2G ON OHE DAIRY. 



On looking over the statements we were struck with the fact, that 

 but two of the cows were of foreign breeds, (so called) viz : — Mr. 

 M'cnaughton's of Bjfield, whose produce was the seventh in quantity. 

 These two were Durhams ; there were no Ayrshires, no Devons — 

 unless our natives may claim affinity thereto. Why it is that the farm- 

 ers ©f Essex are so slow in introducing these classes of animals, we are 

 unable to determine. Specimens of them have been among us on the 

 farms of Parsons, Derby, Poore and others for years, and many efforts 

 have been made to make known their superiority ; but still the real 

 hard hands do not take hold of them. On whose judgment, then, 

 shall we rely, the gentlemen farmers, or the operative farmers ? 

 The theory of one recommends the Durhams and the Ayrshires for 

 the dairy, as being the greatest producers ; i\iQ practice of the other, 

 adopts the natives. We leave this to be decided by those of more 

 experience than ourselves. We are willing to prove all, and hold 

 on upon the best. 



One general remark must close what we have to offer on this sub- 

 ject ; and our commentaries upon the statements particularly, must 

 be appended to each. 



The premiums are offered, not so much for the superior quality of 

 the article presented y as for the superior process by which it is made 

 so, that others may go and do likewise. 



We recommend the premiums to be awarded as follows : — 



FOR JUNE BUTTER. 



To Nathaniel Felton, of Danvers, first premium,. - - $10- 

 John Preston, of Danvers, second premium, ... 8 



Elijah Pope, of Danvers, third premium, ... g 



FOR SEPTEMBER BUTTER. 



To Charles P. Preston, of Danvers, first premium, - - $10 

 Jonathan Berry, of Middleton, second premium, - - 8 



Nathaniel Felton, of Danvers, third premium, - - 6 



FOR CHEESE. 



To David Choate, of Essex, first premium, - - - $8 



• ** In behalf of the Committee, 



J. W. PROCTOR, Chairman. 

 Danvers, October 25, 1849. 



Note. — Here, we cannot forbear a brief narrative of facts that came within our own observation 

 About ten years since, a gentleman possessed of means abundant for the making- of experiments, 

 but who then liad no practical knowledge of farming whatever, came into possession of a fine farm 



