Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-25
Va, TUESDAY, OCT. Is, 1872
THE FAIR.

cultural and Horticultural Society. We shall here.
after give length the Reports, LIST OF MIR. George
Taylor Of the Committee on Farms, and 2nd of Mr.
Miller, who was sent as a Delegate TO the New York
State Fair, and who has brought back much useful
information for the benefit Of our own Society
We sincerely rejoice at the continued prosperity of
our Agricultural Society. We have no time 10 dale
upon the numerous benefits to be derived from its
cessful progress In bringing together farmers and CT.
from various portions of the State, It exctes the
most huowed social feelings-lu offering arena for
noble emulation, il the sumbering energies Of
our people, and induces them to remain at home and
devote their labors and their capital 10 the improve.
ment of the good Old State, instead of making pilgrim.
ages to the West in search of golden harvests. We
hope to Societies formed in every county, and
State Society to give tone and spirit 10 the whole
We neglected TO state in last, that al the
request Of the Society, Mr.. G. w Basset, on 10 mn.
both sexes Mr.. Lyons being prevented from fulfilling
his engagement. MIR b. made some happy remarks,
which were well received.
We specially subscribe TO what the Compiler says
about Messrs Kern and Morse. Such men and such
work should be cherished by citizens.
From yesterdoy's Compiler
We promised more detailed account Of the pro.
ceedings of the Agricultural Society Of our county,
and the exhibition under their auspices. We spoke in
general terms of the character Of the admirable dis.
play in the Exhibition Room at the Exchange. What
said could convey but faint idea OF the reality,
and but feeble tribute to the taste, skill, indus
try and ingenuity, there exhibited Let US hope, that
the excellent Society," which has thus drawn forth from
the quiet homestead the lovely specimens Of the pa.
tent toll and the delicate fashonngs Of The better
part Of species, may every year add new beauties
10 its exhibitions, and give additional evidences Of s
prosperity and beneficial results, to elicit our admna
tion and gratitude.
The rreaier part of the day, Wednesday, at God
dins Tavern was occupied in the deliberations Of the
Society their business matters. On that occa.
sion, all the old officers were reelected with the ad
H. he, eal.nt
Vice President After they concluded, the follow
ing premiums were awarded
For the best stallion, calculated 10 produce stock
adapted to the saddle harness or draft $l5-to Thos.
n Taliaferro, of King William.
For the most highly improved and best cultivated
farm, S25-to Gen. WIN. II. Richardson.
For The second best, S20-to Anthony Robinson, jr.
For the third best, Sl5-to Richard Whichello
For the fourth best, Sl0-to Thos Ginnet 1.-THE Grip.
ole who excited much interest at the fall meeting
last year. and whose industry and astonishing labos
under his physical disabilities, caused the Society 10
give him premium a mark OF their appreciation.
For the hest field of corn, clearing - barrels and
some odd bushels,) S15-to J. w. Tomlin
For the second best, Sl0-to A. Robinson, jr.
For the third best, $5-to T. s. Dicken.
For the best crop Of Irish sweet potatoes, not less
than half an acre. $5-,o James Gordon produce sweet
potatoes 544a bushels 10 the acre.
For the second best, S4-to JOS g. Burton, produce
392 bushels Irish potatoes TO the acre.
The exhibition the FIRST day, was of course neither
extensive or interesting, there were premiums Of
fered for cattle and the exhibition for the greater
Der of premiums being arranged at the Exchange for
the second day.
Messrs Bolts & Burfoot exhibited their excellent
straw cutting machine; and Mr. Jabez Parker produced
cutting box with single knife, decidedly The best Of
the kind we ever saw.
The cattle brought on for sale by Mr.. Grieve were
greatly admired. The premium vegetables were very
fine.
Mr. Jas Winston exhibited sugar beet that beats
oil nature in the beet line. 1t weighed twenty five and
half pounds, and looked sound and healthy. We
think this "beats the beaten
Mr. O. A. Strecker exhibited several pairs Of rare and
beautiful pigeons, imported by him. The pigeon as
emblematical of beauty and innocence, has always
ranked among the favores Of mankind In Eastern
countries they are only regarded objects of e
gous superstition, but held in veneration as The harbn
gers, or the embems Of peace and love. Extraordinary
high prices have been paid Tor the most esteemed Pe
cies, viz: the Carrier. From the earliest times the pr
geon fancers Of London have had club, in which pre-
miums awarded and the notable science of the fan
cy through the method Of crossing coors and forms,
promoted and perpetuated At different times laws for
their protection have been made by the English Go.
vernment.
The two most remarkable kinds exhibited by Mr.
Strecker were the Fantait and Jacobin. The FGntdd
is beautiful bird, with broad tail like FAM slender
necked, full breasted and carries its tail gracefully
The Jdc0bn is more scarce than the Fanail. II IS
small and pretty bird with range Of inverted feathers
on the back Of the head somewhat like the cowl oil
a monk, the ruff of cavalier. They were greatly
admired. Mr.. S. has quite variety, embracing some
that perhaps where else 10 be met with IN Tins
country
Several fine horses were brought forward as comPe.
t,ors for the premium. MIR. George Taylor exhibited
jacks and jennes of an approved blood
number Of fine hogs were brought for exhibition
and sale.
On Thursday, the following premiums were awarded
the Exchange by the Presdento Of the Society," after
the address of Mr.. Bassett.
For the neatest and most substantial counterpart,
S6--to Mrs. John j. Dickinson.
For the second best, $4-to Mrs. VIM Miller
For the neaest and most comfortable matass, mace
at home, S5-to Mrs Dr.. Gaines.
For the best bed quilt, S5-to Mrs. f. b Seden.
For the second best, $3-to Mrs. J. Nj. Anderson.
For the best table CLOTH S5-to Mrs. Geo Woodhn.
For the second best, $3-to Mrs. Maria +. Parrish
For the neatest and most substantial carpet not lees
than 10 yards, $6-to Mrs. John J. Dickinson.
For the second best, $4-lo Mrs s. Redd.
For the best hearth rug, S5-to Mrs. Lowndes
For the second best, $3-to Mrs r. NJ Burton.
For the best specimen Of stockings, stocks, &c,S
TO Mrs. r. NJ Burton.
For the second best, S4-to the Female Ofph:a
Asylum
For the best specimen Of domestic silk, the prodce'
ton Of the exhibitor, S5-to Mrs. Wm.-W. Dckinsoa'
The committee appointed to award the above pre-,
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Society particularly to elegant specimens of w"is'tc
work, by Mrs. Or. James Bolton, ard Mrs L a
Marx, and TO counterpane Of grea, taste and beauty
by Mrs Jno }. Dickinson, all Of which they recon-
mended for premiums. Several premiums had Ueeh
advertised for articles which not shown, VINE
vast number OF the finest fabrics were procuceo'''
which premiums had been Offered.
For the best specimen Of plans, shrubs, or ho"e'
Sl0-"to Miss Excy Gill, say the committee, "os &C
count of the variety, rsry, and u1urance OF
ers and SIN ubs ]"
For The second best, $5-to Messrs. Heydeeken 'S
New say the committee, for the care and as'e G
have displayed in the culture and management CT '''
flowers and plants.
The committee TO award the premiums ior ihe w"
ers, reported that they could not pass over Mr.
selection without awarding TO him their warm opplo
lion for the flowers he exhibited. They also fep.
that the collection exhibited by Mrs "ooosoh T.,
SAINTS very benutiful-they were not onfleu
premium, but only TO lend beauty and embellishments
the scene
Mrs. Dr. Gaines sent several beautiful specimen.