Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-08
Tho state Fair at Peter.burg.

THIRD DAY. Yesterday was the first day
of sunshine we have bad since the State Fair
began, afording to those whose movements
are governed by the weather, an opportunity
of attending. The crowd in consequence
was very large, estimated by some Mt . oOo'
and upwards, and the scene was Que U! pleas
ing hustle and animation.
The numerous and motley collection OF
"sbows." on both sides Of the road, near the
entrance to the grounds, were doing br'sh
business. Crowds gathered about the tents,
from which every conceivable sound was
heard, making a combination when wpulu
have answered for q charlVarl o! the hrst
water. Earnest appeals we're made To the
crowd, in favor of the several wonders, by
sundry Individuals who had habit OF ask
ing money from sli who wished 10 crafty a
| laudable curiosity, or indulge refined taste
by a peep behind the canvass These gentle
men all spoke in very loud tones, and the ra-
piditv OF their utterancc wac astonishing. =
Several stood on chairs, that they might be-
better seen and heard, as they cried some
thing like: Here gentlemen aud iidies, Is
tho greatest curiosity in the world; or on tae
face Of the globe. Here, may De seen that
wonder Of wonders-a living skeleton, WAC
weighs less !han nothing, lies ca air,
and il Lye7y visible to the naked eye
| oaly nine pence admission" "llere. gentle
men and ladies, is tho GipSoy Queen, or the
| Wild Woman of the Cave, captured Ii the
! forests of Texas. This Astonishing emaie Is
not only more familiar With the preseat than
any living being, but knows all things past
and to come. She has had the honor tn be
consulted by ell the crowned heads OF Eu
rope, and has been the means OF bestOwine
| the most miraculous fortunes upon those who
| have consulted her on the sutJeci OF matrl
muny. Nothing is concealed from her eye
| Her vision penetrates weed and st0nc Is wei
Al glass, and all concealed treasures are
known to her, Those vino have been rObhcc
need only to consult she Gipsey Qa"an, an,
their losses are at once repaired. Only l25
cents ladies' and gentlemen, to see this won
derful woDiau."
The trottng course attracted large crowds
to witness the trials Of speed and mettle. aDC
seemed to be regarded by all parties as th'
most attractive feature o! the exhibition
Ladies gathered around the track quite a
eagerly as gentlemen, and frequently ex
pressed their admiration by applause AZ
iucicnt rather too exciting to DO agreeable
occurred here, which created some little con
sternatiOn for moment, and came near re
sultiug seriously. While ;he beautiful stall
lion Rip Van Wiak!e was MOVING around th'
course at the top of his speed, be stopped
abruptly, and reared 10 nn almost uPrigh
position, upset,lug the light vehicle 10 wblc'
he was attached, throwing the driver to th'
ground. ali who witnessed it, expected t
see the animal dash through the dense crow
at full speed, dashing the gig to pieces anC
bearing down all before him; but tho driver
though dragged considerable distance il
the dust, held firmly 90 to tie reins, apC
finally succeeded IN stopping the excited ami
nal. His coCIncss, and presence OF mind
were warmly euicgized Oh every s!de.--lt
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