The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-03
yaudsrbnrg County Fair.
THIRD DAY

reports Of the Committees on Stock were re-
eeivei at the Committee Room.
The best mileh cow was awarded 20 Samuel
Orr, with the Scconl best to George Bulien.
Nr. Silas Stephens entered two years old
heifer. which secured premium. The pre-
,mium for,.he best bull was awarded Robert
Smith. The number OF cattle catered wa
VERY. SINAI, but the best three were of SIpe-
rior qualities aul attracted much attention.
Mr.. Charles burnett, OF Posey county, took
che preruiuu (sN eepstales for the res, sta!
lion lie j. noble looking animal. and
would take the ribbon in almost any ring.
The premium Tor the hest stallion in tn
county was awarded to Mr.. j. W. Knowles.
Inward Rus.on had the hes, two years old
flley, and John Ruston the hes, ye..rinc
COLI; Silas Stephens the best sucking colt.
xnd Tho-. Bower tbs best three yeaIs old
filey. a number of fine mules were en- the
gr, unds.
A: II o'clock the Fire Department came
upon the grounds and passed around the cir
-elo. First came the
NEP-ryE FIRE COMPANY
with the Evansville Brass Band. The men
were dressed in black pants, with red shirts
trimmed with black velvet and silver lace.
Tho engine was beautifully decorated, drawn
BY two horses, with IA litile girl tastcfuly
dressed rs divinity of liberty on top, en-
bowers.i in evergrerns and flowers. The hose
carriage was appropriately adorned.
TIE young AMERICA FIRE COMPANY
came next. lei by Warren's Band in u neat
wagon. The uniform of the Yonng Am ri
can. consisted of black pants and red shirts
trimmed with black ribbons and fringe. with
'reat cloth caps trimmed with silver lace
The machine was handsomely decorated.
Thirteen boys, dressed IN the Continental
style and bearing flags, were upon the Engine
and their Appearance attracted :nuci attention.
The Young America Fire Company made Il
very fine appearance. They were followed
by the .....
WASHINGTON FIRE COMPANY.
composed OF. about eighty men, dressed IN
black pants and red shirts. and neat fire hats.
Their engine was tie feature OF the process
sion, covered as it was by crowd of little
misses, dressed in white. representing the
thirty -one States of the Union. They were
loudly cheered rs they rode along. The
Washington hose carriage followed, drawn
by two horses.
THE UNION FIRE COMPANY,
with their white pants and red -hirts, came
nsXt. Their engine. tho Eagle No. l.. is of
Eastern manufacture. and has gust been re-
sesysA ~ ham il h..untttrl him
A meinber OF the company wearing pair Of
wooden shoes and supporting cap OF liberty
Was noun ted ON the engine. The banner OF
the Union Fire Company, was very rich and
tasteful.
THE STORM FIRE COMPANY,
composed of the younger members of the
Young American fraternity, followed, ard
they made L Very creditable appearance
Their uniform was black pants and yellow
shirts, trimmed with black velvet. Their
little engine vas drawn by two ponies, and
appropriately decked with evergreens and
flowers.
TIVE YOUNG INDIANA FIRE COMPANY,
with white pants and rel shirts, and a neat
engine drawn by two ponies, followed next,
after which, the little machine ~Spouter -
followed, closing the scene. The Fire De-
partment did ITSELF aud the city great credit
at the Fair grounds, yesterday, and the
parade was PRONOUNCED by all, the finest ever
witnessed IN Evansville.
After an ;ntcrmission Of an hour Mr..
Hornbrook introduced to the audience, Gov.
Powell, OF kentucky. who proceeded to adj
dress them. HIS speech, whieh occupied
only about thirty minutes, was able and
interesting and Was listened To by the large
crowd present, with great interest. We
have not room Tor a review OF Gov. Powcii's
speech.
At three o'clock, IN exciting race came of
against time, between Nj. Isaac heeI's horse
and Mr. RUSSELL Dement'S male. The
premium was Tor the best pacing Loise undei
the saddle. Mr. keel's hUIse made The mile
in asa, and Nj. BeInen.'s mare IN $40. This
closed the performances OF the day, and the
crowd returned to The city.
a trial of the dIEerrnt engines, for the
premium offered h. the Agricultural societ! d.
was made ut the canal basin. late IN the after
noon. Twas witnessed 10y large crowd oi
hl~N'~sSiS' " ho siiloDec'i tue oiiu-co 'i wv
vicinity. The Committee appointed to de-
eide, have made the following report:
ashington. ..........i6 4 ieet Inches.
Young America. l43 "
Union Ia - Z
Neptune ..............l32 &" ~
The Washington was awarded the first
premium, and the Young Amel ica the secoSd
Business was generally suspended through.
ont the city yesterday: and Ii,e day WIS made
general holiday to thu school children
Nothing occurred on the fair grounds TO mar
the pleasure of the visitors. Dir. Il. III. Cook,
Chief Marshal. assisted by DR.. Keller AMI Sir
+. ii. DeGarmU, discharged their duties all
Inir.bIy and are entitled to the thanks OF The
exhibitors, and the Association. The list OF
premiums will be published OF Monday .
We wlsn TO correct Two statements la ycster-
days JOURNAL. The silver ware on exhi-
bItion, belonged To the Agricultural Assoei-
alton, and consisted of the premiums 10 be
distributed by the Society. The elegant two
horse carriage On the grounds, was entered
by DR.. Austin, OF Terre HauIe, and not Nh.
DeGarmo.
We understand that the receipts ut the
entrance gate, wcre over four hundred dollars.
"a Oysters Ct Cue nnai prices at the