The most important, though we cannot say distinctive, feature of the fair was the Cattle Show. We cannot speak in detail of their qualities, for it would far exceed our allotted space, and we therefore refer our readers to the premium list made out by the Secretary of the Society, and to be found in another column of our paper, which we presume will be found a correct compilation from the books of the committees. It will be sufficient to say, that the exhibition of the Cattle, not in numbers, but in quality, was the best we have ever seen at a county fair, and reflected much credit on the stock farmers of Laporte county. We cannot, though we would like to do so, give a detailed notice of the fine Horses exhibited. There were quite a number on the grounds, and they were of a superior quality. The number of Sheep on exhibition was not very large, but were of a fine quality, embracing different varieties of long and fine wooled Sheep. They have seldom, if ever, been surpassed as specimens, and attracted the attention of all persons in attendance. This branch of the agricultural interests of Laporte county had, we are informed been much neglected previous to the organization of the Society; but the fine specimens of sheep exhibited, show the increased interest and zeal manifested by the wool growers of our county, among the most extensive of which we make mention of D.G. Rose. Mr. R. had the largest and, we think, certainly the finest flock on exhibition.
Some of the Hogs on exhibition took the palm off anything we ever saw in the hog line - we refer particularly to the large white ones that were in a cage, set up on wagon wheels. We believe they belonged to D.G. Rose. The hogs on exhibition, as a general thing, were of a superior quality.
There were on exhibition, beautiful specimens of Poultry, from a Shanghai down to a common legged chicken; also some fine Geese, Turkeys, and Ducks.
There were some fine and beautiful specimens of Butter, though we believe, little competition was had in this article. The specimens were certainly of a superior quality, and reflected credit on the makers; but, we think, so important an article of common consumption ought to have much more attention paid to it than seems to have been on this occasion. There were several Cheeses exhibited, and we must say that those made at the Dairy of D.G. Rose surpassed anything we have ever seen of the cheese kind, not only in site (sic), but quality. We do not claim to be good judges of cheese, but those who are, pronounced them equal, if not superior to the Hamburgh, and we have no disposition to doubt it, for it will be remembered that his cheese took the premium at the State Fair, where there was large competition. The specimens of Honey were very fine indeed. A look at it would make one sweet enough without tasting.
There were several collections of Flowers exhibited, and added much to the attractiveness of the fair. Notwithstanding the drought, the flowers were very rich and decidedly beautiful, and whoever the fair collectors were, spoke well for their taste.
There were many household articles on exhibition, such as quilts, carpets, table cloths, dresses, &c., &c., which looked very beautiful indeed; but, being troubled with "single blessedness", of course, we are not competent to speak of their respective merits - besides it is hardly necessary that we should, as our good neighbor of the Times has done this branch of the exhibition ample justice, and we suggest here that it would be nothing more than proper that he be presented with one of those coveted "socks". There were many other articles on exhibition that we would like to notice, such as vegetables, boots, shoes, &c., &c., but would extend this article to too great a length, and we will bring it to a close, merely making mention of a fine two horse Carriage entered for exhibition by Messrs. Rose & Bagley. It is a worthy specimen of workmanship, and we can here say that there is no place in the west where neater and better carriages can be built than in Laporte. The carriage in question was gotten up in the very best taste - neither too gay, nor too plain in its trimmings. It is, to say the least of it, just such a one as every man should have who can afford to ride in a handsome, comfortable carriage, and it reflects great credit on the builders.
Take the Fair all in all, it was creditable to the exhibitors and profitable to the visitors. M.K. Farrand, Esq., delivered the Annual address, which was both beautiful and instructive.
Premiums Awarded at the 3d Annual Fair of Laporte County.
HORSES.
| Best Stallion | L. Sherman | Dipl. & $10 |
| 2nd Best Stallion | John Jessup | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Geldon | Wm. Proud | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Geldon | D.G. Rose | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Brood Mare | D. Ludwig | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Brood Mare | Seth Eason | Dipl. & $3 |
| 3d Best Brood Mare | A.J. Wagner | Dipl. & $1 |
| Best Mare & Colt | George Crawford | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Mare & Colt | George Mills | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best 3 year old Colt | John S. Jessup | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Mule | T. Butterworth | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 2 year old Colt | D. Ludwig | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 year old Colt | Jonathan Dudley | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Sucking Colt | G. Mills | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Span Matched Horses | John Thompson | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Work Horses | John F. Decker | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Work Horses | Shedrack Crande | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Buggy Horse | John Sutherland | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Jack | Alex. Bane | Dipl. & $5 |
CATTLE.
