Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-24
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
ALBANY FAIR.

The Albany Statesman gives an inter-
es,ing sketch of the Agricultural Anni-
versary which was held at that place CD
Tuesday aud Wednesday last. Notwi,ll-
standing the weather was unfavorable, the
proceedings were such as TO afford the
highest qualification 10 the friends OF Ag-
riculiure and Domestic Manufactures.
On Tuesday morning, at all early hour,
Eti,e eitizei,s from different parts Of the
county, and strangers from other counties,
began to assemble in great numbers al the
Capitol, and Oh the exhibition ground at
Washington Square. The members OF the
Society, and those who wished to become
members, repaired to the room set apart
for them in the basement story of the Cap
itol, and mounted the agricultural badge,
which consists Of three ears of wheat, tied
with blue ribbon, and worn as cock
ade. AT II O'Clock, the members Of the
Society formed in procession, headed by
the committee, and moved to Washington
Square. The procession was numerous
aud respectable. On arriving at the
Square, the procession assembled large
aud commodious stage, erected for their
accommodation, aud surrounded by pens,
containing the animals ferexhibition. Over
the steps ascending to the stage white
flag was raised, bearing the image Of an
OK. The group IN each of the apartments
was highly ereditabIe to the county, and
manifested an evident Improvement since
the last anniversary. Both the size and
appearance Of the cattle and sheep fur
nished satisfactory evidence, that the lands
10 this vicinity are by no means Of an in.
ferior quality, as grazing country. Pub
lie curiosity was much arrested by herd
Of swine, comprising female and her
two lit,ers Of pigs-tbe first consisting Of
nine, and the latter Of thirtcen--bolh OF
which she had produced and reared NTH
IN the last sir months. She was in good
case herself, and appeared 10 move about
in the midst Of her numerous and flourish
ing progeny with degree of pride aud
sat .faction.
Between the honrs Of one and two, the
ploughing match commenced. The teams
had hardly started, before the sympaihies
of the multitude were visibIy divided and
enlisted in favor Of one or the other; aud
the blacks and yellows were alternately
cheered. The skill displayed in the speed
aud neatness Of the work clearly proved
that each Of the antagonists was master Of
his profession. AS there was but mo,
ment's difference il the time Of completing
The two equal areas, and the work on boil
sides was done remarkably well, ii seemed
to be the general opinion lba. both deser.
Eved premiums.
| u The forenoon passed pleasantly in the
midst OF these exhibitions aud rural fetes
the afternoon was not less agreasbiy de,
voted 10 an examination Of the articles Of
Domestic Manufacture, deposited for pub
lie inspection in The Assembly Chamber a
the Capitol. The specimens OF fenal.
Ingenuity, i'll and industry, were hume
rous, and each excellent in its kind. A
mong them were found we'll wrought ans
4 derssed broadciolhs, caTpetings Of difleren
materials and figures, fIannels Of variou
Icolors and qualities, ornamental quilts an
coverlets, exhibiting 10 many instasxe
fine samples Of needle-uork, linens Of al