Litchfield enquirer., 1863-10-01

country, ehis time never having been beaten,) attracted great attention by the excellence o1 his movements and the grace and beauty o, his action. He also exhibited two other fine three year old colts $ Haphazard" and "Ash- land," (bred by Jas B. Clay of Ky.,) also his thorough bred stallion "Acteon'' got by im- ported Mango" ons of |" Lillie'' by imported Trustee" and, finally, the famous trotting mare Highland Maid," an old competitor of ''Flora Temple" and believed to be the fastest breeding mare in the world.
 There were several other fine stallions on the ground, among which we may mention that of Seth W. Hopson of South Kent, which took the first premium one of Henry J. Peck of Morris; one ofJos. M. Munson of Water town and enc of R. w. Griswold of Torring- ford. MT. J. H. Bennett of Washington also exhibited fine animal of five years old, to whom discretionary premium was awarded. Of Roadsters and Colts there was also fine display, and several pairs of matched horses added materially to the exhibition by the grace and symmetry of their looks and actions. The excellent arrangements which had been made by the managers of the Horse depart ment," (Messrs. Rufus Smith and 4. H. morse) for the viewing and examination of the animals presented for premiums. materially assisted the committees in making up tn ei r awards, though it deprived the spectators to some extent of an opportunity of viewing their 'points' upon the track.
 1 A deg team, entered for exhibition, by Master George A. Adams. and driven around the track by himself to light sulkey, was highly appreciated by the youngsters, and ought ts have had discretionary premium. We learn that the same establishmen Ut will ap- pear at the Winsted affair nextweek, and draw the Editor and reporter of the Winsted sheet, twice around the track, the band playing Burns" Twa dogs.''
 At precisely o'clock, P. NJ. the annual ad- dress was delivered from the stand by the Hon, Alvan P. Hyde of Holland It was an excel lently we'll conceived and we'll delivered pro- duotion, on the importance of our Agricultural Societies and in furtherance of needed reforms in our modes of culture. The address also con tained many patriotic allusions to the dignity and grandeur of the American Republic. At | it's conclusion Q vote of thanks was rendered to the Speaker, and the following resolutions, offered by T. s. Gold, Esq, of Cornwall, were unanimously adopted by the assembly. Resolued, That we tender our congratula- 1 tions to Messrs. WILLIAM THOMPSON and STE l PHEN DEMINe, in view of the long continued prosperity of this Society. Pioneers in Its l formation they have always labored to secure best interests. Their zeal and public spirit deserve our warmest thanks, and in our suc- cess they have their reward
 Rssolued, That the Recording Secretary be 1 instructed te forward this resolute:. to Messrs. Thompson and Demine~*
 After the reading es the awards of Premi- ums, (whisL will be found in full on the first page of this paper,) the display of Ladies Horseback Riding took place. There were six entries in this department, four of which appeared, Mrs. Clemons. Misses Candace and Augusta J. Thompson, and Miss Lucy Stevens.
 
 mittee seemed greatly at loss to decide upon the comparative merits of the fair equestriennes, but finally made the following decisions To Mrs. Clemons the first premium of $3-to Miss Candace Thompson the second of g.. and to Misses Augusta J. Thompson and Lucy Ste vens 100 each.
 Following this was foot race around the track, which was won by an athletic irish boy, named John Doyle, after sharp contest. Next came q race backwards, which excited great merriment, Aurelian Rood, of Cornwall, con- ing out ahead, or rather behind. The exerci- ses of the day concluded with n race between two horses of Mir. Lemuel Hurlburt, of Win chester, gray and a black, which was won | by the former in few seconds short of three minutes which is very good time, considering | the track.
 There were not far from . thousand specta tors within the grounds on the second day ot the Fair. and the receipts of both days amoun- ted to about $9OO, including all the incomes, sufficient to pay all expenses of the Fair, and the liberal Award of Premiums in full, and leave some funds in the treasury.
 The Annual Meeting of the Society was held on Wednesday evening. at the Mansion House, when the following officers were elected. 1 President, Lemuel Hurlburt.
 Fice Presidents, Saml D. Northway, George Pierpont, Alonzo Whiting.
 Recording Secretary, Jas. Humphrey, Jr.
 Correspond,ng Secretary. Wm. E. Baldwin. Treasurer, Wm. H. Braman.
 STANDING CoMMITTEEs-On Agrieulture, Robbins Battell, Egbert M. Rogers, Robert Pierpont.
 Catlin. J. W. Cone.
 On Domestic Animsls, s. s. Logan, Walter B. Lake, Rob't T. Miner.
 On General Manufactures, E. W. Spur, Ar thur D. Catlin, Jas. McMurtry. O., Domestic Manufactures, Geo. C. Hitch cock, S. LathIop, Abijah Catlin. After the election of officers the project of purchasing or renting lot adjoining the pres ent Fair Grounds, for the purpose of extend ing the track, so as to make it fall half mile, was discussed. The proposal was favorably received. and the subject referred to the Executive Committee. with full power to carry