The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-10-16

MILAN, DhHNllU,
| Best specimen Of inncy Needlc-worK, AZ 70
phn Qujmby, Lyndon, "o
Best wooden Shawl, Solomon Gilman, ~
| IIardwick, ~
Best Bouquet of Flowers, A, Mcmillan, m
| Danvillc, ~
| Piece of pressed Plnld Flahnel, Nhtlah -o
Way, Sutton, ou
Rae mt. Bcaumnn Butler, St Johnsbury, 90
Linen Diaper, Solomon Gilman, Hard 70
wick, oo
Pair Wooden Blankets, Vim. G, Arnold, 80
ST. Johnsbury, 9U
Bed Quilt, James Lang, Barnet, on
Pair Wooden Blankets, Il. Nj. Sargent,
Dunvilc, -
Piece Of imitation Caroline Plaid, J. M.
Putnam, Sutton, ou
Linen arm, Moses Bovcc, Pcachnm, 80
Best specimen Seed Corn, Hiram Roberts,
ID " do john Morse, st. Johnsbury 25
i'f IypP J,, WV 90
Best plated Harness, G. w. Cook, Dan
vile, w
Pair Hamcs, Joel Butterfeld, 90
Best Calf Skins, Charles Mathowson,
! Whcclock, 90
Best Upper Leather, Charles Mathewson,
| Whcclock, Ou
Best Sole Leather, Cha's Mathcwson,
Whcclock, oO
Best Harness Leather, Chu's Mathowson,
Wheclock, oO
NIorticing machine, J. c. & J. II. Pad
dock, st. Johnsbury, oO
Large Shop Stove, J. {. u. II. Paddock,
St. Johnsbury, 2O
Best Door, Lindorf Morris, St Johnsbury, oO
Window Sash, Lindorf Morris, St, Johns
bury, 'O
Best Cooking Stove, Charles X. Pierce,
St. Johnsbury, oo
The Fair on the whole was one of the most
I. bal IN
County. TWAS estimated that between 5000
and 1000 people, the home and tho sineio of the
County, were in attendance, and notwith-
standing the very large collection, the most
perfect order every where prevailed, thro the
day, and at : o'clock, in the evening, there
were probably not halfa dozen strangers re-
naming in the village.
The exhibition of neat stock, especially Of
oxen, was beyond all precedent. 1t had gen
orally been supposed that in consequence Of
the high prices which had been paid for beef,
there was scarcely sufficient remaining in the
County, to make decent exhibition, but if
the large number which we're exhibited, and
the perfect symmetry Of their shape, their
good order and perfect training, were only
specimen, remnants which the drovers have
not taken off, the farmers Of Caledonia Coun-
to may we'll be proud of their productions.
The exhibition of Cows although there
were some good specimens, was on the whole,
small for this County, which is so celebrated
for its dairy. A full exhibition of the prime
cows in the county would add much to the
interest x profit of the Fairs, by showing what
is and can be done to improve breeds.
,h.r f,i Ia
~ or IL competitors and 20 or 80 tubs tap
pears, however, that some ofthe most impor-
tant premiums wcrc not taken up-those too
which would have more fully shown our
claims to a standing in the front rank, so far
as the productions OF the dairy are concerned.
The exhibition of Sheep was small COM
pared with what it should be, regarded as it is,
one of the most important interests in the
State. There should always be a good display
of the choice animals of the different breeds,
so that those wishing to improve their ilocks
may know where to procure the varieties,
which will be most desirable to cross with
their own.
Of Horses, it is believed, that there
better exhibition than heretofore, and it is
gratifying to notice the increased attention to
this branch of husbundry. Vermont has gain
cd an cnvable reputation, heretofore, for the
best stock in the Union and at the late n.
York State Fair the Clifford Morgan was
exhibited (now 81 years old) and the owner
was offered $4,000, for him. The Green
Mountain Morgan and other Vermont horses
also attracted much attention. Those gentle
men who are taking measures to get back into
-.
heretofore left their stock here are deserving
of much credit.
1t is rather dis arrangement to the County
that not a single porker, either old or young,
male female, on the ground, for which
neglect the whole family will have just cause
of complaint. One of a dubious character
rather striped, was exhibited for short time
in shed (or gr0cc Stye) near by, but the
proximity to the monuments of the dead,
probably produced so strong sense of the ten
dency of the exhibition. that the owner ad-
! iourned into a neighboring field, where he
was soon greeted by certain honorable person
ages, dcpmcd by the State ofVermont to take
special charge of those who are notable to keep
themselves out of mischief.
The Mechanics of the County did not do
justice to themselves, the exhibition of shop
manufactures being decidedly meagre. Be
sides the articles for which premiums were a
warded,a fine assortment of cooking stoves by
Messrs. J. G. q J. IL. Paddock, may be men,
toned also a churn arranged as to temper
the cream to the right degrce;-an excellent
grain cradle, &c. sc.
The Ladies also did not exhibit so much of
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