Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-11-04
The Nstisssl Asricui,mafrair and Horse
AhoM-The First Trial of Sneed


OF ladies and gentlemen who, before the trials
ef speed commenced. were looking over the
articles already on the ground. A prominent
entrance) 300 feet in length. and 40 in width.
The hall Is beautifully decorated, and the ar
ticles make fine show. Among others on ex-
hibition are the following entries
Mr.. T. Mcllray, l45 Perry street, New ork,
enters two Invalid and fracture bedsteads, aud
a surgical operating table-capital arrange
inert, adapted for the ease and comfort OF
invalids: several fine specimens Of John w.
Murrell's celebrated "Lone Jack" Lynch
burg, Va, smoking tobacco; bed -quilt, by
Mrs. Everett; washing and rinsing machines,
mince-meat chopper, metallic cap bed bottoms,
comet can openers, &C., by Home Manufac-
turing Company, Few York one case Of native
wine b!tters, demiiohn OF pure Cabinet whisky,
Gautier, Washington, d. o.: leather work
basket, with wax fruit, by Mrs. Anna Hahn;
three beautiful embroidered corsets, blue silk,
Solferlno merino, ana white coutel, embroi-
dered with silk, by Mrs. j. X. Shedd, 3l3
street-these articles seemed to attract the
special attention of the ladies; sample leaf
tobacco, by DIR. G. w. Dorsey. Calvert county,
Md; sample seed corn, by Charles Weaver,
Washington, ID. g., one corn planter and rake,
by ]. ID. Cassidy, Hardingville, New Jersey:
bed quilt, by Mrs: Thomas Wilson, ID G; two
ratus, by Smith & McGowan; a large lot of
splendid tin-ware, con assisting of housekeepers'
utensils of every description, by Francis B.
Rogers, philadelphia: Also, set Of dairy
fixtures and railroad milk cans, from the
establishment of Mr.. Rogers. Mr.. X. @.
Browning exhibits for the Home Manufac-
turing Company. of New York, patent
washing machines, and some universal
clothesrinsers. Bibb & Co., OF No. 80 Light
street, Baltimore, exhibit an improved ar.
Messrs. John p. Dennis &c Co., Of this city
enter an elegantly flushed buggy. This vehi.
Gle is a new style, square box, no top buggy.
The body of the wagon is polished black. while
carmine and lake colorirg is used for the run
ming gear; velvet maroon cushions assist in the
beauty and appearance OF the vehicle. 1t is OF
Washington man ufac!ure, and this, in itself, is
fact worthy OF passing notice. The manu-
facturers enter 1t at the Agricultural Fair to
compete for the premiums with the Northern
made buggies. A splendid business wagon by
Mr.. Thomas Young, Of this city is exhibited,
which for its staunch appearance, the strong
manner of its con instruction. and its lightness
withal, deserves special mention. reaper
and mower, by Mr.. j. p. BarthOlow, arrived,
and " i'll be put together to day. Mr. Bartho-
low will also deposit for exhibition other fine
specimens ofagricultural implements. At the
lower end OF Floral Hall, James Wormley has
been allowed the privilege OF supplying re-
fIeshments, and has table set sin his own
style" Outside of Floral Hall, and inside of
the race course enclosure, are located the pens
for small stock. These are not yet occupied,
with the exception of a few, In which are
housed nun Der OF fine hogs and pigs, entered
by different parties. Here also are erected
tents. one of which has 4 sign, ladies Re-
turing Room" which is nicely furnished, aud
in charge of a colored woman. A barber has
also erected tent, and hung out his tri-col.
ored pole.
In the stables are a number of valuable
horses. among them the magnificent sorreII
stallion Conductor, owned by Gen. Falrfax,
OF Va. THIS fine animal Is but eight years old,
and is valued at SlU,0O0. The black horse
Gen. Butler, owned by Mr.. Revere, is we'll
known ell over the country, as also Mountain
Maid and Slas Rich Then comes the m.
Lucy, b. z. Long Legs, a ten mile horse, b. m
10. Gales, br. m. Polly Ann, &. Guernsey,
b q. Red Rover. & &. Coldwater Billy, Gray
Eagle, D. m Fanny Allen, b: g. Frank. g. s.
