The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-02

interest In the fair, and have on exhibition q
large assot tment Of all the improved instruments
and implements In the hardware line. The cutlery
in their showcases Is Of every style, and OF the
highest order, particularly the case.knfves for
table use: Fancy pistols Of the most improved
pattern, and all the conveniences for sporting,
are to be seen here, not to mention those small
pocket PISTOLS partly covered witA leather, SO
often carried, and pulled out BY the most peace.
ful men. A very handsome card stand, and the
most exquisite Japanned walters, completed one
Of the most attractive stands at the fair.
The exhibition Of agricultural implements Is
much larger than any other class OF articles, and
Messrs. J. E. Adger i Co. are here likewise fully
represented. Their lot Of ploughs Is comp etc,
and comprise al Of the latest and most improved
patterns. Their trucks Of all sizes patent rice
drills and culeivators, are wonders In their way
for saving human labor and doing everything by
horsepower. Their hsrrows on exhibition are
worthy OF, particular attention, especially the
Nishwiltz pulyerizing and the Monroe circular
harrow, and the drills for sowing grain and
spreading fertilizers require mechanics to appre-
ciate them. The specimens Of orn.shellers and
fedder-cutters are numerous and complete, and
challenge the attention Of the practical farmer.
The engine built by Mr.. James N. Eason Of this
city, for the Wando Company, Is model Of de.
sign and workmanship. 1t Is OF eighty horse
power, and in complete ruaning order. o. -,
Near this are the articles exhibited by Mr.. G.
Graveley. His stock Of pIoughs, trucks, corn.shel
ers and fodder.cutters Is complete and extensive
Among his specimens are pateArditch cleaner
for two horses, and several harrows OF ingenious
model, and the most highly improved pulverizlng
capacities. Everything In the agricultural line Is
here, except steam plough. Moving machines,
rice drills and water coolers, all stand around
Cooking as significant as possible and last Of all,
huge stump extractor, requiring to be seen to be
properly appreciated, although any one who has
made the professional acquaintance OF dentist
will understand perfectly the principle on which
It works.
The machinery Is being put up and several gins
are already in position. Among them Shaw's cot
ton gin and huller exhibited by BrodIe Il Co. The
improved Griswold cotton gIn by the improved
O. W. Massey, and the Fever falling Mccarthy. q
splendid piece OF workmanship By our accom-
plished master mechanic, W. S. Henerey, attract
universal attention.
OUTSIDE.
Having concluded our survey Of the tables, the
lateness OF the hour admonished Us that the races
were about to take place. Leaving the building by
one OF the western doors, we picked our way
among the TENTS saluted by the loud voices shout
ing the praises Of the learned pig, boaconstrlc-
tors, Irish giant and fair Circassian, towards the
grand stand.
On our route thlther we stopped TO examine the
stock at the stables. There were but few horses.
Among these that celebrated stallion, Jonce
Hooper was s'proudly eminent" and pair OF
draft horses, dark bay and gray, entered BY ].
G. q. Clausscn, OF this city, were much admired.
Passing on we came to 6ne show OF pigs. White
Chesters predomInated, and among them, Beau
ty.n entered by E. L. Roche; ASHLEY" and
"BIanchen by C. B. Sigwa!d. OF this city, and q
splendid boar. by Mr. Thomas Wood OF Doe Run,
Pa, attracted much attention. The latter gentle
man also entered six Southdowu sheep, all for
warded from his farm In Pennsylvania, the
quality or whose mutton and wool needs no COM
ment.
The cows were few In number and OF nall size.
or these grade cow was entered BY Mrs. George
Chisolm, and calf OF the same specie entered by
Mrs. W. L. Trenholm; Devon cow by ]. c. H.
clausseu, of our city, and nne team OF oxen by
J. H. Dent, OF Columbia, were the principal.
RAcB.
Arriving at last at the grand stand, we took our
seats and saw the stock brought up and entered.
The race was q mile dash, with three entries-hr
orawford's bny geldtig, Mr.. Grants bag geading,
and Mr. whita8er's brown colt. After several
false starts the three at last got Oh at the tap OF
the drum in nne style. Mr. Grants bay was quick
ly left In the rear and an exciting contest began
between the remaining two the colt having the
lead. Along the talf.mile stretch the excitement
gradually increased, and when they turned OIL
the home stretch, neck and neck, the grand STAND
was wild with excitement. Aloud cheer hailed
Mr.. Crawford's bay as he came IN, winning by
length, and making the mile In IN, l2'f Sec
The end OF tn race was signal for breaking
up, and the crowd streamed towards the grand
building.
In this connection, 1t Is proper to observe thas
the balcony on the Outside OF the grand e1hsol.
ton hall, arranged for the accommodation OF
visitors, was not as much occupied as 1t ought 70
have been Perhaps 1t was due toa misunder!
standing. The price OF admission to the talcony
Is only LWeuty-uf0 Cohs,t aoe AAsSt -
emily advertised, The races can be witnessed
from this point with great satisfaction, and
long walk TO the Clubhouse be rendered unneces-
sary.
FINALLY,
No one who visited the fair yesterday, has any
but words OF praise to bestow. Citizens OF Ma
con. Atlanta and Augusta, at all OF which places
State fairs have been held, concede that lot
beauty OF arrangements, accommodation OF
guests. and convenience OF visitors, the present
occasion Is q model, and we have no doubt tha1
In all OF its aspects, fair week In Charleston Will
be referred to aa one OF the pleasant episodes OF
lIfe not only In the experience OF our own citi-
zens. but in the experience OF the great masses
who are nocklng ,hIther from other localities
within and without the State.
THK MOUNT PLEASANT FERRY.-Attention Is
invited to the change OF schedule to DO observed
by the Mount Pleasant and Suuyan's slano
Ferry during fair week.
Ho For FORT SUHTER.--The pleasant little
steamer Pocosln will make daily trips 70 for'
Sumter this week for the accommodation OF visl
tors to the fair. For particulars, see advertise
ment In another column. q.
OBsrRUcrTNG THE SrpEwALK.-Wm. Grosser
the telescope man, was arrested last night lor oo
structlng the sidewalk near the Academy OF Mo
sIc and .paye security for his appearance thi