New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-28
THE TEXAS STATE FAIR.
Opening Day, May 2e.

ton of Texas was formally inaugurated
this morning at the Fair Grounds, located
in the southwestern portion of the city.
The weather was in every sense of the
word auspicious, nnless the suns rays were
found rather too warm at noon. At half
past nine the gateways were thrown open
and long line of private and public We
hicles began to empty their living freight
within the inclosure.
THE FAIR PARK
embraces about eighty acres, located, as
above stated, in the southwestern part of
the city, and accessible by carriages through
our principal street, and by horse and steam
railway.
THE BUILDINGS
are of the most substantial character, and,
after the test of this morning, it may be re-
marked that they are mmodious enough
for the holding of State fair. The largest
of these buildings is called the Grand Hall,
and is constructed in the form of NJ altese
cross, having above the centre a cupola
from which a magnificent view of the city
may be had. The dimensions of this struc-
ture are $50 by SO feet. The roofs of
this grand building have cutters attached
to them from which pipes conduct the water
to an immense cistern at the eastern angle.
The material used upon the walls is un-
dressed pine, and has a very pleasing effect
viewed as one approaches by the ain ep-
trance. The floor is planed down quite
smooth, and makes one think what an ex-
cellent dancing hall it would be.
Across the main drive, and on your right
as you enter from the gateway, is the
POWER HALL,
where a large force are busily engaged
putting up the heavy machinery. This
building is one hundred and TWEEN ty- five
by fifty feet in dimensions, and has
been constructed in the most substantial
manner. The machinery in this hall will be
propelled by a twenty-five horse power en-
CINE from the establishment of w. =. Sor-
ley & Co., of Galveston.
FLORAL HALL
is a circular building, with canvas roof, sit
uated ON the left side of the main entrance,
in the midst of the soda and ice cream
booths. 1t contains fountain supplied
with water from Power Hall and a vast as
sortment of fruit and flower plants from
the well known nurseries of Captain A.
Whitaker and Major de Bajligethy. Here
will be found a rare display of hanging
baskets, and a number of canaries and
orioles add to the charms of the spot.
THE STOCK SHED,
located along the north line of the in
closure, is extensive and well arranged.
Its length is us feet, and the stalls are
roomy and neatly constructed.
THE STOCK COURT
is a circular inclosure near the upper end
of the stock shed, for the exhibition of ami
mails. On the west side number of seats
are provided for visitors, and in the centre
will be found the judges stand, with bal
cony for the brass band.
The RACE COURSE
has not yet been completed, but the
"home stretch" will probably be in a con-
dition to allow the display of trotters to
sulkies and light wagons. The race course
will be finished in time for the fall meeting
of the association.
THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE
and directors room is located between the
Power Hall and stock shed. Here will gener-
ally be found President j. T. Brady, Vice
President j. w Henderson, Secretary J. F.
Dumble, with a full staff of assistants.
Across the drive from the seeretary's Office
is the stand from which Mr.. Greeley is to
deliver his address tomorrow at noon.
Mr.. Greeley accepted an invitation this
morning from the officials of the Houston
and Texas Central railway and is now
absent on an excursion to Groesbeeck, the
freight terminus of the main trunk of the
road. He will return tonight, speak at
twelve tomorrow, hold a grand recep-
tion on the fair grounds in the afternoon,
and visit the theatre at night. The gentle
man has received calls from a vast number
of our citizens since his arrival, and the
probability is that not less than fifteen
persons will be on the grounds
tomorrow to hear what he knows of
This having been general preparation
day. it would scarcely be expected that
we should attempt to mention any of the
articles on exhibition. By tomorrow after
noon matters will commence to settle down
in some kind of order, although many of the |
departments will not be arranged before |
the middle of the week. In my letter of to-
shall mention some of the novelties |
to be found in the Grand Hail.
A base ball match came off this afternoon |
between the X. E. Lees, of Galveston, and |
the Pioneers, of Houston, for the champion
ship of the State. The game occupied two
hours and a quarter, resulting in an easy
victory for the Lees. Score, 2l to Is. b.
Parading and Drilling with Arms.
The following military order explains
Itself:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
Louisiana State Militia : |
New Orleans May 26, 1871. )
General Orders No. "a:
l. 1t having come to the knowledge of
he major general commanding the First
Division Louisiana State Militia that the
,roops composing that division are in the
labit of parading and drilling with arms
lpon the streets, without proper authority,
he attention of brigade, regimental, bat
;alion and company commanders is called
% paragraph five of general orders No.
g." dated adjutant generals office. State of
Louisiana, New Orleans, July l9, 1870.
III. The commanders of brigades, regi-
nents, battalions and companies in the first
division will be held responsible that para
,raph five, general orders No. l6, above