Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-10-19
CATTLE SHOW &c. AT BRIGHTON.


BOSTON, Oct 1o-on this day commences this annual
festival of the farmers of Massachusetts" We not,
should the weather prove Favourable that the exIi ons
OF live stock, agricultural productions, mechanical
aloyed pleasure, that contemplate the an
nua festivals of this and other which
while they excite spirit of emulation and inquiry among
bur farmers at the same time add the substantial wealth
OF our happy, heaven-lavOred country.
il has been long subject surprise u.s. that while onr
arcuuriss active in establishing associations n-
t'i Improvement in agriculture and by public exhibitions
and the distributions freward honorable emulation
of excellence among farmers, manufacturers been
50 blind to their interest have wholly overlooked
me erect OF similar Institutions for the encouragement Of
manufactures.
While they have been clamorous calling for the protec-
ton OF government they have lost sight of the immense in
iuence of few well distributed rewards. why not
have manufacturing societies" well agricultural
etlcS nu why may not tue manufacturer DC encouraged
by manufacturing associations to hope for public appreciation
Let manufactures make efforts of this Kind to help
themselves and We should find them exciting syn,-
tiny m their favor than the most elaborate essays, that the
most learned economists ever wrote We have seen with
surprise That no such efforts have been made while
agricultural societies. have been making rapid progress
au npHihS III every quarter OF our country, we have
witnessed no correspondent the part Of the
uiacurcrs Agricuituralsts have carried the spirit OF inn
Provenent far that they have associated only for the
themselves offered even
rewards Tor manufactures and these have been the only
Teeafds which manufacturers have received Patriot
The exhibition OF Cattle, Manufactures, &c. ut Brighton
will commence this day at nine o'clock.
The procession of the Trustees and Members of Soci-
ey, together with invited guests will Hail 10
The Meeting house, at half past 3 when prayers will BE- Of
fered aud an essay agricultural subject will be de-
yered after which the President will announce the
both days. "
Ladies intending honor the Show with their presence
are informed that the galleries the Meeting will
reserved for their Wednesday till after the procession
enters hail past 9and in the afternoon from half past
The Hall VIII devoted exclusively them and the gentle
attending them.
Dinner will he provided for Il limited number at Dui-
lcys Tavern Wednesday the 10th tickcts for which may
be had Of Mr. Kahn at the Hall al the Society.
The Ploughing Match, public sale 0f animals &C. will be
Tomorrow, nth inst commencing O'Clock.
MlDDLbSEX CATTLE SHOW, Sc.
On Friday last the Farmers and Manufacturers Of Middle
sex county held their anniversary Concord The
day fine, aud brought together very large cuncourse
people from al pnrts Of tie county an ingenious
iu address delivered by Rufus Hosmer
Esq II well adapted the times and circumstanc-
IS as contained practical hints and information well
cuiated 10 remove the prciudccs inherited from fathers,
IN relation To- the cultivation Of tie soil.
There were produced many excellent specimens Of live
stock, Of various kinds, and fine manufactures
The GoveHor and several strangers Of di.ncon honor
eh the Jay by their presence. The day spent IN the
grcfest harmony and good feeling. IN the evening there
was ball to close che festivities Of the farmers and
turcrs holiday.
The following the premiums awarded, viz
LIVE STOCK.
70 Phtuebas Whiting Chelmsford, for the brsf Boil Is
SHEEP
To Naild. Austin, Charc,town for best Merino RAM Dol
lars, &c. sc.
SWINE,
To Asa Wheeler, T. Sudbury for best Boar dollars. &c
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES
To Wm. Sheppard, Waerfown for piece Of Broad
cloth, i5dOllars SC Sc
HOUSEHOLD MANUFACTUREss
" 8 dOl,ars &c &c.