THE CULTIVATOR. 
43 
2to"f)0rk State Agricultural Society. 
PROCEEDINGS of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 
The Executive Committee of the New-York State Ag¬ 
ricultural Society for 1842, held their first meeting on 
the call of the President, at the office of the Cultivator, 
Albany, on the 16th of February. Present—J ames 
Wadsworth, Esq., president of the society, and Messrs. 
Walsh, Vail, Grove, L’Amoureux, Prentice, Mc¬ 
Intyre and Tucker, members of the Committee. There 
were also present several other gentlemen, who materi¬ 
ally aided the Committee by their counsels; among whom 
were J. B. Nott, Esq., ex-president of the society, C. 
N. Bement, Esq., Gen. Leland of the Assembly, and 
others. 
Letters were read from vice-presidents Jeremiah 
Johnson of Brooklyn, J. M. Sherwood, Auburn, Or¬ 
ville Hungerford, Watertown, and Geo. J. Pumpelly 
of Owego, expressing their regrets at their inability to 
attend, and their warmest wishes for the successful pro¬ 
secution of the objects of the society. 
Letters were also read from Wm. B. Ludlow, Esq., 
of Hudson, Jesse Ives, Esq., member of Assembly from 
Cortland, and from “N. N. D.” of Stockport; all con¬ 
taining valuable suggestions, which were duly consider¬ 
ed by the Committee. 
The Report of the Transactions of the Society for the 
last year, embracing the Reports of the Executive Com¬ 
mittee, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer, were 
read and approved, and ordered to be transmitted to the 
Secretary of State, as required by the “ Act to promote 
Agriculture.” 
The Premium List for the year 1842 was made out, re¬ 
vised, and ordered to be published. 
A Finance Committee was appointed for the year, con¬ 
sisting of the President, Treasurer, and E. A. Le 
Roy, Geo. Vail, and J. M. Sherwood, Esqs. 
The thanks of the committee were voted to H. S. 
Randall, Esq., corresponding secretary, for the faith¬ 
ful manner m which he had performed his duties the 
past year; and he was requested to continue his corres¬ 
pondence in behalf of the society during the present 
year. 
On motion of A. Walsh, Esq., the following pream¬ 
ble and resolutions were passed: 
Whereas the Geological Survey of the state of New- 
York is in the course of publication, and is deemed of 
great value to its agricultural interests; therefore 
Resolved, That Mr. Vail, Mr. Nott, and Mr. Bement, 
be a committee to solicit from the state authorities a 
copy of the same for each county agricultural society in 
the state. 
Resolved, That we recommend to every county in the 
state, which has not already formed a county agricultu¬ 
ral society, to immediately request the county clerk, 
whose duty it is by law, to give the requisite notice for 
such organization, that they may be entitled to the boun¬ 
ty of the state, bestowed upon conditions, for the im¬ 
provement of their agriculture. 
Resolved, That the Executive Committee of the State 
Agricultural Society respectfully recommend to all coun¬ 
ty agricultural associations to oiler premiums for the 
best, second and third best cultivated farms, having es¬ 
pecial reference to profit and economy in the manage¬ 
ment of the same. 
On motion of Mr. Tucker, 
Resolved, That the Executive Committee will hereafter 
hold regular monthly meetings on the second Wednes¬ 
day of each month at the office of the Cultivator, Al¬ 
bany, at 11 o’clock A. M. 
CATTLE SHOW AND PAIR 
Of the New- York State Agricultural Society, to be held at 
Albany, Sept. 28 and 29,1842. 
LIST OF PR EMIU MS FOR 1842. 
ON CATTLE. 
1. BULLS— Of any breed, 3 years old and over 
For the.best,.$20 | For the third best,-- - -- $8 
For the second best,. 12 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
II. BULLS— Of any breed, over 2_and under 3 years old. 
For the best,.•’•••■ $20 I For'the third best,.* $8 
For the second best,. 12 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
III. BULLS— Of any breed, over 1 and under 2 years old. 
For the best,.. •.. $12 I For the third best,. $5 
For the second best,. 8 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
IV. BULL CALVES— Of any breed. 
For the best, • • • .$10 | For the second best,. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
V. COWS— Of any breed, 3 years old and upwards. 
For the best,.$20 I For the third best,. $8 
For the second best,. 12 j For the fourth best, Diploma. 
VI. HEIFERS— Of any breed over 2 and under 3 years old. 
For the best,.$12 j For the third best,. $5 
For the second best, .. 8 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
VII. HEIFERS— Of any breed, over 1 and under 2 years old. 
For the best,.$10 | For the second best,. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
VIII. HEIFER CALVF.S— Of any breed. 
For the best,.$10 | For the. second best,. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
IX. COWS —Cross between thenative and improved breeds. 
For the best,.$12 j For the third best,. $6 
For the second best,. 9 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
X. HEIFERS —Cross between the native and improved breeds, be¬ 
tween 2 and 3 years old. 
For the best,.$10 I For the third best,. $6 
For the second best,. 8 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
XI. HEIFERS —Cross between native and improved breeds, over 
1 and under 2 years old. 
