Tueaday, Jun 87, l7i.
SEPBE3BSIATI01T OF MIKOHITIES.
Minority representation, though to im
portant a qnestlon, is one which has been
very little canvassed. That it ii system
which has, as yet, only been adopted in two
States, Illinois being cno nod Pennsyl
vania the other, ia a point which muat ex
cite interest, for it gives riae to a conviction
that these two Slates are iu advance of the
rest, a paint which ia now exoiting consider
able attention. Minority representation ia
vn fait arenmpU, and is admitted to be
really good thing; bringing into effect aa it
dots, the votes of a large cumber of men
who were, literally, on representor, owing to
the defective work'og of th hen present
aysttm. Minority representation ia nothing
more or leas than j oportiimtil representa
tion By its Bjataui the voter tuny either
bestow all Lia votea upon one candidate or
divide them among all, any here wilLin the
limita of the State, among qualified citizena;
instead of only bring able to exert bis polit
ical power upon tLo representation of olb
pa'tionlar district without it; a great and
valuable extenaion of privilege, and a true
exponent of what the pure democratic prin.
ciple of aelf govn.mont really is. Before
the introduction of the system of representa
tion of minoritiea was elaborated, the ques
tion always was aa to hw the votea given
should be decided among tho candidates
whether said votes were given by ballot o,
vim rot e, which made the manner of bestowr
ing votes a question of no little difficulty"
In addition to the free vote being inore.eesi.
ly understood in its spirit and workings, and
huts restricted tbau the vote by merely gen.
eral ticket, it has the immense advantages
of enabling a concentration ol votes upon
men who are selected as being peculiarly
representative men ; who r ill wcik wt',1
together; or even of giving single votea to
particular candidates ; whereas, formerly, a
voter was only able to voto for one man out
of a number, and had no voice at all in the
election of the remaining candidates. In
additiou to which he was restricted, in the
exercise of his vote, to one particular district
which was often selected by a State majoii
ty to, in some measure, nullify the cffect
of hia vote. He had, in GVsot, a'.fO, from
this cause, to chose hia candidate from his
own district, and none othur. Xow elections
in single districts are cecteari!y aubject to
the nnfair effects of the mojority rule, by
which a large cumber of votes are uuav&il
ing for the purpose for which they are ten
dered ; thai showing the impartiality of the
majority system to be a complete farce, to
say nolhtcg of the harsh restrictions which
acoompacy it. Nothing ia more certain
than that in our free country the electoral
Citizen onght to be absolutely free and un
restrained in the use of his vote, and know
exactly that, when he bands it in, it is going
to do exactly what be reasonably intends it
to do ; which was part of the intention of
our vaunted Constitution's construction,
Now the great principle on which we go is
that one electoral citizen's vote is worth
precisely as much as that of another. Cy
the majority rule this was decidedly not car
ried out,aa we have shown, but by the new
minority mle every recorded vote has its
impartial effect in favor of the party for
which it is given, aad lessens the proba
bilities of that demoralizing political chas.
tisemeat, ditenfranchisement. It makes
an honeat politician sick to have explained
to him, after the elections are over, that the
vote he has given is practically useless
owiug to the system of the majority rule.
The principle of minority representation
may be given in a very small ipace. It ii
the fair and propnrtitmate representaion of
lola the gwat political parties. I'.y suppos
ing a oase we are enabled to give a very
fine illustration of its workings. Suppos
ing an election district bad to elect two
officers, an--!, in their election, polled 301
votes, two hundred of which were given for
the two candidates of one party; and the
remaining one bnndred and one for one can
didate of the other party, the minority sys
tem would give one elected officer to eaoh
party ; for, if the latter party polled one
hundred and one votes, the former party
would have to equal that number to secure
the election of one of its candidates, and
then have to show at least one hundred and
two additional votes before it could seoure
the return of its othfl'r candidate.
Tii Vic-toe Scales. No matter at how
low a price wo buy anything, if it ia not
good of its kind it is dear. The boat ia
always the cheapest. The Victor Scales,
manufactured by the Victor Scale Company,
Molina, 111., whoso Chioago house is at 163
State street, are undoubtedly the very best
cales in the country. Unlike other scales
thej do not require an expensive solid
foundation to guard against the notion of
frost; but are always perfectly accurate
whether the platform is level or .not. The
saving ia this item is most important ; being
from (25 to $50 in the sotting of one scale
alone. The Viotor Scales have taken no
leu than fourteen Ciat premiums at State
and other Fairs, and are admitted to be
nnrivalled from any point of view. What
the makers undertake for them to do, they
guarantee in every instance, so that the
purchaser runs no risk whatever. Write to
the Victor Soale Company, Moline, 111., or
158 State street, Chicago, and get full par
ticulars before going farther and faring
worse.
Th Philosophy or "Locals." He who
esteems trifles for themselves is a trifler ; but
he who esteems them for the conolusion to
be drawn from them, or the advantage he
can reap from them, is a profound philoso
pher. In a poem we have just looked into
ocours the line "Oh, she was fair, bnt sorrow
oama and left its traces there 1" A trifling
statement, if not completed by an aocount of
when the traoes were laid, and what beoame
of the rest of the harness.
A (ioou one is told on two radioal offioe
holders in this oity. They were telling how
disgusting it was to see the able bodied men
who hang about the state capital begging
positions as door keeper, post-masters,
sweeps, sups, etc, when a listener said "yon
wouldn't have noticed it if it had not been
exactly in your line." As it was late, Levi
Miohael suggested they go home. They went.
The Orleans prinoes are taking np their
permanent reeidenoe in France. The Duo
d'Anmale is moving into hia chateau. His
nephew, the Duo da Chartres, is a oandi.
date in La Vendee for the Assembly.
A Paris correspondent of the London
Timet writes that the International Sooiety,
from whioh sprang the Paris Commune,
,ou",uuu members in Europe.
X? 1 m"n "PPowd to be Fenians,
UXVmV aliUUo". I"ld, on
BPINNII VILLE, IOWA.
Use of Mineral Waters.
The use of mineral waters is, compara
tively speaking, but little nnderstfod in this
country. They contain, when handled by
those who properly nnderstand them, the
most surprisingly valuable remedial proper
ties, and work cure which appear to be,
literally, tniracol!"1- At one of the famous
mineral spring, called Buxton, in Derby
shire, Eug'and, where there are several
spring some hot and some cold it is an
astonishing, as well as gratifying, sight to
ips the large spring houses decorated inside
iih large assortments of crotches, sligs
for limbs, and a variety of other surgicaj
inventions for the aid of persons who are so
unfortunate as to become crippled -by dis-
es. Ihese instruments served for the
support of their former owners, who had no
fartbtr use for them after going through a
oaurno of the wter cure, and so left them
behind them when they went away, as grate
ful, though somewhat Brim, tokens of the
cure which had been worked for them in
those very spring houses. Buxton has, per
haps, the largest collection of crutches to
show of all the mineral water bathing plaoesv
It H an old establishment. But the other
springs, at Bath, Bristol, Scarborough, Mat
lock, Malvern, Tunbridge, Brighton, Kilburn,
LTurrogate, Moffat, MoiraJ Teuburg, Chelten
ham, Dunblane, BeidKfz, Plombieres, Aix
la Chapellc, and Engheim have also their
numerous trophies to display in accordance
with the nature of the cures which the pe
cu'iar virtues of their several waters have
enabled them to perform, In most cases
the modus ojteramii of cr. plying tho water
of mineral springs ia not only by hydropath
ic external treatment, but also by drinkiug
it, under tho direction of the competent
physicians who reside on the spot and make
a specialty of the water cure at the various
mineral apring hydropathic establishments.
