FOURTH NATIONAL EXHIBITION BY THE MM ^ktts 3^0ritnltmll^0detg, TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and llth, 1856. FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OFFERED IN PREMIUMS. WASHINGTON 1856. L FOURTH NATIONAL EXHIBITION BY THE liiM Stales g^0ritnl{llraIS0cictg, TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBEE 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, 1856. FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OFFERED IN PREMIUMS. WASHINGTON 1856. OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. FOR THE YEAR 1856. PRESIDENT, MARSHALL P. WILDER, of Massachusetts. VICE J. D. Lang, Maine. H. F. French, N. H. Fred. Holbrook, Vermont. Simon Brown, Mass. Jos. J. Cooke, R. L John A. Rockwell, Conn. J. P. Beekman, New York. George-Vail, New Jersey. Isaac Newton, Penn. J. W. Thomson, Delaware. Anthony Kimmell, Maryland. G. W. P. CusTis, Virginia. H. K. BURGWYN, N. C. R. F. W. Alston, S. C. Richard Peters, Ga. C. C. Clay, jr., Ala. M. W. Phillips, Miss. John Perkins, La. J. T. Worthington, Ohio. PRESIDENTS, W. L. Underwood, Ky. John Bell, Tenn. Joseph A. Wright, Ind. J. A. Kennicott, 111. Thomas Allen, Mo. RoswELL Beebe, Ark. J. C. Holmes, Mich. D. C. Yulee, Florida. T. J. Rusk, Texas. J. W. Grimes, Iowa. Charles Durkee, Wis. P. Lord, California. W. W. Corcoran, D. C. Jose M. Gallegos, New Mexico. H. H. Sibley, Minnesota. P. W. GiLLETT, Oregon. C. Lancaster, Washington Ter. Edward Hunter, Utah. , Bird B. Chapman, Nebraska. EXECTjnVE COMMITTEE, John A. King, N Y. A. L. Elwyn, Penn. D. J. Browne, D. C. John Jdnes, Del. N W. Dean, Wisconsin. Wm. H. H. Taylor, Ohio. Richard P. Waters, Mass. SECRETARY, WlLLlAi^ S. King, Boston, Mass. TREASURER, B. B. French, Washington, D. C. >SR LOCAL COMMITTEES OF ARRilNGEMENTS. Gen. Robert Patterson, Chairman. On Cattle — General George Cadwallader, Charles Kelly, General George M. Keim, Edward Wartman, Aaron Clement, Hon. F. W atts, Edwin Moore. On Horsex — Charles F. Lex, Charles Lloyd, Dennis Kelly, M. Trean- er, Owen Jones, Thos. S. R. Fassett, John Lardner, James M. Hammi\l. On Sheep and Sivine — Aaron Clement, John Gross, Joshua Eyre, Owen Sheridan,. George Pepoer Norris. V On Grounds and Buildings — John Rice, David Landreth, C. W. Harrison, Dr. A. L. Elwyi:, Aaron Clement, John M'Gowan, J. E. Mitchell, Saml. Williams, C. F. Lex, Wister Morris. H. L, Twaddell. On Railroads — A. S. Roberts. T. T. Firth, James G. Smith, Edward Smith, Gustavus Logan, R. S. Field. On Banquet — Samuel V. Merrick, Morton M'Michael, P. C. Ellmaker, obert Cornelius, Clayton B. Lamb. On Finance — David S. Brown, John Grigg, Thomas Alllbone, George H. Stuart, Joseph B. Myers. On Police — Thomas Smith, Harry Conrad, John R. Penrose, P. C. Ellmaker, Captain Thomas C. James. On Implements — Dr. James A. M'Crea, Isaac Pearson, John C. Cres- son, John P. Verree, David George. On Poultry — A. T. Newbold, William G. Warder, Paschall Morris' Joseph Harrison, F. G. Wolbert, David Taggart, W. A. BaU, Dr. C. Crabb. On Farm Prodace — C. W. Harrison, S. C. Willets, William Stavely, John George. Craig Biddle, George Blight. '^ , / On i^r?/77— Robert Buist, J. L. Darlington, J. F. Knorr, J. D- y Fulton, E. W. Keyser. y y On Wine — Morton M'Michael, Sidney George Fisher, Dr. A. L. Ken- nedy, A. J. Antelo, G. B. Presbury, Thomas P. Remington. On Correspondence and Invitations — Dr. A. L. Elwyn, Col. William . Patterson, S. A. Mercer, Joseph Patterson, Harry Ingersoll. j On Printing and Publication — P. R. Freas, Jesper Harding, Harry SCjConrad, William C. Ludwig, William P. Tathem. ^ Executive Committee — David Landreth, Gen. George Cadwalader, C* F. Lex, Aaron Clement, John Rice, D. S. Brown, S. V. Merrick, Dr. A- X L. Elwyn, Dr. J. A. M'Crea, C. W. Harrison, A. S. Roberts, R. Buist» /Morton M'Michael, P. R. Freas, A. T. Newbold, Thomas Smith. / Commissioners on Railroad Transportation — John Edgar Thompson, k/ .' for the Western roads; S. M. Felton, tor the Southward; William D. ^ ' Lewis, for the North- Westward ; William H. Gatzmer, for the North- y Eastward ; J. Butterfield, Utica, for Western New Yvrk and Canada f roads ; and Genery Twitchell, Boston, for the Eastern roads. X Assistant Secretary — John McGowan. v/ Assistant Treasurer — C. W. Harrison. SUPERINTENDENTS Of Grounds, &c John Rice, Of Cattle Aaron Clement. Of Horses, Chas. F. Lex, Of Sheep, Chas. Morrell, Of Swine, Owen Sheridan, Of Implements, Dr. Jas. A. M'Crea, Of Poultry, F. G. Wolbert, Of Fruit, Robt. Buist, Of Wine, Morton McMichael, Of Farm Produce, Saml. C. Willetts, Of Forage David A. Cornog, Architect, Jno. M. Gries, CHIEF MARSHAL.— Thomas C, James. Aids. -Thos. Smith, Jas. G. Smith. R. B. Price, A. T. Newbold, M. G. Evans, S. B. Thomas, John Lardner, E. M. Hopkins, J. P. Wilson, J. D. Sheaff, John Wagner, Robt. Thompson, Aids. — John D. Blight, T. Wharton Fisher, E. C. Wharton, Wm. Camac, A. W. Negus, Saunders Lewis, R. G. Devereaux, F. S. Lewis, Saml. Shoher, John Penrose, Henry C. Drayton, H. L. Biddle. Committee of Reception. — Ron. Richard Vaux, Mayor of Philadel- phia ; the Vice-President of the Society ; the Executive Committee ; Dr. A. L. Elwyn, of Penn, ; Ben : P. Poore, of Mass. FOURTH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF THE Mmk)i States ^qriciiItHral ^miis, '€ AT PHEIIiADEKSSiAr '^ ^ , ■■■■ ' ' ■ - ■ ^ 4I OCTOBHOtiir-Stlir-^iirlOtK arailth, 1856. - OFFICE, Eim*4BSLPai.V AGRICULTURAL ROOMS, 160 CHESTNUT STPEET ¥- GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS. The "fif flaaaBB r Annual Exhibition of the United States 'Agricultural Society, will be held at TVtWFiTiTQaT (■ PWht- l^plp^"^.