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<wfedtlg §m fc. Official Journal of the United States. Official Journal of the State of tiforgbu TIIK »!«' ERA Will Vixdioats th* Frisciplks amd thx Poucr or the Republican Pabtt, and Sup port its Nonixexs, State and National. OESERAL GRANT, The Pilot who can and will guide the Ship op State sapelt through evert storx. TERMS OF THE 'WEEKLY: 1 Copytmfl 00. Ctnbi of Twouty or more fi so each 1 Copy aix month*.... fl 00 THE DAILY: 1 10 00 1 Copy mix month*. 5 00 Copy, led* time $1 00 per month. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, s:: OCTOBER 20. OUR TICKET FOR 1872, to the action of the Republican National Convention.) FOB PRESIDENT, ULYSSES S. GRANT. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. AMOS T. AKERMAN. Republican Congressional Nominations. FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. VOB TORTT-PTUHT COXORWM, RICHARD W. WHITE, of Chat ham. rOli PO3TT-0EC\WD CONGHC-SS, VIRGIL HILLYER, or Camden. SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ron roRTT-rcosT and pobit-seoond congress, RICHARD IL WHITELEY, of Decatur. THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ron rouTT-rnurr congress, MARION BETHUNE, of Talhol. yon eoimr-KKCoxn congress, JOHN S. HIGBY, or Coweta. FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. FOB EORTT.FIRST CONGRESS, JEFFERSON K. LONG, or Bibb. TOR portt-secons congress, THOMAS J. SPEER, of Pike. SEVENTH CONGRiiilONAL DISTRICT. NOB portt-pikst and fortt-secoxd congress, GEORGE P. BURNETT, of Flojd, THE ERA FOR THE CAMPAIGN. Persons desiring to subscribe for tbe Era daring tbe campaign, can secure it at a ray low rate. We will send the Daily from now until tbe 1st of January for ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS, invariably in advance. Hie Kua contains tbe Tory latest political in telligence, from every section of tbs country, and its aim is to bo a first-class notes journal. Now la tbe lime to subscribe! General Lee and tha llrrolutlonary Drmwrury. From a correspondence dated April 1861* republished elsewhere, It will be seen what a straggle it cost Gen. Lee to resign bis position in the United Suites Army, and with wbat reluctance be yielded to the revolutionary spirit which dragged his nativo State into the war of Secession. General Leo was never in sym pathy with the leaders of tho reckless Secession Democracy; but being educated in that school of politics which imposed upon the citizen ultimate allegiance to the Stato Government, he, after opposing So. cession in its inception, yielded to its de mands when it became an accomplished fact, and cast his sword in tho scale with his na tive SUtte. In view therefore of Gen. Leo’s well known Union record, up to the evil day in which Virginia attached herself to the fatal train of the revolutionary Democracy, and in view of his dignifiod and noble bearing after the war closed, such exultations as the follow ing which we find in the Augusta Constitu tionalist not only do the memory of the illus trious dead great injustice, but aro otherwise inappropriate and offensive to correct taste: c rNQrrxrnzD Spirit.—In the mldet of from the nnmlaUk&blo exprc*»ion of genera! a<!mlr*tion in which onr great Chieftain** Mat.'•!,). m. w rth waa really h. l.i by all cW< « , f :r poiihtha tnrt»a»1 rf. wti.mD toiprtr^Mi held up a* a traitor or rebel, this renowned leader of of oar Can so la honored even by Hto 1-ayocet - Lacked House* of Legislature Georgia and Virginia a* both a Patriot and a J I Uaa the world over witnessed such a tribute of vfc»to virtue? If these things aro done in the green leaf. t will be done in the dry ? If at this day, with a npant—that usurpation which it la Lee's and glory to have war rod against—if we soy. these circumstances, trocb homage la done to an and his memory, wbat may not be rare for the memory of all who lied for the same Cause under •as banner? With this unerring maintaining tho rightfoutntst of that Cause, or in de- newnetnyfielpual err n ngs. tor warring agsfnetwldcl Lee gslned that immortality of patrtotlsa which is ■ U :.>r«- tii<ig-4 00. ml Ini,, p • veraally awarded ? In the midst of onr grief, then, wo hall this as the Deal sign of the times witnessed for many a day. Tho editor of the Constitutionalist and his echo in this city do not seem THE FAIR. The lfilh Annual Fair of the Geor gia Slate Agricultural Society. THIRD DAT.—FRIDAY. A greater difference in two consecutive days could hardly be imagined than Thursday and yesterday. Thursday was cold, bleak and miserable. Yesterday bright and beautiful as an October day conld be. All felt its influence, and it was evident from the arrival of the first train that it was going to be one of tbe great days of the Fair; by noon it was estimated that there wero not less than 20,000 PEOPLE PRESENT. Tho grand amphitheatre was crowded with people, the various departments were crowded, the shows reaped a rich harvest, and the re freshment booths and stands were extensively patronized. THE WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD ran trains every half hour without an accident, everything being iu running order, all worked smoothly. After noon it was found necessary to increase tho number of cars to fifteen, while the train, the previous day, six cars were found ample to accommodate tho visitors. THE STOCK RING was the great center of attraction. Shortly after nine the third class of u Life l - HEAVY DRAFT HORSES were shown. For section one, best stallion, premium $100, there were four entries: Mr. David Wade of Fulton county, a fine brown “John Vera or," aged four years. Mr. N. Smith of Fayette, a bright bay Mon arch horse, “General Hampton.** Mr. J. Blocst of Piko county a magnificent black, “John Morgan.