THE CULTIVATOR. 
Morgan out of a Hamiltonian mare, owned by 0. Rich¬ 
ardson of Cummington, Mass., is worthy of note. 
Of all the fine breeding mares, we have only space 
to mention, the Black Hawk mare “Jenny Lind,” dark 
bay, 15£ hands high, weighing 1,200 pounds, owned by 
Charels W- Sherman of Yergennes, Vt. She is as per¬ 
fect an animal as we ever set eyes on. 
The show of geldings was very large and attractive. 
We cannot forbear mentioning an 8 year old chestnut 
Botts, of Va., Mr. Chauncey P. Holcomb, of Bel., 
Ex-Gov. Colby, of N. H., Rev. Mr. Huntington, of 
Boston, Mr. Bigelow, of the N. Y. Evening Post, Br. 
Holmes, of the Maine Farmer, and Mayor Rice, of 
Springfield, made appropriate speeches in response to 
sentiments, a particular notice of which our limited 
space compels us to exclude. 
At the close of the speaking the Premiums awarded 
were read, and thus closed the First National Exhibi¬ 
of the Morgan breed, owned by Edmund Boynton of 
Boston. "His weight is 1,000 pounds, and his style and 
form are most elegant. 
The matched horses were not very numerous or as 
superior as those shown in other classes. As fine spans 
are frequently shown at our State and County Fairs as 
any on exhibition. 
In looking over the list of entries we are surprised to 
find that so large a proportion of all the host horses are 
animals of the Morgan family. The pedigrees in many 
cases cannot be accurately traced to any of the. direct 
descendants of the original Morgans, but the marks of 
the blood are not to be mistaken. Among the stallions 
of all ages, there were some 70 of the, Morgan family 
of which 20 were descendants of Black Hawk. The 
proportion of breeding mares and geldings is nearly 
the same. It is only repeating the popular verdict 
to say that the Morgans and Black Hawks bore .off the 
palm at the National Exhibition, the only fault found 
with them, being their deficiency in size. 
We must not pass over the social and intellectual 
features of this great gathering. Thursday evening the 
tasteful mansion of George M. Atwater was gene¬ 
rously thrown open to strangers from abroad. Among 
the guests were Gov. Seymour and Chancellor 
Walworth of New-York, Hon. Abbott Lawrence 
and Hon. Marshall P. Wilder of Mass., and many 
other distinguished public men. The agricultural and 
secular press was largely represented, and several of 
the clergy gaye the sanction of their presence to the 
occasion. The politeness of Mr. Atwater and the sump¬ 
tuous entertainment made the evening pass off to uni¬ 
versal satisfaction. 
tion of Horses. The Premium animals were shown on 
Saturday, and a public auction sale took place. The 
bidding was not spirited, and no very high prices were 
obtained. The entire receipts for tickets sold and entry 
fees amount to nearly $10,000, and will more than 
cover the expenses. 
The entire award of Premiums we give below. 
THOROUGH-BRED HORSES. 
Judges. —Col. T. P. Andrews, U. S. A. ; Joseph H. 
Billings, Mass.; G. A. Austin, Yt. ; J. H. Godwin, 
New-York. 
Stallions. 
First and only premium of $100 to “Bob Logic,” owned 
by J. H. Hutchins, Montreal, Canada. 
Brood Mares. 
1. To “ Lady Digby,” owned by Jas. Turner, Boston,.$100 
2. To “ Ladv Sussex,” owned by Dr. J. G. Bunting, 
Lewis Co., N. Y.,... 50 
3. To “Jenny Lind,” owned by A. L. Bingham, Corn¬ 
wall, Vt.,. 25 
STALLIONS OF 7 YEARS AND OLDER. 
Judges. —Hon. John M. Botts, Ya.; Maj. James 
Hamell, Penn.; Col. Thomas Adams, Mass. 
