The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-10-08
TwxLSrH Annual FlIR or TIE Pom

County Fair. We have only time now to
say that the exhibition AZ a whole, was ex-
ceedlngly gratifying to The crowds Of peo-
pie who assembled, and highly creditable
to the members of the society.
The Floral Hall was appropriately and
beautifully arranged. This was under the
charge mainly, Of Mrs. w. w. Hinman,
Mrs. I. Judd, Mrs. Maria Mason, Mrs.
David Spencer, Miss Lucy Beecher and
Gen. David Mcintosh.
One Of the finest features, and one which
sttracted more attention than any other ar
ticle, was case Of stuffed Birds, prepared
by Mr. J; A. Beauchamp. This preparation
Of birds, so as to represent different varieties
just as they appear in life, is one Of the fin
est OF the arts. The case on exhibition will
compare favorabIy with many Of the sPeci-
mems in the Patent Office at Washington.
There was an exhibition of Melodeons in
the hall, by Mr.. AlIhouse, of Geauga CO.
Mr.. Allen P. Steele had on exhibition, a
carved eagle.
The specimens of apples, peaches, grapes
and other choice and delicious fruits were
excellent. The flowers were arranged with
taste, and for the season of the year, were
of the choicest kind. The specimens ol
needlework and embroidery were superior
to anything we have seen at such fairs for q
number Of years. .,....
The vegetable department however, form.
a great feature Of the Fair. And well it
might. Never, at least for many years, have
we been favored with such abundant har-
vests. It seems as though plenty had rain.
ed upon the land. Squashes,, putnpkins,
beets, corn and sugar cane, potatoes and
appIes, in great Quantities and enormous
! sizes, were piled up in every direction. No
need of starvation this year.
The exhibition of manufacture ed articles
was excellent. Messrs |. & J. Vance were
we'll represented upon the grounds.
The Ravenna Carriege Company had a
number OF fine wagons and carriages upon
exhibition. This company is in prosper.
GUS condition.
N. D. Clark g. Co. had none Of their
work represented. This was owing to the
fact that the senior partner was absent at
the time. Last year, the carriages Of N. d.
CIak g. Co. took the first premium at the
State, Fair ut Cleveland. With such an en-.
dorsement, these gentlemen have the salts.
faction Of knowing that their establishment
stands"A, NUT hber one' and that for tase'
elegance, beauty, and also durability, they
are among the first manufacturers Of the
country. 49,.
There was an excellent display of farming
utensils.
The stock department was fhll. Their e
. wos goody number of fine horses upon the
ground. The cele brated horse. "Searchcr,"
was brought into the ring, This noble ami
nal has been sold TO gentleman in Geau
ga CO., for $4,000. Two Morgan colts
owned By John B. KiLg, took the first pre-
MUM fc7, the respective classes to which
they were entered. ...
The bloodpd working cattle attracted con.
siderable otteStion. But we shal speak of
these more at length when we publish the
premium list. we i.
From beginning to end, the, fair passed off
pleasantly, and the farmers and mechanics
OF PORT 1ge county have reeson to .congratu-
late themselves upon the complete success
of the exhibition. Great credit is due to l..
T. Hine, President, P B. Conani, Secretary,
and J. +. Green and L. P. Brainard, Trea.
su-e,. for their efficient and successful la.
bors as officers Of the society.