Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1854-10-13
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM


Wayne County Fair.
The following il the conclusion Of ar
ticle prepared cor our last paper. but crowded
ont. with a part of the premium list, for want Of
room.
Among the most beautiful specimens Of Me-
chanieal and artistic skill On exhibition is Tomb
Stone. by d. Morrison & Son. II is Of the fin
est American marble, and designed with good
taste, and executed with the skill Of master
hand. Il commanded the attention and adnlira-
ton Of all visitors, and it the COMMON com
rnent Of all, that it has seldom been excelled.-
We commend the establishment of Messrs. Nor
risson Il Son TO all persons who wish any thing
in the way Of tomb stones and monuments They
are excellent workInen and can furnish articles
in their line as cheap and as good as any estab-
lshnent in the west.
The specimens Of Painting in imitation Of
finely prepared Woods were excellent, they were
made by Thos. Newly Of this city. and reflect
great credit upon his skill He received the pre-
MUM.
The Monochromatic painting exhibited BY Mrs.
Dr. A. Potts were much admired, and received
the premium We hope TO see this style Of the
art Of painting more generally cultivated 1t IS
easily acquired and is fine requirement, affor-
ding pleasant and profitable employment
The ready made clothing exhibited BY A. NJ
Miller was superior to that generally gotten up
for common sale. AS they were OF foreign manu-
facture. a diploma was awarded.
The Carpenter work exhibited by BAN " Trim
die, in the way Of Panel doors and Window
Blinds was most excellent Those gentlemen
have superior machinery, ard are prepared to
furnish these and other articles in their line much
cheaper than they can be made by hand. and
fully equal In every respect
The Corn Brooms exhibited were the best
article We have ever seen. For neatness and
service they cannot be excelled The first prem
ium was awarded to VIM. Knott
The Brushes shown We're from the establish
meut Of d. Wilson d. Son, Of this city These
gentlemen are doing quite extensive business
in the manufacturing line. and should receive the
patronage Of merchants and others, instead OF
sending east for articles made by them For
durability they are not excelled east west, and
are made in a style Of neatness equal TO the de-
mand
The Tin ware exhibited by Messrs Lafeyre IL
Underwood OF this city worthy the best
workmen that ever hourished in the palmiest
days Of the "tn trade" Of old Connecticut. The
Cooking and other stoves brought upon the
ground by the same were gotten up in good style
and the most approved patterns. They keep a
most extensive assortment and we invite the at
tention Of purchasers to their establishment
Miss Martha Suffer exhibited some very fine
SHELL WoRK, and received the premium 1t is
work of great patience and labor, and display
fine taste in arrangement
Miss Cara Williams received the first premium
for Hair work Several other very beautiful
specimens were shown. For Leather work Miss
De Graft received the first premium. Miss Gym
thia Fryar received the first premium for very
beautiful Bed spread. Mrs W. f. Petchell tor
Lamp Mat For artificial flowers the first prem
Jun was awarded to Miss. Cara Williams. Mrs
VIM. Sinex anu Miss Mary Dye also received
awards for very beautiful flowers exhibited.
The Washing Machine invented and patented
by Thos. A. Dugdale, and exhibited on the
grounds in practical operation, attracted the at
teption Of those interested in this department Q
domestic labor. The first premium was awarded
to Mr. Dougdale.
A premium was awarded to Jos. Howells, jr
for the best specimen of paper hanging. Per
sons wishing work in this line have IT wei
done by applying TO Mr.. Howells-
Among the large number OF articles exhibited
which were invented and manufactured by ou
citizeus, the combined Cider press and Stra"
cutter Of F. b. Hunt attracted the attention 0
all visitors. 1t is regarded among the most con
veniens and simple improvements OF agriculture
implements Mr. Hunt has made extensive sale
Of territorial rights, and his machine is coming
into very general use. The committee awarded
him a silver cup.
We have omitted to notice many nertorous
articles; but press of business must be received
as our excuse The excitements incident to the
election--the crowd of persons III attendance Al
the Fair. and our official duties in connection
with it, prevented taking the notes that We
desired to do. Some inaccuracies may also be
fe-ra in premium hist, but they will be cor
rectsd with great pleasure by application at oul
Office.
LARGE STock SALE THE LARsH EsTArE-
by reference to our advertising columns il viii
be seen that large amount of valuable personal