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able to make while the teams were ploughing, and also after they had left the ground, they were unanimous in awarding the premiums as follows, viz:

1st Premium of $10, to Joseph C. Putnam, of Danvers. $8, to Allen Putnam, of Hamilton.

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$6, to William R. Putnam, of Wenham. $4, to Perley Tapley, of Danvers.

The Committee believe that the ploughing this year, taken altogether, is superior to what they have ever witnessed in any former year, and the ploughs, some of them, were of superior finish and workmanship, and they very much regret, that the comparative ease of draft of some of them, could not have been fairly tested, for want of time, and on account of the ill health of the Chairman of the Committee for that purpose.

All which is respectfully submitted,
For the Committee,

Sept. 29, 1841.

ANDREW DODGE.

WITH HORSE TEAMS.

The Committee on Ploughing with Horse Teams, REPORT:

That there were but two teams entered for premium, both of which did their work in 51 minutes.

To Seth Kimball, of Andover, who did his work with 28 furrows, averaging 6 1-2 inches in depth, without a driver, they award the first premium of eight dollars.

To Perley Tapley, of Danvers, who ploughed 30 furrows, averaging five inches in depth, with a driver, they award the second premium of six dollars.

For the Committee,

THOMAS E. PAYSON.

Georgetown, Sept. 29, 1841.

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REPORT OF THE STATE COMMITTEE.

REPORT OF THE STATE COMMITTEE.

The Committee appointed to award the premiums granted by the Trustees of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, respectfully submit the following REPORT:

They award premiums as follows:

To George Hood, of Lynn, for the best full. blooded bull, of an imported breed, not less than one year old, on satisfactory assurance being given, that he shall be kept for use in some county of the State at least nine months from the day of exhibition,

To Enoch Silsby, of West Bradford, for the second best,

To H. C. Merriam, of Tewksbury, for cow Columbine, for the best full-blooded milch cow, of an imported breed, not less than three nor more than ten years old, with satisfactory evidence as to the quantity and quality of her milk, and the manner in which she has been fed,

To H. C. Merriam, for cow Juno, for the second best,

"To Moses Pettingill, of Topsfield, for the best full-blooded yearling heifer, of imported breed,

To Hobart Clark, of Andover, for the best pair of working oxen, taking into view their size, power and training,

To B. Cole, of Boxford, for the second best, To Daniel Andrews, of Boxford, for the best pair of three years old steers, taking into view their size, power, &c.

To Joshua Hale, of Rowley, for the best milch cow, of native breed, not less than three nor more than ten years old, with satisfactory evidence of the quantity and quality of her milk, and the mode of feeding.

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FRANCIS C. LOWELL.

ON BULLS.

The Committee on Bulls REPORT:

That there were twelve entries for premiums.
One by George Hood, of Lynn, 5 years old.

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Hazen Hazeltine, of Haverhill, 4 years old.
George Spofford, of Georgetown, 3 years old.
Jesse Sheldon, of Beverly, 3 years old.
Paul T. Winkley, of Newbury, 2 years and
9 months old.

D. S. Caldwell, of Newbury, 2 years and
7 months old.

Tappan Pearson, of Newbury, 19 months old.
John Preston, of Danvers, 18 months old.

Enoch Silsbee, of Bradford, 17 1-2 months old.
Thomas E. Payson, of Rowley, 17 months old.
Amos Kimball, of Boxford, 16 months old.

Josiah Crosby, of Andover, 13 months old. The bulls were superior to any seen by the committee at any former Cattle Show in this County.

The bull of Mr. Hood, of Lynn, is unquestionably of first rate stock as to pedigree, as will appear by the statement handed to the Committee, and also by some of his stock this day at the show-but considering his age, and the very superior promise of some of the young bulls, no premium has been awarded him. But considering the interest he has manifested for the Society, by sending his bull to the show, we would recommend to the Trustees to grant him a gratuity of three dollars.

For the bulls of Hazen Hazeltine, George Spofford, Jesse Sheldon, Paul T. Winkley, and D. S. Caldwell, the Committee have awarded no premium, although they are all considered good bulls, and might have obtained premiums at former exhibitions.

The bulls of Thomas E. Payson, and Tappan Pearson were considered very superior animals, both as to appearance and as to pedigree. That of Mr. Payson, being from Mr. Hood's bull.

The bull of Mr. Silsbee, of Bradford, was considered. a fine formed animal, of superior imported stock, and the Committee, with some division, awarded to him the second premium of five dollars.

To the bull of Mr. Crosby, of Andover, the Committee have awarded the first premium of ten dollars, unanimously considering him as to size, form, color, and pedigree, (being from Mr. Hood's bull,) one of the best bulls ever exhibited in this county.

There were two bull calves noticed by the Committee; no statement accompanied either, and the Society offer no premium for stock of this description.

In behalf of the Committee,

MOSES NEWELL.

ON FAT CATTLE.

The Committee on Fat Cattle have attended to that duty, and respectfully REPORT:

That only three pair of oxen were entered for premiums. One pair by Peabody Russell, of Boxford, for which your Committee would recommend there be awarded to him the first premium, for his off ox, $15.

One pair exhibited by Dr. Joseph Kittredge, of Andover, for which your Committee recommend that the second premium be awarded to him for his right ox, $10.

One pair of four years old oxen, by Samuel Jenkins, jun. of Andover, for which your Committee would recommend there be awarded to him the third premium, for the off ox, $5.

A fat cow was entered for a premium by Mehitabel Stickney, of Bradford, which your Committee have duly examined, and would say, that considering the length of time the cow has been dry, and her present state, they are of opinion that a premium cannot be awarded. All of which your Committee respectfully submit. For the Committee,

Georgetown, Sept. 29, 1841.

J. W. ALLEN.

ON WORKING OXEN.

The Committee on Working Oxen and Steers, having attended to that duty, would respectfully REPORT:

There were eighteen pairs of working oxen entered for premium, and four pairs of three year old steers, and three pair of two year old steers. There were fourteen pair of working oxen appeared on the ground. Most of the oxen were very good. Your Committee were unanimous in awarding the premiums as follows:

First premium of ten dollars, to Hobart Clark, of Andover.

Second premium of seven dollars to William B. Cole, of Boxford.

Third premium of five dollars to Josiah Crosby, of Andover.

The first premium of seven dollars to Daniel Andrews, of Boxford, for his three year old steers.

Second premium of five dollars to John Preston, of Danvers, for do.

The first premium of six dollars to Amos Berry, of Andover, for his two year old steers.

The second premium of four dollars to R. H. Chandler, of Andover, for do.

All which is respectfully submitted,

J. H. BARKER,
FRANCIS DODGE,
DEAN ANDREWS,
H. B. SPOFFORD.

Committee.

ON MILCH COWS.

The Committee on Milch Cows and Heifers REPORT: That the Society offers premiums for cows and heifers giving milk, and requires that the owner shall produce satisfactory evidence of the quantity and quality of the milk, and of the manner of feeding. If accurate statements were made by all competitors, they would be

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