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The fairs were held on the old fair-grounds, south of the Newton depot, which were laid out in 1857. They consisted of about thirty acres adjoining the cemetery, well adapted naturally for the purposes of a fair-ground and race-course, and provided with half- mile track, suitable offices, stalls, and other build- ings. These grounds were used for fairs until the outbreak of the Rebellion, aud the society was dis- solved in 1864. Part of the ground is now occupied by the Newton shoe-factory.
BENEFITS OF THE EXPERIMENT.
The old Sussex fairs, which were held annually for several years before the late war and with much suc- cess, were a great advantage to the inhabitants of the county. Competition developed the energies and abilities of the people, aroused an interest in the im- provement of cattle and stock, and advertised the excellence of home products all over the State and beyond her borders. In those days the dairy interests of the county were second to none in the State, and Sussex butter brought the highest price in the New York markets. Every farmer competed with his neighbor in the manufacture of butter and the culti- vation of the products of the soil. In those days Sussex County raised the finest cattle and best horses that could be found anywhere, and the demand al- ways exceeded the supply. Sussex County was noted for her good horses and stock. The fairs were the glory of the county, and in their agricultural displays in those days excelled any exhibitions of the kind held in New Jersey. The direct advantages of the fairs to the farmers were felt and seen in the reputa- tion which they gave to the county for its productions and the higher prices which that reputation enabled them to demand for the fruits of intelligent labor and cultivation.
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REORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY.
The county since the late war was gradnally falling below the reputation of previous years, and it was felt that something must be done to bring it up to the high standard which it once held. The home interest must be aroused and promoted and the energy and zeal of the people stimulated to regain what they had lost. Good Sussex butter, excellent grain, fine cattle, stock, and horses, were wanted, and it was felt that the productions of the county should be improved and increased. Nothing arouses public interest and promotes the material prosperity of the people so well as a good, old-fashioned agricultural fair.
The movement was talked over by a few, and it was resolved to call a meeting of the farmers of the county, and one was accordingly held at the Hoppough House, in Newton, in the month of June, 1880. Subsequent meetings were frequently held, and the public interest was gradually awakened, and the movement began to assume tangible shape.
At a meeting held in the court-house in Newton on Monday, Aug. 2, 1880, the subscription of stock was completed, and at one in the same place on the 9th of Angust, 1880, a constitution and by-laws were adopted and the following officers were elected for the year 1880: President, Thomas Lawrence; Vice- Presidents, Lewis J. Martin, Albert Puder; Secretary and Treasurer, Henry Huston; Assistant Secretaries, Charles M. Woodruff, Charles L. Inslee; Directors, Albert Pnder, Peter D. Smith, Gilbert I. Grover, Da- vid R. Warbasse, Peter Smith, Thomas Lawrence, Gilbert Ingersoll, Charles L. Inslee, Joseph Warbasse, Henry M. Ward, John Huston, Garret S. Van Blar- com, Jacob J. Smith, Jacob E. Hornbeck, Jacob Swartwout; Executive Committee, Lnther Hill, Wil- liam S. Hardin, William H. Hart, Seeley Howell, Henry M. Ward, Joseph Warbasse, Lewis J. Martin, Zachariah H. Price, John P. Wilson. Luther Hill af- terwards resigned, and Godfrey F. Hawk was ap- pointed in his place.
The society leased the grounds, and the executive committee at once went to work. They constructed a splendid half-mile track, graded the grounds, built a fence inclosing them, erected sheep-, horse-, pig-, and cattle-stalls, a judges' stand and secretary's office. A list of premiums was made out, and on the day ap- pointed the fair was opened.
The fair began on the 12th of October, 1880, and closed on the 15th, and was a success in every par- ticular. The prospect now is that the future fairs to be held by this society will excel anything of the kind ever attempted in the county, and equal any county fair in the State.
At a meeting held in Newton, Dec. 7, 1880, the same officers were elected for the ensuing year.
IV .- SUSSEX COUNTY SUNDAY-SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
This institution, organized by Sunday-school workers in 1870, flourished for a few years, being
held in different parts of the county. During the first week in February, 1872, the quarterly meeting of the institute was held in Sparta, the attendance being large and the exercises interesting. The ses- sions lasted two days. They opened on Tuesday evening with an address by Rev. A. A. Haines,- subject, "Our Lads," which was treated in a very interesting and instructive manner. The Wednesday morning session was opened with a devotional exer- cise; then followed discussions on the various topics of interest, participated in by the members present. and closed by a paper on "Sunday-school Teachers," read by Rev. W. B. Wigg.
