Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-16
F,, OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA AomcvLrURAL

IS order OF the Frst Director.
,,,.; WN. BELLvILLE, Sec'y
F,r, OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL
s,-rrf AID INDUSTRIAL INsTITUrE.-Y.serday
-,,sss autiiul day. just warm enough to be com
eeisr, aud cool enough to be pleasant, and just
,t.ltr for those who sought out door enjoyment
,.I pleasure. Every body, therefore, went to the
Elt IN the Island. and beautiful fair it was, too.
T,ylslnds thronged the streets, thousands throng
e3the SUSPENSION bridge,and thousands upon thou
s,gls attended the fair grounds during the day,
mixing the occasion one which, as display of the
Industry, skill aud taste of Western Virginia, sur
plssed the most sanguine expectations Of the man.
,fsrs aud which will be long remembered will:
piis by our citizens.
Alan early hour the several committees com
nenced their examinations of the articles on ex-
h5iton in the various departments, the results OF
shich will not be known until their official re
prs are submitted to the public. During the day
hrge additions were made to the exhibition by the
arrival of new competitors. The display OF horses
in the ring was exceedingly fine, and the feats oil
diving and riding were conducted with a spirit
which would have done honor TO the palmieSt days
Of Old Virginia.
We have heretofore given minute accounts of
The extensive and admirable arrangements of the
rrounds, buildings, decorations, &C., and need not
repeat these details. The exhibition, altogether,
tSpays an .mount of enterprise, productiyeneSs,
inventive skill, and general prosperity of which
our people may well feel proud. We subioin a
brief mention of some OF the principal articles in
each department. Our list, however, is made from
oF H.
psarel most prominent as we edged our way through
the crowd.
MANUFACTURERS HALL.-Lron castings. --Moui-
son, William & Co., present specimens of the
finest iron castings, among which their enammel-
I'd arch and summer fronts, cooking and parlor
s,oyes stand unrivaled. Messrs. w. & ]. Stewart
in this department also exhibit some very fine
specimens.
Iron & Nails.-Messrs. Johnston, Sweeney &
Co., exhibit superior article of wrought irOn' for
the manufacure of which their works are so justly
celebrated In the article of nails, MeSsrs Bailey,
Woodward s; Co., of the La Belle Works, exhibit
excellent specimens. We are supIised 10 see so
few competitors, when we have so many manufac-
tuT5rs, in this department.
Gas FIXTURES, Hydrants G5e.-Mr. ] NJ. Dillon,
bssiles fine assortment of gas fixtures, exhibits
Substituting hydrant, and an admirable invention
Of his own for drawing and measuring molasses
and oil from a barrel. Mr.. T. H. Gibson exhibits
beautiful gas chandeliers, patent screw MIGRANTS
and ash stsnds.
LrqtHcr.-very fine specimens of calf skin and
mouocco by Berger and Hoffman, of the Island
Tannery.
Wire.-Every variety of iron and copper wire
bpE. C. Dewey & ]. Bodley & Co.
Tin Wre.-Tbe most beautiful in style and
finish we have ever seen in this city, is presente
by Messrs. Stewart and Caldwell.
Marble Worls.-very neatly executed marble
works from the establishment of NJ. ]. Rohnn'
among which is n very creditable design executed
tp lIr. Joseph Faris young man who gives evil
dence of superior talents for hisproessiou. Evans
Il Brother have on exhibition several beautiful
head stones and monumental designs.
HITS & Cdpe.-That veteran in his profession,
S Avery, is on hand with some splendid hats q
caps W. ". Jimeson is also on hand with the
latest fall fashions, among which we notice new
aud rich style of ladies' riding hats with plum's.
Patient Shutter Hinges by Richard Porter.
Wilo,r & Rattan Ware.-The popular manu-
facursr in this department, L. Mooney, presents
specimens of exquisite workmanship. Fred Rode
wig also has some fine work.
Bellors.-Nr. J. Arndt has on exhibition the
most splendid bellows we ever beheld.
Green and cOlored Gl1ss-a great variety of
bottles and walls by Quarter, Jacob & Co.
WiHdo1 GLass-a superior article by Stockton,
Russell x Co.
Sill: and Wooden Under Clothing by G. Flack,
Union street.
D'ugs and Per fumsry-a fine assortment by I.
II. Logan Il w. r. Mckee.
WO1lsn Yarn from the new East Wheeling fac
tory S. Il W. Bradley.
Paper and Bonnet Boards-the hest articles in
the market, by Ian bdiu, Bonham & Co.
Fu7itme.-In this department there is large
exhibition of fancy furniture, cottage and parlor
chairs sofas, &c., by G. Mendel, W. NJ. Beryhill'
NunIay K Colts, w. RiheldafTer, CIV. II. Seaman.
magnificent canopy beadstead by Mr.. Mendei'
attracts much attention.
SiKs.-The celebrated domestic silks of j. w.
Gill, appear in undiminshed lustre.
Saddles Hgrnsss and Trlmks.-W. n. 'Nicol
exhibits splendid trunk and some fine harness.
Saddlsrs Hardcdre.-Greer, OFT & Co., exhibit
gerry rich mountiugs tor harness.
Brushee.-D. Nicol, pupil of The Virginia
Instituts for the blind, and the only brush manu-
fncturer in this city, has some fine specimens
Sash, Shutters and DOors.-New and improved
patterns from The steam works Of Elias Dew & Co.
These articles are among the greatest improve
lnents CT the age.
Boots and ShOes-very neat and handsome by j.
Bruce and G. Korner.
Clothing-wiesenfeld & Co., make large dis
play of splendid clothing for men and youths
Their fabrics are very rich and exceedingly well
made