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THE CULTIVATOR 
Nov, 
©rally through the unbroken grains, which is the 
cause of decay in the ends of a log, while all other 
parts remain comparatively sound. It also favors 
the frequent observation, that a round fence post, 
the full size of the tree, will last longer than one 
of the same size split from a larger tree. 
The idea of charring the lower ends of fence 
posts, was probably taken from the well known 
practice of architects charring wood to be laid into 
walls, or in places where it is subject to dry rot. 
It can be of but little service to timber for any pur¬ 
pose, that has not been thoroughly seasoned, and 
afterwards kept dry. The object of charring is to 
destroy the seeds or spawn of the fungi, if any have 
accumulated on the surface of the timber, but if the 
timber be not dry, or if exposed to wet afterwards, 
the charring can be of very little if any protection 
against the common effects of moisture in timber. 
It is possible that the moisture which enters through 
the charred surface, may be so purified as not to be 
so liable to putrefactive fermentation, as that which 
enters through other parts; then in order to derive 
benefit from charring fence posts, they should be 
©barred above as well as below ground. Dean.-— 
Lyonsdah, N. F. 
Exhibitions of Agricultural Societies. 
A greater interest has been manifested in these ex- 
tiibitions the present year, than at any former period. 
From all quarters we hear that the displays have been 
on an increased scale, and the people have turned out 
to witness them in unprecedented crowds, often in face 
of wind and stGrm. We have received accounts from 
&he following societies-: 
New York. —Counties—Queens, Suffolk, Rensselaer, 
Saratoga, Washington. Essex, Clinton, Jefferson, Ful¬ 
ton, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, Onondaga, Seneca, Ca¬ 
yuga, Ontario, Orleans, Monroe, Livingston, Genesee, 
Erie, Niagara, Wayne. In addition to these, we have 
accounts from several town associations, particularly 
Avon, Livingston county, and Vernon, Oneida county. 
Several counties have adopted the plan of making per¬ 
manent enclosures and erecting suitable buildings for 
the shows, charging ail, except members of the societies 
and invited guests, a small admission-fee. This is the 
true plan, and will, .under proper management, put the 
societies in possession of funds which may be used for 
the promotion of various improvements. The Rens¬ 
selaer county society has excellent fixtures at Troy, and 
received at the last exhibition $2,200. Saratoga has 
provided grounds at Mechanicsville, and at its first exhi¬ 
bition there, the present season, received a liberal 
acquisition to its funds. Essex and Clinton have made 
a location at Keeseville, and hold their exhibitions on 
the same grounds and at the same time. A collection 
of seven to eight hundred dollars, was made at the first 
show held under this system, this season. 
Connecticut. —Litchfield, Hartford, New Haven, 
and Fairfield. 
Massachusetts. —Berkshire, (shows at Pittsfield 
and Great Barrington) Worcester, Norfolk, Essex, 
Middlesex, Plymouth, Bristol. 
Vermont. —Windsor, Rutland, Addison and Chitten¬ 
den. 
Michigan. —Frst State Fair, at Detroit—$2,800 re¬ 
ceived from the sale of tickets and for memberships. 
Georgia. —State Fair at Stone Mountain—crowd 
estimated at six thousand. The Southern Cultivator 
says it was 11 the great event of the season,” and that 
11 everybody went away highly gratified.” 
We shall undoubtedly receive further accounts, and 
be able to give more particulars hereafter. 
In relation to Seneca Co., N. Y., J. Delafield, Esq., 
writes: “Our Fair was most successful. The cattle 
were numerous and excellent. The horses equal to 
any former exhibition,- and this county has produced 
many of the finest animals in the state. The other de¬ 
partments were good, and so generally interesting was 
this celebration, that the village of Ovid was crowded 
for two days, taxing the liberal hospitality of all the 
residents, for the accommodation and comfort of visitors 
from a distance. The claim was cheerfully met, and 
thousands dispersed at the closing of the fair, with the 
kindest feelings, and hopes for many and oft-repeated 
gatherings, like this county fair.” 
Farming in Pennsylvania* 
The following notice t>f the products of several farms 
in Montgomery county, Pa. , is furnished by the Norris¬ 
town Register: 
Mr. George Hiltner, who lives on his farm, in the 
northeastern part of the township, containing 22 acres 
of cleared land, gave an account of its products, as fol¬ 
lows: Wheat. 16 bush, on one acre, amount $17,60. 
Rye, 50 bush, on 3 acres, amount $30. Corn, 60 bush, 
on 3 acres, amount $36. Apples, 20 bush., amount $2. 
Hay, 8 tons on 8 acres, amount $9fi. Oats, 40 bush, 
on 3 acres, amount $12. Poultry, 50, amount $12. 
Eggs, 50 doz., amount $6,25. Butter, 500 lbs, amount 
$100. Calves, 4, amount $20. Potatoes, 40 bush., 
amount $28. Pork, 600 lbs., amount $36. The whole 
amount from the products of Mr. H.’s farm was $395.85. 
Mr. Francis Davis, who lives on his farm, in the 
eastern part of the township, not far from the line be¬ 
tween it and Whitpain, containing 47 acres of cleared 
land, gave the following account of its products : 
Wheat 100 bush, on 4£ acres, amount $105. Rye, 14 
bush, on 14 acre, amount $9,80. Corn, 200 bush, on 
7 acres, amount $120. Hay, 20 tons, on 14 acres, 
amount $240. Oats, 200hush, on 6 acres, amount $60. 
Poultry, 60, amount $18. Eggs, 150 doz., amount $24. 
Butter, 900 lbs., amount $180. Calves, 6, amount 
$24. Potatoes, 5 bush., amount $4. Pork, 1000 lbs., 
amount $60. The whole amount from the products of 
Mr. D.’s farm was $984,80. 
Mr. George Freas, who lives on his farm, near the 
last mentioned, containing 44 acres of cleared land, 
gave an account of its products as follows: Wheat, 
120 bush, on 5 acres, amount $138. Rye 15 bush, on 
i acre, amount $12. Corn, 200 bush, on 6 acres, 
amount $120. Apples, 60 bush, amount $12. Hay, 
22 tons on 14 acres, amount $264. Oats, 240 bush, 
on 6 acres, amount $72. Poultry, 100, amount $40. 
Eggs, 100 doz., amount $14. Butter, 1200 lbs., 
amount $240. Calves, 7, amount $35. Potatoes, 20 
bush., amount $16. Pork, 1500 !bs., amount $90. The 
whole amount from the products of Mr. F .’s farm was 
$1053. 
Mr. Henry Lysinger, who lives on the German¬ 
town and Perkiomen turnpike, on his little farm, 
containing 11 acres of cleared land, gave an ac¬ 
count of the products as follows: Wheat, 20 bush, 
on 1 acre, amount $22. Rye, 12 bush, on ■§ acre, 
amount $8.40. Corn, 75 bush, on acre, amount 
$45. Apples, 100 bush., amount $25. Hay, 6 
tons, on 3 acres, amount $72. Poultry, 30, amount 
$10. Eggs, 25 doz., amount $5. Butter, 350 lbs., 
amount $70. Calves, 2, amount $10. Potatoes, 8 
bush., amount $6. Pork, 700 lbs., amount $42. 
The whole amount from the products of Mr. L.’s 
little farm, was $313.40. 
Mr. Andrew Reed gave an account of the pro¬ 
ducts of the farm on which he lives, near Plymouth 
creek, containing 117 acres of cleared land, as fol¬ 
lows, viz.: Wheat, 400 bush, on 14 acres, amount¬ 
ing to, at prices sold, $420. Rye, 15 bush., on 1 
