Daily national Democrat., 1858-08-24
DAILY Nationa! Aemotrat.
THE STATE FAIR.
FIRST DAY.

Cerday, 1t was made apparent that, notwith
standing the eroakings of a few, the State
Fair of 1858 would not be a whit behind its
predecessors in the amount of interast !,
would create among the people of the State.
Every hotel gave signs of rush. and the
sidewalks of the city were lively with stran
gers Vehicles of all descriptions were in re.
qnisition to carry people to the race track
and yet the crowds who attended the races
made no perceptible dimnution in the crowds
about town. During the day we paid visit
to the Fair Pavilion, and through the polite.
ness of the officers of the Society, were per.
mitted to stroll through the building, and
its numerous additions, and take hastv view
of the articles entered 1t may be as we'll
here to remark that the reception of articles
app ared to be backward, but that this was
attributed to the fact that contributors and
competitors were delayed in many instances
by the lack of facilities for forwarding. Ar
ticles OF every description are still pouring
In, and 1t is thought that the various com.
mittees will delay making awards until a
later day than has been named in their an
nounced programme.
The original Pavilion, fine brick building
erected for the purpose, on Cortes Square.
was considered of itself, fine affair. but it
has been, since built, increased to nearly
double size, by various wood additions The
main entrance is on the west wing Upon
entering, the visitor is struck with the admi.
rable arrangemen mt of light and ventilation.
A fountain under the dome refreshes one with
its cool and sparkling jet of cold water, and
a profusion of wreaths and festoons of ever
green throughout the building, impart to it
an air of GOODNESS and comfort Suspended
over the fountain, in an airy but substantial
manner, is the orchestra box. The music pro-
vided will be of a superior character. The
first thing which met our eye upon entering
was the magnificent organ constructed by
our German friend, Myers, of this city, the
manufacturer of the fine organ in St. Joseph's
Church. 1t is of considerable capacity, con
tanning $40 pipes. Mr.. Myers will, we pre-.
sumo. frequently touch the keys of his handi-
work during the Fair.
The next object of interest which we saw
was a collection of photographs by Vance
of San Francisco. They are very large, fine.
y colored, and cannot fail to be regarded as
master pieces of the art.
Nearly opposite to them, are some excel
lent Photographic specimens by Hamilton,
also of San Francisco.
Nahrs superb painting, size eight by four
teen feet, of the royal family of the Hawaiian
Kingdom, is, perhaps. the most noticeable fea-
ture of the Fair. 1t embraces six life size
figures on horseback. The figures are bona
tide portraits Of the royal family
In the north west angle of the main Pavil-
ion, under substantial wood addition, is
among other things, a superb collection of
embroideries, ladies' over and under clothing
exhibited by Mrs. Irwin. 1t cannot fail to
attract much attention. Here, too, may be
seen various styles and sizes of sewing ma
Chimes many of them being of superior finish
The next object of interest, in our pro-
grcss was the collection ofmedals, cups, &c.
designed for premiums. They are rich and
massive, and show much taste on the part of
the designers
Marysville portrait painter, Mr.. Will
liams, has specimen on exhibition, of which
our citizens need not feel ashamed.
G. Amy de,ler in books stationery, fan
ey goods, DC, has case, and some of the
finest engravings we have seen in the State,
presented for the inspection of visitors. Two
fine crayon pictures will be sure to attract
unusual attention "The Neapolitan Peas
ant Boy" and "The Child and his Dog
They are certainly deserving praise. We
do not know the hand which produced them
but they are master pieces
Hueston' Hastings & Co., have case of
elegant goods on exhibition.
In the north wing of the building is n
display of native marble work and sculpture
A mantle piece, valued at $1,000, is an ele-
CANT affair.
P, J. Devnes bust of Gov. Weller is recog-
nized by all as exceedingly truthful, and is
highly creditable.
The statue of Christ and the Virgin" on
pedestal, is a fine work.
Specimens of billiard tables of home manu-
facture, and from abroad, are of character
which would do credit to any part of the
world.
In the addition made to the north wing, may
be seen a very large collection of hardware,
wooden ware and farming implements, many
of which are from the warehouse of Tread
well & Co.
Our old friend, A. Ellison, the Marysville
blacksmith, has plough on exhibition, made
by hand, which reflects great credit upon his
industry and ingenuity.
DIR. w. 2. Thompson has rare mineral
cabinet on exhibition.
Mr.. f. w. Getzler, of the Gem Saloon, and
agent of Thacker, enters specimen case of
California wine.
The collection of huge vegetables is worthy
of California, and cannot be riyaled by any
country in the world.
Moon ey d Moody, proprieiors of the En-
pire Ranch, on the Nevada road, offer speci-
mems of grapes which astonish all behOlders.
Peaches, apples, pears, aprieots and every
imaginable variety of fruit abound in all
parts of the Pavilion, and prove California to
be the greatest fruit producing State in the