The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-09-18

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NAV HARMONY FAIB-A GRAND
SUcCEss.-From citizens Of this city,
who were in attendance at the POsey
County Fair. at New Harmony, this
week we learn that it has been a
grand success. The attendance has
been large during the entire week, and
the number present yesterday was
estimated at from seven to eight thou
sand. The fair commenced on Tues
day, aud will be continued to-day.
The display of cattle, hogs and
horses was very good; agricultural
and mechanical implements in fair
display; fancy articles in large assort-
ment. and fruit in magnificent display.
A ball has been given every night,
and Evansville was we'll represented
on each occasion. A ball will also be
given this evening.
All those who have visited the fair
give glowing accounts Of the same,
and we rejoice that it has proven SO
great a success.
The premium for the best bread
was awarded to Miss Nettie Ben
nett. We had the satisfaction Of
eating a piece of the bread last oven
ing, and it was certainly we'll worthy
Of premium. The same lady was
also given the premium for the finest
bouquet.
We are indebted to the Secretary
for the following list Of premiums
Stallion Of any Age-First premium
to VIM. Mercer, of Edwards County,
Illinois.
Mare Of any Age--First premium
to Robson, Of Gibson County.
Gelding Of any Age-First premium
to 7. J, Boren, Of Gibson County.
Mule of any Agc--First premium
to Isaiah Fletcher, of Posey County.
Bull Of any Age-First premium
to Samuel Boren, of Gibson County
Mich Cow-First premium to r. S.
Hornbrook, of Posey County.
Fat Cow-First premium TO Henry
Pote, Of Posey County
Trotting, Mile Heats-First pre-
mium to Payne & Powell, Of Hender.
son, KY; time, 2i38. Second pre-
MUM to Denny 4 Britton, of Warrick
County; time, 2:45.
Pacing-First premium to Homer
Alexander; time 2:32 Second pre-
MUM to Mr. Britton; time, 2:42
Third premium to George f. Beatty
time, 2:42. 81
Match Horses-First premium to
| A. @. Wilkinson, of Gibson County
Second premium to Mat. Nelson, oil
Posey County.
Fastest Horse or Mare, one mile
dash-First premium to Joseph Heak
| Second premium to Wash Stun.
| THE GRAND CARAvAN-CIRcU:
| AND MENAGERIE.-The attractive
combination of amusements known
as james Robinson's Champion
| Circus and Gardner & Kenyon:
Mammoth Menagerie, will come in
Evansville on Monday morning in
grand procession; and, after parading
the principal streets, aud exhibiting
to outsiders their valuable performing
stock and travelling paraphernalia in a
procession some half mile in extent,
the two companies Will proceed to
their colossal tent on Carpenter
Field, near the junction of First
Avenue and Ann Street, where they
will give two Observation-Disclosures
noon and evening,
James Robinson Is known the
world over to be the greatest horse
men in existence, and brings with him
a circus troupe Of rare talent and
variety. The geological department
embraces living wild animals of great
value from every region of the earth
/ For the convenience of the public
the dens containing the wild beasts
are arranged around the rear of the
circus auditorium, leaving avenues oil
sufficient capacity for visitors torevieN
the collection previous to the com.
meneement Of the ring performances
The animals will be fed during the
afternoon entertainment We would
advise those who would avoid the
crowd at night to take their familie:
in the day time