The premium for the second best pen of three ewes, to L. D. 
Clift, of Putnam county. 
The premium for the third best pen of three ewes, to Thomas 
Dunn, of Albany. 
The premium for the fourth best pen of three ewes, to J. McD. 
Intyre, of Albany. 
The number and excellence of the animals submitted to the 
inspection of the committee, cause regret at the limited number 
of premiums at their discretion. They would particularly no¬ 
tice a pen of three ewes, belonging to H. Morrison, of Orange 
c unty, and a pen of twenty-three beautiful lambs, belonging to 
Messrs. Corning <fc Sotham, which commanded their admiration 
as choice specimens of this class of sheep, which is now attract¬ 
ing public attention, and for the introduction of which from 
abroad, the country is indebted to the liberal enterprise of seve¬ 
ral gentlemen, distinguished for their zeal in promoting the in¬ 
terests of agriculture. EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, 
E. KIRBY, 
CHESTER MOSES, 
F. M. ROTCH. 
Albany , Sept. 29, 1842. 
MIDDLE WOOLED SHEEP.— Bucks. 
1 & 2. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, South Downs, 
yearlings. 
3 & 4. F. M. Rotch, Butternuts, South Downs. Sec’d. Prem. 
5. J. MM). McIntyre, Albany, South Down, 2yrs. First Prem. 
C. J. M’D. McIntyre, Albany, SouthDown, yearling. 
7. L. D. Clift, Somers. 
8. S. Waite, Montgomery, 6 South Downs. Third Premium 
and Diploma. 
Buck Lames. • 
1. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, 3 South Downs. 
2. J. M’D. McIntyre, Albany, 3 South Downs. 
Pens of 3 Ewes. 
1. By C.N. Bement. Three Hills Farm, SouthDowns. Diploma. 
2. J. M’D. McIntyre, Albany, South Downs. Second Premium. 
3. S. “Waite, Montgomery, South Downs. Third Premium. 
4. F. M. Rotch, Butternuts, South Downs. First,Premium. 
Ewe Lames. 
1. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, 3 South Downs. 
2. J. M’D. McIntyre, Albany, 3 South Downs. 
Report of Judges on Middle Wooled Sheep, 
The Committee on Middle Wooled Sheep, would respectfully 
report,— 
That the Sheep offered for their inspection, were, with one 
exception, all South Downs, and in these the competition was 
very close; so much so that it was with considerable difficulty 
that the committee decided upon the comparative merits of the 
sheep belonging to Messrs. Rotch and McIntyre. But after ma¬ 
ture deliberation, the committee have awarded the first prize on 
middle wooled Bucks, to J. M’D. McIntyre, of Albany ; the second 
to F. M. Rotch, of Butternutts; the third, and Diploma, to S. 
Waite, of Montgomery. 
The committee have also awarded the first prize on middle 
wooled Ewes, to F. M. Rotch, of Otsego; the second to J. M’D. 
McIntyre, of Albany ; the third to S. WaiLe, of Montgomery ; the 
Diploma, to C. N. Bement, of Albany. E. MARKS, 
S. W. JEWETT, 
D. S. GURTISS. 
FINE WOOLED SHEEP.— Bucrs. 
1. By H. D. Grove, Hoosick, Saxony, 3 yrs. Second Premium. 
2. H. D. Grove, Hoosick, Saxony, 2 yrs. 
3. H. D; Grove, Hoosick, Saxony, 1 yr. 
4. C. W. Hull, New Lebanon, Saxony, 4 yrs. First Premium. 
6. John Mott, Mechanicsville, Saxony, 5 yrs. Third Premium. 
Pens of 3 Ewes. 
1, 2, 3 & 4. By H. D. Grove, Hoosick, Saxony. First and Se¬ 
cond Premiums. 
6. C. W. Hull, New Lebanon, Saxony, yearlings. Diploma. 
Report of Judges on Fcne Wooled Sheep. 
