ORAL NEW-YORKER. 
Habry Holmes, S. W. French, Wm. H. Bogart 
and tho Goneral Superintendent TI. Bowen are i 
to bo complimented for the skillful way in < 
which they managed tho working arrangements, i 
Mr. Ja*. Geodes was tho thorough executive 
officer in charge of implement* and machinery, 
which is tantamont to saying that the wants of 
representatives of this branch of manufactures 
were supplied as only one with years of experi¬ 
ence could supply them. 
Tho several buildings devoted to special dis¬ 
plays were well tilled. Domestic Hall contained 
the usual complement of patented articles that 
appealed to tho ladies, but nothing very novel or 
striking was included. Messrs. Oeo. Woods <fc 
Cx, Cambridge, Muss., and Mackie & Co., Roch¬ 
ester,made the best display of organs and pianos. 
Tho homes were out in large numbers, and 
the track drew crowds of admiring spectators 
whenever tho animals were put to their paces. 
I do not recollect having seen a better show of 
horses in the various classes. 
Poultry Hall was as noisy as admirers of chan¬ 
ticleer could desire. It was line music, but tho 
first principles of harmony were disregarded. I 
found by conversation with exhibitors that u> 
little more harmony in that direction would have 
led to happier results. The show was not as 
strong as it might havo been, and compared un¬ 
favorably with the Western New York Fair last 
year. 
Mr. J. Y. BicknelIj, one of the judges failed to 
put in an appearance, therefore Mr. J. U. Srtv- 
vesant kindly consented to act with Mr. C. II. 
M allebon. Tiie premiums were awarded on 
Tuesday, and a very ill-advised move it was, as 
exhibitors had not ceased to arrive. This haste 
may also account for tho fact that out of about, 
$753 offered as premiums, but $229 wore actually 
paid Another custom that, 1 think, is open to 
serious objection, is that judges are given a cata¬ 
logue of which each alternate page is a blank 
leaf, opposite which is the class, premium and 
natYie of exhibitor upon whoso exhibit they are 
to judge. No man can bo absolutely impar¬ 
tial, and name and fame will, and do havo 
their weight. At least, it would be more an 
effort of clear judgment were tho exhibits judged 
without the least knowledge on tho part of tho 
judges as to ownership, more particularly when 
it is a question of cattle, horses, poultry, Ac. 
Edwin T. Mausu, and T. C. Stanton secured 
tho award for trios of Brown Leghorns, while 
three coops, placed rather nearer tho roof than 
was desirable, tho property of O. U. Hayden, wore 
vastly superior to the prize birds. 
Most, remarkable decisions weru made in the 
classes including game fowls. A pair of tho 
finest games in the building wore entirely unno¬ 
ticed, and in two instances it would bo hard to 
explain the reasoning that influenced tho judges 
in favor of the miserable specimens that wore 
honored. 
On tho principle that “turn about was fair 
play," I supppose, a premium was given a pair of 
Cayuga ducks shown by O. Howland and Son, 
while a second coop of the sanio strain (young¬ 
er,) belonging to the same exhibitor and with as 
fine points as the older ducks, was passed over, 
and a second premium given to an inferior 
article. It would be useless to continue to 
chronicle like blunders of judgement, and it is 
not pleasant to havo to say what has been 
written. 
Passing on to Dairy Hall, one look is sufficient 
to disgust those interested in the dairy. There 
were eight samples of cheese, two of butler, 
and two churns to uphold tho dignity of this in¬ 
dustry. Stove Hall was gorgeous and among 
many others the Ransom Stove Works, Albany, 
N. Y., shone resplendent. 
Mechanics’ Hall was the home of the invent¬ 
ors. He would have been hard to suit who 
could not have round anything from a Cider 
press, dowu to a patent tin patch for disabled 
tea kettles, that exactly met a long-felt want. 
Floral Hull, as might havo been expected, was 
a Garden of Eden on a reduced scale. 
The principal exhibitors of tlowers were James 
Vine and F.llwanoku and Barry, of Rochester, 
and no one ever saw a more gorgeous display. 
