Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-28
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The 81. Louis Fnir,

The st. Louis Fair
ST. LOUIS, September 27-The attendance
at the Fair, yesterday, exceeded that of any
other day. The Amphitheater was filled to
overlooking, and the grounds crowded. st.
Louis prize, No. /, 5000 for the best
thoroughbred bull of any age, contested for
by l8 competitors, was awarded to bull
Duke of Ardie" owned by George NJ. Bed
ford, of Bourbon County, Ky. The same
animal, in the earlier part of the day. was
awarded $100 prize for the best bull over
four years. Three hundred dollars for the
second best bull, was awarded to liking
Alfred" owned by ]. N. Brown, of Lauga-
mon County, Ill. One hundred dollars for
the third best, was awarded to "Daniel
County, Mo. The arrivals last night and
this morning have fully employed all ac-
commodations for reaching the Fairgrounds,
and large crowds are awaiting conveyance.
The sky is cloudy and drizzling rain of one
hour fell this morning, after which, the sun
shown brilliantly. The Prince and suite,
accompanied by few citizens, left Barnums
Hotel at half-past ten this morning for the
Fairgrounds. The Prince, Mayor Filley, Lord
Lyons and the Duke of Newcastle, were in
an open carriage, drawn by four horses.
The procession was viewed from windows
along the route by great many ladies and
gentlemen. The Chamber OF Commerce, by
a resolution passed on Monday, transacts no
business to-day. The stores and banking
houses are generally closed to give employees
an opportunity to visit the fair.
ST. LOUIS, September 27.-The Fair
grounds commenced filling at an early hour
to-day the people being anxious to see the
Prince of Wales, who accepted an invitation
from Captain Harpee, President of the AS
sociation, extended to him in Canada, to
visit the Fair.
The party arrived on the grounds at noon,
having driven through the principal streets
in company with the Mayor and a few
| prominent citizens. There was loud cheer
| ing when the Prince entered the arena, to
which he gracefully raised his hat in
| acknowledgment. Passing around the
arena, the royal party alighted in the center
and assembled the second story Of the pa
CODA, the band playing "God Save the
Queen" "Hail Columbia" and "Yankee
Doodle"
In half an hour the party descended to the
grass plat under the pagoda and witnessed
| a display of cattle, and a contest for the $500
| prize by eighteen splendid horses, and where
several prominent citizens of Missouri, in
cluding Hon. Edward Bates and Governor
Stewart were presented.
At one o'clock, the royal party lunched
with officers of the Agricultural Association,
after which, they returned to the middle of
the arena, and the contesting horses entered
the ring.
The awards were finally made as follows:
Best roadster stallion in harness, $500, to
"Silver Heels" owned by General Living
ston, of Quincy, Ill. Second best, $500, to
ETHAN Allen, jr.," owned by R. H. Smith,
OF Livingston County, ILL., Third best, 800,
to Humboldt" owned by Kelly & Thomas,
of Nelson County, Ky.
The amphitheater was filled to overflow
ing, and every part of the grounds fifty
acres) was covered by moving humanity.
Not less than 100000 people were within the
inclosure.
At three o'clock the carriages entered the
arena TO convey the distinguished visitors
from the grounds. After riding entirely
around the arena, the Prince acknowledging
the waving of handkerchiefs, &C., by raising
his hat, the party proceeded outside of the
amphitheater and rode around the track.
The royal party were received everywhere
with demonstrations of high respect, but
nothing obtrusive or offensive.