Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-09-21
Rates OF Advertising:
The Fair at Craftsbury.

The fair of the Black River Valley Ag-
riculmral and Mechanical Society, was held
at Craftsbury last Wednesday and Thurs
day, and which we had the pleasure of at
tending The weather could not possibly
have been more propitious, if we may ex-
cept a little extra heat, which made it ra-
thcr unpleasant to fat women and indolent
bodied men. but as the weather was so
much more favorable than it was year
ago people did not feel to grumbe at the
transition from that which was cold, wet,
damp and cherries, TO an era Of bright
and JOYOUS sunshine Notwithstanding
the beautiful weather, however, the num-
Der of people attending the fair was alto
vether too small to make it rs successful rs
one could have desired This is attributa-
Bile to the fact that the farmers are yet far
behind in their harvesting, and they felt
like improving all the sunshine there was,
for all are aware that until quite lately it
has been exceedingly rare this summer
The show Of stock, vegetables, mechanical
wares, and womcns work, was mcager, vet
the universal voice declared that they were
generally excellent, and 50 far as our judg-
mcnt goes, it comedies with the general
expression, and we hope to see much of it
brought to the county fair to be held here
Tuesday and Wednesday Of this week.
The cattle exhibited were good, so were
the horses and colts, while the calves were
beyond all praise; in fact, they rather ex-
Ceeded in quality those shown on the same
ground year ago when it was said that
they were the best seen at any fair held in
this section of the state. James Vance of
Albany exhibited three colts, all being the
offspring Of the mare formerly owned by
Rev. j. II. Woodward, and which was cap
tured from the rebels when engaged with
the Vermont Cavalry, and by the officers
of that regiment presented to the parson
as a reward for the pious manner in which
he on many occasions burned his powder
in front of rebel batteries. She is Il noble
blooded animal and was there with her
family. We understand that Mr. Vance
has been offered $500 for the sucking colt
Jabez Pinuey showed matched pair of
deep blood bays, which attracted the atten.
ton of the crowd, and they received the
first premium. Samuel ingalls, also had &
noble pair of carriage horses which We
1hn =. Il
Lyon showed q couple of black Bcrkshir,
pigs, a little over four months old, which
he purchased Of Carlos Pierce of Stanstead
that attracted much attention; they were
very heavy. Among the good stock we OBJ
served noble two years old native heifer
owned by ARA White Of Craftsbury, which
the old gentleman seemed to feel proud of
as he had reason to. A. A. Randall exhib
tied some Of his noble cows, and a calf bu
seven months old, which he claims will
weigh 700 lbs f, L. Hastings also exhib
tied pair Of grade Durham calves sever
months old, that weighed 600 lbs. each
and which he sold to Mr. Waterman o.
Hydepark, for $50. 5 c. Corey had som
calves that we think fully up to those sol
by Mr.. Hastings; they are now owned b.
|. d. II. Collins.
There were other horses and cattle wor
thy Of special mention, and which wesho'
be pleased to make, but we were unable t
find out who owned them; it was not on
intention to slight anybody or anything.
Below is list Of the premiums award