** Mr. J. >hn M ' - •:. o.anty, .i v, ry fine bay, “Homan.” Ronmu took tbe first prize and Morgan tbe second. A handsome gelding shown by Messrs. Redwino & Fox was much admired. The fourth rhi-ss, thoroughbreds, Next claimed attention. The prize of. $100 was taken by Mr. J. Walters of Albany, with Whirlwind, a remarkably fine and well bred te. He is now twenty-two years old; he was sired by Tempest by Pumpkin Boy, bo by Stockholder; dam, Old Ann Barrow, by Cock of the Walk, ho by Duroc, bo by old Dromed. His fiist race was trotted at Atlanta when be w.ih three years old. He is a fiuo dark bay with black legs and is every inch a horse. Tho second prize, $73, was awarded to Ma jor Lynn of Bartow county, for a fine young chestnut, “Rod Algernon.” Tho other competitor was Mr. J. O. Roper of Bartow county, who showed a fine boy horse, •Bob Ln*o." For MORGAN STALXIAN8 There were two entries. “Black Hawk, Jr.,” half brother of Ethan Allen, sired by Green- hill and old Black Hawk; fourteen years old, shown by Mr. Whetlock of Marietta, and Morgan," a fine black, entered by Mr. Holliday, of Fayette county, a Georgia raised horse, 7 years of ago. Black Hawk took the prize. OTHER STOCK. The prize for the best large horse colt, one year old, was taken by Mr. Walters with a very fine sorrel, by Jack Malone, out of Aunt Chase, the old Lexington stock being in him. Mr. Rosser, of Stevenson, Alnbama. showed a fino colt, but not having any certificate the premium was not awarded. The prize for the best mare and colt taken by Mr. Grogan, of Fulton county. Major Waring took the prize for a remarka bly fine mare. An honorary prize was also awarded tea very handsome mare shown by O. H. Jones Jb Co. For three year old fillies Mr. Dupre, of Cobb, was the only exhibitor and took tbe premium. For two year old fillies there was no entry. Mr. J. M. Mabbett took the premium for 1 year old fillies with a neat little Eclipso colt. Mr. W. H. Styles next appeared, mounted on his own horse. Ho got a good start but immediately afterwards threw a shoe, which caused him to break. He was speedily caught and traveled well. At tho second comer bo broke again but only momentarily. He made the half mile in 1:25—the mile in 2:39, mak ing the last half mile in very good time. He was cheered heartily on coming home. Mr. Gonldsby then appeared, and os there had been some misunderstanding os to orders, tho judges gave him permission to pace, allowing Mr. Styles the privilege to pace again if his time should be beaten. He appeared also in the pigskin. His mare was an excellent pace, but broke rather badly, tho consequence being that ho made his half mile in 1:18, and the milo in 2:40. Just a second less than Mr. Styles. MB. STYLES WAS DECLARED THE WINNER. The next on the programme was section three of class right, a prize of $100 for the fastest pair of trotting horses, Georgia raised. For this there were three entries: Mr. S. P. Salter, Gin Burner and Orphan Boy. and A fine pair of horses, unnamed, by Mr M. G. Whitlock of Cobb county. The latter trotted first, and made a good trot of it, with but one break in tbe whole mile. They xnado the half mile in 1:38, and tbe mile in 33.7*. . The little blacks came next and made a gallant trot, never breaking .until within 20 fort of thestring, when the winner tripped np and was noi on a square trot, which created trouble, os after a consultation, the judges de cided that the race should be* considered a dead heat, though they made the mile in 3:8*. The result of this, however, was As for once it was decided to let them trot together. The announcement of the fact was received with immense cheering. They got an excellent send-off neither hav ing a foot tbe advantage. The blacks hod the inside; at the firefc turn they were half a length ahead; on tho second turn, however, Mr. Whitlock’s pair were coming np, and on tho back-stretch they were close together. The sorrel: broke np on the home-stretch tbe first time round, the blacks passing undor the string two lengths ahead, in 1:38. A very fino contest ensued, the mixed team gradually nearing the blacks, and finally collaring them. The race home was magnificent, the blacks winning by half a length in Still, amid the of the multitnte. The excitement was and the universal expression was that they had at least seen one good race. We again nrge upon tho committee to oblige the public by permitting^horses to trot togeth- The time rule is an ^unheard of thing whni carried to Mu-b^au cm ut us it is at this Fair. to understand or appreciate the senti ments of the Southern Republicans and Union men in this matter. Many of the ablest, most worthy and valnod members of the Republi can party in Georgia, as also in other Southern States, are of those who were gallant officers in the Confederate armies. Bnt when the Cause for which thoy fought was surrendered, it was surrendered by them in good faith ; and since then, the Government of tbe United States has been their Government, itx flag has been tkeir flag, and its cause has been their About eleven o'clock the trotting commenc ed for Georgia raised horses, one mile against time. The jndges were Mr. O. H. Jones, At lanta, J. T. Anderson, Cobb county, J. H. Nichols, White county, T. Dupre, Polk coun ty and R. Sims, of Kentucky. The following hones were entered: Mr. Whitlock’s No Name. Wr. Walker's .Walker. Mr. W. H. Styles Metz. Mr. S. P. Salter Gin Burner. Mr. J. Goldaby Orphan Boy Mr. N. H. Biddlecombe Bertrand. Gin Burner was the first to show, apd after a good, steady trotting, without a break, made his mile 2:50*, the half mile in 1:35. | Metz then came forward trotting to a wagon. He went steadily, bat the gate was peculiar, bring a half nek. His time was 1:36* and 3ti6J. Mr. Beddlecomb's horse,Bertrand, next put in an appearance. He is a fino stylish hone, trotting well and squarely, of a dark chestnut color. He was much admired and did the half inilo in 1:3*2, the mile in 3:6*. Mr. Walker’s horse attempted to trot, but gave it up in despair on the first quarter. No name, a handsome black, trotted well, only breaking onoe in tbe mile and then he quickly got back. Ho performed in 1:28 and 2:37;. Orphan Boy, the mate to Gin Burner, was tho last. Ho trotted well and squarely not breaking once. He made tbe half mile in 1 r24 the mile in 2:50f winning the prize. This patriotic course was strictly adhered to by the noblo man whose memory we revere. That Gen. Leo was at heart a Union man, and that he had no sympathy with, or respect for the Secession leaders who precipitated the country into revolution, no well informed man presumes to question; but being drawn into the vortex by the mero force of circumstan ces, Lee, with all his genius and herculean