The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

Agrienlfaral Fair.--The beautiful grounds OF
Inc virginia Central Agricultural Society will
De open to-day for the Second Annual Exhibi-
,loh. Inc officers of the Society were very
ousy Yesterday receiving and arranging stock,
asrlcuitural implements. &c. and we observed
IN the stalls some Of the finest specimens of
norses ana cattle hathave ever been brought
mere , ior a similar purpose. Indeed, in these
uePar unents, the show will be excellent
luite n large number of swine-some of them
OF mammoth proportions-and a very respect
apie representation of sheep had been in
staIIea In their respective places, where they
seemed determined to make themselves ut
home, even theagh their existence might
speedily terminate. Shanghais and Chitta-
gongs. game fowls and bantams. ducks geese
ana other poultry, announced their presence
70 all cofners by loud crows y and :. quacks. -
ihefe was fair amount of machinery and
agricultural implements and more arriving
In the Horticultural and Domestic Depart
ment-1or which commodious building has
Deeh efecteu-many busy hands were at work
arranging flowers plants. specimens of needle
WORK ana embroidery, preserves, pickles. do
mestc wines, fruits, manufactured tobacco
ana other articles as they came in. The general
appearance Of the grounds is very beautiful
Approaching from the city, the white tents.
glistenIng in the sunlight and the waving
rags, first attract the attention. Passing
through the main entrance, which is hand
somely designed, the visitor first reaches the
cattle stalls, where he will be apt to tarry
sometime. These stalls are arranged in cir
cular form, with avenues that afford an op-
portunity of passing around and viewing the
caltle TO the best advantage. To the west of
these are the swine and sheep, and farther on,
the horses. The grand area is filled up by
other objects of attraction. The old Hermit
age buildings have been tastefully remodeled
ana are occupied for reception rooms, offices
ior the President, Executive Committee Chief
mafshai, Chief of Police, members OF the
rIess, @e We cannot too strongly commend
the disposition which prompted the provision
lor the class of individuals last named
Inc trotting track is extensive. well fenced
IN, and fronted with great number of seats
for spectators.
The main pavilion is fitted up with seats. a
platform Tor the speakers and stands for the
musicians. Under the trees of one of the
pleasant groves are 4 number of benches.
where the visitor can sit quietly and view the
gay spectacle before him.
As matter of course there is no lack of re.
ireshment saloons, where solids and fluids
Will be readily exchanged for specie We
missed the usual side shows but suppose the
giants and dwarfs, boa constructors and living
skeletons, Will be on hand in time.
We hope the exhibition will prove success
fui Certainly nothing has been left unat-
tended to by the managers that could con-
tribute to the pleasure OF those who visit us
either for the purpose of showing their stock
or seeing that shown by others. The grounds
are plentifnlly supplied with water, and, in
every respect, vastly superior to those hereto
fore occupied.