The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-10-17


proprietors, in facilities to the Mansion, anC
IN conveyances to market.
Our merit anniversary. May it find US with
zcarm hearts, and leave us with dry backs
Brother JonGthan's original mode of employ
ing his boys in a acct day. If it rained toe
hard to 1oOTk out of doors, to go to needing
an the garden.
Fashion. The best fashion of farmers, that
brings The best farmers into fashion.
COKE the taaoyer, and COKE the Sheep-shcar-
er. The one has taught us the use of his pro-
fessional shears, and the other the ualue of the
fleece.
Agriculture. The great chain of our politi-
cal union that becomes brighter and stronger
by use.
The present anniversary of this Society.
Proof that Che drenching Of the body cannot
damp the ardour of the occasion.
The remnant Of the ReoOtution-Who stood
by their country in an hour when " the boldest
held his BREATH" their country should stand by
them when it needs not their support.
old Observation-Disclosures luck to them Per-
adventure they may work, but they don't ,oOrh
II Tigh.
Manufactures Dependant for support on
agriculture. They well sepay for the support
in increasing the markets of the farmer
The hardy LaborS Of the PIoughman-whose
Industry will not tire in sunshine, and with
whom wet coat never produces relaxed sim
ews.
The handy-craftsman who refuses present
employment in hopes of getting better wages
IN an occupation for which he has not been
bred. In the end may he find ii money out of
pocket.
Agricultural Societies, Canal Corporations,
and Steam Navigation CompdRieS-Three mod
ern associations, forming u triple alliance
whose influence will extend to the utmost linn
its of the earth.
We have room this week for only the follow
ing report.
REPORT ON SHEEP.
Isaac DAVIS, Worcester; JosEPH HLNDs,
Hest BoylstOn BENJAMIN ~ CHILD, forces
fer; GEORGE WALL, .Mcadon; JAMES Will
DER, Sterling,-
The Committee on Sheep submit the follow
ing Report =
Owing to the inclemency of the weather,
your Committee did not, nor could they, make
that careful and critical examination of the
Sheep presented for premiums, which would
have been made, had the weather been more
mild and pleasant They may have erred in
awarding the premiums, but they have exer-
cised their best skill and judgment.
There were five Merino Rams, of a superior
quality, presented for premium The compe-
tition was so nearly equal, that your Commit
tee had great difficulty in arriving at result
entirely satisfactory to themselves
The Committee, award the following premi-
ums -
To Benjamin n Child, of Worcester, for
the best Merino Ram, 81
To William Williams, of Shrewsbury, for
the next best,
To William Watson, ID, of Spencer, for
the best lot of Merino Ewes, s
To Rejoice Newton, Esq of Worcester,
for next best lot of Merino Ewes,
To Holloway Bailey, of Marlborough, for
the best mixed Merino Ewes
blood, 5
TO Frink Smith, of Holden, for the best
Native Ran, 5
Po Asa Rice, of Worcester, for the best
Native Ewes,
Mr. Child, to whom the first premium was a.
warded, took no part in adjudgng the premi-
ums.
A fine lot of Merino Wethers and Ewes,
were presented by his Excellency Levi Lin
scented for premium, the Committee would
have no hesitation in awarding it to him. The
Sheep were of good sizes, and well covered
with wool of a superior quality.
A fine Native Ram was presented, for pre-
lnium by Col VIM. Eager, of marlborough,
of very large size, weighing 100 pounds, and
only two years old. Your Committee had
great difficulty in deciding between the merits
Of this animal and The one presented by Mr.
Smith
A good lot of Merino Ewes were presented
by William Williams, of Shrewsbury, which
were well worthy ofpremium, could the Com
mittec have awarded more than two premiums
on Ewes. Sheep were also offered, for pre-
MUM and exhibition, by Col. Jacob w Wat
son, of Princeton, Levi Goodale of West Boyls
ton; and Jonas Cowdin, of Rutland; all of
which were deserving high commentators.
On the whole, the Committee were highly
gfatiied with the Exhibition of Sheep, and it
gives them great pleasure to find that so strong
an interest is felt in raising this very usefnl
and profitable animal.
Ofth great variety ofanin.als, given to man
by the ruler of the universe, Sheep are found
among the most useful They supply him with
food and clothing, and, by their rich fieeces,
give employment to a great number of ndvid-
uals, in the various branches of Woollen Elan
ufaclories.
And, it is source of high qualification to
your committee, that the yeOmanry OF Nor-
cester County, are introducing on to their
farms the Saxony and Merino breed of Sheep.
1T is now ascertained that our climate is adapt
ed to these kinds of Sheep, and that their wool,
by change of climate, does not degenerate,
but rather improves These kinds of Sheep
also furnish as fir dish for our tables, as the
native breed
Your committee believe that the farmer can
not turn his attention to the cultivation of any
stock, from which he can realize more sub
siantial profit.
/. All which is respectfully submitted.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT. At the late
Term, in this town, there was but one indict-
ment for trial, and no conviction or sentence,
for any criminal otience-a remarkable crcum-
STANCE in population of more than eighty
thousand souls Several questions Of law
were settled, the following account of which