The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-08
The Fair

peared to he more true enjoyment on the
part of visitors than on Wednesday.
The Railroad, under the management Of
its President and skillfull officers, proved
itself fully able to meet the necessities of the
vast crowds who thronged the grounds, and
it was matter of remark, how it was ever
I possible to have Fair without the instru-
mentality of the Road. We have not heard
of even the slightest accident. We doubt
whether this would have been the case had
the numbers who attended this Fair, been
compelled tn 20 by the old methods of con-
veyance.
The exhibition, as a general thing,
was managed more systematically, and
gave greater satisfaction yesterday, than
at any time previous. Each additional visit
to the grounds, convinces those who at first
were disappointed in thequantry and varie-
ty of articles on exhibition, that there is
much more to be seen than they at first sup
posed. AS We have stated once before, the
display o. fruits cannot well be excelled.
Mr.. Dunk, a veteran horticulturalist, has
superb COLLECTION of flowers and evergreens,
which met with universal praise and adj
miration, and many fingered around his
huge boquet of iahlias, and miniature
flower garden, 10th to leave SO much beauty
and taste.
The address of Hon. Richard ". Thomp.
son was delivered about the time most folks
were seeking their dinners. We did not
hear the understanding on the grounds
too late. We think the managers of the
Fair should have so arranged matters as to
have had the address delivered either earlier
or later in the day. Large numbers went
from the city on purpose to hear Mr.. Thomp-
son, under the impression that he would
speak in the afternoon. Many were the ex-
pressions of regret that we heard, on learn
ing that his speech was finished just as
the first train in the afternoon arrived.
Those who had the pleasure of hearing the
gentleman, speak in terms of praise of his
eloquent and instructive address, but their
concentrations only served to enhance the
disappointment of those who failed to bear
it. We understand that committee have
waited W on Mr. Thompson requesting a
copy of his address for publication, to which
he has kindly acceded.
The afternoon was principally occupied
by the exhibition of the steam FIRE engine,
ladies and gentlemen's equestrianism, and
fast trotting and pacing horses. Mr.. Lat
ta's engine has made hosts of friends since
its arrival. While the size of the stream
and the hight at which it is thrown is not
so much superior to the best first class hand
engines-in one particular the steam engine
is unrivaled. 1t never tires. The same I'M
tagging pumping is kept up, hour after
hour, without any pause for new men. If
a fire is once checked, it is bound to 60 out,
unless there is failure in wood, water, or
coal.
Much interest was manifested in the con-
test of the ladies for the first premium in
riding There were four, competitors, all Of
whom exhibited great skill and grace in the
management of their horses, and great dm-
ing-almost approaching recklessness-in
the way they darted around the ring, among
the trees, and. through the people, who would
persist i'm crossing the track. After con-
siderable consultation, the judges awarded
the first premium-a silver pitcher-tO Mrs.
Smith, and also gave three silver goblets
to the other ladies as complimentary pre-
miums Mrs. Smith also received the beauti-
nl hat, presented by Messrs. yautier h
Ma-connier, as an additional tribute to her
skill in managing her horse. ~
Six or eight gentlemen entered the ring 10
compete for the premium offered for the best
horsemaaship All of them rode well, but
Smith Gayitt was awarded the red ribbon
as the best rider. He also received a neat
little jockey cap, present, We understand,
from the same house that gave the premium
hat TO Mrs. Smith.
The premiums for best trotting and pa
cling, we did not ascertain who gained them.
However, the whole. list will be published
at an early day.
Owing to the inability of the managers to
get through with all their work, and a de-
sire on the part of the people to see more,
the Fair will be continued to-day. In the
forenoon, there will be an auction sale Of
stock, and products of various kinds. In
the afternoon, there will be some rare sport
The following is the programme:
LIST. Ladies will ride for a prize of beau
tiful Side saddle. previous winners atthis
Fair excluded. f.f-.l -.-...l.a -,'
2nd. Gentlemen will display their horse
manship on the course and within the circle
3D.. Misses under Is years will ride for q
prize of a beautiful riding hat.
4th. Foot races for "pony purse"
nRUG .N'OTICE.-N. S. THOMPSON
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