Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-09-18

The rain on Sunday was most fortunate
occurrence for those wishing to attend the
F. r. Tho dust had becoIGe excessively annoy
ing, and no doubt deferred many from visit
ing the grounds. Yesterday, however,
they were in excellent condition, and the
result was largely-increased attendance
over that of S a urday.
No cattle were exhibited yesterday, but
to-day the imported and native Durhams
will be shown in the ring. No other class
of blooded cattle is so well represented as
of the finest herds in Kentucky
and Ohio being represented. The competi-
tion will be animated, and it is very doubt
full whether the bluegrass region of the
former, or the central portions of the latter,
will bear away the prize. On Wednesday
the Devons will be brought out for exhibi-
ton, likewise herds of fat cattle, and herds
of cows and heifers. All the animals en-
tered are of the fiTst-class, and demonstr
what can be done to improve the breed of
cattle in this country.
No wagon horses or teams were exhibited,
on omission not altogether creditable to our
farmers, who should use their utmost en-
deavors to improve this class of domestic
animals-of far more value than racers
Among the blooded mares, brought into the
ring, was the world-renowned Fashion"
now twenty-three years of age, and appar-
emily as nimble as when six; of course, the
hrst premium, $500, was given to her. One
thorough bred yearling was entered, but
was adjudged unworthy, and ruled out of
the ring. Thos. H. Clay, of Lexington, KY,
exhibited two excellent colts, one of which,
the "Estelle," received a premium; but, ac-
cording to the rules, although the other was
altogether worthy, no award was made.
The Pathological Department was opened
yesterday with a fine display of fruit, em-
bracing specimens not only from the orchards
in the vicinity of Cincinnati, but from those
OF Rochester, and other places in the East.
New arrivals are constantly reaching the
grounds, and by twelve o'clock to-day, the
collection will be complete.
In view of the importance of the pork
packing interest in the West, Mr.. A, Guild,
of Cincinnati, has offered premium of $50
for the best machine to cut and dress slaves
for barrels, &c. Such machine, if one could
be made to operate successfully, would ma
terially diminish the price of barrels-no
small item to pork-dealers.
An effort has been made to continue the
exhibition until Saturday, but no definite
action has yet been taken in reference to the
matter.
The Committee yesterday commenced ex-
amining the saw and grist-mils, requiring
practical tests from each; but as they are for
hidden to publish the result of their deli0era-
tions, until the last day of the Fair, we are
unable to show how far they have pro-
gressed, and only learn that they will con-
tinue their examination to-day.
The display of flowers will be good--the
principal competition being between Mr..
Cook, of Walnut Hills, and Mr.. HEAVIER,
both of whom have used their best endeavors
to excel.
BARRINGER's IMPROVED TIRE-sHRINKER.
Among the machinery, we noticed very
useful invention, and one much needed, and
which should be in the shop of every black
smith-and that is a perfect instrument for
shrinking tire, and upsetting iron. 1t re-
quires little heat, and is easily adjusted to
the curve of any sized wheel, from that of a
hand-cart to large log wagon, and does its
work without kinking the iron, which no
other machine ever has done. 1t likewise
punches the tire, with great ease and &C
curacy, thereby dispensing entirely with
the slow process of drilling. 1t occupies
but a small space, and only costs about $40
John K. Mallonee has the county. rights oi
all the Northwestern States, which he will
dispose of on advantageous terms.
DANIELs's SODA FOUNTAIN.
This is an arrangement by which the
sticky and hy-attracting bottles of syrup'
are dispensed with. The syrups are placed
in cans in the cellar, and forced up by atmos
pheric pressure, passing through the same
| cooling process as the sOda-water, soda anC
all kinds of syrup are delivered through thu
same faucet, which is an invention of Mr.
Daniels. This enables the attendant to de
liver the soda more than twice as fast as il
the ordinary way, besides delivering i
| several degrees cooler. The apparatus il
worthy the attention of manufacturers o.
this beverage. Mr.. Daniels has two o
these fountains in operation on the Fair
| grounds. In addition to the merits of the
| apparatus, his syrups, made from the frui
without heating, thus retaining the natura
| flavor give to his soda-wateT a rare excel
| lence.
| Gs-wAsHING-MAOHINE.
S. A. Bailey, patentee and manufacturer
New London, Conn.,, presents an invention
| which promises TO do away with a grea
| share of the labors and discomfoFts of tina
| terror to housekeepers-a washing day
| Multitudinous as have been the devices fo
| reducing the work of washing, we do no
| remember to have seen one which looks 81
simple, and promises TO be so effectual. TIL,
machine is formed of two spring-rolls, GOV
| cred with lndia-rubber, and so construct teC
as to run together, and to turn fast and easy
By this means it is able to adjust itself Il
suit the size of any article, from a pocket
handkerchief to a bed-quilt. 1t is used al
ternately for washing and ironing, tn
clothes being first passed through to remov
the dirt and afterward to remove tn
water, both of which it is said to do in al
effectual manner, without that injury to tn
texture which arises from the old process {
rubbing and wringing.
FRENcH's CoEloAL wAsHING-MAcHINE.
OF all the inventions to abridge femal
labor, washing-machines have, certainly
done the most to accomplish the end desired
but many of the inventions claiming to a:
sist in rendering washing easy are entirel
useless, and the purchasers, finding then
selves cheated, resort to the old system an
ever afterward reject all machines of ref
value.
One of the best, and one which will bea
any degree of scrutiny, is French's Comics
Washing -machine-a simple, cheap and cor
venient article, and indispensable TO ever
family. 1t is so simple and easy in operi
tion that any body can use it with either on
OF both hands, and can be used in any pa
of the house, being SO admirably constructe
that it makes no slops. 1t can also be pI
in ranges of stationary washtubs, and col
nected with the supply and waste-pipe
without being exposed to view.
By all the ordinary methods OF cleansin
fine fabrics, such as laces &C., the create
care is required; while, with this machin
the most delicate materials can be washe
without the possibility Of being damaged
most conclusive recommendation to all tho
| housek eepers who know the difficulty of ge
ting clothes washed without tearing.
The washing of an ordinary family can
, done before breakfast without the necessit
| of soakinp pain with this machine 81