. , _ acine wire walking beer class but believe Jno. Stewart of Wentworth, J. I Beadle, of St Catharines, however, kindly consented 
say here. Sheep discussions will be in order here- wm toe» m c sh *’ WR ha5rlesa hor ’ eS) fat Roddick of Brantford, J. Nickerson of Norfolk, F. to furnish a brief report of the display, which he has 
after. wo„ e nfaUer Kiris, bogus jewelry, liniment dealers, W. Thomson and J. Fleming of York, J. Lyons of fulfilled, as will be seen by reference to his letter on 
4 . In Class I> (Swine,) there were about 1..0 en- * . { s jt0 exhibitor*, hucksters, Flamboro, and John McLean of Simcoe, were among next page. 
tries embracing Berkshire*, Suffolks, Byfields, York- Ac., Ac. The fact is. v.s^.rs, exniORors, ^ ^ , Various other departments of the Exhibition were 
shire’s, Che-ter Whites, Cm*.-breeds, and the different ^wmen, c w ,* h Brighton Of' West Highland™-* novelty in this country- noted, but space forbids our giving particulars. The 
crosses-a very large and very excellent exhibition. ° * the Kair brok( . up tbe Kth day with- Mr. Lochland Corrib of Westminster, exhibited 13 display of Domestic Manufactures, Fine Arts, Fancy 
5. In Class E (Poultry,) there were butfew entries, P « - ’ „ fMt|on to ftny body . bead, and Mr. L. Curry of Belmont, a less number. Work, Ac., far exceeded our expectations, not only 
and but little interest seems to have been attached to b K J ^ of tb# Pa , r . and j Most of them are blade, low in stature, but heavy in extent but quality, and was said to be an iraprove- 
this department. And yet it Is a very important one. 1 ftR , ag , dared bnt trutll bod(ed . They are said to be very hardy, and proba- ment upon former exhibitions. The « Palace ” was 
The writer’s note-book contains some facts by which . * 7^ M<J hlato ofthege causes bly well adapted to Canada. full of useful and curious products and article* and 
he hopes to make Us importance more apparent. ne rson&litles of no profit to your Grade Cattle and Working Oxen were not either alone comprised a splendid display, aside from the 
«• The number of entries in Class P (Mechanic would^involve no stomach, numerous or noteworthy; only a passable display- grand show on the outside-an exhibition decidedly 
Arts and Agrienltnral Implements,) amoun - ' adca „ate to tbe work. far less in numbers, and poorer in quality, than we commendable, and most creditable to the industry, 
100. Th. «UbMo. in b ’"^' “J, wMlber tb«r. might have bee. dif- «p«M to end at a frovineial Show. Good grade* .kill e„le,p,i S «. and arti.tic «. o( the People of 
of oorre,ponding magnttode and1.MW *,M eta. ^ bo, there would then have been ver, however, were.ho.n bj W. R. F».«, A. EotTn.nor the Pro.,nee. 
of implements used on our prairRH «>• * which tbc puW | 0 won |,l have justly com- J. Btii.es and B. Peters of London, S. Baker of —Though pleased with the Exhibition, we are 
represented, - Reapers, Mowers, IhresncrH, > lalne(i The lesson taught the managers of the Simcoe, A. Hor,o and R. Hughes of Guelph, and constrained to add that greater pleasure was expe- 
shellcrs, Corn and Btalk CuttciJ, Corni Planet* GO^ i J been a very impre68ive one . The moral some others. . . rienced in meeting the farmers, horticulturists, and 
Buskers, Corn Hoes, Corn Cultivators, orn ., -. exhibition and its Tbe Fat C 
Drills^Plows” Harrows” 1 ^Boilers, Sugar Cane Milts which may be drawn from this exhibition and its 
fnd t'poram Wind Mi,I., Pump, W.tor Br.w- re.ulm, will ha wntten when can be don. 
ers, Ac., Ac., in endless variety. There were some deliberately-> ■ 
novel things here, and one good project has grown p EO VINCIAIi AGRICULTURAL FAIR. 
wnicn Hilly UU uiarr u UUIU turn v. -- c T3 a T 
results will bear to be written when it can be done remarkable-though .Tamer Smith of Bronte, J. 
deliberately. O’Rourke of Sbakspeare, W. Elliott of Kingston, 
—-- and J. Pearce of Tyrconnel, showed good beeves. 
true uuierB. ricnwra in uiccwu^ tuc loiunio, huiwvuivu.ibw, 
Tbe Fat Cattle were limited in number, and not other producers in attendance. To many exhibitors 
markable — though Jamkr Smith of Bronte, J. and officers— and especially Messrs. Denison and 
’Kohrkk of Sbakspeare, W. Elliott of Kingston, Thomson of Toronto, and D. W. Freeman, Esq., 
out of this exhibition, of which I shall say more. 
7. In Class G (Farm Products,) there were about 
175 entries. Large exhibitions of farm and garden 
products were made by Jonathan Periam, of Calumet; 
PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR. 
The Annual Show of the Provincial Ag’l Associa¬ 
tion of Canada West, Bt London last week, was a 
and J. Pearce of Tyrconnel, showed good beeves. 0 f Simcoe —we are indebted for courtesies and 
Sukkp.—A s usual at Provincial Fairs, the Hhow of attentions which will be long remembered. Indeed, 
Sheep, especially of Long and Middle Wool or Mat- our brief view of the Provincial Fair of 1861 was most 
ton breeds, wbb large and magnificent There were pleasant, gratifying, and instructive. 
