MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER, 
OCT. 11. 
roosting place then should contain the round indeed ; so also were Clark A Co’s «New Years of a Latin cross, the two transepts cutting each <M) hvTN ^ exertions and hospitality. Nothing but unfa- 
pole— the inch wide sharp cornered board and Day” and “Easter Day.” Mr. Hawkins of other in the centre at right angles. One of the ^VUtCU <2,UJU3 CUIU (^UUUJ, vorable weather prevented the Fair from being 
the flat board of at least six inches wide. Bloomington, also had some beautiful animals, transepts runs east and west—the western divis- . : ■■:■■■, ..: one of the most successful, pecuniarily, ever 
B. Gravel for their eating, and dust boxes for but it would take too much space to specify all ion being devoted to the exhibition of Fine Arts NEW YORK STATE FAIR. held b y tb e Society, as it certainly was among 
bathing should be provided. The gravel should of the meritorious animals in this class. Those —the eastern to Manufactures. The other has - the best exhibitions. 
be spread upon the floor. Then a single box of that were beaten, were beaten in many instances a north and south direction—the southern por- The Annual Exhibition of the N. Y. State It is proper to state that, being depiived the 
anv convenient size to be half filled with dirt with very close competition—so close, indeed, tion being occupied by Horticulturists—the nor- Ag. Society, held at Watertown last week, was anticipated pleasure of attending the Fair, we 
and ashes will answer the latter want. that in Sweep-stakes the decision of the Com- them, in great parf, being used by the Educa- many respects highly creditable and note- condense the above from the notes and verbal 
C. Nest boxes and nest eggs should be provi- mittee was reversed by a subsequent Committee, tional Department of Upper Canada. Thjs worthy, notwithstanding the very unfavorable statements of reporters and friends who wit- 
dcd in abundance and so contrived as to gratify For instance, the Short-horn Committee awarded portion of the building is one of vast interest, weather which prevailed previous to and dur- nessed the exhibition. We shall give the main 
the natural disposition of the hen for retirement. “ New Years Day” the first prize, and “ Crusa- comprising, as it cfces, numerous models of Ag- lag the first two days of the Fair. What with portion of the Premiums Awarded as soon as a 
The hen is prompted by her nature to hide her der” the second. Sweepstakes Committee, how- ricultural implements, complete sets of electrical the high winds, drenching rains, and chill at- correct copy can be obtained. 
eggs. This she will do as she has conveniences, ever, awarded “ Crusader” the first prize. The and philosophical apparatus, maps in relievo, mosphere, it is surprising that the whole Fair— -•*—*- 
j n my boyhood, where a large barn and long Sweepstakes prizes were open to all breeds.— large plan of«Sebntiopol in same style, draw- both show and attendance—was not a signal The Agricultural Fairs, — State, County 
extended out-buildings were all accessible to Herefords, Devons and Ayrshires competed, but ings, plans, Ac., msny of which, we understand, failure ; and hence the result is most creditable and Town, already held, have uniformly been 
the hens—to hunt eggs was a real thing, and in every instance the Short-horns carried the we re purchased by one of the Canadian dele- to the people of Northern New York, who so as largely attended and succesful as was anti- 
scarcely a day passed without a new nest, be- prize. Short-horns and Herefords were also gates to the Greiti Fair in Paris. A beautiful generally combated the discouiaging element, cipated, except in cases where the weather 
ing found in some hitherto unthought for quarter, shown in the same class, yet the Herefords here fountain is* i»th(Pcei*e of the building. The and nobly sustained their well-earned reputa- proved unfavorable. We regret that the crowd- 
NEW YORK STATE FAIR. 
The Annual Exhibition of the N. Y. State 
exertions and hospitality. Nothing but unfa¬ 
vorable wmather prevented the Fair from being 
one of the most successful, pecuniarily, ever 
held by the Society, as it certainly was among 
the best exhibitions. 
