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department. There were only two or three entries, and 
no animal of particular claims to attention among even 
these. 
Mules — We noticed a few good Mules on the ground, 
rom A. J. Griffith, Orme & Alexander, R. J. Butlev, D. N. 
Heath, W. B. Cheeseborough, G. M. Magruder and others; 
but the show in this important class was far too meagre, 
and we hope to see it amended hereafter. 
Sheep. — The show of Sheep was very fair — the South 
Downs of Mr. Peters, and Mennos of Col. Watts being 
especially commendable. The latter gentleman presented 
a number of grades ; also a pen of the singular Broad 
Tailed Sheep, which attracted much attention. Samples 
of fat mutton Sheep were shown shown by J. C. Sproull, 
and fine heavy fleeces of shorn Wool by Col. J. W. Watts 
and R. Peters. 
Cashmere and Thibet Goats. — Dr. Jas. B. Davis, the 
original importer of these exceedingly rare and valuable 
animals, presented a fine collection of the pure breeds and 
their crosses upon the common variety. Of the pure Cash- 
meres, we need only say that they have thus far proved 
perfectly hardy and quite prolific in the South, and that 
their fleece (which is very heavy and abundant) is used 
in the manufacture of the finest cashmere shawls and 
other costly fabrics of oriental looms. One of these shawls, 
lately exhibited at the New York Crystal Palace, was 
valued at ^2700; and S500 and SlOOO shawls are compar- 
atively plenty among the metropolitan leaders of the 
“ton.” We do not hazard much, therefore, in ranking 
this importation of Cashmere and Thibet Shawl Goats 
among the most important of recent Southern enterprises, 
and predicting for the fortunate possessors of these valu- 
able animals the most gratifying success. We learn that 
Dr. Davis lately sold one pair to a Northern Company at 
SlOOO, and that the remainder of his pure bred Cashmeres 
have lately passed into the hands of a very successful and 
competent breeder of domestic animals (Mr. R. Peters) of 
our own State. 
Swine. — The show ef Swine was not large, but the 
samples were mostly of very good quality. The Suffolk, 
Grazier and Essex Pigs of Mr. Peters were all fine, as 
were also the specimens of other breeds shown by Jon. 
M. Miller, Dr. W. E. Dearing, Floyd Thomas, Phincas 
Butler, R. G. Butler and others. Col. A. G. Summer also 
exhibited a very superior Suffolk Boar of the Morris im- 
portation. With the exception of a small cage of fine 
young Berkshires, (from Col. Summer) none of this old 
and well known variety were on exhibition ; but for the 
satisfaction of many who once regarded them with favor, 
we may state that there is every prospect of a new “Berk- 
shire fever” and that they are now rapidly “coming into 
fashion” — a fact, which we confess to regard with much 
satisfaction ; for we have always considered the Berkshire 
as too valuable an animal (especially for crossing) to be 
thrown wholly aside. 
Poultry, Pigeons, Bees, &c. — The display of Poultry, 
(good as it has been at the late Fairs of the Society) upon 
this occasion far surpassed all previous exhibitions of the 
kind in the South : and, so far as regards the large Chinese 
and East Indian varieties, w’e feel quite certain that it has 
never been equalled in the Union. As conclusive proof 
of the hardiness and value of these varieties, we may ob- 
serve that of the hundreds of samples presented, at least 
four-fifths of the number were of the kinds known as 
Brahvia Pootras, Chitla'iovgs, Shanghais and Cochin 
Chinas, all of which resernl - each other in size and gener- 
al quality, though diflering widely in color and outward 
appearance. The competition in these classes was very 
close and spirited, and the Judges were not a little puzzled 
to make the proper awards ; but we believe it was gener- 
ally conceded that the Brahmas of D. Redmond and 
Gjo.W. L. Twiggs, the Chittogongs ofFloyd Thomas, the 
Shanghais of Wm. J. Mims, and the Cochin Chinas ofV. 
La Taste, were entitled to the first rank in their respec- 
tive classes. The largest variety of domesticated barn- 
yard and aquatic fowls (12 kinds) was presented by D. 
Redmond — fine Wild Turkeys by C. DeLaigle and IMrs. 
Ford — Hong Kong Geese of superior quality by Col. Sum- 
mer, Geo. A. Oates and D. Redmond — Geese by 
Col. J. W.^ Watts and D. Redmond — Bremen Geese by 
Geo. A. Oates and R. H. Gardiner — Game Fowls by R. 
D. Glover, M. E. Heggie, James H. Carter, D. Redmond, 
Col. J. W. Weftts and others — Crested Ducks by Geo. A. 
Oates — Wild Geese a.\\^ Dorking Fowls by Col. A. G. 
