' COUNTY EEPOETS, 467 



Judges — David Evans, Thos. H. Ilammer, H. C. Spencer. 



MECHANICAL. 



Among the many fine specimens of meclianical skill present- 

 ed to us, were two fine specimens of stone, wrought by Mr.Penis- 

 ton. One was entered by Mr. A. V. Parker, and belonged to the 

 new Court House, now in process of erection in this city. The 

 other was entered by Messrs. Cross & Harshaw, builders. They 

 are from the quarry at Clifton, where it is said an abundant sup- 

 ply of the very best building stone in the county can be ob- 

 tained. 



Otis' Patent Lightning Conductor, entered by Mr. Isaac 

 Brown, of Fond du Lac, appears to us to be a decided improve- 

 ment on the old style lightning rod. They are more perfectly 

 insulated, more securely attached to the building, not so liable 

 to be broken by accident, or the expansion of heat. The points 

 attached to the insulated fastenings, will throw off any excess of 

 fluid that may become attached to the rod. Samples may be 

 examined at the houses of Mr. P. Sawyer, or D. C. Hicks, Main 

 street. They are for sale by Messrs. Hay & Clark. 



A Thresher and Separator, with an endless chain horse power, 

 were entered by Mr. W. D. Bacon, of Waukesha. They were 

 first-rate articles of their kind, and deserve the attention of all 

 who wish for machinery of that kind. 



The drawing of the new hotel, by E. Fairbanks, was a fine 

 specimen of architectural skill, and we award him a diploma, 

 and cheerfully recommend him to all who need the services of 

 an architect. 



The sample of lime, entered by Messrs. Cross k Harshaw, was 

 of the first quality that can be from the common lime stone of 

 our quarries, and deserves a favorable notice. 



The doors, sashes, and blinds, from the manufactory of Mor- 

 gan, Watts, & Jones, were the best on the ground, and we award 

 them a diploma. 



To Mr. A. Pride, for the best harness, - - - 1 00 



The Engine Pump, entered by Messrs. Powers & Field is an 

 article of practical utility that possesses many advantages over 



