The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1865-09-23
Agents for Linn county.
rmE LINN COUNTY FAIR.

A Splendid Opening Dny-.-Great
Crowd ssresent.--HsRrge Attend
nlAce Of acknowledgements OF
the Grouuas.--Trlals Of SpeetI---
Gloomy Second Day.-.AneeSSant
Rain..sSp0rt SpoiIed.-.SCcncs at
the Falr--.The Close.
The Eighth Annual Fair of the Linn
County Agricultural Society commenced,
'sgreeahly To announcement, on last Tues
Way morning. at the Society 5 Grounds, near
Boston Mills. The spot was finely adapted
70 the purpose, aud n capaciaus Pavilion
haa been iniprosised for the use of exhibit.
Ors OF produce, fruits, Vegetables, works of
art, the handicraft of mechanics, and the
countless articles Of use, adornmeut aud
beauty, contributed by the ladies. Long rows
of benches raised in tiers were provided for
Stand fixed for the Judges who were to de-
Scide upnn che trials of speed in horse racing
aud trotting. The track was in fine order.
Temporary sheds, fitted up as refreshment
stands for the hungry and thirsty, were con
viently placed, at which all the subssantials
IN the way Of food. and innocent beverages
were supplied but no liquor shops were
permitted on the grounds. To be sure there
were 9 shows there. but Of the beast ohiec-
tionahle kind. 4 steam propelled revolving
carriage institution also afforded fun and
pleasure FOR the bellcs and beahx. and The
"little ones in Jackets and short trowsers,
in brief dresses and tiny bannets. The trees
which skirtea the Fair Grounds ON the Gala
pooie side furnished 6ne shade for weary
strullins parties and secure tyingnrdlaees
for horses with vehicles attached.
The commencement hour was fixed for Ia
O'Clock, Tuesday morning BY day dawn,
therefore. carriages, buggies, country wag
ons. and livery hacks. were swarming on The
roads leading from every direction to the
Fair Grounds, flled to their utmost capacity
with men and women, boys and girls. and
babies too-all hurrying to the scene. Sui
kies. with their hright-faced, expectant oc-
cnpants, who snelicd a trotting premium il
advance to themselves, trundled rapidly over
the road. and troops Of huoSant riders urged
their saddle horses onward to the spot. All
were jolly, gay, and eager to he there and
many a friendly bantSf for a come up" or
pass me if You can, was accepted, and
trial successfully at times, aud again vainlv
cssaycd along the read. Break-downs were
mot wanting. Some hit stumps and snapped
n axle. others spun off tires. srokes went
rafting from collided wheels. fclloes parted
company in rough encounters. But the
teams behind took up the parties thus stayed
upon the road, 50 that none failed in rcacf-
Sng their destination.
The das broke doubtfully. Rain was
threatened, for an hour or two. hut a spien.
did, glorious day was at length, voaehsafcd.
The ereatcrowd were gathered ON the ground.
Preparation for the opening Of the Fair was
begun. L little after the appointed hour,
Ehe announcement was made that the Presi-
dent Of the Society, Jas. IL. Douthit, would
proceed to deliver the Annual Address. I'm
mediatciy the crowd assembled about the
stand The long rows of benches were filed
mostly with ladies and children, the men
courtesnzly giving precedence to these, and
standing up during the delivery of the Ad-
dress themselves.
Mr.. Dsathit's Address was well delivered
and listened to with eager attention by the
vast audience. 1t was an able, peculiarly
suitable And pertinent AddrcsS@tfe coun-
seis and suggestions and the views of an in
telIgent experienced. and a practical farmer
addressed 20 farmers not to tickle their ears
and pandes u any vanity, but for their en-
l~ighaeameat, their benefit, and serious con-
sidcradon, ia the line Of their ayocation.
Unlike the fancy Agricultural Addresses Of
e~lOcutionists, who know comparatively or
actually nothing of agricnltursl pursuits, it
did not tell Of the condition OF system of
~hushandmen in ancient Greece or Rome /;
of the fact that Cincinnatas was called from
his pillow to the helm Of State, andother such
Aammery, 50 frequently paraded on such
eccasionss it spoke of the farming Of these
days, and contained many useful and wise
suggestions for the consideration of men who
live by agricultural pursuits. The Society
acted well and properly in selecting a farm
er to deliver the address; and the good ex-
ample ought hereafter to b. copied, not only
by this Society. but by the State Society, and
all Agricultural Societies in the State. We
give the Address entire on the first page Of
this paper, and commend it to the attention
Of al, but particularly to the farmers among
cur readers.
The address concluded the large crowd
zdispeksea-some TO the Pavilion to see the
display there; others to the stock groands,
and others yet to stroll generally abouti
sightseeing. There were at least 1000
souls assembled, and certainly never did SC
many eongregate with better order and de-
corum preserved Throughout. 1t was re-
marked lint not an angry word was heard
during the Fair, and that no breach Of good
orderwas committed.
Tho afternoon Of the first day wasdevoted;
at the Pavilion, to the examination by the
appointed Committees, of the many articles
enlisted at the stock ground and track, to
the examination and trials Of speed of the
Ape racers brought IA friendly competition.
Aapsssed Of pleasantly, and the day closed
most promisingly FOR grand time on the
day Succeeding But man proposes, God
di5posss.
Wednesday dawned with almost clear sky
and token of . bright, sunny day. Again
the roads were lined with teams and vehieleu
md c~oaseyanees Of every description, hur-
ryingsto the Fair. Exercises there we're to
open at 9 O'Clock of morning. There we're