New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-01


comes; he, after finally surrendering it,
receives the seven per cent bearing GER
tifcate of the bank to hold in lieu Of the
original pledge, and on the sale OF the
bonds, which will be very soon, will re-
ceive the amount which the pledge is given
to secure: the balance to be paid by the
bank to the owner.
LOUISIANA STATE FAIR--EIGETE DAY.
Owing TO various causes the attendance
was not 50 large yesterday as would be
expected on that the only real clear and
beautiful day Of the week. After four p.
NJ, however. when the procession in hon
or of the ratification Of the fifteenth
amendment was finished, the cars upon
the tracks leading to the Fair Grounds were
we'll filled; and large crowd surrounded
the arena and witnessed the contest for
the best matched horses, and that for the
championship as riders by number of
boys under twelve years old, upon ponies,
not over fourteen hands high. The school
children were out all day in goodly num-
bers, as well as children from various or
phan and other benevolent asylums.
The balloon ascension. which was ad-
We rtised to take place on the grounds at
four o'c lock. also attracted many at that
hour, who were disappointed by The nom
appearance of the balloon in time for its
imitation. Il is likely that this amuse-
ment will be added to those Of the many
other attrac tons laid out for day
The fair is now rapidly approaching its
close, there being but three more days for
exhibition. Having witnessed most of the
State and national fairs of America, with
some in other countries, and having be-
come pretty conversant with this one, we
have no hesitation in pronouncing it in very
many particulars a success, as one that
has done much good to the city and State,
benefting directly or indirectly large
numbers Of orr people, and satisfying all
who have the good sense to be satisfied
with the best that can be done under
varied trying circumstances, and not to
expect perfection in the beginning OF
States struggle for existence.
AS already intimated, the live stock
show has not proved extensive, nor could
such be expected. Yet, the number and
excellence of matched horses yesterday
excited attention Of the greatest horse
fanciers. TIE five pairs Of matched hor-
ses for carriage that entered the ring for
the prize. were all Of the very best in the
world. The matched horses ard mares for
buggy were also Of the handsomest.
Messrs. Breaux. Slocomb and Others
with this department, may we'll
feel satisfied with the exposition OF fine
horses. Nor can Mr.. G. ". Dunbar,
OF the department in
which Southern products exclusively
figure, be less satisfied with the excellent |
specimens Of cotton, sugar, syrups, to-
oacco, salt, etc, on exhibition. Certainly, |
t is hoped that a greater competition will
be noted in these and other Southern |
products next year.
The exhibition Of jewelry, pisnofo-tes,
sewing machines, ladies' WORK Of all |
kinds, and the thousand and one other
articles in Department c, together with
hose Of Department D paintings, draw
ngs, photographs, etc. under the super
ntenderce of Mr.. Tyler, is surely al that
his or any o,her man would wish to
uperintend, in both quantity and quality.
The only fault that can in justice be found,
S that larger number Of these articles
re not manufactured in cur city nor in
louisiana,
Similar remarks will apply 10 Depart
cent B, OF NJ. Merriam. Seldom, il ever,
7as better showing made than is here Of
utlery, edge tools, etc, or Of The various
articles il the other classes
f this department., many OF which, as
toves, furniture, clothing, etc, we have
eretofore alluded to.
Of the department OF carriages, bug
les and other vehicles, we Can say but
tile, for it is not great display.
The exhibition Of many things in class
even Of department A, is very creditable,
of fruits in liquor, Louisiana
gs, ETC., in glass, as those put up in New
rleans by Dunbar & Son, which will
GREATER supply the Northern markets in
cad of imported articles. We never
aould 60 beyond this Crescent City for
range flower water, or syrups, or confec-
onery, or favoriug extracts of any name
'ha.ever.
Of the excellency Of the exhibition,
18th regard to all articles in department
!, we have already fully spoken, and none
an say that Superintendent Bailey has not
lere surperabundance of plantation
Of all kinds, of the varied ma
hines for preparing and gathering crops,
nd of machinery for farms and for work
,g in wood and 10 iron. Their names
lone is legion, and we Will not
g rid of the noi.y buzz and
hir of some Of them until long
fter the close Of the exhibition, The
noke from lumber Of their furnaces
eafly blinded visitors Yesterday, even
hen seeking the softer and sweeter nu-
c of Knabe's pianos in the octagonal
uiliing Some were even forced by this
} fee to the tents containing the learned