It is a very small portion of the old world
which contains the above vast number of
springs ; moat of them are situated within
an hour or two's ride on the cars of one an
other, vet the manner in which they are
crowded, and the wonderful reeults they ac
complish is positive evidence that the i:n me
diate, or available, presence of mineral
water ia one of the greatest blessings th.t
tha Creator ever conferred upon us. In
Xorth America we have instances of this in
the apriugs at Saratoga, Clifton, Buffalo,
Spring Lake, Frankfort, Arkansas, St.
Catbariue's, and Spinneyvilie, the lt-tt-r
being in our own vicinity. Sar
atoga, Clifton, Springfield, Frankfort,
Arkansas, Buffalo, and Si. Catharine's Lave
long had their votaries; thousands of sick
people visitiug them for the nnfailing enre
Bat some wonderful new springs have come
to the light of scientific knowledge, amongst
us, bere, in the West. Ther are the springs
at Spinneyvilie, rear Davenport, Iowa.
These springs possess in a combined
form, in their waters, the virtues of mo3t
other known mineral springs. Their waters,
taken internailv, under medioal supervision
and direction, are a most wonderful altera
tive and deobstruent, gradually inducing a
change in tha subjeot from a diseased to a
healthy condition, but without exciting sen
sible evacuations; they remove obstructions
and resolve tenacious viscidities which have
been, for years, unknown to the patient prob
ably the only things which ailed him. and
to gain relief from which he has been in the
habit of having recourse to drastic purga
tives, and patent medicines good enough
in their way bnt wholly unsuited to his dis
order, irritating, through their ignorant and
improper exhibition, some of the viscera and
laying the foundation for the most distress
ins; diseases. The water of these springs
has boen subjected to the most searching
chemical analysis; but the cures which
it has already worked f r patients suffering
from internal disorders far surpasses the
brightest encomiums passed iyuu it by
chemists, bright though they be. We have,
however, so far, only viewed the Spinneyvilie
springs from one side. The most startling
results ot their use in Hydropathy, or as it
is commonly termed Water Core, have been
in their copious and careful rise on the out
side of the bodyeither locally or by positive
immersion. Nature, it appears, in the
bowels of the earth, has charged these waters
with that wonderful property known as
Magnetism, the greatest remedial agent of
the day, and in many cases the only one
whioh is of the slighest me in the treatment
of a oute nervous and muscular diseases,
diseases of the skin, diseases of the genera
tive organs, and the distressing
weaknesses to which ladies of delicate
constitutions, or health impaired
by other siokness or acoidents, which causes
are bat too often kept secret, by the over-
sensitiveness of the fair sufferers, nntil they
gain strength and such powerful hold on the
constitution as to culminate in that utter
prostration which ot .itself often snfBues to
prevent recovery ,no matter how skillfully the
looa' ailment may be treated are reliable. The
mineral springs at Spinneyvilie were under
taken by Dr. Spinney, a most accomplished
physioian, and a gentleman of culture and
refinement, about twelve months ago ; since
which time he has been occupied in sub'
jeoting them to the most rigid tests, both
chemical and practioal, and with results
which, as before hinted, have surprised even
himself, and the testimony of many gratefu
patients who have alread been reinstated
in health by using .the Spinneyvilie spring
waters, under his directions, is now at his
disposal. At the springs the Doctor has
erected a magnificent and spaoious building,
divided into an Infirmary and Hotel, so that
visitors to Spinnyville can be either under
whole treatment, part treatment, or merely
visitors, enjoying themselves in the midst of
the beautiful surrounding scenery and its
collateral temptations to healthful pleasure.
The house has its billiard tables and other
attractions within doors ; and without, its
arohery and oroquet grounds and bowling
alleys ; whilst the lover of the gentle craft of
angling can fish close by ; the tender swain
oaa row the boat which oontains, pro tem
pore, what is dearer to him than the rest of
the wide universe, or stroll by her side in
the lovely winding walks with their deli
cious shades; and the hunter can take his
gun and sally forth in the pursuit of plenti
ful game. This establishment will soon be
such a popular resort that even its great
size and extensive accomodations will be
almost inadequate for the entertainment of
those who wish to avail themselves of its
excellences. But, though all this sounds
very delightful and alluring we must not
lose sight of the deeper significance which
tha eubjeot has for ns. The history of the
world's mineral springs tells ns plainly that
they are, as was intended, for suffering
humanity to dip in and be healed ; they
have become such an institution that we
are net aware of the incredible amount of
disease and painful weakness there is con
stantly afflicting mankind ; for men go to
them and are at onoe relieved. Yet a short
time and the superior fame of the Spinney
vilie springs will be attested far and wida b
I tha outspoken rejoicing of very many men,
women, and children whose infirmities have
been removed bj their magnetic waters,
AGRICULTURAL CIRCULAR
Of the Rock Island County Agri-
cultaral Association.
Citizsss of Rock Island County :-rThe
importance of a good Agricultural Far in
this county can scarcely be over estimated
Its desirableness is very generally recog
nized, and it is the aim of tbe preseut man
agers to meet the wishes of our citizens in
this respect, in the beat manner whioh oir
cumstances will permit, and not only en
deavor to make it suocessful now, but put it
upon such a basis that it shall hereafter an
nually increase in relative interest and in
fluence. To do thij successfully, the society
needs the encouragement and support of the
publio generally ; for success in an enter
prise ot this kind depends largely upon a
favorable public opinion and the nnited ef
forts -of all citizens in its behalf. Their
presence at tne l air is a necessity, ana a
lively competition among producers and ex
hibitors ia the surest method of bringing out
a large assemblage, as well an tho highest
inducement to an exhibition of the various
objects of art and industry which ive lite
and animation to an Agricultural Fair.
From oauaes which are probably well un
derstood and aot oeceasarr here to indicate,
the Agricultural Fairs of thia couuty have
not hitherto been as suocessful as they
should have been, or the wants of this com
mumty justly require. Without discussing
the reasons for these partial failures, r
comparing the relative merits of different
systems, we would simply remark that the
present organization is based npon the plan
of
LIFE HKMBKKSHlP.
The Society is duly incorporated under
the laws if tbe State, consisting at its or
trsnizition of fifty-three numbers, and pro
viding for further increase in manner as fol
lows :
"(Const ) Art. 3. The regular annual meet
ing of this Society shall be held on tbe first
Saturday of November of each year," &c.'
