of enforcing a rigid adherence to the production of regular, satisfactory pedigrees, in all the classes of thorough-bred stock. They would, in adverting to a portion of the stock exhibited, "in full dress uniform," remark, that presenting animals pampered by high feeding, will not exactly meet the views or means of the industrious and independent farmers of New-York.

The Judges, the Exhibitors and the Society, are under great obligations to W. H. Sotham, the Superintendent of this department, for his services. The arrangement of the ground, with the arena for the cattle, and a stand for the Judges, was most admirable; upon former occasions, the Judges have been precluded from free communication and conversation with each other, from the per tinacious intrusion of strangers or parties interested in the stock. The Judges were on the present occasion relieved from all such annoyances, and they strongly recommend in future, a strict adherence to this arrangement.

SHORT HORN Cows.

Judges.-George Cadwallader, Ch'n, Philadelphia; James C. Kinnaird, Lexington, Ken.; Henry Parsons, Guelph, C. W.; Thos. Bell, Morrisania; E. P. Prentice, Albany.

Best cow over 3 years old, L. G. Morris, Fordham; "Azelia," 6 years old, $25. 2. L. G. Morris, for his imported cow, "Oxford." 7 years old, $15. 3. S. P. Chapman, Clockville; for his cow "Ruby," 6 years old, $5.

Best 2 years old heifer, L. G. Morris, Fordham; for his imported heifer "Oxford," $20. 2. S P. Chapman, heifer" Duchess," $10. 3. Lewis F. Allen, Black Rock; "Lydia," $5.

Best 1 year old heifer, N. J. Becar, Long Island; imported heifer "Apricot," $15. 2. J. M. Sherwood, Auburn; "Pansy 4th," $10. 3. S. P. Chapman, heifer "Ruby 2d," $5.

Best heifer calf, S. P. Chapman, heifer calf "Hilpa," $10. 2.

E. W. Sheldon, Sennett; "Lucilla 4th," Trans. and $3.

Best 3 cows and 3 heifers, owned by exhibitor, S. P. Chapman, 3 cows, "Charlot e," " Daisy 3d," "Ruby;" 3 heifers, " Duchess," 66 Ruby 2d," "Hilpa," $25.

The Judges, in awarding the premiums, have been guided by a rigid inquiry into "the purity of their blood" of the animals offered for competition, selecting them with a view to their profit,

not only to the butcher, but also for the dairy. They would notice with special commendation the cow Pansy 3d, belonging to Col. Jno. M. Sherwood, who, according to the opinion of some of the Judges, was not only entitled to a premium, but even to stand well on the list.

In the class of yearling heifers, the Judges had more difficulty than in relation to any other. There were quite a number presented, of very great and nearly equal excellence, and it was only after repeated comparisons and much discussion, a majority came to the conclusion already given They however agree in commending in the highest terms the heifers "Red Rose the 4th," and "Young Lady Sale," belonging to Col. Sherwood.

DEVONS-BULLS.

Judges. Joshua R. Lawton, Ch'n, Great Barrington; Pomeroy Jones, Oneida; James Battersby, Albany.

Best bull over 3 years old, W. P. & C. S. Wainright, Rhinebeck, $25. 2. E. N. Thomas, Rose, certificate-his bull having previously received the same prize. 3. M. C. Remington, Sennett, $5. Best 2 years old bull, L. H. Colby, Scipio, $20. 2. Samuel Baker, Edmeston, $10. 3. Albert Allen, Jordan, $5.

Best 1 year old bull, L. H. Colby, Scipio, 15. 2. Ambrose Stevens, New-York, $5.

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Best bull calf, Miles Vernon, Stafford, $10. 2. Ambrose Stevens, New-York, Trans. and $3.

