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Vol. XL 



tate near Bladensburg, a distance of twenty 

 miles. 



Near by the above was a splendid lot of 

 improved Durhams, 14 in number, owned 

 by Col. Capron, which, with a lot of supe- 

 rior Southdown sheep, two pair of working 

 oxen, two teams of eight mules each, of as- 

 tonishing size and quality, handsomely har- 

 nessed, were exhibited by that spirited gen- 

 tleman; in adc^tion to which he made a fine 

 display of the most valuable and beautiful 

 horses. 



Several lots of fine Devon cattle were 

 exhibited by Mr. W. D. Clagitt, Mr, Cle- 

 ment Hill, Mr. Thomas Duckett, and Mr. 

 Skinner. Col. W. W. W. Bowie showed 

 some large and superior Leicester sheep — 

 some fine animals of that breed were exhib- 

 ited by Mr. James Mulliken, Mr. Graham, 

 and others. Some good swine were shown 

 of Berkshire and other breeds. 



The display of agricultural implements 

 was highly creditable. The vegetables ex- 

 hibited from the garden of Mr. Duckett, 

 were of the finest quality — besides these, 

 there were other fine samples. Some fine 

 samples of fruit were exhibited by Dr. Bains, 

 who delivered a very interesting address on 

 the second day. 



The collection of domestic articles exhib 

 ited by the ladies at the court-house, was 

 numerous and highly attractive, and their 

 presence added greatly to the enjoyment of 

 the occasion. At three o'clock, P. M., the 

 members of the Society with a number of 

 invited guests repaired to the Hotel, where 

 an excellent dinner was provided; at which, 

 the President, Robert Bowie, Esq., presided 

 — during the time of dinner the company 

 were engaged in agreeable conversation, 

 and the discussion of agricultural subjects — 

 after the removal of the cloth many toasts 

 were offered and drunk with great applause. 

 Excellent speeches were made by Col. W. 

 W. W. Bowie, Hon. Mr. Jenifer, late Min- 

 ister to Vienna, Mr. Duckett, Mr. Charles 

 Hill, Mr. Calvert, and others. After which 

 the President made some very pertinent and 

 excellent remarks, showing the rapid pro- 

 gress made by the Society in a few years, 

 mainly by the exertions of a few public spi- 

 rited individuals in the county. 



On the second day the different commit- 

 tees made report, and the premiums were 

 awarded and paid, during which time much 

 good feeling prevailed. The unsuccessful 

 candidates seemed in no way discouraged, 

 but on the contrary evinced a manly deter- 

 mination to try it again the next year. 



In conclusion, Mr. Editor, I must be al- 

 lowed to say, that a more high minded, in- 

 telligent, and truly hospitable people, cannot 



be found than the planters of Prince George's 

 county, 



A. C. 

 Philadelphia, Nov. 7lh, 1846. 



THE FARMERS' CARIIVET, 



AND 



Philadelphia, Eleventh Month, 1846, 



The Exhibition at the Franklin Institute closed on 

 the 31st ult., after being open nearly two weeks. The 

 arrangetnents appeared to us unexceptionable, and 

 afforded every facility for observation and inspection, 

 that could be desired. The newspapers of the day, 

 gave detailed accounts of many of the articles, and 

 the names of their depositors. We cannot attempt to 

 do either. It was particularly gratifying, — and in- 

 deed, surprising, to observe in ranging through the 

 halls, the varied powers of machinery, and the results 

 of its application. We, whose heads are grey, and re- 

 collect the world around us, as it was forty years ago, 

 and then recur to our present manufactures — our rail 

 roads— steam engines and Magnetic Telegraph, that 

 "nerve of thought," find ourselves, involuntarily in- 

 qiiiring, what shall we be a century hence ? As Ame- 

 ricans looking over the vast extent of our territory — 

 the salubrity of our climate, and the character of our 

 institutions, the heart thrills with indefinable antici- 

 pations, and we are ready to conclude, that even more 

 than our dreams shall be realised. 



The delicate and precise performances of the ma- 

 chine for making Cards, as well as of that for covering 

 Buttons, attracted much attention, while naturally 

 enough, nothing more amused the young people, than 

 the lively manner in which the galvanic batteryjerked 

 them about. 



The variety of Stoves of all sizes, and all patterns, 

 were highly interesting both to young beginners in the 

 arts of housewifery, as well as to many more matron- 

 ly, who, the stove dealers very well know, are not 

 averse to change. Whoever can be so fortunate as to 

 procure anthracite or wood, might certainly have a 

 choice to suit them. 



Dripp's patent Water wheel of cast iron, appears to 

 be an improvement, worth inquiring into, by those who 

 use water power. They are now putting one in ope- 

 ration at the mill at West-town boarding school, in 

 Chester county. It is made at Coatesville, and costs 

 from $160 to $300. 



Jennison's Diaphragm Filter for purifying water 

 and other liquids while under pressure, is really a very 

 complete affair. It may be readily fixed to the hydrant 

 in the bath room, and thus add purity of water to its 

 other luxuries. The price is $3 to $5. 



Birkinbine's and Benson's Water Rams were suc- 

 cessfully illusirating their powers, and showed conclu- 

 sively, as we think, that all reliance may be placed in 

 them. 



The Washing machines, of course, took the attention 

 of our notable and inquiring housekeepers. 



