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SAXON MERINOS INTRODUCED. 



30 per centum on all wools and on cloths,) , completed the 

 overthrow of the Saxons. 



SAXON RAM. 



The cut of the Saxon ram above given, is copied from an 

 engraving from a drawing by Mr. Charles L. Fleischmann, 

 formerly draughtsman for the Patent Office. The engraving 

 was published in the Patent Office Report of 1847. Mr. 

 Fleischmann states that it is an accurate representation of the 

 best ram of Von Thaer (son of the celebrated Albert Von 

 Thaer,) made by its owner's permission at Moeglin^ in 1844- 

 '45. The flocks of Von Thaer are among the best and most 

 highly improved in Germany. The drawing was made in the 

 beginning of the month of August whUe the fleece was yet 

 short. 



