The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-05

RICHMOND, Va, Oet- 81, 1906.
TIE AgTieassral TIE Dus., tie Lodies, the
BsGsis-GoUsrnor IYsse's address at the Fair OF
me Mechanics Enstit,sse- FoiitscGl RGilies-Rusb
sfne Yistters 10 Prepare for he Election, SC.
The attendance at the far ground for the past two
Gays exceeded anything heretofore witnessed in this
State. Each ARRIVAL Of the cars up 70 Thursday
evening, brought new accessons TO the immense
multitude already present. The weather was as "a
v0rabie for such an exhibition as could be desired
the only drawback in this respect being the circula
non of an undue quantity Of dust yesterday very
much 20 the inconvenience Of the ladies and the IN
jury Of handsome bonnets and rich dresses, which
were displayed in gay profusien. A light fall OF
rain last night, however, efectually checked this
annoyance, and to-day they were ont, baskng in
the genial sun, evidently elated at the agreeable
prospect of brilliant display unmarried by these
little Inconvenience.
The beaus, too, were no less pleased with
this favorable change, as was visible from
the number present, and the taste and
care eyinced in all their appointments,
particularly in the way of dress. All seemed happy
and gay, under the inspiration of the many agree
able influences which the day and the surrounding
scene were so well calculated to produce.
The great rendezvous point for both sexes was a
large tent, situated about the centre Of the fair
ground, and lined all round with several tiers Of
seats for the accommodation Of such as sought rest
alter the fatigue of long walk through the grounds
Here, on an elevated platform the Armory Band Of
this city was located, playa at quick intervals the
choicest selection of lively airs. All that was in.
serestn. IN the shape of pretty forms rich dresses
enchanting looks, moustached wags and chivalrous
signlfed bearing, was concentrated here. II was
10 fact, the great centre for display, presenting
scene OF rare brilliancy, much taste and more
vanity.
The horse lot, on yesterday as well as TO day, was
Me OF much activity and life. Pacing matches
were gotten up al intervals Of half threequarters
Of an hour, and in each instance the competitors
seemed very fairly matched. Horses with jockeys
and with light buggies took the track in tarn
thus keeping up an almost uninterrupted scene OF
pacing from morning TIL the close Of each days
exhibition. The spectacle was exceedingly int
resting, and proved very general source Of al
traction.
There were sou1e spes ms Of FAT cattle on exhi.
hilton which mig sa0 70 compare favorably
with any OF that lie country. The number
of this grade ex a4 was about fourteen, their
average weight eng ABOUT twenty-five hundred
pounds each. They we're raised in the counties Of
Washington and Pulaski, both remarkable as fur
nishng The best beef sold at our markets or in fact
in the Baltimore markets. Mos, If not al Of them
were bought up by our butchers. They were exh
6ited by William and James Cloyd, OF Pulaski
county, Mr.. James Walker, of Augusta county, and
Hessrs. William and James Syars, OF Washington
county. / was informed that two of them sold at
$3.50. !. j. probable thai al viii be sold, and at
some sacrifice, the owners being unwilling TO i1cur
The expense or trouble Of bringing them back.
To-Day the sale OF sheep was somewhat brisk,
though the specimens offered, except in a few
instances we're by no means 1T for market They
were exhibited more with reference % the pecuIilr
quality Of their wool than g4t specimens. Those
exhibition consisted chiefly of the cotsgoo South
Cowr, and long wool grades. There we're few spe.
cimens OF the Spanish merinO grade, which seemed
10 be much admired.
The exhibition in the COW department was limit
&c, there being not probably more than dozen Of
2 superior quality on the ground. The bes. speci
men exhibited was bought for sl25, and save IN the
good 81 ow which she made as q mixer there wa
nothing in her appearance TO commend her. She
was OF rather diminutve size and III formed.
There were some good specimens OF fas hogs, OF
medium size, which seemed % De on active De.
Mani. They brought fair prices, which, with the
premiums awarded, viii amply repay the trouble aud
expense Of their trarsp ortation.
There was an immense variety in the poultry de-
partmsnt. An almost indate number OF Chinese
geese, Muscovy and common ducks chickens Of eve
~ variety ana sc VITA ishey tarAeys OF every nue
ed for sale. Our folks here will grow fat upon
fowl for some time 70 come.
Ten o'clock to-day was fixed for the announce
ment OF the premiums but the lists not being fully
complete that ceremony was dispensed with.
They will, however, be published In the morn
ing papers The Secretary. OF the Agricultural
Society Informed me that the aggrsga'e
amount awarded for premiums was about $1,000
the number on the list not exceeding -four hundred
and thirty. The number proposed to be given was
six hundred and twenty-eight, leaving one hundred
and ninetyeight for which there was no competi-
ton.
FIX Presiden, Tyler was expected TO deliver the
yaledictory, bot failed come accoun. OF ndis-
position. This part Of the ceremony was dispensed
with in consequence.
In accordance with the arrangements laid doxn
in the programme. the fair closed al clock p. NJ,
10 day and then f0llo~ general rush, and active
preparations the part Of exhibitors to remove
whatever belonged to them from the ground. II
was a busy week with all classes OF our citizens,
especially business men, who have reaped rich har
vests during the progress OF The fair. am informed
that the receipts az the Exchange Hotel, OF which
Mr.. John +. ballard is the proprietor amounted t.
IS 900 day for the past five Jays. The business
houses OF every class have done vel IN proportion.
Indeed there are lew classes Of o. " citizeas who
have not benefited more or e-s b. this exhibition,
anu hence i Is their duty u no doubt they will
make IT, - sustain this enterprise.
rhe advantage which /. lease5io The agri ,oltarai
and mechanical interests - considerable. IL proves
a source Of profit and enlightenment to ell; aud
even now, short tie tine i, since this enterprise
has been set on foot, - good efe IS visible in
thc improved system ol farming introduced unjer
the auspices Of the society. The 0perAti ms OF the
farmer are materially facilitated aud enlarged by
the adoption q the several new Inventions, gn CD
before the organization o. Tbs society,", and previous
"a the holding o. these annual EXHIBITIONS, en-
trely unknown. Information u their prscti al
utility, derived from personal observation ana ex
detrimental know ledge through the aid Of these ex-
hibit0ns. cow ncrd taem Of tacir great Advantage
N point OF economy. and tue cOnse lucncs nov i
general application Of Tie various principles ia;ro
aaced INTO the system Of farming hitherto plr
sued.
Governor Wise delivered an address last night AZ
the iair OF the Meenanics' Ins,ltate. Be
vas listened 70 ny not lea. tbsn three thol.
sand persoas. lie sas unluncej q have sOoksn
there on Tuesday night last. bat failed % do 80 On
account OF slight nGispositiJn. The aun0ln e nent
brought thousands - the hal VI the Iastiute Thereby
ADDING very materially u tie receipts at the DOR
His presence last night pro uced Sui be ter eject,
tor tie announcements the Governors intea.iDa To
speak bang made tntoGgh The Enquirer ~ yester.
day moruiug, ttere no lluger anv sppreh snsion
of disappointment. and acc 1rdmgly crowds assem.
bled y bear him. bis AID fess as chiefly % the
progress and utility 81 tue 1ech Ancal ats. II was