Summer — Top Knot Turkeys by G. A B. Walker and J. 
Sistrunk, and many specimens of different grades of merit 
by other contributors. Pigeons — a very superior show, 
including some 40 fancy varieties, from Master Joseph S. 
Dawson, of Chatham co., Ga. Bees — a fine Hive with 
honey from V. LaTaste. Rabbits — some beautiful samples 
of the Lop-Eared Madagascar Rabbits were shown by R. 
Peters and Geo. A. Oates. These attractive little pets are 
very easily and cheaply propagated, and deserve a place 
in all collections of domestic animals, on account of the 
amusement which they afford to the younger branches of 
the household, and as an occasional resource for the table. 
Of all colors, from pure white to a jet bhxk, they are (as 
an experimental study for the breeder of larger animals,) 
very highly prized in England and upon the continent of 
Europe. They came originally from the Island of Mada- 
gascar, and seem to thrive perfectly in the South. 
Dairy and Household Uppaetment. — T his Department 
was well and creditably filled : the principal contributors 
being Mrs. Wm. J. Eve, Mtb.T. J. Smith, Mrs. Dr. Mean?, 
Mrs. Lenoir and Mrs. A. J. Lane. 
Hoeticultceal Department, including Fruits, Fruit 
Ti'ees, Hedge Flan s, die. — The season was too far advanced 
for a good display of Fruits, yet the fine collection of late- 
keeping Apples frnm William H. Thurmond — the 
beautiful Oranges (100) of Eev. R. Johnson, and the 
luBcions Pears of Eev. B. L. renne, did much to sustain 
tl e ii^ter'Bt of this departmer t. Very excellent sampPs of 
Catawba Wine were presented by N. Lonsworth, of Ohio 
— Scuppernong Wine, from Weller’s (N. C.) Vineyard, by 
D. Redmond — GeDava(?) Wine, by Mrs, Flournoy — Black- 
berry Wine, by Mrs. Lenoir— native Wine, by P.A. Sum- 
mey— Senpperneng Wine, by Mrs. S. Rose, &c., &c. We 
noticed, also, samples of the Sidonia (or Chinese) Quince, 
and the “ Vejfetable Pear” {Sicyos Edvlis) from . T. 
M. Turner — ajar of Dried Figs from Mm. Flournoy — Catav - 
ba Grapes, from Mr. Chas. AXt— Apples fmm Geo. WsR- 
er — dried Apples, from Mrs. Lenoir, &e., &c. Fruit Trees 
—Messrs. Thurmond, Ven Burer, Summer & Crammond, 
endMons.F. A. Mange, all exhibited fine and valuable 
collections . Hedge Plants — samples of Osage Orange plants 
were shown by D. Redmond — »1.‘‘0 cuttings of the Osier or 
Basket Willow. Mr. Redmond also exhibited 15 choice 
varieties of Sirawbor'y plsuto, two varieties of Black- 
berry Planbs, and two of Raspberry Plants. Straw- 
berry planP, (Hov y’s) in quantity, were also shown 
by William Haines. Ercellent collections of Garden 
Seeds (67 varielirs) ’vere shown hy A. Pope, and (40 
varieties) by Mr?. V. LaTaste. Theverv boa’ tiful Orange 
Trees of Messrs . F. A. Marg^, Mrs. V. La Toste, and 
Geo. A. Oates, (loaded with golden fruit) were deservedly 
admired. Or een H>use Plants — Messrs. J.W. Bessman 
and F. A. Mange were large contributors to this interesting 
deparimei t; as wco also Jno. 0. Ca!mich»el, Geo. A . 
Oates, Mr.<. Li Tas'e, rnd many others. VtgetalUs — Hugh 
Kennedy (Gardener of R. Peters) me de a fine and ex'en dve 
dir-p!ay, and many interesting contributions were also sent 
in by others whosrj namt'.s we have forpotten. 
[Had v.-o time .oDdr;a’e, we would gladly extend our 
noie”, I nrerirg v-i’h pleasure over 'h'-. beautiful handiwork 
of thelaJies. and the rare fe'cms ofaP, ta'-to and skill, in 
their rrio-t attr.active department. The ‘B by Show”— 
“Southern Domestic” and “othe’- Manufoctuips”— “SoiuK- 
ern Farming Implements, ’ & &c , also deserve, at least, a 
passing no'ice ; but our pres- nL I mited room compels to 
.close here ; promising in our next is=u>' a fu'l and complete 
list of all the tihrier:- made, n hi- h will convey to our di.stant 
'.euder.s something like an adr^ualeidoa of the extent and 
interest of the eytnb ti.-n .] ^ 
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