MONTHLY [BULLETIN OP Cl)c lliiitcb States ligriciiltiiral ^sdttv. Vol. L] WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER, 1858. [No. 10. The Sixth Annual Exhibition oftlie United States Agricuilural Society was held at Rich- mond, in alliance with the Virginia Central Society, on the 26tli, 27tli. 28th, 29th, and 30th days of October. The grounds, which are those heretofore occupied by tiie State Agri- cultural Society, were described by the ex])erienced correspondent of the Country GentlemansiS " loo small for the present exhibition, yet the best arranged I have ever seen." An orna- mental gateway, over whicli floated the flags of the United States and uf Virginia, opened into an enclosure containing eleven acres, bordered with permanent sheds for cattle, sheep, and swine, and n'ide enough for a covered walk before the stalls and pens. In the centre of each side was a second-story forage loft; large placards shoAved the location of each dis- tinct breed, and there was an abundant supply of water in different localities. Within these sheds there was a wide gravel walk around the grounds, and otliers intersected the level green sward, which was tastefully laid out with clumps of trees and of shrubbery, in the centre was a large tent, fitted up like an ampitheatre with rows of seats, and a rostrum for speakers. Grouped around were four halls and four large tents for the horticultural, pomological, farm ju'oduct. vegetal)le, domestic, mechanical, imi)lenient, and fine art de- jjartments. A long row of permanent coops was provided for the poultry. There were sheds for the locomotive engines, and the iieavier implements were arranged in classes upon the grass plats. A permanent building, which met the eye of visitors immediately on enter- ing the grounds, was the "headquarters" of the President, and near it was the marquee of the efficient Chief Marshal, with tents for the Press, the Secretary, tlie Chief of Police, and six others for the use of committees. Connected with the main show-ground was the horse lot, which contained about five acres, and within which was a track of a quarter of a mile in extent. Three sides of this were bordered with permanent sheds containing stalls, and on the other side (that next the main grounds) were ten tiers of elevated seats for ladies. In the centre of these seats was an raised pavilion for invited guests, comm.anding a view of the whole scene. A fine display of the flags of different nations decked the grounds, and the band of the State Public Guard furnished excellent music. The attendance was small on Tuesday, but increased in numbers on Wednesday and apain on Thursday. A severe storm, which commenced on Thursday night, and continued until Saturday, greatly diminished the receipts, but they will defray all expenditures, including the amount of premiums, $7,464 .50. Taking everything into consideration, it may be said that the Sixth Annual Exhibition was a success, and in many respects it was a decided improvement upon any of its predecessors. Larger numbers of animals and of articles have been shown at former exhibitions, but the object of the Society was to secure those of rare excellence, and to exclude everything of an inferior description. This was accomplished by obliging each exhibitor to submit his entry himself to the test of a graduated scale of entry fees, which, together with the rates of admission, were fixed bj the Virginia Central Agricultural Society. A detailed report of the Exhibition will be given in the Transactions of the United States Agricultural Society for 1858, with the proceedings of each day, and the names of the hon- ored guests present, among them the representatives of many prominent agricultural asso- ciations. Full reports will also be given of the Welcome to Invited Guests by the Hon. Wm. H. McFarlaud, the Oration by Hon. Caleb Gushing, the Valedictory by Hon. W. C. Rives, the introductory addresses by President Tilghman, and the remarks by Ex-President Tyler, Lord Napier, James Lyons, esq., Hon. B. P. Johnson of New York, Col. B. Allston of South Carolina, Frederick Smyth of New Hampshire, J. D. B. De Bow of Louisiana, Wm. Duane Wilson of Iowa, C. L. Flint and L. Wetherell of Massachusetts, and other gentlemen who participated in the exercises on the grounds, at the banquet, and at the " Farmer's Talk," held each evening at one of the churches in the city. The cash premiums enumerated below were mostly pai3 before th« fovernment of the United States Society left Richmond — the others will be paid at sight or remitted on pre- sentation of the proper voucher (by mail or otherwise) to Hon. B. B. French, Treasurer U. 74 Bulletin for November^ 1858, of S. Agricultural Society, Washington, D. C. The Medals have been ordered from the Mint at Philadelphia, and the Diplomas from the engraver at Boston, and they will be