Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

ne6I wilmington came IN IN 2.lS secO1d, l:29 !;
third, 1929, thus winning the race.
Next on hand came running match between
Prince Henry, entered by 8. a. Currie Queen
Annie, by O. W. McClamny; Ku-Klux. by Henry,
Everett, and sallie Hill, by Geo. Burgwin, (col-
ored)-mile heat. First half mile Prince Henry
ahead, 50 seconds last half mile, Salie Hill,
ahead GO seconds-clamed and awarded race
on distance.
HORSES.
The exhibition Of horses was much better
than we had reasonably anticipated. Many fine
stations, brood mares and match horses we're
presented. None so greatly pleased our eye as
Orphan Boy. fine stallion, entered for beauty
and appearance and breeding, by Mr.. James
Kerr, Of this county. Mr. j. W. st. George en-
tered finely grown filly of two years, and there
were many other pleasing entries.
STOCK.
Principal among the stock were many mag
nifcent Chester hogs, some imported. but many
Of native growth. These gave to our people G.
proper idea OF what may be done by the raising
of proper stock.
POULTRY.
In this department there were many specimens
OF game, brahmss, bantams. seabrighte, and
other rare and improved breeds Wild AID tame
geese, ducks, etc, also were 10 be seen, pre-
sentiDg proper idea OF tho productions of the
farmyard, and also conveying the impression
that it coul be greatly improved upon.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
On the Grounds in proper position were ex-
hibitcd various improved agricultural nipple
ments. Among them were two Taylors c)tton
gins. manufactured by w. s. Clemmons, Brown,
& Co., Augusta, Ga, and exhibited by Messrs.
DeRosset u Co. Of this city; arrow and other
cotton ties etc. Also q Walter A. Woods patent
mower and reaper, of New York. exhibited by
Mitchell, Allen & Co; and By the same parties -
Georgia cotton gin. 4 eulky plow, Cases pat
ent. exhibited by p. L. Smith of Scotland Neck;
plows of all descriptions by Mitchell, Allen Il Go;
cotton plow and scraper exhibited by d. Q. Rich
ardson Of Weldon, pstentee, and many other USE
full articles, among which we mus not fail to no.
tice the cotton prosses Of Beaeleys 4 Brooks
patents, the last named exhibited and maui
featured by Messra. Hart & Bailey of this city.
The latter also exhibited portable miniature
steam fire engine, adapted to tho operation Of
almost any agricultural implement.
Among the manufactured articles We wore
pleased to notice superior no-top buggy and
market cart made by Messrs. Hayden & Handy
Of this city, which should draw q prem. I'D.
number OF cooking stoves were exhibited by Mr.
Ii Nef, together gsith lot Of tea-p0ts bird cages
etc riao and drill press combined, and pat
ent nucilago cup, and an extension screw driver,
Invented By ODDS De&ne, and exhibited by n F
Young, OF Richmond, attracted much attention;
as also was the case Of q number Of flour bags
from the bag mandatory of B&ugbman Bros,
Of Richmond the only establishment Of the kind
South Of the Potomac.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Knabe's y Gtief73 pianos exhibited by Mr..
Heinsberger Of this city alono contested for the
premium. No moro valuable instruments could
have been entered and these must necessarily
obtain the prize OF mort. They are too we'll
known to require description.
ARTICLES OF HOME INDUSTRY.
In this class were many articles entered by our
noble ladies, the result of the skill of their IN
firing fingers. A specimen Of domestic carpet
ing, woven by Mrs. Thos s Ashe of Wadesboro;
embroidered sack by Mrs J Switzerland;
and quilts by Mrs P Murphy and Miss Mary
Seayey, especially attracted us.
PoMoLOGICAL AND HORTICULTURAL STAND.
MIR. Frolich's Stand.-This was the first OBJ
ject that attracted our attention after ascend
ed the first flight Of stairs Of the Exhibition Hail.
being es it was, covered with everything that
could please the lnner man, eye or delight the
human taste in the way of fruits, potatoes,
wines, pumpkins and other vegetable produc-
tons. Above his stand was very Ingenious
design, being frame OF wood covered with the
different species Of grain arranged according to
their color and usefulness. He had also upon
his stand an instrument to measure the quantity
OF sugar in grape juice. piece also to ascertain
the quantity Of alcohol; aso to find the quantity Of
temperature. 1850 pieces OF colorod corn; beans;
all kinds of nuts berries acorns; chinquapin 8;
outside were pine burs, bearing upon it's surface
the inscription, agriculture the most healthful,
the most useful, the most noble employment of
man" -Washington.
2d.-Collection of North Carolina butterflies,
800 different kinds; 3d.-Preserve iellies, pick.
les. vinegar, syrups, cider. IL different kinds
OF grapes. 1G different kinds of apples,-6
kinds of pears. 32ditferent garden seeds
box containing white scuppernong seed which
powdered and ground makes most delightful
draught like Java coffee. Box containing early
rose Irish potatoes, also, Bohemian sweet
potatoe,
Pumpkin man, a very ingenious pumpkin
in human shape. We think Mr.. Froelioh
deserves the heartfelt thanks CT the AS
ISOLATION for his great exertions and his WONDER
full success in the arrangement of his agricultur-
al productions, aud he deserves great crodt for
his energy, engenuity and interest in our Fair
MISCELLANEOUS.
medicine chest, complete, from thu drug
store of Messrs. " Lippitt & Co. is worthy Of
notice. Also quantity of pure charcoal, oil and
spirits of turpentine distilled from the wood by
Stanley. Candies, a rare assortment by
Charlie Banks, the popular confectioner. and
made by his own hand. Flour, hominy, meal,
bran, corn, flour, shorts etc, from the extensive
mills of Mr. Oldham of this city.
D. A. Smith-A walnut set Of bedroom fur
niture tho only recommendation we give
is an impartial inspection of his furniture store,
George Myers needs recommendation from
US. Brown i Anderson the came. G. Il. Banks
the same-we all know them.
Wilmington Cadets-Of course they did well,
General Colston being Commander.
A. Il. Blacks Stand-Cotton stalks the best
we have seen. Mr. Black uses Buie's fertilizer,
and thinks it the best. He also has Japan
clover, which we think deserves inspection and
is good for grazing; also, Jersey sweet potatoes
67 bushels to one-third of acre.