The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
For the Post.
THE STATE FAIR AT ,LOUDON, ON

means, intend to discuss the proprcty of in
sthntlons OF this character. Their useful
} ilJss is fully felt and appreciated by every
1ody, and no one darcs to controvert the ne
ecssity for them. Though entirely in lis in
fancy in Tennessee, it has astonished all
thnt the two already held (thc one Mt Knox
vile last and ut Loudon this Fall) has given
such unb0undcd satisfaction, AID such u
general impetus to the industry of the coun-
try-the agricultural portion particularly.
Under the very judiciuus and well arranged
plans of Nlessrs. A. s. Lcnoir y. ]. Mason
aud J. II. Johnston, all of R0ane county, the
commissioners appointed by the Governor to
superintcnd the State Fair at London" every
thing went on "unusually well, aud, If possi
Ole, went off bettcr.' Every thing really was
done "decentiy and in order" No confusion
or irregularty attended any part of the ar
rangcment. Every body that could be salts.
fled and pleased was so, aud every one was
willing to award to the gcntlenlanly commits
sloners the plaudit of "Wcll done, thou good
and faithful servant" The selection was a
very jndicous one. They had finely and So.
currly enclosed, amidst the greatest possible
difficulties in procuring materials for that
pnrpose--much of which had to be brought.
from distance--a very suitable piece of
ground, containing FIVE arrcs, with the ne.
cessary stalls and enclosures for the different
animals. u suitable building for the exhi-
bition Of the smaller articles, with an appro-
pirate flag waving over the top aud an en-
ceedingly well arranged stand for the distri.
butloSot the beautiful premiums.
The manufacture of silver plate intended
for premiums, consisting of various articles,
was beautiful and appropriate, and showed
much taste and good Judgment by the com
mssioners who selected them, and was fine
specimen OF the genius of the manufacturers.
All to whom premiums were awarded sought
them with great anxiety, in preference to the
shining gold the Secretary and Treasurer,
Mr. Lowe, had in store to supply them with.
The writer regrets that he was not CON-
petitor for some of these beautiful and useful
premiums. He had but one article that he
could have successfully exhibited, but for the
peace and happiness o! the many ladies' pres.
cnt he has foreborne to be Il competitor lie
regrets, too, that he is not able to give the
awards Of the committees to the several for.
tunate competitors at this time.
The Live Stock exhibited, though many OF
the animals could have been greatly better
done much credit to the exhibitors.
There was but lille competition in the
Crop line-hut few competitors presented
themselves. TO our young friend, John Hall
son of James Hall, sr., both of Monroe coun.
ty, the writer WAS pleased to hear awarded
the premium of twenty dollars for the largest
crop of corn Upwards of 80 bushels in the
ear-) from one acre of upland. This is Il fine
beginning for our young friend, and the
writer hopes that he will continue to increase
his crop OF corn every year, while he must
not omit TO increase the rank aud file of his
country to fight her battles.
Srine-ln this article, the boast Of East
Tennessee, but little was done.
PouAry-The variety and number exhibit
cd was not very large, yet the specimens
showed fine success by those engaged in thi,
department.
Honey-The specimens Of this article ex
hibitrd, and the prices ut which it sold, wa
good evidence that it was properly appreci
ated.
Buiier--1'his article could not be surpass
ed by Northern dairirs. The purchaser,
awarded, in the unusually high prices the,
bid for it ut auction, due credit 70 the ladic
who 50 skifuIy prepared it.
. Bread and Hdnis-T'hese were fine. u,
this the writer can testify experimenially.
Manufacture Of WOOL Silk and Cotfon--
Too much cannot be said about these articles
The ladies' were really "at home" in thci
prrpurntion. The writer cannot venture
tescription-hsr reputation would be at stake
How comfortable he would have slept witt
his pretty wife under the beautiful quilts
counterpanes, coycrlils, spreads and blanket.
he leaves to the readers IMAGINATION. II
has no doubt but that he would have ser
till the "neyt day in the morning" Tn
beautiful leans, both dressed and undressec
white linsey. plaid, flannel. blankets. hose an
half hose; and of the finely md excIus,vel
homemade coat. envuoh cannot be said
The writer ventures the assertion that no IL,
,icle in the household ca,ulorue was so @,
clusiyely home made MS the excellent coat G,
hbited Ly his female friend of Monroe cour
~, He Il authorised to saw that sh. rails,
the sheen, ,heared the wool from their back
picked, carded. spun and colored il: ussiste
in planting and ,aisino the cotton. picke,
ca,ded, spun and colored il: woye the linsp,
spun the sewing thread and silk with whi,:
il was made, Including the manufacture {
the silk; made the buttons. and then, to ca
all, made the coat in the most lady workman
like manner
Embroiderv and Needlemork-Could nc
be eycellcd. TLe form,r wns so brilin,
and beautiful tbot the writer's mind hec,m
40 da-.led Thai he was indnced n think ear
cpecimrn he Lacked nt was tho nret,i,st :
Iha ncedl.work wos en- very Gas md i,
r.nions That .ho wri,,r .onj nnt nn..iLI
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