Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-09-29

THE FAIR,--Our township Fair which
closed on Thursday, has not only proved, as
Il did last year, decided success, but II
has really proved something more--an ad
vance on that success The gathering Of
soil, and other products Of the town and
region, has been more full and satisfactory
than in either Of the preceding exhibits,
so that we are not without the encourage
ment that each successive effort is fixing
che conviction, that we have only to put
forth the effort to make our township fairs
the most attractive of any other 10 the
comfy, We noticed with regret, that
while many Of our citizens are giving un
wearied attention and labor to secure this
success, some Of our tradesmen seem to care
so little about it, as to bestow hardly q
thought upon 1t, at any rate not enough to
lead them to bring forward any Of their
wares for exhibition.
The amount of Stock distributed on the
ground, was much greater than is usually
found at any Of our fairs. Much Of it too,
was Of very superior character. Among
working cattle were some heavy, and eth
erwise superior animals Mr.. James Met
calf had two yoke worthy of notice, and a
pair of 5 year olds belonging to II. F.
Smith, Of East Village, were the heaviest
upon the ground. A. Geralds had a half
dozen head Of fine and heavy year olds.
VIM. F. Hubbard showed some very fine
stock, the chief of which was Devon bul'.
A two year old Devon cross bull from Ge-
neva, belonging TO G.. W. Morgan, was
much admired. A COW of mixed breed,
belonging to G. E. Nettleton, was not sur
passed, we think, by any upon the ground.
We should mention that the yearling of ].
P. Jennings, which we called 2 year old
In q former notice, was on exhibition.
In Sheep, the quantity was in no sense
q mesgre one, and we noticed some good
specimens.
Stcins, were not brought out But one
pen were to be seen. The pigs it con.
tAined were very fair.
Vegetables were in great abundance, and
equal in merit to anything to be seen any.
where. All the choice varieties of pota.
toes were to be seen, in the highest excel.
lence. Pumpkins, squashes, melons, beets,
ETC., very good.
Going to press as we do on Thursday even
inO we have all that we can do IN 0et mn tho
List Of Premiums, and publish the reports of
the committees, and must, therefore, defer our
further criticisms for next week in passing,
however, we wish to pay our respects to our
Painesville friends, MeSsrs SToRRs & HARRISON,
Florists and Nursery men, and Mr.. HARRY Hn-
LARD, painter. The former contributed gor-
geous pyramid of dahlas, in great variety Of
shade and color, and quantity in boquet form.
A richer floral display could badly be conceived.
These gentlemen have more than 20 varieties
at their nursery, all in distinct and careful Or
der, to meet the demands Of customers. Their
fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs are said
to be in fine condition, and 10 their variety, dis
tinct and in order. With Mr.. SroRRs we form
ed pleasant acquaintance, and will freely in
dorse him to any of our readers who may wish
tO,make bill with the 6rm. See advertisement.
The contributions of Mr.. Hilliard to our fair
were Of highly meritorous character. His
pictures bear ample testimony TO his ability and
taste as an artist We are happy to make this
acknowledgment on behalf Of our citizens, for
the presence and favors of these gentlemen.
LIST OF PREMIUMS
At0arded at the Fair Of the Farmers and
Mechanics Association of AshtabuLG.