Seventeen bulls, three years old and upwards, were offered for premium, most of which were worthy of high commendation, and the committee had some difficulty in deciding upon the true merits of some of these beautiful animals, as they consider size in a Devon bull to be very desirable and important to the breeder. At the same time, if you have size and have not the desired requisite qualities that will constitute a perfect animal, it would be better to obtain one as near perfection as possible, with medium size, as it is easier to increase the size and retain the fine handling qualities and symmetry, than it is to breed into shape from a coarser animal having the other desired qualities. From these causes arose the difficulty your committee had in making the selection from sev

enteen beautiful animals, competing for the Society's premiums, and only three of those could be so honored. The great object of your committee was to select the largest of those animals that embraced the most good points, with the most perfect symmetry.

There is one quality in the bull which should never be lost sight of, and yet very hard to be defined or correctly ascertained, that is, the milking qualities that he may possess, as derived from the sire and dam from which he was bred. The great value that a cow possesses, is her milk, both quantity and quality, and it is as important that a bull should possess that quality as it is that the cow possess it. Breeders and importers of blooded cows and bulls should be very careful to select their animals in reference to this great and important quality.

Seven bulls that were two years old, entered the field of competition, the most of which were of a high order, both as it respects size and symmetry. There were in the field nine bulls that were one year old; these young, smooth, fine haired, mahogany stamped animals, though not numbering with the three years old and upwards, yet will, with proper care, stand in a contest on the field of competition, at their ripened age of three years old, unmatched and without a rival.

But a large force was exhibited of the younger class; twentyfive in number, which were entered as competitors for the Society's premium, besides many others, for show, of a cross bread, some of which would have graced the exhibition of any State, at their annual fair. But there were only two premiums to be awarded on this class of beautiful young animals, whose promise is great with proper care. At the first view, many might feel that the Society should have put more money into the hands of their committee, to have encouraged this last, class of young Devons; but as there is so much risk in calves, respecting their keeping-their shape, and growing into shape as they mature-that it is hardly worth while to appropriate money to much amount, to be given

out by a committee as a premium, or premiums, on animals that change as much as calves do in their growth.

Your committee would express their gratification in viewing, as a whole, the stock of Devon bulls, and would say, without fear of contradiction, that the State of New-York has never, at any exhibition since its commencement, graced its show grounds with as many fine animals as the present. The encouragement held out by the Society to importers, and the rearing of blooded stock, is liberal, and calculated to improve, to a very great extent, the stock of her own State, as well as the rest of the Union and the neighboring Provinces.

DEVONS-Cows.

Judges-R. C. Gapper, Chairman, Thornhill, C. W.; Wm. F. Coan, Lodi, Seneca county; E. S. Hubbard, Youngstown, Lorrain county, Ohio.

Best cow over 3 years old, W. P. & C. Wainright, Rhinebeck, "Nonpareille," $25. 2. L. G. Morris, Fordham, $15. 3. A. Stevens, New-York, $5.

Best 2 year old heifer, R. H. Van Rensselaer, Morris, Otsego co., $20. 2. L. G. Morris, Fordham, $10. 3. M. Vernon, Stafford, $5.

Best 1 year old heifer, A. Stevens, New-York, $15. 2. W. P. & C. S. Wainright, Rhinebeck, $10. 3. M. C. Remington, Sennett, $5. Best heifer calf, R. H. Van Rensselaer, Morris, $10. 2. H. N. Washbon, Morris, Trans. and $3.

Best 3 cows and 3 heifers, E. P. Beck, Sheldon, $25. Three cows by A. Stevens, highly commended. 3 cows and 3 heifers by Wm. Garbutt, highly commended. 1 Devon cow by J W. Hamlin, highly commended. 1 Devon cow by S. Baker, Edmeston, commended. 1 two year old heifer by M. Vernon, commended. 1 yearling heifer by M. Vernon, highly commended. 1 two year old heifer by L. G. Morris, Fordham, highly commended. 1 yearling heifer by W. P. & C. S. Wainright, highly commended.

The Judges on Devon cows having carefully examined the numerous and excellent animals in this class, have found great difficulty, in several instances, in coming to a decision, owing to the great similarity in the excellent points and beauty of the animals exhibited.