} on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thus§4ay»>|Eriday and Satur- day, i^Ctob©* ^h, ^, 9|i, 1^ and ^^Jm^ gates will be opened for the admission of tlie public, from 8 A. M., until sun- down, of each day. Tiie Marshals and the Superintendents of the various classes will meet at the President's Marquee, at 8 o'clock A. M., on Tues- \ j day.Jrth., to perfect arrangements for the day. SUPERINTENDENTS. The Superintendents are required to take particular charge of all matters in their respective departments, and see that they are properly arranged, for easy approach and examination. A Superintendent will accompany each set of Judges, and point out the difierent animals and articles to be exhibited. They will .?. also see that horses and cattle are provided with halters, by their owners, and suitably arranged for exhibition each day. THE JUDGES. By consulting the Programme, Judges will ascertain at what hours of each day the different classes of animals will be exhibit" ed ; and each Committee is earnestly requested to report them- selves at the President's Marquee, at least one hour previous to the time specified for entering on their duties. The books of entries will be delivered every morning at 9 o'clock, at the President's tent, to the Judges who are to serve for the day ; or sooner, if the chairman desires to assemble his Com- mittee for preliminary examinations. The Judges will, at their discretion, appoint a time for the eX' amination of animals iaiilMitliiBlwMs:, of which due notice will be o-iven, through the Superintendents, to exhibitors ; the exhibition in the cattle rings or on the track, will take place punctually at the houi-s hereinafter specified. The Judges will report not only the animals and articles entitled to premiums, but also those next in merit, in each class, to meet the continfency of any objection which may arise to the awards, and also that they may receive suitable commendation. Any animal or article which, in the opinion of the Judges, deserves a special commendation, will be so reported to the Executive Committee. Regard will be had to the purity of blood, as established by pedigree, symmetry, size, and general characteristics of the several breeds of animals ; and the Judges will make proper allowance for age, feeding, and other circumstances. TJiey are expressly re' qidred not to give encouragement to over-fed animals in the breeding classes. K not satisfied as to the regularity of the enti-ies in their respec- tive classes, they will apply to the Secretary for information; and should there still be any doubt, after examination ; or, if any ani- mal or article is of such a character as not to be entitled to exhi- bition in competition, they will report the facts to the Secretary, for the consideration of the Executive Committee, that such course may be adopted as the case may require. A^v- No petson who is an exhibitor can act as Judge on the class in which he exhibits. And, during the examinations of the Judges, if any person interferes with them, by letter or otherwise, he will be excluded from the competition. But exhibitors, when re- quested, are expected to make verbal or written statements con- cerning their contributions. When animals or articles are not deemed Avorthy of a premium, the judges will, in all cases withhold it. An animal or article entered for exhibition in one class cannot compete for premium in any other ; but cattle in other classes are not prohibited from com- peting for the Herd Premium or as County Teams ; nor at ' a J Hiowg /t^V^^- <1^ entered for exhibition from competing for premiums for speed. Judges are particularly requested to hand in their reports (oi t c i ept I t >n... :A EiJ:rJjJ!.l d.Op'eeaV'oir tJ > m.'iri^7', )f'no the Secretary, «it ^^^ ^-p.^'^*^ n o u ' W iW . jSji da y , and as one great object of the Society is to col- lect valuable information upon the subject-matter of the. exhibi- tion, the several committees are requested to gather all the infor- mation possible from exhibitors in their classes, and to make their reports as full as time and circumstances will permit. Notice of intention to enter live stock, and all other contribu- o^ tions, -wsBt be sent to the Secretary on or before (j^alpjimiiiifHj ■ that proper arrangements may be made for their accommodation. Letters may be addressed to the Secretary at £|alp», or to ^^^/>^ ','C, ./C Assistant Secretary at Phil w iu i i f Wa . fi^-i/'J^ <^rx^e i: C-<^-.i^Qfiaktittg>.^^-^ (and straw for litter,) with water, will be supplied without cliarge ; so that animals, on their arrival, may be driven to the Show Grounds, and ^^^ JHHUnot be removed! till the Exhibition is closed. >^ Grain for stock will also be upon the Ground, and will be furnished to those ^^ho desire it, at the market price. In Class V. (Poultry) it is expected that every trio will con- sist of a cock and two hens. The coops of all specimens must be labelled with what the exhibitor believes to be the true name. Ex- hibitors are expected to furnish their own caj^es ; but no rough or clumsy ones will be admitted. AUi cases iiiould be made light aud tasteful, and as small as convenieJit. fer the Pake of unJ- formity, itiixeeamifteBdiid-tliat they be made of 3-4 inch stutf, and be 3G inches iu length, 28 inchesi hig.lv,94id 2-i inches deep, with ■^^'^ Claimants for premiums on Grain and Root crops^, are r^^StS^ii to furnish to the Secretary in writing, on or before' the first day of the Exhibition, a statement of the following particulars: A de- scription of the soil ; the value of the land ; the amount of taxes ; the value and the kind of manure used ; the expense of preparing the ground, and sowing or planting ; of cultivating and harvesting the crop ; and the total value of the crop raised ; that at a glance, the net profit of the production may be seen. EAILROAD ARRANGEMENT. Arrangements have been made with the roads named below to^ return stock and articles free of charge, on presentation of the Secretai-y's certificate that the same has been on Exhibition : — Pennsylvania Central Eoad, running from Philadelphia to Pitts- burgh; the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Road, connecting with Columbus and Cincinnati, and extending to Fort Wayne, Ind. ; the Philadelphia and Baltimore, and Baltimore and Ohfo Roads, extending to Wheeling, 0. ; the Camden and Amboy]JRoad, from Philadelphia to New York ; the Philadelphia and Elmira Road, and thence via Buffalo, to Canada and to Cincinnati ; and the principal Roads throughout New England. On most, if not on all of tliese Roads, excursion tickets will be issued. 