The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02
To The Friends and Patrons OF the Cap
ltnl State Fair.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 23

AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 90, 1876.
| The second annual exhibition of this as
ISOLATION will be held as advertised on the
fourteenth to the eighteenth of November,
inclusive, and the indications now are that
it will surpass N importance any similar
exposition ever held in Texas. In every
| quarter active interest is manifested, and
already we have notice of the coming of a
greater humber of blooded horses than
have been together at any period of our
history. The extensive preparations and
the unusual inducements of almost every
character proposed by the directory meet
the ready approval of the many
thousands who will participate in the
great gathering which shall make new
ere Ill the stock-growing and indus
trial interests of this commonwealth
Providence has blessed the country with
abundant harvests, and every class of do
nestle ANIMALS is in fine condition for a
show. General good health prevails among
the pe;ple; times and circumstances aIe
alike propitious for a most enjoyable re-
union, as well as grand display of the
material products of the State.
Examine our premium list, published and
scattered in every section, and it will be
seen that almost every individual Can there
find grade or class wherein some favorite
tage. What if you do not win the pre-
MUM in every case? 1t costs you absolutely
nothing to make the venture; besides, you
will have contributed to noble eater
prise and have discharged your du y
in founding benefcence to posteri-
ty. You will have assisted to make credit
and character for your section and State
which your children will be proud to honor
you for. In this movement all are directly
interested, and no one can afford to ignore
the responsibilities which every citizen
owes to the future. This organization,
made in the interest of no ring or monopo-
ly, nurtured by no local prejudice, ad-
dresses its claims to the whole people of
Texas and to everyone of whom it promises
fair and honorable competition and the
most impartial justice at all times. AS
an agent of material development and popu-
lar elevation, as an index of the civiiiZa-
ton of our day, and as q study and profit
for those who are to live after US, it spe-
cially appeals to the pride aud cooperation
of all. -.... ..-.-
The wants in every specially, whether of
business or pleasure, have, so far as practi-
cable, been anticipated and provided for.
In addition TO the regular displays (of all
grades and families of cattle, draft, saddle,
harness, brood and model horses In the
arena, there will be splendid mile track
for racing and half mile trotting track
running parallel Herewith. and both pass
ing between the amphitheatre and the pa
vi.ion in the center of the arena. Inside
of all, and still Immediately in view of the
two above-named buildings, are the parade
grounds dedicated to the drill OF fire COM
panies and the review of the volunteer mill
tia and the cadet battalion.
Disinterested and competent gentlemen
have been selected to dispense the awards,
and especial care has been taken to secure
persons we'll capacitated to decide in the
various classes they hayo been called to
judge. 1t is hoped that just decisions and
general satisfaction may result. In any
event the ASSOCIATION dlsclaIm any purposes
but those calculated 10 inspire confidence
and respect everywhere.
Stockmen will find excellent stalls and
any amount of feed supplies. Department
exhibitors, farmers, manufacturers, me-
chanics and artisans will be shown every
facility in the power of the society to com
mand. Ladies are promised large and
perfectly secure exposition hall, and the
courteous attention of all officials. Stran-
gers and visitors generally are assured of a
splendid entertainment and most hospita-
bic welcome Come and see.
n. l.. NoRToN,
General Superintendent.