Mr. Vick exhibited hundreds of varieties of 
Gladioli and Dahlias, and supurb, floral orna¬ 
ments ; conspicuous among which, was a dining- 
table ornament that attracted general remark. 
Tho Pot Plants, Roses, etc., of F.llwangkr and 
Barry, it would be difficult to excel. 
Among the smaller exhibitors of llowers who 
made very creditable shows were Abram Stone, 
of Stunwix, N. Y. aiid Edwin Van Allen, of 
Bethlehem, N. Y. 
The exhibition of Fruits was the best made by 
the Society in a good many years, The largest ex¬ 
hibitors of Fruit were Ellwangkr and Barry, 
of R -Chester, and M. P Wilder and lloVBY 
and Co., of Boston, but there were scores of 
others with small, but very line collections. Tho 
exhibition of grapes was unusually fine and well 
ripened. Many now arid promising seedlings 
were shown, including those raised by Jno. 
Parklinoton, Sandy Hill, N. Y , Geo. Ellwan¬ 
gkr, Rochester N. Y., W .smith, Syracuse. 
The description of the stock and agricultural 
implements, as also the list of premiums award¬ 
ed are unavoidably crowded over into the next 
ness and durability, the Two Morse Power I 
weighing only 1*100 pounds. c 
Tub Cortland Wagon Co., Cortland, N. Y., » 
made a fine display of its different styles of 
Platform Spring Wagons. Lately the company i 
has made a number of improvements and this li 
year has made and sold 3000 wagons, showing a t 
large and very satisfactory increase over the i 
previous your. It has now increased its capacity c 
to eighteeu wagons a day, and expects to run ou '1 
full time for the next your. This spoaks well i 
for the “ Cortland.” They took throe first pre- i 
miunis at this fair, and L. f. Fit zgerald, the enor- t 
gotic treasurer of tho company, returned to 1 
Cortland very well satisfied. < 
Lewis Brothers, Soneoa Falls, New York, 
havo taken a first Premium on their scroll saw. * 
It has ngaiu proved true to its name, “Tho * 
Boss." This saw lias some important improve- 1 
moots, chief among which are an iron tilting ’ 
table with hollow ball joint which allows the ( 
table to bo tilted to any desired anglo for sawing. 1 
Their saw clamp will firmly hold any width of 1 
saw up to .As of an inch, Another valuable 1 
feature is their double-grooved driving wheel, 1 
which lesseus the power required to drive the * 
Haw. The stand is handsomely finished, and the > 
complete machine costs but $20. 
Williams, Smith* Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., ox- 1 
hibited their celebrated Stover Wind Mill, Force 
Pump, House Valve, and Reservoir Tank, Foun¬ 
tain, etc. Tho entire work spoke for itself better 1 
than anything wo could say. Tho Grinder at- 1 
taohed to the mill, anil about which we will have j 
somothlug to say boreal ter, is a new thing and a 
novolty. A man can put his grist in a hopper 
and go about bis other business, while the wind 1 
grinds the feed. Tho Stover Wind Mill was in- ' 
troducod into Western New York about two years 
ago, and since that time has been constantly 
gaining popularity,—tlio use of a wind mill just 
beginning to bo appreciated by our farmers. 1 
The sales of the mill m that, section are rapidly 
increasing. Messrs. Williams, Smith A Co., 
deserve credit for their display, and the atten¬ 
tion bestowed upon it by farmers attending tho 
fair, demonstrates that thoir enterprise is ap¬ 
preciated. 1 
G. Westtnghouhe A Co., Schenectady, New 
York, exhibit, in connection with a largo Grain 
Threshitig Machine, a Portable Engine of novel 
construction. Its general appearance is that of 
the ordinary, upright-boiler ergines, but tho 
interior arrangement is radically different, in¬ 
stead of tho linos being perpendicular, as in the 
common plan, they are placed crosswise, and 
several tiers at right angles. The water circu¬ 
lates through tho flues, and is readily converted 
into sten.ni as is clearly demonstrated by a saving 
of nearly tho amount of heating surface. 
