Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-09-25

tracted much attention and elected numerous
concentrations from the best Judges of that de-
scription of stock. II. w. Lester of Rutland
had a herd Of nine thorough bred Durhams in
Guiding all ages, and showing Enthusiastically his
enterprise, sagacity, and skill as a breeder of
blood stock. Fine, pure bred Durhams were
also shown by ]. NJ Dodge of Stowe, +. d.
Bush of Shoreham, w. II. Sherman of New
Haven, &C., &C. But we must rot fail to speak
of the Durhams from our own county, exhibited
by Mark Crawford and the Messrs. Winslow of
Putney. These gentlemen have shown high
ly commcndable spirit of improvement in the
way of introducing pure blood cattle. Mr..
Crawford exhibited his two years old Durham
bull, which for symmetry ofproportion and gen.
eral style of appearance, is seldom rivalled. He
had also some likely grade cattle in part the get
of his bull, and showing his fine qualities as
sire. The Messrs. Winslow ais, exhibited a SUI
perb two years old Durham bull, ayearling hei-
fer, and two bull calves, all thorough bred, as
well as several grade cattle. The premiums
awarded are a suitable commentary upon the
excellence of their stock. OF )evons, w. II.
Sanford of Orwell, Daniel Da'is of Windsor,
Timothy Davis of East Montpelier, Lyman Brig
ham of Essex, W. A. Robinson of Fairfax, ].
II. Walbridgc of Bennington, &C., &C., each
made highly creditable exhibitions. The show
of Devon cattle was exceedingly beautiful, rich,
and valuable, and indicates very great and
growing improvement in this important depart
Inent of stock OF Hcrefords, there were but
few on exhibition, though it is known that sew
eral choice herds of full blood cattle Of this
breed have been recently introduced in various
quarters of the State. Where the object of the
farmer is to produce beef cattle, of early matu-
rity, and easily and cheaply fattened, or great
lusty steers and working oxen for the yoke
nothing can be better than the Hcrefords-
Messrs. Henry and Austin Dean of West Sails
bury Geo. W. Brownell of Williston, and 9TH
ers, showed some fine stock. There were also
exhibited several grade cows and other cattle of
merit, as well as several pairs of working oxen
In this connection we must not omit mention of
Ezra Meech's herd of about forty head of young
grade CATTLE from Shelburne. Mr.. Mech is
the most extensive farmer in Vermont, and in
the raising of grade stock he has probably no
superior His cattle were large, finely proper
toned and indicated great promise for the dali
ry yoke or the shambles.
The sheep of Vermont are too well known to
require remark. 1t is a sufficient indication of
the near approach our breeders have made to
perfection, to observe their readiness to compete
with the whole world in this department. At
their own suggestion competition for the prem
iums in the several classes of fine wool sheen.
was invited from every part of the country. No
distinctions were made in the premium list be-
tween exhibitors from this State and those of
other States and provinces. The show was
large and, in comparison with those of preced-
ing years, exhibited as much progress as is pos
sibe when their previous advanced state is con-
sidered The premium list indicates the results
of the investigations made by the committees.
Less attention has been paid to the large and
middle-wooled sheep i'll this State, consequent
ly the breeders in this department suffer more
in competition with their Canadian neighbors.
ha MRfaH honS the e. very first S@ this side
OF the Atlantic as breeders of the Cotswold and
Leicester sheep. ]. ID. Johnson of Westmins-
ter, has made considerable progress in this
branch OF stock growing, having commenced, in
part with stock from the flock of Messrs. Win
terbottom. In few years he will find as little
difficulty from foreign competition as his fine
wool growing neighbors at present experience
Where but few sheep are kept the long wooled
mutton varieties are undoubtedly the most prof
able, as they meet in flesh, lanmbs and wool,
all the demands for home consumption.
The exhibitions of swine, poultry, dairy pro-
ducts, sugar, vegetables, &C., will compare IA
vorably with those of preceding years.
The Mechanics Hall contained much larger
variety of valuable articles and products than
ever before was presented at an exhibition of
this Society. Especially was it rich in agricul-
tural implements, and manufactures illustrative
Of the skill of our own artizans. From scales
and carriages to drain tile were articles of all
sorts combining in large measure the useful
Will iie ocautiiui, anu uolib nonor 10 the minds
that conceived and the hands that wrought their
fair proportions and beautiful finish. These
various specimens of handicraft furnished con-
elusive evidence that were Vermonters to turn
their principal attention from stock-growing, in
which they have no superiors, to the several de-
partments of mechanical industry, which form
so large a share of the business of their neigh
bors who are less favored in soil and the natu-
raj facilities for agriculture they would have no
reason to fear competition.
To the people, and especially to the ladies, 'of
Burlington and vicinity, are the members of the
society under obligations for the beautiful dis
play of flowers, &C., in Floral Hall. That this
department of the Fair was well cared for the
constant presence of visitors as well as the re-
port of the committees abundantly prove. Ma.
ture has so surrounded that section of Vermont
with all that is beautiful and lovely, charming
to the eye and gratifying to refined taste, that
the people of that region could not fail to make
display on such an occasion creditable to them
selves, and pleasing to the visitors.