Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-10-20

The number of persons in attendance consd
erablv greater than heretofore and in depart
ents of the exhibition the exhibitions of previous
years have been Surpassed. We present below
list of articles which though not complete, is as
perfect it could be made amid the pressure of the
crowd and the difficulty of reporting on such an
occasion.
Chief Marshal, Gen. Littlejohn, Franklin.
1st Assistant, G. Hayes, Granville.
ID " jill. Yarhrough Franklin.
Sd " w. B. Foster, Franklinton.
18th G. w. Watson, Johnston.
THE three latter appointed by the Chief Marshal,
in place of the original assistants who could not act
FLORAL HALL.
Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes, by Mr..
Havens of Raeigh-very life-like and handsome
Some fine daguerreotypes, by j. D. Mott, Fayette-
Vile
Leather work frame and bird cage, Mrs. j. C.
rtri, .. Raleigh. Also, by the same lady, fine
fur uppets and mutfs. Also several pieces crotchet
work. &C., all excellenty done.
Very handsome knit counterpart, Mrs. E. L. lay
Tor, Raleigh.
Specimens of gold ORE from Gold Hill, Rowan.
Hearth.rug, by Miss A. McRae.
Knit counterpane-very finely Mrs. E. Cuth-
Henry Clark, Pitt Co.
Samples of jeans and cassimcres from the factory
of Carson, Young & Grier, Charlotte, N c. These
samples reflect much credit upon the skill of the
manufacturers. No ought to wish handsomer
suit of clothes than they would make.
Knit Counterpart, by Mrs E. Munday, Person
Fine coverlid, by Miss Ann Munday, Person; also
one by Miss Martha Munday, Person
Felt bed blanket, W. D. Andrews Chatham Co.
Knit counterpart, by Mrs. Switzerland, Warren.
Bed quilts by Mrs. Sader, Raleigh-Miss Steele, Ala
mance-Miss Holt Johnston-Mrs Jones, Franklin
Mrs. Brasswe, Pitt, quilt, the North Carolina
Rose Vine and a counterpart, the Rose of the
Rio Grande,' by Mrs. Collect, Newbern.
Very handsome curtains, knit by Mrs. Kreth, Ra-
leigh. Also bureau cover, by Mrs. Kreth.
Some very fine architectural drawings or designs,
by Mr.. H. Harbaugh, Wilmington.
Counterpart, by Mrs. Harris, Franklin. Bed
quilt Miss NJ. A Davis, Lenoir; nice bed spread,
Mrs Williams, Martin. Two counterpanes, Miss M.
Johnson, Wayne
One beautiful chair, silk and velvet patchwork,
by Mrs. William Hi Halifax.
One case of fine paper-mache work-boxes fruit
baskets, writing desks, &C., exhibited by Henry
D. Turner, Raleigh.
Very handsome silk bed quilt, by Mrs. Geo. w.
Mordecai, Raleigh.
Medicine chest, by A. o. Bradley, Wilmington.
One case of mineral teeth Dr. Benbow Fayetteville.
Fine gun and gun case by G. II. Thompson, Raj
eigh 49, case of rich and elegant silver ware
and jewelry.
One dressed buckskin, W. Moore, Snow Camp;
pair dressed buckskin gents. gloves, Mrs Susan
Beard, Davidson.
One chd's hat, by Miss Mary Gupton, Franklin.
Two winter screens, Mrs R. A. Lewis, Oxford. Two
pair silk half hose, by Mrs. Lucy Savage, Raleigh,
aged "A years-very well executed
Four boys straw hats, S. Breedlove Franklin
Straw hat, Mrs. Newton, Granville.
Case of f-e shoes, by Henry Porter, Raleigh.
Very fine CROCHET collar, Miss NJ. E. Cooke, Raj
eigh
Fine crochet work, Mrs. E. Hall, Raleigh.
One box wax flowers, by Miss Lydia Salmon, Ire
dell; one box articials, by Miss Nichols, Godsbor-
ough Female College. Both very finely done
Specimen of pennmanshp, by E. P. Raillard,
Greensboro Female College.
A lot of hats, by G. w. C. D. Geo. Fayetteville
the only ones exhibited. A good article, and well
finished
Some very handsome paintings in oil, by Prof.
frerich, of Greensborough Female College; also, by
Prof J. ]. Eyers, of Edgeworth, Greensborough.-
The paintings Of both are pronounced by competent
Judges to be superior, and we shall not attempt to
decide between them.
Some very rich and handsome velvet cloaks and
capes exhibited by w. H. & R. S. Tucker, Raleigh.
Specimens of spun cotton, j. Newlin & Sons.
one chid's coat, made by Rebecca Feuler, per-
lecty blind, pupil of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
institute Raleigh.
New Map of North Carolina, by w. D. Cooke,
HOW ready for the engraver; valuable work
'Ilass stand of native lberts, by Mrs. l.. NJ Tuck
Ct Raleigh. Also basket of fine pomgranates.
basket of large pears Mrs. Roulhac, Raleigh
basket of apples, Mrs. McKimmon, Raleigh.
one box fine fruit Jno. Stafford, Snow Camp.
:, Cherokee indian stone, sword SHAPE, found in
Meckenburg, by j. F. Taylor, Raleigh. Also, q lot
=" chesnuts and figs, by j. F. Taylor.
Large fine pippins, by 7. M. Garrett, Windsor.
inree dozen October yellow peaches, by Mrs. w.
L. Eaton, Granville-certainly the largest and finest
peaches we have seen at this season of the
Year
~ some large hunge apples by Mrs. Chas. Phillips,
y, D"apel HILL Basket pound apples by Master Henry
Turner Coley, Raleigh. Lot of fresh grapes, o.
Sexton Barklaysvile.
Two vest shirts, by Miss Bette F. White, Hen
1srSon. Crochet doyle, Miss Sherwood, Whining
,'n' Fine shirebosom, Miss McRoire, Statesville-
'ery tine chenisett, by Mrs. S. B. Wynne, Raleigh,
aged q years.
eautful taIma or infants mantle, by Isabella G.
ROcrin 10 L