Demoine courier., 1855-09-13

From the Iowa Farmer.
Second Annual Fair OF the Iowa State
Agricultural Society.

0VNOUO nHUO6h E0II VI tuO 1.-TWO Ct0tU
Agricultural Society.
The Second Annus. Far Of the Stale
Agricultural Society viii be heldntFair-
field. Jefferson County, on Wednesday,
Thureday and Friday, the 10Th. lith
and 12,h Of October next Inc list OF
Premiums. which is very full, was pob-
lished in The Farmer for July. We
arc gra,i6ed TO learn that there will be a
large attendance from every section OF
the State. For their information we took
a favorable opportunity . few days since
Of examining the grounds in preparation
for the Fair, accompanied by Messfs.
b. b. Tuule and James Slagle, two Of
the Committee entrusted with fitting
them up. both for the Jefferson County
and The State Fairs. They embrace a
piece OF ten acres, well adapted 10 the
purposs and beautifully located imme-
dialely contiguous to the South. Eas, cor
ner Of Fairfield. The greater portion
of this is enclosed will, a tight, wei.
constructed board fence. between elk
aud seven fee, high, suficien, space be.
ing left all around i. for the use Of those
visiting tho Fair who need il for mary
rpo which could no, be granted
within the enclosure. Immediately sur.
rounding the lot on three sides isa tick,
e, Of small timber whi,h will afford ex
cellen, shade and other facilities for teams
that may no. require other shelter.
The main entrances for visitors and
stock are on the North side. On The
Jeff Of tia. for visitors will be found the
Tickle. Office. where al: desir:ng tickets
can receive them without that confusion
which ensued at the last Fair. In i'm.
mediate connection with the Ticket Or
ace, stretching towards the East. will be
found a Hall Of 400 feet in leng,h and
20 fee, in bresdtl., for the display OF all
those ar,icles brought Tor exhibition and
premium which can be placed under
cover. Here vii. be found specimens
Of the Agricultural and Horticultural
products OF the State. the skill Of the
Artisan, the handiwork Of the Ladies DC.
On the right OF main entrance will be
founc such agricultural and farming i'm
pIements, carriages, &C.. ns require more
space. On the East, South and West
sides. stalls aud pens for horser. mules,
cattle, sheep, hogs. &C., are being pro
vided, giving ample accommodation TO all
exhibitors. In a convenient position
within The enclosure a well Of good wat
er will be found for the use Of the stock
DE. &c:
Within all these an excellent trot.ing
course is marked out, where will DO ex-
hibi,ed the speed and training OF the
trotling animals, and which will be used
by those Ladies who enter for the libe.
raj and useful premiums 10 be awarded
the successful contestant for skill and
grace in craftsmanship. Around and
Immediately contiguous to a portion of
this ling, elevated seats will be provided
for upwards Of one thousand Ladies and
others who need them, where good view
may be had of the whole exhibition.
On one side of the ring, and as near
the centre Of the whole grounds as pos.
sible, on an elevated position, a large
stand will he erected, some 40 or SO
fee. square and a5ou. eight or ten fee, in
height. The base to be divided into
rooms for the use Of the officers, and
committees Of the Society, refreshments
&c. &c. Above this will be the stand
for the officers of the day, where. seats
will also be provided Tor abou, one hun
dsed persons who desire a more eleva:et
position. The whole protected from
the weather by an ample canvass. sur
mounted by the National Flag, which
win wave over the exhibihon of abe fruits
Of peace and an industrious anG thriving
people, during three days. and will serve
10 indicate TIE spot where the free PEG
ple Of one Of the mos, productive y
happy States OF the Union are proud 10
display their works Of skill and thrift.
These are the main features OF the
next State Fair. and altogether more ex,
sensive than ID warranted from the a
noun. of means placed in the hands Of
the Committee. Thus much, however,
.hey deemed absolutely necessary to
carry ou, tho great objects Of The occa
sion; more will be done if means are pro-
yided. For what they contemplate do
ing the Committee have incurred a deb,
which they trust the liberal spirit and
pride Of those who feel an in.eres. in
the prosperity Of the State oftheir adoP
tion will amply provide. We hope and