The children of the village, by special invitation, attended the afternoon session, when blackboard ex- ercises were presented by William D. Casterline, Esq. Mr. Casterline also made a report of the exercises of the Sunday-school Normal Institute held at Plain- field, which he had recently attended as a delegate, speaking in the highest terms of commendation of the advantages of the institute in respect to Sunday-school instruction.
At the evening session the Methodist Episcopal church was well filled. The subject of the "Sunday- school Library" was ably considered by Rev. Mr. Mc- Kee, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Sparta, followed by the reading and answering of questions from the " Question-Box," a very interesting exer- cise to all present.
The above report of a quarterly meeting-which we condense from the New Jersey Herald of that date -gives a fair idea of the objects and work of the in- stitute. It is not our purpose to report all its meet- ings in detail, but simply to put on record in this history of the county the credit due many of her earnest and devoted Christian citizens for their zeal and labor in this department of the moral and re- ligious culture of the young.
CHAPTER XI.
SUSSEX CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
I .- THE PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
AT a public meeting held pursuant to notice in Newton on Monday evening, June 27, 1853, to take measures in relation to the Sussex County centennial celebration, a large number of citizens being present, David Robeson, Esq., was called to the chair, and Rev. Nathaniel Pettit appointed secretary.
On motion, a committee of five was formed to report resolutions suggesting a line of action upon the sub- ject. During their retirement there was a general interchange of sentiment among the citizens favorable' to the celebration. When the committee reappeared they reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted :
SUSSEX CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
" WHENRAR, This is The one hundredth year since the separation of Sussex County from the county of Morris and Its organization during the reign of Georgo 11., in the year of our Lord 1753, we, the Inhald- tanta, bearing in remembrance tho deeds of our ancestors nud the vari- ous trinta, vicissitudes, and labory which they underwent in the griolun! progress of the county to Its present state of advancement ; In order to cherish these sentiments of patriotism which every man-and especially every freeman-should have for the place of his birth; and In order moreover, to an Interchange of fraternal feelings among our Inhabitants, to uulte us in still stronger bonds of harmony by tho recollections of the past, to onabio us more duly to appreciate our privileges and the present condition of our Institutions, and, besides, to afford a precedent to future generations that shall testify that we are not unmindful of the high privileges of our larthright; therefore,
" Resolved, That wo cherish the profoundest feelings of patriotic regard for the county of our notivity, whose historical reminiscences are so rich with interest, and whose advantages and Institutions are so worthy of our proudest admiration.
" Resolved, That on the fifth iny of October next, at Newton, wo com- nemorate the organization of the county.
" Resolved, That a corresponding committee of three be oppointed to confer, by Jetter or otherwise, with such persons as nro able and disposed to furnish ony historical facts connected with the county, and to gather anch trolitional or statistical information as muy give Interest to tho proceedings and be worthy of preservation.
" Resolred, That an executivo committee of thirteen be appointed to make suitable arrangements for the celebration, and to act as assistant marshals upon the occasion.
" Resolved, That a supervisory committee of three from each township bo apprinted to procure a marsbal and an orator, to exert their influence In securing a co-operation in their various localities, ant to take auch general oversight of the affairs connected with the celebration as mny tend to Its successful accomplishment.
$ Resolved, That the natives of Sussex County, both at home and abrond, our adopted citizens and the citizens of Warren County, once a part of Sussex, be cordially invited to juin with us in the festivities."
After the adoption of the resolutions, the following- named gentlemen were selected to act upon the con- mittces :
Corresponding Conmittee .- B. B. Edsalt, W. S. Johnson, D. S. Anderson. Executive Committee .- George H. Nellen, John Linn, Daniel Baker, John
Kraber, Jonathan F. Shafer, John Townsend, Horare Warner, John W. Lane, Henry W. Johnson, Robert Hamilton, Thomas Anderson, James It. Hull, John MeC'urter, Jr.