175 entries. Large ex i ' ,<M,N ° ; u " ‘ . . ti° n °f Canada West, at London last week, was a ovgr ^ en tries. The Lelcesters, Cotswolds, Che- The Fair was a success in all respects — theattend- 
producte were made by. onat mil ciiani, ’ grand affair — a great exhibition, large attendance, v j ot8| and 0 tber breeds and crosses, made a fine ance an d receipts being unusually large after the 
Emery, of th< reraon »ar ens; ' and altogether most creditable and successful. d j 8p | ay< In the class of 'Lr/cetters, Meaars. J. Snell first day. On one day alone, we learn that 26,000 
Momence. These were t < 1 re ' Rrti ‘ J . Though present only one day —the 24th — we had 0 f Edmonton, Jno. Miller of Brougham, C. Walker admission tickets were sold at 25 cents each! We 
table exhibitions, an w t iou " m 1 1 ,, the good fortune to see, and were enabled to take ^ | (>ndon ftD d Bimon Beattie of Woburn, were the ttrt , not advised as to the aggregate amount of the 
this hall would have ic<.n larren en * brief notes of, the display in most departments, and j nc j pa j competitors. Of Cotswolds tbe chief ex- receipts, but the figures must be large, 
were some good samples of wheat on exbhtion, wi]1 endeavor to give a summary of our observings. J H werc p. W . Stoke , j. Snell and G. Miller, * _ 
. « . _ . 1..., i.H iimna Q. frtfinll It, tilD0 W' SI , j ibongh there wore other good flocks represented. ft*,, 
this ball, (if it could 
make it a true index 
State. 
c' .. , . (in li mis iiumcu, ouu « -i .\ llinfr b trirTP WCre oilier fflKiu uuuam icuicwukui 
ought to have been at least ten times aH mue in our r( . port 1b necessarily rough and imperfect - yet, Go()d Chrviots were shown by D. Elliott of Strahan, 
have been g - ,) though far from doing justice to tbc Exhibition, f Q T (}kat 0 f Oshawa, and G. 
of the farm products of this a0 me idea of the progress of ' '' 
gural spirit ot tlu 
maKP. u a true iuuca ui — *»*- r... we trust it will convey some idea of the progress of M|LLEK of Markham. 
stHte - . _ t . M , the Farmers, Horticulturists, and Artisans of the T ‘ fa South-Downs were also well represented, the The North British Agriculturist says that the 
8 . Class H (Horticulture and Floriculture.) Ihe p rovinoe ftIld tbc Crtd it to which they are entitled „ orai , ris | n g Be vcral imported or bred from disease locally known as ringworm or tetter, which 
number of entries was only 140. There was a great f ^ ^ wel i„)i rc ted and snccessrul efforts to advance ^ Wkbb flo(;k r Mf< Htonk of Gue i p h, J. Spencer 8bow « abo,lt tbe bcad ftDd neck of y° UD & catt1e > 
deal of fine fruit exhibited-the bulk of ltlrOtu this ImprovemeDt M wcre manifeated^n th* occasion. , B ^ j DiCkiB 0 f Dumfries, J. Pears of in the form of whitish dry scurvy spots, can be 
State, some of it from Wisconsin, and a little from T he Show Grounds, consisting of 26 acres, (incltid- Woodstock j Maxweli of Paris, Messrs. Bethell removed by rubbing the parts affected with iodine 
Michigan; but for the first time in the iustory of , ng a beautlfol pond , <* Lake Horn,’> of some two of Kf Cfttharine , and some others, exhibited good ointment. The disease may also be combated by the 
the State Society, the show has been exclusively arre8 i pleasantly situated In the suburbs of the City, . ... j agg . use of aulphur and oil; iodine ointment is, liow- 
<ute. ^ be p arm ers, Horticulturista, and Artisans of the 
8 . Class H (Horticulture and Floriculture.) The . ft|ld tbc Crtdlt to wb iph they are entitled 
ltcmedy for Ringworm. 
The North British Agriculturist says that the 
rruvjijue, miu mv ^ ... — 
number of entries wus only IdO. There was a great ^ we l|.dircted and »acce»»ful efforts to advance 
deal of fine fruit exhibited—the bulk of it from this Iniprovenient as were manifested on tbe occasion. 
State, some of it from Wisconsin, ami a little from ^ ghow Gr0undgi consisting of 26 acres, (incliid- 
Michigan; but for the first time in the history of beftutlfol pond) “Lake Horn,” of some two 
the State Society, the show has been exclusively ^ pleasantly situated In the suburbs of the city, 
Western! Had the Fair been held three weeks worc admirably adapted and arranged for the par- 
later, a much larger and better exhibition would ^ The Exhibition Building (illustrated and 
have been made; bnt it was too early to show , fif , h n(Vire v aild its varied contents, 
owiuc - ---acrea,) plc»»ftntly situftica in ine auvarDu oi mu ui./, . class * RUI P UUJ auu uu > lwuiiw uiuuucut 125 , 
Western! Had the Fair been held three weeks were ’ admlrably adapted and arranged for tbe par- Rn wer e“ few and far between.” We ever, to be preferred. As this skin disease is easily 
later, a much larger and better exhibition would ^ Th# Exhibit j 0 n Building (illustrated and n lh(; onl ,. xbib i torfl were j ACO b Rymal of communicated to the human subject, the person 
havebeen made; bnt it was too early to show de8Cribed on our fifth page) and its varied content* H nton E . Akkland of Oshawa, and J. W. Miller dressing tbe cattle should wash his hands with soap 
fully matured and colored fruit from this part of the j )roved vcry attractive-the “ cynosure of all eyea”- ’ ’ Th di 8 p i ay i a this class was meagre and hot water after each application of the ointment. 