Art. 9. "Any peraon may become a mem
ber of tbia Society by a two-thirds vote of
members present at any annual raeetine, on
paying ten dollars and receiving a certificate
of life membership," &o.
In this manner arbitrary exclusivenesa is
avoided, and as the Society grows in public
confidence, and its stability becomes appar
ent, the way is open to repuNble citizena to
acquire the privilege of membership.
Publio attention is especially sailed to the
fHCt that the
OFKICKRS
for the current year have been selected for
the most part from citizens resident in the
couuty, aud not from the city. The Presi
dent, all the Directors, and a majority of the
Department Superintendents all reside out
side of the city of llock Island. While the
selection was not made arbitrarily, nor
strictly upon geographic basis, it was de
signed to be made in such mauner aa would
ensure a reasonably fair representation frim
each part of the county, and rotation in office
wii! in a very few years bring forward the
principal agriculturists of each township.
By this arrangement the county possesses,
aa it has never bad in the same degree be
fore, a preponderating voice iu the manage
ment and direction of the county Fair, and
the Society carneat'.j hope that this implied
confidence in the frood will of tbe neonl.
and the power thus placed in their hands.
will have an eocoarazine and hiffhlr benefi
cial effect, and will produce a corresponding
effort on the part of the citizens in the coun
try to make the Fair a genuine success, and
one worthy of the public spirit and enter
prise of the managers and directors.
THE PRSU1UM LIST AND REOI LATIOSS
for tbe year l71 are now betore the public.
The proper sum to be offered in each case,
and tor wtiat objects premiums should be
given, are subjects upon which some diver
sity o: opinion prevails, and any arrange
meet which would be entirely satisfactory to
ail parties interested is ditiu-ult of at'aio-
uient. in a number of instances larger pre
miums would have been offered bad tbe
Society possessed ampler means. Its funds
however are limited, and its probable re
sources for the coming year are not suflioient
to warrant an offer of large premiums fur
any objects whatever. The best that could
be done was to discriminate as judiciously
as circumstances permitted. All the usual
industrial pursuits and mechanical branches
common among ns were intended to be
noticed to a less or greater extent, and if
any branches of industry or objects worthy
oi Biienuou ana dhuuihz peculiar merit
have failed to receive proper recognition, no
doubt a larger experience and wider obser
vation wilt ia a year or two remedy ail such
deficiencies. The Society is animated by a
sincere desire to meet the wishes and wants
of its patrons in a fair and satisfactory man
ner, and to discriminate in the distribution
of premiums and awards in accordance with
sound practical judgment and good com
mon sense. Suggestions in reference to any
department, emenatfng from a reputable
and enlightened source, will have due weight
in the formation of future lists.
Let our citizens liberally patronize their
County Fair, and the Society pledges itself
in return to distribute its patronage with a
liberal hand, and as fairly and impartially as
possible.
The amount of premiums have been pur
posely inoreased over former lists on
CATTLB
in expectation that it would bring out a
larger variety and number, if not a higher
grade and quality. It has been heretofore
alleged, and not withont some good grounds
for the assertion, that thia department, ons
in which farmers have a larger personal in
terest than any other olass of oilizeos, has
not in times past received in this county that
appreciation and encouragement it deserved
Admitting the full foroe of the oomplaint.
and that the Society has failed to attract as
largo an exhibition of good stock as might
be done, it should be remembered on tbe
other hand that all societies seeking public
patronage are very likely to offer tbe great
est inducements in the direction of the great
est apparent interest; tbat a marked prefer
enoe in one direction, and a lack of display
or panoity of numbers in another, will inev
itably subordinate in a short time the leas
interesting department to the one which
seems to be more highly appreciated and is
more remunerative. Competition in cattle,
sheep and strine is almost exclusively con
fined to farmers, and it is -most assuredly
for their interest to bring these departments
up to a higher standard. Any genuine
efforts which may be made to bring them
into better notice and to attract greater atten
tion will be observed and appreciated by the
Society, and receive corresponding attention
hereafter.
horses
are always an attractive feature at fairs,
even those which are largely devoted to
merely Agricultural interests. A greater
difference of opinion exists, not only to the
prominenoe they should be given, but to the
amount of premiums to be offered, than in
any other department. - The present ar
rangement does not materially differ from
former lists in this oounty, but if experience
proves that it can be changed for tbe better
hereafter, there will be no hesitation on
tne part or tbe society in making any
suitable changes. The exhibition has been
so arranged for the different days of the
fair, aa to give all, it is hoped, reasonable
opportunity for display, and at the same
time not inconvenience a lull exhibition in
other important departments.
BHSBP
have never assumed any great prominence
at oar fairs, and so far as the society is in
formed, the farmers of this county have not
found the raising of sheep to be as profit
able as most other branches of agricultural
pursuits. Whether or not this impression
is well founded cannot probably be rightly
aeciaea until mora thoroughly tested ; the
desirability of producing wool in thia part
of the country, and of having ft fair supply
of mutton for market, if it can be profitably
done, will not be questioned. If parties
interested in sheep can do anything to ad
van oe the interests of wool growers, and the
exhibition in this line shall prove better
than is generally anticipated, the premium
lists hereafter will be promptly inoreased so
far aa the merits of tha caseindioate ohange
should be made.
: swnns -
form an important item in the farming com
munity, sad for market purposes are prob
ably mora extensively raised ia this couuty
than any other farm animal. Generally the
stook ot swine in this county is fair, ftnd
equal to the average throughout the State.
To some extent, it is safe to say, very sups
rior specimens, and of best breeds, may be
found, but in the aggregate we have reason
to think the breeding and rearing of choice
and valuable varieties have not received
such attention and special care among our
farmers aa it needed, or as could be made
profitable. The Society would be glad to
see the somewhat noted swine family eleva
ted and improved in quality aud character
by the judioious admixture of more aristo
cratic blood.
POULTRY
has never mads so much as even a ccediiJ
aoie e&nioiuoo at our county lair, aiwpvs
lacking greatly in both variety and qaahty.
We invite especial attention to the number
and kinds enumerated in the premium list
(nhich might easily be enlarged with other
rarieties well known among poulterers,
amateurs aud professionals), and then re
spectfully suggest that a pair of aged
;haiighaig, a tew Dorkings, and a ooop of
common fowls are not the samples of poul
try we might reaaonably expect from a
cultivated taste among onrly heaied lads
aud rosy-cheeked lasses whohunt hens nests
and feed the chickens, nor frin persons of
maturer years who aim at profit or good
management. We hope the young people
of this county will interest themselves in
ascertaining what beautiful, as well as use
ful, varieties of fowls are to be found within
easy reach, and that they will never rest
satisfied until they can show at our fairs as
fine and attractive specimena aa are found
anywhere.
TEE FLORAL BKl'A RTMKNT
shouU be a graceful and appropriate reflex
of elegance, refinement, and artistic taste.