energies, Hko thousands of others among the best men in the South, distinguished himself as a Confederate soldier. But when the war was over, ho had no farther contest to make. Tho decision being fair and final. General Lee, uulike the little horde of Confederate camp followers, spec ulators, bummers, bomb-proofs, aud small politicians, pursued the causo of a good aud loyal citizen. He sought not to live ou the fallacious glories of tho “Lost Cause,” nor to renew a hopeless contest in ord* r to keep himself conspicuous before thej revolutionary party which would fain claim the honor of his favorable recognition. - General Leo had no war to make against the “usurpations of Con gress,” and no puerile ambition to become tbe idol of an ephemeral and disloyal sentiment; and in paying respect to his memory, the Re publicans of the South do not revere the “prin ciples” or the “righteousness" of the cause of Disintegration and revolution, nor do they give a “sign" that they approve the insane vsgneries of the Stephens family or of their toadies aiul fuglemen. ORTHAN BOY THE WINNER was lustily cheered on passing the stand. The stupid practice of trotting horses against time was much condemned, and many efforts were made to get the rule altered, but like tbe edicts of King Darius of old, aud the laws of tho Modes and Persians, no impres sion conld be mado and the public were dis appointed. An intermission for then announced, and leaving tho track we got a brief interval in which to enjoy the other departments, bnt not lengthy enough to give anything like a just description of articl that have been entered since our first general notice. In fact, articles for exhibition are still arriving, but by to-morrow we presume everything that is for exhibition will bo on the tables, and then we shall endeavor to do justice to all. There aro a multitude of things in tho art gallery as yet unnoticed by us, some of the most beautiful and unique characters. Shortly After two o’clock tho race-track again became the object of attraction PONT RACES Beiug in order for a prizo of $50; there were five entries : Mr. J. G. Rucker. Mr. McLendon. Mr. W. IL Styles. Mr. John Gonldsby. Mr. David Ackon. Mr. Rucker's horse was tho first to show pacing to harness. He broko up shortly after the start, and that badly. He mado tbe half mile in 1:45—the mile in 3:21. McLendon and Gonldsby were ruled out for not being on time. Mr. Acken s horse next showed in a wagon. He paced well, only breaking once on the homestretch, the second time round. Ho made his miie in 3:11. — hand j>ower. It is an ingenious contrivance, that shells, cleans, and seperates the corn, and has an elevator for sacking. The smaller one of the two work on the same principle, but is designed only for bond use. Among the machinery started during the morning, was the GODFREY FLOUR COOLER AND BOLT^CLEAKER. It claims to be an important improvement, which consists of a blast of air thrown on the external surface of the bolt by a fan, placed at the head of the chest. The air is conveyed into the chest by a tin tube, along, and paral lel with the reel, and issued through a slot^a the side of tho tube, on the cloth with suffi cient force to keep tho meshes open and ab sorb the steam generated in grinding. From G. S. Ruble, Chattanooga, we see three or fonr inventions. Ono of them is the Manny • DROAD-CAST SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. This machine claims premiums from fifteen State and county Fairs. It has an “agita tor” and “grass seed attachment;” the teeth are adjustable, and it has a slip cultivator tooth, to prevent breaking when, working among stumps, or roots. It is* manufactured at Rockford, Illinois. Another is the Nash & Catts FOURTH DAY—SATURDAY. A MAGNIFICENT RACE. One of tbe most interesting exhibitions of tbe evening was Master George C. Whitlock driving in a sulky alone the magnificent stallion Black Hawk J which had taken the premium in the morning. This juvenile Jehu is six years old, but managed the ribbons admirably, turning, backing, walking or trotting bis horse as he pleased, his per formance elicited many cheers. Mr. Scott’s very fine pair of horses was also on exhibition, named Bob Leo and Roger Hansor. They elicited tbe most marked ad miration, tbe prevailing opinion appearing to be that as [a pair ol harness horses none on tho ground were ^superior. Mr. Scott is a Kentucky gentleman who enjoys the posses sion of fine stock, is ajnoted breeder, and though he never trots his horses’for profit, bnt likes to see them appreciated by having them obtain a few premiums at such Fairs as this. The Tournament gentlemen then took ^session of the track and practiced riding at the heads and rings much to the amusement of the public. COLONEL WELL'S CASE is attracting much attention. It was cut yesterday and some prizes secured, including one diamond, one ruby and, one pearl ring, none of tbe most valnablo prizes, however have as yet been secured. An elegantly made piece of machinery, and claiming a few advantages over the general run of competitors. Then comes some improvement on the road wagon. The one on exhibition, THE STUD ERASER WAGON, -I 7 ’ is a piece of elegant workmanship. It is. made from Indiana timber, and claims to be the lightest running, and most durablo wagon in tbe market A simply arranged HORSE POWER has been put up on the grounds by 3Ur. E. O. Thompson & Bra, of Thomasville, Georgia. It rTrims greater speed than any other like power, when required for threshing, and can be used as ground, or suspended power. A small, bnt much needed contrivance is exhibited with this power, called the ' PICKET SHARPENER. It can be adapted to many kinds of light work, and will always be found useful on the farm or in the workshop. W. W. Johnson is the patentee. From the office of J. M. & J. C. Alexander of this city, is exhibited a splendid show of R. Hoe & Ca’s cast steel saws, among which ore those with the patent inserted teeth. 'While looking through the above collection, our attention was called to A VERY SIMPLY CONSTRUCTED PLOW, Exhibited by Mr. B. F. Camp, of Covington, Georgia. This plow has an entirely new aud original fastening for the blade, or “shear. 