The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-18
afsat Annual stats Fair and Cattle SHOW Of
the New York state Agricultural society,

PouoHKEYPsIR, Monday evening, Sept. l6.
Tomorrow will be the first day OF the great
State Fair, an event IN anticipation OF which pre-
parations of the most extensive, complete and judi
cious kind are, and have been for several days go
ing forward. The arrangements officially made by
the several committees appointed for that purpose
by the joint meeting held here on July llth, are
now nearly effected, and extend not only 10 the
securing OF general accommodation and perfect
order Of the immense mutitudes which are reason
ably expected to be present. but also the procuring
of ready facilities for the transmission, as well as
the conveyance OF cattle, stock, implements and
commodities of all kinds, from I'll directions. But
even there the attention Of the committee does
not stop. Foreseeing, from the interest manifested
in the occasion of the last annual State Fairs held
at Albany, Syracuse and Rochester, that the as
semblsge at this one would be still greater than
ever, and that the hotels would be inadequate to
provide for the extraordinary influx OF visions
they have called on the auxiliary aid OF the inha-
bitants of this beautiful town, who have most
promptly responded in offers OF such accommo-
daton as their hosptablc roofs afford. One OF
two steamers also, are to stop here at night for
the same purpose, by which means il Is CAL
cuated that none will suffer any OF that IN
convenience, which otherwise might, quite
usually numerous concourse OF the friends OF agrl-
culture, and the daily consumers OF agricultural
products.
BY an early start this morning, before sunrise.
was witnt b o the brightness aud the glory which
dawned upon The high eastern hill tops OF Ducht So,
beneath his first rays; and he 3 chased the scat
tered rear of night" from the valleys, the dflused
and mellow radiance OF the young morning, diver
sified the Landscape all around and afar, with
thousand combinations OF light and shade, such as
Claude loved to pourtrsy. To the westward, be-
yond that chasm, where flows the romantic Hudson,
you see the high hills of Ulster Co little to the
north of those, the Catskill mountains are th.ow-
ing off their morning caps; whilst those of West
Point you may plainly discern 10 the South. In an
Eastern direction, wide held OF observation lies
before you, and one Of the most pleasing kind =
Nothing is wanting OF what is requisite TO make up
a rich rural scene and the admlrer, by mental
classification, unhesitatngly puts i: down as an
other "sweet Auburn"-
Where smiling spring her earliest visit psys,
And cheerful summers lingering smile delays"
But to proceed with matters more relevant to the
great State Fair, an event, which, as all great ones
are said to do, has east shadow fore, indicative
great magnitude. The busy note oi preparation was
heard this morning at an early hour, and SO con-
times until the present moment, with per-
severance and high sounding report, worthy of
old Vulcan himse II, or his present legitimate re-
preventative on earth, the Poughkeepse blacksmith.
As passed up some OF the principal streets at six
o'clock to see the fair ground the best attentions
0f the good people of this town were directed co.
wards the streets, winch were then undergone.
upon the most extensive scale. the process OF
sweeping and watering; and, as looked on In
lmsZement at the forces then and there marshaled
IN the humble capacity OF scavengers, thought
could do less than mention II Tor the special be-
neft OF those New YORK sweeping rcformers who
have in fufiment OF their promises to keep clean
streets, comtrlved only to raise dust, and leave
the dirt behind. The police OF this town IN gene
raj we'll attended to; the streets and side walks
are in admirable order; supply of water adequate
70 the wants of the inhabitants is furnished from
4 contiguous source by reservoir; the streets are
handsome and uniform, and the houses tasteful,
nd, in an unusually large proportion, superior in
aoint of size and finish TO what we find in places OF
Ibis .ize. a4E.
The site where the fair commences tomorrow
5 half mile to the east Of the town, the
nit of slight elevation which affords view of
lie whole scene. II occupies a lract OF ground OF
about ten acres, which is enclosed by subslan-
tial seven foot wall OF boards, which will effec-
tually exclude all but those who pay the ticket at
me moderate rate of one shilling each. Tbs
whole enclosure is in the fora OF an oval much
elongated. On one side erected an infnlty
Of pens for hogs, folds for sheer, stalls ,,t for
fixtures for ,quadrupeds, which makes II,
one would think, no bad representation. of
tne interior Of .Noah's Ark. Other edi6ces
re tents pitched tor the "LIeht Guards" or some
her dashing comnany companies expected 10
come from New York; thereils 10 be mammoth
marquee, within whose ample precincts whole
when they like, from the suns heat, and from the
can it II be necessary The latter, however. is not
u all likely, as the weather continues as fac as
could be desired, and promises to remain SO tor
some time. In different places throughout the fair
ground, the committee have caused to be ere cted
great number Of commodious booths, or as they
IRE termed here, shantles, which are 10 be appro-
,fated TO the sale OF refreshmentsbut to the utter
exclusion of that vile rogue, alcohol, who will b.,
condition, looked upon admissible inside
he walls. However, TO conceal those who are IA
niar with this parsonage, John Barleycorn, alias
,lcoho, II Is TO be observed that numerous posse
II his admirers have, not ONLY Tor the benevolent
purpose Of providing him with quarters, but also
With view TO avoid the rent of tenement insve
he wall of PARTITION built sundry emporums out
side, where everything, from egg nogg TO brandy
smasbers, and hot punch, may be had on moderate
erms for cash.
In the centre of the ground, and running para
lei with its greatest length, stands row oil Sheds
our in number, each over 100 yards long, and
:arefully rooted with deal scantllrgs, In such a
way as to ward off rain and sun. Each Of
hese sheds Is furnished with table
Upon which are to be placed the several
.pecimens for exhibition. When in the inside, the
is trlt to b. most agreeably cool and refreshing,
Though on the outside, II is, assure you, quite
he contrary for moderately quick breeze, not
outstanding, do not know that felt The heat Of
he sun at any former time thus year more senslb'y
han at noon to-day, One of their buildings is APP
.roprated to the exhibition ot objects Of horticui-
,ure another 10 asrlcul'u ral products third to
pecimens of mechanical skill and farming lmple-
nents whilst fourth is respectfully dedicated TO
,he especial Use of the ladies, the productions OF
whose handlwork are 10 swell the genera exhibit
lion, and give specie interest TO that particular
locality where they are presented. a
Just by the entrance gate there is another small
building OF boards, in the form Of a cottage, where
The business committee will sit to receive drlegd-
lions from the several county agricultural societies,
strangers, the gentlemen Of the press, and such
,tber persons as desire to communicate with the
committee on matte rs appertaining to the general
objects OF agriculture A fully efficient police have
been organized, whose duly it shall be 10 preserve
,rder and rgu arIry, and prevent the recurrence OF
ONE Inconvenience that were formerly ielt on
like occasions, and this provision will do good
teal additional TO render this years exhibition sa
ttsfa off m all