«ta«*. There were Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apples, Uik- the lesser structures, tents, stables, sheds, pens, ^ed-lu'rnr!singly so. I Merino wool is in demand 
Quinces, and Grapes, that we would have gladly ^ ^ ftU neWj ^b^nttal, convenient, and J 0 , maoufac f uring purposes in Canada. The manu- Proiecilng Animals from Rain Htornw. 
compared with fruit from other . tateB, bad it >e , n 08 t|v well covered. From the entrance the whole . .u mane wool, and are A COBRKBPONDEKT of the Country Gentleman 
fully matured and colored fruit from this part of too proved vcry attractive — the “ cynosure of all eyes 
State. There were Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apples, w hjj c the lesser stnioture* tents, stables, sheds, pens 
Quinces, and Grapes, that wo would have gladly wCre ftl , new substantial, convenient, ant 
. A .. O . it... Qi.i_ 1... .1 It llAAH ‘t 1 
1 ra pa red with fruit from other tate* had ) ..-en |nogt)y w8 „ COYer cd. From the entrance the whole greatly prefer it to coarse wool, and are A correspondent of the Country Gentleman 
:re. The floral exhibition Uile< mcause i wus premi8eg presen ted a very fine appearance, and a ob y‘ d obta i„ j t j„ the States. Will it not pay writes to that journal as follows:—“I believe that 
dd too far from the gardens of our florists. doHcr |nspeotion oonv inced at least one visitor that Canadittn friends to bestow more attention to farmers generally are not aware how much loss they 
9. In Class I (l ine Arts,) there were ess inn ^ Association was not behind our State Society in wooled breeds? sustain In the flesh of their domestic animals, and 
itries; and the exhibition was not worth tel ung arraD g 0met ,ts for comfort and convenience. But of ...... how much they suffer, during cold atormB of rain in 
.out, except locally. There W one exhibition tbc s * ow itwdf . Swine.-T he most popular breeda o the genus ^ Rummei , at any otber season flf th# ye ar. 
ade in thin department that denerven mention. I Snow of Stock jb alwayg the leading feature ^ us wcre rfJ P re ® cn J > en 11 Warm abower* never Injure animals; indeed, they 
- ... t ..... tn ^^*1 _u.'iwrihn ftniput Anri of ihe neat averaire anal* 
* UlDnblY urn vviutvu* * • ~ v --- 
here. The floral exhibition failed because it wus mi8eB prcsen ted a very fine appearance, and a 
held too far from the gardens ol our florists. closer inspection oonvinced at least one visitor that 
9. In Class I (Pine Arts,) there were less than 100 ^ AHflocilttion Wft8 not bch lud our State Society in 
entries; aud the exhibition was not worth talking ami m( , nt8 for oom fort and convenience. But of 
about, except locally. There was one exhibition tb) , fihow itftt , )f> 
made in this department that deserves mention. I ij- hk g BO w ok Stock is always the leading feature wcre represented by > vtclluit sp mens t ^r ftrra showers never injure animals; indeed, they 
refer to the plans, specifications, and elevations of ^ ^ ProT , notal FairSi but wa8 thU year much larger ab «w bei “g the largest, and of the best average quae to haV0 a good rcljKh for B(lch R sprinkling as 
school houses, made and exhibited by a resident * ban uguaJ Jn most departments. Indeed, the dis- ity, we have seen or years ,1 ever. 1 * they frequently get, provided it is-not as cold as ice. 
architect here, who has made this branch of his 80 far excccd ,. d expectaiion, that many stalls this class (about 250) in tea • conm era c comp ^ 0Bt animals will endure pretty severe cold, as long 
business bis special study for many years, having and pens were obliged to be hastily prepared, in I lit <ou, and the hundre s os ee an tarn some, big ^ lhey ca[) keep dry; bnt ag B00rj a8 thcir bodies 
in view particularly the health, comfort, anl pita.* addition to the large number completed before tbe an ^ P ® ... . have been wet and are kept wet, evaporation com- 
nre of teachers and pupils, as well as an eye to Q ing of tbc Exhibition. Let ns take a survey a pectators. lot e mge an am jr mcnces. And as evaporation is a cooling process, 
ornamental architecture. 1 refer to this matter here J th# shown in considerable numbers-the Yorkshires, ^ heat of their bodteg ia carrled away very rftpid ly , 
without his knowledge or consent, because it is an stock defahtment. Suffolks, Essex, Berkshires, Ac., <v,o., ana their ^ ^ Bni]den transition from heat to cold chills 
important one to the West, where hundreds of costly Horses were shown in goodly numbers, there crosses, being numerous and noteworthy. Extra them in a vcry time, and injures them more 
school buildings are being built every year. The be i ng , ipwU rds of 450 entries In the several classes, fine Yorkshires and Large Berkshires were shown by ft gevere fltorra in w j ntcr , 
name of this architect is S. ]’. Randall, of Chicago— with few exceptions, we had no opportunity of C. A. Jordiron of Belleville, B. H. Rkkvk of Derry, « Animals will endure a very sudden change from 
a man whose honesty and reliability 1 can indorse. Reeing them to good advantage. Blood Horses were J. Collins or Mt. Elgin, B. Baker of Simcoe, H. P. ^ ^ beftt| wUb j mpnnity; b ut sudden changes 
This is no personal puff; neither Is It paid for. I 8n)a)l j n number, but some good animals were shown Kelly of Paris, and many others; - Btifloiks by J. ^ heat ^ cold ^ ofte „ fttUsndcd wit h very serious 
believe I am doing school directors in the West a b y J. White of Bronte, W. Bahl of West Nissouri, Mknn of Peel, G. Savage of Somerville, .1. MoGlar- Con8(Jqnen0eg We arc apt to think, because it is 
greater service than I am doing the architect, by T . C. Hellvkr of Simcoe, and others. The Ag'l uan of Welland, .T. ^Coupe of St. Thomas, imd of n(lt freez | ng weather, that a storm of 
