The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1858-10-04
Correspondence Of the Gate city.l
state FnIr..NecOnd Day.

The second day Of this exhibition has
closed quite to the satisfaction both of the
exhibitors and spectators. The weather was
exceedingly fine, the fair grounds near the
city, and we'll prepared and arranged for the
accommodation Of every description OF
people. The number of entries were 1920.
These were divided into classes and hand
somely arranged on the grounds for observa-
ton, by superintendent appointed for that
purpose.
Thus far no disorder, confusion or acct
dent has occurred. Tho officers of the So
ciety, much to their credit, have reduced
these exhibitions to quite aperfect system
A programme Of the whole procedure, with
the names Of the awarding committees, is
published and placed in the hands of all
concerned, and the rules and regulations
thus established and proclaimed are strictly
carried out, by the officers and an efficient
corps Of marshals.
DIR. Bowen, of Iowa City, the present Ad-
the Society, and think, on account Of his
promptness, decision Of character, and great
love OF justice and fair play to all parties,
bids fair to eclipse his distinguished prede-
cessor.
Ii is conceded on all hands that the thor
ough- bred short.h horns on exhibition here
are quite superior 10 numbers and quality
to those exhibited at any previous Fair 10
this State. OF course there could scarcely
be respectable cattle -shnx without the
stock of Henry G. Stuart, Of Lee, and Tim.
Day, of Van Buren, county. But these gen.
tlemen are finding just now very trouble
some customer in the person OF John W.
Cannon, Esq, of Davenport, who has
magnificent herd Of Durhams here, as we'll as
unqusstcnably the most thorough bred stall
lion in the State, which was sired by the
celebrated imported horse Glencoe, he by
Sultan, lst dam sired by Wagner, and he by
Sir Charles. 1t is excepted Mr.. Cannon will
carry of his full share of honors.
learn that Mr.. Cannon has expended
some SIS, 900 or $4,000 in the purchase Of
blooded stock, and introduced them into the
State for the pupose Of improving our breeds
Of cattle and horses. The State undonbted-
ly is laid under great obligations to such
men as Messrs. Cannon, Day and Stuart, for
annual contributions to its blooded stock
1t is to be hoped that many others will imi-
tate their example and become competitors
at our County and State Fairs.
There are, however, some Others here hav-
ing fine stock, which cannot stop to notice
Mr.. Hunt, Of Marion county, has very SUI
perior bull that many think will take the
prize. MIR. Bent, of Johnson, is here with
his beautiful herd Of Devons.
There are many competitors in the depart
ment of horses, and it is said that they COM
pare favorably with those exhibited at former
Fairs.
In the other classes Of stock, poultry, and
the products Of the field, the specimens ex-
hibted are inferior to those Of the Lee coun-
ty Fair.
HS AShSStiS atA hos "a
anime much, but thought them creditabe.-
An acknowledged connoiseur in the pastry
and culinary fxings, | was assigned, Of
course on committee of distinguished la
dies, to pass upon the specimens in this de-
partment-tried to do full justice myself to
the bread, butter, cheese, and honey, whilst
know the ladies discoursed most eloquently
over the cake and preserves. And right here
! must be permitted to record very impor-
tant item Of news. Our mutual friend,
Chas. Foster, Esq, Senator from Washing
ton, has brought here a very charming
intelligent and taking sort Of lady that he
calls his wife, claiming to have married her
t in Davenport, only three days ago, and she
was member Of this committee, and re-
ceived, noticed, not little attention from
some of our distinguished functionaries.
Charley is in luck.
| John Bawden's marble mantle. piece, that
he worked and carved for Mr.. j. nj. Billings,
OF your city, challenges the admiration Of
every body, and drew crowds around it, ms
also did Miss Sarah Buel with her sewing
machine, which every family ought to have.
keokuk and Lee county will take more pre-
miums, in my opinion, than any other one
county.
There are many other exhibitors and speci-
mems which Lought to notice, but il would
make this communication too long. may
do so in my next, if | conclude to write
again. Still there 10 one matter | must not
omit now, and that 10 Manny's Reaper and
Mower, supposed to be the best harvester in
the world. 1t has taken 2l0 premiums, and il
now manufactured by Talcot, Emerson
Co., WIG have sent one Of their machines 10
our Fair, with an agent, and presented it ID
our State Agricultural Society, on condition
that it shall be given as prize for the bes
fed OF wheat, in such way as the Society
shall direct. The contest to be open to al
the farmers Of the State. The machine hal
the appearance Of being very perfect one
and have no doubt will induce very sharl
competition, and have the effect Of causin,
to be raised 100000 bushels Of wheat in TIL
State than would otherwise be done.
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