The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-28
G;reaing state aotraal.
SATURDAY EvE'G, SEPT. %, 1872.
AGRICULTURE IN OHIO.

state Tair-short Horns-Drnft Horses
Corn, Wheat, Fruit, Grapes, Wine, Sor-
ghunl. Clover Fields, Implements, sc.
To the Editor o. the State Journal:
Perhaps your readers may be somewhat
pleased with brief epistle from among
the Buckeyes"
The State Fair was held last week at
Mansfield, and was a splendid success.
The weather was favorable, the grounds
appropriate and beautiful, and the man
agement in all respects was admirable.
And we were informed by the treasurer
that the number Of entries and the receipts
exceed those of previous years, and were
satisfactory to the officers and directors.
The fine show Of Short Horns were no.
ticeable, but 1t is believed that the herd Of
Mr.. Coffin, at Muirkirk, Maryland, is even
superior to any there exhibited, in beauty,
size and blood.
Another attractive show were the splen-
did Draft Horses, embracing the Nor
man, "Clydesdale," "Percheron,' and
large English Scarf Horse !" but the finest
in the writer's eye were the Percherons--
adding activity to strength.
Much other good stock of all sorts was
on exhibition, and the implements and
fabrics were highly creditable, as were
many other things too numerous TO men
ton.
One thing worthy of full and high COM
mendation, and worthy the attention of
other Fairs, is that plenty of temporary
Seats-plain boards--were put up around
the bodies and under the shade of the
many forest trees, for the comfort of the
visitors. Also, great plenty of water,
for man and beast, was supplied within the
grounds by pipes, tanks and troughs, which
was highly praised by all; and tin cups
were attached, so all could drink. Besides,
the principal thoroughfares leading to and
through the grounds were frequently sprin-
Killed. with water by watering carts, which
nicely laid the dust, and secured comfort
to all, and the management received many
thanks. This matter of convenient seats.
with plenty of water, and timely sprink-
ling, gives new and credtable feature to
the Fair, which is worthy of all commen-
dation," and should be initiated.
The fruit show was not as bountiful and
this is a favorable season, and the orchards
all laden down, so that apples are really a
drug, and many are feeding them to hogs
are very abundant and unusually fine we
NlSitSt urSt 1OU dClCS VI WIG anus, Ill llIlc
bearing, of Catawbas, Concords, Ives, and
some others, and eat of them plentifully; we
also visited several aone cellars, where were
hundreds of barrels of wine, from various
grapes and of the vintages of different
years yet, we everywhere come out with
our "hcad level" but with the heart
warmer. Pure wine, is better than all the
drugs and whisky, which scken and
ruin our people so terribly.
Corn is heavy and abundant, in acres
and ears-foddcr plenty many are already
cutting up their corn.
Already much Of the wheat crop is sown
for the fall, but not as much drilling done
as is profitable. Many patches of sorghum
are seen as one passes through the country.
And it may be stated, that large
breadth Of winter wheat will, this fall, be
sown, in the State of Ohio. Nothing is
seen more beautiful than the clover fields.
D.. G..