We were unaninous in the opinion that the Needle Work generally was very creditable to the contributors, not only as to the amount, but the beauty. and neatness of its execution. The articles not being numbered or marked in any way, (many of them I mean,) I cannot specify as might be desirable.. The display of beautiful quilts was quite imposing; which was most worthy of praise we found it difficult to decide. The worsted work also showed a degree of industry and skill far beyond our expectation. Two pieces, numbered seven and ten, we all agreed were the handsomest. One by Mrs. Nixon, which we were told was executed during the idle hours of four days-no time being taken from her domestic duties. On this account, as well as for its beauty and execution, we thought it deserved a favorable notice.

A box of needle work by the Misses Seibert, commanded our admiration; and next to it one by Miss M. and L. Chambers, and some articles by Miss Mary and Margaret M'Culloch of various kinds. A Victorine, made of turkey down, was remarkable for its ingenuity and singularity, as well as very pretty.

A picture on Bristol-board, made by the pricking of a pin, may perhaps be classed among the needle work. It was very pretty and ingenious, and, being made by a little girl, is quite deserving of notice. A toilet cover, of exquisite neatness and beauty, was not numbered. The same was the case with a shell box, to which we would award the meed of praise.

Of the cakes and jellies, &c., we all thought those furnished by M. John Wilkins, of Shippensburg, were the handsomest. The pickle jars presented a very beautiful appearance, but we could not decide as to their comparative merits. A painting by Miss Wright (I believe), 1 have heard was very much admired, but in our hasty survey I, at least, did not notice it.

R. R. SCHNECK,

Member of the Committee for examining Needle Work, Jellies, &c.

After the premiums were read, the meeting adjourned for half an hour, at the expiration of which it was again assembled for the election of officers. Judge Orr was called to the chair, and John Ruthrauf chosen secretary. General nominations were then made, and the following gentlemen were elected:

President-WILLIAM HEYSER.

Vice Presidents-JOHN ORE, JAMES LOWE, JAMES X. M'LANAHAN, WILLIAM

H. M'DOWEL; Managers-WILLIAM BOSSART, SAMUEL THOMPSON, JOHN P. STOUFFER, DANIEL TROSTLE, F. S. STUMBAUGH, JAMES C. BOYD, GEORGE ASTON, HEZEKIAH EASTON, JAMES DAVIDSON, WILLIAM A. Cox, Jos. JOHNSTON, James CHARITON; Treasurer- ALEX. K. M'CLURE; Recording Secretary - S. M. ARMSTRONG; Corresponding Secretary-JAMES NILL.

The meeting then adjourned.

We think it due to the Hon. George Chambers, the late president, and the gentleman who had the immediate charge of fitting up the ground, to say that the society is greatly indebted to them for the untiring personal efforts they made. Some errors may have been committed, but, considering that so much devolved upon but a few men, we think that they more than dis charged their duty. We have heard complaints that the arrangements did not display that liberality that should characterize such an association; but it must be remembered that the society is in its infancy, and with very limited means, and it was a wise poliey to avoid embarrassment as much as possible. Now, however, the society seems firmly established, and we trust by another year the arrangements will defy complaint. This year, the ground was to purchase, fence to make, buildings and stalls to put up-all or most of which will be saved next year; and if the old members stand firmly to the society, the premiums can be more than doubled for the second exhibition.

The total receipts of the society, from its organization to the present time, amounted to one thousand one hundred and ninety-one dollars and twenty-five cents, which will certainly cover all expenses, and probably leave a small surplus. The number of members on the treasurer's book is seven hundred and thirty-nine, and, if the proper effort is made, there is no reason why the number should not be increased to twelve hundred during the next year. Farmers, mechanics and artisans of Franklin county, this enterprise aims directly at the elevation and advancement of your worthy callings, and you owe it to yourselves and to your children to make it eminently worthy of its noble purpose.

FAYETTE COUNTY.

BROWNSVILLE, Fayette County, Pa., Nov. 18, 1853.

DEAR SIR :-We received yours of October 26, 1853, and send you inclosed all the information we have at our command, at this time, as our books and papers are much deranged and in the hands of the old officers of the Society, and not before us at the time we write.

Our Society consists of about three hundred members.

OFFICERS.

WILLIAM COLVIN, President.

WILLIAM HASTINGS, GEORGE A. NELSON, WILLIAM BALL, W. B. CROFT, W. FORSYTHE, Vice Presidents; WILLIAM CATELL, Recording Secretary; WILLIAM G. PATTERSON, DAVID DEARMAN, WILLIAM WAGGONER, WILLIAM H. MILLER, URIAH HICKENBOTHOM, Managers; DAVID DEARMAN, Treasurer.

Our Society meets monthly and have been pretty punctual in attendance. There is undoubtedly a general spirit of improvement in Agricultural products, and a very marked difference in the improvement of our stock. We would here instance some of our varieties. The French Merino, Spanish Merino, and Saxony sheep, that were exhibited were fine for quality of wool and elegance of form. We also had on exhibition a fine Morgan Stallion, owned by citizens of our county, which was brought from Vermont, and which cost seventeen hundred dollars. We had also other fine horses, either for saddle or harness. Our cattle of the various breeds, such as Devon, Durham, common, &c., were excellect. We had also other stock, which done credit to our county. We send you inclosed the list of premiums awarded. Please to accept our imperfect report and we will try to send you one more to our taste next year, and also more satisfactory to yourself.

WILLIAM COLVIN, President.

WILLIAM CATTELL, Secretary.

A LIST OF PREMIUMS

AWARDED AT THE LATE ANNUAL FAIR OF JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, HELD ON THE FIFTH, SIXTH, AND SEVENTH OF OCTOBER,

ANIMALS

1853.

BLOODED STALLIONS.

Black Morgan, Class A, No. 68, no competitor.

Packolet Medley, Class A, No. 3, first premium awarded and a Diploma

to John B. Krepps....

$6.00

English Archy, Class A, No. 53, second premium awarded to J. B.

Second....do....William B. Downs,-Patent Office Report.

Second....do....William K. Gallaher, (Fayette co Pa.).....Farm Journal.

Second....do....John J. Goe,-Patent Office Report.

Second....do....L. Campbell, for full-blooded Heifer Calves, very