The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-10-12
The Fair,

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We regret exceedingly that we are un-
able to give an extended notice of the
Fair held in this county last
week. Other pressing matters confne US
to this brief notice. 1t was a Fair worthy
the enterprise Of our citizens. and gives
that, for the future, they are de-
termined not to be behind the n~eighbor-
ing counties.
HoRsEs.-In this Departmentthere were
one hundred entries, and among
them we noticed some fine horses. For
a year or so past good horses have brought
high prices in market, and our farmers
would do we'll 10 still further improve their
CArrLE.-In this Observation-Disclosures
ing some fifty entries-there was some
superior stock; some that would be a credit
to the exhibitors at any Fair; and among
which were Durhams, Devonshires and
%Ayrshires.
SHEEP.-Perhaps the most praise is due
for the very superior stock Of sheep that
has recently been brought into our coun-
ty-stock that will compare iavorably with
the best stock in the State. We trust
Messrs. Ford and Kerr may be richly re-
worded, in improved stock. for their enter
prise. The number of entries of sheep
was near 40.
HoGs.-The number of entries was rs.
Some Of the stock exhibited was very
good, whilst others was not. 1t is high
time that our farmers were generally i'm
proving their stock. There is no xcuse
for any longer keeping on hand the long
..slab-sided seli.sharpeners,' or the "walk.
ing corn-cribs.'
The PLowING MATCH was a very cred
liable performance, considering the very
tough sod that was plowed.
The Department in FARMING NIPPLE
MENTs and MECHANIC ARTS, We regret to
say, presented rather a meagre show.
That that was exhibited, however. was
creditable. We noticed two inventions
by citizens Of this county, one of which
has been patented, and the other will be,
that we are disposed to believe are very
valuable improvements. We have refer
ence to the Spoke Machine of A. w.
Gayhart. of Beallsville. and to the Machine
for turning conductors Of house spousng.
exhibited by John Jordan and Joseph
Rogers, of this place.
The display in Floral Hall was highly
creditable. Indeed it far exceeded GU
mos, sanguine expectations. The display
of fruit, and especially apples, was truly
fine. One OF our farmers had on exhibit
ton tweniy-eight varieties OF winter ap-
Piles. The total number OF entries in the
Hall was near three hundred. Much praise
is due to several young ladies and gentle-
men Of the place for the fine arrangement
of the Hall, and for the construction OF a
large and beautiful Moss house.
Take it altogether we are highly graft
fed at the result oil, the third annual Fair
of the Monroe County Agricultural Socie-
ty. BY next year it is confidently expect
ed and believed that the Society will have
grounds rented and enclosed, and perma.
nent Halls erected thereon, so that every
thing exhibited may be fairly and finely
displayed
For further particulars Of the exhibition
the reader is referred to the List of Pre-
miums in to-day's paper.
To say that all parties are satisfied at
the result OF the awards would be. saying
more than The facts Of this or any other
Fair would warrant. Somebody must be
disappointed. That the several commit.
tees discharged their duties faithfully we
believe, but they may have committed
errors in judgment, but that may al.
way be looked for.
If any errors have occurred in the Pre-
MUM List. as published, the necessary
corrections will be made in next weeks
paper, upon the proper Information be.
ing given to the Secretary.
nr The Norwalk railroad tragedy was
rather q costly operation for the company.
Il has already paid two hundred thousand
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