The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-31
the UNITED STATES FAIR AT RICHMOND, VA.
Great Display OF Fat Cattle, Fast Horses, Ag-
, ricuiturai Implements, &c.-Speeches Of
Governor Wise, Ex-President Tyler, Hon.
Caleb Cushing and others, &c., &c.
OUR RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.


Governor Wise, Ex-PresIdent Tyler, Hon.
Caleb Cushing and Others, &c., &c.
OUR RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 25, 1858.
The United States Agricultural Fair opened hore day
under auspices far less aterng than attended the open
ing Of our former State exhibitions In numbers as well
rs in the class of articles exhibited cannot compare with
the successful of them though from its national
character contrary result might nave been expected
It may be, however, that tomorrow things may look
more favorably The far ground was seen at disad-
vantage day, inasmuch the preparations which
generally made the day previous to the opening had
70 be deferred until today, because of the in-
ieryention OF Sunday Until this morning but few
articles the ground, but their increass
during the DAY was by no means in keeping
with the general ancpaons Of heretofore
ertained with reference the exhibition The hotels ar
far from being crowded they at the opening
of the State fairs; st likely that any necessity vii
exist at any during the present fair TO provide out
side apartments, other similar occasions.
The entry books show but poor exhibit. There are in
all about one hundred of all classes entered for
premiums. Among these oelius, exhibited by Pear
man & Bowry of Richmond; Regent, by F. l. Royal, Of
Va; Revenue, by John Minor Botts Red Eye, by John
Reicher Fly by Night, by John l. White, Of Phtsylva-
MA These comprise the list of thoroughbred stations
class Of stations there Henry Clay entered
by Norman Dayton OF Canton, St Lawrence county New
Ii. y.
hilp st. George Cook Of Va; Richmond, by VIM Graves,
eva. Knckerpocker and Rip Van Wrinkle, by VIM r Paf,
{ Albany, n. X Button, by VIM. F. N9rmin,, Of Va;
aond; kossuth Jr., oy j. Allen, do; Augusta Morgan
.ad Virginia Morgan, by Geo. Mowrey, Virginia
Tottne stallions-Kit Carson by Norman Dayton, New
Yprk Emperor, by the Hon. VIM. c. Rves, Of Virginia;
Rrndon, by Geo. W. Hobson, Virginia.
Trottng mares-Lady Wood, by f. j. Burnett, OF Rich
nDnd, Lady Harry, by Alck Kerr Of Richmond.
number Of Eat Durham cattle are exhibited by Mr. s.
c. Luding.on OF Greenbrer Va; Durham bull, by Dr.
Durham r.
dldon OF Virginia. and some superior Ayrshres by r. D.
GIN, OF Richmond.
n the department OF agricultural implements there are
capital specimens, of which large share are from
ss North and Northwestern States The entries in this
dspartment from Richmond probably exceed those OF
6mer exhibitions.
With our manufacturers this occasion is avaled of to
oiyiay their machinery for sale and the eSpedieat will
Sabtlcss prove successful Prospectively it will
sprate advautageousy for many OF farmers, who,
doso in the future under the influence OF the practical
frswledge which they shall have acquired from observa-
,ics Of the experiments and Tests which sna be made
he arrangements at the fair grounds are, probably,
perfect than since its construction The class
6auons are better made each department beng syste-
ma,cay circumscrbed and appropriately designated by
hrge letters inscribed canvass Tents innumerable dot
t grounds is little in them. They are, how
ever in themselves and would repay visit TO
The grounds. The flags Of all leading European nations
displayed from the tops OF the different tents and the
Uni,d States Gag and that Of Virginia aoat from long
pet standing On each pillar Of the main entrance to the
grounds.
SECOND DAY.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 26, 1855.
