542 ANNUAL REPORT OF NEW-YORK 



ORANGE. 



The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Orange County Agri- 

 cultural Society was held in the village of Newburgh on the 8th 

 and 9th days of October, and was very largely attended. 



The arrangements were well conceived and executed. The 

 large tent belonging to the Society was erected on the grounds 

 attached to "Washington Head-Quarters." The adjoining lots on 

 the north and south were occupied by cattle, sheep and swine; and 

 the street (Liberty,) on the west was devoted to the show of 

 liorses. 



On the 8th there was a grand regatta in the bay, in full view 

 from the show grounds; and a parade of the village firemen. 

 These, combined with the natural beauty of the place and its his- 

 torical associations, added pleasure and interest to the occasion. 



The exhibition was in many respects superior to any heretofore 

 held, and, though inferior in some departments to those of former 

 years, was, on tlie whole, regarded as being very successful. 



The Tent. — The tent was thronged with admiring crowds during 

 both days of the fair. The show of fruit, considering the unfa- 

 vorable weather, was very good. Of flowers there was a fine 

 display. The exhibition of domestic manufactures, fancy and 

 ornamental work, has not been excelled in any previous year. 

 Evidence of the industry, taste and handiwork of the fair daugh- 

 ters of Orange met the eye on every side. 



The mechanical department was well represented, containing 

 the usual variety of the results of mechanical ingenuity and skill. 



The show of Agricultural products, though not very extensive, 

 embraced many extraordinary good specimens of roots and vege- 

 tables, which reflected the highest credit on the successful agri- 

 culturists who produced them. 



Horses. — The horses, as usual, attracted much attention. The 

 number exhibited was not as large as usual, but among those 

 shown were some of great merit. A horse exhibition had been 

 held at Goshen only three weeks previous, which may have con- 

 tributed to produce a smaller show on this occasion. 



For several years past great attention has been paid in this 

 county to the raising of horses. The most popular and valuable 

 breeds have been encouraged. Some of the best thorough-bred 



