Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-20

ground, by iuur exhibitors three Vf " HON re
ceived premiums to which they would iustl,
have been entitled even were the numbe
greatly increased. OF Spanish Merinos Q,
bucks, 30 ewes and 80 lambs were on the ground
The number and value of these two classes o
Mernos arc constantly increasing in this State
And the time is no, far distant when Vernon
will be as much noted for the quality, as it bal
heretofore been for the quantity of this staple
Addison County takes the lead in this march o
improvement, and Rutland, Chiueuden, Wash
inglon aud Windham counties are rapidly fol-
lowing in her wake.
The principal exhibitors Of the long anC
middle wooded sheep weto-Messrs. N. G.
Moore of Westminster, Hall " Abel Of Or.
well and l.. S. Holden Of Shrewsbury. Mr
Moore's sheep are valuable specimens Of the
"Cutswod" and "lrish Smut" breeds, Mr.
Holdep's sheep were Of the New Orlordshire
breed and those of Messrs Hall & Abel were
all Cotswods. We noticed beautiful flock
of South Downs driven on the field for exhibi.
ton only, by an Englishman, whose name we
did not learn. They were recently imported
and were on their way to Kentucky. They
were magnificent specimens Of the purity and
exaciuess Of the English system Of breeding.
The mixed breeds numbered 35, and were from
the towns of Wlliston, Mortified and Corn
wall. But 81 sheep from ont Of the State were
entered. Among these were bucks 9 ewes
and lambs of the Lecesershre breed, exhib-
tied by Mr.. Geo. Wlnterbotom Of La Collie C..
Z. Mr.. w has manifested great interest in
our Fairs, most Of which he has attended,
From this fact as well as from the quality Of
his stock of sheep and horses we Judge him to
be farmer of no ordinary enterprise. He
would not disgrace a Yankee, albeit he lives in
the Queens domnions. Thomas Belts of New
York exhibited South Downs and Cu,swolds,
and W. Summers Of Plaltsburg, N. Y. fur
ushed four samples of his Leicesershires.
AIeagre as was the department Of Cattle at
Rutland last year, the show of neat stock xas
more insignificant: the present season. As we
remarked in our last report the grade Of neat
cattle on the west side of the mountain will not
compare fayorably with that of the Connecticut
River slope and valley. Their attention has
been given more particularly to horses and
sheep Yet, with one exception, TO which ref
erence will soon be made, the exhibition in
this department was not what they might easily
have made it,
OF the Durham stock we will let the Com
n,qee speak for itself. They say:
''Your Committee on thorough bred Durhams
respectfully submit that of the list of entries pre-
sented but eleven claimed the merit Of being thor
oughly bred. Of these portion we're 30 manifest
ly inferior that premium could not with justice
be awarded, while none could claim superior mer-
it.
If the specimens Of this class Of cattle brought to
the grounds, fair representation of the stock
Of our State, surely forced to the conviction
that either our breeders exceedingly careless in
10 selection of their animals from which to breed
they are not sufficiently intelligent as to the i'm
J. rtant points necessary to constitute good ami
NAL.
In the improvements which have been made in
Our tlocks of sheep, we see clearly demonstrated
the results Of liberal outlay, accompanied with in-
teigent and critical regard to the laws of breed
ing. Our focks are now the admiration ofall. So
IN he Improvements of our breeds Of horses
What astonishing results have been attained with
in the short space Of very few years. and this
mainly, h prudent husbandry Of the mere relics
of valuable breeds which had become almost ex-
tinct Among us, regard having been had to the best
class Of animals from which to breed. In the re-
sults which have followed The efforts OF our enter
prising breeders in these departments have we not
the sure evidence that the same dis, .mnatinr
judgment, with the same perseverance applied to
the improyeu ent Of our herds would produce cor
responding results Therefore, without extending
the argument may we not say to our enterprising
farmers
Select the very best animals, even at a large out
lay, ms a standing point. Then having in view a
distinct end to be obtained, pursue a course Of
breeding that will produce the results you desire
nd may ba Al 1
ample and satisfactorily renumeratiye."
Of Devons, 90 were exhibited Herefords.
/; Ayshires, none; Attorney, /; mixed
breeds, 81; natives, 81 working oxen, 90
pairs; steers, "a pairs fat cattle 81, foreign
cattle, /.
Mr.. +. Mech, Jr., Of Shelburne, exhibited
over 20 head of cattle, all from one sire, o
grade Durhams, which were entered 10 tn,
classes of mixed breeds, steers and fat cattle
His % pairs Of three years old steers were The
admiration Of the farmers and attracted much
notice. We think that no other farm in tn,
State can show like number ofs,eers, or man,
Of such marked excellence.
-Four mich cows were entered, which is
total gain from last year. When we see The
profuseness with which the Floral Hall wa.
decorated, and contrast the value of its contents
with the pauciy ofcows on exhibition, the caus,
of the decline in the chief interest of Vernon
in former days is easily accounted for.
The number of swine exhibited was over 100
and most of them were of an excellent grade
Messrs. Drew & Psouty Of the A merican House
Burlington, we're the most extensive exhibitors
Their piggery is a credit to porkdom. Mos
Of the stock in this department was full blood
or grade, Suffolk.
The poultry department comprised 10 coop
of fowls, embracing geese, ducks, and hens o
all the plain and most of the fancy varieties
from the tall Shanghai that looks in at tn,
chamber Window to the little bantam whcl
might easily DO mistaken, in everything saw,
spirit, for dove. Whatever else may be SAT-
of our exposiiions they are not noted for fou
play.
Butter and Cheese, once the pride of Yer
mont farmers, and the superior excellence o
which constituted The browning glory of the
wives and daughters, have given place 10 NOR
mo1nrn housauifarv The na,ru r,oifs ko.