Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-29

lum, of AmweIl, in Washington coun.
,y, and to whom we believe the first
premium was awarded. There was q
large number of fine Sheep on tho
ground, among which we observed
some ofth French Melino stock, own.
ed by Hugh W. Wilson, of this county,
who disposed Of some of them to great
advantage.
The most singular feature ofthe Fair
to u.s. was the Kelshi COW and bull, own
ed by Gov Johnsoh,of Virginia. These
Cattle were brought from the vicinity of
the Dead Sea, by Lieut.. Lynch, and
presented to the Governor of Virginia.
They are curious sort of cattle--thin,
tall and lank, not very heavy-and have
legs as thin as those Of an elk.
In the Domestic department there
were twenty different varieties Of bed
quilt, some of them very prettily and
substantially made; beautiful specl'
mems of needle work, Broadcloths,
Flanne!s, Stocking Yarn, Saddlery,
Bedsteads, and great variety of other
articles--all of which seemed to be Of
the first quality.
And then, in the Vegetable line there
was big display of mammoth cabbage
heads. turnips, carrots, parsnips, togeth.
er with almost every article. embraced
in the vegetable kingdom. OF fruit
there was great variety.
Among the matched horses, at this
Fair, were Major Morgan's, of this co.
John S. Krepps', Of Brownsville, who
took the first premium at the Fayelte
County Fair, and tho beautiful sorlel
mares, belonging to Gen. Calohsn, of
this county, 10 whom was awarded
premium al the late State Fair. These
were certainly worth witnessing as they
trotted around the ring, with the enliv.
ening music of the Waynesburg Band
to add to the interest and excitement Of
the scene. Krepps' horses were really
pretty, and moved off as lightly as
cricket. The first premium on match
ed Horses, was awarded to Mai. Nor
gan, who not only took the first premi.
urn at the Washington County Fair, but
also took premium at the Stale Fair.
The Majors horses are certainly hard
to beat, and judging from tho premiums
he has received this year, it is natural
to conclude that the "Morgan horses"
stand at the top Of the heap! We
know of no one who delights SO much
in line team as our friend Morgan,
and we are really glad to soc thai his
efforts to introduce fine horses into. the
county, are beginning to awaken pub
lie attention.
The most pleasing, and at the same
time exciting feature of the Fair, was
the Ladies' Riding Match, which took
place on the last day Of the exhibition.
Eleven young ladies, Misses Ruth A.
Long, Samantha and Sophroma Elem
niken, NJ. Flenniken, Nancy Davis, NJ.
Barclay, N. Davidson, Thornton. of
Fayet,e, - Curl, Mrs. Hufy, Mrs.
DR.. Hufty. mounted spirited hor-
ses, entered the ring, about 400 yards
in circumference; outside of which
were probably 1900 to 1000 persons,
around which they rode in fine style
Now going at a slow trut, now little
faster-and little faster s'ill-until at
length, away, amid the cheers of the
crowd, 60 the horses at full galIop,-I
the ladies', like accomplished eenestrians,
guiding them with grea, skill. The
scene presented was at once pleasing
and exciting.
We must notice another interesting
feature at this Exhibition. A little girl
about ten years of age, neatly dressed
for the occasion, was seated upon a
beautiful black horse, and started in the
race for the prize. She rode very well
and was the theme of admiration all q.
round. When she had finished, she
was placed upon the saddle in stand
ing position, from which she made a
very pretty little address to the people,,
at the conclusion of which tho enthusi-
aslic crowd gave three cheers that fuir-
ly made the welkin ring.
The number of people in attendance
was very large, and the Fair passed off
pleasantly, and reflected the highest
credit upon the people of Greene coun-
ty, who had gone into the matter with
the determination to get up a grand al
fair, and it was the opinion Of all who
we're present that they succeeded admi-
rably. Every arrangement was COM
nletc nnd nothing occurred to mar the