Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-10


Goodale 4 Kinks, Of Burlington, took III
prize on their hand corn planter, which
= now 80 extensively used throughout th
: State.
= The premium for the best yoke Of dragh
9 oxen, was awarded to F. Kmball, of low
City. The test for draght oxen and horses
was hauling q drag, on which was piles
: pigs Of lead
L. W IT. Miller's yoke drew 2,lOO pounds
I 9 p. Wagners 1850 "
g. r. kimballs 3,Ol0 Z"
L. Jas Weeds =" $3.50 10
s. r. Wagner's I'D triaD" $3.50 +"
O W. II. Miller's $500 4"
This class OF stock was much less than II
should have been. There were but 81,
pairs Of working oxen on the ground, whei
there should have heen at least from fifty
To q hundred yokea DRAFT horses were Al
40 very scarce-there being more attention
paid to Roadsters.
The exhibition of sheep was rather mea
gre There were, however, some few very
fine specimens Of Merinoes Soulhdown
and coarser wooled sheer, p Kimball, OF
Iowa City, took the first premium on Meri
no Bucks Mr.. Lyme, of England, wa.
awarded diploma on n very fine South
down Buck. and Mr. Peaslee, Of Muscatine,
exhibited the best pen Of Ewes
&c 1hu 1
the best family carriage, on which the first
premium was awarded.
A. McMurry, Of Muscatinc, drew the first
premium on two-horse wagon Best single
seated buggy was exhibited by A. J. Jack.
son, Of Muscatine, second best best by A. d.
g. Woebcr, OF Davenport, third best by l..
o. W. Brian, Of Keokuk
Best portable Engine, was manufactured
by Smith, Townsend Il Co, Of Davenport.
| The one on exhibition was the Oseillating
Engine, and admirably adapted to all kinds
of light work where power Of from two
to eight horse power is required. The CON-
pactness of the machine, and comparatively
small quantity of fuel Required to run it.
renders it highly desirable for running all
kinds of light machinery. and can really be
adapted to heavier kinds
Davis Il Watham, of Davenport, exhibit
ed superior specimen Of marble work
which drew the first premium.
Cannon Il French, of Davenport, were
awarded the first premium on panel doors
and window sash
The first premium on Stucco Work, was
awarded to J. W. Walton, of Muscatine
The display of needle work was not so
extensive as could have been wished, yet
there were some rare specimens of female
patience and ingenuity. Mrs r. Christie, of
Davenport, exhibited a white quilt, which
was considered the masterpiece of the Hall.
The work displayed on this article was of
the most elaborate kind, and must have
COS, Mrs Christie many months labor. As a
matter Of course, 1t commanded the highest
premium The second best, which was also
a highly creditable piece of work, was The
work of Miss Oaks of Muscatime.
Best pair of blankets by c. d. Bent, of
Iowa City.
The best wooden cloak was worn by Mrs
Drockway, of Muscatine; also the best socks
and best homemade shirt
The best specimen Of Embroidry was ex-
hibited by Mrs. W. u. Nichols, of Daven-
port. Best ornamental needle work by Mrs
S NJ Isett, of Muscatine. Best Ottoman BY
Mrs Sladen Of Museantine, also best cushin
| and back.
Best Leather-work by Mrs. Caroline Cul
vert, of Iowa City.
There were also many other premiums
awarded on similar articles not mentioned
in this report, which will be given in full in
few days.
| FIN Mu,rAScs-In the afternoon Of the
4 second day herd Of eighty-five Mexican
Mustangs were let into the area enclosed by
the race course, followed by persons on
horse back, lasso in hand, to show the ma
tives" the way lassoing was done on the
plains After stirring them into a confusion
"A horseman mounted on his trained mule or
Mustang, would dash after, throw the lasso.
which was almost sure to take the victim
around the neck, when all struggles for lib
erty become unavailing. One more ven
turous than the rest threw his lasso stand
ing on the ground, it caught the Mustang
in the usual place, and taking to his heels,
dragged its tormenter some $50 yards over
the sod, which amusement he seemed to en-.
Joy, notwithstanding the ruin Of the rear o1
his breeches. The performance met with
udbounded applause.
SUGAR CANE.-We noticed several speci
mems Of Chinese Sagar Cane, and the Molas
es extracted therefrom, on exhibition. The
crop was grown in different localities, and
the syrup was of the most creditable quail
ty We are glad to see this new branch o.
agriculture moving forward in the State
and trust it will become general
THIRD DAY.
The morning exercise commenced with
examination Of pure blood cattle. The stocl
exhibited are far from being extensive, but
what it looked in quality was made up il
quality.
The premium for sweepstakes best Of al
without regard to blood-was awarded te
c. d. Bent of Iowa City, on fine Imported
Devon bull, "Nesunticock,' which is sale
to be the best bull in the State. This is o
deep red color, and weighs ebout l,70(
pounds.
The second premium for sweepstakes wal
awarded to C. R Marks, Of Davenport on Z
pure blood Durham bull
The frat premium for the best bull and
four cows from any county was awarded c.
d. Bent of Iowa City,-sll Devon.
The second premium was awarded J. NJ
Cannon Of Davenport,-all Durham.
c. D. Marks, took the first premium OF
Durham bulls.
lie Grand Byington Of Iowa City exhibi-
ted pure blooded Ayreshire COW. which