Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-13
GLASGOW 49, 1858

The most interesting part of the exhibit
ton was the Agricultural implements ex-
hibited on the outside Of this building.
Cornshellers oat cutters grass reapers, corn
and cob crushers, portable mills, horse
rakes, spades, shovels, wheat fans, thresh-
ing machines, hemp breaks, portable fences,
gates OF great variety of patterns, saving
machines Tor carpenters, and many others
were there. attracting the attention Of the
curious in such matters. The accident that
prevented the steamer Clendenin from
reaching Boonvile in time, deprived many
valuable articles perhaps Of q premium
yet the directory appointed special com
miitee to report on the utility Of all such
things.
On the first day Of the exhibition, the
circle was most beautifully ornnmented
with quilts, blankets and other articles of
the ladies department, and being hung on
lines, they looked very much like what one
would conceive would be represented by
the home of the rainbows; one beautiful
silk quilt, bearing the name of Mrs. Green,
Of Saint Louis was the richest and most
beautiful thing Of the list.
! On Tuesday. some beautiful buggies. SC,
were shown. One in particular. exhibited
by Mr.. Camp. of ST. Louis, was splendid.
1t had the novelty of having the sides OF the
seat below the cushion made of painted
glass. On this day, also, was exhibited the
fruits. flowers, preserves, &c.
This collection was particularly CRATE
full TO the visitor. The peaches were very
fine, and the apples displayed The best
H. ~ ,iy,
obtained the premium for the best variety
consisting of 35 varieties. The show Of
preserves was exceedingly fine. One jar in
particular Of green preserves, offered by
Mrs. Patterson, of Cooper, attracted con-
siderable notice from the beauty of the frrit
and the care taken in its preparation. Ir
the jar containing it, was one piece repre-.
senting plow, sheaf of wheat, and other
agricultural einblems, cut out with knife
and the whole surmounted by the words
Missouri State Agricultural Society,"" A
the conclusion of this day, the fruits wer,
sold and realized 10 the society about $40
On Tuesday. about noon. the Presdea
, introduced Major Urid Wright of Sain
delivered his address, which was yer,
fine production: the directors have ordered
1000 Copies to be printed.
Want of room compels us to draw orr re
marks to a close. During the two days WI
, were in attendance, from five 10 six thou
sand persons were on the ground, goo'
5 portion Of whom were ladies'. We looked
over this vast assemblage of the fair, ii
company with gentleman OF decided fast
Z, and judgement, and unanimously come {
/. the conclusion that the Howard ladies wer
f entitled TO the red ribbon. We hope III
:, ladies Of the other counties will pardon Il
e for this candid expression Of opinion, bu
: they could not help it-they looked thei
5 prettiest, but it would not do!
r We acknowledge our indebtednessto MI
y STEPHENS, Secretary Of the Society, for tn
! use of his books, and his assistance, in max
n ing out list of the premiums, which
e though not arranged in perfect order, ma
e be relied on as correct.
And finally, our warmest thanks ar
l. due Mayor BENEDICT for The hospitalitie
e Of his mansion;accommodations at the HoteI
Of being cut Of the question, he sought US oil
'r and made our stay not oily pleasant bl
Is comfortable.