Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-11
The Ohio State Fair.
FIRST DAY,
[FRoM our OWN coRREsPoxDESr.l

DAYToS, ONO, September 10, 1861.
To ne Editors Of ne Daily Pres.
The Twelfth Annual Fair of the Ohio State
Board Of Agriculture bids fair to prove a
success-"a contamination most devoutly
wished by every one interested in the ag-
rieultural welfare and commercial prosper.
ity Of the Buckeye State. The entries thus
far are said to be equal to those Of the last
State Fair. This exceeds the most sanguine
expectations. The disturbed condition of the
country ct the present time, it must be con
fessed, did not hold forth any very flattering
promises, to the agriculturist or the man
ufacturer, or any extraordinary anticipstions
70 those inclined to visit exhibitions of the
kind. Yet every body is agreeably disap-
pointed, aLa if the entries will not be so nu
merous, or the attendance so large az pre-
vious years, yet the peennisry advantage TO
the Agricultural Board wiN.he increased
their expenses in fitting up Ssss grounds
having been greatly diminished.
The site chosen for the Fair Grounds is ada
mirably located, from one half to three
fourths Of mile south Of the city Of Dayton,
being the same upon which the fair was held
last year. There have been made many ad-
dltions and improvements and everything
is in perfect order. The supply of water Is
excellent and abundant, from a large and
never-failing spring, which is conducted by
| means of pipes TO every convenient point
| throughout the grounds. In addition to this
| there are several wells. | may safely assert
that the arrangements for the supply OF
water, both in quantity and quality, are IN :
| equaled upon the grounds of any State Fair
The amphithester is large and commodi
ous, and erected in such location as to com.
! mand view Of almost the entire ground. 1t
! is of sufficient capacity TO seat with comfort
| three thousand persons.
The giants of the forest, as they have
stood for a century, stand like faithful sem
tinels spreading their dark, thick foliage
over the greater portion of the grounds
thus affording luxurious and refreshing pro-
lection from the rays of September sun.
The arrangements msde for the accommo-
dation Of visitors by the citizens of Dayton
are extensive. The hospitality of this city,
so provel bsl and well known, is q sufficient
guarantee to all who may visit the fair that
they will meet with q cordial and hospitable
reception.
The various collections on exhibition are
thus classified:
First Department-Live Stock.
Second Department-Machinery Imple.
ments, &c.
Third Observation-Disclosures and Do
mestic Products.
Fourth Department. Agricultural Pro-
ducts.
Fifth Department - Horticultural Pro
ducts.
Sixth Department-Fine Arts, &c.
With the exception of farm crops compe
tition is open to exhibitors from all States
The morning opened clear and beautiful
but about noon the sky became overcast with
thick, heavy clouds, indicating "look-like
rain " appearance. About three o'clOcl
there was slight "sprinkle" which woull
have been of great benefit, and added much
to the comfort of all, if there had been
sufficient quantity to have "laid the dust
If the "clerk of the weather" gives us rair
this evening, and puts on the brakes" a
just the right time, everything connected
with the Fair will pass off more agreeably
during the balance of the week but if NJ
restraint is placsd upon the whim of tn
elements, the effect will be decided ddmpe7
Let all hope for the best. The dust is an in
toleTable nuisance, in going to and from tn
grounds. Dust is here, there, and every
where. Every article of wearing apparel
no matter what their original colOr-present
the same appearance-decidedly dusty.
: Among the guests who are expected to b
] there, before the close of this week, ar
, named Hon. Andrew johnson and Rev. MI
Carter, of Tennessee; Hon. Joseph Holt,
9 Kentucky, and General Robert Anderson
# likewise General O. NJ Mitchell, of your cit
e These gentlemen, it is said, will be here; BIT
q ! do not announce their arrival as q veritab
fact.
J, The greater portion of the day has bee
employed in preparation, and, of course, dot
r not exhibit that interest to visitors whiC
8 subsequent days will most assuredly afforC
8 AS close this letter it is raining copiousl,
with every appearance of continuance
: the same. OBJ.