It is proper to state that, being depiived the 
B|th*C£rA*e of the buildin" The o-uu uouij' men wcn-cauicu icpuut- uuuuciauic. tttticgtci mat luebiuwu- 
di tranajpJ is about 200 feet, width ’i°n as tb e earnest and ardent friends and pro- ed state of our pages precludes the publication 
They love to lay in a snug concealment—come also did not carry a single prize. length of ea ^ t ran*5 is about 200 feet, width tion as the earnest and ardent friends and pro- ed state of our pages precludes the publication 
carefully off and then make a great out-cry to The show of Herefords was small, but some nearly 60 feet Tie cost of the pa l a ce was moters of Rural Improvement. We are. the of the various interesting reports with which 
stimulate curiosity. of the animals were very superior. The only ^ji2 000. more gratified at the success of the exhibition— we have been kindly favored, or of even making 
I speak of a neat cqq. I am aware that many exhibitors in this class were Orton, Root, Mo- ’ f q - • . . compared with what we are confident it would “ brief mention” of the several exhibitions held 
think this unnecessarv Yet it requires but sier and Pouter. ies owo superior in many r bave been . q m other localities—for the in the midst of our large parish of readers, and 
little observation fo convince any one that a hen In Devons the show was more extensive.- * > . . • , f reason that the Rural was among the first, and in the results of which they are more or less 
^ qqo more gratified at the success of the exhibition— we have been kindly favored, or of even making 
’ ^ • . . compared with what we are confident it would “ brief mention” of the several exhibitions held 
le s low o k ocC|p^ superior in many re baye ij een j n raany - other localities—for the in the midst of our large parish of readers, and 
ects. ic entilesof> p*ses were^eiy numer reaS8I1 the Rural was among the first, and in the results of which they are more or less 
s. but few of tliesi woura come in the class of , ,, r, . . ._. „ ,,,•_ r ■ ._, , w , •,_ . •_ 
ttle observation foconvmce any one mat anen m nevons me snow was muie extensive.— - « - , f tnat tne ivuuai, was ulou> a UU ih iesuns mine u. i C8S 
•eatly prefers a nest with one or more eggs The principal exhibitors were L. F. Allen of ’ „ , , however it would believe ihe firstj to adyocate tbe bolding of interested. While we rejoice with our friends 
_ .1 • tt ~ RlnrV Rnplr N V . TUyfr At. of Huron. ... , , the Pair at Wafcp.rt own. at, the unmistakable evidences of Rural Pro- 
already in it. I have repeatedly tried the ex- Black Hock, N. Y„ Baker & Som of Huron, bo difflcnlt t0 mrfm m ipurtmcnt Call 
perimeat of removing all tire eggs from a neat, Osnoaa of Sandnaky a.d 0 ite of Loram. numbers / of ^ 
from which I have taken several eggs a day for Iheie were 34 entiies in this class. , ... 
. i , , . , . them some very superior animals. Sheep- 
some time. An almost invariable result has The show of Ayrshires was quite limited.— , .. , . , , ... 
hona t.hat, had been dailv lavimr if 1= wa.w tut tim good display, both as to quantity and quality.- 
some time. An almost invariable result lias The show of Ayrshires was quite limited.— 
been that the hens that had been daily laying It is very evident that the favorite breed of 
in that nest would seek some other. A pet hen, cattle in Ohio is the Short-horns, 
who, during the entire summer insisted on com- The exhibition of Horses was very large.— 
‘ ’ ’. n the Fair at Watertown. at the unmistakable evidences of Rural Pro¬ 
be difficult to surpass this department Cattle Considering the weather> the display in the gress manifested in the increased display anc 
in large numbers, of eieiy ianet},anc among gevera i departments was extraordinary. The attendance at their respective shows,they must 
them some very superior animals. Sheep a 0 f stock was superior—especially of Cat- accept the will for the deed in the matter of Ru- 
good display, both as to quantity and quality. ^j e and pj orseg> Though several noted breeders RAL-izing their proceedings. 
