Total...... 6,753,048 444,606 185,034 32,175 106,607 00 22,657 39,419 00 146,026 00 The analyses of the statistics for 1863 were computed from the returns made to this office by the county auditors. The aggregates thus returned have not always corresponded with the aggregates returned to the State Auditor. The first column of Table XXIV., page cxxvii, was taken from the State Auditor's aggregates, but the per centages and the seven other columns of the same table were computed from the aggregates on pages cxxx and cxxxi, as returned to this office. The difference in these returns is not sufficiently great to affect the per centages to any considerable extent. Respectfully submitted, STATE AGRICULTURAL ROOMS, JOHN H. KLIPPART, Cor. Sec. } PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD. NOVEMBER, 1862. At a special meeting called by the Governor, to consult upon the pro priety of accepting a land grant for an Agricultural College, the following was submitted to the Governor as the sense of the Board : To his Eccelleucy, DAVID TOD, Governor of Ohio: The Ohio State Board of Agriculture having been summoned by you to consult upon the subject of accepting the appropriation of the 37th Congress, to private college for the benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, approved July 2d, 1862, having considered your communi cation of facts and views, respectfully recommend the acceptance of the grant, under the provisions of said act, by the Legislature of the State, and the early establishment of the college contemptated. The Board further desires to express their willinngess to co-operate with the State officers and Legislature in measures calculated to promote the interests of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, including such attention to military tactics as shall comport with the ́exigency of the times, and advance the practical education of the industrial classes in the several professions and pursuits of life. COLUMBUS, January 6, 1863. Board all present except J. M. Millikin and H. B. Perkins. The day spent in considering the commended list of premiums. Messrs. Townshend and Potwin were appointed a committee to examine the Treasurer's and Corresponding Secretary's accounts. Messrs. Turney and Egbert were appointed a committee to examine the Executive Committee's account. After due examination the committee reported as follows: The undersigned committee appointed by the State Board of Agriculture to examine the accounts of the secretary and treasurer, find on examination that the amount received up to this date by the treasurer is $15,349 69. Amount paid as per vouchers on file, $15,004 71; showing a balance in the hands of the treasurer of $344 98. The above does not include the whole amount of receipts and disbursements of the executive committee, as seen by their accounts. N. S. TOWNSHEND, The undersigned committee have examined the accounts with the vouchers of the executive committee, for the year 1862, and find them correct. NOTE.-The following was omitted above, and should follow the treasurer's statement. Also that the accounts of the Corresponding Secretary are correct, and that there is due him from the Board the sum of three hundred and six dollars and sixty-three cents. Members all present except H. B. Perkins and Wm. R. Putnam. The following officers for 1863 were chosen by ballott: N. S. Townshend, President; D. McMillan, Secretary; J. H. Klippart, Corresponding Secretary; David Taylor, Treasurer. On motion, it was Resolved, That hereafter moneys received from all sources, before being paid out, shall pass into the hands of the treasurer, and be paid out only on his order. On motion, Dr. Townshend and T. C. Jones were appointed a committee to draw up and present to the Legislature a memorial with reference to the establishment of agricultural colleges. In reference to the difficulties in the Agricultural Societies in Ashland county, it was agreed that the matter be referred to T. C. Jones for final adjustment. On motion, it was Resolved, That all the arrangements for the fair shall be made by the Executive Committee, and no moneys received by them shall be paid out except upon the order of its Chairman. On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the President. D. MCMILLAN, Secretary. MEETING AT THE ANGIER HOUSE. CLEVELAND, April 21, 1863. Members all present, viz: Messrs. Townshend, McMillan, Taylor, Dewitt, Perkins, Gardner, Jones, Turney, Putnam and Klippart. On motion, it was Resolved, That the bond presented by the citizens of Cleveland as a bonus to hold the Fair in this city in September, 1863, be accepted. On motion, it was Resolved, That the Fair for 1863 be held on the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th days of September Dext. Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to charge one dollar for the first entry of sheep, and fifty cents for each additional entry, (5 ewes or 5 lambs are to be regarded as one entry only.) Ordered, that the pedigrees of animals (horses and cattle) be delivered to the Secretary at the time of making the entry. Ordered, that no animal will be admitted on the grounds except those regularly entered for exhibition. Ordered, that if horses are entered for exhibition, and are not exhibited when called for by the Superintendent, they shall be charged for forage and stable room at the rate of one dollar per day. Ordered, that the heading of “Short Horns,” in the first department, be stricken out, and "Thoroughbred Cattle be substituted therefor. Ordered, that the Devon list be stricken out. Ordered, that all classes of horses except thoroughbred, the premiums on aged stallions be $40; and $20 on second best; on stallions between 3 and 4 years, the premium be $20; that in the class of Draft Horses, the premiums on stallions be the same as on Mares. Ordered that the class of Match Horses and Mares read as follows: Best pair of coach horses... 10 Ordered, that the Secretary be authorized to charge an additional fee for making entries of cattle and horses, whose pedigrees are to be published in a pamphlet for distribution on the air Grounds. Parties are requested to state in addition to the pedigree, the age, color, name animal, and also whether the animal is for sale or not. All entries intended to be published In this catalogue must be made by the first of September. Ordered, that the Sweep-stake premium on horses be as follows: Best stallion of any age or breed... 66 66 Ordered, that the class of Jacks and Mules be changed so as to read as follows: Best mare Best Jack, 3 years old and over ..... ..$50 60 $26 16 Ordered, that the words “and grades,” be stricken from all classes of sheep. Ordered, that the following be the premiums offered for Cashmere goats: Best thoroughbred billy-goat...... $10 5 5 3 5 3 Ordered, that in the classes of large and small breeds of hogs, the premiums above $5.00 be each reduced to $5.00, and that second premiums be offered in the class of small breeds. Ordered, that in Class II. of the Fourth Department, there be offered the following premiums: Best 10 pounds dressed flax.... bleached flax... flax cotton... flax yarn.. ...... of cotton grown in Ohio... $5 2 5 5 10 Ordered, that a premium of $40.00 be offered for the best ten pounds of Sorgho sugar, made on the grounds during the Fair. Ordered, that the following lists and premiums for flowers be adopted: PROFESSIONAL LIST. STOVE AND GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS IN BLOOM. Best collection of not less than 20 varieties, variety and growth being taken into consideration..... Best collection of not less than 10 varieties of variegated leaved plants, in or out of bloom.. 2d best do........ "collection fuchsias in pots, growth and variety taken into consideration. 3 21 best do.... 2 |