The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-10-31
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural
Fair.
, Corresponding ofthe Richmond Dispatcb.1
WINCHESTER, FREDERICK Co.. VA..1

1NcHEsTER, FREDERICK Co.. FA.,}
49, Oct. 9th, 1870.
The Fair of the Shenandoah Valley Agri.
cultural Society opened here yesterday.
there was q propitious opening-the day
being favorable and the grounds admirably
situated for purposes of exhibition. The
genegal appearance of the FAIR grounds
reflects great credit upon the society. This
is the first Agricultural Fair that has been
held in this portion of the Valley since the
close OF the war, and it is encouraging in a
high degree to observe the interest mani
tested BY all classes OF our citizens in the
enterprise. The Shenandoah Valley of Yir-
gnia has worldwide reputation for eX.
ccllcnce, quantity, and variety ofagricultu-
raj products, and whilst this whole region
was swept of almost every vestiee Of mate
rial, both in the way of stock and produce,
by the recent war, it is cheering to mark
the evidence of enterprise and industry
that still lend hope to the hearts of our peo-
pie.
Very fine specimens Of cattle are here on
exhibition. Amongst these are superb spe-
cimens of pure blood short-holn Durham
cattle, which took the principal premiums
III this class, seven in number. These cat
tie, fifteen in number, are exhibited by Col.
JAS. NJ. Ransom, Of Jefferson county, and
for size, style, beauty of proportion, and
purity Of pedigree, are not eXcelled upon
this continent.
There is very. large entry Of hogs, p1in.
cipally Of the "Chester white" by Z. B.
Ashbridge, of Chester county, Pa. The
breed, which now seems to be established,
was originated and brought to perfection in
Chester county, Pa. Fourteen pens ol
these were exhibited. The heaviest of these
weigh from five hundred to seven hundred
pounds. ..r. 81
In connection with the exhibition of cat.
tie, | should have mentioned that Samue
l.. Pidgeon, OF Clarke, is the only exhibitor
took two premiums. Dangerfeld Lewis, o.
Clarke, received premium for two-yeal
old Durham heifer.
Fowls, including, twenty different varie
ties, were exhibited.
Franklin Slime, of Clarke, received the
first premium for fine stallion. The second
premium was, / think, received by gen
tleman from Frederick.
There were comparatively few sheep or
exhibition.
wish to call especial attention to the
wines exhibited by Marcus Buck, Esq, o
Warren county. These are Of several va
rieties, made from the pure juice OF the
grape. Mr.. Buck took the first premium
Catawba brandy, choice Catawba grapes
rich and lusciouS-almost as large and darl
as the Concord.
There are on exhibition beautiful speci
mems Of cloths and cassimeres manufactured
by Thomas B. Wood, Esq, Of Fredericl
county.
There were to-day several trials of speed
For rocking and pacing. mile heats, thu
first premium was awarded to A. Lorett
Of Luudoun county, Va; second to A. j
Ridgway, Of Frederick. Second trial (milt
heats, best two out of three, double team
in harness, first premium awarded Il think
TO gentleman from Carroll county, Md.
\ very Interesting feature of the proceed
ings OF the day was trial of lady horse
| manship. Several ladies, beautifully mount
ed and tastetully attired, were competitors
| for the premium--a handsome silver vase
1t was difficult to determine to whom tht
premium should be awarded. In the opin
ion OF the Judges Miss Julia Baker, o
Frederick, was pronounced the successful
| competitor, and to her the vase was accord
| inply awarded; but they also recommended
that Miss Hiett, of Frederick, should re
ceive premium.
| The third trial of speed was o trottin:
match in single harness. Gray Bill, owned
| 10y y. +. Sewers, OF winchester, secuIe'
the first premium.
Agricultural implements of every descrip
ton are on exhibition.
Amongst those receiving premiums W
notice that MIR. j. S. Fiery, OF HagerstoWn
Md, received Il premium for the best drill
1.-The Age y B. c. Finfrock, best saddle
Matthew Pullianl, of Clarke, received pre-
miums for best single and double-shar
| plows, and he also received premiums TO
the best aEH9w ewr and Wg Em gagoFF Dedt frau
best hill side plow, Mr.. Snapp, of Win
chester Geo. c. Thomas, of Clarke, bes
carriage best buggy, c. w. McVicar, 9
Winchester second best buggy, George [
Thomas, of Clarke best thresher and seq
arator, John II. Mckenzie best steam Ell
CINE, NJ. Ii. Burkhart, Of Pennsylvania
best horsepower, John II. Mckenzie.
The exhibition is pronounced by goo
judges to be quite success. 1t is pleasin
G.. M. l..