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to purchase. One cast plow exhibited by Mr. Barnard, of 
Waukesha, was a very good article, and entitled to a premium. 
Among the numerous straw cutters on the ground, the one 
exhibited by Dr. Castleman, Cumming’s patent, from the man¬ 
ner it did its work, appears to be just what is wanted, and 
was awarded the first premium. 
Seed-sowers were exhibited, but the committee thought them 
beaten by first principal, viz : “ a man’s right hand, especially 
when the wind blows.” 
The Washing Machines exhibited, looked as if they might 
do well, if they had a good chance ; and the committee inferred 
from the fact that no premium was offered, that the Society did 
not think them of much use in their county. 
A lot of horse shoes exhibited by John Fallon, of Waukesha, 
displayed good mechanism and a thorough knowledge of the 
anatomy of the horse’s foot; no premiums offered. 
A pump exhibited by Mr. Ilinkley, of Eagle, the committee 
deemed very valuable, both on account of its efficacy in raising 
water, and its power in forcing the same, and, might be a great 
use in the country in cases of fire. They further suggest that 
if the power could be applied to force life and activity into some 
of the farmers of the county, it would be doubly valuable. 
A Water Elevator entered by Mr. Breed, of Milwaukee 
county, affords a very cheap and easy way to raise water, and 
very well adapted to the wants of the country. 
The display of Llardware and Cutlery exhibited by Messrs. 
Hanford, of Waukesha, was very good indeed. 
The samples of Butter and Cheese were of excellent qual¬ 
ity. 
The articles in the department of Needle-work, &c., were 
numerous and of superior quality. 
The show of Flowers was meagre and unworthy of so bloom¬ 
ing a county. 
The exhibition of Fruit was better than anticipated, especi¬ 
ally of apples and pears, and the committee were unpleasantly 
prohibited from awarding a large number of premiums, for the 
