Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-26

TnE FAIR-Yes;erday, for the first time the Uu,ot
agricultural Association .: Virginia and North CaIons
was opened Tor exhibition under mos; favorable cir
cums'ances. The gates open for the ad,nis sion
Members OF the Society, their fliies Exhibitors and
Judges, at halt past nine O'clock, A. n.
At 10 O'Clock the opened by PRAYER by
tie Kew. Geo. w. Charlton OF this city.
Immediately ait'r the Juds'sppau;ed for the nspec-
ton OF ANIMALS ana Other articles Tor exhibition
nounced from the speakers stand and they entered upon
the performance oil their duties. We then lett the spe
ers stand and veutur,d into Ocagnn Hall! THIS buidpn
wa leii eHtTey under Tue maagcnen o the ladies' THAI
they have decorated ii III The beautiful and ele
able all will gdm. Al Ilenda,ion il due TO the
committee Of ladies in charge of this Hall We noticed
every variety OF needle work imaginable. We mention A
few Embroidered Ghemzs;ts, Worked Band- Collsr-
AK We were particularly struck with specimens Of th.
CAS-, exhibited aud worked by lady Of Prince George
over 90 years OF age, Mrs. N. Giam) Beautiful bed
qiis conn,epanes cradle aud quilts OF all kinds
materials We then passed to the department Of IA,
Pn'ings and other articles exhibited ty gentlemen which
we've placed IN this Hall by the consent of the
Messrs Lyon Rves model apothecary store attracted
Considerable attention Mcssrs. Muir II Stevens shos
case OF China Ware filled with variety of articles il
theit Inc d. H. Simmons exhibited large collection O
Books aud other articles. Mcssrs Kerr Marbury's cas-,
Of Fancy China, could not be surpassed either quait,
oil The goods OF the tasty arrangement vi them Dsguer
reotypes, Paintings, Artificial Flowers and an endless
variety OF articles which, to notice would IN
several columns The judges about this ,ime aud
we had TO leave.
We will continue The notice of Octagon Hall in to NOR
rows paper.
We then turned towards the race tract around ebich
the assembled crowd had gathered witness the perform
ances of trottng horses great many horses we're upon
the course, some attached sukie Others TO
The exhibitors OF rong horses Tor premiums were those
practising upon the course yesterday.
The beautiful ship Pocahontas attracted the admiration
OF every person present We gave description Of her
in previous paper.
We notice No. Q, the Eastern door and on this
left side got inside the Leopard which VS.
heard OF the other day was mounted upon stand with
complete assortment OF Guns Pistols aud every thing
else kept in Gun Establishment This corner was oc.
cuped 10y Mr. Charles Leonard. Opposite to him Mr.
William Morgan has very fine assortment in his line
we noticed some Rifles exhibited by MessIs William Il
" Fisher, oil LyDchburg, s.yle-the gain or i'm
crease TWIST, wrought steel mounDgs, with silver and
gold ornaments.
Next on the right was large wardrobe exhibited BY
John Morrison, the workmanship Of S. Williamson and
polished by j. Thomas. This ia Of the bandsome.
articles In the cabinet line which we sau beautiful
Spring Mattress Of l.. q Tappey's.
large STOCK oil manufactured tobacco tin ware earth
Gu WARE come made soaps, boots and shoes honey bee
hlVes We noticed particularly the model hive Of Mr.
Geo. Calvert OF Fauquier, Va. IL is the most comp,ta
piece OF workmanship we ever in that ne specimen.
Of honey very superior Also Asparagu, n,s..,vad -
| brine. wv :"
Cackers-a variety Of crackers from James Muirbead.
bakery, exhibited by Robt Paterson Having mention
~ lne paf,cuar attraction in this hall. then at the 70.
| quest OF Capt West, pafook Of q very fue dunet
! Hall No. was filed with Domestic Goods. An innu-
metaoe quhhuly Of home made quilts, carpets hosiery
oahkets barrels Of Hour, bags Of n the ear
| cotton cloths &C., &c.
beautiful sboT cas-. Of extra fine harness. with silver
mouni,ngs, exhibited aud made by WIN. f. Steward, In
this ball the Pocahontas is qpartered.
we notice piece Of needle work which was wo, ked
nearly seventy years ago, by Mrs w. Ill., daugeter Of Col
WIN Dggs OF Warick county, Va.
In NO. 4, Mr. John Camp exhibited very band.ops
e,riage OF biz own manufacture. Aso buggy by Nessrs
| hcCully St. Clair ee'' -
ING great quan,iy Of yege,sbles occupied nearly The
whole OF this building "
floral hill, or No. 1.-The committee OF ladies' who
we're appointed to uperncnd this hall deserve The great
decorated the ball The greatest collection OF flowers W
o,e ever seen exhibited. Orange lemon, and cherr,
uees, &c, &c. Preserves, s~cetmests pickles cakes
er articles which would occupy columns
roul,ry, %'.-Sr T. NJ Hudson exhibited II coops o.
shma io"l. % coops Of ysrous kinds Of geese ducks
&C. Capt ii. II. Cookies geese were yery fine J,,n q
STOCK was very extensive and very superior We
"V r holce Others, bu; our space will not suffice
Tue evenings proceedings closed With race between
Two young hlics.-P ,tvsbuyg Ink Oct o.