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THE CULTIVATOR. 
Oct, 
own garden; by Dr. H. Wendell, of Albany, by El- 
wanger & Barry, Rochester, R. Woolworth, H. G. 
Dickerson, and others. 
There were good specimens of grapes shown by 
Messrs. Langworthy of Rochester, Coppock of Buf¬ 
falo, Hastings of Clinton, and others. 
Of Flowers we noticed specimens, both singly and in 
bouquets, from J. Wilson, of Albany, Dr. Jackson, of 
Schenectady-—-(who exhibited a collection of splendid 
seedling verbenas of his own raising,) and Mr. Le 
Couteulx, of Buffalo. The latter gentleman presented 
several specimens of new variegated asters, of rare 
character, and most beautiful appearance, which at¬ 
tracted the admiration of all. 
Among the curiosities in this department may be 
mentioned a cornucopia, offered by Mr. Barber, of 
Homer. Its frame-work was of wire, the exterior 
tastefully covered with beautiful flowers, and from its 
internal cavity, the finest and most luscious fruits of 
various kinds were pouring out. It was an object 
which received warm commendations. 
A very pretty article consisting of a grass bouquet 
on a moss-covered stand, was much praised for the 
good taste displayed in its structure. We did not learn 
the name of the exhibitor. 
The show of Vegetables was limited, the preva¬ 
lence of the drouth being sensibly seen in this depart¬ 
ment. As usual there were some large pumpkins, one 
of which weighed 125 lbs We noticed some samples 
of seedling potatoes of good size and shape, but did not 
learn the name of the exhibitor. 
The Address by Prof. Johnston was listened to by 
a very large audience, and was received with much 
approbation. The subject-matter consisted of two prin¬ 
cipal divisions. The first embracing a general view of 
the agriculture of the different countries of Europe; and 
the second a brief exposition of the principles of agri¬ 
culture and its connection with the sciences. It was a 
document of considerable length, and occupied upwards 
of an hour in the delivery; but the deep interest mani¬ 
fested by the people in the beginning, was maintained 
to the last, as was indicated by the hearty cheers which 
greeted the speaker at the close. In a word it may be 
said that the high reputation which Prof. Johnston had 
acquired among our people, through his writings, was 
fully supported by the address; and we cannot but 
flatter ourselves that the impressions by the first ac¬ 
quaintance have been mutually favorable. Our oppor¬ 
tunities for hearing the address would not justify an 
attempt to give even a synopsis of it, and our readers 
must be content to wait for its appearance under the 
sanction of the Society. 
Among the distinguised visitors at the fair, were 
Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky, Vice President Fill¬ 
more, Gov. Fish, Ex-Gov. Marcy and Lieut. Gov. 
Patterson, Hon. Frs. Granger, of New York, Gen. 
Wool, Hon. Mr. Clingman, M. C., from North 
Carolina, Hon. H. L. Elsworth, of Indiana, and nu¬ 
merous delegates from the Canadas and the Agricul¬ 
tural Associations of the different states of the Union. 
I 
Draining. —The full advantages of thorough under¬ 
draining are rarely appreciated. An excellent practial 
farmer in this state, who has laid down several miles 
of tile drains, thinks that thorough draining will do more 
to improve the agriculture of Now York, than all other 
improvements [without it] combined. Lands inclining 
to be wet can be plowed much earlier in the spring, an I 
eminent advantage to some crops,—the plowing can be 
done with far greater ease,—and one plowing will 
pulverise the soil as well as three on undrained wet 
lands. The great advantage is in the vast increase in 
the amount of crops. 
List of Premiums 
Awarded at the State Fair at Syracuse. 
CATTLE— Short Horns. 
Bulls— Over three years old —1. To J. M. Sherwood, Auburn, 
$25.—2. Thomas Bell, Morrisania, $15.-3. S. P. Chapman. Olock- 
ville, $5.-- Two years old. —1. Wm. Fuller, Skaneateles. $20.—2. 
A. G. Perry, $10.-3. J. B. Burnet, Syracuse, $5.- -Yearlings.— 1. 
L. G. Morris, Morrisania, $15.-2. S. P. Chapman, $10.-3. Not 
awarded.- Calves. —1. L. G. Morris, $10-—2. J. M. Sherwood, 
Trans, and $3. 
Cows.—1. S. P. Chapman, $25.—2. L. G. Morris, $15—3. J. M. 
Sherwood, $5- Two years old Heifers. —1. F. Rotch, Butternuts, 
$20—2. L. F. Allen, Black Rock, $10—3. F. Rotch, $5 - Year. 
lings.— 1. Ambrose Stevens, New-York, $15—2. J. M. Sherwood, 
$10—3. S. P. Chapman, $5.- Calves— 1. L. F. Allen, $10—2. J. 
M. Sherwood. Trans, and $3. 
DEVONS. 
Bulls.- — Over tluree years old. —1. R. H. Van Rensselaer, Butter¬ 
nuts, $25—2. R. M. Remington, Sennet, $15—3. Joseph Blakeslee, 
\Vestchester, $5- Two years old. —1. David S. Earl, Salma, $20— 
2. H. N. Washbon, Butternuts, $10—— Yearlings. —1. H. N. Wash- 
bon, $15-r-2. David C. Howe, $10 -Calves.— 1. E. P. Beck. Shel¬ 
don, $10—2. H. N. Washbon, Trans, and $3. 
Cows.—1. Ambrose Stevens, $25—2. H. N. Washbon, $15—3. 
E. P. Beck, $5- Two years old. —1. L. F. Allen, $20—2. anti 3. E. 
P. Beck, $10 and $5- Yea>iings.—1. H. N. Washbon. $15—2. E. 
P. Beck, $10—3. R. H. Van Rensselaer, $5—— Calves.- —1. H. N. 
Washbon, $10—2. Ambrose Stevens, Trans, and $3. 
