The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-09-29

cultural ball at the American Hotel. II
proved a izzle however, only about forty
couple being present, which was most like.
ly o wing 10 the fact Of its not being gener.
ally known, as hundreds Of visitors who
would have attended it. left the city with.
out knowing anything oft.
or all the various classes OF persons who
visited Cleveland on this occasion, the
Farmers and Agriculturists we're undoubt-
eddy the most pleased and benefited, as the
improvements in farming implements. far
exceeded those exhibited at any previous
fair.
Atkins Reaper and Automanton Reaper,
in particular attracted attention by its com.
plete action and the simplicity and strength
Of its construction. The reaperis suitable
for either grass or grain, there beng two
cutters attached to it., one a saw edged
sickle for grain. and the other a smooth
edged scythe which is considered best for
grass cutting; the raking apparatus is most
ingenious and works with great precision,
gathering up the straw in bundles and lay
ing it down behind the machine. Crowds
were in constant attendance on it, as it
was drawn round the ground, reaping and
gathering whole acres Of imaginary grain
The Clevelanders will long remember
the e%ventlul Fair of 1852, as it brought
more visitors, more money, more showmen
and more good humored faces, into their
beautiful city than had ever assembled
there before on any occasion. The visi.
tors too will ever remember with feelings
of pleasure and gratitude the reception
they met with at the hands Of the hospita-
BILE jewellers in the Forest City. l..
e. The following, from the Ohio Stale
Journal will give some more Of the par.
ticulars:
Three vast halls and one huge tent were
the main attractions. FLORAL HALL was
the point for the graceful and beautiful. 1t
was the most splendid display Of the kind
we have yet seen. The tmbers, beams,
&C., were bound and covered with ever.
green's, festooned in the most beautiful
style, and giving an air Of elegance to the
unsurpassed in Ohio. The vast col
of flowers, plants, fruits, &c. &C.,
was creditable to our State, and the taste
of our citizens. Two rooms in the Hall
were devoted to the exhibition of the fine
arts, one to Daguerreotypes, and the other
to paintings. In these apartments great
improvements over former exhibitions were
apparent.
MANUFAcTURERs' HALL was filled with
all kinds of articles of taste, beauty and
We cannot begin the
ton. We may say the sam of MEcHAN.
1cs' HALL. The ten thousand forms in
which human ingenuity had lent itself to
add to the convenience and elegance Of
every day life were striklngly displayed
here. This was the great field Tor show.
ing the progress Of the age. So many
new things and convenient things, and, it
would seem, indispensable things, were
here for the first time seen and explained
to the attendant thousands that the mind
became bewildered and confused in the
maze Of wonders! Sewing and knitting
machines attracted the attention of the
while new plows and cider mills,
and CRATES, &C., &C., pleased and instruct.
ed the men. Many a new idea in domes-
tic arrangement and economy here found
its germ, to be carried into practical effect
the coming year. The vast dis
play of machinery Of all kinds from all
parts of the Union, was gratifying as evi.
dence oil the rapid progress we are making
in physical, material growth and power.
Of cattle, the display was glorious. A
Vermont farmer. who had attended the
Vermont State Fair at Rutland, and the
New York State Fair at Utica, said to us.
1--WE, Of Vermont. can compete with you
in fine sheep and horses; but in cattle.
Ohio beats the nation, beyond all doubt"
The magnificent specimens of cattle from
the Scioto Valley, as well as the Reserve.
attracted great attention, and universal
1t forcibly impresses the beholder
with an idea of the unbounded riches and
of our State.
OF horses, the display was also very
fine. A large number were entered. and
the exhibition of their qualities in the ring
attracted a vast crowd for hours. The
novel feature in the State Fair, Of a lady
riding the ring to test the virtues of the
horse, was here witnessed. The riding
was done with grace and spirit, and Of
course, attracted attention. In these days
of woman's rights, why is it not right!
The celebrated Morgan or Vermont horses
were the leading feature in this line of the
Of sheep, the competition was keen be.
tween the spanish Merinos, and the lately
imported French Merinos. Splendid spe.
of each kind were exhibited, and
in large numbers. Several locks were
from Addison county, Vermont.
We learn that the committee awarded the
premium to the Spanish Merinos, and in
this we think they did right, though the
connection is so close as to make il diff.