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The National Convention of Fruit Growers met during the fair, at 

 Clinton Hall, under the auspices of the Institute. Delegates were 

 present from twelve states, viz: Massachusetts, New- York, Pennsyl- 

 vania, New Jersey, Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia, Ohio, 

 Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont. The display of fruits was 

 perhaps of greater variety than had ever been exhibited in this city, 

 and the proceedings were of a most interesting character. A full re- 

 port has been printed and is annexed. Another convention of the 

 same kind will be held during our next fair, and doubtless with increas- 

 ed success. 



The Cattle Show, &c,, was held atthenew Washington Drove Yard 

 in 44th street, between 4th and 5th Avenues; the exhibition was 

 free to visitors, and was well attended. The entries were as follows: 



28 Horses, 6 Mules and Jacks, 



83 head of Cattle, 30 pair of Poultry, 



52! Sheep, 5 Shepherd Dogs, 



40 Swine, 



The premiums awarded in this department were as follows: 

 20 Silver Medals, 11 Agricultural Books, 



40 Silver Cups, $25 cash, 



32 Diplomas. 

 By a rule adopted by the Managers, persons to whom cups or med- 

 als were awarded in the Agricultural and Horticultural departments 

 may receive their value in plate or money. 



The Ploughing and Spading matches were held at White Plains, in 

 connection with the Society of Agriculture and Horticulture of West- 

 chester county during their exhibition. An address was delivered oa 

 the field, by Robert Bolton, Jr., Esq., of East Chester. 



The Premium Committee, of which Mr. Joseph Torrey is chairman, 

 had a most onerous task to perform, but it has been well attended to; 

 very few complaints have been made, which is strong evidence the 

 committee has well understood and discharged its duties. They^have 

 awarded premiums as follows : 



Gold Medals,. 55 



Silver Medals, 298 



Silver Cups, 59 



Diplomas, 450 



