Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-13

New England Agricultural Society.
The saddle race this forenoon was a
poor affair, all Of the harses entered not
starting, and the time made would hard
ly reflect credit on al common draught
horse.
At II a. m.iGov. Paul Dillingham; of
this State took the speakers stand and
in a brief speech introduced Gov. Burn
side of Rhode Island, who was greeted
with loud cheers. The Governor declined
making speech, and gave way to Ex-
Governor Andrew of Massachusetts,, who
arose and commenced the delivery Of the
annual address He was received with
loud applause, and throughout his speech
was frequently Interrupted by cheers and
other enthusiastic manifestations of the
pleasure with which the address was re-
ceived by the thousands Congregated
about the stand The address was
mastery production, full OF practical
hints to farmers and mechanics, and
abounded with very interesting statis-
tics, showing the progress of agricul-
ture and science in New England and the
United States during the past forty years.
The address was rather lengthy occupy
ing nearly two hours in its delivery, but
so interested was the vast audience as
sembled that the entire speech was dis
tinctly audible throughout, and many
regrets were expressed when he took
his seat, so anxious was the crowd to
listen TO him.
AFTERNOON.
This afternoon Austin's famous steam
wagon, which mas been on exhibition
on the grounds during the fair, made
several revolutions around the race
course, and attracted much attention.
othing of Importance occurred from
that time until p. m, when the con-
cluding races of the Fair occurred.
Much amusement was afforded by them,
and large concourse of people, vari-
| ously estimated at from 1000 to 10000,
were present. Just before the races
commenced, a few select personages
congregated upon the stand, and among
them Gen. Devens of Massachusetts,,
whose presence being observed elected
much applause and loud calls for a
speech from him. The General made
few we'll timed and interesting remarks
to the assemblage. He said he was glad
to meet many of his old friends and re-
ceive this testimonial of their kindly
feeling towards him. He went on to
say that he recognized many Of the
faces before him as those with whom he
had fought side by side in the late war,
and after again thanking the audience
for the compliment bestowed on him, he
took his seat amid enthusiastic cheering
and applause.
The first race to come off was for
special prize OF $50, mile heats, best two
in three, for running horses. The en-
tries were as follows:
A. Mccoy, names Morgan stal-
lion, %.
W. W. Chenery, MS. Ally Ru-
rica, l.. l.
NJ. Lawton, ms. FLY Hamble-
tonian.
The race was won in two straight
heats by Rurica. Time, 2:16, 206 IL.
The second race was trotting con-
test for a premium of 500, open to all
horses, mile heats, best two in three, to
harness. For this race the entries were
as follows:
George Maynard, Boston, names
horse Josh Billings, 2. DIR.
Louis Putnam, Brattleboro,
names horse Mazeppa DIR.
w. H. Walker, Brattleboro, MS.
horse Samson, l. l.
In tossing for choice Samson drew the
pole position, which he took and easily
| maintained to the end of the first
heat, coming in ten lengths ahead of
GOSH Billings" At the conclusion
of this heat, the owner of Josh Billings"
consid ering his case hopeless, withdrew
from the contest, and "Mazeppa" not
having appeared at either call of time,
the race was decided by the judges in
favor of Samson"
The next race was for premium of
$500, between the celebrated trotting
stallion Ethan Allen and the mare
"Grace," alias Fearless" of Boston. The
following is summary:
G. c. Maynard, Boston, enters
stallion Ethan Allen, l. l.
L.F. whiscomb, Boston, enters
mare Grace, %.
Time, 2:3S, 2:39 IL.
Grace won the pole at the start, but
before going ten rods was passed by
Ethan. Soon after the mare broke, and
Ethan opened considerable of gap be-
tween them; but upon reaching the
quarter pole Ethan was "up," and the
mare gradually lessened the gap. Be.
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