The cultivation of flowers rs everywhere
regarded as peculiarly a lady like employ
ment, suitable alike to the humble and the
opulent, and equally engaging to the busv
hand of toil aud the possessors of elegaut
nesure. r lowers symbolize a love of tbe
beautiful, and the adornment of the Floral
nail witu rare and beautiful specimens will
be one of the moat pleasing and agreeable
features cf the fair, and a source of more
than ordinary gratification to those who
contribute to its embelishment. This depart
mem neing unuer ine scperntenaance ot a
Lady, and designed to be in a great mess
ure open to the contributions and indicative
of tbo liberality and good taste of our lady
patrons, the Societvappeala with confidence
to their generosity npon tbia occasion and
ask the Ladies of ths city and conntv fo
soch a rich and magnificent diiplay of ffora!
beauty as will do honor to themselves and
be a praiseworthy monument of ibeir liber
ality and taste.
FRO IT
ia this County can easily maka a very cred
itsbie cispiay. 1 his section ot country is
probably not peculiarly adapted to raismg
apples, pears, peaches, and some other well
known kinds of fruit, yet the increasing
number of orchftrds. sad tbo labor and care
tiesion-ea upon truit culture, turmsb evi
dence both of a strong desire to raise a
supply of fruit and of a reasonable degree
of success, sufficient at least to afford proper
encouragement to increased efforts in this
direction. The Society will very cheerfully
co operate as far it can to create a favorable
impression in behalf of this valuable branch
of industry.
raoDrcTS of farms, field crops,
tiEOlXHS.
lne usual premiums in this line have
been generally increased, and it will be
observed that moat f the special premiums
generously placed at our disposal by Manu
facturers and Exhibitors have been offered
tinder these heads. If there seems to be a
proper appreciation of this arrangement,
and the result should be a corresnondin?
effort on the part of Agriculturists to achieve
success in their own special line, the Society
wnl regard it as a promising indication of
future confidence and support.
The systematic arrangement and classifl
cation of
PANTRY STORES
have also received more than ordinary
attention. The Society desire to
afford the ekiliful housewives and indus
trious young ladies of the county, if
they will, an opportunity to make a display
and create a competition greatlv bevondanv
thing in former years, imparting to this de
partment an importance mod consideration
which it properly deserves. Under tbia
head ou of the awards is the handsome
special premium of a first class cooking
stove, the equivalent of fifty dollars. Who
wants the prize ?
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS StASUFACTURES
DOMESTIC ARTS AXD MANUFACTURES.
With pleasure tbe Society states tbe fact
that these departments have heretofore been
always well represented, and from the known
liberality and commendable enterprise of
our manufacturers and dealers, we have no
apprehensions of any failure herein on the
part of exhibitors at the coming Fair. The
opportunity for seeing articles of the highest
workmanship and best mechanical skill is
one tbat no person should neglect, and
better opportunity is rarely offered than will
be presented at the Fair. The number and
variety of artioles manufactured in this
county, already equal those of any section
of the State, and are rapidly increasing. We
would gladly make a specifio enumeration if
our limited space would permit ; as it is, we
not only cordially invite attention to such
specimens as maw be on exhibition, bnt an
extended tour of observation to the various
manufactories of this city, Moline, Milan
and vicinity.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The Society earnestly hone for a success
ful Fair ; one that shall not leave them bur
dened with indebtedness and yet be satis
factory to the people generally. Our Fair
will be the first of tbe season in this part of
ine counu-y, jouowing closely tbe termina
tion oi tne summer harvest, and at a time
when relaxation from severe labor is reuui
site and neoessary. In this time of vaoation,
so to speak, it affords recreation, enjoyment,
auu uieaus ui iniormation respecting agri
cultural pursuits, as agreeable as it is essen
tial and encouraging. If any antagonism of
seniimeni nas existed in times past between
the city and country, it should be banished
and forgotten. Tbe interests of both are
essentially the same, and that whioh pro
motes me weuare ana growth ot tbe city,
onuge increasing prosperity to tne surround
ing country. Some difference in customs
and modes ot life is always observable be
tween the inhabitants of cities and the farm
ing community, but in no instance is it so
much a question which is the best, as it is
a variation in kind and result of necessitv.
Intelligence and worth among citizens, oa-
pacuy ror meniai activity ana progress, and
good judgment of men and things is limited
to no particular locality, and the "sober
second thought of a people living a quiet
oountry life is no more liable, if as much, to
be unsound, than it is amidst the whirl and
excitement of towns and cities. The occa
sions of excitement are less frequent in rural
life, the people grow np less excitable, with
habits of greater reservo and caution, are
not carried away to tbe same extremes either
of opinion or action, and at the risk of be
ing thought somewhat old fogviah we may
further add, it is npon the integrity, relia
bility, and practical common sense of an
educated, prosperous, industrious, agricultu
ral population that statesmen and econo
mists found the surest hopes and best guar
antees of stable governments and enduring
public institutions. In cities, the constant
commingling of the inhabitants, and the
more frequent interchange of senti
ments aud opinions npon - current
topics may perhaps produce
greater readiness of expression, and an ap
pearance of superior information, but in
fact both are tnuoh more teeming than real ;
the one is principally ft certain brosqaeness
and off band habitude of mind whioh comes
of more frequent personal contact and inter
course, and the other from better display
of knowledge derived from ordinary topics
of conversation; neither qualification ne
cwssarily implies greater natural s-ifta. nor
superior knowledge of the essential attri
butes of wisdom or learning, nor the poss
ession oi any greater social worth and man
ly virtues. In many instances, one of the
marked proclivities of gentlemen whose
fortune and leisure permits, and who are aot
ambitious of distinction iu public life, is to
avail themselves of the freedom from excite
ment and the bustle of crowded streets.
which a country residence effers, and enjoy
ing the advantages which llow from cultured
taste, liberal education, and enlarged ex-
perience.ievote tbeir time and attention to
tbe leaa exciting but equally ennobling busi
ness ot rural affairs or the elegant ease and
hospitality oT a suburban residence. To
such, tbe stocking of their farms with the
best breeds aud varieties of Rattle, the im
portation and rearing of horses, the study of
uioUuls and designs for buildings and out
houses, the contemplation and management
of the broad acres which constitute their
farms, the beautifying and adorning their
homes, their lawns, their avenues and paiks,
in accordance with the various and diversi
fied rules of landscape gardening ; cash and
all of the several known and admired occu
pations of farm life are matters of the high
est interest, and sources of dignified and
pleasurable aatisfaclion. Even the Philoso
pher of the Trilmne, notwithstanding his
Umg and unwearied devotion to tbe columns
ot a partizan paper by which his name and
fame will be best transmitted to posterity
nas nevertheless often betrayed a longing
ior m uigner ana more satisfactory avocation,
auu uis ouoouc genius displays its activity,
if not its culture, in "Wh.t t knn- hr,,,t
farming, a volume whose naires. to aav the
""! suincienny interesting to inepire
the wish on the part of the reader that he
knew less ot the machinery nd farming on
i
party ana more ot his favorite theme.
