Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-09-29
0Iattbmou & State Journal
r.. y. WALTON, IN, EDITO
Thursday, sept. 30, 1853.
The state Fair.

The comments Of the public press are various,
from the highest praise to the severest consure-
the latter because Of alleged cxtor,ion. Accord
ing to our observation there was lack in guam
uty of articles exhibited quality excellent
We doubt whether the plan of premiums at the
State Fair will ever draw out full exhibition
Many men who have excellent articles are apt to
fear that some one man else throughout the
State may beat him; and such viii not run the
risk of a defeat. This, we think, is one reason
why the exhibition was not larger. five are
correct the remedy is to award diplomas, in
stead of premiums, and to give them to all who
deserve them by any particular excelencc-thus
leaving the funds Of the Society to be expended
for the expenses Of the Fair, perhaps including
the cost of bringing articles for exhibition-at
least mcritorious articles.
The Attendance was arge-and had each day
been favorable, we believe everybody would
have to confess that the Fair was by all odds the
greatest ever helJ-we mean in respect to num-
bers.
The arrangements on the Fair grounds are
praised by everybody We presume there is
nothing superior anywhere.
As to the crlori,on, it is doubtless too true
that instance. occurred. 1t is so every where
but in justice to the people of Montpelier We
beg to say, that these instances were exceptions
to the general rule here. While there were a
few who attempted to make the most out of the
occasion, it should be remembered that there
were many more who afforded every accommo
da,on in their power without fee or reward
In short, as n people, there are none more liber
al or hospi,able on such occasions than our own
and while we observe here and there the words
of complaint. VIC also observe words Of hearty
commentator.
We add two extracts, one from the Middle
bury Register and the other from the RUTLAND
Herald both published at places where pre-
ccding fairs have been holden
Better arrangements for the Fair were ncve
made. ! he grounds were unusually pleasan
and well ordered. The Floral Hall was fittct
up in excellent taste. An uniailing fountain sup
piled abundance of cool water The view of th'
Village below and of the mountains around wa,
picturesque, and fitingy Illustrative of the gen
eml character Of the farms aud villages Of tho
eastern portion Of our state. Hospitality an,
courtesy made the visit to our capital agrceabl,
to all who went up thhher 10 the great auuna
gathering. To provide suitably for such mas
of people Is an arduous task, vet Montpelier, OF
her part acquitted herself oXceIlently well aud
so fat as we know to the entire satisfaction o
every one prcsent-.Hiddi,bwy Register.
The State Fair.-Thc Fair at Montpelier Of
, Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thursday of las
week was largely attended. There is said L
3 have been more than twenty Thousand person
p. present, being larger number than eve
5 gathered together in our State on similar oc
: casion.
2 The show of horses was the main feature q
: the exhibition and cmncntly sustained the hg
reputation which Vermont has acquired Of rais
: ing the finest horses in the country. ! he nun
, Der size and beauty of the noble animals pres
z ent on this occasion were universally remarke,
I and may well be a sourc of pride to our State.
d The display Of cattle was small and meagr
r and generally considered unworthy of Vernon
>, We are competent to excel in this particular,
I, IN that of horses, and why Is 1t that inrme
)f will let so favorable an opportunity pass wltho
s. an effort to yindicate the character of our Sta
nj for raising some Of the best cattle in the wort
ID There Is not II finer lot of cattle in the count
. than might be, with Il little effort, brought I
gether IN Vermont
The show of sheep, was as usual, first "a
lN and unapproachable. BINGHAM and others We
he there with their best specimens. Rutland III
b. ald,