IroDsides, b. m. Belle of Washington, b. m
Josephine, Brown George, Kingston, and Lady
kossuth.
AT 9 O'Clock the Executive COMMUNICATION
Horace Capron, Charles Huguely, W. g.
Cropiey. VIM. II. BIZ h, George Calvert, and
Thomas T.. Lloyd, held a meeting and selected
the Judges for the race of the day, which was
for the District purse OF S4OO to the first horse
by the committee to act as judges were Colonel
Rotert Teel, MAJOR q. T. King, and Mr.. b.
Rany. OF unRstown, Ohio. The Judges hav-
ing wee ned the drivers, (eech Of whom had to
carry las pounds,) proceeded to their stand
and called the horses up for the race, and they
a. appeared follows: Black mare Lady EIinor.
driven by Allen Dorsey; bay mare Lady Bright
wood, driven by Thomas W. Williams: and the
black horse General Sherman, driven by o. w.
Dimmock.
The mare Bessie was entered but withdrawn
for Iameness.
AT , O'Clock the bell was rung for the race
to commence, and some time was lost in
deavoringto score for the first heat and dis
position was shown TO Jockey Hoyt, as the
little black mare was the favorite. Finally,
however, start was made, with Elinor in the
Lead, which she maintained during the heat
holly pursued py Moscow, who led nerI
neck and neck rice down the home stretch
The gray, however, broke when opposite the
distance post, and Elinor came in about a
length ahead. winning the race in 2:i1%-good
time, in consideration OF the heaviness Of the
track.
IN the second heat Lady Brightwood led off,
followed by Moscow and Sherman, Elinor
lart At the first turn the black mare broke
badly. and before the quarter pole was reached
she was left we'll behind. BY good driving
Hoyt urged her to her work. and before reach
Ing the half mile she had collared Sherman;
passing hlm. she left Brightwood behind. and
collared Moscow. with whom she trotted neck
and neck past the three. quarter pole. On the
home stretch pretty race was had. Elinor
and the gray neck and neck, with Sherman
close behind Elinor, who got in ahead, how.
ever, and won the heat In EASY.
In the third neat, Sherman started ahead
followed by Elinor. who breaking badly. gave
chance to BriRhtwood and Moscow. Sher-
man, however, kept the lead until a short ois-
lance from the home stretch. when be was
colored by Moscow, who was folio wed closely
by Elinor. Sherman. however, came in neck
abe ad, and " IS awarded the heat in 2.5Ox
The fourth heat was looked for with much
interest, as all present felt that it would be the
last chance for the brave little black mare,
who, although full OF pluck. showed signs OF
weakness. After spending about half an hour
in jockeying HOyt, (who, however had been
''posted, y the word ssEo' was given, and the
little mare took the lead, ana trotted her mile
as squarely as ever mile was trotted. Sne did
not make skip. although closely pressed by
Sherman, who from the half to three. q uarter
post, was neck and neck with her. She came
down the home stretch two lengths ahead, and
won the heat and race in 2:i5 4. Sherman took
the second purse.
Should the weather prove favorable TO. day,
land notice will be given by the flags on Viii
lards and the Metropolitan being disp aged at
one O'Clock II the race Ia TO come off the great
ten mile trot for 81, 600 will take place at two
O'Clock. The horses entered for this great race
are Lucy. entered from Philadelphia: Long
Legs, entered from New York, and Belle OF
Baltimore, from Baltimore.
FORKPAUGH's PRoCRssIoN.-The procession
OF ForepauRh's mammoth menagerie and CIR
Gus combined, passed up the avenue this morn
ing, and was most imposing in every respect.
The camel, the baby elephant, the ponies with
their monkey riders, The spiendidly costumed
male and female riders mounted on beautifully
decorated horses and carrying banners, the
long line OF wagons containing q large coIlec-
ION OF wild animals, all came in for q fair
share Of attention. The collection of animals,
and birds, and wild beasts connected with this
circus IL eaid to comprise thpe hundred and
twenty five different species, and their eques-
trian corps includes some Of the most noted
members OF their professional host Of old favor