Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-10-18
MIsSISSIPPg.
The Fair al Sardis---GFeat Prepa-
raticns. ID.
A Gala Time Expected---A Radical
Convention.

SARDIs, October 1.-The engrOssine
topic of conversation here at this tiInt
is the Fair, which, commencing on
Tuesday next, the 18th inst, will con
tinue throughout the week, and which
already gives hopeful promise of prov
ing a complete success. Much credit
is due Mai. J. F. Simmons, the Pre;i-
dent of the Fair Association, and tAo
members ofthe Executive Committee,
for the energy and zeal displayed by
them in the discharge Of their several
duties. To their untiring efforts,
Offentimes eXerted at the sacrifice ol
their personal interests, we are in-
debted for the success which has been
thus far achieved. a brief extension
of the time for the holding of the Fair
would be desirable, for the buildings
are not all in a completed state, but 1t
was thought better to hold the Fair,
even though everything might not be
exactly in "apple-pie order" rather
than disappoint expectations by a
p0stponement. The plan of tile
grounds is the very finest in the State,
and the arrangement of the buildings
the most superior.
The main structure consists of a
large octagonal hall three stories in
hight, from opposite sides Of which
four spacious wings branch of. These
wings constitute the apartments in
which articles for exhibition will he
displayed. By means Of the central
hall communication between these
apartments is made easy. Besides
this main building, two very tasteful
cottages have been erected-One TO
be used as the Presidents Office, the
other designed for the accommodation
of the ladies. Nor should the music
stand be omitted; an airy, graceful
structure in pagoda style, from which
an excellent band from Memphis Will
discourse eloquent music for the deleC-
tation of the crowds that will be pres
ent. 4 speeding track has been
laid off, on which rival steedS VIII
contest for premiums. Commanding
4 full view of the track, convenient
seats have been erected amply suffi-
cient for the largest crowds likely to
he present. Every convenience for
visitors has been fOreseen and pro-
vided, even to the telegraph
facilities. Colonel Coleman, Man
ager Of Western Union Tel
egraph Company, having kindly
consented to place an instrument on
the grounds, thus afiOrdiug through
the wires of the NJ. and T. r. II. Com
pany telegTaphic communication with
any desired point. "Great eXpecta-
tions" are entertained of the numbers
that will be drawn rom q distance I'D
witness this exhibition Oftho products
of agricultural and mechanical skill,
not a few of whom are looked for
from your city. For the accommOda-
tiOn of visitors from Memphis, the NJ.
and Il. r. Il. Company offer every de-
sired facility. BESIDES the regular
trains, of which two arrive and de-
part both ways daily, the Company
will put on a special train during the
Fair, Leaving Memphis ut 30 am,
and returning, leaving Sarlis at 4:l0
pm. This Will prove Il great cOnVe-
nience to the many in your city who
may wish to attend the Fair here;
and let me add that in all my expert.
ence in railroad travel, | have never
met with more CentlemaHly and
Obliging conductors than those who
"puuch the tickets" on the NJ. and L.
X. r., viz: Cain. ChildreSs, Glenn and
Kirby. The gentlemanly bearing OF
these officials, particularly TO the la
dies who have been frequently placed
in their charge, has won FOR them
gOlGsu opinions from their Oft obliged
passengers.
During the progress OF the Fair, the
readers Of the APPEAL shall be Kept
as well posted as To its proceedings,
and in such other matters of interest
that NAV occur here, as the ability of
your correspondent will warrant.
a Radical County Convention was
held yesterday at Pamela for the pur-
pose Of ROmin3ting candidates for the
Legislature aud faF county offices.
The assemblage was mOnstr6us IN the
matter of negroes, the number pres
ent being estimated at nearly three
thousand; very few whites, less than
fifty beng Hesent. a scalawag
named NanceYRyas nominated for the
Legislature; n5nOminatiOn was made
for the Senate. That will be made at
an adjourned Convention, TO be held
at Charleston Rfo weeks hence.
PHENlN.