For the best, .. • • • $io | For the second best, . 06 
For the third best, Diploma. 
XII. COWS— Native breeds. 
For the best,*..$10 j For the third best,.. $5 
For the second best,-- 8 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
XIII. HEIFERS— Native breeds, between 2 and 3 years old. 
For the best,.$10 | For the second best,.. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
XIV. HEIFERS— Native breeds, between 1 and 2 years old. 
For the best,.$10 1 For the second best,. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
The greatest combination of those points or proper¬ 
ties which indicate milking qualities and an aptitude to 
take on flesh on the more valuable parts, together with 
general beauty of form, ( size in itself not being consid¬ 
ered a criterion of excellence,) will be the considera¬ 
tions which will govern the viewing committee in 
awarding premiums in the above classes. 
XV. DAIRY COWS— Of any breed. 
For the best dairy cow, from which shall have been produced, 
in thirty successive days, the greatest quantity of butter— 
quality as well as quantity considered—which shall be ex¬ 
hibited at the time,.$15 | For the second best,.$10 
For the third best, $5. 
No premium will be awarded unless an accurate state¬ 
ment of the manner of feeding the cow, management of 
the milk, and method of making the butter, the time it 
was made, the breed of the cow if known, the time after 
calving; the cow as well as the butter to be exhibited 
at the time, with certificates from the person or persons 
who milked and managed the cream, and churned the 
butter. 
WORKING OXEN— Over 4 years old. 
For the best pair,.$20 I For the third best,. $8 
For the second best,. 12 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
STEERS—3 years old. 
For the best pair,.$15 ] For the third best,. $5 
For the second best,. 10 | For the fourth best, Diploma. 
In awarding this premium, particular reference will 
be had to the close matching, excellent training, and 
docility of the animals, as well as their general good 
appearance. — 
FAT CATTLE. 
For the best fat ox, cow or steer, $20 
For the second best,.$12 j For the third best,. $8 
FAT SHEEP. 
For the best wether,.$10 | For the second best,. $5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
Applicants for the premiums on fat cattle and sheep 
must furnish a statement of the manner of feeding the 
animal, the kind, quantity and cost of food, to entitle 
them to the premiums. 
TO BREEDERS. 
To the breeder of the best Bull, class I,.$10 
To the breeder of the best Cow, class V, . 10 
To the breeder of the best Heifer in class VI,. 10 
ON HORSES —Over 4 years old. 
For the best Stallion,.$20 
For the second best,. 12 
For the third best,. 8 
For the fourth best, Diploma. _ 
For the best pair of matched Horses, $15. 
For the second best,.$10 | For the third best,-- 
Three years old Studs and Mares 
Best breeding Mare & Colt, $20 
For the second best,. 12 
For the third best,. 8 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
$5 
For the best Stud, 
For the second best,. 6 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Mare, • ■ 
For the second best, 
For the third best, 
• ••.. $10 
. 6 
Diploma. 
A variety of horses possessing size, strength, and en¬ 
durance for field labor, combined with that action which 
qualifies for the carriage or saddle—in short, the horse 
of all work, is probably the most profitable class which 
our farmers can now engage in rearing, and to such, 
therefore, will the preference of the Society be given. 
SWINE 
For the best Boar,.$10 
For the second best,. 8 
For the third best,. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
Over 10 months old. 
For the best breeding Sow, $10 
For the second best,. 8 
For the third best,. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
In awarding premiums on hogs, reference will not be 
had exclusively to size or to present condition, but to 
that form and that proportion of bone and offal to more 
valuable parts, which promises the greatest value from 
the least amount of feed. 
SHEEP—I. 
For the best Buck,.$10 
For the second best,. 8 
For the third best,. 6 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
Long Wooled. 
For the best pen of 3 Ewes, $10 
For the second best,. S 
For the third best,. 6 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
For the best Buck,-- 
For the second best, 
For the third best, •• 
For the fourth best, 
II. Middle Wooled. 
Diploma. 
For the best pen of 3 Ewes, $10 
For the second best,. 8 
For the third best,. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
For the best Buck, ■ • 
For the second best, 
For the third best, • • 
For the fourth best, 
III. Fine Wooled. 
.$10 
■. 8 
..... 5 
Diploma. 
For the best pen of 3 Ewes, $10 
For the second best,. 8 
For the third best,. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
The term ‘‘long wooled” is designed to include the 
Leicesters, Lincolns, Cotswolds, and all the English va¬ 
rieties of sheep which furnish the quality of wool suit¬ 
able for combing—the “middle wooled,” the South 
Down, Norfolk, Dorset, Chevoit, native, &c.—the “ fine 
wooled,” the Spanish and Saxon varieties of the Merino 
and some of their crosses. 
FARM IMPLEMENTS. 
For the best Plow, .$30 
For the second best,. 20 
For the third best, .. 10 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
For the best Harrow, . 8 
For the second best,. 5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Cultivator, • • • 8 
For the second best,. 5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Drill Barrow, 8 
For the second best,. 5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
Best Threshing Machine, •• $20 
For the second best,. 10 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Horse Rake,- 8 
For the second best, — •• 5 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Fanning Mill, 8 
For the second best,. s 
For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best Straw Cutter, 8 
For the second best,. 6 
For the third best, Diploma. 
