The New York herald., 1844-10-17
Fair or the American Institute-CattIe show
at Vauxhall.


The annual Cattle Show of the American lnsIi-
tute opened yesterday morning at vauxhal Mon
day and Tuesday were occupied in making ar
rangements, providing stands for the cattle, and
entering them for exhibition During the whole OF
yesterday, the weather being most favorable,
Vauxhall attracted large number of visitors, and
will continue TO do so as long as II is open. The
show Of caue, although not at all striking, will be
found worthy Of an examination. The collections
of horses is more remarkable for variety than ex-
ceence; but the confined nature of the locality
is not by any means suitable for showing of the
symmetry, the spirit, the fire Of the pancing steeds;
and it is possible that in open field, such as was
selected for the State Agricultural Society's Fair,
the horses at VauxhalI would look better advan-
tage OF sheep, there are not manyespccimens;
swine, however, young end old, muster strong, and
seem TO know their strength, judging from the din
and cabal they keep up. Byiar the most agreeable
part of the ground is that allotted TO the oxen
and black cattle this class OF animals being both
numerous and choice. About from 10 to az head
OF all sizes and ages are to be seen; many OF them
very beautiful and remark able for their gentleness,
gigantic proportions and The good -natured and be-
nevoent cast of their vsages IL is always pleasant
to see ine specimens and improved breeds OF nose
animals which contribute SO largely to the conve-
nience and comfort of man, and by stepping INTO
Vauxhall, the spectator will find ample means tor
an hours enjoyment.
have been many thousands OF visitors. In the
evening the crowd was extremely dense in every
apartment, and II was by the utmost perseverance,,
and not little tact, that the faculty Of locomotion
could be used, surrounded and pent up by the
pressure on all sides. IL as pleasant sight as
could be TO witness the good nature and cheerful
displayed by the young ladies in the midst of
their difficulties. The unceremonious rencontres,
the familiar rules, the friendly contacts, and the
provoking proximity to their neighbors ot the
crowd, were all sufficient to chagrn and stir them
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but no, they seemed to ENJOY the fun OF the scene
with evident satisfaction. There was good mi
litary band placed in the gallery Of The saloon,
whose performance enllvened the meeting.
The hour having arrived when the address on
agriculture was TO be delivered, there was dense
crowd in the neighborhood of the platform and on
the galleries. The address, however, was post
GEN CHANDLER the Vice President of the American In
sue to call the attention Of the audience to the
order or proceedings Of to-day After describing
Of the attractions of the cattle show at vauxha he an
nonnced that according to heir established CUSTOM the
annual procession would form for and from vsuxha
in their movements to join the cavalcade horseback
It SAID Gen Chandler most agreeable intelligence for
every direction, receive accounts daily OF Agrcul-
tnral Fairs In Connecticut for instance there
ange, in New Jersey, informed of another, at
which many hundreds attended, and where there
nmos to he hs
bandmans calling and what is not the least pleasing
feature on such occasion. most spiriting ploughing
match The exercise at 0 ange were closed by an ad-
dress by Dr. Gardner who is well known to you ALL and
member Of our Society. 1t is, indeed, gratifying to
find the whole country waking up and adopt
ing those efficient means to develope the hidden
wealth Of the land, and promote the and
interests Of agriculture; but still more is gratifying
that by the efforts OF the American Institute decided
impetus has been extended to throughout the land We
feel obliged to you. fellow citizens for your kindness
and attenon desire that you should aid us all in your
power preserve the order and regularity Of this scene
for who have examine and receive and SUPERVISE
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that regret not having any thing further of
importance to announce to you tonight. (Applause)