Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-09
The Vermont state Fair.

The Vermont State Agricultural Society have
arranged an increased and liberal premium list
for its twonty.irst annual exhibition, which is 70
be held at st. Johnsbury, September 18th, 18Th,
lith 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 Connect.
icut and Passumpsic rivers Is one OF the richest
agricultural sections Of Vermont, and It Is c0ni-
IDENTIFY expected that tho rich products OF the
farmers will be out in abundance. The herds Of
cattle, horses, sheep and other animals, arc equal
in Caledonia, Orange, Washington and Orleans
counties 70 any other section, and at no point can
a better display be made Many Of the Foremost,
energetic and intelligent ogriculturists OF the
state are residents there, and TO no locality Is The
Vermont State Agricultural Society more lndcbt-
ed for the counsels Of It's leading men, and much
Of its present prosperity is due 70 them, u has
no frmer rien H. more energetic promoters OF caro-
lu counscllors than Il. b. Chase, Henry Reyes and
Elijah Clcayeland, who watched by it, infancy
and protected it in middle life They gave their
time and their money freely 10 promote its pros
perity Judge cleveland alone Of these noble
mon, survives 10 welcome its first exhibition in
that valley. Il is fitting that this location should
have been selected, not only as q recognition oi
the agricultural interests of that section, but as
testimonial 10 the services of Chase, Keys and
Clcayeland
The grounds Of the Caledonia County Agricul-
tutal Society On which the exhibition is 90 be
held, are located on an elevation about ono-hall
mile from st. Johnsbury, overlooking the beauti-
ul valley Of the Passumpsic, allording one of the
most beautiful panoramns Of New England scene
ry. The building and appurtenances are suih-
ciently commodious and extensive 70 meet all Che
requirements Of exhibitors. The grounds are 90
ccssible 10 the Passumpsc railroad. 40 pains
will be spared on the part Of the citizens OF 81
Johnsbury 10 make the accommodations tor the
visitors liberal and agreeable. The increased
premium list, the delightful surroundings OF the
locality in conjunction with the earnest efforts O.
make the exhibition attractive, will render i
among The most successful that has been held ir
the history Of the society.
The society offer premiums 10 the amount o
nearly four thousand dollars, distributed in The
various classes as follows Horses (iucludin.
mce-) $500 Cattle, Sll00 Sheep, $500
Swine, S2j' Poultry, so, Dairy products, so
| Fruits, SIS Sugar and Honey, S2i Vegetables
S2i Mechanic Hall, $500 Floral Hall, 5000
/ beside, the society diplomas in most Of the de
| partments
Liberal arrangements for the transportation
of stock and articles for exhibition have bee
made with the passumpsic, Vermont Central
Sullivan, Vermont Valley. and Rutland Railroad.
! hll d WNltU tAtfIu Tue N-Nh custom ~ lal
one way 70 persons attending the fair Arrnng,
ments are in progress for similar aocommoda
tions On other Vermont and New Hampshire raj
roads
\ Exhibitors must have their animals OF nrticl,
entered on the secretary's books on or before III
l2th day Of September 1t is desirable that nc
tees of intention 10 enter stock should be sent
Henry Clark, Secretary, Rutland, as early
September lst, that proper arrangements may
. made lDr their accommodation
The Society have been fortunate in securr
Hon Alexander II. Bullock, Of Worcester, G
Governor Of Massachusetts,, n deliver the annu
address. lie is one of the abest and most Il
. telligent public men OF New England, and
pleasing speaker
The people Of the State we feel sure, will ava
{ themselves Of this opportunity to visit the yall
Of the passump-ic On this occasion, and learn
value and importance in fertile lands, exceile
2 cattle, horses and sheep-the thrift Of its armo
. and its unparalleled manufacturing facilities, whit
make it in some respects the garden Of the Cor
e m0nweath, as well as 70 enjoy ITS magnihce
n natural scenery, and attend the annual festival
the farmers OF the state.