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Milwaukee, on the 6tb, 7th, and 8th days of October, 1852. The 

 grounds selected for the purpose were enclosed by a high board fence, 

 the space within affording ample room for the arrangement and display 

 of the articles, and the accommodation of the throngs of visitors. 

 Within the track, which followed the fence for the most of the distance 

 round, was a broad, open space, somewhat undulating in surface, but 

 with sufficient level ground for the purposes required. The main en- 

 trances Avere on the northern side ; and nearly fronting them, at perhaps 

 one hundred yards distance, were several large tents, gaily decorated 

 with streamers, for the reception and exhibition of Domestic Manufac- 

 tures, Dairy and Farm Products, Fruits, Flowers, Paintings, &c. 

 Between these tents, and the track to the west and south, were arranged 

 the various pens for the show of Cattle, Sheep and Swine ; and at the 

 extremity of the line, were a collection of enclosures for Poultry. In a 

 fine grove, still farther to the south, were several tents and sheds, 

 neatly fitted up, and provided with refreshments. Towards the eastern 

 side of the enclosure, roAvs of posts were placed, to which horses could 

 be fastened. A sufficiently large space still remained unoccupied, Avhich 

 was appropriated to the exhibition and trial of Agricultural Implements 

 and various Machinery, and to the Plowing Match. On tAvo sides of the 

 enclosure, a fine Avood, gloAving Avith brilliant autumnal tints, gaA'e 

 variety and beauty to the landscape. Open fields smiled on the eastern, 

 while the avenues of approach Avere on the western front. The enter- 

 prising owner of the grounds. Dr. E. B. Wolcott, had spared neither 

 pains nor expense in putting them in the best order, and it would be 

 difficult to find, Avithin the limits of our State, a finer field for an Agri- 

 cultural Exhibition than the Cold Spring Course afforded. 



The weather Avas propitious, and at an early hour of the first day, 

 croAvds of exhibitors were flocking to the Fair Grounds with their various 

 entries. The list was very large — nearly thrice that at the First State 

 Fair during the year prcA'ious — and in many of the departments, the 

 competition Avas as spirited as the entries Avere numerous. In conse- 

 quence of the non-attendance of many of those selected to act as judges 

 in the aAvard of premiums, some delay and difficulty was experienced 

 in filling up the Committees. The arrangements, too, for the reception 

 and exhibition of some of the articles Avere unavoidably delayed. Never- 

 theless, in spite of these lets and hindrances, the Exhibition gradually 



