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Scrubs, old pelters and useless animals were not there. The family 

 horse, the farm horse, the good trotter, the saddle horse, the fast walker, 

 and the horse for all work were there. For general purposes, the 

 horse perhaps, of all animals, stands in the first rank. He is an animal 

 that no class in society can well do without. He is used in the ordinary 

 service, and may be in all the service on the farm. 



He is used by the man of business and the man of pleasure. Like 

 other beasts, he was given for man's use, not for his abuse. The fact 

 however cannot be denied, that through man's impetuosity, he is often 

 made to suffer. 



It is very desirable that more attention should be given to the breed- 

 ing of horses. The horse for all work is what we most need — the 

 good roadster is strongly desired, while the race-horse, fit only for the 

 turf, does not come within the catalogue of our necessities. Yet the 

 ambition of many is to urge this class of horses into the foremost posi- 

 tion of some of our agricultural exhibitions, to the detriment of other 

 animals of use to the farmer. The only race that was run at the Nan- 

 tucket exhibition, was by three pedestrian competitors, on the half mile 

 track. The first prize of $3 was won by Alvin Hull, of Nantucket, 

 time 2^§ minutes. 



The second prize of $2, was won by William Eaton, of Sandwich. 

 The novelty of this part of the exhibition caused some excitement for 

 the moment. 



The plough was but little used. Only two entries for oxen, and one 

 entry for horses, were made, all of which competed for the prize, and 

 each gained it, though not the first prize. 



The display of fruit was very commendable, considering the season. 

 Pears were offered by Henry Cofiin, and Samuel King, twenty-three 

 varieties each. James Thompson offered sixteen varieties, and E. H. 

 Alley offered fifteen varieties. Fine specimens of the pear were offered 

 by various other individuals. 



Apples of different kinds and grapes of various hue and cluster, the 

 flavor of which in connection with that of Ihe quince and the peach 

 (all of which were truly good specimens,) filled the air with a perfume 

 that drew the multitude together, and so did the Nantucket glee club, 

 which made the air to ring with strains most charming. 



To be particular to notice everything that was exhibited, will require 

 more time than will be profitable to spend at the present time, but we 

 must be allowed to say, that the bread and butter commended not only 

 themselves, but those who made them, to the favorable consideration of 

 all who may chance to seek such skilful hands. 



The farmers' holiday being past for the season, it is natural and prof- 

 itable to look back to the occasion and ask ourselves what all this has 