The show of pigs was very meagre, though did not exhibit, there was an excellent show of — Several prominent County and other Fairs 
who, during the entire summer insisted on com- The exhibition of Horses was very large.— fiornc ne specimens were on ex i i ion. ou improved Cattle—the Devons being altogether are to be held this and next week. Steuben, 
ing into the house to lay in a box of straw in a There were 197 entries, and a large number of ^ , a air ^ e ^ ncin S consi eia e com the most numerous. In this class the herds of Genesee, Wyoming and Niagara exhibitions all 
dark closet—if she went to her box and found these were very superior animals, but to specify P e *'b lon * _ Messrs. Van Rensselaer of Otsego, Wm. John- take place this week — at the two former of 
no egg in it, would come off and hunt up one of the exhibitors, would be impossible in this arti- ^ ^ ie sam l des °I exhibited were ot S0Jf> g_ p uaTIS an d E. Ottlet of Ontario, Jacob w hich our “ special” friends PETERsand Brooks 
the household, and ask for an egg in her nest. As c le. Reber & Kutz of Lancaster, had several plentiful and excellent There was a spirited Brown of Seneca, E. G. Cook of Jefferson, Bent are to deliver addresses, or rather one speaks in 
soon as one was put in she would go quietly on of their blood horses on exhibition, which they com P e idion foi the Canada Company s premium of Cayuga, R. Coates of Oakville, C! YY, and Steuben and the other in Genesee. [By the 
and lay. But if no one attended to her she purchased of Col. Morris— among them the 011 wheat of $100. As far as we could learn there others, were very creditably represented. The -ftay, the several Societies which have recently 
would go screaming about the house for an hour celebrated Fashion, 18 years old. wpre for oats 14 competitors; barley 22; peas show of Short-horns was not large fMgssrs. extended us vefy pressing and flattering invi- 
or until she bad attained her object. The hen The show of Swine, with the exception of a ^7; rye 11 ; flax seed 5. There were also seve- Chapman, Morris, and others, not competing* tations to speak at their Fairs, are referred to 
is born to lay eggs and must do it to a greater f e -w fine Suffolks, was very ordinary. The r»l for clover and timothy seed,hops, Ac. The this year,) but included several very fine ani- the above nam^d gentlemen, who are more ex- 
or less extent. But she will do it with more Sheep were somewhat numerous, hut they com- great staple of the United States, Indian Corn, -mals. Among the principal exhibitors were perienced, possess greater confidence, and bet- 
pleasure—regularity—and freedom when every prised many more of the ordinary specimens ^as not noticed to much extent, and the speci- Messrs. Gould of Cayuga, Marks of Onondaga, ter lungs and voice than “ this deponent.”J 
thing connected with her nest is to her mind. than of those that were superior. The Poultry, mens we saw were inferior. The Dairy was Hungerford & Brodie, Gill & Bro’s and A. F. Next week the Seneca Co. Fair is to be held at 
2. I-Icns should be well—abundantly fed. Upon show was a decided failure, and it is almost well represented. Roots of all descriptions, of Woods of Jefferson, J. W. Taylor of Ontario, Waterloo, and the Fair of the Union Ag. Society 
the farm it is quite common to expect hens to necessarily so at this season of the year, when excellent varieties and of good growth^ Campbell of Schenectady, W. Davis of Toronto, of Way^ e Co. at Palmyra, Oct. 21st to 23d—for 
take care of themselves at all seasons when the fowls are usually moulting. On the 26th, the closing day of the Exhibi- C. W., and several other breeders. The show each of which ample arrangements are making. 
