Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-10-12
Missouri State Agricultural Society.


The second air, under tne patronage vi
the State, closed at Boonvile, last Friday.
Since last year, the grounds have been much
improved. A commodious warehouse has
been erected Immediately on the river bank;
the ring considerably enlarged; the seats
extended and finished in better and more
substantial style. A comfortable two story
building has also been erected, the lower
apartments of which are appropriated 10 the
Secretary's use, and committee ROOM
The upper story is appropriated to the Di-
rectory, where the business is transacted,
members of the press, and invited guests.
FIRST DAY.-The first day was devoted
to the products of the Orchard, the Garden,
the Dairy, Flowers, Paintings and Draw
ings, Flour and Meal, and Hedges and En-
closures. We did not reach Boonville until
the second day, but understand the display
of Fruits and vegetables exceeded general
expectation, taking into consideration the
unfavorableness of the past season. In the
other departments, there was a fair display
but not as much competition as was desired
and expected.
SECOND .Nanufdctures.
Hats, Shoes and Boots, Leather, Agricul-
tural Implements, and useful Machines,
Carriages, Buggies, Sc The display of Hats
Shoes and Boots, was limited, in quantity,
but of excellent quality. The premiums
went TO St. Louis, in majority of cases.
or Leather there was but little competition.
The show of Agricultural Implements was
not SO good as last year. The Display of
Carriages and Buggies was excellent in
quality, and extensive in quantity, and was
the most interesting part Of the days exhi-
btion. A majority of the premiums were
awarded to 81. Louis manufactures. Mesrs
Finley & Dougherty, Messrs. Fallon &
Wright, and T. b. Edgar, all had varie-
ty of vehicles on hand. One of these gen.
tlemen assured US that ST. Louis was bare
of fine articles, in the way of carriages and
buggies, as the city had been cleaned for the
Fair. II is to be hoped other branches Of
manufacture in the State will follow the ex-
ample of these gentlemen in future, and
bring forward more of their wares for exhi-
bition.
THIRD Observation-Disclosures continued.
Silver, other Ware and Guns. Iron Cas-
tngs; Wool Embroidery, sc. Cotton and
! Articles of Wool, Cotton or Silk; Hemp,
Flax &c., Produce of the Field, and To-
bacco, Cabinet and Carpenters Work.
There was fine, but not extensive, display
Of Silver Ware, from the establishment OF
/ E. Mead s. Co. St. Louis; and handsome
display of China ware from Boonville house
Under the head of Wool Embroidery, arti-
cles of Cotton, Silk &c., there was an av-
alanche of articles, Ito the credit of the La,
dies be il said,) which attracted great at.
tention. To enter into a detailed account
of these numerous articles, would take more
room than must suffice for our whole article
and for the present must be passed over
The articles of the Howard Ladies told will
wonderful effect on the Silver ware! O
the other articles for this day, there was but
limited display, but Howard was on hant
with her Hemp, Manufactured Tobacco, sc
and her citizens brought home some cup'
and parchment.
The ADDnrss.-The second day wa
set apart for the Address, but the wind wa
too high to admit of its delivery, and it wa
accordingly delivered at noon on the thir'
day, by Gen. JAMES l.. Minor, of Col
county. Maj. Rollins of Boone was origi
nally chosen 10 deliver the Address, but be
ing called on urgent business TO neighbor
ing State, Gen. MIYoR consented to suppl
his place, which he did, in manner highl
creditable to himself, to the qualification an
edification of his audience. The Address i
to be published, and as we expect TO lay
before our readers, we forbear comment.
FoURrH DAv.-Poultry, Hogs, Sheer
Cattle, Missouri raised and imported) an
Mules. The Cattle and Mule exhibitio
was the leading feature of the day. OF Cat
tie, the exhibition was good, number of a
i most all ages, appearing in the ring. TIL
I Mule show was also good, in quantity an
! quality, and Howard went in for good shar
Of the premiums.
The Fifth and last day, was set apart f,
!, Jacks and Jennets and Horses of all de-
r criptions and ages. We were called hon
4 before this exhibition came off, but unde
n stand it was ''the day of The Fair, thel
r being greater number of persons out, ar
more competition than any other day. "
saw most of the stock, the previous day
d and much regret not being able to stay Ii