ESSEX SOCIETY. 



ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Thk cattle show and fair, by this society, was holden at 

 Salem, on the 26th of September last. A north-east storm 

 caused much inconvenience in the movements of the day. 

 The number of spectators was much less than it otherwise 

 would have been ; but enough to indicate the strong interest 

 felt by the public in the objects of the society. The show of 

 animals was equal to that of any former year ; notwithstand- 

 ing the unfavorable circumstances under which they were 

 viewed, the general remark was, that this part of the exhibition 

 was well sustained. The ploughing match came off at the 

 hour appointed, more than twenty teams engaging in the con- 

 test, no competitor, it is believed, being deterred by the inclem- 

 ency of the weather, from appearing on the field, and com- 

 pleting his work. The entire performance was highly credita- 

 ble to the skill and perseverance of those engaged. Most of 

 the ploughs used were of the description that have been best 

 approved, for several years, in the county of Essex. A plough 

 of new pattern, called the Michigan Sod Plough, turning two 

 furrows, one upon the other, was exhibited, and operated fa- 

 vorably. 



The display of articles of domestic manufacture was not as 

 large as on some former occasions ; probably diminished by the 

 state of the weather, and by the requisition found necessary, of 

 entry being made on the day previous. The plan of charging 

 a small admission fee, answered the purpose intended, by keep- 

 ing the rooms in a condition to accommodate those who wished 

 to see and examine what was exhibited. It will unques- 

 tionably be found a salutary regulation, in fair weather, with a 

 numerous attendance. 



The show of fruit was very fine, superior to any before seen 

 in this county. For the success in this department, the society 

 are under great obligations to their horticultural friends in Sa- 