10. PRICES OF ADMISSION. The charges for admission to the grounds, will be as follows : Single admission to the grounds, - . - - ^fi»* jT^ No Season Tickets will be issued. Members of the Society, . . - - - Free. • Admit iT Ji ic ^To'llig'^gtgTid lair extra charge - of . - - 'Ji8 Tickets to the Banquet, - - - - - 1 00 Fees for Annual Membership, - - - - 2 00 do Life do - - 10 00 ENTRANCE PEES FOR STOCK. The Entrance Fees for Stock, (except Trotting Horses,) will be : For competition for premiums of ^00, and over, - -" ^W"i^ tjl/^^ '■ " " | » 100, and uudu $200, - -*-W ^ « " " under $100, - - -3 00: .?,>(> " " '• for Sheep and Swine, - - 1 60 " " " for Poultry (per coop,) . 50 Horses competing for premiums for speed amounting to ^00, - 20 00 In ail cases where the, iiutuiuce^ftw, paid 4B#iP"J''doiipt amount in the aggregate to two doHars, the rxl^bitor mu^t jnuxhase a Members' tickfe't to secure admission' at will ^'■,f4iK#iHviiiBMj0.i>i,iitig]^ admisijaeit-enly-wiji^'^ b«nf|ifwi^«l"(Ai" biiu, Xbtii n«aurjoitiyi^--^8.^recautioa will be aUoaaaHufA"" PREMIUMS. Premiums will not be paid on animals or articles removed from the exhibition, unless such removal has the special approval of the Executive Committee; and premiums not claimed within thirty days after the award, will be considered as forfeited. The Treasurer will pay premiums at the business office, on the o-round, during the last day, and at the office of the Society, dur- ing the week following ; or will forward any premium not so paid, in such manner as the person entitled to the same may direct. The fees of Annual Members of the Society, are two dollars a year. The payment of ten dollars constitutes a Life Member. 0t f ft • TiJT rt?^A«c...JlcaJUUts-4i«.ve- -btten set apart by the Exee- litive Connaittcc, tu be aw an d odn iw Discretionary Premiums a should objects of special interest, not provided for in any of the / classes be presented. / J^y^^-f^^-J^^^^^ 11 GUESTS. The Invited Guests of the Society, Judges, Delegates, Report- ers, &c., will find at the main entrance, an office, v^ith a con- spicuous sign, where they can at once procure tickets of admis- sion ; when they will please report themselves at the President's Marquee; where the Committee of Reception will be in session, and will extend to them every attention. For the greater convenience of editors and reporters for the press, a tent has been specially set apart for their use, and every facility will be afforded them to obtain and transmit information. ^ A Committee of Reception, fi-om the ceive their brethren from abroad, on the field, and further the pur- poses of their coming. They are requested to announce themselves on arrival, and to present their names or credentials at the Secre- tary's office, on the grounds, when they will be furnished with cards of admission, etc., etc. REFRESHMENTS. Refreshments for visitors will be furnished on the field, at a moderate charge. A Sal q-qw- POT t —b-A - p - i ^m is arranged with a drawing room for their accommodation, with female attendants. Ices, Oystei'S Coffee, etc., etc., will be supplied by a competent confectioner. ^^lln^l||Jf win press, will re-^ -^i^-/ ' eld, and further the pur- '^^f-Ci I y / ^ ^ * PROGRAMME. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th.— FIRST DAY. At 10 o'clock, A. M. Grand Calvacade of all the horses on Exhibition. At 11 o'clock, a. M. Examination in the Cattle Rings, of Durham Bulls, Cows, etc. Also. Exhibition of Draft Stallions, Mares, etc. At 12 o'clock, M. Examination of Grade, Native and Milch Cows, in the Rings. Also. Exhibition of Breeding Mares, Fillies etc., on the track. At 2 o'clock, P. M. Examination of Ayrshire and Hereford Bulls, Cows, etc., in the Rings. Also. Exhibition of Mules and Ponies. At 2 1-2 o'clock. Exhibition of Family Horses, (for General Utility) with trial on track. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th.~SEC0ND DAY. At 9 o'clock, A. M. Grand Calvacade of all the Horses on Exhibition. At 10 o'clock, a. M. Examination of Devon Bulls, Cows etc., in the cattle rings. Also. Exhibition of Stallions for General Utility, 4 years old and upwards ; with trials of their speed on the track. At 12 o'clock, M. Examination of the Stock entered for Herd Premiums, in the Rings, 13 Also. Exhibition of Stallions for General Utility, 3 years old and under 4 ; with trials of speed on the track. At 2 o'clock, P. M, Examination of Jersey Bulls, Cows, etc., in the Ring. Also. Exhibition of Thoroughbred Stallions and Mares, with trials of speed on the track. At 3 o'clock, P. M. Trial of Single Horses for speed; open to all horses that have never trotted for money. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th.— THIRD DAY. At 9 o'clock, A. M. Procession and Trial of Draft Horses. At 10 o'clock. Procession of County Teams and Trial of Working Oxen. At 11 o'clock. Examination of Fat Cattle and Steers. Also. Exhibition of Matched and Fancy Matched Horses with trial of speed. At 1 o'clock. Grand Cavalcade of the Victuallers of Phila- delphia, in uniform. At 2 o'clock, P. M., (and during the afternoon,) Exhibition of Family Horses, with trials of speed on the track. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th.