The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-10-13
CALEDONIA CATTLE FAIR.


CALEDONIA CATTLE FAIR.
Tho sixth anniversary of this Society was holden
at Lyndon on the Both of Sept. and at Peacham on
tho LIST of October. The Committee on Oxen, by
their chairman, reported that Caleb Walker of
Lyndon presented The best pair, and further say
that they were graiihed to several good pairs
owned by Ephram III. Fisher of Lyndon, md Geo
Aver ofSt Johnsbury, and Jacob Leach of Kirby;
also several other large pairs which speak we'll of
care and taste Of their owners awe speci-
ally pleased with four pairs of four year old oxen
owned by Charles Starks of St. Johnsbury, We'll
come Bemis, Daniel Randall, Welsey Mccoy of
Lyndon, and Sylvester Hall, of Burke. These, for
shape and frmness excel any thing we have seen
for many day "
The Com. on Cows reported that George e. Ca
hoon Of Lyndon, presented the best Cow, and also
the best yearing Heifcr; and Adolf plus Winter of
Lyndon, as having the second best yearling
Heifer.
The Com. Bulls reported Tint Mr. Severance
had the best year old bull, Mr. Sanborn 81 best.
Those presented by Mr. KINNEY and Mr. Hubbard
were considered very nice. But one year aid by
Mr. Lee; two bull calves by Welcome Be'niss,
perior for shape, qualify anal color.
The Com. sheep reported .hat George Sno..
man had the best Buck.
The Com. Butter md Cheese reported thatno
Butter, and only Y cheese were presented, aud
these by Henry Stevens or BaroeS which appeared
to be very good.
The Com on Field Crops reported that VIM. A
Palmer of Danvile raised the past season 100 bush
els Of sound corn On one acre; piunted gig feet
between the rows and lS inches between the hills
in the row. VIM. Locke OF Lyndon, harvested
from two and ID acre and four rods of land Esq
bushel baskets Of sound corn and Is Of soft corn
1919 marrow Squashes; 99S pumpkins, and 1873
bushels of Ruta Bagn, and 10 bushels Of Carrots;-
and from and half and 33 rods of la nd
harvested 65l bushels Of potatoes. Mr. L. also pre-
sented 70 buckets of apples of different kinds, add
all of superior quality. Said Com. also reported
that Mr. l. presented six Geese, four Brennan and
two of the wild species; also very large marrow
Squash pie, and bucket Of maple sugar very fine.
Warren Hopkins of Lyndon, harvested 100 BUSH
els of sound corn from g acres, and Is bushels Of
soft corn, 10 cart loads Of pumpkins and 3 bushels
Orleans.
David Edridge Of St. Johnsbury presented 100
bushels of Scotch Turn ps from one fourth acre of
land, and would average FIVE pounds each.
Josiah Lndd of Lyndon, presented a sample of
the Rocky Mountain corn, planted 2 ear and har
vested six bushels
The Com. on Domestic Manufact lures reported
that the articles presented were generally very ex-
ceilent;-a Coveret presented by jonathan Davis,
of Sutton, made Of cotton and wool, and wove in a
manner to present curious figure, and consists of
only two coors. A piece OF Carpeting presented
by Timothy &. Bronson Of Hardwck, made Of cot
ton and wool, of several colors, and the articles
made by Mrs Bronson entirely, she colorina the
yarn and making the cloth, in manner which
does her much credit;-two WOODEN Shawls, made
and presented by Mrs Roberts of Lyndon, in imi-
ta,on Of the Highland (Sco,ch) Shawls, most curl
Gus and beautful piece OF Linen Cloth present.
ed also by Mrs r., of a very excellent quality.
Miss Maria A. Roberts presented pair Of Lin
en- hose, very curious and handsome.
Miss Maria W. Barney, Of ST. Johnsbury, pre-
sented Travelling Bag, designed for Ladies ,rav-
cling by Stage, and substitute for travelling bask-
cts -made of cotton, silk and woolen-a beautiful
article.
Mrs J. u. Curtis, presented a PAIR of Ladies
Shoes, made of lambs wool cIc,h, excepting tho
soIes, which very handsome.
Miss Charlotte Gibson, work bag of cotton op.
en- work, very fne;-Mrs Abner Hoyt, pair of
miins, both knit at one time by the same person
with four knitting pins.
George H. Weeks presented several calf skins of
superior quality, and well finished.
Miss Charlotte Paddock, several Lamp Rugs,
very pretty article.
Mr. Welton of Lyndon presented two Harnesses
of a very good quality.
The Com. on Plouahs and Plougmen, report that
John w. Evans drove the best team and plonghed
the best, Joel Fletcher Sd best, and Mr Heath Sd
BEST and they aware the premium to E * T. Fair
banks & Co. on Poughs, and to John w. Evans as
best Poughman and best team.
The Com. on Iron Manufactures examined
very neat set Of small Screw Plate exhibited by
Assustas eaMbovn Of S. yohnebuvy. Yhs Plate