The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-10-02

The State Agricultural Fair.

ted. All the articles exhibited, however, dis
played great ingenuity and skill in their manu-
facture. We have never seen any thing that
surpassed yesterdays exhibition in this res
pect, and our fair country-women may well
pride themselves upon the high character they
have won by this display of their ingenuity
and skill
The Silk Quilts, of which there we're quite
number, particularly attracted the attention of
the large crowd in attendance, and ELECTED ex-
pressions Of admiration from every one. We
noticed one that was composed of $4,000 pie
ces, and its construction must have been te-
dious affair, for it was well done, showing that
its maker was thorough mistress of the needle;
bat this remark is equally applicable to all of
them.
The embroidery was, also, of the finest char
acter. We noticed two or three pieces, the
work Of lady sixty,four years of age, which
would have done credit to a much younger
lady, So -
The pair of Blankets exhibited by Mrs. Col
ler, for which premium was awarded, were
tire finest we have ever seen, and we do not
believe they can be beat. They were wove
upon an ordinary loom, and the wool was clip
ped from sheep purchased of Mark R. Cock
riIl, Esq. Mrs John NJ Bass blankets were
very little inferior to those of Mrs Collier.
Bait useless to particuarize, for every ar
ticle exhibited possessed the highest merit, and
we know the judges regretted that they were
limited to award but one premium for each va
riety of article, as alfwere worthy premium.
The judges having made their awards, their
decision was announced from the stand as fol-
lows:
Wooden Fabrics
Fine Jeans, Mrs. A. Barnes, Of Simmer county,
premium; Mrs. Catharine Hampton, Sumner coun-
ty, certificate.
Negro Jeans, Mrs. A. Barnes, Sumner prem
Plaid Linsey, Mrs. V. L. Collier Sumner, prem
Vest Pattern, Mrs. A. Barnes, Sumner, prem.
Flannel Mrs. A. Barnes, Sumner prem
Hearth Rug, Mrs. NJ. E. Saunders, Sumner, prem;
Mrs. Sarah Harlan, Maury, GER
Pair Hose, Mrs. James c. Owen, Williamson,
prem Mrs. Forrest, Davidson, Ger.
Pair Half Hose, Mrs. Forest, Davidson, prem.
Pair Blankets, Mrs. L. Collier Sumner, prem;
Ms John NJ. Bass, Davidson Ger.
Bed Spread Or Coverlet, Mrs. Sarah Harlan,
Maury, prem; Mrs. Owen, Williamson, Ger.
Needle Work Embroidery, Miss o. Davis, prem.
Piano Cover, Miss Sue A. Pyron, Williamson,
prem.
Oarpeting, Mrs. John w Head Sumner, prem;
Mrs W. d. Phillips, Davidson, Ger. ~
Worsted Quill, Miss Bette Guild, Sumner, PREM
Mrs. J. w. Franklin, Sumner, Ger.
Worsted Comfort, Mrs. E. p Smith, of Davidson,
Jagged 81 years. premi Mrs. G. G. TOrbitL Davil.
son, GER .., ..... -sr-
Worsted Quilt, by girl under twelve years of
age, Miss Maria Louise Eliston, Davidson, prem
Miss A. NJ. Dobson, Of Davidson, Ger.
rs Cotton Fabrics.
Stripped Cotton Cloth, Mrs. A Barnes, Sumner,
prem -,a-. ~. -..-rs-- .ra. .--r
Cotton Quilt Mrs. D. Rankin, Jasper, Marion
county, prem; Mrs. Compton, Davidson, Ger.
Muslin Embroidery, Miss Beale, prem; Hiss N.
A. Royce, Williamson, Ger. a-a
Cotton Coverlet or Bed Spread, Mrs. A. Barnes,
Sumner, prem. and Ger.
H.s.a.s Silk Fabrics
Sewing SILK, Mrs G. Stump, Davidson, prem.
Pair Silk Hose, Mrs @. Stump, Davidson, prem.
Silk Embroidery, Miss Mag. Spence, Murfreesbo-
ro', prem; Mrs N. Norvell, Davidson, Ger.
Silk Quilt, Mrs. NJ. S. Pitcher, Davidson, prem
Mrs. Dr. Waldridge, Williamson, Ger.
Silk Quilt, by girl under twelve years of age,
HISS aim lnOiHdc, OdsluSOht HISS al.
CockriIl, Davidson, Ger. Also, premium TO Miss
Victoria Guild, of Sumner.
Velvet Quilt, Mrs. s. Cockerill, Davidson, prem.
Silk Mits or Gloves, Mrs. r. G. McGavock, Da.
wilson prem; Mrs.. G. Stump, Davidson, Ger.
Miscellaneous.
Full Suit of Clothes by a Tailor, B. Jenkins
Sumner, prem.
Jeans Coat, cut, made and pressed by Lady,
Mrs. A. Barnes, Sumner, prem.
Linen or Cotton Shirt by a Girl under twelve
years OF age, Miss Maria Louise Elliston, Davidson,
prem; Miss A. N. Dobson Davidson, Ger.
Fancy Bonnet Mrs. A. Barnes, Sumner, prem;
Mise Fleming, Davidson, Ger.
Linen Diaper, Flax Linen and Tow Linen, q
premium each to Mrs. A. Barnes, Of Sumner county.
Cotton Begging, p. w. Baugh, williamson,
prem.
Coil Of Rope, P. w. Baugb, Williamson, prem.
Lint OF the Ascelapeas, with specimens Of thread
and cord Of same,) Col. Bunch, Msury, prem.
Brazilian Pebble Spectacles, j. H. Sermons,
London, England Diploma
Case Of Gold Pens, with Silver Cases, R. Foltz,
Velvet Block Work, Mrs. N. F. Hough, David
son, prem.
Crochet Work, Mrs s. D. Stout Davidson, prem.
For same, Mrs II. G. Scovel, Davidson, prem.
Net Work Bed Spread. Mrs. E. Nelly, Harde-
nan, prem FFhis bed spread was composed Of
triangular pieces net separately, with the ordinary
shifting needle, and afterwards net together.
Transfer Work, Mrs. Forest Davidson, prem.
Worked Collars, Mrs. l. @. Nicholson, Davidson,
,rem.
A number of articles that had been exhibit
d, some of which had been awarded premi-
inns, were sold at auction, and were knocked
,ff at extremely high prices
The exhibition TO day viii present much
,reater variety than that of yesterday, aud
Sill show the progress the mechanics and far
aers Of Tennessee are making in their respec-
i've callings. Every lady and gentleman in
he city, who can do so, should be in attend
nee to-day.
The Hog Trade.
A strong desire still exists 20 purchase fogs for
arly delivery, aud eales have been made within the
Teek al g. 80 per cwt net for November delivery.
nd nov holders ask 60 s5 Fur December delIv-
~, bear d no transaciions-holders ask 81. and
urehases could not be made bclos this rate. The
lock of old Pork and Bacon IN this market l. very