a man whose honesty and reliability I can indorse. Reeing t b em to good advantage. Blood Horses were J. Collins or Mt. Elgin, B. Baker ot bunco:, b. . coJd ^ wlth impunity; but sudden changes 
This is no personal puff; neither Is It paid for. I 8n)a)l j n number, but some good animals were shown Kelly of Paris, and many others; - Buflnlks by J. ^ heat ^ cold ftr0 ofte „ flU#>nded with very serious 
believe I am doing school directors in the West a b y j. White of Bronte, W. Bahl of West Nissouri, Menu of Peel, G. Savage of Somerville, .1. MoGlar- con8)JqnenoeR We arc apt to think, because it is 
greater service than I am doing the architect, by T . C. Hellvkr of Blracoe, and others. The Ag't uan of Welland, .1. E. Coubb of St. Thomas, and Bumraer of n(lt freez | ng weather, that a sterm of 
saying what I have said. Horses made a better display, and included some others;— Improved by H. Bros a sand ■ m|o wi n no t hnrl our animals. Bnt could they com- 
10. In Class K (Textile Fabrics,) there were, per- ft ue an i ra »ls. P. Gowland of York, D. Brown of H. Thompson of ToToW, T.‘ and .L A. bnton ot mun j Rate tQ „„ Uieir feelings daring a storm of cold 
haps, 150 entries. The usual amount of embroidery f onflt a „ am Bbiitu of Brant, T. Brunner of Ster- Paris, and J. Bpeirr of London; —while other breeds railli thcr e would not be *0 much negligence about 
and fillftgree work was exhibited—some fine fancy Hngville, K. Eddington of Haldimand, Dr. Clark of and crosses were largely shown. protecting them, especially during the cold and 
things, doubtless, that cost ten times their value in Em hro, J. Choate of Dorchester, R. Robson, C. Poultry.—T he display of Poultry was the largest 8 f orray dayfl and nights of autumn, 
labor. The Sewing and Knitting Machines in this Walker, Henpric A Co., of London, and others, had and one of the finest wc have seen any where for „j woll r<5 member that, about twenty years ago, 
hall were the attraction, and were constantly sur- fl n e animals in this dnss. Road and Carriage Horses years — since the height of the “chicken fever. there was a severe ruin storm in the month of June, 
rounded by crowds. People are falling in love with were f a i r ] y represented, but as they were not exbib. The Show embraced the usual variety ol Fowls, Tur- although our sheep had been sheared more than 
muscles of stool, latterly. It is getting natural. To ited on Tuesday, we could not judge of their style keyBj Geese, Ducks, Pigeons, Ac., and was worthy tWQ w e®ks, we thought they ought to be brought 
decide which of the 16 machines on exhibition was and acl i on . Messrs. J. Armstrong of Union, J. 0 f a more extended examination and notice than we home to tbe bar n. But many of them were so cold 
best, cost considered, was a nice point for a com- DiUkhon of Etobicoke, B. Peters, J. Coots, J. were able to bestow. and feeble, in consequence of the rain, that it was 
mittee to settle. I do not think they settled it. Lamh W. Ferris, and R. Smith of London, C. Ross grain, rootb. and vegetables. necessary to go after them with a wagou. About 
11. In Class L (Natural History,) there were 20 en 
and action. Messrs. J. Armstrong of Union, J. of a more extended 
DiUkson of Etobicoke, B. Peters, J. Cootk, J. were able to bestow. 
Lamh, W. Ferris, and R. Smith of London, C. Rorr grain, ro 
of Elgin, T. STRirr of Belmont, Moore & Sons of SL a rnm Seeds v 
Paris, and J. Bi-EiRRof London; — while other brcei! s tbore woubi Dot be g0 mnc h negligence about 
and crosses were largely shown. protecting them, especially during the cold and 
Poultry.—T he display of Poultry was the largest 8bjrni y dayB and nights of autumn, 
and one of the finest wc have seen any where for „ j w0 |j rem6n ,ber that, about twenty years ago, 
years—since the height of the “chicken fever. ’ there was a severe rain storm in the month of June, 
The Show embraced the usual variety ot Fowls. Tur- although our sheep had been sheared more than 
keys, Geese, Ducks, Pigeons, Ac., and was worthy two w eeks, we thought they ought to be brought 
of a more extended examination and notice than we bome to tbe barn . But many of them were so cold 
... .VI. A „ l. A ntem 1 r LI. ! — ..a A. aAamamaa aC «a«n ill Q t if W w 
GRAIN, ROOTB, AND VEGETABLES. 
ii. in vum ii i .'iivuini mibb/i;,; «u«v i...... of Elgin, x. DTHirr oi jjvuuuuk, inuuwv» u™„ v, u« i drain and Seeds were exhibited on a large scale, me m, ui ouij, *<?«*, - 
tries, embracing two very large Ornithological Cabi- Thomas, were among the principal exhibitors, though compared w itli our New York display, though Cana atorra of rain, which swept away hundreds of sheep 
nets. Two largo Geological collections were exhib- we cou i d nr ,t ascertain names of owners in many djMlH agBlired u B the show was not equal to that of j n the town where I reside. One farmer lost about 
ited by two rival Geologists— A. II. Worthen, of tbe caiH , H- of Heavy Draft Horses the show was not lagt yeftr itl cit h er quantity or quality. Wheat (both sixty of his ohoioeat sheep, although they had been 
State Geological Survey, and J. H. McChesney, of the | arg0 but 0 f good qaality. G. Miller and J. Tuomt- gpring and wm te r ) barley, oats, peas, rye, and Indian sheared several days befere the storm came on. I 
hAmS 4n Thncn nnlloi'f i liliu tllllVirfiPAfl t- w Lt Tit.., /> ,. 1 * DL-iL mnni^ llwriRU! • .1 _n.. ,1 IIiaso troun I.. L nn «.l mam +Y>an 1 li 1 * 11/1 tl tt tulrAli Ifigt. 
and feeble, in consequence of the rain, that it was 
necessary to go after them with a wagou. About 
the 1st of July, 1861, there was another very cold 
storm of rain, which swept away hundreds of sheep 
Chicago University. These collections embraced 
rare minerals and fossils, and as an exhibition it 
has never been equalled at any State Fair. B. D. 
son of Markham, R. Ferris of Richmond. IIkndric 
A Co., and C. Waugh of London, J. Walker of Fal¬ 
kirk, J. Crawford of York, J. Sheldon and E. 
