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mens of seed, like bread cast upon the waters, will be returned 

 in increased quantities into the graneries of our farmers. 



The SmithjSeld Fat Cattle Show, held in London, is visited by 

 the leading farmers and breeders of the country, who have an 

 opportunity to compare the various methods adopted to bring 

 animals to such great perfection, and the exhibition is crowded 

 with visitors during its continuance. It was deemed advisal)le to 

 introduce this feature in our Fairs, viz., a Fat Cattle Show, during 

 the month of December, for at this season of the year breeders 

 and feeders have their choice cattle ready for sale, and the city of 

 New- York being a market to which this class of animals are 

 usually sent, it was thought that a show at the Palace would be 

 a nucleus from which great future benefits would be derived. 



The premium committee, of which Mr. John A. Bunting was 

 chairman, faithfully performed the duties assigned them; compe- 

 tent and impartial judges were appointed to examine the various 

 articles offered for competition. The followiug contains a list of 

 the premiums, predicated upon the reports of the judges, which 

 have been approved by the managers, viz : 



1 large gold medal. 



14 gold medals. 



35 gold medals, certified. 



41 large silver medals. 



149 silver medals. 



47 silver medals, certified. 



38 silver cups, (value $467.) 



147 bronze medals. 



377 diplomas. 



72 volumes of books. 



A great part of the above premiums have been prepared, and 

 the balance are in coiu'se of preparation. 



