Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-10-23


ton, in worsted. one Of the finest pieces Of
canvass needIework we ever saw. There
was beautiful model of the hull of the
Grand Haven and Steamer, anil Of Yacht;
some specimens of sculpture and medal
lions, marble nlantle-piece, can OF TOYS,
stained glass, and some other things against
the outer wall, whore also Mrs. Hoyt bad =
stand soliciting funds for the purchase Of
Mount Vernon. She procured some $50,
for that object.
Leaving a passage way for the crowd,
some tables We're arranged about an open
space in the centre, over Which were hung
a multiplicity Of bed-quilts of various pat
Germs, with a great deal of exquisite en-
brodery and other Deediework, and on
which. We're some very good collections Of
minerals. some botanical specimens, bean
tiful aqnaria wax-work of various sorts,
cases of millinery, and fur goods, clothing.
DC. I; leather work, ingenious wool-carving,
some ooquets Of artificial flowers, compo
sed OF feathers. a beautifully wrought mo
sale table, OF different colored woods, a del
icate little clock of Madison workmanship,
AMI variety Of other things, among them
some beautiful rabbits, for whom no other
j PLACE was fulnl.
The first three days there was little for
spectators to do but to examine what was
on exhibition, and to attend Prof. Rarey's
exhibitions and lectures, which gave great
satisfaction; he tanned some pretty hard
subjects. There were companies Of militia
ry, with their handsome uniforms, sabres
aud mnske's. the observed of all observers,
viz: the Dane Cavalry, Governors Guards,
Madison Guards, Milwaukee Light Gaarls.
and Light Guard Cadets; enough to de.
fend a pretty large quantity Of our lber
ties. They made fine appearance, but
we could not help thinking that counting
The expense ofeqnipmenls, loss oftine and
business, this g trainin' round in bobtai
coats was rather expensive amusement
Friday was a busy day. The prize hor-
ses anl cattle we.e exhibited in the morn
ing.
CAssIUs NJ Clay delivered an excellent
address at | L o'clock, to which thousands
listened aud others would gladly have
heard bat the high wind prevented. At
noon, brilliant cayalcade was formed of
!, the Cavalry, Governor and staff, with other
officials, and the ladies who were to com
pete for prizes, with their escorts, and ex-
cited great admiration as it moved to the
Fair grounds. Twenty one ladies parti;i-
psted in the riding match There were a
! great variety Of costumes some very taste
| ful and elegant, Others awkward and map
pr,pri,itr, with flowing sleeves and long
/ Skirtel basq,es tapping in the wind.
| There were some elegant habits of
black and green cloth, black, purple and
blue velvet, and green merino. The la
! dies most of them rode very we'll and
were put to some severe tests. Miss But
| Ter Of Milwaukee, to whom the first prize
va, awarded, deserved it for the tasteful
ness Of her co>tnrna Il close fitting habit Of
green cloth, with no exteraneoas erna
ment and cap,) not less than for The a.
mirable manner in which she role. She
was favored in having y superior horse
Miss Cronk Of GAINESVILLE, Miss Smith Of
Columbus, Miss Hall Of Janesvilla an !
Mrs. Maynard Of Whitewater, carrie of
The ether prizes though it was very harl
to choose between so:lla of .il;se FIR con4
! et;t3;s There We're three or four mari
ed ladies'. No part Of tn. performance
Gillette ell so mach interest as this. There
were acres of carriages on the ground,
and 10000 people encircled the course.
overed the hillside near the F'ina Art
! Hal, crowded Che temporary seats erected,
or we're dispersed in different directions,
forming a brilliant and grand picture Of
humanity. We have never wltnessed al
more enchanting scene. The appearance
Of the ladies' as they, with their escorts,
returned from he course to the groand Of
the military encarnpment, there receiving
military salute and a speech from the
Governor, was particularly fine. By the
exercises of the day may female equestri
anism be greatly promoted.
The trial Of the speed Of horses closed
the day AMI the crowds wended their way
home As best they could. The best trot
ting time made was 2,55. \ very pleas
ant banquet and dancing party, to which!
invitations were literally extended, came
off in the evening as the grand nnale OF
the Fair.
We had intended to tell you Of the Re-
publican and the Editorial Conventions,
but the papers have already given you
account in better shape than we could an
this letter is already spun out to a wean-
ing length.
Suite it to say that the Republican Con
vention, after some foolish pickering at
the outset, had harmonious and encour-
aging session, adopted some excellent res
olutions, an admirable address and plan
Of thorough organization, which if carried
| out will be of immense benefit to the par
tv. Besides several good little talks,
IA hburn and Harvey gave US excellent
speeches and Cassus NJ. Clay made an adj
dress which was every able, clear elabor-
ate and eloquent portrayal Of the nature,
orgine and pre-. ress Of the slavery agita
ton"
To the Editorial Convention there came
over 100 editors, of diverse politics and