Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-09-19
BENJAMIN F. wADDY,
Montgomery County
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.


Eastern extremity of Rockville, on
Thursday and Friday, 18th and 18th
instant. The weather was favorable and
the concourse of people more numerous
than on any previous occasion. The
collection of stock of all kinds, except
hogs, was large and highly creditable.
The display of machinery was good. The
exhibition of Fabrics and Vegetables was
unusually large and interesting. The
fronts of the various Tents and Stands
we're beautifully festooned by the ladies
Of the committee of arrangements and
others with flowers and evergreen, strik-
ingly arranged, and with notices in let
tiers of living green. A Band of Music
was in attendance, at intervals enliven-
ing the scene with spirit-stirring strains.
At noon of the first day, Hon. r. I.
BOWIE, acting President, called the So
cicty and visitors to order, and after a
few appropriate remarks, proceeded to
read letters from several gentlemen at
distance, who had been invited to address
the society on this occasion, but were
prevented from so doing by uncomfortable
circumstances. He then introduced Jo-
sEpH II. BRADLEY, Esq, of Washington
city, who, though unexpectedly called
upon, entertained the vast assemblage
with very neat and appropriate extern
poraneous address. Mr.. Bradley was
followed by A. B. DAVIS, Esq, one of
the former Presidents of the society,
whose remarks were of practical and
useful character. When Mr.. Davis had
concluded, the venerable Gro. w. p.
CusTIs and Major GEORGE PETER. de-
livered interesting addresses. All the
speeches were very opposite and highly
applauded.
At the appointed hour. @ o'clock, P.
M. J the Judges assembled the Stand in
the centre of the Riding Circle and the
signal was given for the entrance of fast
stock. a scene was now presented
which battles description. Ali around
was dense throng of interested specta-
tors of all sexes, ages and conditions,
eagerly viewing the spirited competition
that was going on within the ring. This
was new feature in our exhibitions and
certainly not the least attractive, afford
ing all every opportunity to test the
qualities of their stock to great advan-
tage
The several Committees awarded pre-
miums as follows:
HORSES AND MULES.
For the best booded Stallion to
Gassaway Sellman S. 90
For the best blooded Gelding to
Thomas Young 5 90
For the best blooded Brood Mare
to DIR. F. De p Leonard 5 90
For the best blooded Filley to Hy.
Hurley (donated) = 90
For the best pair of blooded Colts
to Richard III. Jones p so
SADDLE HORSES.
For best saddle Stallion to f. N.
Griffith S. 90
For best saddle Mare, to Ignatius
Waters 3 90
For best saddle Gelding to T. N.
Wilson 5 90
For best saddle Filley to Perry
Trail 2 so
QUICK DRAFT HORSES.
For best Gelding to VIM. Brad
dock (donated) SIS 90
For best horse Colt to Jas. Barrett
(Gonated) 2 so
For best pairof Horses for general
purposes to ,Jno. l.. Du6ef (do-
nated) Il 90
HEAVY DRAFT HORSES
For best Filley to L. A. Dawson
(donated) So so
For best horse Colt to Jos. Dyson 2 so
Quick Draft oa Of limits Of Society.
For best Stallion, Black Hawk, to
w. i. Houser (donated) So 90
For best Mare to W. L. Stubbs
(donated) : 5 90
For best saddle Horse to Hy. Hur-
ley (donated) 90
For best Harness Horse to Henry
Burch silver cup, value 5 90
For best Double Team Geo. Wash
ington and Blue Dick. Jr. to
Berritt e. Burch, Washington
City 5 90
For best four-horse team to Alfred
Spates, Cumberland . so
For best two-horse team and supe-
rior reinmanship to Mrs. Alfred
Spates, silver cup, value 90
For best brood Mare and Black
Hawk Colt to G. M. Price (do-
nated) 90
Second best brood Mare to Hy.
Bradley 2 80
For best Native Colt to Sam'l. G.
Veirs, Jr 2 so
For best year old Colt to b. Hal
lowell i 90
The Committee particularly notice
the beautiful Trotting Gelding.
Charlie Boston. exhibited by
Mr. Joseph II. Berritt, ESQ.,, Of
Washington City, which for
symmetry of form, style, action
and speed, cannot be exeelled;
and they award him compli-
mentary premium of (donated) 5 90
For best Jack to Benz. Moffett al 90
MULE AND HORSE TEAMS.
For best Wagon 10 7. w. Stone
street (donated) So so
For best team Of Horses to Thos.
Worthington 90
For best team Of Mules to N. c.
Dickerson X 00