Report of the Committee on Fine Wooled Sheep, Class No. III. 
We the subscribers, the Committee appointed to examine the 
Fine Wooled Sheep exhibited for premiums, beg leave to report 
—That the number of animals of that description, that were pre¬ 
sented for exhibition, was small—nothing in number to what we 
were entitled to expect, considering that Albany is the center 
around which it is thought there are large and valuable flocks 
of that useful animal. In the state of New-York, there arc pro¬ 
bably as numerous, and as fine wooled sheep, as there are in any 
state in the Union. Some patriotic and spirited gentlemen, 
early entered into that branch of Agriculture, and it has been 
pursued from that period until this time, by a large number of 
our best farmers, with the best spirit and more or less success. 
It is a branch of agriculture that will keep pace with the increas¬ 
ing wealth of our people, and the capacity of our manufacturers 
to make a good article from the raw material. From the inge¬ 
nuity of the American people, we have every reason to believe 
that in the manufacture of fine cloth, the time will soon come, 
that for cheapness, strength, and finish, their cloth will com¬ 
pete with that of any people in Europe. 
We report that Charles W. Hull, of New Lebanon, Columbia 
co., is entitled to $10, the first premium, for the exhibition of 
the best Saxony Buck. 
That Henry D. Grove, of Rensselaer County, is entitled to $8, 
the second premium, for the exhibition of the second best Saxo¬ 
ny Buck. 
That John Mott, of Mechanicsville, Saratoga co., is entitled 
to $5, the third premium, for the exhibition of a fine wooled 
Merino Buck. The committee would wish to draw public at¬ 
tention to this class of fine wooled sheep, which have recently 
been neglected for the finer but not more profitable Saxony, from 
the fact chat the Merino shear much the heaviest fleece, which 
in quality and price is but little inferior to their competitor, the 
Saxony, but in amount of money realized from the same num¬ 
ber of fleeces, exceeds them. The fleece from the buck to which 
the last premium has been awarded, and which was exhibited 
with the animal, for instance, weighed 9J lbs. and was of fair 
quality as to fineness. 
The committee award $10, to Henry D. Grove, of Rensselaer, 
for the best per. of Ewes, and to the same person, $8, for trie 
second best pen; and to Charles W. Hull, of Lebanon, Colum¬ 
bia co., a Diploma for the fourth best pen. All of which is re¬ 
spectfully submitted. J. P. BKEKMAN, of Columbia, 
E. C. DELAVAN, of Saratoga, 
Albany , Sept. 29, 1842. S. D. COLT, of Pittsfield, Mass. 
BOARS OVER 10 MONTHS. 
1. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm. Diploma. 
2. C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, Neapolitan, 1 yr. 
3. Sarn’l Shaw, Berlin, Berkshire. Third Premium. 
4. Corning & Sotham, Albany, Berkshire, 1 yr. 5 mos. 
6. Wm. Kitby, Guilderland, Derbyshire, 1 yr. 1 mo. 
6. John Lossing, Albany, Berkshire, 1 yr. 4 mos. Sec’d Prem. 
7. S. S. Crocker, Itinderhook, Berkshire, 1 yr. 3 mos. Diploma. 
8. Chas. Thornton, Watervliet, for B. Knower, “Jim Crow,” 
Berkshire, 2. yrs. 3 mos. Diploma. 
9. Harman Bwssing, Bethlehem, Berkshire, 1 yr. 2 mos. 
10. J. B. Nott, Guilderland, Cheshire, 1 yr. 3 mos. Diploma. 
11. W. Salisbury, Leeds, Berkshire, 2 yr. 3 mos. First Prem. 
12. W. Salisbury, Leeds, Berkshire, 1 yr. 1 mo. 
13. H. Holland, West Milton, Berkshire, 2 yrs 2 mos. 
BREEDING'SOWS OVER 10 MONTHS. 
1. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, Chinese, 3 yrs. Di¬ 
ploma. 
