New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-28


man when the public highway becomes his theater
Of action, it is more so with goung girl who is
thus exposed TO the stare and remarks Of a Fair |
going crowd. She Spanish fancy dress,
her breast adorned with rosebud which seemed
more forcbly opened than ripened by nature, and
yet over that unhappy girl shone a spring-like |
plcasantness, a grace which you could distinguish
in all her miens and motions, when the overjoy'd
crowd howled and clapped their appreciation. 1
left, thinking what fate must be hers, and went
into the Fair grounds.
The grounds are situated Just outside the city
limits in the western part of st. Louis city, front
ing upon Grand Avenue. The land, when selected
and purchased for the purpose, was mere wild
wood, diversified by considerable plain Of slight
" uneven surface, and requiring an immense deal
Of improvement to render the sight available for
an extensive Fair. The location is not far from
the wateT-works, fact which had much to do with
the selection. 1t was at once enclosed by sub
stantial fence nine feet high, and the erection of
buildings speedily commenced. These have been
added to from year to year. until at present there
are variety of substantial structures adapted to
the use and purpose of the exhibition upon the
premises. The immense amphitheater for the ex.
hbiton of prize stock is unsurpassed by any SINH
3O5 feet in circumference, while its seats provide
for the accommodation Of nearly 1900 persons,
and shelterng atleast 10000 more. The grounds
are well set in blue grass and shaded with beau
tifui grove of forest trees, and through them are
winding avenues, handsomely adorned with ever
greens and trees Of all other kinds; whilst an
aqueduct from the city reservoir keeps seven orna
mental fountains constantly in play and furnishes
In J11,r,l,J of tn Of
grounds. Around the whole are large and com.
modous stalls for the accommodation of the stock,
and convenient thereto is grand drive, thirty-fVe
feet wide, for the exercise of horses. The attend
ance to-day must have been, beyond all doubt,
some % 900 people. It was grand and imposing
sight to see so many human beings collected to-
gether, partly for their pleasure and partly to be
informed and benefited by the exhibition. Every
| body was there to see and be seen. Everything
passed off with the greatest order and decorum.
The police on the grounds were very efficient, and
strengthened in numbers by policemen from all
parts of the country. The ability and skill that
are manifested in all the various departments of
| the Fair furnish the most striking evidences of our
advancement in all the necessities, comforts and
luxuries of life we are keeping pace with the peo-
pie of the Old World who have attained the high
est grade of civilization, and most successfully cul
tiyate the arts of peace. The entries made up to-
day at the Fair office exceed 5000. The following
| premiums were awarded on the grounds to-day:
srA1L1oxs-Four year old and over. The num-
ber Of entries were ten comprising large variety
| of breeds: Kentucky Farmer obtained the first
prize of $50, owned by G. N. Montgomery, of
| Madison county, III. The second premium, a sill
Yer medal was taken by Louis Napoleon, owned
BY o. P. Cushman, of Tazewell county, Ill.
Stations of three years old and under four
War Eagle, owned by Mr.. Turpn Green county,
H., took the first prize of $40; and solferino,
owned by Gen. Singleton, of Quincy, H., took the
second--a silver medal.
Stations of two years and under three.-John
Bennett, owned by NJ. Giyens, Pixies county, Mo-,
took the first, and John Bell, owned by W. Hen
messy st. Louis, the second premium.
Stations of one year and under two.-Andy Bnr-
ton owned by j. Dillon, of Tazewell county, H.,
took the first: and Prince, owned by Mr.. hlrkpat-
rick, of St. Charles county, Mo-, the second pre-
MUM.
Cots-The first prize was awarded to Honest
Abe, owned byJ. Hitler, of St. Louis county, Mo j;
the second to Mr.. j. Dllloh's colt, OF IaZe"ell
Geldings three years and over-Honest Abe,
owned by Howard & Mcbride of st. Louis, took
the first: and Barney, owned by Il. G. Creyelin OF
ST. Louis, the second prize.
Mares, four years and over, breeders-The first
and second prizes were awarded to the two Buz-
yards. They were entered separately
Mares three years and under tour-For some
cause not assigned, this section was wholly omitted
in the proceedings.
Mares two years and under three-Aly Burton,
owned by j. Dillon. of TaaeweI county, Ill.,, took
the first and Lady Franklin, owned byGen. Frost,
of ST. Louis, the second premium
One year and under two-Only one colt ap.
peared in the ring, Queen Flora, owned by A. Nj.
Whetsell of st. Louis, took necessarily the prize
Under one year-Three entries. First premium
awarded to John S.. Quesnberg of St. Louis, fol
his colt Young Norman; the second to Walter
| NJ, ,f = Iptlir mt
MATCHED HoRsES-Horses for carriages-Rein
deer and Antelope, magnificent pair OF bays
owned by Mr.. John Duncan, of Howard county
Mo- took the first; and Jack and Ned, owned by
H c. Crevelin, of st. Louis, the second premium
Mares for carriages-Lilly Dale and Nelly Day
owned by Wymore Estes, of Liberty county
Mo-. took the first; and Flora and Kitty, owned by
:, Thos Smith, of Springfield, H., the second prize
Horses for buggy-Reindeer and Antelope again
took the first premium and Joe and Dick, owned
by j. W. Costen of Warsaw, ILL.,, the second prize
Mares for buggy-A pair of dark brown mares
called Sallie Lee and McCandlass, both colts Of Sill
yer Heels get and owned by Gen. Singleton, tool
the irst and Flora and Kitty, as before, coming il
for the second premium
The awards given for the display Of flowers are
Floral design of iowers--J. W Michel, st. Louis
diploma and first premium, $50
Large suspended and yased basket OF towers
r. w. Michel st. Louis; first premium, SO.
Suspended vase or basket-Mrs. u. Stansbufy
St. Louis: second premium, medal.
Large round ball bouquet-hllss Anna Michel
ST. Louis first premium, 50.
Round hand bouquet-a pair; Miss Anna Michel
ST. Louis; second premium, medal.
Round hand bouquet pair; A. Echeret, frs
, premium, IS. Z,,,.-
Cut flowers-Largest and handsomest collection
]. W. Michel, st. Louis first premium So
Roses-Anthon Echeret, st. Louis first prem
um, $40.
I Roses-Twelve naued A. Echeret, St. Louis
second premium, medal.
Roses-Chas. Beyer st. Louis; first premium, %
Dahlias-Display; W, Michel St. Louis hrs
; premium $40.
s SameZFrst premium, S..
, Same-First premium, s..
Carew, Sanders Y Co., st. Louis; second prem
l ! ium, medal, o,.
f Best and largest collection Of purely perenniS
G howers-Named ]. ". Michel, St. Louis hrs
v premium, $5. .3o,I. -,
y her of exhibitors in the Galnarium failed TO tieke
c the compartment in which they had shelr fowls, an'
r as consequence, we fail to get the names OF tn
: owners of the successful competitors Messrs. a
s Phillips NJ Park, L. Pardee, and John sale, haVin
I been appointed as committee for the purpos
l. after a close scrutiny, awarded premiums as 10
lows:
For best pair Shanghais, R. Barnett.
d Pair Brahma Pootras, r. Barnett.
a Pair Cochin China Dorkings, Thomas j. S&ppln;
e ton l,ae,,
: Pair Poland, black and white, Fred. Gussheld.
= + Golden Poland, j. S. Salisbury.
n Iooa m g Smith.