Best improved Ox Yoke, •• 5 
For the second best, Diploma. 
Best half bushel Cocoons, $15 
For the second best,. 10 
For the third best,. . . 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
Best pound of Reeled Silk, 15 
For the second best,. 10 
ON SILK. 
For the third best,. $5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
Best specimen Manf’d Silk, 15 
For the second best,. 10 
For the third best, • • .. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
For the best, 
SILK REEL. 
• • $10 | For the second best, Diploma. 
BUTTER AND CHEESE. 
For the best sample of j 
Cheese, not less than | 
100 pounds,.. • . 
For the second best,. 
For the third best,. 
For the fourth best, 
12 
8 
5 
For the fifth best, Diploma. 
may be presented 
For the best sample of ) 
Butter, not less than > $20 
80 pounds,... ) 
For the second best,. 12 
For the third best, •••••••• 8 
For the fourth best,.. 5 
For the fifth best, Diploma. 
The butter offered for premiums 
in butter tubs, jars or firkins. 
The claimant for premiums on butter, must state in 
writing the time when it was made; the number of 
cows kept on his farm; his mode of'keeping; the treat¬ 
ment of the cream and milk before churning; the mode 
of churning, winter and summer; the method of freeing 
the butter from the milk; the quantity and kind of salt 
used; whether saltpetre or any other substances have 
been employed; the best time for churning and keeping 
butter in hot weather; and the best mode of preserving 
it in and through the summer and winter, and in what 
vessels. 
Those who present cheese for the premiums offered, 
must state in writing the time when it was made; the 
number of cows kept; whether the cheese is made from 
one, two or more milkings; whether any addition is 
made of cream; the quantity and kind of salt used; the 
quantity of rennet used and the mode of preparing it; 
the mode of pressure and the treatment of the cheese af¬ 
terwards. — 
FIELD CROPS. 
Best ctop of Indian Corn, ) 
not less than one acre, \ ™ 
For the second best,. 10 
For the third best,. 6 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
not less than one acre, $10. 
Eor the third best, Diploma. 
Best crop of Wheat, not 1 
less than one acre, • • ■ $ “ 
For the second best,. 10 
For the third best,. 5 
For the fourth best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Barley, 
For the second best,.. $6 , , . 
For the best crop of Rye, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 [ For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Oats, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Potatoes for the table, not less than one 
acre, $10. 
For the second best,------ $ 5 | For the third best, . Diploma. 
For the best crop of Potatoes, quantity considered, not less than 
one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Beets, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Ruta Baga, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,------ $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Carrots, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
For the best crop of Peas, not less than one acre, $10. 
For the second best,. $5 | For the third best, Diploma. 
Those who present claims to premiums for farm crops 
must state in writing the following particulars:—the 
condition of the soil at the commencement of cultiva¬ 
tion for the crop; the previous cultivation, product and 
manure used upon it; the quantity and kind of manure 
the present season; the quantity and sort of seed used; 
the time and manner of sowing, cleaning, and harvesting 
the crop; the amount of the crop determined by actual 
measurement; and the expense of cultivation. The land 
shall be measured by some sworn surveyor, and the 
claimant of the premium, with two other persons who 
assisted in measuring, shall certify under oath as to the 
quantity produced from the piece of land mentioned in 
the certificate of the surveyor. 
MAPLE SUGAR—50 lbs. 
For the best specimen, • • • • $15 I For the third best,. $6 
For the second best,. 10 [ For the fourth best, Diploma. 
Applicants for the premiums on maple sugar will be 
required to furnish a statement of the manner of making 
and clarifying the sugar. 
DISCRETION ARY PREMIUMS 
will be awarded for such implements and products, not 
enumerated above, as shall be deemed worthy of notice 
and encouragement. 
HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, Ac 
The list of premiums on horticultural and household 
products will be published next month. 
PREMIUMS FOR ESSAYS. 
I. For the best popular treatise on Agricultural Chemistry, $100 
II. For the best essay on the Rotation of Crops, best suited 
to the soils of this state,. 20 
III. For the best essay on the General Management of the 
Farm,.-. 20 
IV. For the best essay on the Introduction of New Agricul¬ 
tural Products,. ••’•••• .1. 20 
V. For the best essay on the Management and Application 
of Manures,. 20 
TO ARTTSTS. 
I. To the painter of the best specimens of Original Portraits of 
Domestic Animals —A Gold Medal. 
II. To the engraver of the best specimens of Portraits of Do¬ 
mestic Animals on wood —A Gold Medal. 
PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK. 
On Friday, Sept. 30, there will be a public sale of 
stock; gentlemen wishing to dispose of their stock are 
requested to enter them with the Recording Secretary 
previous to the 15th Sept., that catalogues may be pre¬ 
pared in season. - 
RULES AND REGULATIONS. 
Applicants for premiums are requested to pay particu¬ 
lar attention to the notes attached to the premiums on 
