The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1860-07-06
NO Excelsinr Horse Fair.

unfavorable 10 the Excelsior Horse Fair
but, on Wednesday. the day being warm
and pleasant, the village Of Burton was
thronge1 with people from far and near,
and everything passed Of to the satisfac.
ton Of all. The weather, yesterday morn.
ing also, was favorable, and the prospect
was that the Fair would prove a perfect
success. We are indebted TO our cor.
respondent "F.," for the following report
OF The proceedings at Burton, on the
FOURTH:
BuRTos, July 4.h, 1860.
Eprroa DEMocRAT odd Burton Is not
behind her sister towns in the celebration
OF The glorious Fourth, for. through the
enterprise and energy Of D. L. Pope. the
Agricultural Grounds have b, en- opened
Tor Horse Fair, giving opportunity for
enjoyment TO tie thousands that come
We lind upon the grounds this morning,
waiting chance for exhibition, trial oi
speed, DC. such horses as the Buckeye,
Butcher Boy, Monlauk, Excelsior, Ken.
nebeck, Blazing Star, Tlptop; and John
Brown, not yet forgotten, has name
among horsemen, as well az Black Re
publicsns, ae such is the name OF horse
entered, coming from "benigh'ed Ashta
bula" or Trumbull. The show Of colt.
is good. Probably some of the best ar,
here that have ever been exhibited in the
CoGuy, Tomorrow is TO be the grea
show day; 80 OF horses l will not note
more.
Dinner being rrenarcd, the crowd fnc
good accommodations in the east wing o
the Fair House. where plenty 10 eat anc
good will are served out. Ice cream anc
soda front the dancing hall which Pop,
has nicely fitted up in the main building
Pine boughs bend over head, and merr,
feet trip lightly along the hoor, in ,h,
mazes of the dance. Men without coat
are there; women with tonnets and shawl
on, whirl round on time, as IL ION q STRIFE
to see which could keep coolest.
Side shows are plenty and Blondin ma,
be out'done oy the rope.waker. Tn,
trained horse is here, and his wichc,
FRANKS keep the crowd in laugh. II
has kicked his rider over his head.
Three horses have Just troued a 4 mil
heat. and the best time made was b.
Merchants horse, OF Cleveland in IA min
l34 sec.
Draft horses are on trial now, and tn
same team that took lst premium last fall
will beat again. The orators are on hand
and soon the crowd will gather for
speech.
Such music as swells to the air 10 nr
often heard. especially considering the pra,
tice of the Excelsior Band. Wo have see
Bands ia many of our cities hut have foun
mono that ehow better style or uniform
Their dress 10 full trimmed with stars an
strpes." and the glirtering dazzle Of the 60!
iace, as they march in the sunlight, leudiu
tho speakers to the stand. calls the attentio
of all eyes. In full tone and good tim
they played Ben Bolt" complimentary I
tho J.fersonida. Old memories were calle
up. as tho swelling notes waited US to tn
"Low green valley, Ben Bolt" All refuse
to drink, when dry; brewers ale was offere,
Stand to your temperance, boys-order an
promptness will he yours.
Once. all upon tho platform, il bein
built of Democratic timber. could not bei
the load of Black Republicans. aud wo a
went down together in a general smas
Soon rccnnStructoi. il hold for the rcadr
Of the Declaration of independence. FOR Il
apology of Col, harris and for tho stron
earnest tperch Of S o Griswnld, of Clev
land. Standing with barred brow before Il
crowd on the small corner of the last plan
he told truths that commend Themselves
tho candid consideration of all parties wi
, such eloquence as not only wins but enforce
May the people learn to act in tho spirit
thar oration.
Much interest and energy has been show
BY the proprier"rs of the Fair to make
shtei tanning. The programme for to.mo
row promises lively time. But I mu
&C." Yours, f.