— FOURTH DAY, At 10 o'clock, A. M. Grand Cavalcade of all the Horses o: Exhibition. At 11 o'clock. Grand trial of speed, for all trotting horses. At 1 o'clock. Agricultural Banquet ic the great tent, at the close of which the awards of Premiums will be declared. At 2 o'clock. Exhibition and Trial of Saddle Horses, with *. Trials of Speed on the Track. At 4 o'clock (and during the afternoon,) Volunteer Trials of speed. Open for horses previously registered for that purpose with the Secretary. u The procession for the Banquet, will form at 1 o'clock, pre- *^^ ■" For the best team, not less than ten yoke of oxen, from any County, $100 2d do. do. do. do. do. do. 50 3d do. do. do. do. do. do. 25 u No. 12.— FAT CA'ITLE. Judges. — James S. Wadsworth, Geneseo N. Y.; Moses Newell, Newbury, Mass.; Benj. Stedman, Cleveland, O.; Edward Wart- man, Philadelphia, Pa.; John N. Francis, Providence, R. L; David Woelpper, Philadelphia, Pa.; Samuel J. Pentz, Balti- * ^ more, Md. ""^ Fat Bullock, 1st premmm, do. 2d do. . -Fat'.Ciws;^ 1st premium, do. 2d do. ^H*c.^^^ A^ /"--/rtsA^ 22 CLASS II. HORSES. No. 13.— THOROUGH BRED STALLIONS AND MARES. Judges. — John M. Botts, Richmond, Va.; William Gibbons, Chatham, N. J.; Dr. Merritt, Richmond, Ya.; George H. Dadd, Boston, Mass.; H. G. S. Key, Leonardstown, St. Mary's Co., Md.; Samuel Laird, Colts Neck, M^mouth-Co., N. J.; Sam- uel Calvert, Jackson, N. C. A •* Stallions, four years old and upwards, do. do do. do. 1st premium, 2d do. 3d do. $200 // i 100 5 p 50 ^y Mares four years old and upwards, do. do. do. do. 1st premium, 2d do. 3d do. $150 J^i^ 50 ^V No. 14.— HEAVY DRAFT STALLIONS AND MARES. Judges. — J. Carroll Walsh, Jerusdem, Harford Co., Md.; Ja- cob Stadelman, Gen. Wayne P. O., Pa.; Philemon Dunn, Som- erville, N. J.; Christian Miller, Lancaster, Pa.; Reuben Ragland, Petersburg, Va.; Albert F. Emory, Centre ville, Md.; Benjamin Hickman, West Chester, Pa. Stallions 3 years old and upwards, 1st premium, $150 y 4* ^ do. do. 2d do. 'i^ ^P do. do. 3d do. 25^5* ^ , Mares three years old and upwards, 1st premium, $100 £6 ^ Y do. do. 2d do. _ 50 i I *V 1 do. do. 3d do. ' 25 l-^ No. 15.- STALLIONS FOR GENERAL UTILITY. Judges. — Robert F. Stockton, Princeton, N. J.; John Lard- r, Oxford, Pa.;*''Col. ' Booth, iPeter'sburg, Ta.; Joseph H ^ Billings, West Roxbury, Mass.; Wm. King, Philadelphia, Pa T^ John Ridgely, Hampton, Md.; Wm. A. Morrell, Camden, N- J. 23 Four years old atid upwards, 1st premium, $200 ^ ^ ^ do. do. 2d do. 100 f^ do. do. 3d do. h^ Kjts No. 16.— STALLIONS FOR GENERAL UTILITY. Judges. — Rodman M. Price, Trenton, N. J.; J. W. Ware' Berryville, Clark Co., Va.; Charles Lloyd, Darby P. O., Dela- ware Co., Pa.; Robert A. Cochran, Middletown, Del.; Thomas Steele, Frankiin, Ky.; Callender J. Lewis, Philadelphia, Pa. ; John A. Emeroy, Centreville, Md. Thx'ee years old and under four. 1st premium, $150 /^"^ do. do. 2d do. 75 fP do. do. 3d do. '' Xir^ No. 17.— STALLIONS FOR GENERAL UTILITY. Judges. — James Irvin, Bellefonte, Pa. ; "Wm. H. Richardson Va. : Wm. D. Bacon, Jamaica Plains, Mass. ; James D. Ladd, Richmond, 0. ; Robert Patterson, Pittsburg, Pa. ; F. M. Wilcox, Owego, Tioga Co., N. Y. ; C. S. Lay ton, Georgetown, Del. Two years old and under three, 1st premium, $50 do. do. 2d do. 25 do. do. 3d. do. 15 One year old and under two, 1st premium, $30 do. do. 2d do. 20 XfTlfi No. 18.— BREEDING MARES AND FILLIES. Judges. — Lewis G. Morris, Mount Fordham, N. Y". ; Jame Andrews, Darby, Pa. ; Thomas Parsons, Brookline, Mass. ; Col. Jessup, Woodbury, N. J. ; Charles Lloyd, Williamsport, Pa. , Nichiolas Goldsborough, Easton, Md. ; Daniel Reading, Fleming- ton, N. J. Mares 4 years old and upwards, 1st premium, $150 do. do. 2d do. 100 do. do. 3d. do. 5b ^ * ^ C Fillies, three years old, n do. do. V C Fillies, two years old, do. do. Fillies, one year old and under two, do. do. \A. 1st premium, $75 2d do. 50 1st premium, $50 2d do. 20 1st premium, $30 2d do. 20 No. 19.— MATCHED HORSES. Judges. — David R. Porter, Harrisburg, Pa. ; Thomas Niles, Gloucester, Mass. ; Zorrister Bonney, Buffalo, N. Y. ; Wm. H- Hart, Philadelphia, Pa.; John Holmes, Colts Neck, N. J.; Eras- tus Hubbard, Montpelier, Vt. 1st premium, $100 2d do. 75 3d do. 50 4th do. . - - 25 No. 20.— FANCY MATCHED HORSES. Judges. — George M. Atwater, Springfield, Mass. ; Jno. P. Stockton, Princeton, N. J. ; Frank Sullivan, Baltimore, Md. ; Wm. A. McCrea, Philadelphia, Pa.; Portus Baxter, Derby, Vt. ; Thos. S. R. Fassitt, Philadelphia, Pa. ; R. K. Meade, Peters- burg, Va. 1st premium, ....... S75 2d do. 5') No. 21.— PONIES. Judges. — Solon Robinson, New York, N. Y. ; John S. Irick, Vincentown, N. J. ; John P. Jenkins, Andalusia, Bucks Co., Pa. ; Sheldon Leavitt, Great Barrington, Mass. ; L. L. Lyons, Lewes, Sssex Co., DeL Matched, $25 Single, 20 ) No. 22.— DRAFT HORSES.^ Judges. — David Sanderson, Whi!e House, N. J.; Morris Powers, Philadelphia, Pa. ; G. W. Churchman, Claymont, Del. ; George Cowgill, Fayette, Ky. ; Evan Lewis, Ceciltown, Cecil Co., Md. ; Ezra Forristall, Boston, Mass. ; Michael Treanor, Philadelphia, Pa. J [J^/1^4<^^ f ^'^^^ ^V ^Ma^^^^ Matched Draft Horses, 1st premium, $100-- /^^ do. do. 2d do. 50 JX? Single Draft Horses, 1st premium, $50 do. do. 2d do. 25 No. 23.-SADDLE HORSES. <^t^^f^ ^^^^ (for training, style atsd action.) ^ p Judges. — William Chancellor, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Harry /' A^J^i'J^ Gorgas, Philadelphia, Pa.; Edward A. Rockhill, Philadelphia, '^ -^ Pa. ; William Trick, Vincentown, N. J. ; David Paul Brown, Jr., | / ^^ Philadelphia, P. ; William Bullock, Recklesstown, N. J. ; John B. J^ Newman, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. -..__^ 1st premium, .....--- $100 2d do. ........ 50 No. 24.— SADDLE HORSES. N. (FOR^EpED.) Judges. — ^rfie^ame CommiLtfee as'fei: No. 23. 1st premmra, - -N^'- ..... $W0^ 2d X 50 No. 25.