Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-20
EARN CROPS,

[Ia1al, Brothers " Co., ana Wdi WIN =
Barksdale offer, through the Society, the foiio"'
ing premiums:
For 10 bushels ofthe best white wheat 81 per bush
For 10 do. second best do. 70 90
For 10 do. Of the best rcd wheat, 50 do
For 10 do. second best do 70 40
The wheat TO be produced at the Exhibition
and 10 be raised BY the exhibitor, who will be
required TO state in writing, as accurately as ne
can, the average yield Of such wheat to the acre
which will in some degree influence The commit
lee in awarding the premiums.
HaxaIl, Brothers s. Co., and Warwick q
Barksdale, will be entitled TO all the wheat which
receives a premium, and are 10 be at liberty tt
sell the same for seed.
K. b. Haxall and A. W.rwick are appointed
the Committee of award in this case.
40 For the best crop OF corn, not less than i've
nor more Than twenty-five acres, SlO
A. For the best crop of corn, over twenty
five acres, IL
42. For The best crop Of pumpkins, not less
than one acre, !.
Committee of Award-Geo Taylor John NJ
Gregory, and WIN. S. Overton.
49, For the best crop of oats, IS
a. For the best crop of grass, III
Committee OF Award-John Poe, T. B. Selden
and Robert A. Mayo
As. For the best crop OF tobacco, $40
Committee of Award-Charles F. Osborne,
James Gray, Sam Reeve, Saml S. Myers,
and PoiliauS Robinson.
4G. For The best crop OF rula baga tnnips, not
less than halt an acre, .
A.. For the best crop OF white lurnips, not less
than half an acre,
AZ. For The best crop ol beets, mol lees than
half an acre.
10. For The best crop OF carrots, not less than
one-eighlh acre, 4
So For the best crop of parsnps not less than
one eighth acre, 4
81. For The best crop of sweet potatoes, not
less than half an acre. .
50. For The best crop OF Irish potatoes, moi
less than half an acre, >
Committee of Award-John \. Shields, An
lhony Robinson, Jr., James Gordon and S. J..
Rutherford.
The actual product per acre of all crops 10 be
asccuaned by The Committee of Award. Speci-
mems OF all premium crops 10 be exhibited 10 the
Society.
II in anv case the committee shall fail, within
a reasonable time, 10 examine crop desired 70
be entered for premium, the proprietor, alleI
having notified the committee, shall be authorized
10 call upon Two or more dislnteresled ireehoid-
ers. who shall ascertain accurately BY weight or
measurement, The produce per acre or gwen guam
t,y OF such crops, and certify the same under their
hands 10 the Executive Committee.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
SO For the best mattress, made Of other mate.
rial than curled hair or moss, fabricated by
exhibitor, -
81 For The neatest and most substantial coun-
terpane fabricated by exhibitor, ,
S. For the best comfort, fabricated by eXhibi-
tor,
5i For the best bedquilt, do. do. .
81 For the best domestic carpet, not less Than
10 Yards, fabricated BY exhibitor, >
80. For the best hearth rug, fabricated ny exhi-
bitor, ,
50. For second best do. do. do. )
GO. For the best specimen Of stockings, socks
gloves or ,nits, OF silk, worslcd, wool or cot
ton, not exceeding five specimens in all
each
Committee OF Award-Mrs. W. f. Gaines,
Mrs. John r. Garnett, Mrs. Doctor Watson,
Mrs. Haxall. Mrs. Loilin y. Elleti, Mrs. Tho
mas Richie and Mrs. r. II. jenkins. This
Committee is authorized 10 call in the aid OF one
or more gentlemen Of the Society, II they shall re-
Quire such aid
Ehwitcd, That the following committees be APP
pointed to call upon the citizens OF Richmond and
county of Henrico, with view 10 increase the
numbers of the society:
For the 0ltl-JdlIcS w iilNtoAi A<N"'' iA'iif
Felix Matthews, VIM Palmer, Thomas A. Rust
and G. A. Myers.
For The County-Geo. NJ Savage, David Brid-
gcs. DR.. ]. r. Garnet, Dr. w +. Gaines, Francis
STABLES. Augustus Mordeca Dr.. Caulhorn, and
VIM NJ. Carter.
The Executive Committee respectfully urges
upon every member OF the society 10 send 10 the
exhibitions any stock, plants, articles of domestic
industry or mechanical skill, which may be in
the possession OF any of them, whether designed
Ia compete Tor premiums or not. This commit
lee confidently anticipates large and interesting
exhibition; il is their determination, so lar as
NAV depend upon their efforts, 10 make II worthy
OF the pnblc interest and altehtion-and they hope
these efforts will be sustained by the members OF
The society Individually.
- WM. II. RICHARDSON,
WIN. MITCHELL, JR.,
w f. GAINES,
j. r. GARNETT,
JOS. G. BURTON,
GEO. +. GUY,
Executive Committee.
Al meeting Of The committee appointed hy
the'Eyec,i,ive Committee vi the HenricO a 9fcn-
iural and Horticultural Society 10 procure spe-
cimens OF the mechanic arts
On motion.
Hc@loed, That Silver Medal be awarded for
the best specimen OF the following articles:
!. For the best specimen of bedsteads.
= For the best specimen OF wardrobcs
>. For The best specimen of inr or silk hats.
4 For the best specimen OF CRATES with lenders
&c. complete.
s. For the best specimen OF saddles and brides,
harness, &c.
6. For the best specimen Of dress coats.
!. For the best specimen OF owling pieces
8. For the bes, specimen OF coaches.
g. For The best specIm oil bugsies.
TO- For the best specimen OF sulkeyS
H. For The best specimen of boots Tor gentlemen
r. For the best specimen Of shoes Tor ladies.
l3 For The best specimen OF granite fronts.
a. For the best specimen OF PANEL doors.
-. For The best specimen Of frames and sashes.
IL. For The best specimen OF lin ware.
l.. For the hes, specimen OF iron castings.
Ia. For The best specimen Of stock bricks.
TO- For The best specimen Of marble manlles.
20. For The best specimen Of pottery.
81 For the hest specimen OF blank books.
30 For the best specimen Of imitation painting
of marble and wood.
%. For the best specimen Of blacksmith work,
hinges for shutters, gates and doors.
81 For The best specimen OF wooden ware
23. For The best specimen OF locks ior dwellings,
stores, &c.
81. For the best specimen Of woollen manuiac-
lures.
% For The best specimen Of service silver plate.
90 For the best specimen Of piano for'es.
30 For the hest specimen Of cut nails.
81 For the best specimen oil silver plated ware.
On motion, Rcsolrsd, That it be recommended
To The Executive Committee 10 appointa commit
lee TO act as Judges on each separate branch oil
manufactures for which premiums are offered.
JAMES BOSIIER
March % 1915. Chairman Committee.
The New York Assembly, on Monday last, by
vote of CO 10 Il, passed bill reducing The rate
of interest from seven 10 six per cent. The bill
was sent 10 The Senate for concurrence, and re-
ported on iavorably by the committee.
Gov Wright OF New York has signed the bill
for The call OF a convention TO amend The Consti
tuition OF tina, State. The question will be sub