Hook Island county at the present data
baa a population of 35,000 inhabitants. It
has more than an average amount of good
timber, and at least nine tenths of the sur-
lace is arable land. Owing to its contig
uity to the Mississippi upon one entire side,
and the flow of flaw of Rock River through
tha centre, there is more than ordinary di
versity ot appearance, and to a conaidera
ble extent there ia quite a diversity of soil,
so much so aa to make a distinctive differ
enoe in tbe profitableness of certain crops
whoo grown in one section or the other,
Fortunately, where cereals are produced
less profitably, as a compensation, fruit and
grass appear to be surer and more abund
ant. Notwithstanding the peculiar conti
guration of this county we are profoundly
impressed with its great natural advantages.
and its future possibilities. The water
power of the Mississippi at Moline, and of
kock Kiver at Milan, the only available
power of the same kind and magnitude
witnin a radius of many hundreds of miles
and located in a region of country which
must eventually be peopled with millions of
lurivmg ana weaitny inhabitants, though
even now ot such magnitude and import
ance as to atiract especial attention from all
parts ot L mted States are vet comparatively
undeveloped, or ra'ber utilized, as to be but
the inception cf future greatness, tbe mere
foreshadowing of manufactures and trade.
wnien, ere long, will become a matter of
pride, if not amazement, to those who have
witceeaed the beginning and rapid develop
ment oi inae aources ot wealth and indu
try. lo these advantages, the gifts of
nature and the the precursors cf future
greatness, we may add the coal fields in our
midst, cr lying contiguous, whose products
ere ultimately to find a market at our levee
and consumption in the furnaces and fires
of our manufactories. In a ratio corres
ponding to the increase of mannfactares,
me production ot coal and tne aevelopment
of agricultural resources, railroad facilities
have been snpplied. Already, in-different
directions through the county, four different
lines of railway have been completed, and
are now in successful operation, making the
means of travel and transportation accessi
ble and convenient to a majority of our
citizens ; while the whole western border oi
the county is washed by the broad Father of
Waters, npon whose placid bosom countless
treasures are destined yet to float.
With all these present advantages, and
the flattering possibilities of the future, we
ask our farmers in all sincerity what is there
to prevent a corresponding progress in ag
ricultural affaira. The Society fail to see
anything, either in soil, climate, location, or
otherwise, which should prevent our connty
from attaining a commanding influence in
industrial pursuits, and a potential voice in
the affairs of the State. With a healthy
and prosperoas growth of tbe city, and a
reciprocity of good feeling between the
town and country, it will be but a few years
at farthest before many of tbe citizens ia
town will avail themselves of the easy facil
ities ior going and coming to provide
suburban nidenoes and retire to the pleas
ures of country life, The ranks ihkj
and intelligent agriculturists must contin
ually increase, a taste for rural employments
and enjoyments diffuse itself more and more
among the people of the city ; and in the
prosperity of both town and country the
happiness and comfort of all classes of citi
zens will be promoted and increased, so long
at heaven vouchsafes the blessings of good
government and an nn corrupted people.
Any agency which tends to bring' the
people closer together, which blends their
interests and compels an interchange of
good feeling, or produces a good under
standing among all, is a valuable agency of
improvement, a humanizing element of
society. What better agency of its kind
for such a purpose than your County Fair ?
The desireto exhibit whatever is excellent,
and a resort to fairs and publio exhibitions
for that purpose, is always characteristic of
a prosperous and enlightened community.
Upon this natural trait of the human mind,
and in confident belief that tbe citizens of
this county are not behind those of any
community in appreciating their own advan
tages, nor less awake to the importance and
desirability of a good County Fair, nor less
ready to embrace all suitable means of
material advancement and prosperity, the
Society fonnds its hopes and builds its an
ticipations of future success. We cordially
and earnestly invite your good will, encour
agement and support, and respeotfnlly ask
your hearty co-operation in an enterprise in
which yonr interests are so largely con
cerned, ana wnicn your presence and pat
ronage can so easily establish and success
fully maintain.
8axford F. Hartmak, Pres't.
Virgil M. BlasIiisg. Sec'y.
The King of Bavaria has had a garden
laid out on the top of the palaoe at Munich.
In the centre of it is a lake, npon which
swanB are seen swimming.
The effects of the hot weather are easily
dieoernible in the discussions of our rural
ootemporaries. One of the Le Roy (111.,)
editors worked himself off in this way con
cerning his neighbor last week : "To sum
np, he is a villain of the deepest hue, pu
sillanimous, insignificant and diabolical
sooundrsl ; the last cut of original sin ; a
fly blown, stinking, treacherous caroass, and
made np out of the skimmings of hell's off-
soouring.
In the United States Cirouit Court a ver
diet has been rendered for the defendant, in
the case of Arnold Fans, administrator of
the estate ot John Holden, against the Na
tional Insurance Company of Vermont
This was an action npon a policy of insur
ance (life) for $5,000. where the deceased
gave notea to represent his cash premium,
prior to payment of which he died, where
fore he had not paid any part of the premi
um on the renewal.
Wendell Phillips doesn't like Greeley; but
there is nothing strange about that, for
Wendell never bad faith in or respect for but
one man, and that one's name is Wendell
Phillips. Bu t here is his first shot at the
IriOune philosopher: "If the Republicans
are to take ft new departure from Grant
the real meaning and intent of the Greeley
movement we trust it will be to soma one
higher np, not downward to the lower level
of Mr. Greeley's platform'
On Sunday last, at Lons- Branch. Praai.
dent Grant being too much fatigued from
his previous journey to and from New York
to attend church, appeared on the road with
his family in a magnificent oarriage (pre
sented to him by admiring friends ( drawn
by two high stepping bays (also ft present,)
with four oolored servants, two on the dri
ver's seat and two behind, all dressed in
gorgeous butternut oolored livery, (presented
by ft New York tailor.) A remarkable ex
hibition of republican simplicity in ft Presi
dent of the United States, remindinr the
beholders of the better days of tbe Republic!
PREMIUM LIST ASD EEfiCLITIONS
ROCK ISLAND CO,, ANNUAL FAIR,
to aa Hsxn at
ROCK -ISLAND, ILL.,
AUGUST 26th, 29th, 30th, 31t, and SEPT.
1st and 2nd, 1871.
orricERs fob 1S71.
at aad General Sapsrtntacdent.
Presidei
S. F. UAR1MAN, Coal Valley.
Vie President.
HKNRY DART ..Roek Island.
Secretary.
VIRQIL M. BLANDlJSti. Boek lalaad.
Treasurer,
HENRY HERBERT MAYO,....R0ck Island.
DIRECTOBS
Jas. B. Larue,.
Cos Twa.
kdehio Osbou.
Kama "
Aadalnlia '
...Edgtngton '
.Coal Vallev 4
Jobs JioRruM,
William Wait,-
AsnRtw Domaibsor, ..........
