Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-11-04
GsTg srD STATE NEWS.

Standing che day was far lrss enlicing than any Of
the previous days owing TO tine prevalence Of high
wind which kept the dust in constant motion. ii
was by no means favorable to the display of fsshiona
bic bonnets, tlashy ribbons. or rich dresses; but they
were nevertheless paraded in unusual profusion The
greatest Inconvenience from the dust was experienced
On the way 10 the Fair Grounds. Once within its
precincts. however, there was no disadvantage on this
score; save. probably, in the horse lot, whers the
loose sand was SET in motion by the constant tXercis-
ing ut The horses over the tract.
But this Inconvenience seemed to be entirely dis.
regarded in the general anxiety TO witness the great
attractions which were there presented. The pacing
matches which at intervals were gotten up. brought
almost twu.ihlrds of the number present, round The
truck. The celebrated trotter "K0ssuth' was on the
ground; but ne outstripped all. There were utler-
which We're fairy matcied-iwo in particular be.
t"eel whom there WAS scarcely an advantage Of 4
lriIEth, after Tour rounds. We were struck with the
grcnt interest which the ladies' in particular manifest
ed ~ ms sort OF display. They monpp".iz,d the Sc
vcral tiers OF sents which line the tract, and u~rcupird
them while there was anything o. interest to be sreu
liiis scene proved lar more attractive TO them than
tia display OF cm5roldrrios, neatly finished babies
dresses, and other articles of this class, which would
be supposed In Interest them much more than the dis.
play OF beautiful horses, and the feats of fast PAGERS.
Such, however, was tue case; nor do we mear, TO find
fault with this striking change in the tastes Of the tsir
sex.
The show OF fnt cattle, though limited in number
when compared with former exhibitions, is superior
to any in the quality OF the specimens on exhibition.
We noticed some twelve or fourteen of tn. latest
ouiiocks yet exhibited in the State. Two OF these
belonged to Mr.. WIN. Walker of Augusta county,
four to Messrs. jas. * Joseph Uoyd of Pulaski, aud
me rcInalnse to Messrs. William X James Bygrs OF
Washington county. We heard their average weight
SET down at twenty-five hundred pounds, and each
setihet d perfect model IN form aud symmetry.
ME- j.. w. FIchIln of Atbemarle had OH exhibition
a handsome bull of the Durham Devon breed, ,.ud II
COW "f the same stock, both objects of especial ad.
miration.
.She"p.-The show Of sheep is not equal to that of
previous years, but like the exhibition of fat cultle,
the specimens are of a very superior quality.
The principal exhibitors ara DR.. j. K. Wood Of
Albemarle, j. w. Ware of Clark. j. d. Newman,
aud ). ). Bradford of Culpeper. The former are by
far the largest exhibitors, occupying, in fact, two
!hlrds Ut the number of pens IN requisltlon. The
breed consisted principally Of Cotswold, South Down
aud n few specInrns OF the Long Woni breed. Mr..
bradford has some few specimens OF the 'Spanis!!
.NeTiIo' on exhibition, but the former prepondrrate
largely.
Cors.-The show Of Cow. is mot such as might be
Expected. Most Ui those on exhibition, which sceln
&" be If u very superior class, have BEEN brought
primcipaliy for sale. Mr. T.. A. Mayo offered 800
for a cow OF very small size, bu, q capital mixer IN
appearance. The owner demanded sl2j for her, and
nc wi! doubtless obtain il. She m:Iks six gallons n
tay-a yield which might be said to Justify the price
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s"ein-d to US the best specimen Of that class on The
ground.
Hogs.-The show Of hogs was as good as could be
expected. The best specimens on the ground are
those exhibited by Mr.. j. w. Fick!iu OF AlD-marlc,
ana Dr.. }. X Wood. We noticed a large boar. with
two huge tusks, which seemed To be an object Of
mrch interest. In other respects, he wGs nothing
more dian the ordinary species, lntcriu. 10 may .
them III his general appearance. Tn best specimens.
"n exhibition We're those uf a medium size, n lew %;
Were excessively ttt. Tni, class, We under
stand, were IN active demand among our city butch.
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Agricultural ImpimcRtS.-The exhibition in this
department. |. unusually large and diversified. i, is
confined chiefly 10 Richmond manufacturers, who, in
Nil probability, will succeed in making large aud pro.
sales. The principal exhibitors are M"ssrs. II.
NJ. Smith. Gsorg" Wat, u Co., aud Baldwin,
Cardweli l. Co. OF the class on exhibition, ploughs
preponderate. In number aud diversity,
they exceed any former display, and the same may be
with reference to the various other classes III this
department. There are some admirable specimens
u t~hreshiug and cleaning machines, worked priuci.