1 It is a carved rod, fastening to the beam about midway, and, going bock of tho catch, hooks into tho shear. The common difficulty in regulating angles in plowing, is obviated by ■will Am loop upon the beam (into which tho fastening rod hooks) backward or forward, as may bo required. The plow was made by Mr. Camp. Tbe gentleman has contributed a prize essay on the culture of wheat The Cleveland Ohio AGRICULTURAL WORKS have on tho grounds to-day a very fine show ing of “combination corn and cotton cultiva tors,” and the celebrated ‘-continental feed cutter,** which goes through a bunndle straw or corn fodder at a wonderful rate of swiftness. They also ore exhibiting is a very popular place of amusement under the management of Mr. Eugene St Clair. There will be a grand match to-day, and on Monday night a grand Olympic Tournament at tho;Rink in the city. The forenoon coming out remarkably ‘pleas ant, in strong contrast to tbe raw atmosphere of yesterday, a great many of tbe Agricultural impliments on exhibition at Mechanics’Hall i brought out into the open air and put to a preliminary test of their various qualities. During the forenoon the trains running from the city to the grounds, brought out an un usual number of passengers on each visit; and, by 12 o’clock, the different wards and de partments within tho inclosure presented a lively and animated appearance. In their latest and best attire, thronged the halls, and gave a new phazo entirely to the scenes around the different places of attrac tion; and especially at the race coarse, where, during the forenoon, much interest was mani fested in tho exhibition of stock. Among the articles put on preliminary test by their exhibitors, daring the forenoon, was the RED ROVER, Or “Guano and Cotton Seed Planter.” It is manufactured at Milledgeville, and is put in competition by the inventor. The machine is simple in construction, having a wheel, with rotary cylinders, from which tbe seed is dropped and regulated in quantity by a simple movement contrivance. With this, comes another grain and seed distributor, known os COLLINS* SEED PLANTER. It has a common wood stock, two cyllinders ono for cotton seed and the other for corn. It h*g Jess complication in its construction than many of the great number on exhibition; and by persons who have tested its worth, is said to give good satisfaction. Mr. J. N. Burton, Griffin, Ga., is the exhibitor. On a table in tho Hall is seen an ingenuioas and handy invention called the V* 1 .. BROAD CAST SEED SOWER. Tho machine is swung from the neck, and tho groin thrown out, bread cast, by the of a crank. It is tho invention of a Mr. Ca- JSS* * . V JiujA -di *««§9 Close beside it is another contestant for favor, the CORN STOCK HAND, AND WHEEL, SOWER. It marks off tho ground with rut, lino and marking rako, and forms rows of uniform width. Tho manufacturer is Was. G. Com stock, East Hartford, Conn. From Semple, Bergo & Co., St Louis, there is the LUCKEY RAKE, so constructed as to dispense with lever power for raising tho prongs. These act by the for ward motion of the machine, at the option of the driver. They sell for forty-fire dollars, and are exhibited by Mr. Edward K. Holton. GREATER CROWDS MORE LADIES, BEAUTIFUL Leather, the fair the most successful EVER HELD. Yesterday broko with a cloudless sky, and the intimations were that the crowd, enormous as it was on Friday, would be exceeded, and this anticipation was not disappointed. Train after train arrived crowded to its utmost ca pacity, and the constant stream of vehicles kept tho gate keepers busy. As we anticipated when the Fair opened on Wednesday lost, the various entries were so numerous that it was found impossible to have them all properly arranged before yes terday, and some articles wero not in position nntil tbe afternoon of yesterday. Under these circumstances, it is almost impossible to say when the Fair will or ought to close. On yes terday the vast crowd had the first opportunity to judge of the true merits of the articles ex hibited in tbe Andienco Hall and Fine Art De partment; and next week the appointments and arrangements will znako Monday, Tues day and Wednesday THE MOST ATTRACTIVE DAXS OF THE FAIR, and the anticipation is that the time will have to be extended. Bnt we must commence giving an account of tho proceedings yesterday. The first stock shown and adjudicated upon was Jacks and Jennets. Mr. Fate of Decatur, took tho first premium, $100, for the best and largest Jack. Jennets were not shown. Mr. O. H. Jones received the $100 premium It has a horse-tread power and is a fine looking machine. It will bo put on trial to-mojSow. These articles are on exhibition by I& B. Wright, the General Agent for this Com pany. There are two or three* COTTON GINS being put in running trim to-day, and by to morrow, will be in full test Daring tho afternoon Smith’s STEEL RICHET COTTON PRESS was put in operation, and done some very fine work. There are others being prepared for tbe test; and, as tbe preparations near com pletion, the interest in their relativfemcrits in- A new candidate among cotton planters murtft its appearance on the field daring the day. It is the CHAMPION, much heavier than others exhibited, bntposes- aing qualities claimed to be for superior to any yet made. Mr. James Price is the patentee. In the Hall there has been newly put into operation the PEaBODY cotton seed hulled, which seperates the hull from the seed with astonishing rapidity. A hopper, with9etof knives, and a seperating wheel, constitute its entire machinery. On the grounds, there are quite a number of Threshing Machines, but os yet none of them have been set up, and put in motion. GRAND PLOWING MATCH. To-morrow, Saturday, there will be a grand match between tbe Plows on exhibition. The plowing will commence at nine o’clock in the morning. The ground selected for the trial of skill is the field lying between tbe Fair grounds and Marietta Avenue. In consideration of the foct that the test is so near at hand, we must not forget to mention what onr attention was called to this morning. The GLENN COMBINATION PLOW. This plow has thirteen pieces, and forms itself into general utility with an ease and effective- ness said never yet to have been equalled. - MACHINERY in general, on