ready for delivery at the next annual meeting of the Society, at Washington city, on the second Wed- nesday in January, 1859, or they will then be sent by mail or express, as may be ordered. A certificate is also in the engraver's hands, and will be sent by mail, post-paid, to every person to whom a premium of any description has been awarded, as a record of the award. The Secretary will give duplicates of vouchers which may have been lost, when the appli- cation is endorsed by Col. Charles Dimraock, Chief Marshal of the Exhibition. Cattle Department. — The number of entries was 110, of which 54 were from Virginia. The fine Durhams of S. C. Ludington, of Va. ; the Dcvons of H. J. Stranberg, Oden Bowie, and J. H. McHenry of Maryland; the Ayrshires and Herefords of John Merryman of Mary- land, and Thomas Aston of Ohio ; the Ayrshires of Wm. C. Wilson of Maryland, and the fine fat cattle from the western part of Virginia, justified the editor of the Richmond Dispatch in speaking of the display as " combining a larger number of first class animals than was ever collected together in Virginia." Durham Bull, three years and over, do. do. do. do. do. do. two years and under three, do. do. one year old and under two, do. do. under one year, do. Cow, three years old and over, do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. two years old and under three, Devon Bull, three years old and over, do. do. do. do. do. do. two years and under three, do. do. one year and under two, do. do. do. do. do. do. under one year, do. do. do. do. Cow, three years and over, do. do. do. do. do. do. two years and under three, do. do. do. do. do. Heifer, one year and under two, do. do. do. do. do. do. under one year, do. do. do. Ayrshire Bull, three years old and over, do. do. do. do. do. Cow, do. do. do. do. two years old and under three, do. do. do. do. Hereford Bull, three years old and over, do. do. do. do. do. do. one year and under two, do. Cow, three years old and over, do. do do. do. do. do. two years and under three, do. Heifer, under one year, Alderney Bull, two j'ears old and under three, do. do. do. do. do. do. one year and under two, do. do. under one year, do. do. do. do. Covv, two years and over, do, do. do. do. do. do. two years and under three, do. do. one year and under two, do. Heifer, under one year, do. do. do. Grade Bull, (discretionary,) do. Cow, three years old and over, 1st. S. C. Ludington, Va., " Degalma," $100 2d. S. C. Ludington, " Scipio," 40 1st. 0. Bierne, "Oliver,'' 50 1st. S. C. Ludington. " Triumph," 25 1st. S. C. Ludington, 5 1st. S. C. Ludington, "Mazurka 4th," 75 1st. S. C. Ludington, "Chance," 30 S. C. Ludington, " F?ed Rose," diploma. 1st. S. C. Ludington, " Berthia," $40 1st. G. B. Dillard, " Romeo," 100 2d. Alexander Garritt, " Hero," 40 1st. H. J. Stranberg, Md., "Richmond," 50 1st. A. G. Davis, "Tim," 25 2d. Oden Bowie, Md., 10 1st. H.J. Stranberg, .Md., "Baltimore," 15 2d. A. G. Davis, "Jim," 5 1st. J. H. McHenry, Md., " Dalia," T5 2d. H. J. Stranberg, Md., "Matilda," 30 1st. Oden Bowie, Md., "Sunshine," 40 2d. Oden Bowie. Md., " Fuschia," 15 1st. Oden Bowie, Md., "Bride," 25 2d. J. H. McHenry, Md., "Florence," 10 1st. H. J. Stranberg, Md., "Beauty," 15 2d. J. H. McHenry, Md., "Darling," 5 1st. J. B. Crenshaw, "Mar," 100 2d. John Merryman, Md., "Monmouth," 40 1st. Peter D. Glenn, " Christmas," 75 1st. Peter D. Glenn, "Mary," 40 2d. Peter D. Glenn, "Martha," 15 1st. Thomas Aston, Ohio, "Fairboy," 100 2d. John Merryman, JId., " Catalfra," 40 1st. Thomas Aston, Ohio, "Grand Duke," 25 1st. Thomas Aston, Ohio, "Duchess," 75 2d. John Merryman, Md., "Lilac," 30 1st. Thomas Aston, Ohio, "Beauty," 40 1st. Thomas Aston, Ohio, "Jenny," 15 1st. W. C. Wilson, Md., "Prince," 50 2d. J. H. McHenry, Md., " Reward," 20 1st. W. C. Wilson, Md., "Perry," 25 1st. J. H. McHenry, Md.. "Trump," 15 2d. W. C. Wilson, Md., '■ Richmond," 5 1st. J. PL McHenry, Md., "Lady 3d," 75 2d. W. C. Wilson, Md., "Clara," 30 1st. J. H. McHenry, Md., "Jessie." 40 1st. W. C. Wilson", Md., "Ariel,"' 25 1st. J. H. McHenry, Md., "Primrose," 15 2d. W. 0. Wilson, Md., "Empress 2d," 5 Kuhn & Martin, " Mazeppa," 15 1st. S. C. Ludington, " Lady Roan," 30 The U. S. Agricultural Society > Grade Cow, three years old and over, 2d. do. do. two years and under tliree, 1st. do. do. do. do. 2d. Native Cow, three years old and upwards, 1st. do. do. do. 2d. Working Oxen, four years and over, 1st. do. do. do. do. 2d. do. do. two years and under four, 1st. do. Rice, do. B. Alston, S. C, do. do. do. J. R. Spartman, S. C, do. Hungarian grass, do. Jabez Smith, Collection of Apples, 1st. H. B. Jones, do. do. 2d. J. S. Toombs & Brother, 30 30 5 5 6 20 10 diploma. certificate. certificate. $10 5 5 5 5 5 diploma. diploma. diploma. certificate. $20 I 10 78 Bulletin for November, 1858, of Collection of Native Grapes, Wine Sap Apples, (discretionary,) Gooseberries, do. Sparkling Catawba, " Bogens,'' Blackberry Vinegar, (discretionary,) do. Wine, do. Lemon Soda, &c. do. Bottled Ale, Porter and Stout, do. 1st. Mrs. W. Willis, Henry Timberlake, .John Hampson, N. Y. R. J. Colston & Co , Mrs. Dr. Lyne, Mrs. C. S. Morgan, M. McCormick, Amy & Shinn,D. C, $10 diploma, diploma, bronze medal, diploma, diploma, diploma, diploma. Horticultural and Domkstic Department.