The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-10-25
THE CLARKSBURG FAIR.
s e G. OND ID A v.
THE TRIALS OF SPEED.
Of the Exhibition.

CLARKsBURG, W. Va, Oct. %, 1861 !
The Fair at this place closed to-day.
The number of persons in attendance
was much larger than yesterday. 1t
was generally understood that the best
displays of stock of all kinds would
be made to-day, and as a consequence
many persons who could only spare
the time for single visit, postponed
coming until to-day. l have heard the
crowd variously estimated at from four
to six thousand. Taking the lower es-
innate as the correct one, it shows the
deep interest that is being felt in this
new enterprise by vast numbers of the
people of this region.
THE STOCK EXHIBITED.
The stock on exhibition to-day made
a goodly display, both in number, quail
ty and variety. Cattle, of course, were
on hand in large quantities and of very
superior grade. The reputation Of this
portion Of West Virginia as cattle
growing region has always been high,
and upon this occasion that reputation
was we'll sustained. What speaks well
for the stock growers of Harrison and
surrounding counties is the fact that no
particular effort was made to procure or
tatten animals for this Fair. Those shown
were such as the country is capable of
producing without special effort on the
part of growers, and when | say that
they would do credit to any similar ex-
hibition, you will be able to form some
idea of the general grazing advantages
of this region, as well as of the care
and enterprise of the cattle men.
In horses, the display was good, con-
sidering the short notice and the slight
c,:ort made to bring together animals of
note, either for speed, appearance or
breed. The time made at the pacing
and trotting matches to-day, although
not near so good as would have been
made on good track, properly arrang-
ed, was very fair. The award of the
premiums upon these entries, gave
very general satisfaction. Not having
a list of the awards at hand, l ain
unable to make that special'mention of
successful entries which would be salts
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due to theaexhibitors. may say, how
ever, that the Wheeling horses, among
which noticed Bob. Smith and Flying
Cloud, kept up their ancient fame in
the happiest manner.
The quality and number of sheep on
exhibition was the theme of general re-
mark. To those unacquainted with the
advancement recently made by this
section in ol-growing, the display in
this department was absolutely aston
ishing. The business is yet in its in
fancy here, but as it natures with time
and the capacities Of this region are de-
velOped by actual trial, Harrison will
certainly take high rank among the
wool growing counties of the country.
AS l stated on yesterday, the exhibit
in the mechanical line is somewhat
limited. Manufacturers had not suhi-
cient notice of the Fair to enable them
to make suitable arrangements for fill
ing up the department assigned them.
CONCLUSION. 90.
The Fair Just held was generally un-
derstood to be aDsort of experiment,
and it is gratifying to know that it has
Deeu ulSuly SuCCcooiul. luo HlduaStTS
are delighted with the results of their
fist effort, and will now prosecute the
enterprise with renewed zeal. Large
and convenient buildings will be built;
the grounds will be materially improv-
ed, and the track so graded and enlarg
ed, az to he made perfectly satisfactory
to all who may hereafter desire to pat
ronize the Association.
The gentlemen to whom is to be re-
ferred the organization of this society
have worked faithfully and diligently,
and although they have labored under
all the disadvantages of inexperience,
they have accomplished all, and more,
than was expected from their
first efforts. They have succeed
ed in their undertaking, and here
after, the Fair of tho Clarksburg Agri-
cultural Association will be permanent
institution. They will not only be pro-
ductive of immediate benefit to the
country in which they are held, but they
will be q source of pride and gratifca-
tion tothe people Of the State at large.
Your SPECIAL.