iJH.O UOTLJ WVVH .. »» J - .... KlTK, v fVA WTUIVW «»• .^—. tlIQ6| However* W 
Walsh, of Rock Island, and Dr. Chas. Helmutb, of y (ITTIjE 0 f Toronto, bad good specimens. The Prince and hence cannot particularize. Of the smaller seeds 
fiiiii oifr uArv lnr< 7 P Vntornnlnirlc.ftl Oollec- fnv hout ctolHcm fnr iraneral x _n... «Ia«a* .„;iLf Hnnnruriflri ttpump 
lost year in uivuvi tciauut/ u* 'j» .—- \- mov; w* —-. r , * 
spring and winter) barley, oats, peas, rye, and Indian sheared several days befere the storm came on. I 
corn, were shown in abundance, and there were have heard of more than three hundred lost during 
many samples of superior quality. We had only the storm. 
time, however, to give a glance at the tine display, “it is infinitely better for animals, to keep tbem 
......... ~ -- > «-» » aim wv.u— ---1- 
this city, exhibited very large Entomological collec- of Wales’ prize ($60) for best stallion for general _ anch ft8 timothy, clover, millet, Hungarian grass, 
tions. That of the former embraced about 4,000 purpo8CB , was awarded to J as. Armstrong of Union. | blXi Ac.,—there was also an excellent variety, much 
species of insects, mostly obtained in this State. Mr. C aTTLE. —The show was much larger than usual, i arger aud better than we ever saw at any of onr cold rain. 
YValsh is one of the most enthusiastic entomologists tbe en t r i t . B numbering upwards of 700. Taking gtate Ffl j rs , Would that our New York farmers “ When I was accustomed to keep sheep, I was 
iu the country especially is he getting to be t be various classes we uever saw a better average ra j g ht emulate, their Canada brethren in this depart- idwaye careful to let tbem have the benefit of a shed, 
authority in the West. A Herbarium of Illinois d i Bp i ayi f or while tbe number of animals was large ment( and for once R h ow wba t they can exhibit. if they needed it, not only in winter, but in summer; 
Plants, by Dr. Geo. Yasey, of Ringwood, McHenry lhe quality corresponded. We snm up our glance at Roots and Vegetables were shown extensively au d it was very unusual that our horses and neat 
Co., and another by M. H. Bebb, of Bpringfield, eac h class in this wise: and we thought of a quality highly creditable, though cattle were left for one hour in tbe field, during a 
were on exhibition. The presence of such a collec- Short-horns were numerous and generally of good ^ b - g a brftnc h in which onr trans-Outsrio friends cold storm. Cold storms not only make cattle look 
tion of plants shows only what is being done in the QUtt uty — quite a number of imported animals. are W ont to excel. Potatoes, turnips, beets, parsnips, ba d, but they do really injure tbem, by rendering 
e a glance at the tine display, “it is infinitely better for animals, to keep them 
■ticularize. Of the amallerseeds j n a stable or shed, where they cannot get a mouthful 
riover, millet, Hungarian grass, 0 f food for twelve successive hours, than to allow 
also an excellent variety, much them to be exposed for only two hours to a storm of 
ter than we ever saw at any of onr 
Would that our New York farmers 
tion of plants shows only wnat is ueing uono in me qua ijty — quite a number ot imported animals. ftre won t to excel. Potatoes, turnips, beets, parsnips, bad, but they do really injure tnem, ny renaering 
West. It instructs but few; and the few could be Aniong the prominent exhibitors were F. W. Btonk and carro t Bi wt . re all displayed in profusion —while them still" and dull; and they often contract a severe 
better instructed with much less risk to collections and j. Anwerson of Guelph, J. White, of Bronte, the show of cabbages, squashes, tomatoes, and garden cold, which many times will superinduce catarrh 
_L!.1. La«a »A,-t 1 n l. a r lima (1 tul HI itlOU frt CnllPf*F t __ i* Kia fiuoi t nf Frlnl/itifttri . . 1 , jx e M ,. . ..a aJ «*» •» 
vegetables generally, was large and fine. and glanders. 
dairy products, honey, &c. “ Y’ouug calves and colts often Buffer extremely 
-- — *— — rtnu «*• v. ~ • -' tuC SliOW UI UaDU»g^O| tijuanuuoi 
which have cost labor, time, and 111 jney to collect, j NOi Miller of Brougham, Jno. Snell of Edmonton, vegetables generally, was large and fine 
prepare, arrange, and name. There were coals and H Wklfoud of Woodstock, G. Black of Bt. Marys, dairy products, honey. 1 
conohological collections of interest to the curious a Miller of Markham, U. Pettit of Grimsby, J. D Products were shown in consi 
or studious. L A ntz and O. Robson of London, and several others. . . q 
dairy PRODUCTS, HONEY, &c. M Young calves ana colts oiten Buner exvremeiy 
Dairy Products were shown in considerable qnan- from exposure to cold storms, even in summer; aud 
• _ . 1 _ 1 a _ a. ...4 11 V. n 4 i m a tmr] m nnnu «?All JiriDN). 
x;hiry rrvuuuui wereouvww uuuui«v.*«o»v M - • , , .. 
or studious. Lantz and O. Robson of Loudon, and several others. t , T of good qna i it y. The display of to shelter then: will be time and money well appro- 
12. There was bnt one entry of Plowing and Spad- The show wa8 superior, and very crediuble to the ^ ftnd cheege far exceeded 0 ur anticipa- priated. 4 A merciful man regardeth the life of his 
ing Machines, in Class M. What the result of that bree ders of this popular breed. tions in all respects. Two cheese, weighing about beast.” 1 _ t _ 
- h,,f frnm ** Devons were also iu goodly array-there being 113 ’ . made and exhibited bv H iram Ran- 
(tries, and "early as many in number as of Short- ^ aud Jab. Ha.r«, of Salford, attracted marked 
N EW A nv ERTISBMENTS. 
Dry Good?—Hnbhard A Northrop, 
Airi-nts! SomethiDK New!—E. Hire &Co. 
New EnterpriM-K—Geo. Boweryem- 
A Sittiation Toucher Wanted. 