The engine exhibited has been run during tho 
past, threshing season in connection with the 
largest-sized thresher, anil lias proved to have 
abundant power for tho heaviest work of this 
kind. 
This improved plan of constructing the boiler 
and engine, enables the manufacturers to pro¬ 
duce an article having ample capacity for all 
threshing purposes, at a weight not. to exceed 
•1,000 pounds. All Interested In agricultural 
engines will readily comprehend the valuo of 
such an improvement, it is also important to 
know that great economy of fuel lias resulted 
from this peculiar construction of tho boiler. 
Tho thresher, exhibited in connection with 
this engine, appears to have all the requisites 
for tho largest and best kind of work. They 
have an established reputation throughout the 
country as well as in foreign markets. 
Tub Johnston Harvester Company, Brock- 
port, N. Y,, made one of the most noteworthy 
exhibits ou the Fair grounds. Besides their va¬ 
rious implements that have become household 
words in this County and Europe, there appeared 
an entirely new harvester that was designed and 
manufactured to meet the demand for light 
machines. Farmers art beginning to ask for 
harvesters that shall be of light draft, yet strong 
enough to meet the reasonable requirements de¬ 
manded of machines that are to be operated on 
farms that are more or leas hilly in their confor¬ 
mation. The new light reaper known as the 
“ International’’is the result of tho effort on 
the part of tho company to meet this want. It 
haB been very favorably received wheiover in¬ 
troduced. It is not only light, but strong and 
durable, arid its price is suited to tiro times. It 
is easily adjusted and haudted, and especially 
adapted to upland and billy farms. It attracted 
crowds of interested farmers who seemed to ap¬ 
prove of the principle of its construction, and if 
spoken praise is any criterion of the popularity 
of an implement, the “ International" is destined 
to take a high rank among machines of it h class. 
The Canton Monitor Kn<une was exhibited in 
full operation, and was a worthy example of 
vertical or upright engines, its construction is 
as good as money and tho best material will 
make it, and as the principle on which it is built 
is becoming well-known to the agricultural com- 
l munity, it will bo needless to recapitulate its 
■ Balient points. Those interested will probably 
Cajne '9 Seeder and Fertilizer, exhibited by 
F. Dan FORTH, Olivet, Michigan, with his im¬ 
provement, commends itself to the good judg¬ 
ment or all who witnessed its operation. It sows 
broadcast, grain, grass seed and tho various 
fertilizers iu uso with great perfection, being 
force-feed, simple, cheap and durable. 
H. W. Millard, Oswego, N. Y. exhibits a 
combination step-ladder, wash-bench, and iron¬ 
ing table that should be very jmpular because it 
is cheap, strong, simple in construction, aud a 
desirable article to havo in tho household. It 
forms a 5-foot atop ladder, wash-bench, or iron¬ 
ing table accordingly as it is placed. Its price is 
$2.50. 
0. T. Bush, Maryland, Otsego County, N. Y., 
exhibited au iron fence that should commaud 
attentiou, because of its strength, simplicity, 
durability and cheapness: oue of its strongest 
features is that anyone can put it up. It is cast 
in panels which hang on bars, being fastened by 
a wedgo. The supports are held in place by a 
malleable ring. Tr. was awarded a premium and 
certificate of highest merit. Tho price is from 
$1 50 to $2 50 per foot. 
Johnson, Gere A Truman, Owego, New 
York, made a fine exhibit of Champion Grain 
Drills. Their Drill has been highly successful 
during the past, season, sales having largely 
increased. Their Fertilizer attachment lias 
largely added to tho usefulness of this imple¬ 
ment. It will sow any commercial fertilizer, DO 
matter how damp or sticky. This fact has boon 
testified to by large numbers of farmers, who 
are now using the Champion Drill. 
Tukrk was a fine display of Syracuse Chilled 
Plows exhibited by the Robinson Plow Company, 
Syracuse, N. Y. They had seventy-eight of 
these plows entered, representing all tho differ¬ 
ent styles used in this State. This Plow lias 
met with great success during tho past year. 
