The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-16

on fTluay the otncr premiums "cfc nls'' loutcu,
and, at subsequent meeting of the society, Dr.
Higgins and MIR. Gusts unanimously elected
honorary members; and copies of their addresses
requested for publication.
Premiums.
HORSES.
For the best stallion, prize of Sl0-to F. s.
Poole.
William Price, of Unity.
For the best brood mare, $, TO William Price,
of Unity.
For the best four year old mare, (extra prize,) to
w. Viers Bouic had a fine brood mare and colt
William George Robertson a fine two-year old
colt, as also had o. Magruder.
Thomas p. Stabler had fine three year old colt;
and George w Spates splendid three-ycar old
stallion, from "Ice breaker"
Thomas Worthington had also splendid three
year old colt
CATTLE.
For the best yoke of oxen, S5-to Dr. S Bailey.
For the second best yoke of oxen, 81 50-t0 Will
liam Clarke, of the Seneca Quarries.
There also fifteen or sixteen yoke OF oxen,
ofvcry superior quality exhibited by Joshua Pearce,
Thomas C. Miller, Samuel Ellicott, and others.
For the best Devon bull, S5-to 5. t. Stone
street.
For the second best Devon bull, 50 SOTO A. b.
Davis.
For the best COW, S5-to Richard r. Bentley.
For the second best cow 81 5O-to Gideon }.
| Gilpin.
tied some fine lots of Deyonshire and mixed cattle.
| Mr. Hall also exhibited two Jokes of fine oxen
A b. Davis's COW "Etie' beautiful ami
NAL He had also other cattle, of Deyonshire
| breed, very fine.
Choice Durham and Devonshre cattle also
exhibited by G. Peters, r.. p. Dunlap, and Robert
| Dick.
| much admired.
| Edward f. stonestreet had also two Devon two
year heiiers and several cows and calyes-all very
| fine.
For the best ram, S5-to A. b. Davis This
| was a splendid specimen of the O1fordshire breed.
For the best lot of lambs, S2-to A. b. Davis.
For the second best lot of lambs, Sl-to A. b.
| Davis.
For the best lot Of ewes, S5-to Robert Dick.
SWINE.
For the best boar, 81 SOTO Darius Clagett
| For the second best boar, , Ito Gideon Gilpin.
For the best lot Of shoats, Sl-to Darius Clagett
| For the best brood SOW, S3-toS. T. Stoncstreet.
For the second best brood-sow, 81 5O-to Robert
| p. Dunlap.
POULTRY.
For the best pair Of turkeys, Sl-to Mrs r. w.
Carter.
| Bouic These were hall Bremen geese, a large
| flock perfectly white, and Of immense size.
For the best pair Of chickens, . Ito Mr.. John
For the best pair Of duoks, .i-to Mr.. S. T..
Stoncstrcct
We may also mention the Poland ducks and com.
| mon fowls presented by Mrs. Stonestrcet; white
| guinea keats by Miss Ellen Chopper The above
Chickens we're Of enormous size, and very hardy
/ Jersey blues" But what we thought the most
| remarkable Of all the mammoth Shanghai
chickens Of $. J. Anderson, Of Washington pre-
! scented by Joseph II. Bradley. In one coop were a
! chicken cock aud drake, belonging 20 Mrs. ;. Il.
Stoncstroc They were fine looking fowls, but what
il most notable concerning them Is their constant
| companionship. They continue together day and
/ night, and discard all other associates.
AGRICULTURAL INPLENESrs
/ For the best display by a farmer, in proportion
| 10 his land, SlO--to John Stablor--whOse farm is
of but siHty acre. but Nathan ;. White exhibited
| most beautiful set Of implements.
For the bost ploughing with three horses. %
| 10 Walker Hopper. Their plough was made by
| Nimrod Davis. Of Unity.
For the best pougting with two horses, : to
! For the best ploughing with oxen, s5-to DR..
/ Stephen Bailey. This beautifully executed,
the oxen bcio under perfect command.
| We would remark that the agricultural implc-
mcnts Of ;. r. Stoncstrcet were very fine. John
| BambOrOugh's grain fans elected much adnira-
| ton, did also Potts and Stoncr's wind mill.
| William y. Wright exhibited Taylor's patent
spring names, excellent article and which should
az once be received into general use.
VEGETABLES.
There was very fine show Of melons, egg plants,
cabbagcs, potatoes, SC; and also Of various kinds
Of fruits We believe, however, that no premium
| was awarded, except 10 Mr.. Thomas Duffy, for
some very superior Irish potatoes.
LADIES DEPARTMENT
NiscELLANEoUs.
Forthe best cheese, ! 2 J0-to William Clements.
For the beet pottcd butter, 81 SOTO Mrs. y. s.
| White.
For the second best pottcd batter. > TO Mics
! y. Dawson
For the best fresh butter, - 5O-to Mrs. =.
| Bentley.
For the second beet frcsh butter, sl-to Mrs. +.
| J. Hall.
For the best honey, 81 So to William Clements.
For the best ham, 50 5O-to Mrs. n White.
For the second best ham, , l-to a. -. Davis.
/ For the beet light home made bread, 81 5O-to
Mrs. w V B0uic.
For the second best light home made bread, IL
| TO Mrs. X. +. Bentley.
| For The best plate Of biscuit, > Ito hrs. Will
liam G.. Bobortson.
For the best jar Of pickles, Si-to Mrs. Mieklc,
Of Prince Georges county
For the best jar Of preserves, Ito Mrs. liig-
| gins.
For the best display ofhowcrs, ) 5-to Mrs. woOt
| ton.
For tho second best display Of flowers, 81 So
/ 10 Mrs. Ehm
For the best piece Of linen, 81 SOTO - -.
For the second best piece Of linen, Sl-to Miss
For the best table diaper, 81 5o-to Mics Ellen
Dawson.
For the second best table diaper, sl-to Miss
Ellen Dawson.
For the best calico quilt, 80 SOTO Mrs. N. r.
Darby.
Major General, the Baron DeKalb. killed al the
battle Of Camden, in 1850. When sinking into the
arms of death. his last words were praises and
blessings upon his gallant dear comrades Of the
Old Maryland Line