— There was but a meagre display of flowers of domestic productions, as when the large amount offered in premiums was taken into con- sideration, but the specimens of female handiwork, taste, and industry were numerous and attractive, making the number of entries nearly .300, of which but 27 were from other States. Display of exotics, do. Hardy plants, do. annuals, do. do. Floral Design, do. Pair circular hand boquets, Basket boquet for table, Suspended basket boquet, Large boquet, Hams, do. Fresh butter, do. Chesse, Lard, do. Honey, do. Collection of jellies, do. do. do. pickles, do. do. Wheat Bread, do. Corn Bread, do. Sponge Cake, do. do. Pound do. do. do. Fruit do. do. do. Preserves, (discretionary,) do. do. Dried Peaches, do. Best ten yards jeans, do. do. linsey, do. three ounces flax thread, do. six cuts woolen j'am, do. made fine shirt, do. knit woolen undershirts, do. do. do. drawers, do. do. do. stockings, do. do. cotton do. do. do. woolen socks, do. do. cotton do. do. woolen carpet, do. white counterpane, do. do. do. patchwork quilt, do. do. do. ornamented counterpane, 1st prem. James Guest, Va., 1st prem. James Guest, 1st prem. James Guest, 2d prem. John Morton, 1st prem. John Morton, 2d prem. James Guest, John Morton, John Jlortou, John Morton, John Morton. Mrs L. C. Binford, Mrs. H. Cox, Mrs. J. C. Burton, Mrs. L. C. Binford, Mrs. A. J. Hnffard, Mrs. Timberlake, Mrs. Z. Benford, C. M. Maddox, J. W. Johnson, Pa., Mrs. E. B. Spence, Mrs. Wm. Willis, Mrs. Henry Cox, Mrs. V\^m. 'Willis, Mrs. J. B. Morton, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Lizzie M. Williams, Mrs. L. C. Binford, Mrs. R. B. Lyne, Miss J. E. Turpin, Mrs. Wm. Breeden, Mrs. Dr. Coons, Mrs. J. C. Burton. Mrs. W. Willis, Mrs. H. Cox, Mrs. L. C. Binford, Mrs. J. Gibson, Mrs. Martha Hatch, Mrs. L. Partlow, Miss E. M. Collier, Mrs. L. Partlow, Miss S. M. McFarlan, Daniel Tally, Daniel Tally, Mrs. R. C. Howe, Miss Jennie Smith, Mrs. J. Johnson, Miss Jennie Smith, Mrs. G. Via, Miss Nancy C. Price, Mrs. Hawkes, Mrs. M. A. Bohannon. Miss Maria Weldon, Mrs. C. Cleveland, 1st prem 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. $10 10 10 5 5 10 5 5 5 5 10 5 10 5 5 5 3 5 3 '5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 diploma. certificate. certificate. $10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 5 10 5 5 TJie U. S. Agricultural Society. 79 Best ornamented table cover, do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. hearthrug, chair cover, set of tidies, lamp mats, needle-worked infant's dress, do. handkerchiefs, do. collar, do. silk embroidery, do. worsted do. do. crotchett work, do. pair of slipjl^rs, do. ornamental leather work, do. do. Avax work, do. do. bead work. Silk stockings, (discretionary,) Fancy work box, do. Woolen stockings, do. Miss E. R. Jacobs, $5 Miss J. Bagby, 5 Miss Dill, 5 Mrs. i'. Woolfork, 5 Miss A. R. Hooper, 5 Mrs. Marius Gilliam, 5 Miss Tilghman, Md., 5 Miss S. A. Patridge, 6 Mrs. Dr. Roddv. 5 Mrs. S. Caldwell, 6 Miss Mary E. Cooke, N. C. o Miss Emma Lane, 6 Miss Emma Dimmock, & Miss J. Turpin, 5 Miss Emma Lane, 5 Mrs. Tally, (aged 70, j certificate. Miss Ella Hubard, do. Miss Merriman, (knit with one hand,) do. Mrs. D. Epperson, do. Worked piano cover, do. The Mechanical Departme.vt, (as is the case at the exhibitions of the Royal Agricultural Society of England,) was the largest, the most attractive, and the most useful section of the exhibition, there were 134 entries for premiums, of which Virginia contributed 57, New York 23, Pennsylvania 17, Maryland 8, Ohio 5, Delaware 5, Massachusetts 3, North Carolina 3, Illinois 2, Michigan 2, District of Columbia 2, Rhode Island 2, Maine 1, Vermont 1, New Jersey 1, Tennessee 1, and Alabama 1. Best locomotive farm engine, do. do. (discretionary,) do. do. do. Miller's steam-boiler alarm, do. Best new agricultural implement Plough for general use, 1st prem. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. do. do do. stubble, do. do. do. sod, do. sub-soil, do. draining. Collection ploughs. Watt's improvement, Corn, cotton, and potato plough For ploughing, do. Harrows, Corn planters, do. Grain drill, do. Broadcast sowers, do. Corn cultivator, do. Horse hoe for drills, Mower and reaper, do. 1st prem. 2d do. 1st do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. 