Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-09-22
G1a.cbmqu & statr Journal.
sY E.p. WALTON
THE VERMONT STATE FAIR.

l2th, and continued four days All things
considered, the Fair was deemed a success.
The display of horses was very fine and in
mont. The show OF sheep was also excel
lent. Among the Gait nearly all the inn
I proved breeds were represented, but the ma
jority we're Of native grades, and an increas-
ed interest in neat cattle was manifest. The
entries Of swine were few and poor. OF
poultry Messrs. Allen, of Vergennes, made
an exhibition Of over forty different varieties.
There we're few choice specimens of
ftults and vegetables, though flowers predom-
mated Mrs. L. c. Worcester, Of Thetford,
had beautiful mound Of pansies circle
and basket Of dowers-a magnificent dis
play-and mound Of 70 varieties of YER
benas. Sugar and honey we're not largely
represented. In the department of house
hold manufactures and fancy articles, there
was an almost endless variety Of pictures,
embroidery and fancy work. The receipts
former years, it being estimated that 10, 900
people we're in attendance.
Among the leading feature during the
continuance Of the fair were the evening ag-
ricultural discussions. That Of Tuesday eve
ming on the question " Is it expedient to al
low the race Of Morgsn horses to become ex-
tinct,' wss mainly pa, ticipated in by John
Gregory Of Mortified and Seward Tucker Of
In l.ko
Morgan horse had contributed greatly to the
wealth of Vermont since the Introduction Of
the original Justin Morgan in 1895, and
he thought this Doble breed of horses should
hand Mr.. Tucker insisted that there were no
Morgan horses Of pure blood in ,heState, and
that hume dealers were endeAvoring to per-
petuate name for which there was no found
alton. He would perpetuate race that had
the characteristics of the old Morgan horse.
Others followed in spirited remarks and
the meeting considered one Of importance
and instruction.
The discussion on Wednesday evening on
" w hat is the best breed OF cattle inVermont,'
was opened by Daniel Kimball Of North
Clarendon who favored the Durhsms, think
log them far most profitable, Mr.. Sanford Of
Orwell followed arguing in favor of the De-
Won breed, " lille Mr.. Allen Of Vergennes stat
ed that in his neighborhood both had been
tried and the former bad superseded the latter,
the Durhams being considered OF double the
market value. Other speakers presented the
claims of various other breeds having
his iavoIite and serving to bring out interest
ng points and render the evenings interview
one Of profit.
On Thursday, the exhibition Of matched
aud single horses was made on the track
The display was fully equal to former exhi-
billions and created more than usual interest.
AT p. m, J. W. Patterson Of New Hamp-
shire, delivered an able and eloquent address,
Astounding in practical suggestions of intrin-
sic value TO the people, who received them
with marked attention. Col. Walter Harr-
man, of Concord, N. H., followed in a few
pertinent remarks, in which be paid high
compliment to the brave men and fair women
OF Vermont, which was received with hearty
cheers. After the addresses there was dis
play of female equestranship, at which Miss
Hattie Stevens, of Jamaica Plains, Macs
took the premium. Her steed went the mile
in beautiful style under her guidance in 2:3O.
he evening discussion was on "Sheep
BreedIng" and opened by Hon. Hampden Cults
OF BrattlebJIo, who believed the State adapt
ed to sll kinds of sheep; though he had no
particular breeds TO advocate, he felt that
the success OF the sheep breeders OF Yer
mont had been creditable and was a source
of State pride. Mr.. Mead Of Cornwall said
that 10 make sheep breeding profitable The
breeder must be possessed OF natural quail
ifcatons, and should not keep SO large a
fIck but that he could have an intimate
knowledge of the characteristics of each
sheep. As to himself he would choose
neither extreme OF coarse OF foe wooded,
preferring a medium quality. The discus
sion assumed the character of an excited de-
bate, 10 which various gentlemen participated
and served to develope the fact that, as in
the question Of horses, a high sounding
name pleases the fancy of some, while others,
less pretentious, were satisfied with good
animal, regardless of name or origin
On Friday promiscuous driving and trials
of speed came off, with grand match for the
sweepstakes premium. The first prize was
taken by the black stallion Woodstock,-
time, 2 40, with track in bad condition. The
announcement of awards was then made and
we publish names of such as received pre-
miums for this vicinityI
CATrLR-Devons George Davis, East
Montpelier, for 2nd best bull, years old
and over, SIC 90; best and Sd bes, cows,
Sl2, do. IS; best yearling heifers, Sl4.
DhIrhGms. T. Gray, East Mont
pelier, for bull years old, Dad. SO.
Observation-Disclosures and other Jloods.-
Fillies years old and under 6ve-E. w.
Ormsby, East Montpelier, lst, Sc,
! Sherman Morgdns Stations 6 years old
and over, G. Joslyn, Wakefield, Sd, IS