| Best Durham Bull, 3 years old | W.J. Walker | Dipl. & $10 |
| Best Durham Bull, 2 years old | W.J. Walker | Dipl. & $10 |
| Best Durham Bull, 1 year old | McCord & Rose | Dipl. & $10 |
| Best Durham Bull, Calf | S.B. Mead | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Cow | Joseph Orr | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Heifer | S.B. Mead | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Devan Bull, 1 year old | Sam'l Shed | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Devan Cow | L. Shed | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Devan Bull Calf | L. Shed | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Devan Heifer | S.B. Mead | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Yoke Oxen | N. Buck | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Yoke Oxen | J.F. Decker | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best 3 year old Steers | James Wallace | Dipl. & -- |
| Best Milk Cow (grade) | Seth Eason | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Milk Cow | J.M. Allen | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best 2 year old Heifer (grade) | S.B. Mead | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best 1 year old Heifer (grade) | S.B. Mead | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 year old Steer | B.M. Newkirk | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 year old Bull | Moses Butterworth | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best 4 year old Steer | W.J. Walker | Dipl. & $3 |
FARMS & FARM HOUSES.
| Best Arranged Farm, Farmhouse & Buildings | Seth Way | Dipl. & $10 |
| Best Farm, without reference to buildings | L.C. Andrew | Dipl. & $10 |
| 2nd Best | Jas. Andrew | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Cultivated Farm | T. Messenger | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Plan of Farm-house, not costing over $1000 | James Andrews | Dipl. & $5 |
FARM IMPLEMENTS.
The Committee on Farm Implements has awarded the following premiums, to wit:
| Best Two Horse Wagon | John F. Decker | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Corn and Cob Crusher | Chas. Fravel | Dipl. & $3 |
| Hay Rake | Same | Dipl. & $2 |
| Clover Seed Gatherer | Same | Dipl. & $3 |
| 2nd Best Two Horse Wagon | N. Hamelton | Dipl. & $3 |
FARM PRODUCTION.
| Best 1 Acre Mediterranean Wheat** | A.J. Wagner | $4 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Sweet Potatoes | T.W. Sale | $2 |
| Best 6 Heads Cabbage | D.M. Leaming | $2 |
| Best 6 Heads Celery | Harrison Jewel | $1 |
| Best 6 Tomatoes | J.S. Jessup | $1 |
| Best 6 Stocks Rhubarb | J.S. Jessup | $1 |
| Best 6 Heads Cauliflower | Peter Haizer | $1 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Onions | D.M. Leaming | $1 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Blood Beets | H. Jewel | $1 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Lima Beans | same | $2 |
| Best 6 Water Melons | L. Whitebend | $1 |
| Best 6 Pepper Pods | Harrison Jewel | $1 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Turnips | same | $1 |
| Best 12 Carrots | same | $1 |
| Best 12 Vegetable Oysters | same | $1 |
| Best 4 Eggplants | same | $1 |
| Best 2 Bottles Pickles | same | $1 |
| Best 2 Bottles Pepper sauce | same | $1 |
| Best 1-2 Bushels Irish Potatoes | John Sutherland | $4 |
HAY AND GRASS SEED.
| Best 1 Bushel Clover Seed | E. Quimby | $3 |
| Best 1 Acre Clover Hay | same | $2 |
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
| Best 10 lbs Butter, made in June | E. Quimby | $5 |
| 2nd Best 10 lbs Butter, made in June | H. Hawkins | $3 |
| Best 10 lbs Butter, made after June | T. Messenger | $3 |
| 2nd Best 10 lbs Butter, made after June | D.M. Leaming | $2 |
| Best 25 lbs Cheese, 1 year old | D.G. Rose | $5 |
| Best 25 lbs Cheese, less than 1 year old | same | $5 |
| 2nd Best 25 lbs Cheese, less than 1 year old | same | $5 |
| Best 15 lbs Cheese, less than 1 year old | Alvin Buck | $2 |
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURED ARTICLES.
| Best Patche Work Quilt | Miss Agness Andrew | $5 |
| 2nd Best Patche Work Quilt | Mrs. Seth Way | $3 |
| Best Pair Woolen Stockings | Mrs. L.L. Darling | $1 |
| 2nd Best Pair Woolen Socks | Mrs. George Crawford | $1 |
| Best 1 lb Woolen Yarn | Mrs. J.C. Hawkins | $1 |
| Best Pair Woolen Mittens | Mrs. George Crawford | $1 |
| Best Pair Woolen Blankets | Mrs. C.W. Cathcart | $2 |
| Best Bed Spread | W.B. Templeton | $2 |
| 2nd Best Bed Spread | Mrs. W.D. Farnsworth | $1 |
| Best 10 yds Wool Carpet | Mrs. Joseph McClelland | $1 |
FRUITS.
| Best 20 Varieties Apples | A.M. Jessup | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best 20 Varieties Apples | P. Fail | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 10 Varieties Apples | A.M. Jessup | Dipl. & $3 |
| 2nd Best 10 Varieties Apples | L.C. Andrew | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 5 Varieties Apples | A.M. Jessup | Dipl. & $2 |
| 2nd Best 5 Varieties Apples | Jas. Andrew | Dipl. & $0 |
| Best Display Apples | D.McLeaming | Dipl. & $5 |
| 2nd Best Display Apples | Leonard Cutler | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Display Pears | Aulden Tucker | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Varieties Pears | Philip Fail | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Display Grapes | Aulden Tucker | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best 1 Doz. Sweet Grapes | E. Gregory | $2 |
| 2nd Best 1 Doz. Sweet Grapes | L. Cutler | $2 |
FLOWERS.
