The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-10-06
Portage County AGRICULTURAL SHOW
and Fair.

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held in Ravenna on the 29th and 31th 'u't., was
the most splendid affair of the kind which ever
came off in this County. The spirit If improve
meLt is thoroughly aroused among our Agricultu-
rists, and the Society from year to year, is excl
ting greater and more general interest.
The weather on Thursday last was all that could
be desired, one of the loveest of the autumn days,
and the turn out was unprecedenily large. Not
less than 10 900 persons we presume. were pres
g Mt, men, wGmeu and children. The ladies were
out in large force, and brilliantly represented the
beauty and loveliness of the County.
The display of articles and animals in almost ev-
cry department was large and superb, refectngthe
hlghest praise upon the exhibitors.
The exhibition of Stock, both native and blood
ed, was superior to that of any other year, and
might challenge comparison with that of any coun-
ty in the State.
The exhibition in this department was very fine
including the Morgan Stallion and other varieties.
mares, colts, carriage and draught horses. team
| of 10 span of beautifully matched horses from Ra-
VIENNA took the first premiuiG. The display of the
ring was very fine, and attracted great attention.
But, in our estimation, and, indeed, in that of all
others, if we may judge by the universal commeu-
dation which we heard. the pre- eminent feature Of
The day in this department, was the splendid Sha-
lersvle eam consisting of 90 span of horses. draw
| ing beautifully ornamented Omnibus, freishted
with some 80 ladies and gentlemen, waving over
whom was a banner inscribed with that true motto,
/" ALL LABOR Is HONORABLE" The occupants of
the Omnibus composed an excellent choir, and their
beautiful and appropriate songs, delightfully."- execu-
ted won the warm applause of admiring thousands,
as this unique and splendid cortege wended its
way along through the undulatipg ihrong. The
spirit and enterprise thus exhibited by ShaersVlle,
which, by the way, can boast of some of the best
turner's and stock growers the County, are wor-
thy of all praise, and should excite emulation. The
Shalersviile Omnibus tc ok as it deserved the first
premium.
CATThE.
In this department the exhibition was vastly
perior in point of number and quality, that Of any
crosses, Durham, Devon &e, &c, may challenge
competition, The several trains Of fine working
Oxen from different townships, was most inter-
estng feature of this department.
SHEEP.
Sheep culture is evidently receiving new inn
pulse in this County and never before: at any Of
. our Fuirs has the wolly tribe, made SO handsome
an exhibition. Our attention particularly at
, tracted by that fine MerIno Buck, belonging to
8 Messrs. Hine and Nelson of Shalersville, which
our readers will remember we have noticed on
, former occasions. He is now about lS months
old, weighs IT'S pounds, and is altogether one of
the finest specimens of sheep we have ever seen.
That this fine Buck was duly appreciated by the
awarding committee, will be seen by looking at the
awards, where it will be noticed, he not only took
the first premium in the County, but the Sweep
stakes premium also. We were very much inter-
ested in viewing of the progeny of this famous
Buck. from two, as it happened very ordinary and
> common ewes. These lambs varied but few
> days from six weeks old, and weighed, the one a
Buck 46 pound, the other eve, SO pounds, a fac'
of ITSELF sufficient to recommend this extraordina
4 ry animal, which cost his owners $500. Thei
enterprise and liberality will no doubt be amply
rewarded. There were other very fine specimens
" Of sheep, such a fine imported Merino Buck
a owned by Messrs. Priudle and 0lmstead of Roots
= town, Sax"ny Bucks, sCufswold sheep go, &c.
owned by ffsrent individuals.
PRODUCTS OF THE DAIRY.
The products of the Dairy, Cheese and Butter
: were very iue and very superor-and such III
must give Portage County, in that Department
high reputation.
POULTRY.
improvement in chichen fixens " is beginning t1
be exhibited. There were several coops of beau,
tful specimens. which it would do TO crow over
, Fur particulars see award of Premiums.
:. FRUITS.
The exhibition of Apples, Grapes sc, &C.. were
very fine.
=. Specimens of Potatoes and ether vegetables
were superb
! MECHANICAL SPECIMENS.
Many Superb specimens of Mechanical skill and
taste were exhibited in the various branches o
mechanical labor, showing that Portage County
embraces within its limits, mechanics of the high.
est order in skill and workmanship. The elegant
and highly finished carriage fr, m the NJ Mnnufa ctory
of ND. .Clark6cCo. ,Ravenna, is worthy of pariicu
lar mention. For lightness, proportion, finish ant
beauty, it leaves nothing to be desired in that line
THE ARTS.
, Many rich and beautiful specimens yyero pre
.. .. sented. Among them Mathews Daguerrean Gal
ted specimens in the highest style Of the art. Oul
= friend Herrick exhibited handsome and credtable
!. specimens of printing The specimens Of painting
;, were also very fine.
NEEDLE WORK.
;. Some finer specimens in this department were
exhibited, than have ever graced similar occasion
4 FLORAL HALL.
I Floral Hall gem, affiuent in the riches
\ display of taste and beauty, arrayed in evergreens
aud flowers, decked with paintings &c, &c., il
charmed every beholder. Whether we have re
spect to the gorgeous appearance of the walls, the
glittering beauty of the central pyramid, the
!. loneliness of the living statuary within the paling
: Floral Hall must stand confessed, without rival
THE SOCIETY.
: The Portage County Agricultural Society tas
now arrived pitch of great prosperity. 1t has