Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-10-22
The National Horse ExhIbitlon.

Second LAY.
Wednesday a very fine day, and everybody,
with his wife and cousin, seemed to have taken ad.
vantage of it to attend the great exhibition. The
special train from Boston and Worcester came in
with II cars, and upwards of 200 passengers, and
similar trains arrived from other directions. The
regular trains brought multiludes also. Altogether
IT was supposed there were 10000 strangers in
Springfield. The receipts at the door were S., 200,
making, with what had been taken the day before,
including those for entries of arrivals, upwards of
$1,000. Among the spectators upon the field were
thousands Of well dressed and respectable looking
women.
The exhibition commenced in. the morning with
Matched Horses, of which there were 80 entries.-
At ii O'Clock, the exhibition Of colts took place of
which there were IL stations and flleys of
years old, 8 stations and fey Of 2 years old, and
stations of year old
Al II O'Clock the exhibition of fancy matched
horses took place, ofwhlch there were 16 pairs
AT O'Clock was the exhibition OF stations from
to years old, SO in number, many of them very
fine animals. This was probably, the most inter.
es:ing portion of the show.
At3 O'Clock came the examination Of Geldings, lO9
in number, among which we've many beautiful and
spirited animals. The performances Of some of them
elected considerable applause. In this class, as
well as that Of matched horses, there were several
entries from Worcester, and the county of Worces.
ter was well represented in nearly all the classes.
AT O'Clock the course was left open for gen.
eral trial Of speed, to all who chose to anvil them
selves OF IT, and there very attractive display
on the occasion.
In the Evening, George NJ Atwater who or
iginated the Exhibition, gave splendid levee to
the Officers of the Association, the distinguished
gentlemen from abroad, the representatives of the
press, and many Of the citizens of the place.
The banquet is said to have been most sump-
tuous one. Among the distinguished strangers
were Gov. Seymour, of N. York, Gov. Floyd and
j. M. Bolts, of Virginia, Gov. Colby. of n. H.,
Judge Wayne, of Georgia, Gov Clifford; and
Aids of Mass, and P 7. Barnum, of Conn.
"The total number Of entries for the exhibition is
$40, and as large number Of entries cover two hor.
ses, the number Of animals exhibition is nearly
300. The entries are as follows, by classes: Thor.
ough breeds 6, stations Of years old and over Sc,
stations OF years old aud under z, 80; geldings
1OS, breeding mares 81, do, with loal at side,
y, matched hO ses 30, fancy matched horses l6
stations OF years old IL, FLIES Of 3 years old 2.
stations Of two years Old 8, 6ies Of two years old
!, stations year old z, farm or draft horses 5,
ponies Is.
Third Day.
The exhibition the third day was maintained
with unabated interest," and the crowds CT spectators
was hardly less than on The preceding day.
AT 10 O'Clock, the Thorough bred horses were ex-
hibed, and their speed lesled around the course in
the presence Of The judges. As favore nags passed
before The crowds Of spectators, trey manifested
their regard by the most hearty applause, and in
some measure anticipated the verdict Of the Judges
Alter the exhibition Of thorough bred horses, the
stations Of over seven years were introduced. All
of these animals representing different breeds and
crosses of breeds, we're in splendid condition, and
came in for full share Of the admiration Of the
admiration Of the multitude. Finally, the bel rang
for dinner, and then procession was formed, and,
preceded by fine band of mnsic, the Officers and
Members Of the U. S. Agricultural Society, Invited
Gueslf, Delegates from other States Societies
Board Of Judges, exhibitors, and citizens generally
repast was provided. Plates were laid for l773
guests, and every seat occupied. After the ban
que', speeches mere made by Hon N. P. Wilder
President Of The day, Gov Seymour OF New Yok,
Hon John NJ. Bolts and Ex-Governor FIoyd of Va,
Chauncey p. Holcomb Of Delaware, Mr. Bigelow, of
the N. Y. Evening Post, Ezekiel Holmes, ESQ, of
the Maine Farmer, Rev Mr. Huntington Of Boston,
and Mr. Rice, Mayor Of Springfield.
Atabout four O'Clock, the various committees
commenced reading their reports, and declaring the
premiums that had been awarded We were able
to obtain only partial list Of the premiums before
the departure OF the train, aud even this the crowd
ed state Of our columns viii prevent from publish
ing this moraine, II gives Us pleasure, however,to
say that the Committee on Geldings bestowed all the
premiums under this head, upon Worcester county
horses, as follows: ..sss ti
First Premium to Or. q. A. Bates OF Worcester,
tor his chestnut cSiored horse, el00 90
~ Premium to A. T. Smith, Of Grafton, 50 90
o. premium TO Francis Twcbell, OF Peiersham, 2S 90
9Th memism to Geo r. w.sson. u Worcester, 20 90
We shall publish the remainder Of the list of
premiums on Monday and take occasion to speak
moro at length of the proceedings Of this most
successful exhibition, which, while II gives new
impetus to the efforts Of those who desire 10 inn
prove the stock Of American horses, reflects,
also, the highest credit and honor upon the citi.
sens Of springfield, and all Others who have had
hand in carrying forward the enterprise to such
Q successful consummation.