Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-09-18

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STATE FAIR.-In consequence of yesterday
being the last day of the Fair, and the grand
rush being over, the special train from Cleveland
took up much smaller number than usual, bat
a large delegation nevertheless The air was
too cool to let fears of rain trouble visitors
which was an important consideration in the
prospective enjoyment of the day The weather
during the whole DAY was deli,iOus, and mar
red bynO accident occurring SO far as we could
learn.
On entering the city the steamer Island Queen
was seen steaming up the bay, loaded with
passengers from KeIly's Island. The Railroads
all brought in heavy loads, and the streets
were soon alive with nearly the usual rush and
hustle
The grounds were in fine condition, the
tracks hard and firm, and everybody in good
spirits
The chief attractions of the day were the pa
rade Of all the premium cattle and horses, the
Ladies Equestrian trial, and the races at the
trOtting park. The contributions had been
mostly examined and the attention of the visi
tors was to be decided among these attractions
At an early hour the stand for ladies was com
pletely covered with the gay and fascinating;
and the lovers of horse flesh and fat cattle
crowded the space about the ring About
eleven O'Clock the procession was formed within
the inclosure of all those cattle which had tax
en- either first, second or third premiums
The procession was headed by the Marshal who
was followed by the Goodale Band, and then
came the noble specimens of animal nature
which had surpassed their comprehensive
Devons first, then the Durhams and the Here
fords. Some splendid animals were in this
number which might compete with the most
noble Of the earth and not suffer by the compar-
ison.
Then came the horses, noble, spirited ami
mails whose flashing eyes told of the reason
which dwelt in them. Black Hawk, of Mans
field, who took the first premium as horse of
all work was a most splendid animal, as was
the large, heavy iron gray, Frederick, which
took the first premium as draught horse.
After the premium single horses came most
magnificent pair of matched mules we have
ever seen. They are the property Of W. c.
Hunter, West Liberty, Logan county, and were
pronounced BY all to. be thefnest on the gronnd,
and we do not believe the country can surpass
them--they are four years old, seventeen
hands high and weigh :, 900 lbs. They are val
ued at 81 900.
The ring having been cleared of these ami
mails, the next proceeding, and the one which
was the attraction of the day, was the Ladies'
trial of skill in EquestriaHism. To see this,
every available spot in the vicinity Of the ring
had been occupied for hours, and as much anx-
iety to get near the dividing fences or to secure
an elevated stand, was felt as was displayed
each day at the dinner hour by those waiting at
the doors of the Dining Hall, which is saying 4
good deal for the excitement.
The Pavilion, capable of seating three thou
sand perso IS, was crowded to excess by ladies
solely, and more gay and brilliant sight We
have never seen than that amPhitheatFe pre-
sented from the Judges stand. Such multi
plicity of colors, and so elegantly arranged aud
blended, was a novel and beautiful sight. The
whole side of the range appeared like vast,
varisgated flower at which one would not soon
tire OF looking.
At one O'Clock the ladies' entered the enclO-
sure, accompanied by their galIants, and mar
shalled by Col Harris of the Cultioaf0r. After
about half an hour spent in getting the ladies'
all ready, and the programme arranged, they
moved around the ring with their escorts for a
few minutes, and then dismissing the latter,
the track was cleared for the exhibition Of the
skill of the fair rivals
Then followed scene Of beauty and grace
which we cannot attempt to deseribe-Curvet-
ting horses with their fair riders appeared in
every variety of maneuvre, and no end was
had to the pleasure of looking upon the chang
ing scene. There were fifteen ladies whose
names were entered on the books Of the award
ing committee, all of whom appeared to show
claims to the trophies.
| The Committee consisted of the following
gentlemen
Brig. Gen. J. ". Fitch, Cleveland: F. ".
COggeswell, Ssndusky; Isaac Paist, White Sui
phur, O: W H. Martin, Sanduskv; A c. Jen-
nings, NutwoOd, Champaign county; W s.
Pierson. Sandusky: 7. II. Goodman, Sandusky;
Col Harris, Columbus.
For the benefit Of our lady readers (anl gen.
tIemen tool we give the costume Of each lady
as she appeared in the ring.
Miss Terrell, North Ridgeville, O.. brown
pony, olive drers, black basque, black hat and
feather.
Mrs E Kirby, same place, bay horse, black
silk basque, black velvet trimming, black hat
and feather.
Miss Lucy A Wightman. "A Wis, Cleveland,
red horse blk vel asque with gilt buttons, blk
hat and feather.
Miss E N Bennett, " wOOdstock, O., gray horse,
blk vel basuqe, blk silk dress, black hat.
Miss r DUNN, Upper Sandusky, bay horse,
blk habit, blk vel basque with buff trimming,
blk hat
Miss Manahan, Olena, Huron CO, bay horse,
drab dress and hat with white feather
Miss Mary Seaman, Fremont, O., chestnut
horse, drab habit trimmed with blk, brown hat
and feather.
Miss Lizzie C. Andrews, BettsyiIle. Senaca
co, bay horse, blk basque and skirt, blk hat and
feather.
Miss Ann RogersOn, Cleveland, bay horse, ,bll
basque and brown skirt, blk hat and vail.
Miss Sarah McKisson, BloomingtOnville, En-,
co, red horse, green habit, brown hat and bli
! feather.
. Miss Helen sprague, Huron, O., bay horse
{ blk silk basque, trimmed with blk vel, blk We
skirt, green hat.
Miss Sarah Sprsgae, Huron, O., dark horse
: purple basque, blk skirt, dra5 straw hat.
Miss Mary E Dewey, Sandusky, blk pony
green habit, trimmed with blk, blk hat and fea
= ther. crimson trimming.
Miss Margaret Ainsly, Castalia, o. white pc