The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-17
Our Elizabeth Correspondence.

Our Elizabeth Correspondence.
Ciry or EiHAnwni, sept 10, 1859
7he Neao Jersey Sate FairGysat Golherinq Of TIE People
AZ Hisabah-Tecmty Thousand ne Fair Grounds
Fin Display Of F'gIt-7he Eceecourse TIE Attraction of
he Da.--7he Ladics-7he Isariians on Hana-Tie THO
Wyfqhfs Bedn9 A1o,a--T ia,s Gossip What They
Thirk a. D1ug.as-The americans SatiJisd--Go~rnor
Newell Rerie,uing TIC Mladry-Immen@ Trains Of
Car, &c, &c
This has been the oownng day Of Tho Fair. The attend
has far exceeded the previous days aud many say
Is much larger than II any State Fair heretofore held ia
this State, AT early hour in the morning teams were
coming from all dir etion loaded with farmers a1i
their whole families, hired hands and ALL TO witness the
great show TO take place to-day The trains from every
direction laden with their thousands, until at three
O'Clock this afternoon, it really using TO SCI tie
multitude that would pour out Of every train arrived
at the depot Thu large enclosure was moving
all the afternoon Upwards Of twenty thousand passed
the gates before four O'Clock. There hundreds Of
New Workers mingling in the crowd and exchanging a
friendly word with their New Jersey neighborsfrom all
appearances well pleased with their visit
The large crowd gathered there by any means
all the show or attraction. Tho entire exhibition was
rreditabe The display in the manufacturing depart
ent nothing extra yet the varieties Of
Dor saving machines for the Farmer and ms household
rendered to that Glass " visitors decidedly interesting
exhibition, giving them an opportunity to examine the
merits Of all and select those be adapted their wants
III that light these AL arings nay be nut down as
highly valuable TO the r The splay OF fruit and
vegetables far exccicn any former agricultural Fairs that
have attended The full and plump pears, checked
eyes OF all who looked oa tiem New Jersey has done
her best in this line a 'hs exhibition The appearance Of
quantity Of fruit Ia New York markets like that exhibit
ed here to-day woulu sui tie New Workers crazy.
The greatest attraction vi the lay seemed TO be around
the racccourse; the seats pfo,dea for the accommoda
ton of those that desired them crowded to overflow
ing the entire day. he ent,re ring, mite crcum-
ference was crowded v 7fcsa9 on Doth sides; men
women and children crowac, around an entering into the
excitement as though fully interested themselves 1t was
announced that there would b. race lg small purse
this afternoon, which kept thousands the racecourse
fearing that toy would miss the fan if they left They
were, however, doomed to disappointment for some
the trial for the purse was postponed for one
day, and the large concorrse OF people had to con
tent themselves with the exhibition Of match
ed horses, with occasional trial Of speed
Of those who had brought their horses here show their
good points Horse flesh seems to have a wonderful
attraction to the human family; the ministerial gentle
here to-day did not appear 10 have any Objected to
little racing everybody about the eng seemed to be
enjoying themselves. The ladies there In all their
glory; in fact there was goody number Of the fair
interspersed among the crowd in every locality. The
day being fine one ever boly's wife and sweetheart
was there. The New Jersey beaux never had an occa
sion to play the agreeable better than to-day to all ap
pearances fully appreciated by Them the honors
Of the day were attended to in all their forms and
nics Probably there State Fair where every
thing blended together make the exhibition interesting
as has been day Like ali other important gatherings
the puppe, shows and nerant peders were as plenty G
mcsquiHcS about the New Jersey marshes. person
could sthy thng and everything, and buy things
than he heard Of before These chaps could pack
all their traps IN carpot bag and march to the next
show. These, Of course, were part Of the great ex
hiltion, which would not have been complete without
Whilst the farmer here to exchange views with his
noighbo farmer and the manufacturer displayed his wares
the politicians were also on hand in oil their majesty
preparing the wires and tight ropes for the coming
pagn Groups OF these important pcrsoagcs to be
seen consulting together in every locality, all showing
earnesness worthy more important subjects Gen Wright
was on hand bobbng around in all his glory looked to
sec how the black prospered that reported
Gently obtained ut row, but could sign of the eff
feet OF blow He seemed 10 be enjoying himself pro-
digously whilst conversing with his fellow democrats
from all parts Of the State eenator William Wright was
also hand lodging around amongst the crowd anxious
that the State OF Camden and Amboy should elect General
Wright Governor, which would be to him endorse
ment OF his Lecompton votes in Congress Neither of
the twain were conscious Of the fact that some Of their
minded democrats were consulting together and pre-
pairing series OF questions which they intend to pro-
pound to the General about his affection for rowdies anti
temperance and anti-Sunday proclivics. Gen Wright
had better be thinking over his answers and have every
thing cut and dried for II will not be many days before
he will be Intercepted upon some of the above ques-
when the questions reach him that prominent demo.
cratic Judge now upon one of the judicial benches the
State, will be one Of the leading spirits in it,
Stumbling upon Of the anti Iecompton democrats
4uzzed nm as to the probable course Of that
but small proportion of them. Most that class Of
voters would remain at home and not take any pant in
the contest In regard to the Presidency he did not be-
ieve that the antiLecompton democrats Of New Jrscy
were IN favor OF Douglas He had been trying to please
the South one day and the North the next day. turning
his back to each in tnru to such an extent that
they could not trust him. He was constant reader
Of Forneys Press and from the ideas that he
had got Of Douglas from the columns Of that paper he
could not think OF him. he Of no anti Iecompton
democrat in the State that would support him for the
Presidency. They believe that if Douglas was elected
President his administration would be the most extraya-
giant in the history of our government.
The opposition politicians also hand, talking
over thor prospects in the campaign and giving their
experiences in the matrimonial alliance formed at
trenton on the It'll All hands seemed TO be very well
suited with their bedfellows The Americans all appeared
to be satisfied with the arrangement Of affairs they con-
sicred that IN condition the election of Oldep would
give the republicans the advantage over them in the race
for 1860; they should give him their cordial support feel
ing that they had at least equal show with the republ
cans. What the Camden Commodore Stockton Ap,eri
cans will do since their Candidate will not the field
IS al conjecture. That movement Is believed have
been instituted to help Williamson the berth Of
Chancellor. Whether they Ni continue their straight out
movements remains to be seen.
large number of the opposition politicians congregaed
Throughout the day in the Presidents tent occupied by
Gov. Newell, talking over matters and things general
Al OF their manuvres seemed to be confined to local poll
ties interesting to none but the residents Of New Jersey
They all however appeared to be exuberant over their
prospects and the indications that Gen. Wright would
take trip up famous river of salty nature this fall
IN front OF the Governors tent went through their
evoutons very credtaby the presence the specta
tors the Governor and staff reviewed them when all left
highly pleased with the performances.
Between four and five the immense of people
began to eave trains Of twenty would follow each
other rapid succession from the grounds all crowded
to their utmost capacity Crinolnc compelled to sue
cumb to the pressure and occupy fourth of its
dimensions. For once the fair did occupy any
more space than their alleged lords.
The day passed Off without accident that heard
Of or any unoward circumstance to the enjoyment
OF all present will pass gala day for New JERSEY
to be remembered and talked about by the thousands
who visited the grounds
The PittsburU House Of II efuon Son .vo1