Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-11-04
BEDFORD INQUIRER.
For The inquirer.
CHAMBERsBuRG, Oct. %, 1853.

GHAMBERSBURGs Oct. Zos io0S
MIR. EDIToR:-A letter from here might be
of interest to those Of your readers who are sc-
quaipted with our town. / shall, therefore,
endeavor to make up a short one, wherein
shall try to give you the news OF what has been
going on.
Our Fair opened on Tuesday, the 25th nit,
and continued four days. The ground is beau
tifully situated, about one and quarter miles
west of town, on tho Chambersburg aud Bed
ford Turnpike Road. 1t is on bigh eieya-
tion, commanding fue view of our town,
and the surrounding country. Our citizens
generally manifested great interest in the Fair,
nasmueh as there was more of everything for
exhibition than at any former one. The farm
crs, especially, were seen in every direction on
Tuesday bringing in their fine stock, and our
mechanics, too, were eagerly engaged 10 hav-
ing conveyed to the fair ground their manu-
factured articles. The ladies exhibited full
supply of nsedlework, consisting of 6ne COLI
| lars, quilts, etc., eto. The iron railing trs1
castings, the carriages, the furniture, and the
manufactured articles, gave evidence of supe-
| rior taste aud workmanship.
! Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather on
! Wednesday, our town was literally crowded,
| and hacks we're seen in all directions, convey
ing persons TO the fair ground, where every ao-
commodation had been made for their recep-
ton. On Thursday morning, the sun shone
brightly, and we bad evidence of lis Icing a
pleasant day for the Flowing Match, aud
Equestrianism. Many were early on the ground.
anxious to witness them, aud were not dissp-
pointed in their expectations.
In the afternoon, the Chambers Artillery, in
full uniform, made their appearance, and elici-
ted much admiration At the same time the
Friendship Fire Company, with their beautiful
pew apparatus, were present, and attracted
much attention.
On Friday, the excitement Of the Fair was
increased by the expected Address of Hon. j.
Dixon Roman, of Maryland, the Wheeling
Match and the announcement of premiums
The Wheeling Match, which was for silver
cup, created much sport, and, after numerous
| trials, resulted in the awarding of the prize to
young gentleman from neighboring town.
During the four days of the Fair, the Mechan-
ics' Brass Band, which, by the way, is the nj
plasS ultra Of Bands, was in regular attendance,
discoursing choice music, and making every
thing pleasant aud interesting. In connection
with the Fair, and the arrest of Captain Cook,
we have been kept 10 constant excitement dur
ing the past week.
Late on Tuesday evcring, Capt. Cook was
brought to town by several gentlemen, who ar
rested him at Mont Alto, fourteen miles from
this place. He had hearing before Justice
Risher, and being fully identified, was commit
ted to onr county prison, aud the Thursday
following, WAS lawfully removed TO Virginia,
| By officers who came for that purpose. Seve-
raj of Sharpe's rifles have been found INCUR
immediate neighborhood, which, it Is supposed,
belonged TO some of the insurgents Of the
Harper's Ferry expedisi0s.
Iu the midst of the excitement no look up
| 90 the Fair as the best we ever bad, and too
much praise cannot be bestowed upon the gen.
| tlemanly managers. The encouragement with
! Shch our farmers have met, and the nanper
| 10 which our grounds now fitted UP, we
may look forward With bright antic;paiioos to
the future, for still larger aud better fairs.
| Yours, &c.,
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