1st do. ist prem. 2d do. Philip Rahm, Richmond, Ettenger & Edmond, Talbott k Brother, F. B. Fouruier, Ohio, [award undecided,] E. Whitman & Co., Md., Sayre & Remington, N. Y. R. B. Winston, George Watt & Co., George Watt & Co., E. Whitman & Co., Md., A. P. Routt, George Watt & Co., Henry Schreiner, Wra. Shepardstou, V. H. D. Smither's man William grand gold medal, special diploma, do. do. do. do. silver medal. do. do. bronze silver bronze silver bronze silver do. do. do. do. do. do. diploma. do. do. do. Mower, (with Wood's improvement,) 1st do. do. 2d do. Reaper, (southern reaper,) 1st do. do. 2d do. Revolving rake and reel, Automaton rake, 1st do. Horse, do. Ist do. Six grain cradles, do. Threshing machine, 1st do. do. 2d do. Horse power, 1st do. do. do. 2d do. Henry M. Piatt, N. Y., J. H. Wiggin, Mass., A. P. Routt, J. D. Willouehby & Black, Pa., Bickford & Huffman, N. Y., D. H. Furbush, Maine, Bickford & Huffman, N. Y., Sayre & Remington, N. Y.. H. M. Smith, Sayre k Remington, N. Y., T. D. Burrall, N. Y., R. L. Allen, N. Y., W. A. Wood, N. Y., R. L. Allen, N. Y., R. L. Allen, N. Y., Jesse Whitehead, Chas. Dimmock, Jesse Whitehead, G.B. Griffin, Pa., J. T. Grant, N. Y., Emery Brothers, N. Y., H. M. Smith, do. do. do. do. do. silver medal. silver do. bronze do. silver do. bronze do. silver bronze silver bronze silver silver medal, bronze do. silver bronze silver bronze diploma and silver do. do. bronze silver bronze Emery brothers, N. Y., E. Potts & Co., Pa., silver bronze do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. 80 Bulletin for November, 1858, of 1st prem. 2d do. do. do. do. 1st 2d 1st prem. 2d do. Governor for horse power. Fanning mill, do. do. Corn stalk cutter, Corn harvester, do. do. Brush cutting machine, Shingle machine, do. do. Models of Ingersoli's hay press, Portable packing saw. Patent saw gumner, Display of circular saws. Improved mill pick, Log pump, Cross-cut saw, Rotary movement, Machine for making barrels, Improved water wheel, Grain refiner, Improvementin putting grain cradles together. Corn and cob mill, '■ Colman's," 1st prem. Portable flour mill, • Corn busker. Corn sheller, do. Hay and straw cutter, do. do. Sorgho mill, Cider mill. Tobacco press, Large platform scales, Small do. Farm pumps. Family coach, Heavy four-wheel carriage, Light do. do. Light spring-wagon, Trotting sulky. Trotting sulky. Horse cart, Ox cart. Heavy Farm wagon, Light two-horse w.agon, Heavy street wagon, Double Dumpling wagon. Self-acting wagon brake, (model,) Heavy double carriage harness, Light do. do. do. Riding saddle and bridle. Best collection whips, Wheelbarrows, Bee hive, do. Post augurs, Jack-screws, Iron railings, Gate latch, Barrels, do. do. do. do. do. do. ■>d do. Ipt do. 2d do. 1st do. 1st do. 1st do. 1st do. 1st do. Lea Puscy, Delaware, J. T. Grant & Co., N. Y., J. Montgomery & Co., Md., J. B. Griffin, Pa.. R. C. Mauck, Reamer & Miller, E. Seymour, N. Y., M. P. 0. Hern, M. Council, J. B. Turner, John Haws, T. Taylor, Burgee & Boyle, W. Brady, Pa., Suter & Houcheng, B. Grubbs, S. Ingersoll, Conn., 0. P. Smith, D. C.,' Robert Baird, Va., A. F. Porter, Pa., J. T. Grant & Co., N. Y.. Church & Fleming, Chas. Ross, N. Y., S. A. Smith, Mass.. S. & M. Pinnock &'Co.. Pa., Thos. D. Burrale, 1^. Y.', G. B. Griffin, Pa., Sinclair & Co., Md., Douglas Brothers, Ohio, H. M. Smith, Mercer & Coleman, Jno. Howe & Frank Howe, N. do. do. Grain & West, N. Y.. diploma, silver medal, bronze do. silver do. diploma, do. do. silver medal, bronze do. diploma, do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. silver medal. do. do. do. bronze silver bronze silver do. do. Y., do. bronze do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. Stoves, Hollingsworth's washing machine, Knuckle washing machine, Bartholf 's sewing machine, Case of clothing, (Carburet of iron, for stove polish, Alfred King, Alfred King, Alfred King, 1st do. R. F. Linch & Bro. R. F. Linch & Bro. H. J. Smith, E. P. Odell, E. P. Odell, D. B. Corrie, D. B. Corrie, E. P. Odell, D. A. Sutphin, R. S. Kellog, Alfred King, S. S. Cottrell, S. S. Cottrell, S. S. Cottrell, H. M. Smith, J. W. Johnson, A. S. Maddox, II. M. Smith, E. P. Odell, Geo. S. Lownes & Co. Geo. W. Barker, Fras. Neidermaver, J. T. Bass, Rathban & Co., N. Y., W. H. & B. B. Woodword, A. J. Harvey, Pa., D. J. Levy, Tuj)man & Hull, Joseph Dixon, New Jersey, certificate do. best, second do. diploma, silver medal, do. do. do. do. do. do. diploma, silver medal, do. do. diploma. do. do. do. do. silver medal, do. do. do. do. do. do. bronze do. commendation. do. bronze medal, do. do. diploma, do. do. do. bronze medal, diploma, do. do. do. do. The U. S. Agricultural Society. 