Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-08-16
The Vermont state Fair.


exhibition. which is to be held At St. Johns
bury. September l2th. 18th, l4'h aud 18th
1871. Thelosa,ionofth fair has been here
toiore in a more central part Of the State,
but the managers desiring that all sections
should have the advantages which the eS-
hibitions afford, at the request Of the Peo-
pie Of the north eastern part Of the State
located at ST. Johnsbury for the present
year. The valley Of the Connecticut aud
Passumpsic rivers is one 0f the richest az
ricultural sections Of Vermont, aud u Is
confidently expected that the rich products
of the farns will be out in abundance.
The herds of cattle, horses, sheep aud
other animals are equal in Caledonia
Orange, Washington aud Orleans coun-
ties to any other section, aud at no other
point can better display be made. Many
of the foremost, energetic, and intelligent
Irricu,turisis Cf the State are residents
there, and to no locality is the Vermont
State Agricultural Society more indebted
for the counses Of its leading men, and
much of its present prosperity is due to
them. Ithas had no GuRer friends, more
Energetic promoters, or careful coansel!-
srs than Z. b. Chase, Henry Keys, and
Elijah Cleveland, who watched by It's in.
infancy and protected it in middle life.
They gave their time and money freely to
promote Its prosperity. Judge Cleveland
alone Of these noble men survives to well !
come its first exhibition in that valley, 1t
is fitting that this location should have
been selected, not only as a recognition OF
the agricultural intesest Of that section,
but as a testimonial to the services of
Chase, Keys and Cleveland.
The grounds Of the Caledonia County
Agricultural Society, on which the cXhibi-
ton is to be held, are located on an ele-
walton about one.half mile fromSt. Johns
bury, overlooking the beautiful valley Of
the Passumpsic, afording one of the most
beautiful panoramas Of New England seem
cry. The buildings and apurtences are
sufficiently commodious and extensive to
all the requirements Of exhibition. The
grounds are accessible to the Passumpsic
railroad. No pains will be spared on the
part of the citizens of St. Johnsbury to
make the accommodations for the visitors
liberal and agreeable. The increased pre-.
MUM list, the delightful surroundings Of
the lacality in conjunctian with the earn
est ghosts to make the exhibition attract
i've, will render it among the most success.
full that has been held in the history o.
the society.
The Society offer premiums to the
amount of nearly four thousand dollars,
distributed in the various classes as fol-
ows: Horses Gncluding races) $500;
Cattle, sllOO; Sheep, $500 Swine, s25;
Poultry, $50; Dairy products, $75 +;
Fruits, SIS; Sugar and Honey, s25;
Vegetables, s25 Mechanics Hall. $500;
Floral Hall 5000, beside, the soclety's
diplomas in most of the departments.
Liberal arrangements for the transpor-
tation of stock and articles of exhibition
have been made with the Passumpsc,
Vermont Central, Sullivan, Vermont VAL
ley and Rutland Railroads, all of which |
extend the usual custom of fare one way
to persons attending the fair. Arrange |
ments are in progress for similar accom-
modations ca other Vermont and New
Hampshire railroads.
Exhibitors must have their ai,ihals or
articles entered on the Sceretary's books
on or before 18th day of September. 1t
is desirable that notices Of intention to en-
ter stock should be sent to Henry Clark !
Secretary, Rutland as early as Septem-
Der lst that proper arrangements may be
made for their accommodation.
The Society have been fortunate in Sc
curing Hon. Alexander H. Bullock, Of
Worcester, Ex-Governor of Mass. to deliy-
er the annual address. He is one of the
avlest, and most intelligent public men of
New England. and pleasing speaker.
The people of the State, We feel sure,
will avail themselves Of this opportunity
to visit the the valley of the Passumpsic
on this occasion, and learn its value and
Importance in fertile lands, excellent cat
tie, horses and sheep-the thrift of its
farmers and its unparalleled manufacturing
facilities, which make it in some respects
the garden of the Commonwealth, as well
as to enjoy its magnificent, natural seem
cry, and attend the festival Of the farm
ers Of the State ia s ao'
Free Imported 6eeds. Messrs. N. P. |
Boyer q Co., of parkesburg, Pa, have
imported three new varieties of Seed
Wheat, of which they offer to send sam