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fore, until I used three cords of manure, for which I paid $4 00 

 per cord. 



I estimate the quantity of manure made, full one 

 cord for each hog, say 15 cords, which is worth 

 at least, $4 50 per cord. 



Credit three cords stable manure at $4 00 per cord. 



Profit on Pork 



Making ..... $65 57 



which I get for feeding, interest on outlay, carting, material &c. 

 I do not know of any way that I can obtain the same quantity 

 of manure any cheaper than by the process above mentinoned. 



Yours respectfully, 



LEWIS ALLEN. 



To Allen W. Dodge, Esq. 



On Colts. 



Twenty-four Colts were entered for premium, from one to 

 four years old. 



Of all our domestic animals, the horse stands in the foremost 

 rank. Although steam and railroads have lessened the neces- 

 sity of his aid, they have not lessened his value in the market, 

 or the pleasure which he still affords to those not so much bent 

 on business and gold, as amusement and healthy exercise. 

 Speed and activity are the qualities sought for now, in place of 

 strength of body and limb, which are better fitted for the 

 draft. 



The horse is susceptible of the most perfect training, and 

 can be made to know your wishes almost before they are ex- 

 pressed, and possessing great activity and strength, when 

 properly encouraged, will use them to the utmost of his power. 

 When in full health and plight, he will be as fond of moving 

 forward as you are to have him do so. A little patience is 

 much better than the whip. We once asked a horse dealer 