— FAMILY HORSES. (Single.) .^ /„ , ij (for general utility.) •»«—»—-... V'V^/'^ Judges. — Genery Twitcliell, Biookline, Mass. ; Charles Car- roll, EUicott's Mills, Md. ; Charles P. Relf, Germantown, Pa. ; Mahlon Cottrell, Montpelier, Vt. ; Edward Throckmorton, Red Bank, N. J. ; Charles H. Childs, Providence, R. L ; E. K. Conk- lin, Philadelphia, Pa. 26 1st premium 2d do. 3d do. -4Ui da. f No. 26.— FAMILY HORSES. (Single.) (for speed.) Judges. — Garrick Mallory, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Faran #5tevens, Boston, Mass. ; George B. Alley, New York, n/Y. ; JCol. Webb, Massilon, O. ; James Torbert, Philadelphia, Pa/; Jos. Mc Gran, Jr., Drvden, N. Y. ; John B. Gray, Fre^rick.^urg, Va. The speed of horses under this division, that have /lever trotted for money, will be tested on the track. Exli^itori^to di'ive, and to be persons who have never driven for moaey. 1st premium, 2d do. 3d do. $200 100 50 No. 27.— UNTRAINED IK (Single.) Judges. — Lewis B. Brown, Nevf Y^'o/c, N. Y. ; George G. Presbury, Philadelphia, Pa. ; S. AxAvood^ranklin, Mass. ; M. B. Mead, Providence, E.. I. ; Charle/R. AKen, Henrico, Va. ; llenry Carroll, Jr., Westerman's Mills,y^Id. ;/jE. S. Sandford, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Speed to be tested on the/rack,/n harness. Competition open to all horses that have never/rotteof'for money. 1st premium, ' f / ~ ' ' $200 2d do. ././.. - - 100 28.— TROTTIN^HORSES. Judges. — Anson Livingston/ New Y^ork, N. Y. ; John H. Price, Wilmington, Delf ; Wm/Halleck, Pittsburg, Pa. ; Tristram T^' 27 Burgess, Providence, E. I. Davi Newbokl, Georgetown, N. J. ; Jas. Harper, Philaclelphia,^ay R. 11. Libby, Bangor, Me. A grand trial of speed, in ha/a^, for all trotting horses. 1st premium, 2d do S200 100 No. 29.— TROTTING STALLIONS. Judges. — Wm. E. Griffith, Philadelphia, Pa. ; David Leavitt, Great Barrington, Mass. ; Richard Simmons, Cecilton, Md. ; Frederick Johnson, New York, N. Y. ; J. N. Goldsborough, Eas- ton, Md. ; Willie Baird, Roxborough, N. C, ; Edward C. Harris, Moorestown, N. J. Grand trials of speed. For Stallions 6 years of age and over, 1st premium. do. do. 2d do. TROTTING STALLIONS UNDEK SIX TEARS. Judges. — James H. McHenry, Pikesville, Baltimore Co., Md. ; George Cadwallader, Philadelphia, Pa. ; John B. Clark, Manches- ter, N. H. ; George Bacon, Boston, Mass, ; Ira Welsh, Beaver, Pa. ; Samuel Jarvis, Claremont, N. H. ; Jno. M. Milliken, Ham- ilton, O. ; Jno. Wickham, Henrico, Va. For Stallions under 6 years of age, 1st premium. 7t SO y:,M'4A£^ , ^^'t^*^^.J «A--- Judges. — E. V. R. Wright, Hudson, N. Y. ; Samuel Gulden^ Oley, Bucks Co., Pa. ; James Buckalew, Jamestown, N. J. • Wm. Caster, Nimmons )/\ Roads, O. ; Wm. McCtilly, Pittsburg, Pa. ; Daniel McCauUey, New York, N. Y. ; Wm. Dorbaker, Balti- more, Md. /^t^y Two years old and over, do. best pair, 2d do. ^"'■-^' i4Wf/ 1 f^c^ ,.4^'ii'.^.. n^o [Cr 28 CLASS III. SHEEP. No. 31.— LONG-WOOLED BUCKS. Judges. — Jno. M. Sherwood, New York, N. Y. ; Richard S. Fay, Boston, Mass. : Wm. D. Bowie, Prince Georges Co., Md. ; Benj. Hood, West Chester, Pa. ; Wm. Gardner, Bloomsburg, N. J.; David Paul, Fiiiladelphia, Pa.; T. F. Neilson, Summit Point, Jefferson Co., Ya. Two years old and over, 1st premium, %^%o do. do. 2d do. U ^^ Under two years 1st premium, $^a 1^ do. 2d do. ■nr /£» LONG-WOOLED EWES NOT LESS THAN FIVE IN NUMBER. Two years old and over, 1st premium, f2B ^^ do. do. 2d do. IT /d Under two years, 1st premium. |W %(P do. 2d do. fo" /^ No. 32.— SOUTH DOWN BUCKS. Judges. — Solomon W. Jewett, Middlebury, Vt. ; Richard De- laney, Upton, Albemarle Co., Va. ; James Buckalew, Jamesburg, N. J. ; Wm. Reybold, Delaware City, Del. ; Kamsey McHenry, Emmorton, Hartford, Co., Md. ; Girard Cope, West Chester, Pa. ; Jno. Exton, Delaware City, Del. Two years old and over, 1st premium, do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years, 1st premium, do. 2d do. 10 SOUTH DOWN EWES — NOT LESS THAN FIVE IN NU3IBER. Two years old and over, 1st premium, $25 do. do. 2d do. 15 29 Under two years, 1st premium, do. 2d. do. 10 No. 33.— SAXON BUCKS. Judges. — T. C. Peters, Darien, N. Y. ; Jno. Finley Tower, Rastrover, Pa. ; "Wm. Hunt, Springfield, 0. ; E. L. B. Curtis, S. O. Danby, N. Y. ; C. C. Curtis, Gloucester C. H., Va. ; F. F. Cape, Greensburg, Pa. ; Charles I. DuPont, Brandy wine, Del. Two years and o\er, 1st premium, $30 do. 2d do. 15 Under two years. 1st premium, $20 do. do. 2d do. SAXON EWES. 10 Two years old and over. 1st premium, $25 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years. 1st premium. $20 do. do. 2d do. 10 No. 34.— SILESIAN MERINOS. BUCKS. Judges. — Isaac Newton, Newton Station, Delaware Co., Pa. ; Robert L. Wright, Wheatland, Loudon Co., Va. ; Jacob N. Blakeslee, Watertown, Conn. ; Nathan Gushing, Woodstock, Vt. ; James Thornton, Jr., Byberry Pa. ; Isaac Peai'son, Holmes- bursr. Pa. Two years old and over, 1st premium. $30 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years, 1st premium, $20 do. do. 2d do. 10 EWES — NOT LESS THAN FIVE IN NUMBER. Two years old and over, 1st premium. $25 do. do. 2d do. 15 No. 36.— SPANISH MERINOS. BUCKS. Judges. — Same as for Silesian. 30 Under two years, 1st premium, do. do. 2d do. 10 No. 35.— FRENCH MERINOS. BUCKS. Judges. — Same as for Saxon. Two years old and over, 1st premium. $30 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years. 1st premium. $20 do. do. 2d do. 10 EWES — NOT less THAN FIVE IN NUMBEK. Two years old and over, 1st premium, $25 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years, 1st premium. $20 do. do. 2d do. 10 Two years old and over. 1st premium. $30 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years. 1st premium. $20 do. do. 2d do. 10 EWES NOT LESS THAN FIVE IN NUMBER. Two years old and over. 1st premium. $25 do. do. 2d do. 15 Under two years, do. do. I st premium, 2d do. $20 10 CLASS IV. SWINE, No. 37.