Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-27
For the second best,

No. 5-For The best crop OF beets, carrots
and parsnps, not less than half
an acre, 81 90
For the second best, ) 90
For the third best, 3 90
No. 6.-For the best crop Of Irish sweet
potatoes, not less than half an ucre, S. 90
For the second hest 90
Premiums 3, a. 5 and will be determined as follows:
The Committee Of Award heretofore having found
extremely inconvenient and burthensone to go over
the county, and in instances out OF IL, TO view
the crops offered Tor premiums, and impossible TO view
them all, the Executive Committee have resolved, that
for the present year at least the proprietor of each
crop of corn offered shall at his trouble, procure
the attendance of two respectable and dsinteresled
freebolders who shall carefully view the crop, and after
fixing upon spot which shall neither be the best
nor the worst, but shall afford, in their candid
Judgment, fair average of The whole, shall pro-
coed with rule, chain or any other instrument,
by which exact accuracy may be attained, 10 mea-
sure off once eighth Of The crop on this
spot shall then be gathered, shucked and fairly mea.
sured, heapng measure in the presence Of suid free
holders, who shall certify under their hands, the pre-
else contents, also the supposed of the field
This certificate shall be forwarded to A. Robinson, Jr,
Secretary and Treasurer Of the Society," by the 18th Oc
tober and be by him delivered to the Executive Com
mitiee.
Crops of turnips, beets potatoes Sc to be
tared in the mode, except that the ground inca
sured shall contain FIVE square yards. Certificates TO
be forwarded as before
than half an acre, So 90
For the second best, 4 90
Commnee.-Francs Staples, Jesse Williams and j.
NJ. Suble,t.
PLouGHIxe MArcu.-C. w. Goocb, W. C. Allen, W.
B. Sydnor and Albert G Hobson appointed CON-
mit,ee to arrange and conduct Ploughng Match, on
such principles as they may ugree upon and premiums
of 10 and S. placed at their disposal to be awarded
as they may determine.
Committee to arrange and conduct The first days Er.
hibii0u.-Wm. u. Wren, C.. 7. Bolts, Richard g..
runsta and Edwin Hill.
Committee to reeeire Delegations from other SOeictiss
Richard b. Haxall, William II. Richardson and Jas
r. Bridges.
A substantial farmers dinner will be provided
the first day by Captain Goddn, for the members Of
the Society and such others as may desire TO partic
pate.
The members Of the Society are particularly request
ed the customary badge ofgreen ribbon on the
left lapel of the coat.
The Mechanics of the city, and others TO whom it
may he convenient respectfully requested to send
TO the exhibition such specimens Of their skill and
industry, especially agricultural implements, they
may think proper have exhibited, ethe. the first
day or on any succeeding day.
Propretors of live stock OF all kinds whether men,
bers Of the Society not also requested ~ send il
forward for exhibition. 1t is particular object OF the
Society bring together at their fairs all those who
desire to purchase and to accommodate all as fully
possible. The agricultural portion of the exhibition
and fair will be continued, if necessary, the second
day. The most particular and ample arrangements
have been made for the accommodation Of stock, for
any number Of days, and it desirable to have it
the ground by the evening preceding The first day
lihtion.
The farmers Of the State, and all others who feel
interest IN the cause, are respectfully invited to
attend.
The succeeding portion of the Societys Exhibition
will be held in the City, in The largest room or rooms
that can be obtained.
Committee TO select place for and conduct the
same-Wam Is. Chittenden, GustaVus A. Myers,
Peter w. Grubbs, Richard Hill, Jr., VIM McCfery,
and Charles S. Thompson.
The Address viii be deli, cred at The commence menl
of this part of the Exhibition, after which the follow
ing premiums will be awarded
No l.-For the neatest and most substantial coun.
terpane, SO
For the second best Al
No. 2-For the nentest and most comfortable mat.
lress, filed with hacked shucks or cot
ton, and made at home 81
For the second 81
No. 3-For the best comfort 81
For The second bsst 81
No. 4.-For The best quilt 81
For the second best 81
No. 5-For the best table cloth 81
For the second best 81
No. 6.--For the neatest and most substantial car
pet not less than ten yards 81
Fur the second best al
No. For the best hearth rug 81
For The second BEST 81
No. S-For the beet specimen Of stockings, socks,
gloves or nlittens, Of Virginia raised
silk, thread DOL or cotton, wors,ed or
mixed 81
For the second best Al
For the third best 3,
No. 9.-For The best specimen Of frults-npples,
Opears, peaches, NC. 81
For the second best 81
10 For the best specimen Of dried fruits, not
less than lalf bushel 81
Far the second best 81
ll.-For the best specimen Of domestic silk,
the production Of the exhibitor 81
Committee to anard The sieren last mrnti0nfd pre-
miums-Wm. Mitchell, Jr., Mann s. Valentine, Thos
r. Price and Chas Palmer
l2-F the best specimen Of plants, shrubs
or flowers $40
For the second best .
COMMITTEE Nicholas Mills, Thomas Richie, and
Lotln n. Elicit.
Premiums will in all cases be given in money or
plate, at the discretion oisuccess!n competitors.
The Committees appointed to act upon subjects
requiring early attention. are requested to organize
promptly.
The Executive Committee will he ready at all times
tc give attention 10 any calls upon them.
THOMAS S. DICKEN,
JOSEPH RENNIE,
WM. D. WREN,
WM II. RICHARDSON.
cOMMUS1caTED.
A, Court held for Prince Edward County, the 10th day q" Au
lSia:
The death Of Major KrLo late presiding Justice Of