THE CULTIATOR. 
2 & 3. C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, Improved Chinas, 1 yr. 
4 . Jesse Buel, Albany, China and Neapolitan, 1 yr. Diploma. 
6. A Van Bergen, Coxsackie, Berkshire grade, 2 yrs. Diploma. 
6. Corning & Sotham, Albany, 2 Berkshires, 1 yr. 6 mos. 
7. Corning & Sotham, Albany, Cheshire, 2 yrs. 
8. Corning & Sotham, Albany, Cheshire and Berkshire, 1 yr. 
9 & 10. John Lossing, Albany, Berkshires, 1 yr. 11 mos. and 1 
yr. 4 mos Diploma. 
11. G. Middleton, Albany, Berkshire, 2yrs. Smos. Third Prem. 
12. Chas. Thornton, Watervliet, for B. Knower, Berkshire, 3 
yrs. 3 mos. 
13 & 14. Harman Bussing, Bethlehem, Berkshires. Diploma. 
15. W. Landon, Albany, Berkshire & Derbyshire, 2 yrs. Dip. 
16 & 17. Benj. Gibson, Albany, Berkshires, 2 yrs. and 1 yr. 10 
mos. Second Premium. 
18, G. Donaldson, Bethlehem, Berkshiie, 2 yrs. 3 mos. Dip. 
19. T. C. Abrahams, Watervliet, Berkshire, 2 yrs. First Prem. 
20- R. Fox, Albany, Berkshire and Cheshire, 4 yrs. Diploma. 
21. H. Holland, West Milton, Berkshire, 10 mos. 
PIGS UNDER 10 MONTHS. 
1. By Corning & Sotham, Albany, 6 Berkshires. 
2 & 3. H. Bussing, Bcihlehem, 10 Berkshires, 4 mos. and 5 of 6 
weeks. 
4. B. Gibson, Albany, 4 of 5 mos. Diploma. 
6. Thos. L. Pemberton, Albany, Grass, 9 mos. Diploma. 
6. G. Donaldson, Bethlehem, 4 Berkshires, 5 mos. Diploma. 
7 & 8. S. R Schuyler, Watervliet, 11 Berkshires, 4 mos. Dip. 
9. Henry Sloan, Guilderland, 3 Cheshire &■ Grass, 5 mos. Dip. 
10. C. N. Bement, Albany, 3 China and Mackeys. Diploma. 
11. Thos. Beighton, Albany, 4 China and Mackeys, 3 mos. Dip. 
12. Henry Sloan, Guilderland, 1 Cheshire and Grass, 5 mos. 
13. A. Schuyler, Watervliet, 4 Berkshires, 4 mos. Diploma. 
14. Samuel Cheever, Albany, a Berkshire, 5 mos. Diploma. 
Report of Judges on Swine. 
Judges. — William Lincoln, Worcester, Mass. 
Samuel Cheever, Albany, N. Y. 
A. Mauks, Durham, N. Y. 
William B . Ludlow, Hudson, N. V. 
The judges of Swine, of the New-York State Agricultural So¬ 
ciety, respectfully submit their report: 
They have had the great honor of waiting on a great compa¬ 
ny of those amiable animals, who claim our warmest affections, 
by all those dear relations which connect the pots and plates 
of those who desire to live well. The hogs have made Albany 
the “ banner county” of pork. They sent no delegates to the 
state convention of stock ; they attended in person, and formed 
one magnificent “ mass meeting.” Seventy swine were pre¬ 
sent, and deserved seventy premiums. Probably there has ne¬ 
ver been a time since the century plant began to grow, nor a 
place within the Yankee land or western world, where such 
large quantity and rich quality of the most beloved of all races, 
have ever before been gathered into a party, independent of po¬ 
litical distinctions. 