ground is uncovered with snow. With this gra- Cleveland made a grand show in Fine Arts, tion, the crowd on the grounds was immense of Herefords was superior in both quality and -- 
cious provision they will live and answer the Furniture, Ac. But for the contributions from —being variously estimated from 25,000 to 30,- numbers. The animals shown in this class by Short-horn Cattle in England. — The Lon- 
grand design of hens in in a state of nature.— this town the indoor exhibition would have 000. The Annual Address was delivered by the Messrs. Bowen of Orleans, Remington of Cayu- don Farmers Magazine , in a late article on 
But they are not as profitable as when full fed. been quite meagre. I was surprised to see the President, Baron De Longuiel. After the ad- ga, Clarke of Otsego, were very fine and de- “British and Foreign Agriculture,” has the 
The peripatetic hen who walks miles to provide State at large so poorly represented in the fine dress the prizes were announced and the masses servedly commended. The Herefords are ap- following relative to the sale and transportation 
for her hunger—the laborious hen who scratches arts and manufactures, but Cleveland contribu- began to disperse, taking such measures as P areQ Cy gainiug in popular favor. There was of this valuable breed of cattle, and the con- 
cart loads a day to get a few worms, will main- ted largely and much honor is due her citizens would soonest bring them home comforts and a ^ so a bne show of Ayrshires Hungerford A stant depletion going on in superior animals 
tain a good healthy constitution but will not for their enterprize. The exhibition of Fruits quietness. The Eleventh Provincial Fair ex- H E0DIE and E. P. Prentio* being the principal throughout England. It says:—“ Pure short- 
tain a good healthy constitution but will not for their enterprize. The exhibition of Fruits quietness. The Eleventh Provincial Fair ex- 
come up to the standard as a laying hen. A was ieiy fine, but not extensLc. Gaiden bibits “Progress and Improvement,** and we 
certain amount of this exercise is desirable.— vegetables and field productions were very fine c;m but wish that the Twelfth—to be held at 
But as in all other animals, that are expected to indeed. Brantford—will be, in all respects, worthy of its 
produce either a secreted product such as milk. The attendance was very large and the re- p rec ] e ccssor. 
or an increase of flesh, a greater quiet is condu- ceipts must have corresponded. It was estima- rpj le „ Q ana( j a Company’s” first prize was 
cive to this result. ted that on Wednesday, forty thousand persons awarded to Mr. Rh«ell Smith, of Burford.— 
Food should be provided in such quantity as were ll P 011 tbe grounds at, one time. 1 lie whole jjj s w beat, according to thestandard adopted by 
shall take away the necessity of roaming far b ;l b was web managed, and I believe that sat- ^ ie j udgeSi weighed-GG pounds per bushel—by 
and wide to satisfy the demands of hunger.— isfaction was very general. We had the good usua j mo q e 67^/. 'Tile second prize sample 
Mbits “Progress and Improvement,” and we e * h ibitors. The display of Working Oxen and horns are not so very plentiful in this country, 
cun but wish that the Twelfth—to be held at Fat Cattle was g ood > and attracted considerable at the present moment, as to allow of any great 
Brantford—will be, in all respects, worthy of its attention-but neither was so good or attractive exportation, without serious injury. Let us 
, as the exhibition of Milch Cows, Heifers and look to our own soil, and see bow far they are 
P 1 The CC “Canada Company’s” first prize was Calves,which was very commendable. OfNa- disseminated amongst us; and we ask, are 
M P qvTTrr of Burford _ tives and Grades there wore many finoanimals, there not whole districts, nay, almost whole 
shall take away the necessity of roaming far 
and wide to satisfy the demands of hunger.— 
ted that on Wednesday, forty thousand persons awarde d to Mr Ru^-'ll Smith of Burford - tives and Grades there wore many fine animals, there not whole districts, nay, almost whole 
were upon the grounds at one time. TM whole Hjs wheat acco ; din *.' t h the standard adopted by albei1 without “ bl °2 d ’’° r P edi «*^L C ’ BAKER coanties - wh ere they have never yet been seen ? 
Fair was well managed, and I believe that sat- tl)e . d we ighedtf 6 pounds per bushel—by ° f Genesee and J - w - Collins of W ayne were Mongrel breeds alone exist in every direction, 
isfaction was very general. We had the good 1 , olin J 1 “,’^ 73 / VhJ wiw mimiIp among the winning exhibitors of grade animals, and, taking a wide extent of country and ex- 
Let food then be always accessible, so that the fortune, through friend Brown of the Ohio Far - we j g i ie d 64)^; the third pounds per bushel, 
force of hunger satisfied, only the promptings mer > to bare good quarters engaged for us at the Yours Respectfully, W. K. Thomas. 
of an enlarged ta4e shall keep them stirring.— Weddell House, and to say that this is one of Canada West, Sept., 1846. 