— LARGE BREED. Such as Chester, Berkshire, Hampshire, Leicester and their crosse- 31 JuDGKS. — John "Wilkinson, Pouglikeepsie, N. Y. ; James J. Lewis, Delaware Co., Pa. ; Isaac Wood, Haddonfield, N. J. ; Benj. M. Bowdle, Oxford, Talbot Co., Md. ; Charles Hall, Man- ton, R. I. ; Wm. Bullock, Recklesstown, N. J. Boars, two years old and upwards, 1st premium, do. do. do. do. one year old and upwards, do. do. do. Sows, two years old and upwards, do. do. do. Swine one year old and upwaixls, do. do. do. 2d do. 1st premium, 2d do. 1st premium, 2d do. 1st premium, 2d do. 15 No. 38.— SMALL BREED. Such as Neapolitan, Suffolk, improved China, Chinese, Mocha, Essex, and their crosses. Judges. — Eben Wight, Dedham, Mass. ; Josiah Stickney, Watertown, Mass. ; Peter Melendy, Mount Healthy, O. ; John F. Phillips, Port Mercer, Pa. ; Thomas Massey, Middletown, Del. ; F. H. North, New Britain, Conn. Boars, two years old and upwards, 1st premium, do. do. do. 2d do. do. one year old and upwards, 1st premium, do. do. do. 2d do. Sows, two years old and upwards, 1st premium, do. do. do. 2d do. Sows, one year old and upwards, 1st premium, do. do. do. 2d do. $25 15 $20 10 $25 15 $20 10 No. 39.— SWINE OF OTHER BREEDS. Judges. — George Pepper Norris, Wilmington Del. ; Jos. W. Cooper, Camden, N. J. ; Francis Putt, Bridesburg, Pa. ; Samuel 82 Hill, Jr., Iowa ; Jas. T. Earl, Centre ville, Queen Ann's Co., Md. Boars, two years old and upwards, 1st premium. $25 do. do. do. 2d do. 15 do. one year old and upwards, 1st premium, 20 do. do. do. do 2d do. 10 Sows, two years old and upwards. 1st premium, $25 do. do. do. do. 2d do. 15 do. one year old and upwards, 1st premium, $20 do. do. do. do. 2d do. 10 No. 40.— PIGS. Li/fid- .■ ' f .1' f r ,<• *^ •- -' - ^f NOT LKSS JTHAN SIX IN A Judges. — Same Committee as for No. LITTER. -J 39. Six months old and under ten, 1st premium. tlff^Z^"^ do. do. 2d do. ^ CLASS V. POULTRY. No. 41.-GALLINACE0US FOWL?. wUDGES. — Wm. W. Ball, Andalusia, Bucks Co., Pa. ; E. E. Boudinot, Philadelphia, Pa. ; James Andrews, Darby, Delaware Co., Pa. ; George B. Deacon, Burlington, N. J. ; A. H. Groos, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Richard C. McCormick, "Woodhaven, Queens Co., L. I. ; G. W. Laurence, Centreville, Baltimore Co., Md. For the4!>03t collcction ' of • diffoi ' ont — y-atiati&sjQf- ,.pMtfi;...bj«^ XQ:ffila^xiauiMiiy..iJljeu-ex4Tbit5r, -^^aft* Second best, do., I'S" ForJtljfi bss-t- coUectioa^f Fai»cy Fowls, .36*^ No. 42.— LARGER ASIATIC FOWLS. Judges. — David Taggert, Northumbei-land, Pa. ; Albertus Welsh, York, Pa. ; George Vanartsdale, Bucks Co., Pa. ; Lewis 3S Hoopes, West Chester, Pa. ; Theodore Becaumont, New Hope, Pa. ; J. W. Piatt, Rhinebeck, N. Y. ; C. F. Haines, Ehzabeth- town, N. J. For the best trio, Red or Buff Shanghae, $5 Second, best do., ^. . . . . : :T.'. . .'. 3 For the best trio of Black, do., 5 Second-best do., . . .-r .rr; ,.. ;. V. , . . , . .7'.".T. 3- For the best trio of White, do., 5 For best trio of Gray or Bramah Pootras, 5 Sacond be st do., *-*■".*;";":":";:'. S" No. 43.— OTHER GALLINACEOUS FOWLS. Judges. — A. W. Spangler, Philadelphia, Pa. ; James C. Cor- nell, Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa. ; James T. Crabbe, West Phila- delphia ; David S. Kershaw, Philadelphia, Pa. ; J. K. Eshle- man, Downington, Pa. ; A. Maillard, Bordentown, N. J. ; George Pepper Norris, Wilmington, Del. For the best trio of Black Spanish, $5 Second best do., 3 For the best trio of White Dorking, 5 Second best do., ....'. 3 For the best trio of Gray or Speckled do., 5 Second best do., 3 For the best trio of Silver Pencilled Hamburghs, 5 For the best trio of Golden Pencilled do., 5 For the best trio of Silver Spangled do., 5 For the best trio of Golden Spangled do., 5 For the best trio of Black do., 5 Second best do., 3 For the best trio Dominique Dunghill, 5 Second best do., 3- No. 43i.— OTHER GALLINACEOUS FOWLS— Continued. Judges. — William Wistar, Philadelphia, Pa, ; Charles Wil- ling, Germantown, Pa. ; Andrew Staley, Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm 34 G. Warder, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Jno. S. Lippincott, Mount Holly, N. J. ; J. K. Twombly, Dover, N, H. ; S. S. Berdaa, Paramus, New Jersey. For the best trio of "White- Crested Black Polish, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best trio of Golden do., 5 For the best trio of Silver do., 5 For the best trio of Games, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best trio of Bantams, 5 Second best do., .....: 3 No. 44.— TURKEYS. Judges. — J. Park Corbip, Moss Neck, near Fredericksburg, Va. ; Leonard Shallcross, Frankfort, Pa. ; Jabez Bunting, Darby, Delaware Co., Pa. ; Charles W. Bender, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Sherman Smith, Port Chester, N. Y. ; S. H. Combs, Mercer Co., N. J. ; Wm. Simpson, West Farms, N. Y, For the best pair Wild, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair Domestic, 5 Second best do., 3 No. 45.— GUINEA FOWLS. Judges. — Same Committee as for No. 41J. For the best pair, 5 Secojid.best do., 3 No. 46.— DUCKS. Judges, — Sanie. Committee as for No. 42. For the best pair or tf ib Aylesbury, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair or trio, Rouen, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair or trio, Java, 5 Second best do, 3 For the best pair or trio, Top Knot, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair or trio, Common, 5 Second best do., 3 No. 47.— GEESE. Judges. — Same as for Turkeys, Ducks, &c. For the best pair, Bremen, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair Hong Kong or African,. 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair, Toulouse, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair, Wild, 5 Second best do., 3 For the best pair of White or Colored Swan, 5 Second best do., '. 