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Competitors will be required to give a particular account of their 

 several operations. 



First premium, . $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



CHINESE SUGAR CANE. 



For the best experiment in cultivating the new Chinese Sugar 

 Cane, not less than half an acre, regard being had to its manu- 

 facture into sugar or molasses, with a detailed account of the soil, 

 process, result and cost, 



First premium, $20.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



HEDGES. 



For the best live Hedge Fence, of not less than one thousand 

 feet in length. 



First premium, $10.00 ] Second premium, $5.00 



DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. 



Fancy Articles — including Needlework, Crotchetwork, Shell- 

 work, Millinery, Drawings, Paintings, &c. 



For such articles in this department as may be deemed worthy, 

 a premium or gratuity, at the discretion of the Committee. 



Note. It should be understood that, in this deparlmeiit of Ladies' work — while other 

 thiiio's will receive due consideration — the premiums are intended solely for newly made 

 articles which are really useful, or particularly beautiful. For well made garments of 

 anvkiiid; for stocking knitting of wool, cotton or silk ; for bonnet and cap making j for 

 all articles of children's wear, well made or tastefully embroidered ; for neat and thorough 

 mending, patching, and darning ; for drawing, designing, or painting in oil or water 

 colors ; for models in plaster, wood, or marble, &c. 



Children under 12 years of age, attending the public schools, are not invited to ofTer 

 any thing for premium, except such articles as will show their docility, diligence and 

 good behaviour at school, and shall be accompanied with a certificate of approbation 

 from their school teacher. To such articles particular attention will be given, and 

 premiums at the discretion of the Committee. 



Manufactures of Straw. For the best Straw Bonnet — 

 ■ first premium, $8 ; second do., $6. 



For the best specimen of Straw Braid, not less than 100 yards 

 — first premium, $3 ; second, do., $2. 



Manufactures of Cloth, Flannels, Hosiery, &c. Ootton 

 Cloth. For the best specimen of Cotton Cloth, of any descrip- 



