Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-10-23

] pOrtl0ned, ana certainly pos
sesses eminent merits as q
saddle horse, as in his gaits
for paciug, fox-trotting, singie-footing
and general saddle qualities, he
surely possesses fastness as merits, but
otherwise he is not equal TO his com.
petitor. The several other entries fol
the same premium of course were mol
considered, and consequently need
not be mentioned here.
The next entry was for the best
two-year old stallion, which was
very easily Won by a small,
neat, well-made, light-footed roam
colt, named Champagne Charlie" +"
owned by Jay Church, of Senatobia,
Desoto county,, Mississippi. He is a
perfect picture Of activity, and can
make his mile In less than three min
utes; probably the fastest colt now in
North Mississippi. As the song goes,
champagne Charlie is his name,'
and for sparkling brilliancy, he
Will sustain it against almost any
competitor. He will be on
exhibition AT the Shelby County Fair,
and the best stock of Tennessee will
have to be present TO beat him. The
next best and most Interesting exhibit
tiOn was show of young colts under
one year Of age. There were but three
entries, but they were all colts of the
prettiest pattern Of horse-fesh ever
brought before any tribunal for exam
ination. Mr.. Oglesby, of Sardis, en-
tered beaqtifAr black horse eolt sired
by SteWart!s horse, who had just taken
the premium oyer BoYdre's fine
blooded bay 81 Rehel, and whose dam
had carried off the blAe ribbon against
all competitors only a few minutes be,
fore. Mr.. Weems, of pesoto county,
entered splendid, trim-footed, blood
ed, heavy, well-built sorrel mare colt,
five months old, perfect beauty, Of
polish and unique finish, sired by
Rowdre's "Rebel," which attracted
the admiration Of everybody that
beheld it: r. f. ! Ward, Of
Senatobia, entered General Patton
Anderson a bay horse colt, seven
months old, probably the finest, pref.
tiegt. end most compactly built speci-
men Of fine stock NOW In Mississippi,
or any other State, also sired by
Rebel, which was so well shown as to
fake the blue ribbnn, in less time than
it would take to describe the alodus
operaHdi Of the performances he dis
played 10 carry or his well earned
laurels. Alone, on the same day, Mr..
Ogiesby tcGi. ~ G.. the premium for the best
mare, but be lost it ON the colt, Mr.,
WARTS bay cGit afterwards brought
his dam in and, through his own mer-
its, took even the first premium for
her. The awards were received with
loudest applause and widest en-
thusiasm of the entire audience.
A tie was made on the fastest pacing
stock. Time-qHe mile in four min-
utes, between an old black horse of
Capt. Rufiin, son of your Col. Ruffin,
AMI a bright young sorrel, the name
of whose owner we could not learn.
Capt. Ruf1in, fully believing his horse
had gained the race by at least one
second, would not ALLOW his horse to
again contest the matter, and there
fore allowed the premium 10 go by
default.
other premiums were awarded,
WHICH will be given tomorrow.
In the ornamental department, the
competition for excellence in ladies'
handiwork was lively and spirited.
Some of the prettiest specimens of
patchwork quilts, embroidered, that
we ever saw, were spread before the
admiring gaze of all hekGlders
Mrs. Arnold, of Senatobia, had one
On exhibition which required over six
months in its eompletiGn, and en-
hraoed oyer .fplTteeR thousand pieces
in its construction, Miss Todie Wal
ton, of the same neighborhoOd, how
ever, took the premium over this
splendid piece of artistic architecture,
By presenting something of probable
superior excellence.
Cowperthwait, Chapman & Co., of
Memphis, received first diploma for
best specimen of printing; Heinrich
4 Bro, also of Memphis, for confec-
tioneries, oaldie=, wines, fancy liquors,
etc.; Allison Brothers, for best speei-
men of finished cutlery; Madame De
fonfard, diploma for best patterns and
stamped goods in millinery; John L.
Eichberg & Co., diploma for stoves,
tinware, etc.; R. D. Ward, for Ggyi
eultqral indictments, seeds, etc. /;
r. G. Craig, for best corn-sheller, pat
ent pidws, ana other improved appli,
Gnces in agriculture. A premium for
the best eotton-planter was awarded to
Col. Banks, of Desoto, although he
was strongly opposed by Mr.. Saun-
ders, of Desoto, who has lately patent
ed a most excellent machine, which
possesses superior merits. The eon-
test for the best bale of cotton was
highly interesting, and commanded
the fullest attention of farmers, buy
ers, spectators, and dealers generally.
The judges appointed were exclusive
ly from Memphis, representing the
first.cotton and commission houses of
your city-Mr. Moore, of Stanton &
Moore; 4. ]. Roach, of A. J. Roach &
Co.; Mr.. Ward, of Parker, Ward &
Co.; Mr.. Clark, of Clark, Ely & Co.
The award of the first premium was
made to Mr.. Flaut, of Pamela, which
rapked fair middling, and was most
elegant specimen of what Mississippi
can produce in the staple.
a full list of premiums will probably
be published tomorrow.