The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-11
Our Bridgeport Correspondence.


Fairfield County three Days Agricultural FUR
FIRST Days Exhibition Of Cattls, Horses, Sp,ns,
Sheep, Poultry, &c.-B1nmm's Nep Cmriage-
Boar Figa-Blatk Eags-F'rua- AirSpring, &c.
The annual exhibition of the Fairfield County
Agricultural Society commenced in this city to-day.
The suspicious weather, and the extraordinary at
fractions of the show, have rendered the collection
OF strangers and citizens unusually large.
The number Of bulls entered for premium was
thirteen They averaged very good, and some Of
them were quite superior. They were principally
thorough bred or grade Devons, the most striking
characteristics of which, as you are aware, are
their seep, beautiful red COLOR and great sprghtli-
nessot action They are also noted for their pc wer
Twenty five cows and heifers were exhibited.
One OF the mich cows, Of the native breed, was
sold to T. L. Barnum, Esq for ono hundred dol
lars, this afternoon. She was raised by Hull
Sherwood & Sons, of Fairfield
The show Of horses was superb F0rty-seven
were entered for premium. Many Of them were
high spirited noble animals.
The number Of entries of swine was thirteen; and
the exhibition in this department was good
Some very fair theep were exhibited. We
noticed South Down and mixed bloods.
Sixteen entries of poultry were made. pair Of
huge African geese and some fine hens were shown
by Mr. BarLum.
"A. H. ByningtOn, Esq, editor of the Norwalk
Gazette, exhibited some remarkably handsome
Cochin China fowls, With beautiful glossy black
pumsge; also different specimens Of Wild ducks,
frizzled hens, English game fowls; imported rab-
bits French fan. tail pigeons, &c.
new carriage, belonging to p. L. Barnum,
Esq, attracted no small share Of attention. Ii was
butt somewhat like a chaise, with two wheels, an
open top, single pair of shafts for horse with
wbifie-tree on the left side Of them, to which
second horse is attached to be rode by position.
ls is very long, very awkward, and very elegantly
painted. Its principal recon mendations were said
to be that it is very heavy and very odd 1t ha,
Spanish name which nobody could pronounce and
nobody knew how to spell. Several attempted, but
all broke down and gave it up But the era ,kyour-
will answer just as well. ga rose will smell as
sweet by any other name" The cost of this car
riage was stated to be 81 900.
Just as / was leaving the field, witnessed
scene which, in Spain, would have been viewed with
great interest. Two ferocious old bears, which
lad been confined in adjoining pens, were turned
loose at the same time, and they rushed at each
other with the utmost fury. A bloody fight ensuei;
but the spectators by prompt and energetic inter-
ferance with clubs and canes succeeded In separat-
ing til 0 enrsged combatants. Should another ex-
petition be fitted out for Cuba, the idea Of securing
ore Of these boars in consideration Of the indomi-
table pugnacity which he has already manifested,
might not be unworthy the consideration Of the
leadeIs.
A large black eagle was exhibited on the field
He measured feet from tip to tip. This noble
bird was shot this morning, in Easton, by Mr.
lewis Johns son.
Some luscious peaches and other handsome fruit,
ard many elegant specimens of needlework, were
exhibited in the hail.
Amongst the specimens Of mech anic skill, was one
Of the air sprin s designated for railroad cars
invented by Mr.. Edward Hamilton, of this city.
The Barnum ploughing match c,mes of near
lrsnistan, at ten o'clock tomorrow Forty teams
have already been entered as competitors for the
prizes.
The county ploughing match is to take place on
Friday.
A full account Of everything which takes place
to morrow and next day. the two rem aiming DAYS of
the Fair, will be furnished for the readers of the
HERaID r.