Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-11-07
State Agricultural Fair.

! least general interest manifested by all
classes in the latest improvement in imple-
! ments. in stock, in the various products OF
the soil, as well as other matters of utility
! and ornament.
! The exhibition of horses was very su-.
perior, both of bloods and cross-breeds'
and did great credit to the zeal and atten-
ton which our farmers have manifested IN
the improvement OF this noble animal.
The bull-pen attracted much attention.
Durham, Devonshire, and other breeds,
were fully represented by their descend
ants in our own State, and it was allowed
by all that they had no more deterlorated
! by transportation to our soil, than those
who had taken 50 much pains to foster and
protect them. The working cattle next
attracted attention; OF which there were
some half dozen pairs that II would be
difficult 10 determine which claimed the
superiority. The show of milch cows
was every way worthy of the whole drove,
and for the most part, were OF superior
shape and qualities. The supply of sheep
was not very full, but they were of very
superior quality. The South-dOwns were
much admired. The display Of pigs was
small, being generally young presented
more for their superiority in make and
thrift than for any excessive size: there
not being many full grown animals Of this
species in the show. A very superior lot
of seven pigs were shown, which ap-
peared to have all the qualities that the
fatting pen demands.
Among the fealhered tribe on exhibition,
were numerous specimens of the Shanghai
breed, the largest fowl of which we have
any knowledge. These were exhibited by
Andrew NJ. Spangler, of Lancaster county.
Several specimens of the Chlttagongs,
another large breed, were shown by David
Taggart, of Northumberland. William
Leonard, of Philadelphia, exhibited East
India fowls, black Polish do, English
pheasants, golden do, Chinese ducks and
white English do. All these fowls, &C.,
were in excellent condition, and show
high state of improvement
Among the articles at the Fair from this
county were, cases Of various birds by J.
Thomas; case of splendid artificial flow
ers by VIM. Mitchell, of Dry Valley, the
work of his daughter, for which premium
was awarded; a model Of a patented in
vention for setting up ten pins, by Thomas
L. Shull; a patent machine for chopping
girain, by J. d. Owens.
A large number of PicIpockets were on
the ground, and among the persons robbed
was VIM. Furey, Treasurer of Centre
county, who lost about $1,000 in cash and
$1,000 in school drafts, as he was getting
out of the cars. Two noted thieves have
been arrested at Philadelphia, charged
with the crime, but the money has thus far
not been recovered.
A correspondent Of the Ledger notices
some other matters as follows; 4 very
large number of threshing machines are on
exhibition, and several horse power ma
chimes. Of the latter, Pelton's Triple
geared power appeared to be the favoriie.
Mr.. Pelton is quite a young man, but he
no doubt possesses considerable mechani-
cal genius. As valuable as his power
machine is, he has not been able 10 obtain
patent for it. He belongs to Lancaster
county. f. Whitman, OF Baltimore coun-
ty, Nd, exhibits a large number Of thrash
! ing machines and farming tools, some of
which possess much merit. Jesse Roberts,
of Norristown, exhibits his patent grain
and seed fan, said to possess many adyan-
tages. Marlborough shows his tanning
mills, which obtained the premium Of the
/ Lancaster county fair III Is4s. 1t is able
( to clean from 100 to 1910 bushels per hour.
J. Montgomery, of Lancaster, shows his
improved Rockaway fan; II. w. Smith,
of Lancaster county, shows his improved
patent drill, which is recommended for its
strength, durability, and simplicity. G..
Robinson, OF Franklin county, shows Mum
mas patent corn shelter, which obtained
the silver medal at the Maryland State
Fair, held in Baltimore, 1850. William
Crousdale, exhibits his patent seed drill,
and broadcast sower.
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