Uko. M. Dicksok, .......
David Sbars,
Milan.
DIPABTKEST S U P BIS TIXD t TTf.
R. Montgomery, Clm A, Cattle A Stock Exhib
IB Williams " B, Horaa,Ac.and Btablas
M Dickson, Asst. " " " " "
laomaa Cernaa,
O, Sbaap.
D, Swine.
K, Poultry.
i Flower, Floral Hall
O, Fruit. v
II, Farm Prodioe.
John Buaum.,..
John Lntk,
MrtB WBoyoton
W C Pearioll....
P. M Orcneli......
C B Marshall,
A Donaldson
I, Field Crops, Farms, Ae,
J Kdtington
I Dot fiuaan...
B H Kimball
W L Sweeney,...
K Borrall, Jr
Mra John Laak
Miss E Hammer
U M Whiffin...
Henry Dart
J, Pantry Stores.
K, Agricultural Imple'nta
I., M anuuetnrer.
M, Domeatie Arts, tc.
N, Ecwing Mao bine Work
O, Mnsieal Instrument!.
P, 8eo!ptare. Painting, Ae
V. Dasigas aad Models.
AOMIISIOM TO TII OROUSDS.
T oketa for admission to tho FairGroanda will
ba obtained at tho Seerctary'a office, near the en
trance gate, at tho following rates :
(Single Tickets, aamluioj; ooe person, onoe .25
Children, 14 years and nnder 10
Tickets ad fitting 1 horse and rider, once... .50
" " vehicle and driver
onoe 59
" " 2 rse vehicle and driver
nee....... .50
" " 4 horse vehiale and driver
onco $1.(0
Qaarter-atreteh Badc;ei. per day 50
Single Tickets to Amphitheatre 10
Ktoh occupant of a vehicle, ether than the dri
ver, mnt Rave a emgle ticket.
A atroag Bed efficient polico force, fender, the
direction ot the Superintendent of tha gronnds
afiited by a corps of dtectivea, wfll ba on doty
nisrht anl day.
Partica who prefer to oecapy the camping
grosads will find every necessary arrangement
fur their safety and accommodation inside the
enrl.'jsare. Apply to the Genera! Superintendent.
No persons wi 1 be permitted to remaio on
the gronnds over night, unless thej have pur
cnsed tioke:s tor the next cay.
nSlGATIC OF OFFICF.HS.
Tile-President, Viec President, Secretary. Trea
surer, aad member of the Board of Directors
will wear Ulue Ribbon:
Department Superintendents will wear Rid
fi.7.(x..
tMipenntcndent of Grounds and Assiitnts
will near fi'wn
Th Gate Keepers and Police will wear IT f fe
Ribbons.
A5D HE QVLATIOJfS.
1. All premiums will be paid in cash, except
when otherwise noted.
2. All awarded premiums uncalled for fur
tiUrti) day a after the c!oe of the Fair, shall be
deemed donated to tbe Society.
A. Awarding committee may ieaomasecd dis
cretionary premiums for articles of merit which
saay be exhibited.
4. Premiums shall not be awarded when the
animal or artioio is deemed onworthj.
5. All artislea mnsi be marked with ear ls,
whtoh will be furaiahed by the Secretary, desig
nating the oi&es and number; and these earda
must not be removed nntil afiar tha awarding
committee hay finished their examination.
6. An entry of ten per eebt. on all preminme
will be reqatred when the premium ia fire dollars
and upwards.
7. Tbe executive committee will take ovary
possible precaution fur the aafe keepisg of all
artie'ea on exhibition, after tbeir arrival and ar
rangement ; bat the Society will Dot be respon
sible for any loaa or damage that may ooear.
They deiire exhibitor to give personal attention
to their animals and articles, and at the close
f tho Fair to attend to their removal.
Artioles which are the results of mechanical
or artietic skill, mast be entered by the artiet,
mannaetnrer, eontriver or agent.
V. Artislea which are tbe products of. the soil,
"out be catered la the name of the prod seer of
tbe same.
10. Blue Cardt will bo attached t tbeanlmala
and articles receiving the Jrst premiums ; Red
to those obtaining tbe eeoond, and Yellow oi
those obtaining tbe third.
11. All animals competing for premiums most
be entered in tho name of the bona Jidt owoert.
cibould doubt aria, awarding committee may
require affidavits of ownership from exhibitors.
IS. Exhibitors will confer a great favor on tha
officers of tho association by making their as
tnea at aa early period aa poeiiblc. In no case
will entries be allow d at a later date than two
o'clock of tha second day of tbe Fair.
It. Persona routing refreshment booths will
not ba permitted to sell Intoxicating drinks.
14. Any peraon found intoxicated upon tbo
Fair groanCa, or acting in a disorderly manner,
ahall be immediately ejected from tho grounds.
Ho betting will be allowed on tho grounds.
SCrBRnrTESDSSTS.
The Soperintendcnta are required to take
charge of all articles belonging to their depart
ments, on their arrival oa tbo ground, and see
that they are arranged in their proper plaoes.
Superintendents inset be on the ground early
Monday morning to aaaist exhibitors ia ticket
ing aad arranging the artislea.
1TIHJ COBB1TT1ISS.
Tho awarding committee will in all easel be
chosen at the Fair. They will eemmeno tbeir
duties at twa o'clook of tha aeoond day of the
Fair, and they are requested to hand in their re.
porta at the Secretary's office aa soon as they aaa
be made out.
All reports maat be made in writing, and be
haneed into tha Secretary's offics two o'olock
Thursday.
N. B. The Fair is open tor competition to the
world, except where otherwise limned.
tS. Ko peraon will be allowed to Interfere
with the Awarding Committees while in the dis
charge of their duties, and any person interfer
ing, by loiter or otherwise, will bo excluded from
competition.
ircTios SIM.
Auction salo will be held en tho last day of
each Annua! Fair, for the benefit of those wish
ing to aell after exhibitee.
BY-LAWS.
Bec. 1. Eaoh officer of the Society who' ahall
bs absent from the Annual Faira of tho Society
ahall be fined one dollar, unless good causa caa
bo shown lor such abaenoe.
Eso. 2. Anim. Is as-articles intended for exhi
bition, ahall only be admitted by tha gate keeper
on ahowing the SeereUry'a card, with the num
ber and claaa of hia entry.
Bbo. 3. The Secretary ahall cater each elasa in
a acparatc book, for the nse of the awarding
committee.
6kc. 4. No animal or article shall be taken out
of th Fair grounds withont th leav of th
President, who in aaoh case shall give a check
card, whioh will admit the animal or article
when brought bask.
Bsc, 5. Premiums shall ia no ease be given
unless tho object ia oonsidsred deserving by th
judge.
Bsc. 6- All roots, A., offered in competition,
shall be cleaned and trimmed, and exhibited in
baskets, or otber open vessels Grains and seeds
may no exhibited in aaoxa. , .