81 Apparatus for ligrhting houses, " Sunlight Gas Works," Elastic iron railway, Apparatus for heating houses, Warren's roofing, Hand-loom, (plantation loom,) Kedzie's water filter. Old Dominion cotfee pot. Sewing machines, (Wheeler & do. do. (Singer's,) Butter worker. Refrigerators, Washing machines, Sausage meat cutter, do. stuffer, Brooms, Self-ventilating milk pan, Patent carpet sweeper, Ice dish and butter cooler, \ ^Dudley & Holmes, Mich., - S. A. Beers, N. Y., Dudley & Holmes, Mich., John Viles, W. H. Holliday, Jas. Tcrrey & Co., N. Y., Arthur Bernon & Co., Wilson's,) Ist. E. H. Craig, 2d. A. G. Butterfield, Ellison Yerby, D. C, North, Chase, k North, D. C. A. A. Huffner, Md., J. W. Vincent, R. I., H. M. Smith, W. D. Cook, N. C, Arthur Bc-rnon k Co. E. Shaler k Co., N. Y., C. A. McEvery & Co., silver medal and special diploma, special do.^ silver do. do. do. do. do. medal, do. do. do. do. do. bronze do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. do. diploma, do. do. Art and General Utility Department. — There were T4 articles entered in this depart- ment, 61 from Virginia, but very few of them could compete for the premiums" offered, and others were of such a nature that the society had no opportunity of submitting them to that practical test which alone can warrant the bestowal of a diploma. Rich'd Patten, Md., J. Kedsie, N. Y., Emery & Co., N. Y. Fisher & Winston, S. Sutherland, S. Sutherland, S. Sutherland, fturvej'or s compass, Barometei', Dynamometer, Medicine chest for farm use, Double barrelled gun, do. do. Single do. Rifle, (with special diploma,) Rifle, Tools for die-cutting, Oil pictures of animals. Maps of an estate, do. Architectural designs, Plan of a granary, Paintings of shells, Painting, Crayon drawing, Ornamental penmanship, Engraved models of penmanship, System of book-keeping, Lyons' patent penholder, Engraving, initial, stamping, &c., Minerals of Virginia, do. any other State, Specimens of Kanawha coal, do. do. salt, do. Rockbridge marble, do. coal. Orchards under ten years of age. 1st prem. 2d do. 2d do. 1st do. 2d do. Sharpe's Arms Co., S. Sutherland, H. M. Moses, E. Troye, Kentucky, W. F. Pleasants, A. G. Ware, Tenn., John R. Hall, Mass., James T. Worthington, Ohio, Peter Baumgras, Miss M. A. Hughes, Miss N. C. Brown, J. S. Duncan, Pa., P. Duff, Pa., do. T. Kenton Lyons, H. M. Moses*& Co., Charles Dimmock, 0. Hendrick, Thomas L. Brown, Thomas L. Brown, A. P. Viguesney, Colston & Co., 1st prem. Louis Tudor, silver medal. do. do. do. do. bronze do. silver do. bronze do. do. do. silver do. bronze do. di ploma. silver medal. do. do. bronze do. silver do. bronze do. special diploma. do. do. special do. do. do. do. do. silver medal. bronze do. diploma. do. do. do. §20 Reports of Committees. — The following extracts from the Reports of Committees are published by order of the Executive Committee, and the awards therein recommended are confirmed. Special Committee on Herds. — "The committee state without hesitation that no one of them has ever before seen a finer display of cattle, as far as quality is concerned. They award a Special Diploma to S. C. Ludington, of Lewisburg, Va., for the finest Herd of Durhams, ani- mals of very superior character. A Special Diploma to H. J. Stranberg, of Brookletts, Md., for the best Herd of Devons, ten in number ; with Diplomas to J. Howard McHenry, of Pikes- ville, Md., for his Herd of five, and to Oden Bowie, of Md., for his Herd of six — all being beautiful animals. A Special Diploma to Thomas Aston, of Elyria, Ohio, for the best herd of Herefords, fine animals, brought from the southern shore of Lake Erie by their enter- 82 Bulletin for November^ 1858, of prising owner. Special Diplomas to J. H. McHenrj and W. C. Wilson, of Baltimore, Md., for their fine Herds of Alderneys, each five in number, and equally worthy of high commen- dation. Mr. Ludington exhibited with his herd a Durham steer, 2 years and 8 months old, the weight of which is 2,000 pounds." Committee on Thoroughbred Stallioi^a. — " The committee desire to state that ' Red Eye' was ruled out, as not thoroughbred, otherwise he would have unquestionably have received one of the prizes. Neither were they satisfied with the pedigree of ' Regent,' a horse of fine appearance." Committee on Harvesting Machines. — " The committee report that many very valuable im- plements were presented before them for examination, and that they have given all the at- tention which the time allotted them would permit. Eight combined machines for reaping and mowing were entered, one of which 'Wood's Manny' was entered for exhibition only, having received the Gold Medal at the Syracuse trial of reapers in 1857, and is, in the judg- ment of the committee, fully entitled to the position it then occupied. Two mowers were entered for premium — and one, C. Aultman's 'Buck Eye' Mower, for exhibition onl}', it having received the Gold Medal at Syracuse in 1857. Two reapers were entered for pre- mium— and one for exhibition, ' McCormick's ' reaper, to which the Gold Medal was awarded at the trial at Syracuse in 1857, and which still maintains the high position then assigned it. "In announcing the premiums awarded