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always finding ready poroliasers at good prices. The fresh 

 water creek flowing into this pond, is found to be of great ad- 

 vantage in fattening the oysters. Clams, crabs, and fish are 

 found in abundance in the bay adjoining. 



In conclusion, your committetj report, that (aside from the 

 great natural advantages this farm possesses,) the high state of 

 cultivation to which it has been brought by judicious, practical, 

 and scientific husbandry, entitles Elijah H. Kimball, Esq., to 

 the first premium awarded by the American Institute, for the 

 " best cultivated farm of one hundred acres." 



D. BANKS, 

 JAMES DE PEYSTER, 

 ALANSON NASH, 

 Committee on farms. 

 Jf€w-Yoris^ October 21, 1851. 



REPOKT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE FARM OF JAMES 

 BATHGATE, FORDHAM, N. Y. 



The Committee of the American Institute, who were appoint- 

 ed to view the farms for premiums, respectfully report, 



That they visited the farm of James Bathgate, of Fordham, 

 Westchester county, on the 11th day of September last, upon his 

 request. 



That this farm consists of one hundred and six acres, and is 

 devoted mostly to the raising of stock and for dairy purposes. 



That this farm is situated in the northerly part of the town of 

 Fordham, and where the Croton aqueduct is carried through the 

 entire length of the farm from north to south. 



The dwelling house of Mr. Bathgate, is situated on a small hill or 

 rise of ground, beautifully surrounded with trees of various 

 kinds, all enclosed with fences, with the barns and out-houses so 

 situated, that they stand on descending ground, freeing the dwel- 

 ling house of all nuisances and annoyances from such a source. 



