Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-07-26
Vhe Vermont. State Fair.

The Vermont State Agricultural Society
have arranged an increased and liberal pre-
MUM list for its twenty-tirst annual exhlbi-
ton, which is to be held at St. Johnsbury,
September 10Th, 18th, l4th and 18Th, 1871.
The location of the fair has been heretofore
in more central part of the State, but the
managers desiring that all sections should
have the advantages which the exhibitions
afford, at the request of the people of the
north eastern part OF the State, located at St.
Johnsbury for the present year. The Valley
of the Connecticut and Passumpsic rivers is
one of the richest agricultural sections, and
it is confidently expected that the rich prod
ucts of the farms will be out in abundance.
The herds Of cattle, horses, sheep and other
animals are equal in Caledonia, Orange
Washington and Orleans counties to any
other section, and at no point can a better
display be made. Many of the most fore
most, energetic and intelligent agrieulturists
of the State are resident there, and 10 no
locality is the Vermont State Agricultural
Society more indebted for the counscls of its
leading men, and much of its present pros
perity is due to them. 1t has had no frmer
friends, more energetic promoters, or careful
counselors than f.. Il. Chase Henry Reyes
and Elijah Cleveland, who watched by its
infancy and protected it in middle life. They
gave their time and their money freely to
promote its prosperity. Judge Cleveland,
alone Of these noble men survives to welcome
it's first exhibition in that valley. 1t is fitting
that this location should have been selected,
not only as recognition of the agricultural
interest Of that section, but a. a testimonial
to the services of Chase, Kcyes and Clevc-
land
The grounds of the Caledonia County AZ
ricultura Society, on which the exhibition is
B.. D.,
one half mile from ST. Julnsbury. overlook
ing the beautiful valley of the Pdssumpsic.
afiordIns one of the most beautiful panoram-
as of New England scenery The buildings
ana appurtcnanccs are sufficiently commodi-
ous and extensive to meet all the require
ments of exhibitors. The grounds are ae-
ccs>Iblc to the Passumpsic railroad. No pain
viii be spared on the part of the citizens Of
St Johns@Iry to make the accommodations
for visitors liberal and agreeable. The in
creased premium list, the delightful sur
Toundngs Of the locality ia conjunction with
the earnest efforts To make the exhibition
attractive, viii render it among the most
successful that las been held tie history
Of the society.
The Society u1,r prcmiams 70 The amount
Of nearly four thousand dollars distributed
in the various classes as f5llows-IIeress (in
Guiding places $500; cattle. Sllo0, sheep
$500; swine SO; poultry. so, dairy
products, : . fruits. So, sugar AMI honey
+ 50 ; vegetables SD Mechanics lIallS5O0
Floral Hall, 5000 beside. the Society,
diplomas in most Of the departments
Liberal arrangements for the trausportt-
ton of stock and articles for exhibition have
been made with the Pas5umpsic, Vermont
Central, Sullivan, Ncrmont Valley. and But-
land Railroads, all Of which extend the usu-
al custom Of fare one way 10 persons attend
ing the fair. Arrangements are IN proEres.
for similar accommodations on other Yer
mont and New Hampshire railroads.
Exhibitors must have their animals %
articles entered on the Secretary books OF
Or before the 18th day Of September Ii Is
desirable that notices of intention - onto
STOCK should be sent 10 Henry Clark, Secre
tary, Rutland, as early as September lst
that proper arrangements may be made toI
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The Society have leen fortunate in sccur
ing Hon. Alexander IL. Bullock, OF W0rces
. ter. ex- Governor Of Massachusetts. to deliver
the annual address lie is one of the abIest
and most intelligent public men Of New Eng
land, and a pleasing speaker.
The people of tue State. we feel sure
viii avail themselves of this opportunity t.
visit the valley Of the Pas>umpsic on thin
occasion, and learn It's value and Importance
in fertile lands, excellent cattle. horses an,
shcep-thc thrift OF Its farmers and its un
paraIc!ed manufacturing facilities which
make II in some respects the garden OF the
I Commonwealth, as well as TO enjoy its mag
niticcnt natural scenery, and attend til,
annual festival OF the farmers Of the State
-Rufiand Hera'd