a common interest links together, throughout the diversities of soil, of climate, and of production, the noble fabric of American Industry. In taking leave of such a theme, let me say that you may well rejoice in your pursuit. You may well rejoice in its triumphs— the peaceful triumph of Labor, of Art, and of Science. You may recall with pride that illustrious race of cultivators, who from CINCINNATUS to WASHINGTON, graced and ennobled Agriculture, and which in turn graced and ennobled them. You may congratulate yourselves upon the condition and attitude of your Society. If in the rank of American States, New-York holds a lofty position, the labors of its State Society will be the more widely productive of benign results, not only in promoting and advancing its own husbandry, but its bright example will be felt in all quarters of the Republic. Let me, then, urge you to renewed and unremitted effort to continued zeal and emulation in the discharge of duties to your State and Country, which bring with them the blessings of God and the gratitude of Men. As the dews from Heaven refresh and fertilize the earth, and gladden the heart of the husbandman, so will your labors, steadily pursued, wisely directed, and liberally disseminating the seeds of intelligent observation and experience, bring forth a rich and abundant harvest. New-York State Agricultural Society. AWARD OF PREMIUMS. SHORT HORN BULLS. Judges.-Hon. Adam Fergusson, Ch'n, Woodhill, C. W.; John Wade, C. W.; George Miller, Markham, C. W. Best bull over 3 years old, Sherwood & Stevens, Auburn; imported hull, "Earl Seaham," $25. 2. L. G. Morris, Fordham; "Lamartine," $15. 3. Lewis F. Allen, Black Rock; "Exeter," $5. Best 2 years old bull, L. G. Morris, Fordham; "Lord Eryholm," imported bull, $20. 2. W. T. & N. Chappel, Avon; "Young Splendor," $10. 3. J. G. Peck, West Bloomfield, $5. Best 1 year old bull, J. M. Sherwood, Auburn; "Vane Tempest," $15. 2. E. W. Sheldon, Sennett; "Kirk Leavington," $10. 3. L. G. Morris, Fordham; "Powhattan," $5. Best bull calf, J. M. Sherwood, Auburn; "Faugh a Ballagh," $10 2. Aaron Barber, Avon, Trans. and $3. 3. John R. Paige, Sennett; "Tromp," commended. 1 year old bull, "Antler," Daniel C. Monroe, Elbridge; commended. The Judges express the high gratification afforded them from the visible and rapid advances made in this important class of live stock. The duty assigned them, was at once perceived to be no ordinary one-whether they have been successful in the justice of their awards, is not for them to say, but they claim the confidence of the Society for honest impartiality in their judgment. They have performed their duty in a careful anxious and unbiassed spirit, and believe that in no case will they be found far from the mark. The Judges would impress upon the Society, the absolute necessity |