Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-10-29
agricultural.
REPORT OF MAD RIVER VALLEY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Mad River Valley Agricultural Society,
held its first Annual Show at Waitsfeld, on
the 22d and 23d days of September, 1858.
There was a large attendance of people pre-
sent estimated at four thousand. All rcsolv-
cd to have good time in a profitable man
nor, each one contributing to the splendor
Of the Show, either Icy presenting for exhibit
ton beautiful specimens of honest labor, or
by their wishes for the success of the people
Of Mad River Valley in their laudable under
tlkings.
The Green Mountain Brass Band were in
attendance in high gloe, and it is useless to
say further Of them, for they have SO far won
the confidence of the people with their gen
tlemanly department and generosity of soul,
and so completely charmed them with their
choice music and abundance of it, that little
can be said that will add to their fairly earn
cd fame also the Waterbury and Mortified
bands were on the ground and did honor to
themselves and credit to their homes, for
they demeancd themselves as if they were
proud Of the name of gentlemen.
At 10 o'clock A NJ. of the first day the long
teams of oxen from Duxbury and Moretown
were esoo ted to the ground by the Waterbury
band and Mortified band to the air of Yam
kee Doodle. At half-past ten same day,
teams from Warren, Waitsfeld and Fayston
were escorted by the Green Mountain Brass
Band the teams from the different towns
ranged from so to 20 yokes from each town,
save Fayston; though least in number, she
was hard to beat in quality. One could not
behold but TO admire; their carriages were
nicely trimmed and decorated. Every OK il
the teams seemed to feel his importance. Ma
poleon-like he marched to the ground-not
word did he say, but fet-oh, beat me if you
can. 1t was pronounced one of the mos
splendid scenes that they ever witnessed by
highly amused assembly.
The second day of the Fair was the Hors,
Exhibition of the different bloods and stocks
The display was great and good one, and b,
the way, the citizens of Mad River vale,
fatter themselves that they have not much I,
fear from the rest Of the world as far as goo'
horses Of the highest order is concerned, o
in relation to numbers either; and we fee
prompted to say that we should like to com
pare it with any show of horses that has beef
in the State for the past season.
Floral Hall spoke for itself to those pre-
sent in terms not 90 be mis- taken, As yol
enter the Hall, you are lead to exclaim oh
how nice and you pass along exclaimin
nice, nicer. nicest when through you are un
able to decide upon the merits of the differ
ent articles. But you are thoroughly cor
WINGED of one thing, that the Ladies of Ma
Riuer valley are hard TO beat, and that The
have a peculiar preference for The very bes
and that they leave the second best to tax
care Of itself And those who admire fin
work nicely executed had big time.
Hon. +. p Walton was present and de
livered the address to good acceptance, whic
abounded in facts deep and scientific, whic
is the Distinguishing trait of our worthy NJ {
Then followed Mr.. Silloway, the architect {
our new and beautiful State House. in 7,
marks that told plainly he was a man thu
always hit the mark when he fires. keen SAL
castle, witty and smart. Hon. Geo. "
Bailey made a few remarks that were goo
and well received by the audience.
The various Committees made the follow
ing Awards
SHERMAN MORGAN HORSES.
Best yrs old sherman Morgan Stallion Cassus JOSH
Waitshed.
Best yrs old sherman Morgan Stallion, NJ Riehar
son, Watsheld
"a do Jas Somer,c, Duxbury.