Daily National Intelligencer

PITTSFIELD CATTLE SHOW & FAIR.
Pittsfield, October 12.

The fifth Cattle Show and Fair was celebrated in this village on the 2d and 3d inst. It was the most brilliant and interesting display ever exhibited in this County. The Society were blessed with two fine days for the exhibition, and although the rapid improvements in Agriculture, Domestic Animals, and Manufactures were manifest, yet it was a matter of universal regret that the first day should have been fixed on Monday, which probably prevented many animals coming from the more distant parts of the County. Nevertheless, the animals were numerous; the pens were enlarged, and their fine appearance was universally admired by numerous spectators.

At an early hour our females were seen coming from various quarters with the rich fruits of their industry and ingenuity; and it was grateful to every true lover of his country to see the rapid improvement, both in quantity and quality, of our domestic manufactures. The display on the second day was peculiarly interesting, and the whole community were delighted with the proceedings. At 12 o'clock the members of the Society, with several honorary members from a distance, having the badge of the Society in their hats, formed a respectable procession, and were escorted from Morgan's Coffee-House to the Old Church, by capt. Allen's company of infantry, and a band of music, where the articles of premiums, being Silver Bowls, Cups, Spoons, &c. to the value of $600, were handsomely arranged in front of the pulpit. About 50 singers were seated in the front galleries, and the band of music arranged themselves in the rear of the organ.

The Rev. Mr. Shepard, of Lenox, opened the ceremonies of the day by reading a vote of the Society, with a request to solemnize the opening scene with suitable expressions of gratitude and praise in celebrating our agricultural prosperity. He then read a psalm suited to the occasion, which was admirably sung by the numerous choir of singers; after which he addressed the throne of grace in a very impressive and peculiarly appropriate prayer. The President of the Society then pronounced an address to the members and the citizens assembled on the occasion, which was also appropriate, interesting, and useful; it discovered great research into agricultural and manufacturing pursuits, (the promotion of which is the chief object of the institution) and was received with much applause. As the Society have unanimously requested a copy for publication, and the request has been complied with, it will, therefore, shortly speak its own eulogium, and we forbear farther comment thereon. After the conclusion of the address, an ode was read, composed for the occasion, and sung by the choir in a very handsome manner. It may not be improper to say, that the performances of the singers were highly gratifying to a very numerous audience, and merited and received universal commendation.

The premiums were then announced by Elkanah Watson, Esq. and all eyes were fixed with interest on the successful candidates, as they rose to receive their premiums. The effect produced on this interesting occasion, which was animating and visible, we think must carry conviction to the mind of every person present, at least, of the great utility and importance of this institution. We hope it will be cherished and supported by our fellow-citizens. [The reports of the several committees of awards are published in the order they were communicated.]