Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-11-18

We are happy 10 be able 70 lay the follow
ina correspondence before the public. From
we'll known abilities of Judge MeCaleb'
we may expect a rich intellectual treat, on
the frs, day of the fair
EAsr B.res Rouss. Ger. 20 1s43'
Tns Hos. T'Hso. McCALEn.
DsAu Sin THE Agricultural " Meehah'
les Association Of The State Of Louisiana ms
been In existence about three years. Inc
nublie spirited individuals who originated
,his institutions, and whn have since fostefea
II win, such pfaisewofthy zeal, have reason
tbua far. to f~elieitate themselves at the re-
suits of their patriotic efforts.
Their object In instituting the hssosiatpn
was 10 dsVeiepe the agricultural resources
Of the state and to foster the Mechanic Arts,
10 cultivate d taste for the study ana pursuit
Of these objects as practical sciences, tioii OIL
utility. profit and pleasure as d leaathg
means Of achieving these noble epas, ny e&elt
tinp The individual emulation and state pride
Of our citizens. they have estaeiishea IN ah-
utal Fair and Exhibition.
]Whereesr Agriculture and the Arts receive
nublie patronage and encouragement, the In
stitjon Of fairs has been adopted, rs one 81
If The most effective mode Of exciting
Individual emulation: and awakening pup
He zeal. BY bringing together citizen
from The different portions OF the sta'e' the5
promots the intercomtitithiealieh Oh hho"
iad4e. and thus improve individual and gene
raj intelligence. The public comparison 2
articles. mud the beEtuWal Of premium
srtuss rmulatioh-ihe pcfindital convention
sro,notes zeat@state pride and good fellow
ship H# fali = :,
films. sir. the State Fair. is Aeemrd by tn
Asaosiation, their main levei--the most ehet
isIed means Of reaping harvest from theti
exettiaha. To The State Fairl thef, lhey WIS,
Ia rive every interest. aud 70 besteW upon
every allutaiaent. With The spheeeh foVin
/. Americans, no more powSiaul eSpeeieht "a
he devised. 10 confer grace and lhilhehee upo
, a public proceeding than ~ efa' apu'ess-
/. ~ Pasa,s,,tiv the Association have been ans
ta,s ~ teettfe TO tbe.r annual Fair, the advat
= tsse If tits intellectual contribution, but nav
Mine ITO been disappointed. sui impIesse
with lie utility md Importance q an aaares
,he association, by d late resolutions appoln
al me their organ to FIX upon some Eehtf
d man, and, Il, their behalf, 10 request MN
deliver n suitable address OH the OCCASION
y,,r reputation. Sir as Il pubic speaker
q ,,n,s diattneuished official statieh-~the pc
sannl estimation in which yeu are held |
J yon, faliaw.ritizens-together with the EXPIRE
r sed wishes Of members Of the Associate
r. have readily suggested YOU. a.. one eminent
: qualified for the taste OF elueidatihg and 7
commencing the objects OF our Association
to public favor, and gratifying LIS TASTE al
your known public spirit affords ass'irant
ID that IL at all compatible with your prlvn
n convenience, or the discharge OF your ono
duties, you will not hesitate to eotiier THIS
YOUR upon our Association. ."' aa
le Soliciting an early answ'
to | remain with my best wishes, a4s ai
/. Very respectfully, yfu.
'. Your Obd't. serv't.
tie PHILIP HtCkY.