The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-30
UNITED STATES AGRuU1rURAI SOCIETY
special Correspondence Of tho union.I

RICHMOND, Va, October %, 1858.
This the great day of the Fair and the attendance
at the grounds much larger than any of the pre-
yous days. reaching less than twenty five thousand
The exhibition itself is pronounced by
those who ready at fist to cry 1t down in consc-
quence of slight misunderstanding in regard TO per-
centage exaced from all exhibitors entrance fee This
feature is now regarded as one OF the greatest auxas
in securing that very success which was at first regarded
chmeca because it excluded from the exhibition all
articles that not the best of their kind, and cac-
lated to take the premiums. Thus 1t will DO that,
whilst the number OF articles very much lessened by
this PROCESS their quality increased An article in
the Richmond Enquirer of this morning does the society
and all connected with it full justice elected general
commentator not only from the members of the United
States Society, but from all who had been In any
huenced by the unjust criticisms which had been made
upon some of the officers of that society. a. E.a
The first part OF the performance that attracted aten-
tiontwas theIploughing match The competition spirit
ed and 1t is doubtful to say which of the competitors
entitled to the award of merit The cavacade of horses
again drew the crowd to the horse department From
the interest manifested in this part of the programme
satisfied that horses form the most popular part of the
exhibition and after saying this you will not be srprs
ed when tell you that Mr. Rarey the elder made quite
good thing by the private exhibition of his skill In the
first place, he issued invitations to large number and
amongst those Recognised in the tent Lord and
Lady Napier Madame Le Vert, General Cushing James
Lyons ESQ.,, and Col Dimmouk. Besides those invited
there present large number Of spectators who had
paid fee of five dollars and WERE of course entitled
the dement, OF the lecture. most inCorngibe horse
produced for the trial. and though all the skill of
Mr. Raey brought forward, he failed i'm the end to
produce those results which anxiosy anticipated
by those present Mr. Rarey, however, is still confident
that future efforts will have the desired effect.
AS IL o'clock approached, the hour fixed upon for Gen
Cushing to deliver his oraon 1t became evident that
the tent would not accommodate half of those who de-
sired to hear him. The programme, accordingly, was
changed and Gen Gushing was escorted to the judges
stand in the horse ring, from which place he could be
distinctly heard by the immense assemblage. On the
stand recognised Madame LIE Vert the Conserved of all
Observers, from the fact that she the only lady
upon it, Gen. Cushing introduced by Gen. Thigh
man. the president of the United States Agricultural
ciety, who paid him high and merited compliment
The Grafton has received universal commentator and
appauded with heartness that could not be mistaken
AS exposition of the principles Of government and
representation of republication 1t is regarded
of the most remarkable speeches Of the day After the
address concluded the grounds deserted The
concluding ceremonies will take place morrow when
Hon. w. c. Riyes, of Virginia, will deliver the vale
dictory address. ,7a.H ts...aE ...
The ball of the Agricultural Society failure in
consequence Of the tardy action of the committee Bal
lard, however, with the spirit of true landlord has
deavored far he able to supply its place by
throwing open his large saloon and making all the
cessary arrangements for Joyous occasion" IL is to
be hoped for tho honor of the society," that the commit
tee to make preparations for the banquet have been
faithful in the performance of their duty. .a d.