Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-11-03
cow ylUNIC.ATION.
CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
AND MECHANICS INSTITUTE"
LynehbWg, OCT. 81, 1886.

fVHtHo"S, VT iooo.
This Institution convened IN its first annual
meeting. ut the Methodist Episcopal Church
Odin G. CLAY, of Campbell, presiding, and A.
shlles d. johnson acting rs Secretary
The list OF subjects designated for premiums
was called over by the Secretary, and the names OF
the members Of the committees appointed for the
award of premiums.
Achilles ID. Johnson, by resolution Of the So
eriv, and pursuant to previous appointments then
delivered the Annual Address.
On motion, made b, John Thurman, and Sc
sonded by the Rev. John Prrciva, the thanks OF
the Society were unanimously voted 10 Achilles
D. Johnson for his address--and he WAS request
ed by the Society To furnish copy to the Editors
Of this place Tor publication.
On motion, the Society then adjourned, I'LL to-
morrow morning, 10 oelock---,o meet again NJ the
Franklin Hotel.
The members Of thu Society and the public IN
general ihen repaired 10 Martin Ware House aud
the old Stage Yard, to witness the Cattle Show
and Fair, which indeed Animating and en-
rouraeing. Besides u large number Of Cattle, Of
various kinds, and OF excellent blood and quality
there shown a variety Of Horses, Mares
Colts and Files, OF various ages. Of fine appear
ancs, and OF improved blood---as we'll as common
stock--a numerous collection of tine Hogs and
Pigs--also OF tho improved breeds, we'll as OF
the common stock, greatly perfected. There
were 10 be the pure Durham and Devon Cat
vir-as well as those OF each Of those bloods min
gled With that oil the common sock--and the Bed
ford, Baeniiz, Berkshire, Chester and Mackey
breeds NJ Hogs were here exhibited in y greatly
Improved form and condition The pedigrces ot
some of the Horses Mares, Colts and tillics ev-
denccd some ofiho best blood in Virginia There
was but one pair OF Sheep exhibited, which WIS
Of the BLACKWELL kind. Should not the farmer. OF
th,p fh..y have
done To the rai.in: and Improvement Of this sta
ple animal
This Fair-our first eTvrt-from the interest
which WAS fell in 1t by all classes Of citlr ,ns augurs
well for the future prospects Of the institution and
Of the country.
October 2Sfh.
The members 9th Soeiet aud the ci,insn,
in general, repaired, AT an early hour ~ the Bal
Room of tho Franklin flot-l-whcrc the Done.-
tic and Mechanics Manufactures, Wines, &c
were exhiblted--and ut T.. e. Landlord. shop
before the door OF the Franklin. were 10 DO scer
the implements Of farming. The scene in the
Ball Room was in the highrs, degree lively and
exciting. Besides II great concourse VI specta-
tors from town aud country, there were many Ia
dies present, ENJOYING and mparing the rlcasur.
vi the occasion. The Ladies' manufactures were
numerous and beautiful, combining taste. beauty
SKILL aud durability. The, would have rvaIled
Try. The mechanical articles Saddles, lar
hess, Has, &c. were also beautiful aud exoellt mt
All the Cabne, Furniture would rival the best IN
New \ urk. The Farming Utensils, som. of new
construction and all of the best workmanship
Showed the skill OF their mannlac,urrrs--and tn,
Wines had richness of luxury in them that nigh
have pleased the palate Of AN epicnrc.
EVENING SESSION.
The Society met in the BAH Room Of the FRANK
lin. The Secretary proceeded Ia read the re-
ports of the committees awarding premiums
and the Society awarded the premiums follows
On the Report Of the Committee Farm
by Micajah Davis, Jr. chairman. Ia Ammon Han
cock, for bis farm, Lynchburg. the only on'
exhibited, $40
On the report Of the Committee IN Crops.
signed by Geo. Markham, chairman--to
Timothy Fletcher for 26 barrels OF Corn on
Two acres, $40
And 10, seven tons, nine hundred ewt.
quarter and Is lbs. Hay, on four aces, to
Richard Perkins, $40
On tho Report Of tho Committee on Horses a
follows:
The committee appointedby the Executive Com
mittee of the Central Agricultural Society, exam
inc the Horses, Mares and Colts, offered for xhb
ton beg leave report, that they performed the du
ties ned them, and have awarded the follow ms
premiums, agreeabIy to the rules Of said Society
$50 to L. & Reuben o. Nor,ell, for the brs
thorough, bred Stallion. For this premium there
we're two competitors. Messrs Norvell's horse
aTobaeconist, and Mr.. Hunts Grey Stallion Oscar
Although the premium was awarded TO Tobacco
mist, his competitor is entitled to GREAT consdc-
ration, on account Of pure blood, high form and
great sprigh.liness.
Sl0 to Geo. w. Pci,yjohr, for tho best tho.
rough bred Mare. For this premium there were
only three competitors, James NJ Daniel, II. w.
Qusrl... T. Geo. Pettyjohn, Esqr~. 1.-Two Of the
committee had Mares and Colts FOR exhibition,
hni. from considers tons, Of decacy, declined Of
FIRING them for pren'iuD,s
q 10 Jno. F. Johnson, for the best Stallion
1st thorough bred.
Is to Capt. Jno. E. Hxwkins, for the brs,
osss got thorough bred. The committee a~srd-
ID this premium With tbs greater pleasure, be-