The company is now entering on itH second year 
with a fair prospect of doubling its business 
next season. AU nr the plows on exhibition 
were sold before leaving the grounds. 
A. \V. Minor A Co., Belmont, N. Y., exhibited 
for tho first time Van Cainpeu’H New Lion Horso 
Rake. This is a now rake made by Messrs. 
Minor A Co. It is a self-diunp ; simple and 
perfect in its construction, and commends itself 
to our readers on account of its ease of handling, 
and durability. 11 has been thoroughly tested 
during the past season, and as every rake is 
thoroughly warranted, agents and dealers will 
do well to look into its merits before purchasing 
elsewhere. 
C. J. Alverson, Pittsford, N. Y.—Makes a 
novel display of bees, hives aud honey, for 
which ho was awarded the 1st premium. Ilis 
hive is an ingenious method of concentrating tho 
entire colony ou tho production of surplus 
houey in section frames weighing when filled 
about 2 Ills—-and adapted to 100 or more, when 
required—instead of allowing Die bees to swarm 
they are compelled to ever be in one body- 
storing much larger quantities of honey. His 
exhibition was very interesting and attracted 
crowds. 
J. E. Mack, Phelps, Now York, agent for 
Whitman A B (thrill, Little Falls, New York, 
exhibited the “ Economiser ” agricultural en¬ 
gine in full operation, running a largo thresher. 
This engine has long been favorably known to 
our readers, aud the attention It attracted ou 
the grounds shows that it is rapidly gaining in 
popularity. The “Economiser" is a horizontal 
return Hue boiler, which in operation, runs 
steadily, devolopiug all tho power necessary for 
agricultural purposes at very little expense. It 
is simple and durable and commends itself to 
the further attentiou of our readers. 
John Williams, Leroy, N. Y., exhibits a new 
dovico to kill potato beetles. It is a sprinkler 
mounted on two wheels. Attached to one of the 
wheels is a grooved way that carries an end¬ 
less belt to a rod that extends over the reservoir. 
Connected to this is a rod that descends to the 
bottom of the reservoir, and to the end of which 
is attached an agitator. The reservoir is filled 
with the proper quantity of water poison and the 
sprinkler set to work. The agitator keeps tho 
poison in solution ; a faucet regulates the flow 
of water. Tho machine appears practical, and 
should be tried. 
The Messrs. A. W. Gray’s Sons, of Middletown 
Springs, Vt., exhibited a fino line of their one 
and two Horse Tread-Powers and Threshers. 
These machines have been before tbo public for 
nearly forty years, and with the improvements 
made from time to time, show tho progres¬ 
sive spirit of tho manufacturers. They per¬ 
sonally supervise tho work ou every machine they 
send out. Their threshers are light, durable, 
and run with the least possible friction, and 
their Horse Powers arc celebrated for their light- 
have an opportunity to see it fully tested at tho 
contemplated Field Trial in October, under tho 
auspices of tho State Agricultural Society. 
Tub Batavia Portable Steam Engine Com¬ 
pany, manufacturers of tho well and widely 
known Monitor Agricultural Engine, rnakoiivery 
timi display, and their engine attracts a crowd of 
interested lookers-on, who appreciate the valuo 
of steam-power applied to agricultural pursuits. 
This eugino has been recently improved, and as 
now constructed, with tliw increased facilities 
possessed by the new Company, who are succes¬ 
sors to tho Phelps Engine Co., it takes a very 
high rank in farm labor and money saving ma- 
oliiuery. 
