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beauty of form or color to recommeiKl tljem ; but, as " the tree is known 

 by its fruit," so are they known by, and kept for, their fruit alone. We 

 were pleased, therefore, to see many animals of various grades, and 

 some called only " native stock," as well as to observe the beautiful 

 herds of, Dutch, Devon, Jersey, and Ayrshire, both of pure blood and 

 high grades, which were particularly deserving of notice; and, as a 

 whole, rarely, if ever to be surpassed. The cattle of Dutch breed 

 were exhibited by W. W. Chenery, Esq., — president of the society, — a 

 gentleman whose name has been familiarly associated with the cattle 

 disease, or " Pleuro-pneumonia," the prevalence of which has wrought 

 so much injury to individuals and expense to the State, and caused 

 gi'eat disappointment and loss to himself. The animals now on exhibi- 

 tion by him were entirely free from disease, and attracted much 

 attention. The same gentleman also contributed largely to the exliibi- 

 tion by the display of several very beautiful Angora goats and Texel 

 sheep. And in various ways, his means and his efforts seem to be 

 generously employed to promote improvement in every branch of the art 

 which now shares so much of his regard. 



Of horses, the number was small. Few were distinguished for 

 excellence of form or m(wement, or gave evidence of extraordinary 

 powei*. Probably, the great demand for good horses for use in the 

 army, diminished the number that would otherwise have been on hand. 

 Or, it may be, that the penalty attached to any violation of the statute of 

 the Commonwealth prevents the training and preparation of horses for 

 exhibition on the track, or in any way best fitted to discover their good 

 qualities. If popular sentiment upholds and sanctions horse-racing at 

 these exhibitions, it ought also to approve gf a demand for the repeal 

 or modification of this law. 



Of swine, there were a few of superior size and condition, which 

 commanded attention and commendation. A similar remark may be 

 made, also, concerning poultry. 



But, in the society's hall, there was a display of fruits and vegetables, 

 which constituted the chief excellence of the show. The quantity 

 might not have equalled expectation in such a locality, but the quality 

 could hardly be excelled. Particularly was this to be said of the fruit. 

 In the home of the Concord grape and its originator, and in the exhibi- 

 tion of a society whose members furnish so large a part of the supply 

 of fruits and vegetables in the city markets, such excellence might be 

 looked for. Of both native and foreign grapes, and of peaches and 

 pears there were many beautiful specimens. But of apples, we doubt 

 whether a superior display has, or could have been made, in the State 

 this year. 



