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The first morning opened with an unclouded sun and an invig- 

 orating atmosphere, giving animation to the occasion wliich had 

 called together quite a large number of farmers. The extensive 

 and well located grounds belonging to the society, afforded ample 

 room for every department of the exhibition. 



The cattle, of which there were about three hundred and seventy- 

 five on the ground, consisting of thoroughbred and grade Dur- 

 hams, Jerseys, AjTshires and Devons, formed a most interesting 

 part of the show. The fine large Durliams revealed the fact that 

 they had visited rich and luxuriant pastures, and perhaps were not 

 entirely ignorant of the locality of the corn-crib. 



The Jerseys, with their gentle manners and amiable faces, and 

 peculiar marks, gave satisfactory evidence that they, or their ances- 

 tors were no strangers to the island from which they derive their 

 name. This breed appears to be quite popular ; and if quality 

 rather than quantity of milk is desired, perhaps one cannot do bet- 

 ter than to select cows from this stock. There were some veiy 

 fine Ayrshires on exhibition, and a few Devons, which appeared 

 exceedingly well. It may with truth be said that this was a very 

 excellent exhibition of cattle, and probably was not surpassed by 

 any county show in the State. 



A fcAV sheep only were entered, and these of inferior quality, and 

 hardly worthy of notice. It is evident that but little attention is 

 paid to sheep husbandry in this county. The reason for this may 

 probably be found in the insufiiciency of the fences, the destructive 

 character of many dogs, and the prevalent opinion that it is not 

 profitable. But it may be well for many farmers to keep small 

 flocks, considering that they are valuable helpers in eradicating 

 bushes and briers ; that they improve pastures by adding to the 

 fertility of the soil ; and, feeding on the summits and sides of the 

 hills, they present to the eye a most agreeable object. 



There where about twenty entries of swine. Some grade Ches- 

 ters, with pigs, were very fine. We think more attention should 

 be j^aid to the breeding and fattening of swine, instead of being so 

 dependent on the West, from whence sometimes comes disease 

 entering our own pens, and often causing death. 



The ploughing match Avas well contested by twenty ox and horse 

 teams. Some of the ploughing was exceedingly well done, show- 

 ing good ploughs, skilful drivers and holders, and fine teams. 



The trial of working oxen and steers was quite interestmg, and 

 drew together a large crowd of persons. 



Competent judges pronounced the show of poultiy to be good, 

 but not better than usual. 