The judges have had great difficulty in deciding as to therela- 
tive’merits of the four-footed competitors for prizes. The ba¬ 
lance of excellence was often so even, that the weight of a sin¬ 
gle fibre of Saxony wool, would have turned the scale. If the 
results of their deliberations shall not prove to be satisfactory 
to all, they must fall back on the reserved right of consoling 
themselves by the reflection that they have examined with care, 
and have discharged their duty with the earnest desire to do ex¬ 
act justice. The wide separation between the homes of the se¬ 
veral members of the committee, and the habitations of the 
pigs, will prevent any suspicion that the swine have availed 
themselves of any local partialities, or exerted improper influ¬ 
ences. 
The first premium of ten dollars for the best boar, was award¬ 
ed to Gen. William Salisbury, of Leeds, for a beautiful animal 
of the Berkshire breed. 
Mr. John Lossing, of Albany, was entitled to the second pre¬ 
mium of eight dollars, for his excellent Berkshire boar. It is 
possible that this creature might have obtained a majority of 
the votes of the electors, if he had not manifested some aristo¬ 
cratic feeling by remaining in a box during the exhibition, in¬ 
stead of adopting the democratic principle of equality, by com¬ 
ing into the pens with the people of his race. 
The third premium of five dollars is given to Mr. Samuel Shaw, 
for his Berkshire boar. 
Mr. J. B. Nott, is entitled to a diploma, for his Cheshire boar, 
whose grandfather was imported from England, by Mr. Corning. 
It is recommended that very large premiums of praise should 
be bestowed on other gentlemen. Mr. B. Knower, of Albany, 
exhibited a Berkshire boar named “Jim Crow,” who could ex¬ 
ceed the fame of his illustrious predecessor, in every thing ex¬ 
cept the facility of jumping and turning about, which he could 
not do. This, however, was not considered a material defect. 
So many turn about in these troubled times, that a hog who re¬ 
gards his own dignity, may be excused if he deviates from the 
fashionable way and stands still. Mr. Knower should have a 
diploma. So should Mr. S. S. Crocker, of Kinderhook, which 
has been celebiated for the greatness of its inhabitanis, on ac¬ 
count of his Berkshire. Another diploma should be given to Mr. 
C. N. Bement, of Albany, for his boar of the improved China 
stock. 
It is requested by the committee, that the thanks of the So¬ 
ciety should be tendered to Messrs. S. S. Crocker, of Kinder¬ 
hook, for enriching the show by the exhibition of his Berkshire 
boar; to Mr. William Kirby, of Guilderland, for bringing a good 
specimen of the Derbyshire breed ; and to Mr. Harmon Bussing, 
of Bethlehem, for a line Berkshire boar. 
Mr. C. N. Bement, whose praise as a successful improver of 
stock, is in all the pens and styes of the west, exhibited two Ne¬ 
apolitans, who were as destitute of clothing as the famous “ no 
haired horse.” The hair of a pig should be short: so should be 
that of a man. As the poet almost says, 
“ Man wants but little hair below, 
Nor wants that little long.” 
However well thev might flourish in the sunny clime of their 
nativity, they would need great coats or blankets, to protect 
them against the stern winters of northern regions. They were 
finely formed, and were said to be peculiarly valuable for deli¬ 
cacy of flesh. The committee were of the opinion, that although 
they might grace the table of the epicure with a rich repast, that 
they would bring less of profit to the pot of the practical farmer, 
thin pleasure to those who are luxurious in pork. 
The representatives of the females of the community of swine, 
were beautiful, as all females are, by whatever name they are 
called. 
For breeding sows, the first premium of ten dollars, was 
awarded to Mr. T. C. Abrahams, of Watervliet. His excellent 
matron was surrounded by a large and pretty family, only three 
days old, living witnesses of the ability of the mother to in¬ 
crease the population of the Empire State. The repose of-this 
pleasant domestic circle, was unhappily disturbed by the un¬ 
timely death of one of the sisters. It is hoped that the last mo¬ 
ments of the departed pig, were cheered by the reflection that 
it perished in promoting the great cause of agriculture. 
