The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1857-11-12
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UPPER SANDUSKY, O.
Thursday, :::: November,ls 1851

Thursday, IS: !: November,12 1851
John Staub's Great Horse Exhibition,
according to notice, came off in our
usually quiet village. on the 4th, 9th and
6 h inst. The weather for few days
previous had been rainy and cold, but the
day before the exhibition opened. the rain
stopped--the clouds broke away, SO
that,
THE First Day Of tile Exhibition.
was very beautiful day. A great
many entries were made upon the first
day, of horses Of all descriptions. La
dies and Gents ticketed themselves for
premiums in riding and ng-fast hor-
ses, faster men and some fast women from
abroad were on hand, looking forward
with great deal Of hope for the morrow
expecting a good time generally. on
The Second Duy efMe Eshidition.
But alas! for the vanity of human hopes
and expectations! During the greater
part of the second day the rain iell in
torrents, SO that the visitors to the exhi
tion. both bi-ped and quadru, ped, were
fain to stay within doors, (the bi peds
crowded aronnd the fire and enjoy them
selves as they best could. Towards eve
ming, however. the weather once more
became more favorable, SO that there was
but little or no rain on
Tile Third and Last Day gthe Erhidion.
Upon this day the show was uncom-
monty fine, although the fair-ground was
muddy, and the day was cloudy and
moist.
The show of fast horses, was very
good the trotting roadsters especially,
were all splendid animals. James Orr's
Stallion buckeye" Of Crawford Co.. took
the first premium of $40, and "rranby'
owned by G. w. Beery, Esq, Of this
village. took the I'd premium of SO
A large number of younger horses were
tested as to their speed in trotting and re-
ceived premiums according to their mer-
its as we suppose. as we are no judge of
horse flesh.
The gents riding came off next, and
when We saw the Coils. portly figure
mounted upon q splendid charger, We
thought "Old Zack" or "Bony" in un
dress uniform had made a mistake, and
left the shades to ride for premiums at
Old John Staub's Great Horse exhibition.
The Col. had been to "wars" himself: he
had, and of course he knew how to ride
-and of course he took the first premi-
lm which was magnificent gold chain
'alued al 5000. Our handsome young
riend Frank" as we heard a young lady
N the ground say made most "heaven.
y appearance, but he was 'no whar"
Vhen riding by the side OF our military
riend. 7. Ten Eick, Esq. to k the end
remium bride and martingales. BIT
he finest Of the whole exhibition was
The Ladies Riding and Driving.
Mrs John Staub took the first premi.
I'm both for riding and driving. AS .
emale equestrian, we believe Mrs.
Staub's superior is not TO be found in the
State. Mrs. Staub alone in the carriage,
rove six horses in harness several, lines
Iround the ring. Mrs. Fuller, Miss Mar
ow and several other young ladies, whose
lames we did not hear, rode gracefully
md received the allotted premionis. But
he richest thing Of the whole was
The Foot Race.
For the Foot Race there were 6 en-
ries. among whom our foreman went
u" first best, and "came out" fourth
'est. l.. Willoughby. A. Slower, G. A.
iagill. E. A. Munger, Elias Nor
is and Elisha DUNN, about O'Clock
,. III. .'toed the scratch "--tbe word was
given and away they went, ,Magill ahead.
}ur foreman ran like quarter horse,
passed Magill, led the whole crowd
nore than half way round, and we were
eady to bet our "pile" on the Pic cneer
tfice. when Munger's wind began TO
all and consequently his speed, and
when near the goal three of his compe-
itors passed him--Wllloughby LIST. Sto-
Ter end and Magll Sd. Morris was fifth
md Elisha someaOhsre in the rear. I
The race was very exciting and had
Munger saved his wind. and not ran his