Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-09
Valley Agricultural Society.

t., i, +. remembered that on Wednesday and
Thnrsdays fthe 18th and 10th instaht,l lhf n ar
lev Agricultural Society viii hold their irst Cat
he Show and Fair, near ChaIlestown.
We have The gratifying insellgsnsse S. 70, q g.
Pronunciation Of all Stalls have been erected Tor
S,ocK ana Horses. and Sheds for implements,
| Is,rseh,,,d poods sc. 10 giving this notice we
ys;sb "a solicit the aid Of all, and TO urge upon
1 every one the-hecessity Of united acton. we
are placed here, evidently intended scr The per-
fnrmance Of mutual good Offices. Even IN our
radest condition we soon learn the importance OF
4 - oneration with eur associates N producing
desired results ard as We advance IN civilization
and refinement, we discover thai The Dement'S 10
be derived IRON combined skill and energy, are
ID direct ratio with our progress 10 improsemebt.
We hone every individual who has any interest
in tte pursuit Of Agriculture, (and We fully know
y 10 Be the iptere Il az ALL will not only feel il
: his duty 10 attend, but viii induce his neghbor
: 10 Come along with him In these times UNION
i STRENGTH and without the assistance OF good
E ~ number this laudahle enterprise must fail. Let
personal interest, the interest Of this renowned,
Valley. and the interest Of posterisyl urge you 10
come forward with an energetic zeal, and show
toonr ps0hbors, as We are fully capable OF doing,
that We cannot De euidohe, /. aud that We are de-
e termined not to be behind them IN skill, enter.
: prise and Improvement. Their Efforts have been
e signally successful. Have we any cause TO hope
/. ar lass from ours We-have a sell universally
J actSo,sledged more fertIle-sarmers certainly
nj less malicious than theirs. We are blessed
= with the same sun 10 give ms heat and the same
y cInnas 10 rive us water. Shall these blessings
then he lost 10 US for want of spirit and ererey
10 srrceed? Shall we suffer such a FeRtaaeh 10
IN rest upon us Let us then, as NiFgnians proud
u of our inheritance, forbid such an unwoftiy pos
IN sihility by vigorous and concerted action.
MS We, therefore, shall certainly expect every one
as 10 send something to exhibit; and more especial.
IN Is IL the duty Of every member OF the Society,
$. REGARDLESS of whatever temporary Inconvenience
- or tronble ii may cost We shall no, only ex.
q neeteach and every one of you 10 be preseB bul
M 70 bring With you yourismilies, making an &C.
he cssion Of mutual recreation 10 all. To The Ia.
ii. dies we extend most cordial invitation. lot only
re- \, be oresent but TO unite with US in making i,
of an exhibition worthy OF the age, and Of The good
ne nd Stale in which we live. This invuatinn il
IA freely tenderedlIo all, and we hope will Be
~ snntned by none.7- The Society wishes it dis
it t,nrtlp understood that this Invitation is nd
VI limited by sectional eographieal lines, but
ten extended to all in every cline From the grea
So Eherality heretofore extended by Railroad Con
lief nanies upon occasions of this Kind, exhibition
on NAV calculate on having apimals a.pd article
He TRANSPORTED free OF cost and visitors may proeur
ent tickets for The refund trip at greatly reduce
nm rates.
un- IIav and straw viii be furnished gratis for an
mails entered for premiums, and icr those VII
'tVe desire il, grain can be procured at the low
MY esl'market price Coli BOWIE, OF Maryland vi
was deliver the address. He is a gentleman Of 81
low literary attachments, and an enlightened, exp
ling reuced and practical agrculuIist.
ions THE COMMITTEE.