Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

Chartered by Act of Congress)
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September, at the Trotting Park, near CINCINNATI,
where every, preparation is now nearly completed
for the exhibition Of
HORSES AND MULES,
FOREIGN ANB NATIVE CATTLE,
SHEEP, SWINE AND POULTRY,
FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCTS,
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES,
IMPLEMENTS,
WORKS OF ART,
FLOWERS,
FRUITS, etc. etc. etc.
The Agriculturists, Stock breeders, Hortcultur-
dustria citizens of the Republic, with their wives
2dd hd to are to fRe that Il
be of general interest in all its departments.
THE FAIRGROUNDS
Are in every way creditable to the "Qpeen City Of
the Westn whose citizens have invited the National
Society to occupy them.
AN UNRIvALED HoRSE-TRACK,
One mile in length, fifty feet in width, perfectly
level and in excellent order will afford unequaled
horses Of Inherent breeds There viii also be an
inside and distinct track of nearly the same length,
for the trial Of working horses, and in connection
with ring" for the
EXHIBITION OF CATTLE,
Hundreds of commodious stalls have been erected
for the accommGdation OF horses and CATTLE with
SHEEP AND SWINE.
| Mechanics will find ample accommodation in the
Power Hall, which is two hundred feet in length
PSS O Hsh e BY the
miles Works" There are already numerous en-
''''' VI NEW MACHINES,
Well calculated to interest the public, with others
Of established reputation.
FARM IMPLEMENTS
viii be exhibited in pavilion one hundred and
ten feet in length by eighty in width, opposite to
handiwork Of
MECHANICS AND MANUFACTURERS.
The ladies will find ample and secure space for
the display of the products of housewiery, necde-
work. or artistic taste in a buding, two hundred
| which is an octagOnal sky-lighted
FINE-ART HALL.
| Farm and Garden Products will be exhibited in
pavilion seventy feet in diameter, while two 9TH
| ers-each one sixty mine by ninety-wil be de-
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.
There will also be suitable build ngs for the Press
the officers Of the Society aud the Committees; q
| dining-hall a, a refreshment saloons; elevated
aSe nd egh ip p9e Is rnsSs
copious supply of water.
THE PREMIUM LIST, AMOUNTING
TO $4,000!
In Cash, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, Diplomas
and Certificates, is so arranged as to properly rec
rather than few. The distribution of the cash
| premiums is as follows:
HoRsEs.-Premiums of 5000 for the fastest trotting
stallion of any breed $500 for the best thorough
bred horse 5000 for the best thorough bred mare
two premiums of 5000; one of $3.50; three Of 800
ten Of 500; one Of $50; five Of S75; two Of $40
esSt Of 9f III Ss Slfys5
teen of SlOi and others, amounting, in the aggre-
gate, to upward $1,000.
For MuLEs nearly 500 is offered.
CATTLE. Among the cattle premiums are fifteen
Of SO0 eighteen of S5O ten OF S75 fourteen OF $40
and others, amounting in the aggregate to nearly
Six Thousand Dollars.
The premium for Sheep ere.".. ........ ....sl 500
For SWINE ~
Fer Dairy Products, oyeT. :....... 2Oi
For Household Matters, nearly...... ......... 20,
FOR Hortic1tarai and Pcmoioscai displays. 50
With numerous cash prizes in other departments
MEDALS OF HoNORl
The large and beautiful Medals Of the Society
struck from the standard metal at the United State
Mint at Philadelphia, will be awarded .in SOM
and MsnSfaetarefs There Is one Grand Gold Medal
one hundred and hfty silver Medals, and hve hun
DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES.
Exhibitors profit BY the gEatultous publication Q
the awards, with cuts and descriptions Of animal
I widely circulated quarterly publication.
2 THE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE.
n DiseretionaTy, Premiums Diplomas, and Medal
VIII be awarded by Executive OOInlnlttee SlOul
t. objects Of special interest," not provided for in an
: of the classes, be presented.
paaatus intended 10 be ased in the :pfeparStios
culture, seeding of the soili in the harvesting
transportation, or manufacture Of producei OF in th
various requirements OF agriculture; or in promoi
ing the comfort Of agricultursts and OF their FAM
l2 lies, will We admitted 10 the Exhibition as entlte
ef ciety will endeavor to suitably reward exhibitors
,r other specimens Of mechanical skill, female hand
g. work. or artistic tastei
a. REGULATIONS REGARDING ENTRIES.
L. Exhibiting members ladies and gentlemen eac
c. pay fee Of three dollars, which entities them
ut entoT as many different animals for exhibition
they may own but they must pay separate fees
"a each instance when they act AS agents for others
at Exhibitors making entries by mail must remit Il
fee of three dollars, give their name, postoihc
90 entry, giving the number Of the class in which 1t
90 desired 70 compete The name, SEX age, and brit
implement (the date Of patent patented), the pla
where 10 is manufactured land, If thought props
be made AZ the sesTstSTys ofiee, at the Burn
House, before the 10th Of September except Offruit
az flowers and vegetables, which will be received up
ri ''''''' PRESiIUM LISTS.
AZ Pamphlets, giving the entire regulations al
= | premium lists eau be had at the Burnet House,
W will be mailed 70 those requesting them.
RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.
The Cincinnati and Dayton road win run ca
N minutes On that road and connecting lines pa
seBRsrs will be conveyed az half fare, and the tO
al on stock and articles exhibited "iii be aterwa
Tbe Secretary, who Is the General supeyintends
ss q hs oos S tSs BaTn House. rssdy Ss
answer questions, and to give all the information
- - Thsse xisSiha atsiIs or space will do well
ts apply early. HEHRY WKcER, President
ciheinhSti, August ", 80 aus