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ground, among which, many were awarded diplomas, as being of 

 excellence, and entitled to more than a passing notice. 



Of these we cannot but mention in some detail the three following 

 stallions, which from some inadvertence did not come under the ex- 

 amination of the committee, a circumstance much to be regretted, as 

 they are most undoubtedly entitled to medals cr cups, and it is to be 

 hoped, that hereafter, no such omission may take place at our fairs. 



The first stallion we shall name, was the one owneil by Mr. James 

 Sanders, Chatham Square, named Young Alexander, by Alexander, 

 (imported,) got by Smolensko, out of Wire, by Rubens — the best 

 blood in England. His dam, by Sir Richard, Grey Highlander, 

 Expedition; as regards blood, unexceptionable. As a horse, Young 

 Alexander is remarkable; a blood bay, very black legs, mane and 

 tail, w^ithout any white marks; sixteen and a half hands high; of 

 line presence, and high form at all points; with the quick, nervous 

 action of a small horse, and of good temper, although of a high spi- 

 rit. It is to be hoped that this horse may appear on the ground the 

 next year, as also his stock, that justice may be awarded him, as the 

 special committee have no hesitation in pronouncing him to be wor- 

 thy of contending for the cup. 



In much the same light, stand the stallions presented for competi- 

 tion as mixed grade horses, owned by Messrs. John Wire and Hen- 

 ry D. Waid, of Middletown, Conn.; both of them of the mixed blood 

 of American Eclipse, Henry, Messenger, Magnum Bonum, &,c.; 

 more than sixteen hands high, of great bone, muscle, and sinew, as 

 well as of fine action. They were grand parade horses or chargers. 

 The one was called Henry by Henry, the other Henry Eclipse, being 

 out of an Eclipse mare. These animals must prove very valuable 

 for stock horses, from their high breeding, great size, and general 

 good properties, and it is to be regretted they were either not 

 on the ground when the committee acted, or were enclosed in their 

 stables out of view. 



To conclude, as regards the show of horses, there was every reason 

 to be pleased with the fine collection of these animals, and the In- 

 stitute, we are persuaded, will be satisfied their exertions and rewards 

 are duly appreciated by the public. 



Cattle. 



The cattle at the fair, were as hitherto, of many varieties, and 

 each distinctive breed of much excellence, and it was highly satis- 