the grounds, is fairly settling under headway; and to-morrow will bring a bustle and stir about Mechanic’s Hall and other portions of the grounds not observed on any preceeding day. THE SANDWICH HHELLERH, iu the care of Mr. Holton, are attracting some attention. There are two of them, a large SBflfenBatiiBudtaldfiMEHaaittdl Almost everybody passing through the hall derated to art and generalities, stop at one of tho tables and take a long look at the elegant case of fino cutlery, and all manner of fancy articles, from the house of onr enterprising hardware dealers, Messrs. W. S. Woodworth &Co. These, we are assured, wero not 'secured for this special occasion, but fairly repri-si ut tho stock they keep ou hand. For general elegance and superiority of bi&nds, they can hardly be excelled; and os to the manner of arrangement in the case, which captivates so many, that all came from the in genuity and good taste of Mr. W. S. Middle- ton, who is connected with the establishment. A PRETTY PIECE OF Is that which takes ns back to the days of ’7C, aud introduces us into tho cabin and presence of Nancy Holt, when she stands defiant and threatenihg before a cowed and trembling band of soldiery. Tho painting is by Mrs. C. E. Goodman of this city. ‘•wait for me, A beautiful and meritorious crayon sketch, from the pencil of Miss Jennie Alexander, one of our own girls at home, is a little study in expression, and is admired by thousands. There is true art, and that in an exalted sense, in the LANDSCAPE, By Mr. John Maier, one of Atlauta' jjyaufiuaUauiidH For Uie bat pair of males, open to tho world, there were two entries. Mr. O. IL Jones of Atlanta, and Ur. William Brewer of Boyle county, Kentucky. The jndges after slight hesitation gave the prize to Ur. Brewer. It was stated that Ur. Jones' mules which were very tine animals, had ja&t arrived from a long railroad journey, and were not in condition. For the best Georgia raised single mule there were two entries. Ur. J. 0. Caldwell of Polk county, and Ur. A. J. Walker of Spald ing, who showed a very fino mnlo in harness. The jndges appeared to go by size and strength and awarded the prize, $25 to Ur. Caldwell, who showed an immense block mole, one of the largest wo oversaw. A prize of $15 was awarded to F. T. Loftis, of Milton county, fora fine mnlo 18 months old. Ur. Walker's mule “CoL Styles” nfterwards appeared on the track and made his mile gallantly in 4:05; the half mile in 23}; ho is ono of tho smartest “rabbit” we over sow. CUSS 12.—HATCHED AKD SINGLE HAKUEsS nonsns—section 4, 5 AKD 6, was next in order. The first was a prizo of $100 for the best pair of harness horses, the competitors were Ur. Soott, of Kentucky, Ur. J. B. Collier, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Mr. C. Taylor, of Uacon, Ur. J. J. Cloy, of Houston county, Georgia, and Ur. S. F. Salter, of Uacon. After a fino exhibition of driving Ur. Collier and Mr. Taylor wero re tired and the Jndges took the reins and drove the three remaining pairs. Ur. Salter's cream was next dispensed with, leaving Ur. Scott and Ur. Clay tho sole competitors, and alter a close examination the bine ribbon was offered to the handsome pair of greys driven by Ur. Clay. The announcement was re ceived with some surprise, os it appeared evi dent that excellent, as were tho Ur. Clay’s horses, those of Mr. Scott were snperior in many points, and after the Jndges had met together it was fonnd that fonr of tho seven judges had voted for Ur. Scott, and nndcr the circumstances his horses wero again brought into the ring and the bine ribbons offered to them amid the cheers of the audience, the fact that a previous decision was announced was due to the fact that voting papers with me names of the owners were used twice, and one mnst have been deposited with both names on it For class 5, Ur. John Faris entered a fine sorrel filly which made her milo in 3:49. For class 6, the some gentleman entered a fine three year old roan colt “Bolling Joe' who mado 33C}. COMBINATION HOUSES. There were throe horses entered in this classs— a piece of plate, value $25. Ur. E. C. Mur phy, grey gelding, Kennesaw. Ur. William Brewer, a brown mare, aud Ur. J. W. Long, Georgetown, Kentucky, a beautiful roan, 5 years old, named “BoanDick.” After a full test, the prizo was given to Boan Hick; and much admired as Mr. Murphy's grey was, the deciaion was nmversally concurred in. for the host cow, defeating iu tho contest Ur. Peters and Ur. Sims of Kentucky. Ur. Sims took tho premium for tho best yearling heifer, and Ur. Ball the prizo for J. M. year olds. SEVENTH CLASS—OOADES. In this class Mr. Peters again came out top of tho heap, securing the $50 premium for tho best boll, and nearly succeeded in gettinga prize of a like amonnt for tho best cow. Ur. O. H. Jones, however, was a little too strong with his fine animal which took tho premium. Ur. Jones also took the $50 premium for tho best milch cow, and Ur. B. Peters the second prize in the some section. WOOE OXEN AND EAT CATTLE. The show to these classes was not large. There were two yoko of oxen shown, a mag nificent pair of Tennesseeans, exhibited by Sparks and Tye, taking the premium. These gentlemen also took the prizes for the best fat steers and the best lot of steers. Ur. B. Peters took tho prize for the best single fat cow, and Ur. D. A. Beatie, of Atlanta, for tho best stogie fat heifer. This concluded the business of judging to tho cattle department The ground was then cleared for a GAME OF ra*T.T. between tho Goto City and tho Athens Uni versity Club. Unfortunately, time did not al low of the game being played out, and game was called after tho 7th inning. As it was, tho game was interesting, though it resulted forar of tho Atlanta Club by a large major ity. Mr. Walker, of tho University, was in jured early in the game, and his place was tak en by Mr. E. Angier. Mr. Robert Chisolm, of the Olympian Club, of West Point, acted as umpire, and Messrs. J. G. Serutchins and H. W. Barrow, scorers. The following is tho score: GATE CITY. O. B. Sparks, 1st U .*. 0. 10. Hill, s. s. .... 4. 7. C. A. Collier, p .... 1. 10. W. K. Biggers, 2d. b. .... 3. 7. JL Collier, O.L.... 7. Geo. Casses, a. .... 6. 5. .... 2. 7, T. Clayton, 3d. b. .... 2. 