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of the husbandman. Mr. P. has every thing to do, — buildintrSj 

 fences, and a farm to make. He -n-ill doubtless deserve a premium. 



We next called upon Mr. Otis Emery of Gorham, who made his 

 entry for fruit trees only. Mr. E. being from home, we could only 

 look at the ground where his trees are not, and are to be. 



Next in order are the adjoining farms of John F. Anderson and 

 Charles Hunnewell. Mr. Anderson, bred a city boy, a civil engi- 

 neer by profession, and a farmer by inheritance, keeps every thing 

 about his premises as might be expected of one of his former pur- 

 suits, in the nicest order. His buildings, conveniently and tastefully 

 arranged, have an inviting look even to the passing stranger. Un- 

 derdraining, improvements on jfields and pastures, on neat stock and 

 sheep, are the points on which he relies. Of these we shall speak 

 in a future report. 



Mr. Hunnewell is about to improve his buildings, fields and pas- 

 tures. He has introduced a new style offence, which promises well 

 on clay lands such as his, or indeed on any land subject to heaving 

 by frosts. 



Elisha Newcomb and G. W. Hammond of Westbrook, enter the 

 list as competitors. Mr. N. was from home at the time of our call, 

 consequently we did not learn what improvements he intends to 

 make, but subsequently we learned bis entries are for general im- 

 provement. 



Mr. Hammond enters for general improvement, underdraining 

 and buildin^rs. 



In Scarborough, Mr. J. 0. Dresser, with a pair of strong arms, 

 and a resolute will, proposes to show how to clear new lands, reclaim 

 spruce pastures, renovate old and plant new orchard trees, reclaim 

 boggy runs, and improve buildings and fences. May his plans suc- 

 ceed, and his labor not be in vain. 



AVe would not forget to mention the very pleasant interview we 

 had with some of the farmers and amateur gardeners at Standish 

 Corner, while stopping there for a night; and to express the hope 

 that the same may be renewed in August or September next year, 

 when the premium farms will be again examined. It would give 

 the Committee pleasure to meet in social conversation, the farmers 

 and others interested in the subject, at any point in the towns, 

 through which they will then pass. 