With corn, buckwheat and other grains by them best public houses is doing the proprietors _ ^ - • 
in their feeding rooms they will exercise them- 110 mwre ’ban justice. Everything was got up ONTAKIO COUNTY 
selves in dieting worms. in the best style, and an abundance was always _ ' w * 
A variety also should be provided—corn and provided. Tbe only hard fare that I have yet Prot tapes’ Address-Large Eedl^ts-Pemale Eques- 
buckwheat being. I U,ink best. Oats is a good B ”“°' F*nan> RmilT-lI wJuld'seem that tbe late 
food for them furnishing them with the matter Ameucan. Ihe cliai & e toi omnibus laie to „ . , j \ 
weighed 64)^; the third 62J4 pounds per bushel. 
Yours Respectfully, W. K. Thomas. 
Canada West, Sept., 1846. 
_„ , # _ • 
ONTAKIO COUNtfYj^^Stt. 
trian. Match. &e., &e. 
Friend Rural :—It. would seem that the late 
Altogether the show of Cattle was one of the aminiDg its stock, but little indication was pre¬ 
best ever made by the Society. 
sented of their having been introduced. 
The exhibition of Horses was very good— every herd we examined, whilst traveling for 
including many fine and “ fast” roadsters and information, scarcely any one was found con- 
stallions from various sections of this State, sistiDg of animals of tbe same breed ; and, so 
Vermont and Canada. The trial of Horses, far as we obtained information, with three or 
aud exhibition of Ladies’ Equestrianism, were four exceptions only could we ascertain that 
attractive features, and witnessed by a large con¬ 
course of people — albeit good judges, who at- 
any were kept within many miles of that place. 
Once, we have been told, a luckless boy cut 
nf wii moil mid shell ° Corn alone is liable to and from tlie cars is 20 cents each way to this Gntaido Go ' I' a b> be;d at Catfandaigua, vas tbe teuded bcHM say the number present was not open his goose to secure her golden eggs ; but 
„ . linncfl_nrl/larl -rrLi/iL -n'a worn k.lioviw.u.1 C? 1 7^ CaD-Sheaf Ot a Rui il Festival. 1 1 Of. MAPES or ,n.,l that, at tlia rPbPllt. Mfinrnd Hi* Fair rm nrn.o/,Huff a rrvoo far fall tt anrool rac 1,\T rubf. 
make them too fat. 
Laying hens need meat once or twice a week. 
house—added to which we were charged $ l 75 cap-sneat oi a rtum resuvai. r 101. x ai ts 
for supper, lodging and breakfast—making in sa ’ d 110 w bere l.ad ke^sepn such fine airange- 
equal to that at the recent Monroe Co. Fair. we are acting a greater folly ourselves, by part- 
The show of Sheep — especially in the fine ing with the goose and her eggs together. 
worm pasture, meat m some form- - ra - —- --- j ' -- -i TTr , .. a n ... nr „ 
be furnished them in their house. the Fair at that place, to be held next week. I | “ W bile Onondaga Co., with its x!o,uuu byra- was not on i y i argej b ufc generally excellent.— at; but let it be remembered that other nations 
Many give their fowls the heads of slaugli- will endeavor to give you a few notes of the I cusans, its moistrous saline wealth, and its The fl oc k s 0 f e. g. Cook of Jefferson, A. A J. are starting in the race with the very animals 
J ^ . rr. i .i i tt o cfnrPQ nf np.wsnjinp.rs. boasts that its receints at ty -f ot t at at voo-o A Kir 
tered animals, or the carcasses of skinned wild Kentucky exhibition. Yours, Ac., s. r. c. scores of newspapers, boasts that its receipts at Dike of St. Lawrence, N. M. Dart of Delaware, that we have produced, and, encouraged by 
animals But oftentimes these are given in a -- tbe Fair amounted to $2,300, the receipts at our q Howland of Cayuga, and many others, were their respective governments, as well as assist- 
wav fobe useless. When tough and fresh killed THE PROVINCIAL FAIR. little Ontario Co. Fair have exceeded $6,000.— we ll represented in the exhibition. The show ed by immense finances, under the direction of 
liens !m? npt strong enough to tear off the meat. - More than six tlousand men, women and little G f j 0Dg aD d coarse wools — or Mutton Sheep— men of talent selected and paid liberally by 
And itlies under the sun until it becomes dry. Eds. Rural :—The city of Kingston has for ones filled the Urge, elegant amphitheatre, just was quite superior, Messrs. Hungerford A Bro- them for acting in their behalf, it may not be 
Meat should be kept until it is tender, or should some months been the point to which the eyes finished ; while from twelve to fifteen thousand 1)][E 0 f Jefferson, John McDonald of Herkimer, 
be broken in a meat-cutter. This last machine of Canadian Agriculturists, Mechanics and Ar- were collected on the finely graded, well drain- j p,. Chapman of Madison, and several Canada 
will also break up the small bones. tists have been turned on account of prepara- ed grounds. Tvelve hundred dollars have been breeders, being prominent contributors. The 
THE PROVINCIAL FAIR. 
