Litchfield enquirer., 1842-10-06


 will be noticed that the attendance very numer- ous the competition good and that an interest in the improvement and prosperity of agriculture seems to pervade all classes in that country.
 GRAND CATTLE SHOW OF THE HIGHLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND.
 Edinburgh, Aug. 9.
 It appears to be admitted that the Edin- burgh meeting this year, has been the great est that has ever taken place: that the competitors have been more numerous, aud the amount of stock much greater than on any former occasion.
 The Show-yard was erectSd in Warren der's-park, extending over six acres of ground. Around the sides of tue yard stalls were erected for the animals. The horses occupied the eastern and northern side, and the cattle the western and south ern. In the centre, a large number of agri- cultural implements were exposed in se- micircle, with the breakfast tent occupying a conspicuous position in the middle. Above the tent, towards the southwest, a plat form was erected, over which tbe cattle passed in review; and the committee and the judges rooms, with gallery for ladies, were conveniently placed near the plat form. Pens for sheep and swine were dis tributed in different parts of the grounds On the north side was shed for exhibiting the seeds. roots, grasses, butter, cheese, wool, &c.
 FIRST DAT.-EXHIBITIoN OF IMPLEMENTS, &c.
 The show for deciding the prizes occupi- cd two days instead of one, the first being devoted to the exhibition of roots. seeds grasses, butter, cheese, wool, agricultural implements, machines, models, &c.
 There were not however many imple- SRNlwR R<,&H which appear destined to effect revolution in the practice of agriculture, though there was not one perhaps which was not fitted to benefit the practical farmer as we'll as to convey some useful hint in mechanics to the handicraftsman. The show of seeds was not great, nor was it expected to be so, owing to the earliness of the show this year, by which the seeds of the present season were excluded from the exhibition.
 The show of grains was very good and the turnips, considering the earliness of the | season, were considered remarkable for l their size and healthiness of condition. The l specimens of wool were few, and so were the lots of butter and cheese-in these lat ter classes indeed the show was much below what might have been expected.
 The machine for making tiles for drain. ing appeared to excite great attention, and 1 whose interest had been awaken cd by the zeal and success with which the Marquis of Tweeddale and Lord James Hay had prosecuted their new method of making drain tiles. A rude but ingenious model of reaping machine attracted a good deal of notice. The exhibition was altogether both interesting and instructive.
 SECOND DAY.-cArTLE SHOW.
 The day appointed for the exhibition of the cattle, which had been forwarded as for the prizes awarded by the society, was the grand day of the show From the aspect of the dense concourse of persons on the grounds, there was evidently D great proportion of strangers from all parts of the country amongst them. while very few respectable citizens could resist the of making the occasion holiday. On entering the place of exhibition, the in- side seemed almost counterpart of the outside. The extensive area was filled with little eXertion to obtain Q sight of the anil Mals. The number and excellence of the stock was beyond any conception previous y formed on the subject. Every arrange nent seemed to have been made which could contribute to the comfort of the visit prs, and there was but one feeling of admi- ration and satisfaction expressed by every C one who was present. a
 At l o'clock, by sound of trumpet, the c cattle were brought and paraded over the raised platform before the ladies' gallery D md the judges room. As they appeared a lpon the platform the name of the exhibitor q vas announced, the prize awarded, and the breed of the animal described.
 This exhibition occupied about an hour, ( md excited great attention-the grounds all around the platform presenting one dense c mass of people. The ladies gallery was s much too small for all who demanded ad- a many being obliged to mingle t with the crowd below. It would be impos- fl 'iblo to give any idea of the numbers at \ his time in the grounds, though 25,OOO has . been given at hazard as the amount. It is a bought that during the day nearly 3O,OOO individuals must have visited the grounds. z The excellent band of the Enniskillen Dra- yoons was in attendance, and performed ( variety of airs during the day, to the evi- dent delight of all. About 4 clock, the cattle began to be removed from the grounds, and lhe crowd to disperse, evidently with great reluctance.
 The great dinner took place on the 1st inst., in the temporary building erected on the Esplande, Castle-hill. The erection entirely of wood, and occupied an area of considerable extent, being calcula- ted to contain not fewer than 2,O00 persons
 The chair was taken by the Duke of who was supported right and left by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Earls of Morton. Rosebury, and Mansfield, Sir N. Douglas. Lord Douglas, Sir P. Durham, Sir J. NJ. Brisbane. Mir. Trotter, of Morton Hall, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, and the Rev. MT. Grant The Duke of Roxburghe acted
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