The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-05

drawing water for the multitude. and OK
tolling the merits Of his invention.
Patent churns small mills. orain cptfars
etc, were also exhibited.
Verify, with all the recent irnprovemepfs
in agricultural implements, farming must
soon become a pleasant avocation. II some
enterprising genius win invent some contri-
vance whereby farmer may work his crop
in the shade, he will be held in eternal re-
membEance.
The cattle exhibition was much better
than heretofore. Some very fine blooded
cows calves and bulls We're entered. AS
the owner of a magnificent bovine care
lessly leaned against the broad back of his
animal while answering the numerous
questions propounded TO him, I could but
compare the difference between the present
situation and the would-be-one should
Texas bull be brought into the ring Com
mon cows, calves and oxen, and also cross
breeds, wele on hand. Sheep of improved
breeds were passed upon, and the proper
premiums bestowed.
Lovers OF line horses were surprised and
disappointed at finding so few upon the
ground. Some good colts-one. two and
three year old animals-were entered. A
fine stallion, brought from Kentucky by
Mr.. John Bailey, was awarded the premium
as the best model stallion. He was in
deed, a beautiful creature, but think bet.
ter ones have been exhibited in the same
ring heretofore. Rebel stock was pres.
ent, and bore away premiums.
Races interest stockmen most, but will
speak only OF the most important mile and
repeat. between mare of Dibrell's and
Bailey's Young Rebel. II / understood
rightly, Mr.. Dibrell advised his friends not
to bet on his mare, as he was dubious of
the result; but she easily won the race, and
could have distaneed Young Rebel, | be-
lieye. Her rider reined her tight never
touching her, while the other whipped
furiOusly. Some races in harness offered
opportunities for betting, but are not of
sufficient Importance to justify special men
ton.
A fine Poland-China boar and SOW az
the same breed bore off the premiums. At
fifteen months old this sow weighed SIX
hundred and ten pounds. Prof. NJ. H.
Allis exhibited couple Of pigs, a Berk-
shire and Poland-China, one weighing
one hundred and sixty-two pounds, and the
other one hundred and seventy-two, and
only four months and eight days Old They
are certainly beautiful creatures.
Some very fine poultry was also exhibited.
A gentleman from Seguin, member of the
band which furnished music on the present
occasion, exhibited a good horse, with
well-defined horn three or four inches long,
growing from the root of each ear. Though
no premium was offered FOR 'the best
horned horse" the judges adjudged him
worthy of the blue ribbon, which noticed
1uttering from his horns.
believe Capt. II. S. Parker took more
interest, had on exhibition larger number
of articles, and took away more premiums
than any other man.
The benefit accruing to Gonzales county
rom these fairs are simply incalculable.
Farmers examine the various inventions
carefully, and at the next fair come with
new ones of their own, which haze for their
object the facilitation of farm labor. Be
sides this they see the high estimate placed
upon improved stock of every description,
and are led to their production. Why is
Travis county so far behind in this respectg
Many interesting incidents might be men,
toned, but the crowded state of your
columns forbids
To the gentlemanly attaches OF the Ladcr
Office return thanks for favors received.
The Llder, with its accustomed enterprise,
published good daily reporter, during the
fair. Respectfully, G. j. p.