Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-10-17
THE STATE FAIR.

The STATE FAR.-The State Agricultural Fair
opens in Raleigh on Tuesday next .-Itt'
We have examined Carriage put up at A. A.
McKethan's establishment in this place for exhibit
ton at the Fair which is decidedly superior to any
thing we ever in the way of riding vehicles.
The body is perfect specimen of ingenuity, and
the painting is executed with the taste of real
list. The trimming was done by Mr.. Jno. S. Maults-
by, one of the best workmen in the State, and is
composed of the most costly material. There are
no outer curtains to the carriage glass pannels be-
ing substituted therefor. The mountings are of sill
The job does credit to the energetic proprietor
of the establishment, as we'll to all the workmen
concerned The cost of putting up the vehicle we
learn is thousand dollars.
We ask friends of the quill in Raleigh to give
this carriage an inspection when it arrives in their
city.
Messrs. Houston g OVERLY have set of Harness
for exhibition which think will take the shine off
of anything that will be there in the way of gear
ing.
We glad to see disposition on the part of
Fayetteville mechanics to exhibit their work. for we
are sure as good work in the different branches OF
the mechanical arts be done here in any other
place in the United States. Fay. Car.
THE STATE FAIR.-It must not be forgotten that
the third annual Fair of the N. G. State Agricul
tural Society," will open at Raleigh Tuesday next,
and continue four days. We have no doubt that
the Committee who have the matter in charge, have
made all necessary arrangements and that this eXh
btion will be more complete and satisfactory than
those which have preceded it. AS people be-
come more acquainted with the design and utility
of these industrial exhibitions more lively interest
will be awakened, and systematic exertion
employed to render them successful. State Fairs
arc productive of good i'll that, while they serve
social festivals, in bringing people from different
sections together, and making them acquainted with
the wants and deficiencies of each, they at the
time excite generous spirit of emulation which is
of immense Importance as tending to develope the
agricultural wealth of the State. The experience
of the Northern States as well of England, goes
to show that these annual exhibitions of the indus
try of the people have been attended with most hap
Ply results. They have led to renewed exertion-
awakened interest the part of farmers and plant
ers-led to a generous rivalry to excel-eXposed de-
cuturiss and others engaged in industrial pursuits.
Not the least interesting feature of the exhibition
next week will be the delivery of the annual ad-
dress by the Hon. Thos Rufin, late Chief Justice
of the Supreme court of this State. 1t will be an
address worthy of the occasion and of the distn-
guished speaker. W. Herald.
Remember the Agricultural Fair. 1t commences
next Tuesday, and will continue four days The
Railroad companies have exhibited their patriotism
and good sense, by reducing the fair to half rates,
thus aFording enterprising farmers agreeable
opportunity of seeing the improvement their honor
able profession is undergoing in all parts of the
state. We can't allow ourself the pleasure of vis-
ting this inviting and instructive and cheering scene,
such is the nature of our business, but we would
earnestly urge every one of our readers, who can
do SO, to go up and help speed the pillow. Wayne
we hope will be represented, and, trust, credi-
tably. Some of her farmers among the best in
the state, and her mechanics will compare tavorably
with there brothers elsewhere. We wish all who
go pleasant time, rich sights, plentiful tables and
sound sleep. Colds Tribune