ANNUAL EXHIBITION—ADDRESSES. 
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ANNUAL ADDRESSES. 
[The society had expected tlie services of a stenographer 
during the delivery of the annual addresses, but was disap¬ 
pointed. In view of this fact, we are under special obligations 
to Mr. H. M. Page of the State Journal^ for the following quite 
correct report of the several speeches made.] 
LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHERIDAN. 
When the seats within the pavilion were filled, and the space 
along the track in front of the stand crowded, calls were made 
for “ Sheridan!” and the general came hesitatingly forward, 
laughingly protesting to the gentlemen about him that he 
“couldn’t make a speech, indeed.” But he did; for he said, 
when “ three cheers for Sheridan ” had been given with a will: 
“ Ladies and Gentlemen : I know you do not expect me to make a speech, 
and sol will only make my bow.” 
He bowed again in response to the cheers, which greeted him. 
Retiring, he was again called for, and came forward, bowing, 
and said humorously, “ Ladies and gentlemen, I will repeat 
my little speech and give way to others.” 
GOV. fairchld’s speech. 
Gov. Fairchild was then introduced. 
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Gov. Fairchild said he would not extend Gen. Sheridan’s 
speech to any great extent. He could only congratulate all 
upon the beautiful weather for the fair. He had noticed that 
every annual fair increased our home manufacturesthe show 
of wagons and carriages is larger ; the show of farming imple¬ 
ments is much more extensive; the exhibition of cloths, &c., 
is far better; and it behoves us all to improve our local manu- 