The second premium was assigned to Mr. Benjamin Gibson, 
of Albany. 
The third premium was given to Mr. Gerrit Middleton, of 
Albany. 
As a testimonial of the excellence of the swine exhibited in 
this department, the committee recommend that diplomas 
should be presented to Messrs. C. N. Bement, Jesse Buel, John 
Lossing, William Landon, and R. Fox, all of Albany; Mr. A. 
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Van Bergen, of Coxsackie; and to Mr. Harmon Bussing, of 
Bethlehem. 
Fifty-seven pigs were in the pens; the census of those who 
were out of the pens, was not taken. All were of remarkable 
excellence. 
No specific premium was proposed for the young citizens of 
the commonwealth of swine, by the society. They will afford 
to their owners, by their present merits and future value, high¬ 
er rewards than can be measured by any pecuniary recompense 
in the power of the committee to bestow. 
The committee have derived so much gratification from the 
interviews they have had with these nice little creatures, that 
they recommend to the society to present a diploma for success 
in good breeding, to Mr. Gerrit Donalson,of Bethlehem, Mr. S. R. 
Schuyler afid Mr. A. Schuyler, of Watervliet, Judge Samuel 
Cheever and Mr. Gibson, of Albany, for their fine Berkshire 
pigs ; to Mr. Thomas Pemberton, for a pig of the Grass breed ; 
to Mr. Henry Sloan, of Guilderland, for specimens of the Che¬ 
shire and Grass cross ; and to Mr. Thomas Beighton, and C. N. 
Bement, for examples of the mingled blood of the China and 
Mackay stocks. 
There were two pigs of Mr. Eement’s, which enlisted sympa¬ 
thy and excited admiration. They were left as desolate orphans, 
at the early age of ten days, by the decease of their venerable 
maternal parent. Their owner lias since brought them up by 
hand, and has thus afforded another instance of his handiwork 
in benefiting the farmer's stock. His good breeding is so well 
known, that it cannot be doubted these pigs will have a liberal 
education. 
A great mass of facts has been collected, illustrating the 
comparative merits of the various breeds of swine, and the ge¬ 
nealogy and biography of celebrated individuals. It has seemed 
convenient to communicate the opinions of the judges with that 
brevity which is demanded by the hurry of an occasion where 
it is more desirable to see than to hear, and to ask leave here¬ 
after to submit a supplementary statement in relation to topics 
of general interest to the agriculturist. 
In the deliberations of the committee, the chairman has par¬ 
ticipated slightly. He has conceived it to be his duty to record 
their decisions accurately, and he regrets that it has not been 
in his power to report them more fully and perfectly. The 
matters which have been stated, have been determined by his 
associates. For the manner in which they have been commu¬ 
nicated, he alone must be responsible. 
The chairman ventures, without the sanction of the commit¬ 
tee, to take the further responsibility of repeating sentiments 
which have been sanctioned by high authority. 
Pigs are happy people. We may talk disparagingly about liv¬ 
ing like a pig. To live like a pig, is to live like a gentleman. 
Although it is not permitted by the order of nature, that a pig 
should laugh, or even smile, he enjoys the next best blessing of 
humanity, the disposition to grow fat. How easily he goes 
through the world ! He has no fancy stocks to buy—no bank 
notes to pay—no indignation meetings to attend—no log cabin 
assemblies to hold. He has no occasion to take the benefit of 
the bankrupt act, or to have his estate confiscated to defray the 
expenses of the settlement. Free from all the troubles that dis¬ 
turb the busy world, he is as unconcerned among the changes 
of earthly affairs, as was the citizen who was waked in the ear¬ 
liest light of morning, by being told day was breaking: “ Well,” 
said he, as he turned again to bis repose,” let Day break, he owes 
me nothing.” 
When we look at the comparative condition of the human 
race and of'the swinish multitude, we may come to the conclu¬ 
sion, that if a man will not be a man, he had better be a pig. 
