Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-10
RIOHTH ANNUAL Exhibition
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sestt County Agricultural Society.

ETY. opened yestsrdsy morning For weeks
past the managing beard had been laboring
assiduously 10 perfect oil arrangements to such
. degree % would leave nothing but the hearty
.operstios Of the public necessary 70 render
the Exhibition splendid success. The grounds
are 10 the msse complsts order. Every de-
partmsnt is worthy Of the energy and enter
prize Of our cosnty. The addition Of exhibit.
ing facilities stncs the last Fair gives more
busises.liks appearance TO the grounds
Amoog these 10 the new hall, of which thor.
oogh description has previously appeared 10
this paper. Large additions have been made
in the way Of stalls and pens. and from rres-
snt appearances It would 0seem that not too
many have been made. The grand stand, or
smphithsatre. just completed, is noble fea.
turs. IL 10 built directly In front Of the
Judges stand, and extends along the track
one hundred yards. conforming to the el'iptical
form Of the track. It contains eleven tiers Of
seats. and 10 surmountsd with roof, covered
with awning to protect spectators from the
sun. It will comfortably seat twenty five
visioh booths, some eighteen in number which
are all taken and we'll stocked with prov sion
and iruits-penty 10 supply the ~ants of oil
who may desire to eat or drink. These who
to supply tho wants of oil who may come up
ON the grounds. We hope their ha.v vest will
be paying one,
We visited the grounds yesterday morning
about eleven o'clock, and found the machinery
in full operation. In the Treasurer's office
our friend Teal was passing out the tickets
and taking in the change with all the ease and
grace imaginable. He is strong in the belief
that the money box will have to be emptied
sewers. times before the week is over. Wsco.
incide with his convictions. In the Secretsry's
Office. Mr.. Clifford and DR.. Saunders we're kept
extremely busy through the dsv in filling out
the proper entries. During the entire day,
and until late in the evening, their conference
with men and women Who had designs upon
the treasury Of the Society was kept up There
is no mistake about it-if the weather con.
t:nues fair. We shall have one OF the most
splendid exhibitions Of stock farm products,
household products. machinery. fine arts, etc,
that was ever known in this State. Entries
will be made in many departments during the
entire Of to-day. though scms Of the books
will bs closed st noon.
The Plowiug match takes place tiis fore
noon. on Mr.. Lindssy's farm. near Duck creek
at he same place where blowing was done
las. year. 1t 10 presumed that the usual num-
Der Of contestants will 60 in for the premiums
We advise the people to attend generally.
IL the Stock department. the stables ar.
already nearly flled. Fine samples Of horse.
flesh are present from oil the adjoining coun
ties. The exhibitions Of style and speed upon
the track will be unusually interesting. Simp-
son, from Ssbuls, has several stables full of
horses and there 10 any quantity of the stock
OF his famous horse Black Bird, upon the
ground. Several horses from Iowa City, and
q number from other points, have an eye upon
the large premiums. In Colts there is full
representation. We noticed . spau Of year
lngs driven to buggy. from Jackson county,
which in size. style and epirit were truly re.
markable.
The Mechanical Arts Hall will be crowded.
as also that devoted to Pantry Stores aud Fine
Arts. In faot We expect nothing less than
fine time al around. We cannot, Of course,
atteup pit to enumerats al the things on exhibi-
tion yesterday. intending to give full list in
acripton Of the Fair.
The Police regulations for the occasion are
amply sufiicient to secure order, shonld any
feel inclined TO create disturbance. Sheriff
Thorington has force present, and City Mar.
shal Mcneil is on the look out for such as have
not proper regard for peace and good order.
In place Of John Galligan, who was appoint
ed Marshal Of the Fair, but who has gone to
the war, our friend W. q. Remington will pre-.
side with bis usual energy and executive abili-
ty. Under his management we look to see
matters properly conducted.
We learn that eoosideranis stock arrived
from the West last night. among which will
be found come Of the best in the State. Some
Of our Jackson county friends have come down
with their tents. and have gone into comfort
able quarters on the grounds.
We expect to see . large throng on the
grouods today. and more to morrow. Let
every citizen take pains to give this exhibition
particular attention. A. sn institution it will
reflect high credit upon the County and State.
A Card.
CANP HoCLHLAH, Sept. Q, 1851.
MEssRs, EDrroRs DsMocRAr AND NEws:-Al.
low me through the medium Of your paper to
return the thanks Of the Mahaska Light Guard
to the Ladies' Of Scott County. for their kind
remembrance Of %, in fur finishing us with re-.
frsehment st the Basket Dinner at Camp Nc.
Clellau, on Saturday last.
F.S. PALnER, Adjutsnt
River Items.
SUNDAY, September 8.
ADnGvuD.
KATE CAssRL, nillhouse, Aontrose.
DENxARK, Robinson, Nontross.
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