| Best 2 Boxes Fuschias | Mrs. L.C. Andrew | $2 |
| Best 1 Horn of Plenty | Mrs. Jas. Andrew | $2 |
| Best 1 case wax Flowers | Miss S. Bond | $5 |
| Best 1 Bouquet | Mrs. J. Orr | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Display green house plants | Ed Farnsworth | Dipl. & $6 |
| Best Display green house plants | Mrs. Jas. Andrew | Dipl. & $6 |
| Best Display Flowers | Harrison Jewell | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Display (Verbenas?) | Same | Dipl. & $1 |
SHEEP.
| Best French Ewe | B.W. Myers | $3 |
| Best Spanish Ewe | D.G. Rose | $3 |
| 2nd Best Spanish Ewe | B.W. Myers | Dipl. |
| Best Merinoe Buck | B.W. Myers | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Grade Ewes | Levi L. Darling | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Grade Weathers | Same | Dipl. & $2 |
HOGS.
| Best Breeding Sow | Levi Heminway | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Sow & Pigs | B.W. Myers | Dipl. & $5 |
| Best Barrow | D.G. Rose | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Boar Pig | M. Butterworth | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Boar 1 year old | Levi Heminway | Dipl. & $3 |
POULTRY.
| Best 6 May Chickens (Shanghai) | M.W. Leeland | $1 |
| Best 7 May Chickens Shang. Chtg. | Same | $1 |
| Best 1 Pair Shanghai Fowls | Abel Vail | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Poland Fowls | John Jessup | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Native Fowls | Mrs. Irwin Jessup | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Turkey(s) | Tho's Messenger | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Geese | J.C. Hawkins | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 2 Pairs Mucovia Ducks | Abel Vail | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Native Ducks | J.C. Hawkins | Dipl. & $2 |
PLEASURE CARRIAGES.
| Best 2 Horse Carriage | Bagley & Rose | Dipl. & $10 |
| Best 1 Horse Buggy | John Thompson | Dipl. & $4 |
HARNESS.
| Best Double Carriage Harness | Mills & Wair | Dipl. & $4 |
| Best Single Buggy Harness | Same | $3 |
| Best Double Waggon Harness | Same | Dipl. & $5 |
| Gent. Saddle | Same | $5 |
BOOTS & SHOES.
| Best Calf skin Boots | W.H. & S.B. Wales | Dipl. & $3 |
| Best Kipp Boots | J.A. Caldwell | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Cow hide Boots | J.A. Caldwell | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Ladies Boots | J.A. Caldwell | Dipl. & $2 |
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
| Best Specimen of Water Paintings | Miss Mary J. Andrews | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Specimen of Embossed Leather Work | Miss Sally Brown | $2 |
| Best Specimen of Embroidery | Same | $1 |
| Best Specimen of Hair Work | Miss Lazy Andrew | $2 |
| Best Specimen of Hearth Rug | Mrs. Leonard Cutler | $2 |
| Best Silk Dress | Miss Sarah Newkirk | $2 |
| Best Pair of Ottomans | Miss Sarah Butterworth | $1 |
| Best Fancy Box | Same | $1 |
| Best Worked Collar | Miss A.S. Chandler | $2 |
| Best Pair Vase Mats | Mrs. John Sutherland | 50c |
| Best Lamp Mats | Miss Agness Andrew | $1 |
| Best Infant Dress | Mrs. John Sutherland | $1 |
| Best 2 Bottles Currant Wine | Miss Ellen Darling | $1 |
| Best Box Honey | A. Hupp | $1 |
| Best Loaf Bread | Mrs. Dan'l McLeaming | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Loaf Corn Bread | Mrs. George Crawford | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best Grub Hoe | E.D. Rose | Dipl. & $2 |
| Best 1 Pair Horse Shoes | John Parkinson | Dipl. & $1 |
| Best 50 Horse Shoe Nails | Same | Dipl. & $1 |
PLOWING MATCH.
| Best 1/4 acre plowed, 7 inches deep | Dr. D. Parker | $8 |
| 2nd Best 1/4 acre plowed | John Sutherland | $5 |
| 3rd Best 1/4 acre plowed | Jas. Andrew | $3 |
SWEEP STAKES.
| Best Stallion | L. Sherman | Silver Cup, $10 |
| Best Durham Bull | Rose & McCord | Silver Cup, $10 |
| Best Devan Cow | L. Shead | $5 |
| Best Devan Bull | Same | Silver Cup, $10 |
| Best Mower | E. Danford & Co. | $10 |
