The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-10-27


Yesterday morning dawned rather unpro-
pitious for enthusiastic individuals, and az
about 8 O'Clock the rain came down In
drizzley irregular showers which had the
effect TO dampen the ardor of all. Eotwith-
standing the unpleasant weather, very
respectable number of visitors were present
principally engaged in making entries.
This being the first day, Of course it was
spent mostly in arranging the various
departments, though the Board of Directors
and SUperintendents of departments have
been assiduous in their labors to have every
thing in readiness.
The different departments are well filled,
but the indefatigable directors like the
street-car drivers, can . find room for one
more" even up to the last day; butt is ear
idly as possible.
The machinery shed is well filed with
machinery for all kinds of labor, and IL viii
repay any one upon the grounds TO give this
department a thorough inspection. The
first story of the Grand Hall presents fine
appearance in labor saving implements, ag-
ricultural products, models OF new inven-
lions, and about 80 bales ofcotton.
upstairs presents a splendid array of
fancy articles calculated to please the eve
and instruct the understanding; every con-
ceivable article of embroidery and needle
work, manufactured goods, fruits, wines.
pictures. musical instruments, penmanship,
ETC., etc.
In the machinery shed we were pleased
to meet Maj. Barry, of Copiah county, who
l.. l. 1t
which the Msjo- asserts will plant anything
from a mustard seed to lint cotton. DIR.
Semple. of Franklin county, also exhibits a
Seed Planter for which he claims many
superior points.
Mr.. Jackson, of Rankin county, exhibits
Buggy Plow that he proposes shall eclipse
anything in the blowing line.
III. Dudley Coleman exhibits his unsur-
passed and universally known, coleman
Corn MILL" His advertisement will be
found elsewhere in this paper.
The working of the machinery depends
on one of Owen, Lane e. Dyer's immense rs
horse power engines, shipped from Hamil-
ton, Ohio, for the purpose. The display OF
plows, cultivators, gin-stands, pumps and
everything in the machinery line is large
and complete.
On the first floor of the main building
Mr.. G. johnson makes splendid display
for Mr.. G.. ID. Subway, in saddles, harness.
whips, leather, and Surroundings. Here is
exhibited the premium saddle for boy rid
ers, also the premium saddle for lady riders,
and the gold-mounted spurs for the best
display of Workmanship. The well-known
jewelry house of Z. A. Tyler, of New Or
leans, will to-day, have on exhibition
their magnificent display Ofjewelry and sill
verware, in whose showcase may be seen
three special premiums i'm solid silver for
the objects indicated by the printed card
attached to each premium.
The Grover q Baker and Singer Sewing
Machine Companies have fitted up hand
some drapery around their respective ma
chimes, and present coy, inviting bowers
for the ladies to rest themselves aud at the
same time receive instruction. in the art OF
operating the machines.
Mr.. Hatch, of the Central Nurseries, has
n splendid display of hot-house plants flow :
ers, etc, but viii make large additions to-
day and Tomorrow.
The track is in splendid order, and gentle
men having race stock made good use of ii
yesterday afternoon.
To sum up, the Fair promises TO be per-
feet success in all its departments, aud the
managers deserve the thanks Of the public
for the unselfsh labor they have devoted TO
the interests of the people of the whole
State.
SALOONS,
are numerous, and anything that the heart
of man can crave, either to ear or drink,
may be had for the trouble of walking after
it.