Choice Apple Scrdlinffcfor Sale—Wra. P. Macomber. 
Clinton Grape Vines for Sale — Geo. Reck. 
Fruit and ornamental Trees—E. Moody & son. 
SPBOIAI. KOI1CES 
The Metropolitan Gift Bookstore — J F. Hone. 
Rural Notes anb Stems. 
A Great Wind and Rain Storm occurred in this region, 
and extended eastward over a large extent of country, on 
Friday last. From all accounts the storm mod hare been 
the most severe and disastrous that has visited Western New 
York in many years. Prof. TlKwar states that four and a 
half inches of water fell during the «1orm of Home twenty- 
four hours continuance — commencing on Thursday night 
and closing about 11 o'clock on Friday evening. Through 
Friday the rain fell in torrent*, with a regular Norther 
“■blowing great guns." Groat damage has been done — 
swelling streams, sweeping away bridges, and flooding and 
undermining railroad track:. The Genesee Valley has suf¬ 
fered greatly, and wc have accounts of considerable damage 
in other sections, both near and distant. Uncut corn has 
been blown down extensively, and great fears are entertained 
that the superfluous water will accelerate the potato rot. 
— October opens bright and fair, with indications of a week 
or more of pleasant weather. 
Michigan Stats Fair.— We had the pleasure of spending 
a day iu examining the various departments of this Fair, 
(held at Detroit, Sept. 24th to 27th ioclasive,) and shall 
endeavor to give a report in our next, from notes taken on 
tbe grounds. Though tbe show was meagre in some depart¬ 
ments, it was quite creditable in others—especially in Horses, 
Cattle, and Sheep We are indebted to Philo Parsons, Esq., 
of Detroit, the energelic Superintendent; J. B. Crippkn, 
Esq , of Cold water; Mr. Secretary Johnstonb, and other 
officers, for hospitalities and courtesies on the occasion—all 
which were as fully appreciated as they are gratefully ac¬ 
knowledged. Added to the gratification of seeing tbe exhi¬ 
bition, was the pleasure of meeting maD.v of the most 
enterprising farmers and stock breeders of the Peninsular 
State —including a number of friends and acquaintances 
daring our residence lo Michigan. 
— At the general meeting of the Society, held at the con¬ 
clusion of the Fair on Friday the following excellent Board 
of Officers was elected for the ensuing year Rrcsuient—J. 
B. Ckh’J’kn, Coldwater. Treasurer— Philo Parsons, Detroit 
Secretary— R. F. JoHSBTOFR, Detroit. Members of the Execu 
live Committee — T. T. Lyon, Plymouth, Wayne Co.; A. S. 
Berry, Adrian, Lenawee Co.; A. S. Welsh, Ypsilauti, Washte¬ 
naw Co ; Geo. M. Dewey, Flint, Genesee Co.; S. S. Bailey, 
Grand Rapids, Kent Co.; F. S. Moore, Three Rivera, St Joseph 
Co.; U. J. Baxter, Jonesviile, Hillsdale Co.; Ira H. Butter¬ 
field, Utica, Macomb Co. 
Thk Dkatr of John Aykault, F.sq., of Perinton, this 
county, Is announced on another page, and will attract the 
attention of many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Atrault 
was one of the earliest pioneers of Western New York, 
having first visited this country with Oen Wm. W adswortu, 
a* early as 1808. He was reared and married in Berkshire 
Co., Mass., and in 1817 removed to Livingston Co., N. Y., 
where he was for many years widely known as one of the most 
extensive and successful graxier* In the Genesee Valley. 
About the year 1832 he purchased a large farm in Perinton, 
where be spent the remainder of his active and useful life. 
Under hi* careful and judicious management, the larm was 
regarded by practical agriculturist* as a model,— while for 
many years his fine specimens ot stock were among tbe most 
attractive at our annual County and State exhibitions. Mr. 
A. was a careful reader of agricultural books aud periodicals, 
and judiciously applied the knowledge thus acquired in his 
practical operations. A roan of strict integrity and honesty 
of purpose, he enjoyed in an eminent degree the respect aud 
esteem of community. His judgment was often Bought in 
matters o< rererc—.* .mi from hi* decision there w**s seldom 
any disposition to appeal. He was the oldest aud ls*t of six 
brothers, one of whom wan the late Hon. Allen Ayraclt, 
Of Genoaeo. We thus chronicle the departure of another of 
the enterprising band Identified with the early settlement of 
the “Genesee Country”—one who has done much for the 
advancement of the material, mental, and moral interests of 
the people of Western New York 
Thk “ Gbkat Disoovkrkr ” btim. Rkvkaleth tur Skorkt! 
— The renowned discuverer of the “great discovery” of 
Terra-Culture—yclept Russell, alias Professor, alias Doctor 
' Comstock — who long si nee “played out” inthiaandthe New 
England States, is Just now benevolently endeavoring to 
1 make profoundly wise and (imaginarlly) rich the benighted 
• farmers of Central Michigan. During our recent visit to that 
1 Slate wc heard some rich aud chaiacteiUtlc anecdotes of the 
, astute “Professor," which we may relate anon, for they are 
[ altogether “too good to keep.” Meantime we assure our 
readers hereaway, that the farmers of Michigan are so ex 
’ ceedingly obtuse that none «r them have yet learned the 
Professor'* Munchausenish secret of growing 360 bushels of 
1 shelled corn per acre!—and hence they will not immediately 
1 supply “all the world and the rest of mankind” with that 
i" Important cereal, thus monopolizing the marketl In truth 
f (we hope the learned Dr. will not quote our testimony in 
support of his theory,) the sensible, practical, progressive 
cultivators of Michigan, are like unto those of Western New 
York id very generally neglecting the ‘ great discoverer ’ 
and the tremendous secret he is groaning to reveal for the 
'5 benefit of mankind, the civilized world, and- himself It 
■t must be some consolation to the possessor (7) of such vast wis- 
a dom that he is not the only philosopher whose discoveries 
k have lacked appreciation by mundane mortals. 
