Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-10-04
ON HORTICULTURE, SC.



lures, and Farming Implements, report
That they were disappointed in the variety of ar.
Giles Of domestic manufacture, but were glad see
many articles exhibited, crodtabc TO the taste, skill
and industry of their makers; and could the same
interest manifested by their fair exhibitors become
general II would matter little whether Clay or Polk
is our next President, as we should have more sure
guarantee for the success OF domestic manufactures
than wing or democratic Tariff besides satisfy
ing all parties, both by union aud annexalion as no
lady, alter exhibiting such articles of her skill and do
nestle industry could long have Miss prefxed 10 her
name, unless from choice
for best Carpet, sl,OO
Mrs. Hurchi"son Jericho, for best pair of
Woolen Blankets, 100
Do do, for best pair Woollen Knit NIrens, %
Mrs Orvie Shaw, Jericho, for best piece of
MIS- .i" set.,h Shaw for .,., Linen Thread ss9 %
Miss Acksah Shaw, Jericho, for best Knit
Miss Louisa Howard, Burlington, for best
Mrs. Nancy A. Kidd Colchester, ID best Rugg, SO
Mrs. J. S. Pierce, Burlington, for best sewing
silk, loo
Do do for best raw silk. 100
Miss Elz. Fleming, Burlington, for best silk
stockings 100
Mrs. Chs.J. Stewart, Burlington, for best knit
Gloves, 70
Mrs. Henry sear Burlington, for best white m
Mrs Jane Root, Burlington, for I'd best do, so
To the following persons, though no premiums
could be awarded to them, agreeaby to the rules OF
the Society, should the Society (Which IN the opln
ion of The committee, ought 10 be done) have med
oil designed and executed, they would recommend That
one be presented TO each OF the following persons.
Mrs C. B. Brownell Wlllsion for Carpet Mrs.
J. H. Delano, Essex, for Rugg Mrs Henry WHIT
ney, Burlington, for white Guilt; Miss Mara BRAD
ley, Burlington, for linen table cloh; Mrs, Dr.
Pomeroy, Burlington, for stockings; Mrs; Chs. nus
SELL Mrs Haight Mrs. John Church, and Miss Bet
sey Harrington, Burlington, for silk stockings; Miss
M. M. Fletcher. Shelburne, for silk Gloves Mss
Louisa Howard Burlington, for pieced Mt, beau
tifui article and which seemed TO take every man
mind back TO his boyhood, and remind him OF the
good old fashioned New England qultngs:,
OF Shop Manufactures but few were exhibited, but
the committee are happy 10 say the qua'y OF 'hose
shewn prove clearly what can be done, ana may
safely challenge comparison with like articles MADE IN
any Of our cities, France or Eng and. They award 70
C. A. Seymour, Burlington, for best Fur Hat, D,
'0 ,node of nea, cattle hides, ''' ~ sl,oC
David French, Wlllston for best Lumber
Of farming indictments the same deficiency appear
Cd While the farmers had driven hundreds oil ,a''ie
Here's Sheep and Hogs covering acres with me
finest specimens of stock the makers OF ther TOOLS
seemed 10 have forgotten bring them. eVaward e
p. r. Ctossman, Burlington, for best Plough s30t
Rims Patrick Hinesburgh, for second best do l.0C
Milan Ford Jerco for third best do. l,0l
rThe Comm,,ee were divided in opinion as TO thu
merits az the Pioughs having Opportunity to SEE
them worked and decided by nalorl'es' Eacf
Plough thought by some TO be pest, aug al wer
excellent in workmanship. Mr. Crossmails plout
in the opinion Of majority Of the COMMITTEE was su
perior TO the celebrated Worcester County premium
Plough, made by Ruqaes. Nourse and Mason ""r
cester, Mass. and exhibited by President Wheeler
A ,hreshng machine and horse power was shewi
by Mr. Brownall and others of Wlllston which II
the opinion Of of the committee were entitled Il
premiums. The thresher appeared very perfec
though much worm but the horse power wal
badly built and much worn the majority Of the com
mitiee thought they had not far opportunity Of test
ing the merits of the invention.
A thresher and grain cleaner exhibited b,
David French. Willsion which so far as the commit
tee could Judge was good article but as they cohl
not see it in operation had no opportunity OF esIn
its merits.
smut machine wns shewn by Clark Rich, Shore
ham, highly recommended. The committee had N
opportunity of trying il but so far as they could udg
il was very psfnat and lis manlGaniaaEe EXCELLENT.