Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-09-14
s8aH Fair.
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We presume that no one VIII eAPeSs 80 800
from our city papers to day except somelhing co"-
nected with the Fair. Everybody IS thinking
talking and acting with reference to IL ana as
n.nv or onr citizens have not been ableto go over
Z, the grounds, we may to some extent crafty them
and prepare them in part for what they will see
TODAY, by giving them short notice ofwha is'
os slightly indicative of what is to be, in the way
of attractions. To get at once into the midst OF
,he matter we will enter the Central Hall, known
ne mPIoral HALL" This a building about 1OO leet
by 60. The particulars of its construction have
been heretofore given. Since that time, however,
the finishing touches have been given to 1t by the
ladies. and no one would recognize it now as the
bnildine we then described. We cannot describe
If. we shall hardly attempt it. Midway this hall,
ON the central platform, is what is termed the pal
ace. from the want of better name, beautifully
mrs. covered, and ornamented with all the beauty
and elegance which feminine hands alone could
execute, and female taste devise. The entire in-
ner walls of this Hall are tastefully ornamented
with festoons and wreaths of evergreen fancifully
arrange SO as to decorate and beautity TO the ut
most, the entire interior of the Hall. Taking 1t
altogether we have seldom imagined anything
more exquisitely adapted to the occasion, and one
might almost fancy that he had found at last the
fairy spot in Calypso's Isle To-day it will be far
more attractive as the articles for exhibition had
not been placed in the Hall on yesterday, when
we were there. Mr.. Botsford deserves much credit
fer his zeal in aiding the ladies in these decora-
tions, and the result is highly creditable to all
who have aided 10 produce it
The Agricultural and Mechanical and the Hor-
tcultu1al Halls are in perfect readiness for their
company and indeed we can safely say everything
is ready. The articles entered were numerous,
on yesterday morning, but ii was source of regret
that our citizens were postponing their entries SO
late as the tire of the Managers will be so fully
occupied with the contributions from distance,
to-day. We hope they will all enter their articles
at an early hour this morning, SO as 10 give, as
much as possible, the time of the Managers to
persons, &C., from a distance.
The stock entries are large, and some of the
stock which we have seen of the finest order
There are some fine sheep and horses from Wash
ington county, Ohio, which are attracting muct
attention, and also others from other places. The
fruit stalls, confectionaries, &C., &C., were pre-
senting an active appearance even yesterday, ant
every accommodation for day living will be fount
on the grounds. Messrs. ]. R. Miller q Co., have
provided feed store, where stock of all kind viii
find sustenance, and every possible preparation
has been made to insure comfort, safety, pleasure
and profit. The gates will be open al an earl!
hour to-day, and persons wishing place for stool
or the exhibition of other articles, will find thu
Managers on the ground, and the Office door
open, and persons ready and waiting to affor'
them every facility for enjoying the exhibition
The Managers deserve the thanks of the commu
nifty for their unceasing and successful efforts t
provide for the exhibition. Persons who hay
subscribed for the erection of the buildings, &c.
will receive their tickets at the Office upon pay
ment of their subscription, and they would do vel
to apply early.
To-day the Fair opens, and all of our citizens
will give it countenance, we doubt not. AL
should attend, all can, and we trust all will
Take your families, and endeayor all to make the
time attractive and improving to yourselves and
Others. Turn out, then. and make others go will
you. Take over whatever you have worthy of ex
Aibition, and persuade Others to do so, and we dc
hope that in the premium list city will be fount
first in all her leading staples. We can compare
with any other manufacturing city, and let US de
so, for others Will unquestionably receive the re-
ward if they excel. Merit is the only test and
the Judges must know 10 North, South, East oil
West. in their decisions. All are expected, all
should be there, and every article will meet its re-
ward.