men of talent selected and paid liberally by 
them for acting in their behalf, it may not be 
Iffng ere we become overtaken and surpassed." 
be broken in a meat-cutter, inis last macnim 
will also break up the small bones. 
Hens that are confined need a supply of pbos 
edgrounds. Tvelve hundred dollars have been breeders, being prominent contributors. The Sugar Millet.— The Western Farmers’ Jour- 
tions, there making, for the holding of the An- | I° r promiims. The show of Fruit was Leicesters from Canada were much admired. nal speaks of the cultivation of the sugar mil- 
fine, as befitingour rich, calcareous soil and gen- Of S wine the show was not extensive, though let in Warren Co., Ohio, which is used for fat- 
' ^ shells broken fine are most nual Exhibition of the Canada West Ag'l Society. hne,as bentingour nen, calcareous sou anci gen- Of Swine the show was not extensive, though let in Warren Co., Ohio, which is used for fat- 
P . la .n°- T "unharnt and finely broken Many years since we numbered one amid its erous climate*; but alas, owing to continued the large breeds were well represented. The teniDg cattle. The stalk is very sweet,and the 
gree i j ea en. tride better, denizens, and though beautiful and costly build- drouth, tL*e dismay of Flowers was nothing,— Colonels (vide Col. B.’s article on our first page,) animals eat it with exceeding avidity and rel- 
ones rue as •, an( l ire eaten ings have been erected in various portions of the Ibus, wfitfe Pomona smiled, Floia hung her did not contribute to the exhibition. ish. The stalks are cut in a straw cutter, and 
Burnt bones aie easily o ‘‘ •, rr- _X _ x A KonH I Prof of New Jersev. ffave. it is Tlin clmm nf n-tirF not* tA fmir fivp ti lriPQ fi Han TT7 i t Vi 
when nothing better is to be bad. An objection city, Kingston wears (to our eyes) ahoife look, 
is sometimes made to this use of egg shells on Though small, comparatively speaking, the im- 
the ground that it will teach the hens to eat habitants enjoy many privileges, under tte wad 
denizens, and though beautiful and costly build- drouth, tl*e dispjay of Flowers was nothing,— Colonels (vide Col. B.’s article on our first page,) animals eat it with exceeding avidity and rel- 
ings have been erected in various portions of the thus, wftrfe I oinona smiled, Floia hung hei did not contribute to tbe exhibition. ish. I he stalks are cut in a straw cutter, nnd 
city, Kingston wears (to our eyes) alioife look, bead ! Prof.^H^ES, of New Jersey, gave, it is The show of Dairy Products was very large fed to the cattle four or five times a day, with 
Though small, comparatively speaking, the ii*- ^ a ’d> a masterlj address; but such was the and excellent, and, next to that of Stock, ex- a peck of coarse meal to each animal. The 
habitants enjoy many privileges, under tl»e wa^jL roDg and nois}’animation, that few could hear dted the most attention aud comraendation. writerhasnodoubtitmayberaisedwithcom- 
of which other and far larger cities are languSW*^ At the close of his discourse, he sealed The Butter and Cheese dairies of Northern plete success in the Ohio Valley. It will 
ing. The harbor is an excellent one, in a nauti-® *bis love for the cause of Rural Progress by ado- New York, so long celebrated in Eastern mar- probably mature wherever the large varieties 
