The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-04
The Agrit uiturai Fair at HarrssbuTg.
PHiLApELPHIA, Nov. /, 1851.


To n. Editor Of the Union:
DEAR sa I>have Just returned from State Agricul
,ual Fair at Harrisburg Nothing could have been
gratifying than the display; and az il was the first that
bad been held in our State the we'll calculated
to create emotions Of pride a. well ~ pleasure The at
tendance immense. heard the number OF persons
present during the three days variossly estimated a, from
twenty to fifty thousand Agricultural implements Of
every kind. and the productions OF agricultural industry,
improved breeds of stock and cattle OF all kinds, farming
utensils OF every description. and hundreds and thousands
Of sming and happy faces. filled the spacious enclosure.
and presented sight upon which no could gaze with
out deep and abiding interest.
Yesterday being the last day, marked by feature
Of grea, animation-I mean the ploughing match pre-
vously appointed TO take place. II was extremely well
gotten up and conducted and elected universal admira
ton from the dense throng Of spectators who witnessed it.
did not hear the name OF the fortunate competitor but
though, witnessed good many hardy Of the soil,
esavng their way along with steady hand and eye. who,
they did not take q premium. deserved one. and the
various opinions expressed proofs Of their various
merits.
Astwo O'Clock in the afternoon an immense assemblage
collected in the hall OF the house OF representatives TO
hear the address Of the Hon Andrew Stevenson, OF vr-
snia who, after little interval introduced by Gov
.nor Johnston, and conducted by him to the speakers
chair the governor occupying seat his right and the
,ddres was very abls and interesting one. and lie
tened 10 with great attention, frequently interrupted by
the paudis OF the audience II must have occupied two
hours in the delivery; yet neither orator nor audience sp
par.d in the leas, hagthe former sustaining through
oa the high reputation, accomplished and eoqusn,
public speaker, for which he distinguished in Con-
Iress.
Al there were several reporters for the press from
Philadelphia aad elsewhere present. the address will no
doubt BE- speedily Published need therefore. only here
advert to it, leading feature, which that OF large
and liberal estimate OF the value OF agriculture .
hon. and the necessity OF fostering il by every
the rest road 10 national strength and greatness con-
n.e.d with which the orator INDUCED for moment IN
stirring allusion 10 the value OF great and glorious
Union and the necessity Of preserving showing him
10 be thorough Union man and an ardent patriot II
happsasd that the chair front OF which be stood
the iaeusica chair occupied by John Hancock the
time h Deelaraton OF Independence was siened-an
incident 10 which the speaker referred in erms and in
tone csleulated TO and its way to the hearts OF ali
Who hser1 him; and il easy to see that he wa.
hmsalf nader emotion. Such ineiden, was not los,
abls .0scs and proceeding from distinguished son OF
vrG,cia, Il time like this, bsfore 80 large assembly
in he Capitol Of Pennsylvaaia, was By no means tn,
least interesting feature Of the day
On concluding. he was warmly greeted, not only BY
ii. governor, hut by q number OF other distinguished
s.n,lemsn present. who oil appeared much Gratihed
Altogether the Fair was very interesting one /; and
Knowing the interest You take in such things, hav,
hken the liberty 70 send you this hurried sketch.
Your, &c.