Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-27
AGRICULTURAL, DINNER

HphiSbb OhAl DINNER.
In addition to the many good things, which At
tended the late Meeting OF the Agricultural S,ce,v,
there wasa Dinner at the Exchange, got IN in Mr..
Boydens finest style. All accounts concur in repr,.
sen'ing the whole affair ne plus ultra The din
ner was good, tht1 beverage was Joyous, and the
company well content with themselves and all the
| world.
Wecopy the following notice OF it, from the Com.
pller of yesterday
AT O'Clock, the doors Of the spacious Exhibition
Room were closed, aud o'clock the Society, din
ner was announced. The table was truly ELEGANT md
we heard more than of the guests regret thai tho
ladies' had not been allowed To see II before its bean
ties were demolished IL twas gotten up in Boyden's
best style, and what was most "appropos" for the
| occasion, he had adorned the table with some rich
| ana beautiful bouquets. In front of the President
was placed miniature plough and other emblems
| OF husOandry-and really the tout ensemble was
| the finest we have ever seen: nothing oyerdonc but
all unique and chlste The worthy President ask.
ed blessing, after which the company took their
seats, the Vice Presidents, sc. ali being al tbcI,
posts. We were pleased TO see many OF our pl1in
out warm hearted and enthusiastic farmers and plan
lers participating IN the pleasure of the occasion
Ihey seemed TO enjoy the "FTIclndeau,n the tI'ir-
oile, sc just as much as If they had hrcn r, sed
upon them. For part most OF the disle, We
new TO US, and out OF the % entn tasted bout
Two dozen. wag who sat near us said that every
thing was so disguised, that he d d not for lons
time recognize his old and familiar friend .iB ICON
Ham," Alter the cloth was removed, RufFn's an,
band was introduced, toasls were drunk, and some
r2cy anu amusing speeches were made, and nnec.
dotes told Amongst others your resperted and
worthy contemporary OF the Enquirer contributed
much TO the evenings entertainment. He made a
most appropriate reference TO agricultural inter
csts, aud passed a merted eUogy upon the woman
ry Of our country. Every thing went off in the
nhppiest style, and between and 9 O'Clock the
Society went into the Exhibition Room ng,in
where the band played for an hour or two, and az
eleven
THE lights were fed
And all but departed"
The following are some of the toas,s drunk on
| the occasion:
/. The Earth: From her lap we sprung, bv her
bounties we nourished, and on her breast we
sink IN hnal ropose. To her is due our earliest
! thanks, our latest tribute.
2 Our Native State: Possessed OF a favored
cline, genial soil and a rich inheritance. Nav
her sons hnd their highest glory in developing her
abundant resources and expanding her varied pro-
! ducts.
s. Agriculture: The happy means by which the
hrst mented curse OF God on man has been wrought
| INTO permanent blessing, promotivc alike of his
/ physical comfort and moral culture.
H. Ine Plough and the Sickle: Enblems of mans
prOudest achievements, OF worth far exceeding the
most honorable trophies ever won amid the pride,
pomp, ond circumstances Of glorious war
,. The Inhabitants Of the Field: Selected as the
| first recipients of the glad tldings that proclaimed
"peace on earth and good will to mani" they have
ever Teen active IN the cause Of peace and true re-
/ liglon.
| G. The Flowers Of the Earth: Natures exhibit
ton, in Inanmate objects, Of that all-perya ing
spirit Of beauty that finds its most perfect earthly
development in the enchanting forms Of female love.
| illness.
The following toast was sent by James M. Gar
metz, one of the most valued members of the Soci.
TQ n coll t.r 10. he -
Education, OF Agriculture and all the important in.
terests OF the State:
| The Agricultural and horticultural Society of
Hsnrco: May their future perseverance in the vital
cause OF Virginia IlusbandrY, be crowned with all
the success TO which their past and present highly
merItorious efforts so justly cnti.le them.
James A. Seldom. who is an active member o.
the Sociey, was called out ami made few remptks;
concluding with the following toasl;
a cul nary, not political scntimenn-Tnct
stairs influence and q Kitchen Cabinet, such a,
ours, forever.
BY G. A. Myers. Frederick Boyden, our host,
We feel indebted TO him Tor his substantial fare
We admire the taste and refinement which h,y,
prepared the banquet we have shared.
Mr. Boyden, with modest grace, acknowledge,
the compliment
I BY Thomas Richie, Esq. The worthy Presiden
! oil the Agricultural and Horticultural Associntior a
the county OF ienrlco: Long lite to hun, and 4
glorious success to his noble efforts in the cause 0
e Agriculture.
E Jno. NJ. Patton, Esq. was called I'd. and mad
w wny OF apology for not making speech, yer,
Z happy and inspiring on hand effort, which cicitet
the applause Of the company.
= Mr. Lyons being called up by the President. con
eluied brief address by offering toast, which h
! declared was but jus, rs Il was sincere tribut
to one to whom, not only this Society was yer,
4 largely indebted, but from ample opportunities q
Judging, he could truly soy the State was indebted
= VIZ:
VIM. II. Richardson, "a member Of tho Erecu
e tive Committee and Secretary Of the Common
I woalih)-ln the State and Agricultural EEccuty
IS equally dlsnguished-his work is always ably an
= faithfully done, whether It he planning or plongbin,
To this toast Gen. Richardson responded an
N gave as a sentiments
m The Mechanics and Farmers Of our State.
/ In response to another alluson. Mr. Lyons gave
~ 1.-THE Press"-'The shield and the sword, ,
!, Liberty when the vehicle OF truth, the greet r,
gulator Of public opinion
To this toast MIR Richie replied most h,ppil
" and humorously, and concluded with
% Agrlcnlture;The FIRST the best, the most diffu
~ sve OF all the ars-"Ihe ample Earth It's area ii
Arch Of Heaven It's dome"
'e In the course Of the evening Mr. John Carter III
o, worthy and liberal proprietor of the Nursery an
vineyard near the city, was toasted. lie is III
e pioneer m that branch, and celebrated for his gu,
10, cess IN wine making. A similar and we'll merits
compliment was paid To MIR Joseph Snton, ais
10, owners OF extensive Nurseries in the county.