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most of them were bred by crossing with our common stock. 

 This favorite breed has become widely distributed throughout 

 the limits of the society, and produces the most marked improve- 

 ment, making the farmers, (the skeptical,) to realize that 

 " blood will tell." The best cattle are always the cheapest, 

 and every way the most profitable ; and what more grateful 

 sight to the cultivator of the soil, than to see his pastures 

 occupied by sleek, well-conditioned cattle. 



There was a fine exhibition of horses. Among them could 

 be seen many, that from their beauty of form, and light and 

 graceful action, denoted the presence of Black Hawk and 

 Morgan blood. 



The exhibition of sheep and swine was fair, and in the depart- 

 ments of household manufactures, embroidery and needle-work, 

 were specimens which could hardly be excelled. Indeed, 

 the extent and variety of articles exhibited in these depart- 

 ments, proved that the farmers of the Highland Society, are 

 blessed with wives and daughters who know the advantages of 

 industry, and who devote their time to the laudable pursuit of 

 making their homes pleasant and attractive. 



Vegetables, fruits, and flowers were displayed in profusion and 

 variety. I will not particularize, but think if succeeding fairs 

 are as well supplied, the members should be satisfied. 



Dr. George B. Loring, of Salem, delivered an able and 

 interesting address, on the relations of agriculture to the 

 nation. It was listened to with marked attention, by an 

 audience that filled the house. 



I cannot close without expressing my thanks aiid gratitude 

 to the officers and members of the society, for their kind find 

 liospitable attention, and particularly to the treasurer, Matthew 

 Smith, whose latch-string is always out, and whose barn-doors 

 on this occasion were thrown open. The result was, his house 

 was filled with guests, and his barn with horses, and all were 

 made welcome and happy. 



Paoli Lathrop. 



