The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-10-09
Correspondence OF the Dispatch.

DETROIT, MlCH.- Sept. 2S.
As you will perceive by the above caption l
am nearly at the extreme north, yet among the
most enterprising portion of the American
people, of whose movements and the country
they inhabit | may give you few briet
sketches.
The first settlement Of this State and CITY
dates back about 200 years, and is due to the
French, many of whose descendants this CITY
numbers among IFS inhabitants. Until the last
twenty-five years however, it was hardly sup
posed to belong to the inhabitable part of our
country, since which, particularly from 1882
to '3S it has been rapidly filling up with the
most energetic people OF the older Stafes,' by
whose talents il has been advanced in SO few
years to very enviabIe rank in wealth and
prosperity. Of its situation and resources |
may speak at another time; what | would men,
ton now is the State Agricultural Fair which
has Just been held hare. An enclosure of
about l6 acres was made near the city within
which convenient buildings were erected for
the several departments, while places were
provided around the enure grounds for live
stock. There were over 400 entries of stock
and articles for exhibition. The display of
fruits and flowers in Floral Hall considering
the season, far surpassed expectation. Indeed
for some years Michigan fruit has borne
away the prize in several other States at their
really surprised at the number and richness
of specimens considering the newness of the
State and the unima ginutive pursuits of most
of the people. There were paintings, partlcu-
Iarly portraits, and drawings that would do
discredit to no master, and specimens of nee.
dlework and engraving OF great elegance
Some of the daguerrOEypes uncOmmonly fine.
The Mechanics Hall contained many proofs
of skill aud ingenuity, as did also the Manufac-
turers' Hall articles of convenience and every
day use from the shop, the loom, and the an
vii. Everything from door latch up to
steam engine in the way Of improved Or labor
saving machinery. There was large show
of Agricultural implements with some new
styles oflhe Reaper. The dairy, and the hive
were nobIy represented. OF stock there was
great variety though not as much foreign as
sometimes. Fowls were plenty and sold at
good prices, S5 to $40 per pair.
This is the third annual Fair and | think
every way creditable 10 the society and State.
The number OF people together, from this and
adjoining States, was immense. Ii was open
three days, bat the first day only to members
or those who become such by the payment OF
one dollar, the other days the charge was l23
cts Such exhibitions and public gatherings
are calculated 10 be Of great benefit by enab-
ling persons to find and purchase the best
Dfe6uS OF btUCh oHu oiASiSS 70 AAA
tures, as we'll as by the Judicious distribution
of awards 10 stimulate the ingenious TO furth-
er discoveries and improvements. Several
thousand dollars are thus expended yearly.-
All States, particularly those devoted TO agrl- |
culture or grazing, would receive rich and
speedy return. Il
With the Fair, came the usual throng OF
pick pockets, showmen &c, looking out Tor |
the small change. Among them saw our
friend with lhe .',nagic paper who talked SO
and successfully, for many days
and nights at the corner of Main and Pearl SITS. |
in youT city this summer. His tongue has
moi failed vet. The Scotch Giant Boy was
also ION hand" A Democratic Mass Meet
ing was held on "Wednesday afternoon and eve
uine in the open air, which was addressed by
Cass, Weller and Douglass, which
was Offset by a meeting OF the Wings on
Thursday evening at iaer splendid marquee
or assembly building. The speakers were Daw-
son, OF the Albany Journal. Chandler, the can
didate for Gov, and several others. About 200
ladies' were present. Political feeling is get
Ting pretty well up. Josh. Giddings has been
through, and next week The great Pittsburg
nominee, Hale. is coming through on poltl-
daI missea. There are more angry and abu-
siye words used than probably ever before
among critters and speakers, and less real
interest among the people,. We are having
frosty nights and fruits are ripening and leaves
falling preparatory to the winter. -
Yours, G