Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-04
The LOudO,In Fair.

The persistent efforts of those who have
lalorcd ror u proper exhibition Of the wealth
and resources OF this great county, have been
splcndidly rewarded this season, by one of the
most successful Fairs ever held in this county
and probably has not been surpassed by any
county in the State The weather was charm
ins-bright as Il May morning and as genial and
refreshing, as the most glorious and lovely days
of Autumn could be- All present seemed
proud of the display Of horses, cattle, sheep
hogs, samples Of grain. fruits. garden products
and the display Of the handy work of the ladies
Of J.oudoup, both in the neat and beautiful
articles of manufacture, and the samples OF
wine, cake, preserves and the representatives
OF the more substantial articles of domestic use.
Never did Loudoun show out to more advant-
aye in her display Of stock, and the most
agreeable surprise was enjoyed by all at the
large number of improved cattle Of the best
blood in the country. The sheep and hog de-
partiucnt gave evidence that our farmers were
adding to their stock the best breeds in the
country.
The horses were very superior from the
highest thorough bred stations throughout the
bic aninml-therc were exhibited many Of the
best horses in the county. and we believe there
are but few better in the State. We are getting
stock of horses 10 this section, equal, if not
superior to those for which this section was
re before the war.
Among the attractions were five sheep Of
| very superior breed and quality, which were
landed at Philadelphia from the ship Iona
wanda about week ago. They were import
ed and exhibited by Mr.. i. Lywood, ofGaines-
| Vile Prince William county, Va, one of the
| most experienced stock and sheep raisers 10
this section of Virginia.
One Of them was Cotswod Ram, considered
! by the Judges, as we are informed as the finest
specimen Of that breed OF imported sheep, they
! had ever seem. 1t clipped last year twenty.
two pounds of wool-it was two years old last
spring and from its beautiful coat will do bet
! ter this year He weighs about three hun
| bred pounds He is valued at one thousand
dollars-fye hundred we are informed, had
been refused for him-ope was Leicester
Ram Of good size and quality, and fine fleece.
1t is considered By judges, one of the best of
/! its grade ever imported, and took the premium
oyer sheen which.took prizes before-three OF
them were Hampshire DownS-two Ewes and
| one R4lu they were awarded a prize by the
discretionary committee From their fine
qualities aud general utility in their line, they
are considered by Judges, as the sheep for the
county. The buck Iambs from these sheep
will be offered to the farmers of Virginia at
public sale on the proprletor's farm.
NeSSrs Campbell 4 Friendship. of Canada,
exhibited two pens ofimportcd Lincoln lambs
! ami leicester ewes.
Nr. VI. Harrison, Gov. Swami, Col. J. W.
Fairfax. Geo. S. Ayres, w. t. Harrison, b.
p. holland. and T. H. Clagett also exhibited
hluh!y improved breeds of imported sheep.
There was exhibited carriage, which at
trac;rl much attention by its beauty Of work
;nanship aud finish manufactured by Geo. &.
Thomas y! the Phoenix Carriage Factory at
Rcrryvlc Clarke county Va. It Vas hand
somciy lined with CLOTH and presented a rare
combination Of durability and elegance OF finish
| We have never seen Il hands0mcr one at our
fairs. There were also exhibited two spring
WAGONS. most elegant specimens Of mechanical
skill. manufactured in l.ccsburg, Que by MIR:
Joseph Abbott and the other by Mr.. Thos
| Birkby.
The address delivered by the Hon. Thomas
Swami, on the Grounds, Wednesday, was a
very interesting and instructive discourse,
The music from the Hamilton Band was all
that could be desired. The performers acquit-
ed themselves handsomely, and contributed
much to the pleasure Of all assembled.
The Fair was decided success-the interest
and attractions were greater than at any pre-
uious exhibition held in this county.
The receipts Of the Fair amounted to 81, 252,
and the amount of premiums to be paid out
amount to 81 300. We are pleased to learn
that many who took premiums have donated
them to the Society, to aid it in Its future ex-
hbition> This berality will be duly appre
ciatcd. -Lcc~L~rg Westinghouse.