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special purpose of bringing together this description of Live 

 Stock ; and considering that it was simply a spontaneous gath- 

 ering, produced without organization or previous concert, the 

 result has been peculiarly gratifying, both as regards the num- 

 ber and variety, and quality of the different breeds of poultry, 

 and the interest manifested in the display by the public. 



The number of specimens of the different feathered races, 

 presented on this occasion, numbered one thousand four hun- 

 dred and twenty-three, and the number of exhibitors was two 

 hundred and nineteen, recorded. The number of people admit- 

 ted to the show was not less than ten thousand. 



The sum of three hundred and sixty-four dollars was received 

 at the gate, notwithstanding the admission of ladies and chil- 

 dren gratis. Of this amount, the committee have expended 

 $198.25 in defraying various expenses incident to the exhibi- 

 tion, leaving in their hands a balance of $165.75. The organ- 

 ization of an association, whose object should be the improve- 

 ment of the different kinds of poultry, has been suggested, and 

 the committee have devoted some attention to the subject ; but 

 are not prepared to offer a definite plan. 



They would, however, remark, that, in their opinion, such 

 an association, if established on a proper basis, and judiciously 

 managed, would be of much utility ; and they would express 

 the hope, that at no distant day some efficient action may be 

 taken by the friends of this measure. To the furtherance of 

 such an object, the committee will give an early notice through 

 the public journals, for the convening of those who may feel an 

 interest in the subject. 



In the mean time, the funds remaining in their hands will 

 be deposited, in the name of the treasurer, George E. White, 

 (Parker & White,) at Exchange Bank. 



The committee have thought it proper to present a general 

 enumeration of the different kinds of poultry exhibited on the 