Supervisory Committee,-Vernon, Lewis Dunn, Price Vanostrand, Thomas T. Simonson ; Hurdyston, Thomas Lawrence, Dr. Franklin Smith, Richard E. Edanli ; Wantage, Rov. l'eter Kanonse, Edward A. Stlles, Dr. Alexander Linn; Frankford, Alpheus Gustin, Chules Hoe, Robert V. Armstrong; Montagne, John H. Nehlen, Isanc Bonnell, Incob Hornbeck, Jr .; Sandyston, John D. Everitt, David Depue, Timothy E. Shay ; Wulpark, Peter hewitt, Elijah Forscherans, Ben- jamin Bull; Stillwater, Dr. C. V. Moore, James Merkel, John W. Opdyko; Green, Isnuc Shiner, Samuel H. Hunt, Nathanlel Drake; Ily ram, Cyrus S. Lport, Andrew A. Smalley, Peter Smith ; Sparta, Richard K. Morris, Aaron 11. Kelsey, Meses Woodruff; Lafayette, James B. Huston, John M. Kalte, John S. Broderick ; Newton, Rev. Nathaniel Pettit, Dr. Anthony D. Moiford, Edward C. Moore.
On motion of John Linn, Esq., the following reso- lution relative to the committee composed of gentle- men from all parts of the county was passed,-viz. :
" Realred, That it is desirable that the supervisory committee should Act as soon us practicable, and that they be requested to meet on Monday, the 11th of July, at the hotel of D. Cox, in Newton, nt 12 o'clock M., to o1 gunizo and enter upon their anties.
" On motion of Col. Robert Hamilton, it was unanimously resolved that the proceedings of the meeting be published in all the newspapers in Sussex and Warten Counties.
" DAVID RYERSON, President.
· " X. PETTIT, Secretary."
II .- THE CELEBRATION.
The committees immediately entered upon the duties assigned them, using the most landable exertions to
make such preparations as would be suitable to na occasion of so much interest to the inhabitants of Sussex County. Gen. Lyman Edwards was appointed marshal of the day, and Col. Simon Kilpatrick, Col. John W. Nyce, and Maj. Peter B. Shafer assistant -. B. B. Edsall, Esq., and the Rev. J. F. Tuttle were se- lected as orators. Previous to the celebration, in all parts of the county great expectations had been raised, and it is to be recorded with pleasure that the most sanguine anticipations were not disappointed. Both the county newspapers contained a full description of the proceedings of the day, from which we shall make some extracts.
Says the New Jersey Herald, "The best and biggest day old Sussex ever saw was last Wednesday. The centennial celebration, for which such ample prepa- rations had long been making, was duly ushered in on the morning of the ever-memorable 5th of October by the ringing of bells from daylight to sunrise, the firing of artillery from the heights above the town, and a display of the American banner from the flagstaff upon the court-house, as well as from the balconies of numerous public and private buildings. The day dawned serene, clear, and tranquil, and ere its close thousands of citizens and strangers poured in as it were from the four quarters of the earth to renew their allegiance, like pilgrims, to the land of their pa- ternal home, some to the land of their birth, and hun- dreds of others rejoicing in the place of their adop- tion."
Says the Sussex Register, "When the design of calling together so many veterans of the county as might be possible was suggested, the importance of the occasion assumed its most interesting aspect. There were scores of venerable men scattered here and there throughout the county whose individual lives and memories spanned three-fourths and more of the century which it was proposed to commemorate .. The list of such has been extended far beyond what the best informed of our local antiquarians anticipated it could be. The catalogue is enumerated by hun- dreds instead of scores. And, moreover, when, after invitations had been very generally issued. intelligence was received from time to time of the death of some of those whose greater nges would have made their pres- ence additionally dear, a saddening interest was given to the proceedings of the committee in this respect. Several of those who had received invitation circulars to attend the celebration have in the interim settled their accounts with earth and passed away to be known no more forever. Nevertheless, the veteran array which was actually enlisted was by far the most im- posing and titting feature of the occasion.
"The celebration proper commenced with the ar- rival of the Newark delegation on Tuesday afternoon. In the early part of the day the streets had been gen- orally cleared of rubbish, and we question if Newton ever manifested more pride than she did in view of thi occasion. At noontime flags were very generally
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unfurled from our hotels, public buildings, and every- where,-an augury of the joyous event which was to follow. At 4 P.M. the Columbian Riflemen and New- ark delegation were announced, and the streets were quickly thronged by those who were eager to bid them welcome. They were received amid the cheers of the assembled mass and a booming salute of eannon. Having paraded the principal streets, they were dis- persed to their several quarters, and in renewed com- munings and festive joy the sun went down on Tues- day.