Daily by horse power, aud MI OF the newest STYLE
and moving machines gre exhibited in gr .ut
variety. and, in fact, every thing in this department
which is essential To facilitate the operations of the
ar ner. The exhibitors from without the State are
and IN the perfection and practical utility Of
if"ir Productions, they compare, in our opinion, "a.
her un!avOrably wiki our home manuIac.urrs.
Fhorcrs.-lhe exhibition in this department does
lor colnpare with that of previous. years IN point Of
variety. The supply exhibited WAS iurnishe | "hiety
70 n the nurseries OF John Morton, the successor oi
4. ID. .Abrrnathy, and James Guest, proprietor of the
nursery. Tue selections in these two III.
',auces We're Very good, and embraced every thing in
hat iiue which is available at this season. The lin
ted number u! nurseries around our city wi! account
"r the absence OF That variety in this department,
Which nigh; be- expected IN this latitude. The srccf-
uens oil exhibition speak invorabiy for the care, al.
.en,ln! aud taste Of the exhibitors.
Steam .H7chIRcs.-Taere We're some few specimens
II the ort'uHry class ni Steam machines Oh exhibition
rom tie Tr>dr.ar works, AMI the foam !ric5 OF Mr-s:s
Kahn and ia!bnt-. Their motive power WAS different
Y adapted. some 10 grinding. ana others To ~thrrshir2
,U!Pr>.s-i.l exhibiting The greater efficiency ul i'h~
Iuwcr over the !lr"sc- lower, now - generally IN Use
Or the latter purpose particularly. The machines
rom thu Tr,.dcgar works WAS of light power, III"
lnniitv which rucm"d most IL commend II To The no.
ice anI admiration OF those whJ contemplated The
application of steam instead OF horse.power, which
las been heretofore principally in rrquisit!0G.
Larrinscs.-Mr. X. II. Bosher, of this city, had OF
q carriage Of the most exquisite tnish.-
There were SONS few others from the factory OF Mr.. A
King, but they bore no comparison with the former IN
,0int at -tyle or finish.
Force and L'tt pnap.-A force md lift. pump, in
'enled by Hosea Lindsey of North Carolina, seemed
be- M object of much admiration. II was exhibit
Il by Joseph Farrar. Of Union Hill, who, we un I
is the agent for The sale Of them in this
ity. |. i made of iron and Gust metal, aud 80 sample .
i 1t in construction that II can be taken apart ana =
M mp without much difficulty. Watrr rises in il by =
ANA -lEIScf, III iEr I1t" VI t!" H'NiIH' i"tl I"T I1lii- \
Re. Will" is price i. such as would commend i, 10 all i
need Tor -ur'l an article. ii is sold with ;i'ty :
eri ~ pipe for SO, ranging according 10 the class up :,
D so and $50. IL is a very ingenious invention, aid :
ih. facility with which II IL put IN operation, and
b. Efficiency with which il works, must prove tx
rriipsly useful for ordinary purposes. /: is pnr {
able and of simple construction, two qualities q
mas; commend it to ali in need of such an ar I
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In general. the exhibition is highly interesting and {
nIl. tn the taste. * i'll md euttTDriZp of .h. prD- 7
I- OF Virginia. Tie effect of these exhibitions in :
Improving the tastes OF our people, is evident in the
renter perfection ~ well As variety of the produce
IONS which are exhibited each successive year. II I
Ias produced n spirit of competition in the depart. !
merits of Agriculture aud the arts which must tend z
Ultimately To The Improvement of our peopI: and the .
fusion of q more general intelligence among til-m in
h..c useful branches.
IL must he admitted that, in agriculture and the .
Is.tul aris, Virginia has been for years in the back ,
round, aud would probably continue 50 for years /
come, had no; this noble enterprise been set on
DOT. Nothing short OF practical illustrations show.
ng the great superiority Of the new over the old sya. g.
ems to which she has been hitherto 80 strongly wed :
led, could have seduced her from her attachment TO L
II the old plans 10 detrimental to the progress and
Improvement of her people. This, however, il at an
A new system has been lnaugurated, which, II
INA fact now almost certain-iDust place
he Old Dominion in that proud emInence 10 which, /
rom her great resources, she is pre- .eIninentiy EN-.
tiled.
THE FAIR, YEsrERDAy.-Every incident connect
ID with this great enterprise distinctly denotes in ITS
,rosrrss the supervision Of a higher agency than thar
ii human. I, was innusura,ed under the most fiat
rring auspices four years ago, aud since then IT. pro
yrc.s la. been such, a. al! the encouraging circu,n
stances which characterized its inception. could lead
ts friends tn anticipate. Who can look beck and
review the many favorable circumstances which
its progress hitherto, and not pee in the va
rious b,upy condolences connected with the whole
affair, the providence Of God! There hre striking
proofs of this fact even in the favorable STATE OF IA"
during the successive periods at which the
Fairs have been held from the beginning and slii!
furtber cnufrna,iun of this truth is 10 be fuund. in