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DKAUGHT HORSES. 



Albert Stratton, Leominster, fourth premium;, 4,00 



Samuel Shattuck, Fitcliburg, fifth premium, 3,00 



J. P. Reed, Princeton, gratuity, 5,00 



J. P. Reed; Princeton, best teamster, 2,00 



JACOB HASKELL, For the Committee. 



DRAUGHT HORSES, 



It happens to be our duty to say a few words in re- 

 gard to the Draught Horse. We do not feel inclined 

 at this time to make a lengthy report, but we should 

 do injustice to ourselves and this indispensible animal, 

 should we not say a word in his favor. 



We believe the horse, and particularly the draught 

 horse, to be the most useful aniaial that moves upon the 

 face of the earth. We do not usually appreciate blessings 

 and privileges fully until we are deprived of them. Con- 

 sider then, for a moment, our condition if the horse were 

 stricken from existence. The world almost comes to a 

 stand still, particularly the agriculturist. What is it 

 that plows our land, carries our manure, covers our seed, 

 cuts our hay and grain, threshes the latter, moves all 

 our produce to our barns and market ? The draught 

 horse. Of what use are our canals without him ? It is 

 true steam may be used; but without the horse, canals 

 with steam, or even the railroad with its engine and 

 car would become almost a dead letter, for the horse 

 has first to transport all our produce and freight from 