12. Total 74. Fly catches, 7; fools, X; muffed, 4 homo runs, Clayton 1. UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, GA. O. B. Walker, * c. 2. Phinizy, p. 2. Niles, 1st b. 2. Brown, 2d b..' 0. Gleem, s. s. 3. 1. Bell. 3d b 2, 3. Murphy, 1. f. 3. H. Collier, c. fl 2. 3. Dessan, r. £ 1. a — — Total 19. Fly catches, 9; muffed, 8. The display of cattle was a very fine one, in many departments it could hardly be ex celled. The magnificent herd of Bramin oxen, shown by B. Peters, excited universal admi ration, us did the other stock shown by him. In this section of Georgia there is none who havo paid the same attention to raising pure cattle that he has, and on this account, his efforts have much benefitted our community. DETONS. Tho show in this clns* was smalL For the best bull, Mr. Bonner of Sulphur Springs, Georgia, took the premium, $50 for the best bull, three years old and upwards. There was a good show of Durhams, for the best bull was awarded to Mr. A. B. Lath&in, of Tennessee; Mr. E. L. Jones of Clayton Co. Ga., taking the second premium. Dr. Van mww of Bartow county showed a fine animal in this class. The contest for a $2ft plate for tho best two year old Durham Bull, was exceeding close between Mr. B. Sims of Kentucky and Mr. G. Hazlehurst of Dade county. The judges finally determined to give Mr. Sims the prize, and recommended that a prize of equal value should be awarded to Mr. HazelhursL Mr. Sims received the first prize for the best yearling bull, defeating Mr. B. F. Swanton of Decatur, who competed for the same prize. For the best Durham cow the premium $50 was a worded to Mr. B. Peters. For the best heifer over two years old Mr. B. Sims, of Carlisle, Kentucky, obtained the blue riband, and the same gentleman was awarded tho first premium for a yearling heifer. The show of Aldemevs was rather small, only four classes being entered for. Mr. James Ormond, of Atlanta, received prize $50 for the best bull, $15 for the best yearling bull, $50 for the best cow, and Mr. J. M. Ball $15 for the best yearling heifer. BRAHMIN'S. As we have before remarked the show of Mr. Peters’ excited universal ad miration. He took the two $50 premiums for the best bull and cow with ease, indeed we may say, there was no competition. In the SIXTH CLASS, ANY BREED, there was of course considerable competition, and tho show of animals was a grand one. In the first section there were seven entries as follows: Mr. G. Hazlehurst of Macon, B. Peters of Atlanta, B. Sims of Kentucky, A. B. Latham of Ncwnan, J. W. Bonner of White Sulphur Springs, Ga., J. W. Masey of Montgomery, Ala., J. N. Van Meter of Bartow county, Ga. The judges took a long time to decide the knotty point as to which was the best of the many animals of all breeds before them. Af ter a cartful discussion and examination the choice fell upon Mr. R. Peters, who took it by Mrs. A. K Kagan of Kirkwood. Messrs. C. Hughes & Son show a caso of vcry. elegant, useful, gcnilemeh’s boots, of fine make and finish. Foraa genuine wearing gentleman's boot wo do not sec. a. competitor in the Fair. Mr. W. B. Lowe shows an elaborate overcoat of Atlanta moke. It is useful but a little loud. A very excellent case of hardware from Wads- uvrrI* A rxeites much attention from tho multiplicity, usefulness and finish of the arti cles exhibited. *'' yC ** * SEWING machines. Of this now indispensible household appen- dagewo havo several specimens on exhibition. First as iu duty bound we must notice an Atlanta invention by Mr. T. J. Harper, a quiet unostentatious gentlemen who has a ma chine invented and manufactured in this city, it will do what but very few other machines can accomplish. It can sow a button hole. We it tested and feel satisfied that when a machine is produced with a little better finish it will become a favorite. The' machine ex hibited was only taken from the shop on Wednesday last, and is tho first of tho kind manufactured. ' tU 1 Then wo havo a sample of tho American Button Hole and General Machine. The Singer has an elegant littlo stand erected, os has also Wheeler and Wilson, tho Howe, and the Ward. With all those elegant machines to choose from, no housowifo need be without one of the greatest helps to fomalo economy. pictures, photographs, &c. There are sorno works or attemps at art principally in oil, under this head that should have no place other than that of the family room, and at the same time there are some drawings and copies of excellent merit. Tho photogtaplis of Mr. Lauo of Atlanta THE OALSS COPPER STRIP FEED CUTTER is in his collection, and is adapted to hand oi' horse power. It is considered a good cutter. In the way of heavy machinery he baa tho Kassel. SELF BAKING REAPER AND MOWER, which, it is said, has many superior points of merit over other mowers, and combinations. With it comes the ■ i -■ DROP REAPER ATTACHMENT, which can be used in the place of the rake. The machines are manufactured by Bussell A Co., Massillon, Ohio, and are highly com mended. is included in the number of machines exhib ited by Mr. Babel. It claims some important points of superiority over all other machines, and is an object of considerable attention. Two wine and cider mills, tho CHAMPION, AND AMERICAN, are also included in his list Tho “champion" is designed for manufactory uses on a large scale, and the “American” more and better adapted to the form or light fruit raisers. There has been erected near the main Me chanic’s Hall, a splendid sett of tho Kichlo Brothers PATENT STANDARD SCALES. The ones referred to, are the “Platform,” or ‘Stock Scales," and besides their accuracy, are a specimen of as neat workmanship as can be found anywhore. Thoy weigh accurately from two pounds to fivo tons. They aro tho patent of A. B. Davis, and are manufactured at Philadelphia. During the day, a largo num ber of gentlemen and ladies had their weight corrected on thorn, by tho agent in charge. That Tho great event of tho day, in which the thousands of the fair sex present took most in terest in was THE TOURNAMENT, which was next in order. The knights arrived on the grounds in a body, headed by the Vice President of tho Society, Mr. M. E. Kenny. They wero received with applause. The names and characters personated were os follows: