The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-10-07

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Furbut township, Northun berland county, on
Tuesday the 24th day of October next, when
PlD1EE1IUMIS
to the full exte of the funds of the said society
will be awarded to the successful competitors.
Viz: For every species of LIVE STOCK. In
thi particular, committee on premiums will more
especially direct their attention to those animals
that may have been obtained and nurturcd with
view to the improvement ofStock within the bounds
of the Society.
I'd. On every kind of Domestic Manufactured
articles of lron Wood, Wool, Cotton, Flax, Silk,
Hemp, Furs, Skins, &c. In this department,
Cloth Manufactured of Wool, Silk, &c, produced
within the limits of the society, will be entitled to
preference over those whose materials may be of
foreign origin. Provided that no manufacturer re-
ceive premium for article of manufacture of
the same description or kind upon which he receive
premium formerly, unless special improvement
over the former article shall be manifest to
entitle him to it. Imp 'ement being the object of
the Society, it will not be deemed sufficient that
the article he the best exhibited to entite, if it
should not exceed articles previously exhibited from
the same factory
sd. On agricultural products The products of
the Field and the Dairy. The successful cultiva-
ton of the vine and also the manufacture of Sugar
from materials the growth of the district comprising
the Society viii be interesting objects of premium
materials the growth of the district.
The fact that good ploughing is at the basis of
good and successful agriculture, induces the society
to hold out premiums for the best specimens OF
ploughing (40 perches) to be performed at the
Cattle Show. Premiums will be awarded for useful
improvements & implements in husbandry.
No animals, specimen of manufactures that
obtained premium at a former Cattle Show, shall
again be a subject Of premium; nor will a premium
be allowed for any animal raised out of the limits
of the society, except those y oduced for the pur
pose of improving the stock and which shall have
been within the bounds of the Society at least one
year previous to the exhibition,
The best flock ofsheep, raised by an individual
z f(not less than ten) taking into view their breed
healthful state, and the quality of their wool, will
also be the object of premium.
To encourage the production of Barley, the com
mittee on grain will award suitable premiums to it,
successful cultivators.
Successful experiments in the cultivation of all
kinds of Crops, Grain, Grasses, Vegetables Vines
Trees, &c. communicated in writing, will be laid
before the committe as subjects of premiums
AN AUCTION
will be held, commencing at l o'clock to continue
If expedient from day 10 day, in order that those
who have articles of manufacture: improved
agricultural implements. Grain and vegetable
seeds of superior quality and all kinds of bloodeC
tribute them throughoutthe country This sale offer
a good opportunity to those who reside out of thu
district, and have improved stock, &C. to expose il
for sale, and they respectfully invited to do st
The committees of Vigilance will please to exert
their influence to increase the funds Of the Society
They follows
Northumberland Cointy-David Watson, I
Reader, John Iincent, JAS. p. Sanderson, JOIN
Taggart David Ireland, j. r. Priestly.
Columbia Gown. Dale, James M'Mahon
Joseph Brobst, Valentine Best, G. Cameron.
Union Co.-Dr. Baskins, James Merrill Esq |
Henry Oyer, Jas. X. Davis Thomas Cliugan-
Alexander Graham.
LyeOning Co.-John Burowes, Esq, Georg'
Eekin, John Cummings, Esq. A. Woodward
Charles Lloyd; famuel Rogers, Benjamin Bear
Abraham Bodoin, Cor Jacob Beeber,
All animals and articles intended for the Auction
must he exhibited for inspection at 10 o'clock, A.
Committees Of inspection Will be appointed and re
sulatons to'goyern the proceedings Of the day b.
instituted. and notice given in due time.
BY order fthe Board.
J. F. MURRAY, See'ry.