The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-03


thigh and inclined to be tucked up in the flank for the
dairy and yoke 1t took me some time to deepen the
hank and to put the twist and thighs in proper position
fora capacious bag. This being done; my animals
better Tor the dairy and more active taking on flesh quite
After ALL will here repeat that time patience perse-
verance very particular attention. with much dscrimi
nation, indispensable Without these, it
were worse than useless to make the attempt
HUMOROUS REPORT ON SWINE,
BY William Lincoln, Esq, Counsellor-at-Law,
and Corresponding Secretary OF the Worcester
Mass Agricultural Society. Albany, 18th Sept,
Mr. Lincoln was Chairman of the New York
State Agricultural Society's Committee en- Swine
Associated with him were Messrs Samuel Chiever
of Albany, A. Marks of Durham, New York, and
William N. Ludlow of Hudson, N. Y. 1t is proper
to say here, what is well known in Massachusetts,
that Mr.. Lincoln is regarded as most incorrigible
joker; indeed, his friends think him altogether ir-
reclaimable Certain it is that his report, which he
read at the Capitol, and the lrresistably comical ex
preston Of his countenance, and ludcrous tones of
his voice, kept the immense assemblage OF gentle
men in one continued roar Of laughter, often
amounting to obstreperousness. 1t was the theme
OF universal and constant remark during stay
Albany In giving it to the public, it is impossible
to put in all the "cheers" slaughter %" applause -
" stamping" shouting" &C., &c, &c. 1t was in
cessant. The report was read TO the same audience
that heard the address Of Gov. Seward, solitary
remark upon which did not hear made it seemed
to be totally ecpsed by Mr.. Lincoln's report, which
we obtained exclusively, and with no small diff
Guilty. Ii follows
New YoRx STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
JupoEs SWINE.
William Lincoln, Worcester. Mass Chairman.
Samuel Cheever Albany, N. Y.
A. Marks Durham, N. Y.
William B. Ludlow, Hudson, NY.
Thejudges of swine of the New York; State Agricu
tural Society respectfully submit their report :
They have had the great honor OF waiting on great
company Of those amiable animals who claim our warm
est Affections by all those dear relations which connect
the pots and plates Of those who desire to live WELL The
hogs have made Albany the banner county" of pork
they attended in person. and formed magnificent
t" mass meeting" Seventy swine present, and de-
rem on, mas er
place within the Yankee land or the western world
where such large quantity and rich quality of the most
beloved Of all have before been gathered into
party, independent OF political distinctions.
The judges have had great difficulty in deciding as to
relative merits the fourooed competitors for prizes
The balance of excellence often even, that the
weight Of single fibre Of Saxony wool would have
not nrove 70 be- satsotory to ali thew must fall back on
the reserved right Of consong by the refec
ton that they have examined with care and have dis
Justice The wide separation between the homes of the
several members of the committee and the habtations of
avaed themselves of any local partiaes, exerted
improper influences.
The first premium Of ten dollars for the best boar, was
tiful animal of the Berkshire breed
Mr. John LOSING Of Albany entitled to the second
premium of eight dollars for his excellent Berkshire
boar It possible that this creature might have obtain
ed majority ofthe votes of the electors il he had not
os he
cratic principle OF equality BY coming into the pens with
the people Of his race.
The third premium of five dollars is given 10 Mr. Sam
uel Shaw, for his Berkshire boar.
Mr.. b. Mott is entitled to diploma for his Cheshire
boar whose grandfather was imported from England by
Mr.. Corning.
is recommended that very large premiums of praise
should be bestowed on other gentlemen Mr.. B. Knawer
of Albany exhibited a Berkshire boar named " Jim
Crow who could exceed the fame Of his llustrous pre-
decessor in every thing the facility Of jumping and
turning about, which he could not do This however,
not considered material defectso many about
in these troubled times that hog who regards his own
dignity may be excused if he deviaes from as
able way and stands STILL Mr. Knawer should have di-
ploma So should Mr.. j. Croker of Undertook which
has been @ ioI the OF its
given 70 Mr. c. Dement, of Albany, for his boar of the
is requested by the committee that the thanks of the
society should be rendered to Messrs s. Croker of
Undertook for enrching the show by the exhibition of
for bringing good specimen of the Derbyshire BREED
and to Mr. Harmon Bussing ofBethlehem, for fine Berk
Mr. C. N Bement whose praise as successful improver
of stock is in all the pens and styes of the west exhibited
two NeaPoitans who were as destitute OF clothing as the
famous no haired horse" The hair Of pig should be
short; should be that of man. As the poet almost
says;
Nor wants that little long"
However well they might flourish in the sunny cline
Of their nativity they would need great coats az blankets
protect northern
gons They were finely formed and were said to be Pc
culiarly valuable for decacy Of esh The committee
OF the opinion that although they might grace the
table Of the epicure with rich repast that they would
bring less profit the pot Of the practical farmer than
pleasure to those who are luxurious in pork.
The representatives of the females of the community of
swine were beautiful all females are by whatever
name they are called.
For breeding sows the first premium of ten dollars
awarded Mr.. T. C. Abrahams, of Watervliet His
cellent matron surrounded by large and pretty
family only three days DID, living Witnesses Of the ability
H. oftA xsro
state The repose Of this pleasant domestic circle was
unhappy disturbed by the untimey death Of Of the
pig were cheered by the reflection that persisted
noting the great cause of agriculture.
The second premium was assigned to Mr.. Benjamin
The third premium was given to Mr. Gerrit Middleton,
of Albany.
ed in this department the committee recommend that d.
plomss should be presented to Menrs. c. N. Bement,
Jesse Buell. John Losing, William Landon, and r. Fox,
Mr.. Harmon Bunng of Bethlehem
Ftyreven pigs were in the pens the census of those
markable excellence.
No specific premium was proposed for the young cit
will afford to their owners by their present merits and
value higher rewards than be measured by any
pecunary recompense in the power of the committee
bestow.
The committee derived much qualification from
the interviews they have had with these nice little crea
ploma for good breeding Mr. Gerret Donol
sen, Bethlehem Mr.. r. Schuyler and Mr. A. Schuyler of
wateryliet Judge Samuel Clever and Mr. Gibson of AL
bany, for their fine Berkshire pigs to MIR. Thomas Penn
berton for pig Of the Grass breed to Mr. Henry sosn
of specimens Of the Cheshire and Grass
cross and Mr. Thomas Beighton and c. N Bement for
examples Of the mgled blood Of the China and Mackay
stocks.
There were two pigs Of Mr.. Dement'S which enlisted
sympathy and excited admiration. They left
ISOLATE orphans the early age often days by the decease
of their venerable maternal parent Their owner has
since brought them up by hand, and has thus afforded
another instance Of his handwork in beneftng the farm
ers stock His good breeding so well known, that II
cannot be doubted these pigs will have liberal educa
ton.
great mass Of facts has been collected illustrating the
comparative the various breeds OF swne and the
gcneaology and biography Of celebrated individuals 1t
he's seemed convenient communicate the opinions 81 the
judges with that brevy which demanded by the hurry
of occasion where is desirable to than TO
hear and to ask hereafter to submit supplements
r statement in relation to topics Of general interest to the
agricuturalist.