to the machines which entered into competition, the committee desire to state that the examinations made by them, (without that trial which is so important to determine the true value of a machine,) have not been as satisfactory as they would have been had there been a trial in the field. They have however considered, from the best evidences before them, the relative merits of machines most of which have a deservedly high reputation. The reaper exhibited by .Mr. Whitehead has some points which, when perfected, may make it equal to any other machine, and the revolving rake and reel invented hy Charles Dimmock, is worthy of especi J attention. The improvement in put- ting grain cradles together, by which the whole arrangement is simplified, is a new and valu- able invention." Committee on Agricultural Machines. — " The large and small Platform Scales made under the Ross & Strong patent, and exhibited by John Howe, of Brandon, Vermont, and Frank E. Howe, of 438 Broome street. New York, were carefully examined by your committee. These scales, from their simplicity of construction, seem to require some further notice than the mere award of a medal. The Six Ton scale on exhibition, when balanced by the ad- justing ball, was tested by one of your committee being weighed, and afterwards being weighed upon one of the small scales selected at random from a number exhibited, when there was no perceptible difference in their indications of weight. The scales were then tested by placing one sealed weight of 50 lbs. upon its platform and tested. Two more were then added, and then additional ones, up to twenty sealed 50 lbs. weights, placed upon different parts and corners of the platform, and in every instance correct weights were indi- cated. The floor platform was then sufficiently removed to afford an examination of its mode of construction, which it is hardly necessary here to describe, but it is quite enough to say, that your committee were unanimous in their opinion, that the important point of sim- plicity of construction as well of correctness of weight had been attained. A sliding vernier is also used to subdivide the divisions of 5 pounds upon the beam into pounds. Your com- mittee therefore award to the Messrs. Howe the first premium, a silver medal, for the large platform Hay Scale, and the first premium, a bronze medal, for the portabl'e scale." Special Committee on " Sun-Light Gas TIoM-s." — " The special committee on the ' Sun-Light Gas Works' of Dudley & Holmes, Detroit, Michigan, report that they deem the construction of the retort, with its spiral column, presenting a large heating surface in a small space, and the annular space for purification, superior to any which has fallen under their obser- vation. The arrangement for 'burning out' the retort, by which the residium left in the retort is removed and the durability of the same secured, also presents advantages not pos- sessed by other apparatus. The light shown was superior to either coal or rosin oil gas, being made of good sperm oil. In the absence of any opportunity of comparing the works with others, we decline expressing any opinion of superiority. But for the merits of the ap- paratus as presented above, we recommend, in addition to the premium which may be awarded, a special diploma." Triumphal Procession. — The locomotive farm engine, manufactured by Philip Rahm, of the Eagle foundry, Richmond, to which was awarded the Grand Gold Medal of Honor, at the Sixth National Exhibition, was escorted from the Fair grounds by the numerous workmen of the establishment, with music and banners. An engraving of this premium engine will appear in the volume of Transactions for 1858. Back Ndmbers of the Monthly Bulletin furnished, to complete sets. The U. S. Agricultural Society. 83 The Executive Committee of the United States Agricultural Society was in session at Richmond during the exhibition, and until the evening of the following Tuesday, when it adjourned to the Society's Rooms at Washington, and after sitting there on Wednesday, Nov. 3d, adjourned to meet on the second Monday in January, 1859, two days prior to the annual meeting. Present, President Tilghman, Messrs. Henry Wager, J. McGowan, Josiah Ware, Fredeiick Symth, Henry WHlson, and John Merryman, and Secretary Pooie. The greater portion of the business transacted related to the Exhibition, but the following reso- lutions were ordered to be pul)lished : — Resolved, That the thanks of the Government of the United States Agricultural Society be presented to Col. Charles Dimmock, of Richmond, Chief Marshal and General Superinten- dent, for his services, his courtesy, and his endeavors to promote the success of the Sixth Annual Exhii)ition. Resolved, That the thanks of the Government of the United States Agricultural Society be presented to the Honorables Caleb (wishing, W. C. Rives, and