Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-09-20
THE STATE FAIR.
THIRD DAY THURSDAY, SEPT. l.

This being tho great day Of the fair, the
attendance is at its height, probably not less
than $1,000, aud perhaps more 10000 tick
cts had been sold at two o'clock In the
morning we devoted our time. to the cattle
stalls, beginning with the
suoRTnoRNs.
Prominent among these stood the small
but choice herd of II. G. Cleveland, of Cow
entry, headed by the four-year-old bull
Young Hero, weighing 2l00 lbs. A two
year.old bull, Sam Thorne, weighing ITO
lbs, aud the yearing, Grand Duke Alexis,
were as fine specimens of the bovine race as
can be seen in any part of the country. Six
COWS and hefers make up the number Of Mr..
Clevelaud's herd on exhibition, all Bates
stock of the highest excellence.
Next we come to the very choice herd Of
Geo. l.. Reynolds, OF Burlington, selected
from among the best herds in this and ad- |
joining states. The leader is the fine bull
Roam Prince. Royal Prince yearling bull
is a very promising animal. Some eight fine
COWS, heifers and calves, including one COW,
entered also in the class Of fat cattle, make |
up list of which Mr.. Reynolds may lie
Justly proud.
T.. Hovey, of Waterford shows the bull
Prince, noble animal, the choice COW Pride
of Autumn, (selected from the herd Of those
famous breeders, the Winslows, Of Putney,)
COWS Rose 9th and 9th, which together with
some good grade steers, make a valuable
contribution to the interest Of the fair.
Speaking of grades, we should have said, in
mentioning Mr.. Clevelands cattle, that in
addition to his pedigree herd, he has on ex-
hibition number of Kentucky Shorthorns
of his own breeding, undoubtedly Of pure
blood and of great excellence, but entered as
grades under the rules Of the society.
S. S. Stoddard shows two grade Shorthorn
steer calves, six months old, weighing 534
lbs. each, and girthing 4 #. 7 in. Though
not related, they are as near alike as twins
could be.
l.. G. Fisher, of Cabot, has pair OF red
three-y year -old-steers, weighing 3l66 lbs, the
handsome two year-old bull, Oxford Prince,
1875 lbs, a two-year-old heller. ITO lbs,
and seven months heifer calf 500 lbs.
h. o. 4 j. Bemis, of East Burke, show
some remarkable cows, both in point Of size
and general excellence also neat bull
calf, Star Of Lyndon, and grade helfer hard
to beat
VIM. Gilfllan, of Barnet, shows nice
pair of steer calves, and the Messrs. Fair.
banks pair of fat cattle, e-years-od and
weighing 4l00 lbs, that attracted much no.
tice. They show also three other pairs t. &
and years old, and weighing respectively
1000, 400 and $500 lbs.
DgvoNs.
Daniel Davis Il Sons, of Windsor, and ii.
NJ. Hall, of East Burke, are the principal
exhibitors IN this class, and show as fine
specimens as could be seen anywhere. Mr..
Davis senior has been breeder of Devons
for upwards of 80 years, seeking the choicest
blood whenever it was to be had. His herd
ON exhibition consists of two-year-od bull,
a bull calf, four cows, six hciiers and two
heifer calves.
Mr.. Halls stock were not in the stalls
when we made our rounds, but We learn that
they are of the highest class of Devons, bred
with skill and care, and probably not sur.
passed, if equaed, in the state.
j. x $. $. Walker show very superior
pair OF three-year-old Devon steers.
DUTCH OR HoLsTEIN.
Thomas Baker, of Barton, exhibits the
choicest examples of his fne herd, frequently
alluded to in the FARMER. His bull IIol.
lander, two yearlng bulls, bull calf four
heifers aud one heiier calf make up display
that is well deserving the notice which the
peculiar color and markings of the stock al.
ways attract. When we add that their
record as dairy stock is not easily equaled,
we give their prime claim upon the attention
of our farmers. In regard to the beef quail
tiles of this breed, We have lately had the
opportunity Of some conversation with MIR.
Mcdonald, of Ryegate, who has been famil-
lar with it from its first importation by Con-
sui Jarvis and he says that it has always
stood well with drovers, and commanded a
first class price. He has seen great many
Of this breed slaughtered, and never saw a
LIVERY" or black meated animal among
them, but the flesh always has good color
and is well marbled with fat
In the afternoon the principal attraction
has been the address of
HORACE GREELEY,
which is given in full upon the last page OF
the FARMER. Mr.. Greeley was introduced
by Henry Clark, Esq, the secretary Of the
society, and was respectfully listened 10 by
the people, although among the large audi.
ence but few were able to hear much of what
he said. After the address Mr.. Greeley took
general tour of the grounds and examined
with evident satisfaction the animals, imple-
ments and other articles on exhibition He
expected to be in st. Johnsbury Wednesday,
but he went into u BARRIERS shop at Spring.
field to be shaved, and under the soothing
! influence Of the knight of the razor became
oblivious Of the flight Of time, aud so the
tram went of without him.
The race open to all horses in the state
that never trotted better than three minutes,
took place at three o'clock. There were
: eleven entries, only nine of which appeared
on the track, and the race was won in three
straight heats by the brown gelding Ben,
owned by Horace Peck, Of Passumpsc time,
2.47, 2.42 l-2 and 2.4j. Second money to
gray mare Nancy Allen, owned by h. S.
Stowell, of Cornwall. Third money to Linn
Der jim, owned by j. Hobson, of Bradford.
The $50 race took place at half.past four.
There were five entries, but only four appear
cd on the track, and the race was won in
three straight heats by the bay mare Miner.
va, owned by A. IL. Danforth, Of Rutland ;
time, 2.44 II, 2.40 and 2.37 Ia Second
, money to the sorrel gelding Tidal Wave,
owned by G. w. Bailey, of Montpelier.
Third money to the brown gelding Bailey,
owned by Jerry Drew, Of st. Johnsbury
FOURTH DAY; FRIDAY SEPT ID.
Though this day was rainy, and much Of
! the stock as well as many other articles were
withdrawn, the attendance was quite large,
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In noticing the various attractions of this
fair we have not attempted to say much
about the horses, mainly because the FARMER
reporter feels his want of horse knowl-
edge If not of horse sense" But while he