Alexander, Knight from Oswitchee. Archer, T., Knight of Spain. Allen, James, Knight Bob Boy. Acock, Knight of Euharleo. GoUisa, Knight of 1776. Conyers, James, Knight of Etowah. Dobson, W. G., Knight William Wallace. Hightower, J. W., Knight of the White Gauntlet Kenny, M. E., Knight of tho Bed Hand. Kries, G., Knight Imperial Guard of France. Lyons, T. J., Knight Bobert Aboo. Lee, B. P., Knight Boy of the Period. Magill, W. P., Knight White Feather, tho Partisan. M. McWhorter, Knight Bed Jacket, tho Bockless. Milledge, Knight of tho 19th Century. McCarson, Knight Cherokee Chiefi Nesbit, Knight of the Southern Cross. Price, Knight of Clarke. Bandoll, B. P. t Knight Hadibrns. Styles, H., Knight of Caitersville. Styles, B.. Knight of tho Bed Cap. Walker, Knight Fiorone, the Bandit of Syra- buxakll thrasher and separator Westmoreland, Knight Black Princo. Kirkland, Knight Lost Cause. The costumes of Messrs. Archer, Allen, Dobson and Leo were much admired. Every one was enjoying the beautiful and bright afternoon, the gay costumes of the Knights, and their gaUant riding wero highly appreciated, their successful runs being greeted with cheers and waving of handkerchiefs by the ladies. Nothing could have looked brighter, moro animated or happy when this was suddenly reversed by a fatal accident We allude to tho terrible and instantaneous DEATH OF MR. M. E. KENNY. Each Knight riding three times the first course had been ran, and the alphabetical list, as above, had been gone through as far as his name, when he was called to run his second course. He wont through gallantly os ever. His handsome green costume, emblem of the land he loved, gleaming in tho bright sun, he continued to run stead ily rounded until he overtook tho knight who had preceded him, Mr. J. W. Hightower, and both horses being somewhat excited, the horses began to run together, and their riders catching tho spirit rode against each other ra cing along the back stretch, Mr. Kenny being on the outside. On approaching the turn an effort was made by both gentlemen to stop tho horses unsuccessfully, and to moke matters worse they collided with a horse ridden by a negro, who was thrown, and a moment after Mr. Kenny’s horse was in contact with tho fence, his rider being thrown violently for ward, the fence being broken by the shock, the iioree fell through, and fulling, rolled over Mr. Kenny. Immediate medical assistance was at hand but it was apparent to every ono that the genial, worm, kind heart of Michael E. Kenny had ceased to beat. His wife and sister were on the ground and wero speedily by his side, stricken with a grief too sacred to be more than alluded to in these columns. This sad event of course cast a gloom over the entire assembly. The further progress of the tournament was stopped, and the vast assem blage struck with pity and grief and sadness, slowly melted away. The remains were placed on a mattress in a wagon, and escorted by the entire body of tho Knights exoept Mr. Hightower, who was too severely (but not dangerously) injured by his fall to ride, to his residence in the city. His funeral takes place this afternoon from the Catholic church. Turning from this melancholy affair we will give our readers our promised description of the remaining portion of THE ABT GALLEBY, Immediately opposite which is a very elegant Etage, ornamented with leather work, by Mrs. L. N. Brown, of Marietta. Force’s shoe case continues to be a point of attraction, and close beside it are exhibited some elegant specimens faithful. Ono or two very exquisfto photo graphs were exhibited by Miss Baol of Mont gomery, Ala., and some very excellent pie tures from Mr. Motes of Athens, and Messrs. Kuhn and Smith of Atlanta. The collection of the latter gentlemen being remarkable for their boanty of execution. Mr. Churchill exhibited some neat efforts at colored photographs, some of which wero faithful and life-like. In oil paintings, tho most conspicuous and the best collection ia that of Miss Callio Sonowski, Athens, Ga. “The Valloy of Chamouni” and a “Stiff Breeze” being very excellent copies. A young lady of Kirkwood has also some good pictures on exhibition. The gems, however, in the fino art department wero two pen and ink sketches by Mr. Max V. D. Corput, of Wenceslans, Goebergcr and Dr. Michel and the Dragon. Every ono who had any ta3te for such work mnst admire these pictures. Some portraits by Dell and Maur wero on ex hibition and had their admirers. THE MUSIC. The prizes for piano playing were awarded yesterday, and we much regret that wo wore absent The multifarious duties a reporter has to attend to in the Fair Grounds, is oar only excuse. The first prize was awarded to Miss Anuio C. Cox, of LaGrange, and tho socond prize to Mi83 Keiner, also of LaGmnge. A diploma was awarded to Master A. Ech- berg. of Atlanta. KNABE AND CO*B., PIANO’S. The above young ladies and a host of other good judges of music and musical instruments were loud in their praises of these pianos. Their durability equals Broadwood, and their delicate touch Colfard and Collard, orErard. In fine these instruments have mode them selves a local habitation.and a name, especial ly in tho South, and being built for a Sothorn trade, particularly and peculiarly we recom mend them, from practical experience, to our readers. This by no means closes our notico of the art department, but we shall havo to refer to it in future days. AMONG THE MACHINERY. An unusually large number of people visited the halls devoted to machinery, etc., at on early hour in the forenoon'; and during the day, until tho lengthening shadows betokened the near approach of night, these depart ments 8warmed with attentive observers and busy exhibitors, Some new attraction comes upon the grounds almost every day. This may bo ac corded to the fact that many articles entered in good time, either through railroad delay, or some mistake outside of transportation, have been kept from the Fair Grounds, and exclu ded thereby for three or four days from ob servation. But, shape and order begins to appear among all the different branches of this de partment, and from this time forward our part of the Fair will be counted a decided success. Among the little inventions that have im portance attached