p-p nnint „f vi P w while its wr>rk< 5 rlefonen Nation of $100. Verily, rural life is being kets, contributed choice and numerous speci- of Indian corn ripen. It is planted in drills 
have earned for it tlnMttfflation of the “ Sebas- lift ed up ! mens. Chemung aud Cayuga were, however, and cultivated as corn. A half-bushel of seed 
tonol of UnDer Canaffi^^Wmong the conven- But the last, and to the men, not the least in- well represented in the Butter show, and se- is used to the acre. The field he examined was 
their own eg-s. There is nothing in thisobjec- of which other and far larger cities are languid M ^ ---- 
«on. H tbe shells b™, ; en ^ 7?* 7 'S '*7* 
not suggest any idea of a whole egg to the hen, cal point of view, while it s works of defence ” , , 3 
and if°W have cnoagh of this they will not have earned for it lh«|«tion of the » Sebas- 1 e ^ , 0 the „ ot the lcMt 
toneh their own eggs. But if they are wholly topol of Upper CanadalP strong he conven- olibe programme, was the ladies’ 
deprived of lime or meat-they will not only .ences may be noted the tyat* Worts—built by MatJh. composed ol ten females, A 
eat their eggs but one another. Hens more fre- a private company, am»has»l upon the Joint _ ^ „„„„„ . 
W l ‘itK teresting part oflhe programme, was the Ladies’ cured some of tbe best premiums—albeit Jeffer- put in immediately after corn planting, and 
V> orivs—DUlUDy . eo^nenLt inn fnmoU A . c a T_IT - _X __ l.„J * 1,0 OJ_ 1 „<• 
should be abundantly supplied. 
OHIO STATE FAIR. 
. , a, T • x Equestrian Matih, composed of ten females. A son gt. Lawrence and Lewis were the treat was cultivated and worked the same number of 
a private company, ancJbasTO upon the Joint ^ f 7 , , ’ „ , . 
— , nu -rx- . A, pretty young girl from Geneva, who managed a competitors for and winners of the dairy prizes times and at the same periods. The yield is 
mmntlv become eerc eaters from the accidental Stock principle. Ihe Directors of this company 1 . , J , 7 . , , . _* . _ , . ,, . , ... ‘ . . . F 
quenuy ueeu bo 1 , spirited trotter to admiration, took the first Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Ac., the display prodigious. When the plant is cut for green 
breaking of an egg in their nest. Fur c water have declared dividends of eight per cent., and 1 .it .1 , , „ ‘ ,. . ,/ . . . ^ „ 
ureaKiug , „ • 1 1 ’a premium, and what was truly remarkable in was creditaole, though not superior to some feeding a second growth starts out. On some 
y et t e cost to ut a meie tn e— t ^ e premises, no dissatisfaction marred the former exhibitions. In the grain aud seed de- which bad been cut between two or three 
nhniif eiv nAllore ruif nnnnm_mmnrv tlin vuvlif A u _ _ 
about six dollars per annum—giving ihe right ^ 
to the use of all that can be made to flow from 
partment, Messrs. Wm. Ottlet of Ontario, E. weel 
S. Hayward of Monroe, and O. Howland of loDg, 
Cayuga, were amoDg the successful exhibitors. 
The exhibition of Agricultural Implements, Ti 
weeks the second growth was more than a foot 
long. It is called there Egyptian Corn. 
_ . , . . . , r . The second and third premiums were taken by S. Hayward ot Monroe, and O. Howland ot long. It is called there Egyptian Corn. 