" Bell-chimes and cannon-peals hailed the dawn of Wednesday. At a very early hour commeneed the flow of a human tide which long before noon had swelled to the largest eoncourse ever assembled in our county. We estimate that there were not less than eight thousand persons in attendance, and the license which is usually indulged in such estimates would easily raise it to ten thousand or twelve thousand. As soon after 11 A.M. as possible the procession com- menced forming. It was headed by the Newark Brass Band and Columbian Riflemen, after whom fol- lowed the several committees, clergy, orators, and vet- erans. In the procession we counted thirty distin- guished by the badge of the Newark delegation, and many others we know were at the time participating in pleasant greetings with their friends and relations throughout the village and vicinity. A banner bearing a fac-simile of the county seal next appeared in the procession, followed by the Delaware Cornet Band of Port Jervis. The five lodges of Odd-Fellows of the county were next represented in order by sixty of their numbers. The Sons of Temperanee next ap- peared, numbering two hundred, equipped with the regalia, banner, staves, etc., peculiar to the order. We only do justice when we give Wantage Division-one of the most distant of those in attendance-the credit of appearing with the largest number of the eight divisions represented. The Temple of Honor of this village-an order as yet in its incipient stages among us-appeared with nearly twenty of its members. A band of martial musie next interspersed the moving mass, which was followed by the citizens of Sussex and Warren under their several township banners. The procession reached the speaking-ground soon after 12 M. Judge William P. Robeson, of Warren, was appointed president, and IIon. George Vail, of Morris, and Joseph Green, Esq., of Sussex, vice-presi- (lents of the day."
On taking the chair Judge Robeson thus addressed the assembly :
"FELLOW-CITIZENS OF SUSSEX AND WARREN, -- LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-The unexpected honor of presiding over this vast concourse of people is re- ceived with feelings of profoundest gratitude. Al- though Warren County, in which I reside, was set off from Sussex nearly thirty years ago, my earliest ree- ollections, as well as the history of my forefathers, are connected with Old Sussex. Every place upon which
my eye now rests, from the fertile valley to the tower- ing mountain, is familiar and dear to me as the place of my nativity. Your county is a spot upon which God has showered the richest blessings of nature,- such blessings as stir within our breasts the emotions of affection and gratefulness. We may be impressed with wonder and awe at the power of the Almighty as we behold the leaping cataraet, but when we east our glanee over this favored land, its mountains ris- ing sublimely and rich with mineral wealth, its spread- ing plains and undulating hills beautiful and fertile and crowned with plenty, we recognize not only His power, but His benevolence. This land, I am proud to say, is the land of my birth. Yet, in appearing again among you, I miss many of the citizens with whom I associated in early life. They are gone, but their sons are around me. The fact that you are as- sembled here to-day, imbued with patriotism and de- votion to your native country, is a proof that you are worthy of your honored fathers. The duty you have placed upon me I will endeavor to perform to the best of my ability, and I beg you to accept my thanks for the honor you have conferred."
A prayer was then offered by the Rev. Dr. Shafer. Solemn silence reigned throughout the great multi- tude while the venerable man lifted up his voice to God in thanksgiving for the mercies of the past and supplication for blessings in the future. The act of worship having been concluded, a choir of young ladies and gentlemen sang the following
"ODE FOR THE SUSSEX CENTENARY.
" BY REV. NATHANIEL. PETTIT.
" Dark was the day when our forefathers settled On the wild banks of the bright Delaware; The terrors and toils of the forest were round them, But ne'er did their noble hearts yield to despair. HIail to the beautiful land they have left us ! Hail to the mountain, the valley, the plnin ! Blessed be the homes which protected our childhood, Where freedom and comfort and happiness reign. Then, brothers, band in hand, Think of the gallant band Who won us our birthright in danger and toil ; Deep in our inmost heart Their deeds shall have a part Long ns their ashes shall ballow the soil.
" Scarce had the war-whoop been bushed into silence, The musket liung up on the rnde enbin-wall, And peace and prosperity erowning their lubors, When war again sounded its terrible call; Shoulder to shoulder they marched to the conflict Till British invaders were driven nfar; Brave were the men of Old Sussex before us, True to their country in peace or in war. Then, brothers, hand In hand, Think of the gallant band
Defending oar homes from the grasp of the foo. Deep in our inmost heart Their deeds shall have a part While the mountains shall stand or the rivers shall flow.
"Look now around at the myriads of blessings Heaven has poured on us with bountiful hand :
Labor, protected, has yielded its harvest, Plenty is crowning our beauteous laud.