g _By the way, aud seriously, do our contemporaries of the 
« local press in Michigan and elsewhere, who publish, as edlto- 
h rial, (and for pay) foolish commendations of Terra Culture, 
written by the *• Professor ’ himself, either really believe in 
the system, or think they are benefiting subscribers aud 
^ community by lending their columns and influence in support 
of a system long since exploded? 
trial was, the writer hereof cannot say; but from the Devons were also iu goodly array-there being 113 maae ana Blw;u „ v ...... 
character of the weather, and condition of the soil Bntr | e8) and nearly as many in number as of Short- ’ ’ . |J akrib of Salford, attracted marked Bkief Notes about toe County Fams.-The eriubi ion 
in the vicinity of the Fair grounds, the propelling horn , Th# herds of Messrs. IV. fl. Locke of Yar- ftnd The manufacturers propose KJ 
power may have been water. month, (who alone had 40 head,) John Pincomuk of tQ Bend tbe larger Qne (whlch ie 4 feet 5 inches in preBent . A s evidence of the enthusiasm, we quote from the 
13. Then there were supplemental entries of Can- London. C. A. Woon hull of koinoka, H. D. Smith d j araeter , and 15 inches thick,) to the World’s Fair, Binghamj>um Republican —'■'•Th* State Fairs heretofore held 
non, (rifled and breech-loading,) Carbines, Rides, aud of Aldboro', C. Beer of Katesville, J. Luckey of aad mfty gend b otb. They are worthy of the honor. *t such small towns a» Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Elmira, 
_ .. . . . » n * « L.AV Y lt . nwvr f O* ILvMnn ’ » ' _ . . . . . n n u . ii 
power may have been water. 
13. Then there were supplemental entries of Can 
horns. The herds of Messrs. W. H. Lockk of Yar- att€ntion ftnd i Hqu j ry . The manufacturers propose 
mouth, (who alone had 40 head,) John PinOOMBK of to gend tbg lar8er one (w hich is 4 feet 5 inches in 
London. C. A. Woomiui.i. of Komuka, H. D. Smith djam aud u , j uchos thick,) to the World’s Fair, 
non, (rifled and breech-loading.) Carbines, Rides, ami of Aldboro', C. Beer of Katesville, J. Bucket of and may gejld both. They are worthy of the honor, at such Mnall towns &» Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Elmira, 
all sorts of death dealing implements. But this only Lobo, C. Sifton of Lambeth, J. Mason of St. Marys, ^ Rannby also exhibited fine samples of Pine &e, and especially the ^Agricultural Horst Race,' at the 
amounted to a fizzle. The enormous premiums D. Tye of Wilmot, CourtiC'E of Bowmansville, Rea A * ple and gtUton oheeBe. latter place, taking the number of people assembled in any 
• «• 1 v 1 • . _ n m. ___ C.wn neounnf nil Tlwi iliciilflU < . ■ a«a rio o m nnf unrtliv nt mpfltion in (KHTHlIirihOD With ttlW 
ttUlUlHlttHl IU a 11/jCi IT** 1 lie BUUIIUIIUO piuuuuiuo !'• A ID T - ouxviq WV - 
offered as “Citizens’ Prizes” would have been won of Chatham. Ac., w^ere well represented. The display 
had there been a chance given to do it; but there was very creditable. 
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was not. 
WHAT OF THE FAIR ? 
•*'* ...■ . Apple ana ouiton cneeHe. -* - . ..... 
of Chatham. Ac., were well represented. The display departmeul was also quite attractive. fia L are 1101 " orl ^ ro# “ tion 00 “ pA " 80 ? 
iu Iiuwy . . tri-memious outpouring of people on the Fair brounds of the 
was very dii ’ ... . Honey in comb was plenty—and some clarified, ol Broom8 C0Unt y Agricultural Society. The Iowchc estimaw 
Ayrshires were shown in unusually large numbers exce „ ent quali ty in g i as8 jars. A colony of bees, _ f the uumtler " or p80ple present W J 1en thousand. Such a 
and of good quality. M e never saw so large and line ^ ^ at wor jj j n a glass-fronted hive, attracted proMM j on tl{ vehicles on the return of the people from the 
no little attention. Fair, wus never witnessed in old Brc 
I have thus, as briefly as possible, reviewed the a display in this class. Think the breed must be 
_ « A a aY. . tl * A -v A 
of the number of people present was ten thousand. 8 uch a 
procession of vehicles on the return of the people from the 
Fair, was never witnessed in old Broome. The weather was 
delightful, and the. people were in a humor to be pleased 
1 unvc niua, as uricujr an jo-aniuio, itncnra v..—— - no little attention. Fair, was never wiluessea in om oroome. iu» wmubi 
different departments. It will be conceded that I increasing in popularity throughout the Province, and agricultural implements. delightful, and the people were in a humor to be pleased 
have given a list of material for a large exhibition, that, judging from appearances, they bid fair to excel Imulements was quite meagre — wilb everything they saw.” The gross receipts were about 
Well, the exhibition was large, and yet tbe Fair was the Short-horns in public favor in a few years. Fine exhibitions at our f2 ' 200 - Th * pMn)ium List amounted to |l,m - The 
a failure -worse than a failure. Why? I will briefly animals were exhibited by R. L. Denison of Toronto, a bhm affaii C 0 “P‘ . number of verv valua Animal Fair of &v«co CSuunfy wa* bold at Ovid. Although the 
„ XT.- ,.e ffiooV n » rtf no. State Fairs — yet embraced a number Of very \a weather was uomomtious,—SB it rained more or less the day 
a failure -worse than a failure. Why? I will briefly animals were extnoitea ny tv. j»km*on 01 xwro.ivo, . * nf vni.m. Annua. r«r or. = 
, . ... v xv rt arn j £in L'uut P WwwitiT of btate Fairs —yet eoibiaced a nuoibet ot valua weather waa UuofOpitioua.—ns it rained more or Jess the da} 
answer. Its location was a bad one in inftdv respects. Jas. Nimmo of Camden bast, u. n, w kiqht oi to* * . Tt . ua v .„ r weauwriwiiDpi p ....... r 