The Ohio State Show was held this year at a ,] a !. n ? 1)1116 ( UH . n f, ia P eno * ' Lings on ’ two very lady-like girls, one from Phelps, and Cayuga, were among the successful exhibitors. - 
Cleveland, commencing the 23rd ult. Monday all its commeicia aci ities, its government ^ Bloomfie]d- T hey not only The exhibition of Agricultural Implements, The Article on Hogs, in this paper, by our 
and Tuesday it rained considerable, and altho’ P atrona g e > and its indnn.ua wealt , ms not well, but what was not less essential, it Machinery, Ac., and of mechanical inventions “special” friend, Moj. Brooks, contains more 
the mud was disagreeable, it was far preferable ke P t P ace ™ lls slstcr to ^” s in f 0wtb and was done in a self-possessed, quiet, womanly and manufactures generally, was not so large than a spice of genuine humor, and will be ap- 
the clouds of dust which usually appertain to enter P™ e - VVe ca " account lor this on y be- er which commanded the respect, no less as at some former shows, yet, considering the preciated by many of our readers. Itcombints 
L ^ J 11 ,, fiansfl of t,lip. want of a frond ain-icultural < lsfriftt, ’ . . ... ., ..m_ _ z . _ 1 r.. 1 ; 
The exhibition of Agricultural Implements, The Article on Hogs, in this paper, by our 
Machinery, Ac., and of mechanical inventions “special” friend, Moj. Brooks, contains more 
and manufactures generally, was not so large than a spice of genuine humor, and will be ap- 
State Shows. The arrangements were well cause of the want of a good agricultural district than the delight of the spectators. The fourth location, was especially commendable. Many wit, satire and useful instruction in an eminent 
calculated and admirably carried out, and every to surround it. Mechanics, business men, and aBd ]ast) pi .j ze was awarded to the very tiniest new and improved machines and implements degree—and entitles the writer to promotion 
thin" passed off in the most agreeable manner, money may construct a city, but, after all is done, specirneQ of gifibood, only nine years old. It were introduced, some of which attracted mark- and rank with the CoRmels mentioned. 
The attendance was large and the exhibition in if [t lacks the staniina wb ich agriculture alone wag wonderful to see how gracefully the little ed attention and give promise of great value. - By the way, some humorous reports were 
n e ar iy every department was well represented. cau S ive ’ lfc musl be feeble and 1 D ammate. tbing gat her spirite d Pegasus, and how easily One of the most conspicuous and promising of made on Swine, years ago, at our State Fairs— 
The show of Short-horns comprised many su- Tbe Fair Grounds are situated about two her little hands managed him.” s. w. these—exhibited by our long-time friend, Hen- one of the best, if not the best, of which was 
The show of Short-horns comprised many su- The Fair Grounds are situated about two her little hands managed him.” s. w. these—exhibited by our long-time friend, Hen- one of the best, if not the best, of which was 
perior specimens of this popular breed. Among miles from the landing, in a northwest direction, Waterloo, Oct l, 1850. ry O’Reilly, Esq.— is briefly noticed by our “got up” by one of our special contributors, L. 
tbe exhibitors were R. G Corwin of Lebanon, and comprise about twenty acres. The location - Horticultural reporter on next page, and others B. Langworthy, Esq., the substance of which 
C M Clark A Co. of Springfield, Wm. D. and is fine, commanding a view of the city, ground Lands which have been Jong in culture, will will receive attention hereafter. we will endeavor to give in a future number. 
J. Pierce of South Charleston, James Trimble nearly level, and the whole laid out with taste, be benefited by tbe application of phosphate of The arrangements for, and management of 
of Hillsboro, R. G. Dunn of Madison, A. Wad- The prominent feature is the Crystal Palace— lime, and it is unimportant whether the defi- the Fair and its accessories were admirable Deferred. In order to make room for reports 
dle of South Charleston, and many others.— occupying a knoll in the centre—which is dcci- ciency be supplied in the form of bone-dust, throughout—reflecting great credit upon the of the New A ork, Ohio and Canada W est Fairs, 
There were 107 entries in this class. Mr. Cor- dedly a handsome building, and reflects great guano, native phosphate of lime, composts of Officers of the Society, Local Committees, Ac. we areobliged to defer seveial inteiesting aili- 
win’s "Scottish Blue Bell” and “Crusader," credit on the Local Committee for their display flesh, ashes, or that of oyster shell lime—or The citizens of Watertown are entitled to spe- cles already in type. Also, vanous timely 
and some of his younger animals, were very fine of ta;t and skill. The building is in the form marl—if the land needs, lime also. c ial thanks, and kind remembrance, for their notices and paragraphs intended foi this page. 
