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S.] Bartlett. -- Cattle show, an exhibition of domestic animals with prizes for the encouragement of stock breeding; -- usually accompanied with the exhibition of other agricultural and domestic products and of implements.

t he, her fears to cease Sent down the meek-eyed peace. Milton. Cease, then, this impious rage. Milton

The name of several evergreen trees. The wood is remarkable for its durability and fragrant odor.

A gummy mucilaginous substance; -- called also bassorin, tragacanthin, etc.

Vexation; irritation of mind; rage. The cardinal in a chafe sent for him to Whitehall. Camden.

hain gang, a gang of convicts chained together. -- Chain hook (Naut.), a hook, used for dragging cables about the deck. -- Chain mail, flexible, defensive armor of hammered metal links wrought into the form of a garment. -- Chain molding (Arch.), a form of molding in imitation of a chain, used in the Normal style.…

a common ore of opper, containing copper, iron, and sulphur. It occurs massive and in tetragonal crystals of a bright brass yellow color.

A small species of antelope (Rupicapra tragus), living on the loftiest mountain ridges of Europe, as the Alps, Pyrenees, etc. It possesses remarkable agility, and is a favorite object of chase.

r chap or jaw drooping, -- an indication of humiliation and dejection; crestfallen; discouraged. See Chopfallen.

e principles of a political party in England (1838-48), which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot, annual parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other radical reforms, as set forth in a document called the People's Charter.

To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort. The proud he tamed, the penitent he cheered. Dryden.

In a manner to cheer or encourage.

A small downy-leaved tree (Anona Cherimolia), with fragrant flowers. It is a native of Peru.

To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle. To cherish virtue and humanity. Burke.

Encouragement; comfort. [Obs.] Rich bounty and dear cherishment. Spenser.

A small ruminant of the family Tragulidæ a allied to the musk deer. It inhabits Africa and the East Indies. See Kanchil.

rth, from Chios, used anciently as an astringent and a cosmetic. -- Chian turpentine, a fragrant, almost transparent turpentine, obtained from the Pistacia Terebinthus.

One who gathers rags and odds and ends; a ragpicker.

The Ingoat antelope (Tragops Bennettii) Of India.

A check to enthusiasm or warmth of feeling; discouragement; as, a chill comes over an assemblly.