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for premium ; David Wilkins, of Danvers, and Wil- 

 liam Whittier, of Danvers ; that the work was per- 

 formed in a workmanlike manner. 



They recommend that the first premium of eight 

 dollars be paid to David Wilkins, of Danvers ; and 

 the second premium of six dollars be paid to William 

 Whittier, of Danvers. For the Committee. 



A. A. ABBOT. 



Georgetown, Sept. 26, 1839. 



ON WORKING OXEN. 



The Committee on Working Oxen, respectfully 

 Report : That they have examined twelve pair of 

 oxen, and witnessed their drawing, all of which per- 

 formed the work well, and were, generally, well train- 

 ed ; and that the drawing and discipline of most of 

 the teams were so nearly equal for goodness, that 

 your committee have found it difficult to select those 

 which should have the preference. They have, how- 

 ever, concluded, after having considered the subject 

 as well as they have been able, in the short time they 

 have had for that purpose, to recommend that the 

 first premium of ten dollars be awarded to Perley 

 Tapley, of Danvers, for his red oxen, six years old ; 

 the second of seven dollars, to Joseph C. Putnam, of 

 Danvers, for his red oxen, six years old ; and the third 

 of five dollars, to Jedediah H. Barker, of Andover, 

 for a pair of Steers, 4 years old. 



For the Committee, 



ASA T. NEWHALL. 



Sept. 26, 1839. 