e ■ ti .,. - , w paavuv of irva (i Mouton of Leeds ble articles. The display of flows was very fair previous and on the morning of the first day of the Fair, aud 
It was too lar trom the city, too inaccessible for bo ig, . . - • ■ - > * ' ’ m0S tly of tbe long-handled Scotch style so popular aga in about 10 o’clock of the third day,-the attendance was 
crowds; there were too many well grounded preju- J. Jordison of Hamilton, and a number of other our Canadian ne i g hbora and rarely seen in quite large. On the second day the number of spectator* 
dices against it among our citizens; but if none of breeders. R. R. Wright had a large and line show ^ gtat# Tbej . e were alg0 caltivatorSi dr in s , har- exceeded the general average. The entries amounted to 
of these three objections had existed, there was in this class. Ac of C00 d patterns. Among the few novel- nearly a thousand, and the display was very gratifying to all 
another,—it was too low, level, and wet, naturally. Of Herefords only a baker’s dozen were shown, or ' '' . p . . g d 8ower s h 0W n Interested. - The Annual Fair of the St. Lawrence County 
And inasmuch as it rained about four-seventli9 of the seen by us — 8 by F. W. Stonh of Guelph, and 5 by ’ of Norwich ville looked like an Ajy. AoriWy came off at Canton the 2 am. 2o>h, am - ,t u • 
time, and the grounds were perfectly saturated with Jas. R. McM.ckino of Stamford. They were good b ? * ^“1 ioinmS The at^ndanc. and receipts during the brat and second dtyys 
and in some places submerged >n water, these animals. Where is W. H. Sotham, the Hereford ;iUracted attention . SLraw cutters , turnip ^ 8nooe8A , La severe rain Friday prevented a satisfeetory 
objections were made unpleasantly apparent. The King. . clltterB &c a8 we n as various other machines and dosing up of proceedings. The show in most orthedepart- 
great crowds kept away accordingly. Such as visited The Galloways appeared m goodly array - about &nd t , olg ite , <t00 nQmerouB to men- ®enU not as good as last year, the State Fair having 
the grounds once, learned too much to go again, fifty head. This breed was introduced into Canada * ’ and ce nerallv of styles affected, iu a greater or less degree, other Fairs in that sec- 
The management of the Fair under such circum- only a few years ago, by Mr. Roddick of Cobourg, ’ , * n nfeetnrer« tion of the State. In horses, dairy products, and the flower 
stances, could, at best, be but poorly done. The and seems to have made rapid progress in public re ec in © crt 1 a P 0D and ornamental departmentfthe exhibition was ail that could 
condition or stage of the preparations at the opening favor. They are quite hardy, and well adapted to OTIIEE dep ar ™ ents - be asked for. Floral Hall was decorated and arranged with 
of the Fair were incomplete and entirely inadequate; the climate. They are polled (hornless) and generally The Horticultural Department was well repre- great taste, and was replete with beautiful ™ 
And this fact caused irritation, crimination, re-crim- black-nearly as uniform in color as the Devons, sented, but as the Fruits and Flowers were not all ah0 w of butter and cheese, it» said, was supenor to 
ination, and an interesting muss generally. There We were unable to obtain names of exhibitor* in this arranged we could not obtain a fair view. Mr. the State air. 
Tub Right SriaiT.—In a recent private letter, an exten¬ 
sive stock-breeder manifests a spirit which we trust prevails 
generally among those who are laboring to promote improve¬ 
ment. After alluding to the times, and the fact that he has 
devoted many years of his life to a cherished object, he says. 
“I cannot, because a cloud has passed up before us, consent 
to throw away all past improvement, and when the cloud 
passes over, have to begin where we were ten years ago. 1 
do not expect to sell enough stock these times lo pay tbe 
interest on my outlay, besides keeping expenses, but I have 
no doubt of our country standing aud going ahead. And 
when the good time comes, I wish to be prepared to reap a 
reward, aud fully compensate all who now give me a helping 
hand." Weie all animated by a like confident SMd resolute 
spirit, we Should bear little of the giving up of useful and 
progressive enterprises on accouut of the temporary (as we 
believe it to be) depression of the times. 
■-- 
Rhioks of Whkat in Michigan. —On Saturday last (Sept. 
28.) whilo traveling OD the Michigan Central Railroad, we 
met Mr. Jab. Bull, of Detroit, who was obtaining the prices 
of wheat at the various markets on the road. He kin'll) 
furnished us the following ti»t of prices paid that day:-At 
Niles, S0C<pS5; Dowagiac, 76 (Sj 85; Lawton, 75{g>85; I>aW raw > 
75&8S; Mattawap, 76@85; Kalamazoo, 76@88; Galesburg, 
75@85; Augusta, 75@86; Battle Creek, 750*86; Marshal , 
70(3)80; Marengo, 82®92; Albion, 82(3,92; Parma, 8*3.93; 
Jackson, 88@98; Grass Lake, 85(3)95, Frauciscoville, 82@92, 
Chelsea, 86@92; Dexter, 84(3)94; Delhi, 80@00; Ann Arbor, 
g0(395: Ypsilauti, 8B@92; Detroit, 92@t$1.03. 
jACxaos County (Mich ) Fair — A report of some of tbe 
prominent features of this Fair, which we attended last week, 
Is necessarily deferred. We have notes of the exhibition, 
aud of improvements in and around the city of Jackson 
where our business career was commenced over tweut) jears 
ago — which we trust will not prove uninteresting. » * J s 
the progress of the Agricultural Interest, and the improve¬ 
ments in and about tbe towns and cities of the int « n ° r 
of the State, within the past decade, seem wonderful indeed, 
and worthy of note. 
