The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-10-10


improve the stock of distant States.
Stephen Williams, Esq. with his ac-
customed spirit of liberslity and zeal
for the interests of the Society, sent us
Denton and four yearling Heifers of
his progeny, which came in for their
full share of admiration with the Com
mittee. Mr.. Williams assured us, that
his stock generally, had been kept with
out grain, and had no other particular
advantages, than moderate supply of
milk, with good pasture.
A Heifer Calf Of Mr. Ash Rice, Jun.
of Shrewsbury, was noticed as very
promising Animal.
The Committee cannot dismiss from
their attention this class of beautiful
young Stock, without a passing notice
of DENTON" g Father of them aH.'
This noble Animal has lost nothing, by
age, of those points and qualities which
recommended his purchase and impor-
tation into this country. at the cost of
seuen hundred dollars, when only fourteen
months old. Symmetry in proportion,
apmess to fatten, and uncommon dociliIy
of temper, are the abiding character
isticks of this valuable breed. The
Cows have been remarked in England
for their early maturity, and the rich
quality as we'll as quantity of their milk
Strong proof of these latter properties
is furnished in a Heifer of Mr.. Powell's,
but two years old last April, and with
her two Calves exhibited on this occa-
sion. The first of these Calves was
dropped when the" mother was only
sirteen months old, and the latter Calf is
now three seeeks old ) yet the Heifer is
of remarkable size, good proportions,
and in excellent order. This stock is
proof also, that the race will not de-
generate when mixed with the common
breed of the country Indeed, we trust
It will be found OH further observation,
IN reference to this, as it has hitherto
been in some other matters, that the
Blood of JOHN BULL is somewhat inn.
proved by occasional crossing with
Brother JONATHAN. The prejudice
which. unfortunately for the object of
Improvement, is too much cherished a.
gainst imported Stock Animals, must
ultimately yield to demonstrations of ex-
eellence IN their cross !; and, whatever
may be our present standard of perfec-
ton, we shall hereafter gratefully ac-
knowledge our Obligations to the pub
lick spirit and meritorious services of
those, through whose instFumentality
the country has already been greatly
enriched in the Fold, the Dairy. and
the Stall.
With these general observations up
on the character and appearance of this
new breed, which at present gives
promise Of great Improvement to the
common stock of the County, the Com
mittee hasten 10 completion. of the
arduous duties assigned them in report
ing their adjudication of the following
Premiums -
For the best Bull, not less than one
year old, to Payson Williams, of
Fitchburg, $1,000
For the next best, to John. Richardson,
of Templeton, 700
The, Committee were satisfied, upon
inquiry, that both these Bulls were
from the original Yorkshire Stock, i'm
ported many years since, into this coun-
try, and known here as the Westaia-
ster breed.
Messrs. Penniman & Rangers Bull,
of the Tees7cuter or Williams breed,
divided the opinions of the members of
the Committee, upon the claims to the
second Premium. He certainly is an ex-
ceedngly fine Animal, and doubtless in
the eye of many people is superiour to
the other The Committee, however,
were not entirely satisfied with the
shape of his body, which may probably
attain better proportion and more round
ness and frmness Of make, as he adj
vances in age 1t is no ordinary excel
lence thai can entitle' him, among 12
fine Animals, to be ranked only as third.
The Bull of Mr.. Thomas Wright. of
Sterling, also occupied much of the at
tention of the Committee and his own
er may be well satisfied that he has an
exceedingly valuable Animal.
For the best Bull Calf, from to IL
months old, to Henry Bullard, of
Holden, 500
For the next best, TO Capt Samuel
Ward, of Worcester, 800
Besides the Bull Calves of Mr.. Hub
bard, before mentioned, in the account
of the Teeswater breed. the Calf OF