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vants, and that of the latter for fine cloths ; but the main object 

 is the mutton. The show of Cotswold sheep was unusually fine, 

 equaling, probably, any of the English exhibitions in quality. 

 These sheep lay on fat readily, carry great weight of carcass, and 

 in the hands of those who have hitherto been the principal breed- 

 ers here, have been found quite profitable. The South-Downs 

 shown were very fair, and some of them superior ; but taken to- 

 gether, did not equal the Long Wooled sheep. They are raised 

 here quite extensively, and their mutton bears the palm of supe- 

 riority, as it does everywhere, where the sheep are skilfully bred. 



Swine were shown in great numbers, and of remarkable excel- 

 lence. The large breeds were favorites here. The Chester, 

 Leicester, Russian, &c. , and a cross of these with the Berkshire, 

 presented some remarkably fine animals ; and taken as a whole, 

 the show of swine was probably more perfect than any other. It 

 is rare to see as many fine animals together of this description, as 

 was here shown. We do not deem it desirable to go into particu- 

 lars, as to our own individual preferences as to breeds, but we 

 are all of the opinion that a show as extensive, and at the same 

 time with as many superior animals as were present, is seldom 

 witnessed. 



The poultry show, which is now attracting attention every- 

 where, was very large; there being upwards of 300 coops filled 

 with almost every variety and subdivision of varieties which the 

 country produces. Tlie large breeds were in great force ; and 

 with such multitude of varieties (if the names given to each are 

 to be credited) as to require quite an estate to buy a selection of 

 each. From our intercuurse witli gentlemen at tlie show, we are 

 satisfit d that this matter begins to be well understood; and that 

 it will not be very difficult to make people understand before 

 long, that the great variety of names given to imported fowls of 

 a certain class, do not, in fact, represent but a very few varieties. 

 It is hoped that on this subject, a correct understanding will soon 

 prevail; and thus, much be saved to purchasers who now pur- 

 chase in many cases without any practical acquaintance with the 

 subject. 



We have seldom seen finer specimens of the various breeds 

 of hens, turkeys, ducks, geese, &c. The sales were quite exten- 