3 No. 48.— SWANS. Judges. — Same as for Turkeys, Ducks, &c. For the best pair, • . $5 Second best do., 3 The Committee on Poultry recommend that exhibitors competing for premiums, confine themselves to not more than eight specimens of each class for examination by Committee of Judges ; while this will not inter- fere with a large display by any one person, it will abridge the labors the Judges by bringing more particularly before them those intended? competition, and which should be conspicuously marked. CLASS VI. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. FIELD CROPS. Judges. — John Jones, Middletown, Del. ; D. J. Browne, Washington, D. C. ; David Landreth, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Simon 86 Brown, Concord, Mass. ; Allen B. David, Sandy Springs P. 0., Montgomery Co., Ind. ; Thomas Blagden, "Washington, D. C. ; Aaron Clement, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Martin Goldsborough, Balti- more, Md Awards of Premiums on Field Crops will be made at the Annual Meeting, at Washington, on 2nd Wednesday in January, 1857. Samples are to be shown in barrels at the Exhibition, where practicable with assurances that they are averages of the crop, with detailed statement of mode of cultivation, expenses, &c. The grain, seeds and vegetables are to be grown by the exhibitor, and certificates thereof to be produced, if required. Best crop of 'winter wheal, not less than two acres, nor less than 40 bushels per acre, . - . _ $20 2d do I - / - - - - - - 10 3d do - i 5 Best crop of spring wheat, not less than two acres, nor less than 30 bushels per acre, - - . . $20 2d do - - - - - - 10 3d do \ -/ 5 Best crop of N^thern corn, not less than two acres, to be shelled and weighed during the month of December, nor less than 100 bushels per acre. .... $20 2d do , 10 3d do - . - - . - 5 Best crop of Southern corn, not less than two acres, nor less than 100 bushfels per acre. .... $20 2d do' _ 10 3d do - - , -/'ms,. ... 5 f For the best erQp<)f Flax, reference being had to the ex- tent of ground, and the product, .... $§#» /^ 2d do - - - - --^- - - --g*^ 10 J^ I bfAi ^^^ ^^® ^^^^ *^*f^ °^ Hemp, same condition as above, - $8iL /^ ^•'^J ^d do. /^--^ - - . ■ . . - 4^^ jy^ UufCc^ 'Ul^^ fki^^t^y-^ ^^^ u 3-^1 For the best t ' WIp of loagiiiiiMr^e Cotton, snmp rnndition.ag abovay - - - - - - Jd — -d«N---,. - ;>- ,.-, - . - - "'^ /* For tlie best «wf) of short-staple ^ Uottoti, same' TOa'diRon as above, - - - - $^20 , '' "■ U ^ '^- ^ ^'•^' ^^ ■ :. " ■■ '" '^^ For the best simg of Sugar, same condition as above, - ' Szu / ^ 2d do. - - . . J. . ,. -.„^1«; / P-trny ftf TnH--, 11 n l-r-ttnTTrnirjffrrr, - - $3^ ^J^ 4 ^d du l^PCft^^^^C^ . . . - -3A Best crop of barley, not less th^ two acres, nor less than 50 bushels per acre 2d do - - / - - ■ - 10 8d do - - I - - ■ - 5 Best crop of rye, not les^r than two acres, nor less than 40 bushels per acre, 2d do " / - - ■ " - 10 3d do - I - - - - - 5 Best crop of oats, not/less than two acres, nor less than 75 bushels per acre, 2d do .- - / 10 3d do - - / - - - .- - - - 5 Best crop of potatoes, for table use, not less than one acre, nor less than 300 bushels, per acre, - - - $20 2d do 10 3d do - . - - - - - 5 k \ Best crop of potato(*s, for stock, not less than one acre, nor less than 400 bushels, per acre, - - - 2d do /- 10 3d do / - A _ - - - 5 -^.ri^- r ,S' 38 ^"^ Best Bi^^of ruta baga, not -le ss than one acre, nor less than 1000 bushels per acre. - . _ _ 2d do , Best 4tt^of sugar beets, not less than an acre, nor less than X 000 bush, per acre, - . - . $|(^ ^^ 2d do .* 10 J\ Best «*0p«ef carrots, not less than an acre, nor less than 1000 bushels per acre, - . - $20 2d do - . - - - - 10 _ Best c«tt^^^««ngel wurtzel, not less than an acre, nor less than 1200 bushels per acre, - . - - $/J%\ 2d do - - - - - -40' GRAIN AND SEEDS. Judges, — B. P. Johnson, Albany, N. Y. ; H. K, Burgwyn, Halifax, N. C, ; Richard P. TTaiciv-, baiem, Mass,; J. H, Frazee, Somerville, N, J, ; L. Pulaski, Richmond, Va.-; Gustavus Engle^ Bustleton, Pa, ; Adam Eckfeldt, Upper Darby, Pa. Best barrel of winter wheat, - - - - fJrV /-. 3 $5 3 -*- $5 3 .^ $5 3 2d do - 3d do ■ - Best barrel of spring wheat. 2d do - ^M- — do- - Best barrel of rye, - 2d do U — *r - Best barrel of barley, - 2d do '-M d6 - Best barrel of oats. - 2d do - 34--iir" ^/^^ >//■ Vt f^m x^ J^/'^i^t^^^-^ Best barrel of Northern Corn, in the eaiV^ - - $5 # Q^ 2d do 3 J^ 3d do "'^'"' Best barrel of Southern Com, in the ear, - - $5 / C< 2d do ■ ^ i"" 3d do. ...--- -^ ' Best badttl of potatoes, - - - - - $5 /U 2d do ^ J -Sd da ^ - ' ...-*&- Best*«il»el Red Clover Seed, - - ^ - - $r / «^ 2d do. -^ ^ r* BesUHiflb»l Timothy Seed, - . - - - - * 2d do. iO ,— The quantity of grains and vegetables to be ascertained by weight, as follows: Wheat, 60 pounds to the bushel; Corn, 56 Rye, 56 ; Barley, 46 ; Oats, 30 ; Potatoes, 60 ; Carrots, 55 ; Sugar Beets, 60 ; Rata Bagas, 60. Agricultural produce of any description will be received for Ex hibition, and if found to be of especial excellence, discretionary premiums will be awarded. 40 CLASS YII. FRUITS. All fruits must be arranged on the tables by 9 o'clock, of Tues- day morning. All fruits offered in competition must be grown by the Competi- tor. Fruits receiving a premium in one class cannot [compete in another. Judges may withold premiums, when fruits of sufficient merit are not presented. Fruits once placed on the tables are under the control of the Judges, and cannot be removed until the close of the Exhibition. Exhibitors must present to the Secretary a list of the fruit exhibited, with the names of the fruit, and a certificate when required that the same was grown hy the exhibitor. APPLES. Judges. — P. Barry, Eochester, N. Y. ; F. R. Elliott, Cleve- land, 0. ; Charles Kesler, .Reading, Pa. ; Charles Downing, New- burg, N. Y. ; Lawrence Young, Louisville, Ky. ; "Wm. Sumner, Pomaria, S. C. ; Henry Little, Bangor, Me. ; B. F. Cutter, Pel- ham, N. H, For the largest and best exhibition of named varieties, not less than three specimens of each, - _ - «S^Z) For the second best, - - . /^ ""r: 30 2-^ For the third best, - - - -*? .