Its chief points, as claimed by its makers, aro 
that the engine and boiler being moulded on 
springs jarring and racking and noise aro avoided, 
and cost of repairs lightened ; the engine being 
vertical mid bung low, the liability to turn over is 
diminished, and at the same ttinn it allows tho 
forward wheels to lie cramped very short, a fact 
that is made use of to steady t he engine when 
aligning it for work. The range for high aud 
low water is from 12 to 15 inches, and in excep¬ 
tional cases (carelessness) may bo lowered 12 
inches additional without danger. Sediment falls 
from the tubes iuto the bottom of tho boiler, 
ami the ash-pan is made water-tight, quenching 
live coals as they fall from the grato and pre¬ 
venting danger from tiro in this direction, while 
an efficient spark arrester prevents danger from 
an opposite direct inn. The working parts move 
smoothly and with very little wear, white the tiro 
box is arranged to economically consume either t 
coal or wood. The steam is generated rapidly 
and reaches the cylinder super heated, doing the 
maximum unit of work at as little expense as a 
less amount, would demand, Tim material, Con¬ 
struction aud price of tho engine aro as good as 
skill and ample facilities for reaching producers 
at tho least cost will admit. 
THE WAVEKLY, N. J., STATE FAIR. 
September 21 . 
The attendance is very great upon this tbo 
next to the last day of this popular fair. Tho 
weather is pleasant and all seem disposed leis¬ 
urely hut carefully to examine tho usual articles 
upon exhibition. 
Tho display of Agricultural Implements is 
larger than usual and an interested crowd of 
spectators is kept among them by those who are 
in attendance to ex plain their excellent lew. 
Tho horticultural exhibits with which these 
notes have mainly to do, are arranged around 
and through the middle of a commodious oblong 
tent at least one hundred feet In length. 
VYo have seldom seen more beautiful potatoes 
than those hero displayed. “ Peerless,” sent, by 
N. W. Paugf.ll, are wonders as to size, shapeli¬ 
ness and color, and ca'l forth constant expres¬ 
sions of curiosity, “ Snowflake " also attracts 
notice but rather on account of its peculiar 
shape. The difforcucu in tho appearance of this 
variety as grown in different soils, is very 
marked. Some aro perfectly smooth and whit¬ 
ish -others quite rough and darker colored, li. 
K. Buss exhibits 100 varieties ol’ potatoes, live 
11 poll a plate all neatly labeled. Wo commend 
Mr. Bliss’s method which gives at a glance a 
better idea of relative merits than if a bushel of 
each were displaced and one has to hunt up tlio 
label which is generally bidden beneath tho po¬ 
tatoes and not always intelligible when found. 
'The exhibits of corn realize the promise of tho 
reports of crops which wo have given through¬ 
out, the season. It. is doubtful if taller stalks or 
finer grain have ever been displayed, at Waverly. 
C. M. Bbuen of Freehold, N. J., sends two stalks 
nearly sixteen feet to the tip of the tassel, with 
two ears thereupon eleven feet from the ground. 
Monmouth County surpasses herself. Wo find 
seventy varieties of potatoes—seventy varieties 
of apples. Among the apples of Monmouth Co., 
the following uro the largest and most perfect: 
Tompkins Co. King; Fallawatcr; Malden’s 
Blush; Orange Pippin; Ribbston Pippin and 
Baldwin Fall Orange is very prolific and is loss 
troubled with Codling moth than others, Thos. 
W- Ryall exhibits a box of pomegranates from 
trees six years old. 
Hoyden farm vends a plate of Papaw (Asimina 
triloba), resembling long greeu-gages. 
Pear-* tsken together, are finer than for many 
years before, the choice being, Bartlett; Beurre 
Bo 0 ; Sheldon; Beurre Diehl; D’ Anjou; Flem¬ 
ish Beauty; Doyenne Boussoek. 
The largest peach displayed was a plate by 
Henry CoNOARof Newark a seedling. Another 
seedling peach nearly as largo was raised by 
Wm. H. Ball. 
The display of grupi s was disappointing ; tlio 
bunches for the most part being small and loose. 
James II Ricketts t-eud* fifty varieties of his 
cross-bred and self-seedlings. “ Lady Washing¬ 
ton 1 in a nioj-t delicious locking grape of a deli¬ 
cate pink, wax-like color, medium size—a seed¬ 
ling of Concord. 
A. Hamms A Son display fifty three plates of 
(Mhpes all raised in their grounds at Red Bank, 
N. J. 
The tloricultural exh hition is carcoy different 
1 from th t of other years r ve, t >hat there aro 
more Bananas, Palms, Cyc. ds and Yuccas, 
