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They award to S. B. Swan of Danvers, the second premium 

 of $7 for his red oxen, six years old. They worked well. The 

 near ox was by the committee considered the best working ox 

 exhibited. 



They award to Josiah Low of Essex, the third premium of 

 five dollars for his red ox, reported seven years old. They were 

 probably the largest and strongest pair of cattle among the whole 

 entered ; still the committee did not think they worked as even 

 and true as some others. 



We can say, in making up the above award, we endeavored 

 to refresh our recollections, as to the defects and good qualities 

 of every pair of cattle brought under our notice, and the fore- 

 going is the result of our observations at the time of drawing, 

 and not from any knowledge how the several pairs of cattle 

 might work when not surrounded by a crowd of spectators. 



In behalf of the Committee, 



MOSES NEWELL. 



Milch Cows and Heifers. 



The committee recommend that the first premium, of ten 

 dollars and Colman's Agricultural Report, be awarded to Henry 

 Creesy of Salem, for the best cow, six years old. 



Second premium, of six dollars, to Warren Averill of Ipswich, 

 for the second best cow, seven years old. 



Third premium, of four dollars, to William Williams, of 

 Rowley, for the third best cow, seven years old. 



Only five cows were entered for premium. Although all that 

 were entered were of the native breed, they were excellent cows ; 

 and, taking into view the small expense of their keeping, must 

 have produced a large net profit. 



Statements of the manner of keeping, and quantities of milk 

 and butter each produced, accompany this report. 



For the Committee, 



T. CUTLER. 



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