^ ^ 20 For the best thirty varieties, not less than six specimens each, - - .... 4||$b. For the second best, - - - - - 20 For the third best, . . - - 10 For the best twelve varieties, not less than six specimens For the second best, - - - / - - 10 For the third best, , - - - "7 i^ - 5 4i£l S^ 41 For the best dish of Apples, of one variety, - $5 For the second best, . _ - - 4 For the third do. ' - - - - 3 "Fpr f]-iA.fmirt.h Aa i m i. ■ «. ,„„ , , -f , „ , A > PE ARS. Judges.— Wm. D. Brinckle, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Samuel Walk- er, Roxbury, Mass. ; J. J. Thomas, Union Springs, N. Y. ; L. E. Berckmans, Plainfield, N. J. ; S. L. Goodale, Saco, Me. ; A. H. Ernst, Cmcinnati, O. ; J. P. lOrtland, Cleveland, 0. For the largest and best exhibition of named varieties, not less than three specimens of each, - - - OA 7 ^ F^r the se^mid best, • ^ "" " ^^ ■Knr the, third — 4^ ^=-— = *^ For the best thirty varieties, of six specimens each, - ***- For the second best, - - - - - 20 For the third do. - - - - - 15 For the best twelve varieties, six specimens of each - ^9^ For the second best, - - - " - 10 For the third do. - - - - - 5 For the best dish of pears, of one variety, - - $5 For the second best, - - • - - 4 For the third do. - - - - - 3 Eoi:..tlijeL£iur.th da. . - _ _.^-..... . ..:. . .„ . ..:.-......«-.4.^«w«ilf*^ PEACHES AND QUINCES. Judges. — C. M. Hovey, Boston, Mass. ; Samuel Feast, Balti- more, Md. ; E. Tatnall, Jr., Wilmmgton, Del. ; Wm. Rice, Eliza- bethtown, N. J. ; Dr. Ware, Columbus, Ga. ; J, G. Dray- ton, Charleston, S. C. ; R. E. Shepard, Shepardstown, Va. ; John Reybold, Delaware City, Del. For the best collection of Peaches, - - - $ti^ ^Q For the Second best, ----- •^l^* a ^\ ^/^/^■^^c^ -^^^ «.ee> 42 .^ Z" ./^.. ..^^ i/^Mt^/^/^-'^-''^^' For the best dish, not less than twelve specimens of o: For the second best, ^^y^fi \.-.-C , / jjL, quWn ces . For the <)estbushel For the second best, GRAPES. J Judges. — Elhanan W. Keyser, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Isaac R. Cornell, Weston, N, J. ; Samuel Feast, Baltimore, Md. ; Thomas P. James, Philadelphia, Pa.; M. B. Bateham, Columbus, O.; H. E. Hooker, Rochester, N. Y. ; Joshua Pierce, "Washing- ton, D. C. Q>[j^iO - . For the besyi^ative or Seedling Grape, hardy, and equal or superior to the Isabella^'a premium of - - - $20 2d do - ." .... 10 For the best display of Isabella grapes, not less than twelve bunches, ------ $10 For the second best, ----- 5 For the best display of Catawba grapes, not less than twelve bunches, ..---. $10 For the second best, ----- 5 For the best display of Native grapes, - - - $0 /JT*^ For the second best, ----- Jl^ y/O For the best display of Foreign grapes, - - - $15 For the second best, - - - - 10 Special Premiums will be awarded on Melons, Plums, and other fruits not enumerated, if creditable specimens are presented. jll^t (S?^/^ j^ CLASS VIII. NATIVE WINES. Judges. — Wm. P. Robeson, Belvidere, N. J. ; J. J. Smith, Germantown, Pa. ; Sydney G. Fisher, Philadelphia, Pa. ; J. A. Warder, North Bend, O, ; A. G. Summer, Columbia, S. C. ; G. W. Dobbin, St. Denis, Md. ; Pierce Butler, Philadelphia Pa. ; For the best dry Catawba, 1855, S»^ /?>/ For second best do., 1855, 5 For the best dry Catawba, (older,) *i^ / f For the second best do., do., 5 For the best Wine from the Herbemont Grape, 11L_ / , For the second best from do., 5 For the best Wine from the Schuylkill or Cape, JUL For the second best from do., 5 For the best Wine from Isabella Grape, "i^ For the second best from do, 5 For the best Wine from any other Grape, JLii, For the second best from do., 5 For the best sparkling Catawba Wine, -Ifl^ For the second best do., 5 For the best Sparkling Wine from any other Grape, .... "1^ For the second best do., from do., 5 r > CLASS IX, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Judges. — Samuel V. Merrick, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Sanford Howard, Boston, Mass. ; M. T. Goldsborough, Easton, Md. ; Wm, Stavely, Lahaska, Bucks Co.. Pa. ; Willoughby^Newton, West 44 moreland, Va. ; Luther Tucker, Albany, N. Y. ; John M. Kaighn, Camden, N. J. For the best collection of Agricultural Implements manufac- tured by the Exhibitor, - - •- - $100 For the second best, - . . - - 75 For the third best, ----- 50 For the best and largest collection of Agricultural Implements, without reference to the manufacturer, - - $100 For the second best, - - - - - 50 For the third best, ----- 25 All instruments, machines, utensils, and apparatus intended to be used in the preparation, culture or seeding of the soil; — in the harvesting, transportation or manufacture of produce, or in the various requirements of agriculture, will be admitted to the Exhibition. Competitors will be required to lodge with the Secretary by 12 o'clock on the first day of the exhibition, a list of all imple- ments deposited by them, and those who enter for the Manufac- turer's prizes must produce satisfactory evidence that the articles are bona fide of their own make, not " made to order." The sum of $200 has been appropriated to be awarded in discretionaiy premiums. DISCRETIONARY PREMIUMS. Judges. — Tench Tilgham, Oxford, Talbot Co. , Md . •, James J Mapes, Newark N. J.; John C. Cresson, Philadelphia, Pa.; David A. Wells, New York, N. Y. ; George E. Waring, Ameri- can Institute, N. Y. ; George E. Riddell, Wilmington, Del. John Dorrance, Bristol, Pa.