Sac. 1. Th Secretary of the Society ahall
furnish a eard with the number ef th entry
thereon, which ahall b attached to som ooa
apicaoua part of the animal, artioio or imple
ment. Sac 8. Bh committee ahall be furnished by
th Beorotary of th Soaioty with a book con
taining th number and designation ef every
animal, artioio, A., entored for th competition,
in th olass to which th oominiUe ia appointed,
aud the name of th resDeetiv owners shall tw
furnished by th Secretary to th chairman of
each committee after the awards are made, whan
the owner's name may belied.
Sic. V. Farms, lonoea, aad all other objeete ef
competition which necessitate a committee to
travel into the country, ahall be entered for such
competition oa or before tfae26tn day of Aagnst,
and th commit tea adjudicating threoa shall
report in writing, by their chairman, to tbo Presi
dent of th 8ooiety, on th 15th day of Novem
ber. -
Bsc. 10. An objects entered for competition
which ahall require a eomatttte to travel lato
the country, ahall be subject to an ntranoe fee
ef two dollar for each object, unleaa when they
ar situated on the same farm.
Sao. 11. Th Board of Directors shall appoiat
en or mora marshals, and gate-keeper.
Bsc. U. Th offioers ef the Society officially
attending the Fair, shall be permitted to hev
Ulr horse or hers and vehicle admitted free of
charge, when net eomnetini fer a pramlusi.
Bec. 13. The Sxeeative CemsaUtee skMl em
ploy aome anitable peraon or persona to prepare
and sae toai ma ir niwoui
fer th. Fair.
bo. 14. Committees ef award shall be ap
nointtd by the Superintendents respestfully, by
- ... . . i , Altk. ff.Mitlir
and witn tneaavice ano u:in v. - -. -
Committee.'
ih ThaRoir of Dircatora ssav adopt
suoh rules and regulations as they saay dcass
aeeasaary and proper for tns governmen oi
Pain, and if any bs saoptea alter ine pnus
lists, tbev should be poblloly
proclaimed poa tbe gronnds, and shall there-.
mn.xn La lit lllH Mill DlDClini IQlf UU IUK1
If appearing in the printed list.
ORDEl OV THE FAIB.
Monday, August 28. " ,
Entries of artioles for premiums or exhibition
maat kx nade at the secretary's efBoe oa the
grounds, on Monday, tha First day of tbe Fair,
or at the secretary 's offio in Book Island, any
time tirevious. Kntrv fees most be paid befor
t o'clnck on Tuesday, and tha articles must b
brought ia and arranged.
Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Entries, wi l b takn till 2 o'clock P v, after
wbieh arUtUs will b arras ged ready for the
committees oi rd..
3pm No. 21 TroUing, 4 year old colts.
3f " ' 22, 3 " "
4 " " 14, Riding, bt Ldy.
Wednesday, Ay. 30.
At 10 o clock a m Uommiltitt will examine
tha following classes :
No. 2, ihort Horns.
No. 3, Devon s.
No. 4, Herd Cattle.
No. 6, Oxen, Steers and fat Cattle.
No. 10. Draught Horses.
No II, Matched and Single Horsts.
No. 12, Mules and Jscks.
N. IS, Herd Hones. . w
No. 38 and 29, Sheep.
No. 31, Poultry.
No. 33 and 34, Flowers.
No. 35, Fruit.
No. 36, Farm Produota.
Ho. 3S, Pantry Stores.
No. 39, Agricultural Implameats.
No. 40, Manufactures.
No. 41, Domestic Arts and Kfs.
No. 42. Bewing Machine Work.
f.o. 4.1, Musioal Instruments.
No. 44, Sculpture, Painting and Drawing.
No. 45, Designs and Models.
At 21 p. No. 14, 81oweat going Horse.
3 " " 17, Trotting, horses fo epeei-
fiad counties.
Hi " " 25, Quarter ras. catch weights.
4 " " 10, Trotting, never boat 2:3.
Thursday, August 31.
10 A.
No. 4, Natives and grades.
" t), Roadsters.
" 8, Horses, mares and colts.
" 7, Stallions for all work.
No. 14, Slowest going Mule.
" IS. Double team, a pecified counties.
" 34, Running, 2 mil dash.
" 1G, Trotting 8 Ullions.
Friday, Sept. 1.
No. I, Cattle. Sweepstakes.
" 15, Stallions, "
' 27, Sheep, "
" 30, Swine,
Plowing,
2H, Running, 3 in i.
" 20. Trotting, never beat 2:40.
10
it
ii
2
2i
3
" 2i, Trotting, Horses, Mares aad
Geldings,
Saturday, Sept. 2.
At 10 o'clock, a. M. checks oa Treasurer for
premiums, issued at the Secretary's office on Fair
U rounds.
1IST OP PREMIUMS.
OPES TO THE WORLD.
CLiSS A. CATTI.K.
Robert Montgomery, Sopt.
No. 1. Sweepstakes.
Best boll, of any age or breed, dip. and $50
Second best, ditto 25
Best milch oow, of aay age or breed 40
Second best, ditto 20
No. 2. Short Horns.
Best bull, 3 years old and upwards, dip.
and 20
Second best, ditto 10
Best bull, 2 years old 10
Second best, ditto
Best bail, 1 year old
Best bull calf
Best cow, 3 years old and upwards 10
Second best, ditto
Best heifer, 2 years old
Second best, ditto
Best heifer, 1 year old
Best heifer calf
The Committee on thia class will require
a satislactory pedigree in every instance.
No. 3. Devons.
Best bull, 3 years old and upwards 10
Second beat, ditto
tet boil, 2 years old 5
Second boat, ditto 3
Beat bull, 1 year old 6
Beat boll calf 3
Best cow, 3 years old and upward
Second best, ditto
Best heifer, 2 years old
Second best, ditto
Best heifer, 1 year old
Boat heifer calf
The Committee on this clsss will require
a saiisiactor peaigree m every instance,
No. 4. Natives and Grades.
Beet bull, over 3 years old 20
Second best ditto 10
Best ball, 2 years old 12
Best bull, 1 year old 4
Best bull calf 2
Best cow. over 3 years old 20
Second best ditto 10
Best heifer, 2 years old 10
Best heifer 1 year old 6
Best heifer calf 2
No. 5. Herd.
Best herd of cattle belonging to one indi
vidual, of any breed or age, consisting
of not less than ooe male and lour fe
males. ?5
No. 6. Oxen, Steers and Fat Cattle.
Best yoke oxen, 4 years old and upwards -
dip aad 15
Best lot of fat steers, of any age, consist
ing of not less than 3 ia number 10
Best beef animal, male or female 6
CLASS B. HOS.SSS, HULKS AND JACKS.
I. B. Williams, Sopt.
Geo. M. Dickson, Asst. Supt. .
No. Stallions for all work.
To the best stallion 25
To the second best, ditto 10
By the term " horse for all work " is meant
an animal with sufficient weight to pull th
plow or wagon, and sufficient action W hitch
to the family carriage, and to carry hia
owner without endangering bis neck bv
falling down. He should be from 15 to 16
hands high, and the more good blood he
possesses the better.
