The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1874-11-04
SALISBURY FAIR.

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North Caro.inian. 30 devoted to the deyel-
Opaent Of all her parts, that in the consi-
deiation Of her welfare we see no East and
no West, aud would make no discrimina-
tions against the one or the other in what
ever may bring either to the notice Of the
world.
We attended the Fair Of Western Caro-
lima on Tuesday, drawn to Salisbury by,a
desire to see what our 'undeveloped West
had 70 show in the way Of an XIX position.
and partly BY =. wish to renew the very
pleasant impressions Of the previous annual
Fair. In neither particular we're We dis
appointed The Salisbury Fair. though
somewhat pretentious in title. really has
little higher ambition than to be the expo
neut oflocal industry and domestic progress,
In this latter respect, ii vas more than ere.
ditable to Rowan County Though We are
aware that all Of Rowan did not do its du-
- -
| ty,) while in its foreign relations. exhibit
tors from abroad, attracted by liberal pre-
miums. aud BY the eertaiaty Of large con.
course Of visitors. focked to the grounds
with their stock, their machinery, their
wares &c until the grounds and the hous-
es presented oil the animation. and much
Of the completeness Of the great Fair at
Raleigh.
We will mention here in detail some Of
things worthy Of mention and first of
MECHANICS HALL.
The articles here were not numerous, but
Of the best Of their kind. The Columbia
Mills belonging to the Deep River Manu-
featuring Co. and represented BY Mr.. D.
Curtis exhibited sheeting Of superior ex-
eellence. yarns unsurpassed 10 softness
and strength. sewing thread Of great fus-
ness. knitting thread Of great beauty. supe.
rior wrapping twins. and also specimens Of
seine twiue which ought to superssde all
others in use for our Eastern fisheries.
This company will soon enter largely upon
the manufacture Of cotton rope
Granite MiIlsof Haw River. represented
BY Mr.. Adolpbus Moore exhibited the
beautiful gingharns for which this factory
is so celebrated and which Of their kind,
are not equallsd in the United States; cot.
tOuades. drills. and the best ticking We
ever saw.
There was liberal share Of good domes-
tic carpets. leather 90. =
FARMERS HALL @.<.'
was crowded With the fruits Of the earth in
their most reriect form. wheat. oats. rye,
four from the mills Of the vicinity. Msgni.
6cent Irish POt,tnes. sweet potatoes larger
than any We had seen this gear. mammoth
cabbage. huge turnips. very fine onions.
and beets. and Other vegetable product,
svipced the fertility Of the soil of county
50 long famous as one Of the richest sgricul.
{ tursl regions Of North Carolina, and which
: may be developed into its wealthiest sec.
tiOn.
FLORAL HALL e5% $50
{ was rather inferior to its beautiful appear.
> snce Of last year. yet sufficiently charming
] and filed sith elegant specimens Of female
) handiwOrk. We are lost in any attempt, to
I describe the mysterious fabrics 20 dear to
female taste and will pass BY the rich dis.
play Of embroideries. crochet work. tatting
and the like. enly noticing the superb sf.
CHAN BY Miss Hunt with its wonderfully
} spirited designs; the hone stands our bold
and life like rs il il might spring from The
canvass. In thi, collection We sas the 10.
gsniOus musqui,o bar invented and patent.
ed BY Mr. Wsyant Of Salisbury. Il 10 .
wire netting. revolving % pivot Sled n
each end Of the bed.stead OF cradle. aud il
turned up Or back At pleasure, forming a
perfect guard against the nocturnal pest.
Some 6ns specimens Of crsyon drawing
b. child Of only ten ysanof age. deserve
attention ss we'll 90 for real excellence, ..
fSr the great PrecOciiy Of genius manifested.
II iss talent The parent OF guardian o. The
child owes TO society 10 ios,er. This room
sss richly adorned With the Esalih Of the
various greenhouses Of the towa and dsriv.
ed much Of lie beauty from this source.
STOCK.
The display Of horses vas quite large in.
clsdipg racers. rOadsters. and farm horses
The exhibition q cattle vas much be,te
} than last year ADD there vas really nuel
hue stock % shos. The sheep we're most
lyfrOn Orange, exhibited By James Nor
sood and excited much Summation. Tb,
show Of hogs -s rather inferior, which |,