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Treasures of wealth are inclosed in the mountains; Health is pervading the bright balmy alr ; Pence and contentment are smiling arunnd ns: Blessings rest on thee, my country so fuir ! Then, brothers, hand in hand, Hail to our native land !
Deur is Oll Sussex, wherever we roam; God shelter theo from harm With Hle almighty arm:
Hail to Old Sussex,-Old Sussex, our home!"
Part of the centenary was wisely devoted to an eloquent summary of the early history of Sussex by that most competent citizen, the late Benjamin B. Edsall, Esq. It was published in pamphlet form, together with the able address of Rev. J. F. Tuttle, with notes and an appendix, constituting a valuable contribution to the history of Sussex County. The report says,-
"The attention of the audience was riveted upon the speaker for two hours, when he announced an in- termission of fifteen minutes before delivering the remainder of his address. During the interval the patriotic song 'Our Flag is There' was sung by Mr. Ritter, of the Columbian Rifles. A stirring air from the Delaware Cornet Band succeeded, when the presi- dent proposed three cheers for 'Old Sussex.' Those who heard the loud huzzas which then rose from thou- sands of voices will never forget them. They were the outbursting of those pent-up feelings of enthu- siasin which longed for an utterance; and the hills gave back the shout and prolonged the echoes as if reluctant to let them die. When the acclamations had ceased the speaker gave the latter part of his ora- tion, which occupied in its delivery about an hour. At its conclusion three cheers were again given by the multitude with the same heartiness as before. Pre- vious to the retiring of the people the Columbian Ritle Company marched before the stage, and through Gen. Edwards received the thanks of the citizens for their attendance and the assistance they had rendered upon this memorable occasion. A reply, brief but chaste and beautiful, expressing the great satisfaction and gratification of the company, was made by Lieut. Craven. After a benediction pronounced by the Rev. N. Pettit, the procession reformed and returned to the village.
" Although Newton never heldl so great a number of persons before, strict order prevailed, and not an nevident occurred to mar the pleasure of the day. The sun went down amid the booming of cannon and the general congratulations of our citizens. Towards evening many of the inhabitants of the surrounding villages, who had participated in the festivities, re- turned to their homes, yet the town was full; they seemed unwilling to lose what yet remained of the celebration.
" The exercises of the evening were commenced with a torchlight procession in much the same order as during the day. After proceeding through the princi- pal streets of the village the procession halted in front of the residence of W. S. Johnson, Esq., who, in be-
half of the ladies of Newton, presented a floral wreath to the Columbian Riffemen. He trusted, he said, that the riflemen would ever display the spirit and skill which they had done in their target strife and evolu- tions of to-day, and with virtue and honor as their aim they could not fail to achieve a merited and honorable distinction. The wreath was received by J. J. Craven, who, in behalf of the company, assured those present that it would be cherished as a pleasant memento of the ladies of Sussex. He remarked in concluding that the tasteful and beautiful wreath of which he was the recipient was only emblematic of the character and loveliness of the donors. A bouquet was presented to the captain of the riflemen, as also one to the Delaware Cornet Band, which was re- ceived by one of the company with a neat speech of thanks for the gift. The procession then moved to the Presbyterian church, where the concluding ex- ereises were held. Rev. Thomas Davis offered an appropriate prayer, after which the choir sang the following
"ODE. " BY GEORGE P. MORRIS, ESQ.
" A rock In the wilderness welcomed our sires From bondage far over the dark rolling sea ; On that holy altur they kindled the fires, Jehovalı, which glow in our bosoms for Thec.
" Thy bio sings descended in sunshine and shower, Or rose from the soll that was soown by Thy hand ; The mountain nund valley rejviced in Thy power, And Heaven enriched and smiled on the jand.
" In church and cathedral wo kuvel in our prayer, Their tempsle and chapel were valley an i hill ; But Gud is the same in the nisle of the air, And He is the Rock that we lean upon still."
" After a piece of instrumental music by the Dela- ware Cornet Band, Rev. J. F. Tuttle," then of Rocka- way, N. J., delivered the oration of the evening, above referred to, on the subject of 'Popular Rights in New Jersey previous to the Revolution.' It occupied an hour and a half in its delivery, and was listened to throughout with the strietest attention. His address was succeeded by 'Hail, Columbia" from the band, when a Doxology was sung to the tune of ' Old Hun- dred :'
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