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limits of existing societies, the geograpliical limits of such 

 societies should be distinctly defined, so that no two societies 

 hereafter to be entitled to the bounty of the State shall cover 

 the same territory." 



expression, as indicative of that spirited, but tractable disposition so necessary 

 to cittle that must bear the yoke; a beautiful orange- colored ring should in- 

 variably surround the eye, .......... 4 



The Ear — thin : of a rich orange-color within, of medium size, with a quick 

 and ready movement, expressive of attention, ...... 2 



The Horns — light, tapering, of a waxy color toward the extremity, and gaily 

 as well as symmetrically placed on the head ; the occipital bone, narrow, thus 

 bringing the base of the horns nearer together, 2 



The Neck of medium length, somewhat light in substance, very clean, and 

 well set up on the shoulder 2 



The Chest — deep and round, carrying its fullness well back of the elbows, 

 thus affording, by the aid of a springing rib, abundant internal room for the 

 action of the thoracic ^'iscera, the heart and lungs, and that too, without an 

 extreme width forward, and between the points of the shoulders, which might 

 interfere with the action of the animal, 14 



The Brisket — It being assumed that it adds nothing to the internal capacity of 

 the chest, must not overload the breast, but be sufficiently developed to 

 guarantee a feeding property, attended with a full proportion of fatty secre- 

 tion 4 



The Shoulder is, in this breed, a very beautiful and important point, and 

 should in a degree approximate in form to that of the horse. It should take a 

 more sloping position than is found in most other breeds, with its points less 

 projecting, and angular, and the blade bone more curved, thus blending with 

 and forming a fine wither, rising a little above the level line of the back, . 4 



The Crops full and even, forming a true line with the somewhat rising 

 shoulder, and level back, without either drop or hollow, .... 3 



Back, Loin, and ///^«, broad and wide, running on a level with the setting 

 on of the tail, ............ 9 



The Rumps — lying broad apart, high, and well covered 5 



The Pelvis — wide, 2 



'The Twist — full and broad, ......... 3. 



The Quarters long and thoroughly filled up between the hooks, or hipbones, 

 and the rumps, with a good muscular development down the thigh to the 

 hocks, 6 



The Flank — Moderately deep, full and mellow in proportion to condition, . 3 



The Legs not too short, and standing as square, and straight behind, as may 

 be compatible with activity. The bone quite small below the hock and knee ; 

 the sinews large and clean, with the fore-arm well developed, ... 5 



The Carcass round and straight ; its posterior ribs almost circular, extending 

 well back, and springing nearly horizontally from the vertebra, giving, in fact, 

 much greater capacity than would at first appear, ...... 2 



The Tail, at its junction, level with the back, long, very slender in its cord, 

 and finishing with a tassel of white hair, ....... 1 



Tlie Color, in its shades and degrees, is more or less governed by fashion ; but 



