Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-09-24
THE STATE FAIR,

The Ninth Annual Fair of tho Ohio Ar.
ricultural Society, at Sandusky, is now only
spoken Of as among the things that have
been. "Ploasant memories" indeed ut
tend us not only as we think of Floral
Hall in its silent yet audible music, but in
all the associations connected with the past
week at the State Fair. Ohio can boast Of
no fairer grounds than those selected for the
occasion, none moro beautifiod by nature
and art, and certainly no greater prepara-
tions could havs been made, or more done
for the entertainment, comfort and safety Of
all in attendance. We cannot speak of the
entries and premiums in detail, but gen
eral notice must suffice.
Tho Cattle exhibition is said to have
been the finest ever presented at any
State Fair. The variety of stock was large,
and included some of the most valuable
breeds in the United States, if not in the
world. Among them wo noticed two from
our town, owned by DR.. RAwsoN and Mr..
VAILETTR.
The Farm Implements were numerous,
and comprised some valuable labor-saving
machines which seemed to be much admir-
ed by those who could appreciate thom.
OF Power Hall it is unnecessary to speak,
ms it spoke for itself in louder tones than
we can. A washing machine manufactured
by I. G. Miller of Delaware county, pleased
us much, not only for its intrinsic worth,
but for its simplicity in contrast with some
of the others, whose complicated machinery
and difficult management wo did not like.
AT Mechanics Hall we observed among
many other valuable inventions, self
ventilating Refrigerator, manufactured
by MoGEE &, HAYNES of Fremont, and for
which they wcre awarded Silver Medal.
The superiority of this over others is its self
vcntilating power, which like the "house we
live In" (the human body,) can only be
sustained, kept healthy and pure, by free
circulation of fresh air. The carpet sweep
er we were much disappointed in, as the
harsh, discordant sounds accompanying its
use, are moro tedious to hear, than the ia
tlgue and dust Accomplishments of tho old
fashioned broom arc to bear.
Domestic Hall pleased tho ladies of
course. Nothing here was wanting TO please
tho taste of the most fastidious from the
substantial bread butter and cheese woman,
to the fancy, embroidered, and "fne fixin'" "
lady. Only one thing seemed to mar our
pleasure here, and that was, that wo were
not on the committee to judge, practically,
OF the merits of those preserved peaches,
and pears which had so luscious an appear
ance.
In Fine Art Hall there were exhibitions
of Painting, Penmanship, with all the fam
lily of types and graphs whose christian
names are too numerous and too jaw break
ing to mention. Some specimens of sea-
weed prepared by Ossan Dodge, partic-
ularly attracted our attention as the finest
and most beautiful we have ever seen.
Floral Hall reminded us Of the Fairy
land we read Of, whero Summer scatters
treasures, but does not fly, where Jewels
glistened, but not in the crown of autumn =
If Flowers are the alphabet Of angels the
fragrance Of flowers must be incense to
Heaven, but though we seemed almost out
of our sphere in that enchanting place, read
ing such language, and inhaling such in
cense, still VIC had just enough mortal left
us to bid farewell to those delightful scenes
and enter upon the more practical ones at
the
Dining Hall. To come from the sub
lime to the ridiculous, this change is all that
is necessary to be done. The hurry, bus
tie, gormandizing hero reminds one, that
''all is vanity below the sum-"
On Friday we witnessed the grand pro-
cesson of premium cattle, aud the eques-
trian exhibition Of the ladies. There were
some fine riders, and among the best, we
noticed Miss Seaman from our town, whom
VIC Of course placed at tho head of the list.
Nothing seemed 10 mar the pleasure of the
week, and this State Fair will long live in
our memory. The receipts VIC learn wer0
about $l4,500. JE.