Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-09-17

CHICAGO. Sept. 18TH. 50. $
This morning looked rather gloomy .ar
visitor. at the Great Exhibition, the day
having sst in with . drissling rain. The
sky cleared up, however. tovsrds noes.
and things looked much brighter.
The forenoon vas taken up in examining
Herds and milch cows. The frst herd
premium was carried off by John II. Nc
Henry, Of Maryland the second premium
was awarded TO John NJ. Cannon. Daven-
port. Iowa. 1t is Just TO Mr.. Cannon. to say
that he was Informed by the examining Com-
mittee, that his Alderny bull Gift
and COW Flirt," we're much the finest ami
mails on the ground, but % the balance Of
the herd were not in very good order. the
premium was awarded to Mr. McHenry.
Mr. Cannon carried Of the first premium
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"Flirt I'd" and several premiums Tor Alder
ny COW "Fiirt.' The first premium waa
awarded to Mr.. Cannon, for the best two
years old Durhsm Lord of Scotland."-
There was very large entry for the latter
premium. and much interest was felt for the
decision Of the Committee, and when it was
announced, the enthusiasm was tremendous.
Mr.. Cannon has cause to feel proud of his
success in carrying off the above premium
against the world, for he had to compete
with cattle from all parts Of the Union, and
many Of them splendid creatures
Mr.. Washburn Of Davenport has carried
off several premiums, but cannot find him
to learn what they are. lean gain no in
telligence from the Officers, as they have
their hands full Of other matters
Mr.. Poor, the Secretary. informs me that
the official award of premiums will be
announced this evening, at the fremont.
The display Of Agricultural implements is
very fine, but to enumerate the many vari-
eties would occupy too much space.
The management Of the fair is not as
good as could be wished, but it is not the
fault of the different Committees and Su.
perintendents. but is owing to the great
mass of entrees made on the day before
the Fair opened which has thrown every
thing into confusion.
Another thing which is not agreeable, is
the fact that there is no Accommodations for
setting down, or elevated places from which
good views can be obtained. Some indi-
vidual has put up few raised steps for the
occupancy Of which one has to pay twenty
five cents, and then run the risk of hav-
ing your neck broken by the platform fall
ing. d.
have never seen such an array of fine
horses as are here presented. They will
challenge the world. and many of them are
destined to become noted for their speed
The steam plows are creating much ex-
citement. and indeed they are wonderful
machines but farmer will need to be pos.
sessed of about ten sections of land to make
one Of the "critters" available.
The Military went through q grand re-
view by Geo. Bissell, to>day. They pre-
sented magnificent appearance.
Nearly every paper in the Union Is rep.
resented, and such being the case, you may
we'll imagine the crowd
Mr.. Cannon has entered his horse, Fill
more, to compete for the thousand dollar
citizens premium. There is eighteen en-.
tries, among which are Flora Temple, Prin.
cess and Ethan Allen. A great time is ex-
pected Saturday. More tomorrow.