Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-10-02
Fsun Ii. OHIO s.u.s Journal.


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Of the great number and fine quality
of the cattle. We cannot particu-
Iarize TO much extent. We noticed
particularly the great beauty Of a
two year old bull that took tho first
premium. We never saw a finer
specimen. He was bought. the day
before the premiums were awarded,
by Gov. Bebb, for his splendid farm
in Illinois. The Durham bulls were,
several Of them, very superior.
We noticed one which had "6rst
premium" on its horns, that was a
model Of its kind.
The Oevonshire stock was well
represented, and attracted much at.
teniion by its beautiful color and
delicate, clean build. We noticed a
large bull that was a splendid speci-
men Of the Devonshire stock. A
young bull also attracted much atten.
ton by his fine shape aad tasteful
color. A large number Of Devon
shire cows made a fine display
They were considered worth one
hundred dollars each. For stock
cattle the Durham appear TO be pre-
ferred by our heavy stock raisers and
dealers. They fatten better, ard
make fine looking stock Tor market.
The several oxen, some of the best
owned by Mr.. Renick, Of Pickaway,
of that breed, were the most splen-
did specimens Of beef cattle that can
be found in any country. Ohio far
mers have done much tc improve the
breeds OF cattle. and when the spirit
of improvement becomes general,
the State will stand pre-eminent as a
grazing region.
The exhibition Of hogs was very
good one, and a large number OF
specimens were there. The one
that attracted the most attention was
a WOburn boar, from Clinton coun-
ty. II weighs GA pounds, and is
the highest specimen Of the hog that
has ever been seen by US. Its very
great length gave it the weight. IL
is, perhaps, doubtful whether such
large breeds are as profitable, or
whether they make as good pork as
smaller and more delicate varieties.
We noticed a very fine sow, said
to be a cross between the Russian
and Chinese breeds. We should
think the cross a valuable one, from
this specimen. A cross Of the By
field, Chinese and Berkshire breeds,
consisting OF several specimens, was
exhibited. They were in fine condi-
ton, and possessed excellent points.
We saw another variety that was
new TO US. It was a large white
hog, with loose curly hair. We did
not learn the name OF its breed, but
lit attracted much attention by its
singular appearance. 1t was a well
built animal, and may, perhaps, be a
valuable variety. Several pens oI
Berkshire hogs were on hand. This
has always been a favorite breed
with US. The smooth symmetry oi
the breed, and the general neat, heal
thy appearance Of them, are very
much in their favor. Perhaps the
pure blood is not so valuable as some
Of the crosses that have been procur-
ed, but they have, no doubt, much
room for Improvements in The breed
of hogs in Chic. There is, no doubt,
much room for improvement in the
breed Of hogs for the State generally,
Our farmers have taken too little
pains to get new and better varieties
An attendance at the Stale Fairs
will bring about a different result.
There is a large number Of Sheep
on exhibition. The merinos are the
most numerous, and attract much
attention. Some fine specimens
from Vermont were exhibited
Geo. Dana, Of Washington county,
Ohio, had a number Of fine merinos.
Chas. Baton, of Portage county,
had some fine merinos,-they were
in good condition. The Hildbraned
merinos, OF Massilon, were in fine
order, and attracted much attention.
Some hne merinos from Erie county
were also there.
There Uere several specimens OF
the Southdown breed on the ground.
We noticed one flock from Greene
county and one from Clark county.
They were fine looking specimens Of
that variety. Their wool is COM
patatively coarse, but they are a
hardy variety, and make very superb
or mutton. The largest and latest
sheep on the ground was Cotes-
void buck from Lorain county. 1t
weighs three hundred and fifty
pounds. For wool the variety is not
desirable, but when the bodies are
the principal object they must be a
profitable breed. We noticed some
others Of the same breed on the
grounds.
The French Merinoes attracted
much attention. Several large
bucks were exhibited, and were IA
nous specimens Of their kind. The