Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-09-19
HENRICO AGRICULTURAL AND HOR-
TICULTURAL SOCIETY.


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respectfully urge that this stale Of things ought
not longer 10 continue and we hope this appeal to
! The public spirit OF inconsistencies will not be
in vain.
To the liberal supporters Of the society in the
! city, this committee feels il wholly unnecessary
TO address an appeal for continued support--sa-
| tished as they are that in the past there IS sure
! guarantee for the future, so long as The society
shall be conducted upon the principles thus far
! approved and sustained. And We trust, that in
the improved and increased supplies OF The city
markets, in various necessarieS and Injuries, the
products Of rural labor, these generous patrons
will receive ample remuneration.
The next exhibition Of this society will take
place at lis annual meeting, in the City OF Rich
mond this Fall, with ploughing match. Notice
Of the day of commencement, and of The places
OF exhibition, VII be given in due lime.
THE FOLLOWING PREMIUMS ARE OFFERED
/. For the best stallion, calculated 10 pro-
duce stock Tor The saddle, harness or
draft, the property Of The exhibitor, $40
=. For the best brood mare OF the same de-
scnpIion, 10
3. For the best saddle horse, the property Of
exhibitor, S
4. For The best work horse, the property Of
exhibitor, s
Committee Of Arard-James Hardin, Frederick
Boyden and Poiliaux Robinson.
6. For the best bn the property OF exhibitor, 5
7. For the best COW, Of native slock, property
Of exhibitor,
8. For the best cow improved stock, proper
ty Of exhibitor 5
.. For the best pair Of oxen, property Of ex-
hblor,
Committee NJ Arard-Andrew Stevenson Jos.
Mayo and w. d. Sims.
10. Fer the bcs, boar, the property OF exhibitor, s
IL. For the best brood sow, TO be exhibited il
practicable, with liuer of pigs, the pro-
perry Of the exhibitor,
CommiAeeof Arara-Jacob Shook, L. NJ. Bur
foot and JAS NJ Subleti.
IL. For The best buck, the property Of exhibitor. 8
Is. For the best LOT OF ewes, not less than s.
the property of exhibitor 5
Committee Of Arard-Dr. Geo. Watson, Edwin
Wight and John b. Young.
II. For The best specimen Of domestic poul-
try--as turkies, ducks, geese, hens and
chickens-ior each specimen,
Commitics NJ irad-O. A. Streckel, L. B
Bigger and John Carer.
Is. For the best market garden, not less than
one acre 800
IL. For The second best market garden, not
less than one acre, Il
II. For the best specimen Of vegetables, re-
gard being had 10 variety as well as
quantity,
Is. For The second best specimen Of vegetables, 4
C0amiuccof drard-Joseph Sinion, Frederick
Boyden James NJ. Sublet and c. A. Hodges
and this committee is requested TO examine HE
gardens at different periods, commencing in the
spring; and also the specimens OF early, Summer
and fall productions of vegetables.
| 10. Fof.lhe best orchard Of peaches, proper
" Of exhibitor,
20. For The best orchard OF apples, property
| of exhibitor
II. For the best specimen OF fruits, produce
ton Of exhibitor,
%. For the second best specimen Of fruits
production Of exhibitor,
%. For The best specimen Of dried fruits
production OF exhibitor
Committee Of Award-John Garter, James Via
and J. P. Schermelhorn.
81. For the best specimen Of domestic
wine, the production OF exhibitor,
25. For The bcsl specimen of cider the pro.
duciion OF exhibitor,
Committee Of AvGrd-Richard Hill, Sr, Ro
M. Burton, and w. II. Haxall.
| 26. For The best specimen ofrare and beau
tifu flowers, plants or shrubs, the pro-
dnction oi exhibitor,
b. For The second best specimen oil How
ers, plants, &c,
Committee u Airard-Thomas Richie, Nicho
las Mills, Chas. Palmer, Loilin n. Elicit, Jane
Watson, and John England; and it is recommen
ded 10 this committee 10 use active exerlions L
procure an extensive exhibition in this depart
ment and 10 adopt eieciual measures for th
protection OF such articles as may be sent to tht
exhibition.
% For the best specimen OF butter, not
less than five pounds, production OF ex-
%. For the second bcs, specimen, 4
80. Fer the third do !
81. For the fourth do,
Committee Of luard-Mrs Richard Hill, Sr.
Mrs. Richard G. Workman, Mrs. G. A Myers
Mrs. Nicholas Mills, and Mrs. }. G. Hobson.
MECHANIC ARTS.
James Bosher, Thomas Sampson, Samuel d.
Denoon, Titus C. Rice and Joseph Fl. Colqui are
appointed committee 10 procure The exhibition
OF specimens of The Mechanic Arts of The CITY
and county-lhe sum Of 800 10 be placed at theiT
disposal, 10 be awarded in premiums upon such
specimens as they may deem worthy. This pcr-
ton Of the exhibition 10 be under the direction Of
said committee.
The following additional premiums are also
offered:
80. Forlhe best thTcshing machine, with
horse power made By exhibitor, $40
SO. For the best corn shelter, a Diploma.
81 For the best straw cutter, do.
IS. For The bes farm wagon, made by ex-
hibilor,
&c. Fur The best farm carr, do. do. !
81. For the hest lot OF farming tools, axes,
hoes, spades, &c. made by exhibitor, S
Committee Of Amard.-Dr r. F. Gaines, Hill
Carter. DR.. Corbn Bra1ton, Richard Sampson,
George Taylor, Clement Read, George Washing
ion Bassell.
PLOUGHTNG.
49, For the best Specimen OF ploughing, 20
SO. A premium open 10 colored ploushmen
owned by members ofihe society, Is
Committee IF inard-RichaTd HILL ST., Ma
jor Ed nund Christian William Nelson, Dr.
Garnet and Challe Marx.
FARMS.
Resoire1, That the following committees be
appointed 10 make agricultural tours OF inspec-
ton through the several districts 10 which they
are respectively assigned, commencing early
enough 10 afford them views Of the crops Of small
grain and grass and continuing The inspection SO
as 10 embrace all The crops; and 10 report 10 The
society at its fall meeting The state OF agriculture
within the bounds OF the society-to suggest sucn
means as 10 them may appear expeaien', iol Ia
sing The standard of agriculture, and especially
for diffusins information and encouraging and
improving the propreIors and culIivatoEs OF small
farms. Thai they be authorized TO recommend
premiums or oti,er rewards of merit in such
eases as they may deem worIhy-subJect TO The
approval OF The society. Noreport, however, to
be made upon any farm without The consent OF
the proprietor.
Re@ir.d, further, That these committees be
authorized TO ill vacancies, and 10 add 10 their
numbers, as they NAV find necessary.
COMMITTEES.
No. |. For the district commencing al Rich
mond south of the Charlottesville Road, and The