Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1854-02-10
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The Next state Fair.
At . meeting of the Executive Committee Of
the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, held At
indianapolis during the past week. it was deter
mined to hold the next Fair at Madison. We
visited that place in company with other mem
bers Of the committee to select the grounds upon
which to hold the Fair. The site selected is
Immediately upon the banks Of the Ohio. about
one mile south Of the centre of the town, and
10 in every respect sligibly located for the pur-
pose Of a Fair-easy and convenient Of
cess. and sufficiently large for all necessary pur-
poses. The tract contains about 60 acres. 25
OF 80 Of which will be enclosed. The surface
is undulasing, and upon the highest point there
is beautiful grove. containing some eight or
ten acres. with an excellent sod. The other
portions Of the grounds will be put in grass at
the earliest possible day. There is a stream Of
water running through the north par, Of the
grounds, which. together with the river on the
south, will furnish water very convenient. The
people OF Madison manifest very commenda-
bic spirit. and will. beyond all doubt. make the
grounds all that 10 desirable. We we're highly
pleased with the interest taken by the citizens
Of Madison in the prospect Of holding the Fair
in thor city, and We feel great confidence in as
surfing the people Of the State that the arrange
-msnts for the next Fair will be far superior to
any heretofore had in this State
The grounds surrounding the enclosure will be
put under the control Of the Executive Commit
tee which will enable them TO correct some OBJ
lection able features which have attended previ-
Gus Fairs The shows which have heretofore
crowded around tho Fair grounds. will be en-
tirely excluded.
The landlords Of the city Of Madison have
6xcd and established tariff Of rates at hich
they will entertain those who may attend on
that occasion. The prices are very moderate.
being but slight, if any. advance upon their
usual rates, ranging from Is to so cents per
meal and lodging. The omnibus and carriage
rates will also be regulated by similar
rangemsnt.
We are more fully than heretofore impressed
with tho belief tha, Madison can entertain the
immense crowds which will be in attendance
better than they have heretofore been in Indi
ana. The large number and capacity of their
hotels--their facilities for bringing steamboats,
alongside the fair grounds, and the we'll known
hospitality. wealth and ability Of the citizens Of
the city will be sufficient guaranty that but
little difficulty. if any, will occur in visitors OBJ
tsining comfortable locations during their stay
at Madison.
We take this early occasion to express the
ring the Fair. will be comfortably accommoda-
ted. at fair and easonable prices. There is no
Byam6le House in Madison And while do
not expect the private citizens Of Madison TO
did large majority 81 the citizens q rals 5:
cite. yet there is a larger population and great
er facilities at Madison than at Lafayette. and
that these facilities will be brought into requsi-
ton we have no doubts. And although we
anticipate there will be much larger crowd OF
persons in attendance. yet We believe they will
be all accommodated. Our word for it, Madi-
son viN do its duty.
The following resolutions. passed by the Board
Of Directors Of the Madison and Peru Railroad
Company, 10 another evidence Of liberality
which will contribute much to the attendance a,
the Fair. 1t will be seen that no difference will
be made between the regular and extra trains
gotten up for the purpose. a. has heretofore
been the case. We hope all other Railroad
companies in the State will make similar ar
engagements. and We invite their special atten-
tion to it. We shall be pleased to be informed
Of their action. as soon as possible.
OTTIcs OF THx NJ, |. AND PxRu RAILROAD
MADISON. Feb. I'd. 1854.
Al meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF
this COMPANY held at the office in this city, this
day. il was ordered. that in view Of the loca
ton Of the State Fair at Madison. for 854. the
following regulations be established, towit:
week of the Fair, from Peru and informed late
points. to Madison. and q ticket for return pas.
sage shall be given the passenger, TO be good
only for the week.
Cd. All articles and animals to and from the
Fair. designed for exhibition, shall be charged
full price for transportation to Madison. and for
return to the point Of shipment. but upon GER
si6cate Of the Secretary Of the State Board Of
Agriculture. that the articles were so exhibited
and arc returned over the road as the property
Of the original exhibitor. the whole Of said
charge shall be refunded; or. in case Of the non.
return Of said articles within a week from the
close Of the Fair. then one half Of said charges
shall be refunded.
dation and aid in their power for the convenience
Of passengers and exhibitors.
I certify the above to be true copy Of the
order by the Board Of Directors this day.
J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
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sehoos Of the Province and have purchased quantity of
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