Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-01
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TEACHERS.
~THE FAIa-sEcoSD DAr.-we were

visited yesterday morning with a shower
of rain which lasted about an hour and I'D
very invigorating and refreshing effect
upon everything in general and upon the
far and its surroundings in particular
The attendance at the fair yesterday was
very good and we believe the sale of tick.
cts was larger than upon the day previous.
In our notice of the manufacturers hall
yesterday morning, we omitted to speak OF
a contribution from Acheson, Bell & Co.,
which excited considerable attention. 1t
is an iron plate to be used in the construc-
ton of Monitor Gunboats. The plate ex-
hibited forms one of eight thieknesses
which comprise the turret. 1t was made
for parties building gunbOats at st. Louis
and weighs 1900 pounds. Dewey, Vance
& Co., also contribute some fue speci-
mems of fat bar iron.
Some decided improvements have lately
been made in Floral Hall to which the at
tention OF visitors is directed. The Bower
of Rest is not yet completed although an
immense amount of labor has been bestow-
ed upon it. When finished it will be one
of the most beautiful features OF the hall
the richest, rarest, greenest, shadiest
place in the building.
The Dining Hall, under the management
of Mr.. Botsford, who is untiring in his eff
forts to make it acceptable to the public,
is very popular place. We can safely
assure visitors that the ladies connected
with this hall serve up better dinner and
in better style, than is provided al any of
our hotels and all tor the moderate price
of fifty cents.
We had neither the time or the space
yesterday morning to speak of the exhibit
ton Wednesday night as it deserved. The
Grand Bazaar and other halls were bril-
liantly lighted with not less than one
thousand gas lights, aud everything was
shown off to the best possible advantage.
If was scene far superior in grandeur and
brilliancy tc anything ever before witness
ed in the city, and will not soon be for
gotten. The exhibition of tableaux by the
Ladies of the Union Aid Society, (who, by
the way, repeat their performance this
EVENING" were quite as creditable as any
thing that has been done in connection
with the Fair. The ladies and gentlemen
who produced the vocal music on the &C.
casion, and who, we understand, have de.
voted much time to practice, and have sac
ri6ced not little ease and comfort, have
the satisfaction of knowing that their eff
forts meet the admiration and praise of
all who attended the exhibition.
Persons who visited the Pittsburgh Fair
inform US that although that exhibition
was larger in its proportions, its arrange
ments and appointments throughout we're
not as convenient and attractive as our
own.
The Piano donated to the Fair by Knabe
& Co., through their Agent, Mr.. Mellor, of
this city, to be presented to the semina.
ry receiving the largest number of votes at
a deIIar vote, may be competed for by
any Seminary in the surrounding country.
The voting is not confined to the semiua-
ries of this city, as many have been led to
suppose.
The following new contributions have
been received at the old curiosity shop.
They have been donated and are for sale:
One we'll bound and printed book of
John Donue's Sermons, 224 years old.
Donated by Henry Ebbert, of Shinnston.
One of the first Gents made in the Uni
ted States-a real curiosity-is offered for
sale at the Curiosity Shop.
A rebel trading boat, which was used
by the rebel soldiers for trading with
Union soldiers ACROSS the Rappahaunock.
Captured by Col. Lockwood, together with
letters, &c. Can be seen at the Curiosity
Shop.
Mr.. John Mcclure, Sr. has donated to
the Curiosity Shop the first foe finish CEN
tire table, made in the city Of Wheeling,
over 40 years ago.
In the list of donations published yester-
day, John McI.urs. Jr. was credited with
an ancient Eve dollar note on the North
Western Bank. The note was donated by
John Mcclure, Sr. and bears the name of
that venerable gentleman as President.
LAST EVENING.
Notwithstanding the gain and the fact
that there were no concerts, or other un-
usual attractions last evening, the num-
Der of visitors was quite as large as on
any previous evening. The Grand Ba-
zaar was the scene of great pleasure and
festivity, the visitors enjoying the promen-
ade with a commendsble hesrtiness. Joy
was literally uucou6ned, and all were as
merry as the most ardent lovers of such
scenes could desire. The visitors are
generally SO highly delighted that the
managers have some difficulty in getting
rid of them until 3 late hour.
To night the exhibition of tableaux will
be repeated with many new and interest
ing scenes.