W. H. McFarland for the ad- dresses delivered by them at the Sixth Annual Exhibition, and that copies of the same be requested for publication in the volume of Transactions. Resolved, That the regulation liy which, "when there is but one exhibitor, although he may show seVeral animals in the same class and order, only one premium will be awarded, to be first or otherwise, as the merits of the animal may be adjudged,'' is sus])ended during the jiresent Exhibition, with the positive understanding that it will be strictly enforced hereafter. Resolved, That the Executive Committee of the United States Agricultural Societ}' deem the system of Horse Taming, advocated and practised by Professor Rarej', worthy of the at- tention of all those interested iti that subject. Resolved, That the thanks of the Government of the United States Agricultural Society be presented to the editors and reporters of the Richmond Dispatch, the Richmond Enquirer, and the Richmond Whig fov their valuable aid in promoting the success of the Exhibition, and to all other editors and reporters who have given it publicity. Resolved, That the thanks of the Executive Committee be presented to Mr. J. P. Ballard, of the Exchange Hotel, for his attention and liberality during their stay in Richmond, and his exertions to promote their comfort. Resolved. That after the close of the present year, the "Transactions " of the United States Agricultural Society be published in monthly parts, in connexion with the "Bulletin," and distributed gratuitously to Annual as well as to Life Jlembeis. Farmer's High School of Pe.nnsylvania. — The Germantown Telegraph states that the west wing of this institution will be completely finished in time for the intended opening in February next. This wing comprises one-third of the entire college structure, and contains 63 chambers, 9 by 17, five class-rooms, 20 by 20, a dining-room and lecture-room, each 20 by 40, large halls and roomy corridors, wash and bath-rooms and closets on each story, and a complete private residence with separate halls and entrances. The whole will be sup- plied with water, ventilation, and temperature by the most convenient and most reliable arrangements known to modern architects. Mr. C. B. Callahan, a well-known professional architect, has superintended the construction M'ith assiduous attention, and takes commen- dable and natural pride in securing to this noble structure all the perfection of detail and finish which his long experience enables him to bestow. The building committee of the board of trustees have sacrificed private business and personal comfort, as well as time and private means, to the great object of completing the work, and rendering it in all respects substantial, secure, and perfect in finish and adaptation. Besides this they bear the heavier care of the organization of the institution for its novel and varied service, a task involving immense difficulty. In all this they bear, their own expenses, and have at the same time been among the most liberal contributors to the treasury. The improvements on the School Farm continue to be prosecuted vigorously. Large orchards, some miles of hedging, extensive nurseries, avenues, and sheltering belts, have been planted and thoroughly cultivated, and there is already a considerable stock of hardy trees and plants in the nurseries, of saleable size, and of admirable thrift and vigor. The strong, dry, free soil and elevated situation are eminently favorable for the grov.'th of hardy trees. They are robust, but not tenderly luxuriant; they ripen their wood early, and will readily recover growth after transplanting. The usual farm crops have been good. More than one-half of the labor expended on the farm has been the clearing up of fence-rows, sprouts, grubs, stumps, and stones, and on more than one-half of the farm, all impediments to the processes of thorough cultivation have been carefully removed. In the experimental department, one hundred and ten distinct varieties of wheat, (pre- sented by D. J. Browne, esq., of the Patent Office,) have been sown this season, and very many varieties of other grains, roots and grasses. The collection of fruits is probably the largest in the State. Various manures are on trial, especially those which have been found 84 Bulletin for November, 1858. to stimulate the growth and early ripening of wheat. A large variety of" implements, and different modes of culture are also on trial, and, in all. there are now one hundred and ninety-three distinct field experiments instituted and registered in the record of experiment. In the rows of didactic culture, for illustration to students, the various modes of culture will be compared side by side, both with the best usual culture, and with no culture. An impression is abroad that the farm is not adequately supplied with water. It