to them, is the DIAMOND HOMMONY MILL. Adjustable, and turning with crank, it becomes a handy, as well as useful piece of utility on the form, or in tho family. It is on exhibi tion by Messra. Glenn & Wright, of this city. From the IRON WORKS at Macon, Georgia, there are two models of cotton presses. Like all models they work well, and we have no doubt there is merit in them. They ore on exhibition by Mr. T. C. Nesbit ECLIPSE CORN S HELLER, an adjustable pieoe of machinery, that lays to some merit and no doubt for a shol- ler of its size, performs wonders in clearing off the cob. It was inventedby G. W. Stock- ins, Atlanta. There is hero the model of another cotton press, THE DIXIE. But as littlo can be told from models alone, no one stands committed further than a be lief that tho invention is a good one. Tbs patent is by Charles A. Colwell, Concord, North Carolina. *•-. •• DIXON COTTON SWEEP, ( Manufactured by J. T. Martin, Sparta, Ga., is a beautifully shaped and neatly wrought imple ment It is manufactured from wrought iron, rmd has three welds. The maker of the one on exhibition is a colored man. -The advan tages claimed for it is, that it keeps tho ground level, and cuts the grass. At tho Macon Fair a premium was awarded to it Another sweep on exhibition is the TTTrtrrmrr.T^ Manufactured by W. S. Hemphill, Athens, Ga., for which many claim superior merit : r. HACKLING CORN SHUCKS Is on exhibition on tho grounds, and is re garded as a good thing by those who look at it. Tho inannfactors fully set forth the im portanco of its uso r in voluo of corn shucks rlien prepared for the different uses they can bo put to; and -claim that tho machine, with two men to work it, will hackle ono thousand pounds of shacks in a day. It can be run by hand or steam power. It is cn exhibition by (.’ole A S.)ii, Nashville. Geo. S. Bubel, Chattanooga, Tennessee, has ou <-xiii’oiti>'ii the celebrated BLANCHARD CHURN. It works by crank, has no wheel attachments, and tho entire machine is manufactured from wood. In his collection is, also the BONE DISINTEGRATOR has been in full blast for the last two days, and is beginning to open tho eyes of a great many, as to the importance of ono of these machines in every eountry town,at least, on the grounds that it will not bo long until farmers will take care of all tho bones that accumulate, to bo used os on earth strengthener; and they will bo taken to these machines and ground up, tho same as the wheat and corn from the farm is packed into a wagon and taken to milk The bones are ground to any degree of finoness re quired. Not the least feature of interest among oth er things is tho PATENT EVAPORATOR, “Defecator and Filterer,” by which is made both sugar and syrup, from tho sugar cane. The specimens of sugar shown, aro very fair articles, tho sugar having a grain not unlike what is known as the Island Sugar. The syrup was very fair, and in appearance resem bled the “golden.” This apperatus is on ex hibition by Messrs. Glenn & Wright, of this city. Thoro is ONE MORE On the grounds, which claims to bo an “evap orating, filtering, separating, and granula ting” machine combined. The separator dries sugar, ready for tho barroll. in one min ute’s time, and makes about three hundred evolutions to the minute. In the Hall, there is a working model of A LATH MILL, put on exhibition by Dr. O. S. Bently, of At lanta. It is busily engaged in cutting out small laths, showing how perfectly the ma chine, in full size, will work. They say it will turn out from sixty to seventy-five thousand shingles a day. It is adapted to power or hand use. Charles Learned is the patonteo. Close by this, has recently boenput in oper ation, a remarkably neat, and well working PA RATING MACHINE. HAND LOOM. An excellent quality of jeans was being woven daring the day. There wero several specimens of its work on exhibition, all of which wero creditable to the loom. It is manufactured at McMinnville, Tenn., and is on exhibition by Dr. Bently. The gentleman in charge of the above, had with him several samples of SPANISH MERINO WOOL, from Bledsoe county, Cumberland Mountains, Tenn. Tho growth is from tho flock of Mr. G L. Kellogg, who has a large number of the shoep. The Doctor also had two or three patent BEE HIVES, for which he claimes superiority over the many that are exhibited on the grounds. And, os a finale to his list, wo have two WATER WHEELS, one “Double Scroll,” and the other “Single." For these, are claimed several new and ex cellent points. We saw STRAUB’S CORN MUX at work during the afternoon. It was not long in attracting a large crowd of spectators, and tho result was satisfactory in the extreme. The “meal” produced, was examined by many experienced men in such matters, and pro nounced unequalled by any yet seen. Tho Portable Engino, METROPOLITAN, ou exhibition, and running tho machinery in one of the halls, is performing its work ele gantly, and wins golden opinions everyday. It is from William E. Tanner & Co., Rich mond, Ya. At about ten o'clock in tho forenoon tho Committee on Plows, repaired to the field as signed to the work, and soon commenced the GRAND PLOWING MATCH. At noon, the following parties had plows aud other implements on the ground, awaiting their turn to show what they could do: p. E. C. Bbinlxy, Louisville, Ky. t 1 Prarie Mould Plow. 1 Wrought Mould Plow. T. P. Mattox, Spalding county, Ga., 1 Mattox Plow. Geo. S. Ruble, Chattanooga, Tenn. 1 Yincent Patent Sod Plow. 1 Excelsior Sod Plow. 1 Steel Clipper Plow. 1 Steel Hillside Plow. 1 One-horse Clipper Plow. T. H. Jones & Co., Nashville, Tenn. 1 Steel Exoelsior, for one-horse. 1 Excelsior No. B, one-horse. 1 Cast, for one-horse. 1 Two-hbrso Rotary Harrow. 1 King Cotton Planter. George Watt. 1 Wrought Iron, Sub SoiL 1 Two-horse.Cast, No. 2. 1 One-horse Cast, No. 3. B. F. Camp, Covington, Ga. 1 Wrought Iron Sub Soil Adjustable Com bination. W. T. Jordon, Newnan. Ga. 1 Universal Cycloid Sub Soil and Cultivator. W. S. Hemphill, Athens, Ga. 1 One-horse Turning Plow. Excellence of a high order was evident in the work of each plow, as it was put on trial. At a late hoar the test was still going cn. to-morrow’s programme will he found at the head of our local column on the third Dane. It is full of