New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-10-08
The State Fair.

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This the thirdday Of the Fair opened with showers,
which continued more less all day, but they did not
materially interfere with the enjoyment OF the Fair.
The rain, however, had m effect on the receipts,
which, although exceeding yesterday total el snort
If the third day receipts last year At Buffalo.
One Of the most pleasant features of to-days pro-
ceedngs was the presentation of splendid prize ban
rer from the State al Massachusetts,. II II blue silk,
ana is edged and iringed with gold. The pole il gilt,
aud is surmountcd with very handsome gut eagle.
The banner bears the inscription on one side:
State Prize banner awarded 20 the New. York Se,e Asr
cultural society a. the Third National Exhibition OF imported
blood and American breed horses at Springfield, Msi.tt
1888"
On the other side j. n magnificent painting of Rosa
Bonheur's celebrated horse scene, aud the words:
State Prize Banner"
The presentation va. made by Scion Robinson in an
appropriate speech on behalf of the Massachusetts,
State Society.
Washington Hunt present to-day. The Com
rtee on Mechanical Inventions examined the entries
to-day, but they numerous, AID presented go
many Indication of inventive genius, that II was diff
cult to discriminate Many of the inventions are OF
decided utility. The domestic articles also elected
much admiration from the Judges for quality and
some splendid displays Of butter, cheese, and other
articles Of domestic consumption were made. j. y
Thurber & Son of Syracuse obtained the first pre-
mimi and hich COMMUNICATIONS for their display Of
bread in all the varieties, showing how economically
tie article can BE- made.
Among the inventions j. cOrn-hu-knS chan ron
Rochester II is very simple, and Is much approved
person st- in tie chair ami, By movement, corn IL
hisked and throw into basket. Two article, in the
way o. beds seem good. one Is Saratoga INVENTION
the springs oi which inclOsed IN an a-ght cham
ber With horse-har stuhng at the top and 'ent-hoes
beneath for the passage OF nj, 20 yeniilate the bed
The other is New-lork artice, consisting OF very
elastic, strong sprng-board-
The ingenuity expended on the models = remark
able. Houses showing psteut rooings, beautifully
constructed miniature railroad sleeping ears, ana ma
chimes Of all k.nds are exhibition. The hall Of this
department Is perfect Babel, with the encomiums OF
the inventors in explaining their various articles
Michigan seeds ingeniOu. house-warmer. hy steam
pipes Ohio furnishes safety steam-bnier alarm
that can be sci 70 blow whistle at required deph
Of water; also Ingenious corr-panter, worked ny
one man and horse, digging and planting two inE-
rows al The same tiue. Wisconsin has q patent gate
on exhibition, apparently the best IN the Far.
Massachus u, has d large number Of patents. One
for pairing coring and cing apple. work very rap
ily another for sleeping cars claiming an improve
ment on Woodwork :, by doing away with partitions
and riak ~ the car IN the day iull-szed day ca-
Among the agricultural machines there u great va
rrty and ingenuity The largest exhibitors are Emry
Bros Of Albany aad K. l.. Allen Of New-l grk Bo,n
have a uunte Of valuable farming implements ~
work, driven by horse power ami steam.