Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-10-19
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We present below, from various Journals, notices
of articles for the State Fair being held in this
City Persons in attendance will examine the art-
cles referred to and judge for themselves
For THE FAIR! We happened in at Mr.. j. j.
Conoley's store yesterday, and had our attention d
reeted to set of buggy or suky harness, manufac-
tured at this genteman's establishment and designed
for exhibition at the State Fair
We do not assume to be judge of the merits of
work OF this description, but tell when an
article is well made and venture to say that it
would be difficult to find harness superior to this in
manufacture, finish or appearance. We believe this
harness to be as we'll made, handsome and complete
as any on exhibition at the Crystal Palace; and we
are glad that Mr.. Conoley designs carrying with him
to our State Fair this Specimen of his work. 1t
fleets credit upon his establ shment and the town.
1t must take premium, we think.
lille talking about the Fair it may not be out of
place to mention, that of planters informed
us that he designed sending up for exhibition spe-
cimen Of his present crop of Rice.
There may be other contributions from town,
and doubtless there will be.
We look upon this first State Fair unsatisfactory
though its exhibition may be- as the forerunner of
better things-the dawn of new era-in the devel-
opment of the Agricultural and mechanical wealth
of cur State Would that every industrial interest
could be represented therel To sustain the future
exhibitions of this character to add to their interest
and value, should be the duty and the pride of all
North Carolinians who desire the advancement of the
State in the paths of true progress
Wilmington Herald
n G. FAIR. Mr. Blamire from this place will visit
the Raleigh Fair with variety of his curiosities in
the way of fancy articles India Rubber goods, &c.
We hear of number of other persons engaged in
different pursuits here and in Norfolk who intend
going up. Portsmouth, Globe.
The STATE FAIR. The first Agricultural State Fair
ever held in North Carolina is to off at Raleigh
on Tuesday next, and promises glad to see,
much benefit to the State at large. We hope that 1T
this Fair every county will be represented, and a
1audable zeal inspired therea that shall tell upon the
good of our State for all coming time.
One Of the most useful instruments at the Fair,
and one perhaps that will attract much attention
any other will be carried from this county by Mr..
James Simmons. 1t is the celebrated Cotton Plow,
which has been used in this section during the past
spring and summer much to the admiration of all
who tried it. That it will suit to pillow young
and tobacco well if not better than any pillow
in use, we haven't doubt. The woodwork of the
one that will be exhibited in Raleigh was manufac-
tured by Col. r. II. Walker. The castings were
done at the foundry of While & Cook, in Greensvlle
county, Va. Weldon Patriot.
ANOTHER ARTICLE THE FAIR. Mr.. L. F. Whit
aker showed the other day article designed by
him fer the Fair (fr) at Raleigh next week. 1t is
cradle which rocks by machinery, and at the same
time discourses delightful music 1t also carries
Ay-brush with constant and regular motion. Mr.
w. says he afford them for about $15 cach mu-
sic and all. This is cheap when take into conSd-
Grafton that the machine will the attendance of
a servant during the infantile slumbers
Mr.. Ii. Harbaugh, Architect, intends sending some
very fine Drawings for exhibition at the Fair. Also,
Mr.. David Gee, hat-manufacturer will exhibit silk |
hats of his make.
We Thursday, at the establishment of |
Messrs Pier & Brann, very elegant buggy which |
is to be exhibited at the Agricultural Fair at Raleigh
1t not originally designed for this purpose, hav
ing been ordered by gentleman who lives i'll this |
vicinity The beauty of the work has induced him to
place at the disposal of the makers for exhibition.
We very glad to disposition manifested |
among of our artizans to let the world know of
their excellence. fayetteville CdrOtinian.