The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-10-14

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WILLIAMSON. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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Prom the state Of Vernon. II
The total number Of entries made during the
Fair was four hundred and eighty FIVE, ami the
amount paid out for premiums awarded was
- 8 so. The awards will be found in another
column, for the copy OF which we are indebted
to II. p. Henderson, ESQ, the gentemanly Sec
rotary Of the Society for the past year Man,
Of the articles on exhibition we're worthy OF
special notice, but want OF space precudes the
idea OF any extended notice il regard 20 them
From this city We noticed some prasewosth,
articles Mr.. c. A Schsffer exhibited some fine
specimens OF Jewelry, Of his own haudiwork
that would he hard 70 excel at snv eastern man
uiactory Mr. Gllett jr.. also had some good
specimens in this line on exhibition The M,sse-
Barrett were without opposition ia an excellent
display Of ladies' bonnets Mr. II Wilcox took
the premium on some paintings exhibited BY
him, to which he was certainly entitled Nr.
A Viele exhibited the Florence sewing ma
chine, and Mr.. l. Gillett jr, the Wheeler d
VIII. ~"d ei"Eer machines Mr. Sprsnp and
Mr.. Berner were on the grounds with some
wagons and carriages, OF good finish and excel
lent Orkmanship Some Of our ladies exhib
ned articles OF needlework which were decidedly
cfedIabe aud hard to beat The Agricultural
College made 6ne display of vegetables. enter
ing number OF varieties OF nearly every species
exhibited. They we're much better than man,
on exhibition at the State Far. and we're but
trlhiug exhibit OF the Efforts being put forth bv
this Institution for Improvement in the various
branches Of Agriculture. Some of the blooded
stock recently purchased by the College was
also on the grounds, and attracted much al
tention.
We noticed many excellent articles in Floral
Hall. contributed by tie ladies' from various
parts OF the county. OF bed quilts, there were
an endless quantity, and the same might be said
Of quality. Miss Chaplin, of vrvay, exhibit, d
some fine paintings Miss Wheaton DISPLAYED
card Of embroidery that was worthy of much
praise Mrs Lydia Smith, Of Aaiedon, had on
exhibition hair wreath, with a leather work
frame which evinced fine taste. aud displayed
exc, lent skill
There was good display of stock of all kinds
on the grounds, but an exceeding dsarth in az
ricultural implements We have establishments
in the county that could make a good display in
this line but we're not represented Nessrs
lanes and Robert Berry, Of Aurelius, had some
choice Spanish Merino sheep on exhibition, as
lid also gentleman from Vermont. The latter
were entered as foreign, however, and were not
IN competition. OF horses We saw but few,
but they made very creditable appearance
The grain and fruit productions of the county
we're very fairly represented, but there vas not
that interest manifested in these departments
that there should be. A much better display
could be made were any effort put forth by
those raising such articles to do so.
Take it as a whole, the Fair was quite credita-
Die, but we trust to seS a greater interest taken
by the citizens in all parts OF the county another
year. Our neighboring counties, not a whit bet
ter of than we are, greatly excel Us in their
agricultural exhibitions, and why is it 500 Simply
because every body, that can takes some article
to the Fair for exhibition. II all would do this
in this county, we could have a. good show as
they.
The society is poor and in debt, and needs
helping hand. The following is an exhibit of
its Indebtedness
Interest on same due Jan Ist 1854 ......... % 90
Balance due on Floral Hall, sbout....-..... $50 20
ro,al,.................................ss 2s 90
The total receipts of this last Fair were
1926 46. The society expects to be able to paw
about 800 on its Indebtedness this year. Until
it is entirely lid of debt it cannot be expected
that the grounds and buildings will be fitted ND
in that style that many would ike to see them
We do think, however, that the ladies' Of Mason
lack interest and good taste in allowing Floral
Hall to apr-ar, during the time of Fair, with |
out the leat display Of natural flowers. and en-
trely destitute of evergreens. little labor IN
this direction would add much to its interest
and attraction during the exhibition.
The annual address. delivered bv Prof Abbott.
was cut short on account Of the extreme cold. I
ness of the weather, and the inability Of the /.
speaker to address an audience al length in the
open air. For our own part We never could see /
the beauty or interest Of speeches at a Fair /
and shall therefore up5rad no one for not eiv- /
ing that attention due TO the speaker on such an I
occasion. The address of the Professor is az
able one, and We shall lay it before our read /
ers as soon a. we are able to DO So
The officers Of the Society elected for the
ensuing year are as follows:
Prsndsnt-John W Post. Of Inghsn.
Secretary ". Bristol, Of vevay.
T'easuTer-H. A Haley,
NarskG!-C. A Osborne,
Dirsetors-George Pease. !. P. Jerett. A.
y. Hart, Alfred Parker. and q. Hswley
LOUISIANA. -Ex-Dember OF Congress Eule-
lon, from New Orleans, says that the LOYAL PEG
pie Of Louisiana are to meet in Convention in
December, TO form tree Safe Constitution. IN
der Which 10 come back TO the Cuion