1. To “Cassius M. Clay,” owned by J. H. Godwin, New- 
York,.".....$200 
2. To Morrell horse owned by F. Morrell, Danville, Vt., 100 
3. To “ Rush Messenger,” owned by Hiram Reed, Au¬ 
gusta, Me. T . 50 
4. To “ Black Morgan,” owned by Francis TwitchelT, 
Jr , Petersham, Mass.,.. 25 
Gratuities of $10 each were awarded as follows:— 
To “ Ashuelot Morgan,” owned by Taft & Bowen, Rich¬ 
mond, N. LI.; “Rattler,” owned by James Brigart, Kings¬ 
bury, N. Y.; “John Anderson,” owned by C. P. Currie, N. 
Y.; “ Oscar,” owned by Wm. M. Olcott, Michigan ; “Deer¬ 
field Morgan,” owned by F. A. Wier. Walpole, N. PL ; 
‘‘Lone SLir,” owned by II. Ball, N. Y.; 41 Chesterfield Mor¬ 
gan,” owned by E. B. Cavender, Keene, N. H.; “ Bay Ken¬ 
tucky Hunter,” owned by H. A. Longley, Belchertown; 
“Bay State Morgan,” owned by. John Chapin, Greenfield; 
“Flying Morgan,” owned hv R. M. Adams, Burlington, Vt. 
STALLIONS OF 4 TO 7 YEARS. 
Friday afternoon, the grand agricultural banquet 
took place. The repast was laid in a mammoth tent, 
the tables appeared neat, tasteful, and, what is more, 
they were loaded with substantial food in great abun¬ 
dance, while pears and grapes of choice varieties crown¬ 
ed the feast. Plates were laid for 1,773 guests, and, 
were nearly all in requisition. A platform was ele¬ 
vated for ihe Officers, Judges and Invited Guests, and 
decorated in the rear with National flags, while the 
tables were ornamented with bouquets and baskets of 
choice fruit. Hon. M. P. Wilder presided, and when 
Judges. —Moses Newell, Mass. ; Jas. M. Wayne, 
Ga. ; Benj. Thurston, Mass.; Warren Delano, Jr., 
N. Y. ; James DeWolf Perry, R. I. 
1. To “ Paul Clifford,” owned by Hudson & Wilcox, Vt., $100 
2. To “ Flying Morgan,” owned by John Chamberlain 
and Hiram Gibbs, Mass.,. . . 50 
3. To “ Young Black Hawk,” owned by S. Hooper, Ms. 25 
A gratuity of $15 to “Flying Cloud,” owned by Timothy 
T. Jackson, Flushing, L. I. 
A gratuity of $10 to “ Canadian Leopard,” owned by Ira 
Griffin, Mass. 
A gratuity of $10 to “ Raven,” owned by Robbins Battell, 
Norwalk, Ct. 
Diplomas to “North Star,” “Flying Cloud,” “Raven,” 
“Cub,” “ Black Hawk,” “Young Eclipse,” and “Black 
Hawk.” 
the clatter of knives, forks and plates had ceased, he 
made a brief congratulatory speech, commenting upon 
the success and favorable omens of the occasion, the do¬ 
cility, beauty and usefulness of the horse, add tendering 
his grateful acknowledgments to the residents of Spring- 
field. 
Gov. Seymour, of New-York, Hon. Abbo.tt Law¬ 
rence, of Mass., Ex-Gov. Floyd and Hon. John M. 
COLTS. 
Judges. —Dr. E. Holmes, Me.; Sheldon P. Lea¬ 
vitt, N. Y.; Geo. B. Wheeler, N. Y.; J W. Proc¬ 
tor, Mass. 
Stallions of three years old. 
1. John R. Briggs, Springfield,....$50 
2. 'Levi Coe, Middletown, Ct.,....... 25 
3. Barnes Davis, Vernon, N. Y.,.'. ..... 20 
A discretionary premium to Edson A. Burchard, Shore- 
ham, Vt. 
A diploma to E. C. Brooks, Lawrence, N. H. 