HEREFORD;?. 
Bulls. — Two years old. —1. AHen Ayrault, Geneseo, $20—2. W. 
H; Sotham. Black Rock, $10- Calves.—\. W. II. Sotham, $10— 
2. A. Ayrault, Trans, and $3. 
Cows.—1. W. H. Sotham, $25—2. A. Ayrault, $15—3. L. F. Al¬ 
len, $5- Two years old Heifers. —1. W. II. Sotham, (for Coquette) 
$20—2. A. Ayrault, $10 Yearlings. —2. W. II. Sotham, (for Jen¬ 
ny Lind.) $10—3. L. F. Allen, $5 Calves.— 1. L. F. Allen, $10— 
2. W. H. Sotham, Trans, and $3. 
AYRSHIRE S. 
Bulls. —I. E. P. Prentice, Albany y $25—2. L. G. Morris. $15-— 
Calves. —1. E. P. Prentice, $10. 
Cows.—1. E. P. Prentice. $25—2. Robert Rone, Mount Morris, 
$15—— Two years old. —1. E. P. Prentice. $20- Yearlings. —1. E. 
P. Prentice, $15 — 2. Robert Rone, $10 — 3. L. G. Morris* $5 - 
Calves. —1. E. P. Prentice, $10. 
NATIVE AND CROSS BREEDS. 
Cows.—1. David S. Earl, $20—2. S. P. Chapman, $12—3. L. G. 
Morris, $4- Two years old.— 1. C. C. Cook, $15—2. D. S. EarL 
$10—3. L. S. Bundy, Otego, $3- Yearlings. —1. E. Sheldon. Sen- 
net, $10—2. P. B. Williams, $8—3. R. M. Remington, $3-. 
Calves. —1. C. Merriman. $3—2. S. C. Parker, Trans. 
WORKING OXEN. 
Best team of 20 yoke from any county, to Cortland county, $50— 
— Single yoke. —1. E. Sheldon, $25—2. John Bryden, $15—3. Hi¬ 
ram Clift, Trans, and $5- Best trained Cattle.—J. B. R. Church, 
Silver Medal. 
STEERS. 
Three years old. —1. II. PI. Eastman. $10—-2. E. W. Sheldon, $3— 
3. J. N. Clyde, Trans, and $3—— -Two years old. —1. B. H. Streeter 
$10—2. E. W. Sheldon, $8—3. J. N. Clyde, Trans, and $3-- 
Yearlings. —1. James H. Sherrill, $8—2. H. Sheldon, $5—3. J. Muir, 
Trans, and $3. 
FAT CATTLE. 
Pair of Oxen. —1. L. Doty, $25—2. E. Sheldon. $15—3. Asa Now- 
lan, Avon, $10-- Single Ox.— 1 E. Munson, $15—2. PI. Sheldon, 
$10-— Cow.— 1. Clement Leach, $15—2. Robert Rone, $10- 
Pair of Steers. —1. Robert Rone, $15- Heifers. —1. J. Barber. 
Homer, $10. ’ 
Animals fattened on Hay and Grass only. —Pair of Oxen .— 
I. E. P. Beck, $20—2. Israel Boies, Cortland, $12- Single Steers. 
• —1- E. Sheldon, $8—2. John Reeves, $3—3. J. B. Burnet, Trans.—■ 
— Cows. —1. Robert Allen, $10. 
FOREIGN CATTLE. 
Best Plereford bull, I,. G. Binghahi, Williston, Vermont, $25— 
Best Devon bull, R. C. Gapper, Canada, $25—Best yearling bull, M. 
Bingham, Vermont, $10—Best bull calf, R. C. Gapper, $5. 
Best Cow—1. To “ Sally,” $25, and 2. to “ Cherry,” $15, both 
Herefords and owned by L. G. Bingham, Vermont. 
HORSES. 
For all Work. — Stallions—1. Wm. Ferguson, $20—2. Not¬ 
tingham & Allen, Palmyra, $12—3. David Osgood, $8—4. O. Plow- 
land, Youatt- -Mare and Colt.— 1. Reuben PI. Rust, $20—2. Ed¬ 
ward Munson, $12—3. Anthony Decker, $8—4. ' Wm. Prior, 
Youatt. ’ 
PfoR Draught. — StaUions. —1. Nottingham & Allen, $20—2. Cor¬ 
nelius Schobey, $12—3. John D. Spinner, Herkimer, $8—4. J. S. 
Thompson, Youatt.-— -Mare and Colt.—2. David Wemple, $12—4. 
J. H Lamberson, Youatt. 
Blood — Stallions. —1. W. W. Huff, $20—2. Clark & Earl. $12— 
3. Simon Schermerhorn, $8—4. Pardon Austin, Youatt. To Con¬ 
sternation,” owned by J. B. Burnet, Certificate as the best in this 
class, he having heretofore been awarded the first prize. 
Three years old— StaUions— 1. A. Butler. $15—2. E. Moore, 
$10—3. H. S. Marsh, Youatt—4. Wm. Norton, Trans.—— Mures. — 
1. Elias Thomas, $15. 
Two YEARS OLT).—Stallions—1. F. Brown. $10—2. R. G. Arthur, 
Tieonderoga, $5—3. J. Van PToesen. Trans.- Mares.—1. John Jl 
Boshart. $10—2. N. R. Williams. $5—3. J. N. PTolrnes. Trans 
Yearlings.— Stallions .— 1 . J. Muir. $5—2. J. TTmisenfrats. You- 
att—3. Nathan Soule, Trnns.- Mares.- t. W P Van Slvl-e. *>— 
2. S. A. Gilbert, Youat 