To-Day, may be said, the regular opening day Of
United States Agricultural Fair Yesterday alto
,ehe. occupied making the necessary preliminary
.angcmcnts and none were admitted into the grounds
ave exhibitors and members OF the society To-day the
privilege extended all who paid the fee Con-
nderg the high rate charged the number the ground
e5 inconsderabe though vastly below the
itandard or former State exhibitions. would
aec ming nd
,c even could national character Of the present exh
,ton stay the tendency Of these enterprises
he ooyey is wearing or and with its DISAPPEARANCE will
.ome indifference and decay.
The accesscns 10 the exhibition since yesterday we're
oarceiy noticeable
The chief pont Of attraction the horse track. There
sas no in the horse department above the
Exhibition o. year. most Of the superior class on ex
ibton then beng the ground. In numbers
oxeyer the present would compare favoraby with
nv former exhibition the great majority Of those
resent were of an inferior grade. The list ] sent
on Yesterday comprises the hes; specimens, tho ac
then being Of the inferior class Indicated
In the horticultural department noticed some beautiful
ombnsIons Of choice flowers exhibited by Mcssrs. John
iorton Guests florists Of this city They were
he only exhibition n this department OF domestic man
faetures fancy Quilts comprised the chief There
vas In this department OF Indian curiosfes, con
" Seneca Indians. The exhibitor was John Davy, Of
orthern York and from the ready sale which these
ur.oeties seemed 10 command, should Judge that MS
uppy will been disposed OF long before the close o
!, was announced % the programme for today, as pub
soald no delivered al ten O'Clock by Gen nghman Of
President United States Agricultural So
&uders,ood that ex President Tyler and Gov Wise would
s far ground On this fact becoming known, com
Iepemen and conduct them to the platform the large
Tut where The address 10 be delivered The com
Lttee 70 wait on President Tyler Col Aston, Of
a. dina a.s HCrnca@ a. i
erram Of Virginaon Gov Wise, Capt Contee, OF Mary
md, ii. X. Burgwyn, Of North Carolina, and = : Wan
right OF New York AT twelve O'Clock Gen. Tlghman,
,h the Other members society, assembled the plat
rm where also | observed some distinguished person
on VIM G Rivcs Judge Daniel, Of the United States
uprcrne Court Judge Halliburton, Of the United States
str,ct Court Of hrs state the Hon Caleb Cushing and
anv ohers Of les distinction FIX President Tyler and
oy Vice were conducted 10 the platform by the com.
After ~ rrtes had ali taken their seats James Lyons
so of this city Informed the assembly that the Rev
Hoge would open the proceedings with prayer, which
eliyered the opening address
the close Of The address loud cries went orth from
.ery quarter ef the spacious tent for Gov Wise. The
overn0r refused respond for time, but ultimately
ave way the calls being vcchcrousy kept up. He ad
mndcrs n applause when order was restored he said;
ellow cizens-I thank you very cordially Tor this com
ment, and regret most deeply that shall be ebhged
d.sappoint You (Cres of Go on, 80 on.') am very
ire that you viii not call upon me 80 no
when Won reflect upon my situation. I am
ere. a committeeman, waiting upon invited gucsts-
member oS the committee of invitation, who has other
tics 20 perform than prepare address. But would
4 decline account Of a want Of preparation. This
enc this occasion sufficient 10 inspire any man with
art say something; but 10 tell the truth, am At
is moment unsuted for any physical exerton The
nv organ which is most required in speaking Of
der. daughtcr) ! am suffering this moment from
cess from a very painful tooth, and 10 impossible for
e as you can see from the swelling Of the bone-for
I,eye that the very bone 10 swelppg-Csughier)- ito
ter what ! would utter 20 you u Could II has eften
IN sad for the exhibitions made by the Agricultural
Nv OF virginia Mai II she had not the implements OF
tshandry 80 exhn her race of hooded stock s dying
LII She 10 turning the courser into the plough
rse- she has progressed 10 the mechanic arts-has
an events she has sti left 10 her people; and go
.re you will, come whence You may Virginia has her
IL and her daughters 10 exhibit; and here they are.
pplause.) And would, for one most cordially oontri
e 10 their pleasure and their gratcaiion, and honor
In. Al Ln.nn. hr rnr..n nlnn i