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for the library, a steam boiler and accompaniments, fixtures, &c., and 

 to the fund intended for an edifice. These forming the permanent 

 property of the Institute, now amount in value to $20,000. All has 

 been derived from a generous public, who have not only cheerfully 

 contributed, but at the same time shielded the Institute from the occa- 

 sional unmerited aspersions, which never fail to be directed against 

 -every successful institution for great and good purposes. The 

 amount of expenditures for premiums, &c., will be increased the 

 coming Fair, and distributed among all occupations — to the most 

 meritorious in each, as it would be invidious to exclude particular 

 occupations, though deemed by some of minor importance, when all 

 ■are necessary for a perfect condition of civilized society. 



The Board of Agriculture specify in their Circular a great variety 

 of premiums for cattle and other live stock. Among which, the 

 working ox, that justly ranks with the mo:it useful of animals, has 

 not been overlooked. The following premiums are offered: 



For the best yoke of Working Oxen, presented by the owner and 



breeder. Silver Cup, $15. 

 For the 2 best yoke of Working Oxen, without restriction , Silver Medal. 

 For the best team of Oxen, consisting of not less than 5 yoke, from 



one county, $25. 



And the products of the farm, including those of the orchard, the 

 vineyard and the garden, to which reference is had. The following 

 premiums will be awarded on the reports of the committee on Field 

 Crops: 



Farms and Gardens. 



For the best Farm offered for Premium, of not less than 200 acres, 



Silver Cup of $15 or its value. 



For the best Farm do of not less than 100 acres. 



Silver Cup of $15 or its value. 



For the best Farm do of not less than 25 acres. 



Silver Cup of $15 or its value. 



For the three best Market Gardens, to each a Cup of $10. 



For the best cultivated and most tastefully arranged Flower Garden, 



Silver Cup, $10. 



For the 2d best do do do Silver Medal. 