No. 8. Horses, Mares and Colts. '
Horse showing the best five colts, from
one to five years old, exhibited with
horse - - 25
Best brood mare, five years old, or ver,
with colt by her side . 20
Second best, ditto 10
No. . Roadsters. ....
Best stallioe,four years old and upwards,
in harness 20
Second best, ditto 10
Best stallion, three years old, in harness 10
Second best, ditto ' 5
Best stallion, two years old . 3
do do one year old 6
do horse colt, suckling 6
Second best, ditto - 3
Best mare or gelding, fear year old and
upwards, in harness 20
Second best, ditto -10
Best mare or gelding, three years old, in
harness 10
Second best, ditto ' 5
Best mare, two years old : - - 6
- do one year old 3
do colt, suckling 4
Second best, ditto 2
No. 10 Draught Horses.
Best stallion, oar years old and on
wards $20
Second best ditto . 10
Best stallion three jeers old " 8
Second best, ditto 4
Best brood mare, with colt by her aide. 1 0
Second best ditto 6
Best pair horses, mares or geldings,
(tested) 10
Second best ditto . ' -6
The same team cannot compete as oarriage
and farm team.
- No. 11 Matched and single Horses.
Bert pair matched carriage geldings or
snares 20
Seoond best ditto 10
Best pair matched farm horses; geldings
or mares
Second best ditto
20
10
5
3
10
5
5
4
3
10
5
Best saddle horse, mare or gelding
Second best .ditto
Not 12 Mules and Jacks.
Best pair mules
Second best ditto
Best mule two rears old
do do one year old
do do suckling
Best Jack
Second best ditto
No. 13 Herd.
Best herd of horses owned by one person,
the mora the better, nonsuiting of both
sexes
25
Second best ditto
15
No. 14 Riding.
Best riding by lady, A. J. Swanson's spe
cial nramiam of pair button boots
10
Slowest going horse, not ridden by owner 15
Slowest going mule not ridden by owner 15
. 8WKEPST4KES.
No 15 Stallions of any age or breed.
To the best stallion $0
To the second bast ditto 25
To the third best ditto 15
In this class horses will show as Superin
tendent may direct.
In alt classes where speed is the test, it
will require three to enter and two to start.
A winner distancing all competitors receives
tbe first premium only, the second and third
going to the Societj. All races to oe gov-
arned by tbe rules ot tne uavyieae Associa
tion, St. Louis, Mo., of 1SG7.
No. 16.
Fastest trotting stallion in harness, mile
beats, best three in five
Second beat ditto lou
Third best ditto 50
Entrance fee f 10. Three to fill, two to
start.
No. 17.
Fastest trotting mare or gelding, owned
in Kook Island. Mereer, rieary ana
Knox counties, Illinois, and Scott and
Muscatine counties, Iowa, mile heals,
best two in three
50
25
Second best ditto
Entrance fee $10. Three to fill, two
to start.
No. 18.
Fastest dooble team owned ia Boek Isl
and, Mercer, Henry, aad Knox coun
ties 111., and Scott and Muscatine
counties. Iowa, mile heats, best 2 in 3
50
25
Second best ditto
Entrance lee $10. Three to fill, two
to start.
No. 19.
Fastest trotting horse, mare or gelding,
in harness, that never beat 2:35, mile
bets, best three in five 100
Second best ditto 75
Third best ditto 25
Entrance fee $20. Three to fill, two
to start.
No. 20.
Fastest trottiog horse, mare or gelding,
in harness, that never beat 2:40, mile
heats, best 3 in 5, f0
Second best ditto, 40
Third best ditto, -0
Entrance fee $12. Three to fill, two
to start.
No. 21.
Fastest trotting 4 year old colt in har
ness, mile heats, best 2 in 3. 00
Second best ditto. 25
Entrance fee $15. Three to fill, two
to start.
No. 22
Fastest trotting 3 year old colt, ia har
ness, half mile heats, best 2 in 3, 50
Second best ditto, 20
Entrance fe, $15- Three to fill, two
to start.
No- 23.
Fastest running horse, mare or gelding,
mile heats, best 3 in 5, C6
Second best ditto, . 25
Entrance fee, $15. Three to fiill, two to
start.
No. 24.
Fastest running horse, mare or geldicg,
two mile dash, Cu
Second best ditto, -."
Entrance fee, $15.
start.
No
Three to fill, to
25.
Fastest quarter race, single dash, catch
weighu, 5 0
Second best ditto, 20
Katranoe fee, $15. Three to fill two to
start.
No. 26.
Fastest trotting stallion, mare of gelding
in harness, mile heats, best 3 in 5 300
Seoond best ditto, 200
Entrance fee, $50. Three to fill, two to
a tart.
CLASS C. SHEEP.
Thomas Cornes, Superintendent.
No. 27 -Sweepstakes.
Best Buck of aav ace or breed
$15
5
10
3
10
5
10
5
5
3
5
3
Second best ditto
Best E we of any age or breed
Second best ditto
Best flock of sheen. 1 Back and 4 Ew..
Second best ditto
No. 28-Fin Wool Sheep.
Best fine wool Book
Second best ditto
Best fine wool Ewe -
Second best ditto -
Beet five Lambs
Second best ditto
No. 29 -Long Wool Sheep.
(Same as No. 28.)
class d. ewise.
John Bnffam, Superintendent.
No. 30-Sweepstakes.
Beit boar of any age or breed
Second best ditto
Best sow of any age or breed
Second best ditto
$15
10
10
5
No. 31.
Chester Whit. Poland. York. hi. Iri.h
Graziers, Chesire, Suffolk, China, Essex,
and all other distinct breeds.
Beet boar, over one year ojd 10
oeoona nest auto 5
Best sow, over one veer old
10
5
Second best ditto
Best sow. with not less than
six
pigs
nnder six months old
10
Second beat ditto
CLASS E.-PoPLTBT.
John Lusk, Superintendent.
No. 32.
Best and greatest variety of Poultry
Seoond best ditto
Best lot of White Dorkings
$
3
oo Grey Or speckled Dorkings
do Blank Spanish Fowl
do Bolton Greys
do Game (Earl Derby)
do " English Pheasant
do " Sumatra
do 'i Mexican
do " Irish
do Golden Hamburg
do Silver Hamburg
do Black Haas burg
do Golden Poland
do Brahma Pootraa
do Shanghais
do Gold Laee Bantams
do ' Silver Lace Bantams
do Java Bantams
do African Bantams
do : Common Fowls
do An ether variety
Best pair Turkeys
do WildTnrkeys
. do Black Cayuga Docks
do Rouen "
do Muscovy "
do Aylesbury "
do Top-Knot "
do Common "
do Com us on Geese
do Bremen "
do China "
do African M
do Wild
Best lot of G niaee Fowls
" Pea "
Poultry must be bronght oa the ground
in neat ana well eoutrnotoa eoops ana
cages, not less than i feet high.
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