Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-10-21

convenience which was, however, well com
pensated for By the freedom from dust conse-
qusnt upon Mondays rain. As the hour Of
opening approached, the road leading to the
Fair became crowded with people, andthTough
the day the railroad contributed to swell the
human stream hat flowed towards the grounds.
We reached the spot al an early hour, busy
feet and hands, the sound Of saw aud hammer,
told that those having booths for retailing ar
ticles at the Fair had not yet completed their
preparations. Articles and arrivals Of many
kinds and species rapidly passed in al the gate,
but such were the admirable arrangements Of
the President and Directors, well carried out
by the active Superintendent Of the arrange
nsnts, Mr. UNDERWOOD, who oileiatsd as
Chief Marshal, that all fell into orderly rank
with ready facility.
TIE SPECTATORS.
Soon the scene became a most animated one.
The band struck up enlivening strains, flags
huitered msuily in the morning breeze; the
buzz Of animated conversation, the laughter
of children, and the gay dresses Of ladies in
parted a Joyous aspect to the scene, which only
those who witnessed it can appreciate. We
must pause to pay one tribute to the ladies.
The spectacle on the grounds was an enehsnt-
ing one as the mary crowd promsnaded and
wandered hithsr and thither, bat the great
charm of the fOEf ensemble consisted in the soul
inspiring spectacle Of lovely faces, graceful
forms, winning Smiles sparkling eyes, brilliant
attire. and a thousand other intoxicating at
fractions, which the luxuriant Poesy Of a Moore
alone could describe, and Moore must have
seen the lovely daughters Of Tennesses before
he could have done justice to the subject. Let
no suTly bachelor carp at our sincere tribute Of
admiration it legitinatelY belongs to the sub
ject, for we are writing about the Shelby coun-
y FAIk. Among the distinguished visitors
present on the occasion Of the opening CT the
Fair we noticed the Hon. H. S. FooTE, who
appeared to regard the scene with much graft
fcation.
The ADDRESS POSTPONED.
The inaugural address, announced to be Civ
sn BY Col. JOHN PoPE, was omitted at the re-
cues. Of a large number Of the gentlemen pres
snt, who thought 1t would be impossible for a
speaker, without utterly exhsusting himself,
70 address an audience in the open air when
the wind was blowing what a sailor would call
"a breeze This was the only disappointment
that occurred during the day, but the postpone
ment Will add to the enjoyment Of the present
days visitors, as the Colonel viii deliver the
address at 10 O'Clock this morning. That The
oecas on viii be an interesting 0ae, all well
know who are aware Of the attractions Col.
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TRIALS OF SPED.
The principal exhibitions Of the day were Of
stations, mares, ponies, g~eldings, saddle,
draught, buggy and rOckawsy horses and
mares. These exhibitions were free to the
exhibitors and no premiums were given. As
the Judges made no awards and psrticularizsd
no names, we cannot take their ofiee upon
ourselves and point out those who distinguish
ed themselves either BY the superiority Of their
animals or By their skill as riders CT drivers,
or both; although we are much tempted 10 DO
90. One gentleman, well known in the city,
obtained warm plaudits BY the skill be showed
10 driving round a table that stood near Tie
stand. The precision with which the turns
were made was admirable. A second gentle
man, lsudsbiy ambitious Of similar bohOrs,
sssayed the same feat. A few turns were well
made, but not with the sisadinsss Of hand
possessed BY the previous driver, when the
wheel Of the vehicle cane in contact with the
table; the latter was overturned, and, as the
inverted table legs appeared, the drivers an
ticipatsd glory disappeared
An ACCIDENT.
In another part OF the exhibition two drivers
Of buegies became 80 animated in then desire
20 excel. that something very much like a race
was the consequence. One Of the competitors
was q superior driver, the other bad the swift
est animal. The excitement Of contest spread
from the participators to the spectators Of the
competition. The result Of The run was, that
one Of the parties paid the penalty annexed to
racing, which is prohibited on the grounds ;
not the penalty Of FIVE dollars affixed By the
Directors, but the penalty once Incurred BY
or first fsths.-a fall. The buggy was ever
turned, the driver measured his length 10 the
sar5dust. Fortunately neither man, horse, nor
buggy were hart, and the former Of ths three
was quickly in his seat again, driving with
nearly as much srdor as ever.
Lnuedistely before the occurrence Of the
above mentioned incident an interval was
taken for dinner. L was an enjoyable time.
TIE fresh October air had impaired a hearty
appetite, and booths and tents resOunded with
the rattle Of knives and spoons. some parties
spread their neal upon a CLOTH laid Oh the
gr0a1d, and as they PartOOk OF the Pisntsous
yisuds, enliVened BY cheerful talk and
merry laughter, they reminded ~ Of /" the
dsvs We went a g5Pssying, 3 long time ago"
A pleasant party dined in the Presidents Mar
quss, enjOgiug the hospitality Of bis aniable
lady at the social board ali went brightly as
the dew drop in the morning.
OBJECTS EXHIBITED.
The grounds were crowded with attractive
objects, many more than we can specify. To
the left on entering appears q tent filed with
poultry. The tent was kept rigiJly closed yes
terday, but its Inhabitants revealed their pres
ence by Iubilsnt crowings over anticipated VIC
tory. On the right is a most interesting col
lection Of objects. First come specimens Of
Tennsssse vegetable produce, potatoes, t0rnips,
BrobdignsgiaH bests, gigantic egg plants, ex-
tensivs ears Of corn and other products Of our
tesning soil, which excite admiration and az
touishmeuE. ia yankee" saw them be wouid
@swow" we planted hills and raised noun
tains, and " wonder heow on sirth" we found
mouths big enough to eat them al.
Next cone The farming implements and
other mechanical productions This, we OBJ
served, was one of the most attractive parts Of
the Fair. Ingenuity, the most astonishing, is
manifested in these inventiers, which comprise
an immense variety Of objects, including cot
ton gins, dog popeT machines, plows Of many
varieties, Mannsy's reaping machine, %cultiys-
tors. feed cutters, corn shelters, planters mills,
meat cutters, knifs sharpeuers, garden water
ers, flower sprinkiers, grain fans, and many
other articles. In the stalls were horses,
mules and a cks that excited great admiration
TIE LADTEg EXHIBITION.
The victor viii observe that tie southeast
portion Of the platform, above the seas in the
Amphithestre, is always crowded. II be pass
By there be viii hear more expressions Of de-
and admiration than in any other part Of
tae fsfr-hs reason is that this is the portion
allotted to the ladies'. There grace, taste,
beauty and domestic utility reign predominant.
Among the numerous articles exposed to view
are hone-male esrPetings, straw mats. socks.
blankets, hsnneL, starch, cakes, bread, so--
gho syrup, butter, pickles, jelly, catsaP, pre-
sssvss; also ottoman covers, crOehst SoTk,
stands, worked muslin, a floral cottage,
b-fsehe-work, cotton, oOantsrPanes, snd "a
love Of a boanet.v Among the show Of coan-
is oas Of Surprising merit, even We,
mysterious ss are 70 US the liaes and cuTvs
by the busy needle, could see that with
SKIN it Included artistic taste A lady
VITO vas present assured Us that it was an hon
OF 70 Shelby county; and not Only to Shelby
county ba. to the STATE of Tennessee; and net
ouiv &c the State OF Tennessee but 70 the Uni-