The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-22
THE GREAT ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
NEW YORK STATE AGRICUL TURAL SOCIETY
at Auburn.
AuBuhN, Sept. II, 1916.

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The morning opens unpropitious'-qute cool cloudy
and indicative OF rainy evening Notwithstanding this
there are still fourteen thousand of the twenty
thousand people who have been here during the day
previous, as the razor strop man would say still left
Many Of these expecting premiums for their articles
and waiting the tent at o'clock for the appear
Of the committees who to proclaim their fate
have just made another journey over and through
the grounds, noting such things as appear worthy
To an American, with American feelings
citizen Of the Empire Sae-there il no small degree NJ
pleasure derived from an examination of the various
articles exhibited in the different departments
Let me place first in this letter the works of the
for the industry and skill which the works of their
hands exhibit here; and if for other cause because
these works show what American ladies think Of labor
Miss Il. +. Snow. of this places (Auburn) has most
splendid Ut is beauty specimen Of needle work, in
an embroidered cushion, or covering, for very nice
rocking chair The embroidery upon fine broad CLOTH
with worsted, nd exhibits most perfectly formed van.
coiored birds dogs uspdogs. OF course) SC. SC. is
rare specimen of excellent taste and industry.
Miss D. M Colvin of Sy racuse exhibited fire SCREEN
wrought with worsed and beads upon broad cloth pre-.
senting beautiful appearance. IL is perfect in figure
Then, there were table spreads piano spreads, and
other articles of the style and Of great variety and
the deep interest our ladies take in the
matter
patch work. coverles &c. than exhibited at this
lair
beauty. f'' -N v s''''
In articles of cabinet work, c. Rust s. Son. from sy.
racuse presented superior artclesone sofa of rose
wood, carved in the French style, and trimmed with
silk plush 1t is article of great beauty, fit for the
palace Of prince the proudest princess Of the world
Opposite these aud worthy OF notice because Of the
labor industry, and ingenuity required in its accom-
plishment wa; model Of Noahs Ark, showing its ap-
pearance when all manner of living thingsn were
entering it, from an elephant down to mouse-snd all
wrought with simple jackknife by lad of the name
Near it full rugged whale ship, also made with
a knife alone. ia.
little farther on, in the hall, was w Gardner's
sportsmans case containing rifle, adapted to 900 balls
to the pound with all the fxns"-paten primer, lock
Of four pieces only, and sure are, msulds, screw
driver, SC &c. and full set of fishing apparatus ada
ed every kind of fish taken with the line and hook
The entire contents made in the best manner and
with great taae enclosed ina elegant and convenient
But, az specimen Of the most perfect mechanism,
VIII mention Model s vars o Double CSndsnsng
Of Cortland and originally designed for Cortlan AGA
deny.
engine but obtained his knowledge of its properties
rey from plates and drawings, and governed in its
constructions by his own taste and judgment 1t is an
There the ground find, some superior horses,
this morning. From my own Judgment should think
were ever presented at any fair in State.
Young Alfred" by Mr.. Rogers, is a good horse.
animal john robson Of weedspOrt, has horse, Lion
Heart" descendant of the Morgan stock indicating su.
perior strength and he is well formed
Va
hbted each span of bays of great beauty and
strength for draught Mr. Looms Of sy racuse present
ed pair of coal blacks very good.
Indeed without minutely mentioning ALL 1t is just to
say the horses on the ground at this fair show most
portant fact that the raising and keeping Of good horses
is cheaper than to raise poor ones They divesing
their farms and stables fast possible Of these
bone frames which at earlier periods have been called
horses simply because they went on all TOURS and could
draw cart
There are large number of elegant carriages of all
dAScrintiOng the 3rOuud. adaDted to the tmea
And harnesses Of great splsndor and Of new inysn
ed patent dustng saddle and harness pad which
think is decidedly the greatest Improvement in that
tcie ever saw 1t SO arranged as to adjust itself to
possibility of CALLING. With the spring tongued buckle
adapted 10 it. also their invention the names
ranged as to relieve the shoulder Of the horse At az times
the harness. these pads must be superior to anything in
use. The inventors are certainly benefsctoIs to
horses.
In the matter of cutlerypocket cutlery in particular
Messrs Holley Merriman OF Salisbury Conn., exhibit
The matsrss ali Of the best quality and their es
ecution perfect
Mir F. W. Motif, and Messrs. willard & Hawley Of
Syracuse exhibited each of all kinds Of silver
ware Of various patterns, and excellent execution
Mr. Genet, Of Syracuse, presented model Of Gif
economical affair." rendering the door of any
alright possible, without pjurng the appearance of
the work in any manner In places where fuel and com
be generally used, as soon as known.
In the articles Of fruit and vegetables, Floral Hall dis
play ed most extensive and tempting selection Even
an Introduction could scarcely prevent from taking
and eating. There were large red mellow tempting
peaches the real pineapple cngstone from the garden
of j. NJ Fish, OF Rochester and every other variety
seen in this country.
Apples-red, yellow and green, from the Detroit
weighing pound and four ounces each, down to the
little Grab" Mcssrs Ellnanger and Barry presented
large variety and sixty five different kinds pears
Ono would
many delicious fruits in American orchards
until they were seen and tasted
nandagua; the largest weighing LAG pounds! enough
for dinner for the whole State almost The aggregate
weight of the six near 600 lbs
Tine specimens of pumpkins, beets turnips, carrots,
&C., were enormous and show most clearly that with
good soil and proper attention there scarcely any limit
to the growth of veg eabes In country Grains will
grow here in any quantity and of any quality desired
the right way observed for making them grow. 1t is
the country in the world for the good things Of
have not given your readers minute account Of all
things at the Fair that would have been impossible.
My design has been to give youa much was
ry to show the progress of agriculture and manufactures
arts and sciences in our State The great importance Of
these to our prosperity should enlist the interests of all
classes Without them wealth and greatness is Of
short duration.
There one thing, however, think we have need to
guard against That is arisocracies in these nore SITS
However desirable it may be to excite emulation 10 pro.
mote enterprise, and bring out the and
oil our citizens nothing can be fatal to all in the
end than evergrown arstocracy. The great principle
Of republican equality should be tenacousy
other State in our Union. Agriculture mechanics and
science will prosper according to the unequailed abun.
dance and superiority of our resources
II has been remarked byseveral gentlemen of experience
in the Fairs of Sfate that the specimens exhibited,
here either Of new and valuable implements, msnuiac.
lures stock exceed any that have been exhibited
any previous occasion Of the kind This is truly crafty
ing indicates progress which, by perseverance, will
render our fairs, yet, among the most important occur
rences in the State
The list Of premiums is very voluminous and shall
be unable to obtain possession Of in time to be Of ser
vice today SHALL therefore, close this letter by giving
you an account of the
-, GREAT AGRTcULruRAL BALL,
Held in Floral Hail. at the close Of the fair. The
per OF tickets being limited to hundred and ffy adj
hitting genleman and two ladies' there was diff
Guilty in dsposing of them before the hour And when
the happy moment finally arrived the gaily decorated
place was lighted up in the most brilliant manner, and
seen Aupurn were soon seated either side Of the
nail vi tne company thus assembled there must have
been two hundred ladies' embracing the youth and beau
sncc at the fair. e' " ~
The decorations of the Hall war. .rl..,,s nv