is enough of correction to this mistake to say, that during the extremely dry weather and low water of last mouth, a well supplied — at 21 feet below the natural surface — abundant water for the use of several families, and for a very large force of plasterers and masons, who alone con- sumed 70 barrels on the 27th. The water is of mild and excellent quality. In one of the quarries there is a living spring at about 12 feet from the surface, and another in the shades of the arboretum will afford an eligible location for an out-door bathing pond, if desired. The college will be supplied abundantly with pure, soft water, on each of the seven floors, as well as with well water. The barn cisterns continue to supply all the stock and much more. The shop, steam boiler, and plant pit are amply and conveniently supplied by a pump in the boiler shed. Positive arrangements and conditions for the admission of students and organization of the institution, cannot be fully matured or published before the next meeting of the board of trustees, which it is expected will be held in the early part of December. The annual report of the President of the Board of Trustees, will be published about New-Year, or at the opening of the session of the Legislature, and will contain a full inven- tory and detail of all operations on the farm, with contributed papers on special subjects of culture, prepared by leading culturists specially for it. A copy will be forwarded, if possi- ble, to the address of every subscriber and contributor. The citizens of a few counties have subscribed over $10,000 in part of the necessary con- tributions towards $25,600, which viust be raised by individual subscription. These sub- scriptions are due November 1, 1858, and May 1, 1850, and the duplicates are now in the hands of gentlemen who will attend to the collections. Farther subscriptions are urgently needed, and should be made payable April 1, 1850. Seventh Annual Meeting. — The United States Agricultural Society will hold its Seventh Annual Meeting in the Lecture Room of the Smithsonian Institution, at Washington city, on Wednesday, the twelfth day of January, 1859, when the election of officers will be held, and the business required by the constitution of the Society will be transacted. Officers and Members of the Society are respectfully notified to attend, and a cordial invi- tation is extended to State and other Agricultural Associations to send Delegates, that there may be a general representation of Agriculturists " in Congress assembled," to protect and sustain their interests, acting as a national organization on such matters pertaining to Ag- riculture as may be deemed appropriate. Gentlemen from other lands who maj- be interested in the acquisition and diffusion of Agricultural knowledge, are also invited to attend, and to participate in the proceedings. The Medals and Diplomas awarded at the Sixth Annual Exhibition at Richmond, will be delivered to successful competitors, or their agents. The published volume of Transactions for 1858, will be delivered to Members of the Society, and to gentlemen tonnected with the Agricultural Press. Important Agricultural topics will be publicly discussed, after introductory remarks by eminent scientific and practical agriculturists. Gentlemen having other topics pertinent to the advancement of Agriculture, which they may wish to introduce or to have discussed, will please refer them to the Executive Committee, through the Secretary, that a place may be assigned them on the daily programme. Propositions from cities at which the next Annual Exhibition of the Society is desired^ will be received and considered. The Business Office of the Society is in Todd's Marble Building, one door west of Brown's Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, where all interested in the cause of Agricultural improvement are invited to call when in Washington city. A large number of Agricultural newspapers, periodicals and reports, (liberally contributed,) are placed on file for public inspection, and the Library is also free to all who may desire to examine it. Models or Drawings of Agri- cultural Implements, and other objects of interest, are placed on exhibition without charge. Gentlemen who may wish to become Life Members of the Society, can do so by paying or remitting ten dollars to the Treasurer, Hon. B. B. French, Washington city. This will en- title them, without any further payments, to the full privileges of membership — among these are: free admission to all exhibitions of the Society, the annual volumes of published Trans- actions, the Monthly Bulletin, and the large and elegant Diploma. The fee for Annual Membership is two dollars, which ensures the receipt of the Transactions and the Monthly Bulletin for one year. ^^ Editors are requested to call attention to the above announcement.