For the Committee, 
WILLIAM LINCOLN, Chairman. 
PLOWS. 
1. By C. N. Bement, Three Hills Farm, “Scotch.” 
2. Ruggles, Nourse & Mason, Worcester, Mass. 4 kinds. 
3. Truman Minor, Peekskill, 2 kinds. 
A. George D. Avery, Oxford, 3 kinds. 
5. J. S. Tefft, Williamsville, “Washington.” 
G. Martin Malany. Utica, “Iron.” 
7 &8. Charles Buel, Albany, “ Saratoga Scotch,” and “Iron.” 
9. Harman & Whiteside, Schenectady. “ Wiskonsan.” 
10. Henry Mooers, Ithaca, “Side Hill.” 
11. W. U. Chase, Amsterdam. 
12. Chas. Howard, Hingham, Mass. 
13. Howard Delano, Mottville, 2 kinds. • 
14. Eliakim Elmer, Delta. 
O’ The report of the Judges on Plows, of which Rev. Mr. 
Column was chairman, has not been received. It will be given 
hereafter. 
THRESHING MACHINES. 
1. By John A. Pitts, Albany. First Premium. 
2. Leonard Bostwick, New-York. Diploma.. 
3. D. G. Stafford, Syracuse. Second Premium. 
FANNING MILLS. 
1. By I. T. Grant & Co. Schaghticoke. First Premium. 
2. P. W. Dickie, Phelps. Second Premium. 
3. W. Thorburn, Albany, “ Clinton’s.” 
4. J. R. Bullock, New Scotland. Diploma. 
STRAW CUTTERS. 
1. By Christopher Proctor, Bethlehem. 
2. Leonard Bostwick, NewWork, “ Warren’s.” 
3 & 4. Gilson & Gage, Waterford, “ Gilson’s.” 
5. Burfoot & Botts, Richmond, Va. Diploma. 
6. I. S. Wright, Jordan, “Wright & Filley’s.” 
7. A Merwin, Lexington Heights. 
8. William Hovey, Worcester, Mass. “Hovey’s.” First Prem. 
9. Philip H. Kells, Claverack, “ Kells’.” 
10 & 11. R. Sinclair Ji. & Co. Baltimore, Md. 
12. Ruggles, Nourse & Mason, Worcester, Mass. 
13. John Standish, Fishkill Landing. Second Premium. 
14. W. Thorburn, Albany, “Armstrong’s.” 
HORSE RAKES. 
1. By Lewis Stiman. Bethlehem. Diploma. 
2. J. Downer, Castleton. Second Premium. 
Report of Judges on Threshing Machines, fyc. 
The Committee appointed to examine Threshing Machines, 
Fanning Mills, Straw Cutters, and Horse Rakes, beg leave to 
report:— 
That they have attended to the arduous duties assigned them, 
and had it ever been questioned, the exhibition at this meeting 
would satisfy us that a good portion of the spirit of Yankee in¬ 
genuity and enterprise, had been manifested. 
The attention of the committee was first directed to the 
Threshing Machines, and they much regret there were so few 
competitors, there being only four machines entered for compe¬ 
tition. 
Among the great improvements of the day, which have been 
* There is no gentleman in our country to whom pigs are so 
much indebted for their celebrity, or who uses so large a pro¬ 
portion of attic salt in the management of porkers, as Mr. Lin¬ 
coln. If the entire nation of pigs do not raise one universal 
squeal of lamentation when their warm hearted friend, and able 
chronicler of their virtues, shall be called to make his final re¬ 
port, (may it be a thousand years hence!) then there will be rea¬ 
son to apprehend that bringing the genus Sits into propinquity to 
the genus Homo , has been the means of deteriorating the former 
by imparting to them some of that vile quality for which repub¬ 
lics aa?e said to be fampus—ingratitude to benefactors.— [Eds. 
