The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-05-16
s..en1h. includes Fruits and vegetables d

Eighth. Includes the dairy in all its branch.
es, honey, hives, flowers, household manu-
features, &c, &c.
Ninth. Honorary testimonials to individuals.
who previous to 1853 have discovered or
brought into use, any valuable improvements
connected with agriculture.
Tenth. Special subjects not embraced in
the preceding.
Eleventh. Premiums for any individuals
or associations, &c., constituting experiments,
&c.
We have thus endeavsred to give some
general idea of the premiums, in order that
| our readers may see the very earnest manner
in which the Society has gone TO work. we
assure our friends, in the country, con-
cerned in agricultural pursuits, that the Soci-
etv will do all in its power. Never have we
seen body of gentlemen more determined TO
succeed if energy and perseverance can insure
success. Will not our friends in the country
back them 7 Here our citizens have done
much. They ought to be mot half way.
We cannot dismiss this subject without
passing tribute to the admiable address of the
President of the Society (Mr. Cocke) now pub.
lished for the first time, though delivered at
the meeting in March. 1t appeals in terms
which cannot be misunderstood, TO the farmers
and planters Of Virginia. II mauifests an
enlightened zeal, and a practical knowledge of
the objects which naturally fall under his off.
cial supervision, which indicate peculiar fit
ness for the position in which he is placed
His recommendations are essential, not only to
the well-being of the Society, but to the pro
gress Of agricultural knowledge and i'm
provement. We subjoin them.
! And should it be asked, by what measures
We propose to advance these great interests of
| agricultu we reply
| By the permanent establishment of a State
Agricultural Society, thoroughly and efficient
| ly organized and amply endowed by the vol.
untary aud liberal contributions of its mem
| bers. A Society, capsule of performing all
| the important functions of representing in an
organized and influential manner, the agricul
tural interests of the State OF eliciting and
rewardng, chiefly by honorary means, the best
| talent in our profession of awarding premi
| ums for the best essays upon both the theory
and practice Of agriculture, for useful discov-
| cries, inventions and improvements, and having
the means Of procuring useful seeds, plants,
shrubs and trees; for defraying the expenses
| of an annual Cattle Show and Fair, and of
| publishing yearly volume Of Transactions.
BY the organization of county societies,
connected with the State Society, and requir-
ed to report annually to the Society such OF
their proceedings as may be deemed of general
interest, and to collect and report accurate
and full agricultural statistics Of their respec-
tive counties.
By encouraging the establishment of agri-
cultural schools, in which shall be taught the
science and theory as well as the practice OF
agriculture.
By advocating the endowment of agricultu-
raj professorships in our Colleges and in our
University, where all the physical sciences
may be taught, tog Their with their application
10 our own profession.
By defining and establishing, for the educa.
ton OF our sons, reform in the present ecce
siastical system of collegiate education, SO as
10 substitute in its stead system more ia har.
mony with the principles of the Baconian
philosophy a system which shall invite the
scholar 10 the study of nature and of natures
laws, which shall lmpart 10 him a knowledge
OF men and OF things, even OF the risk of leav
ing him less learned in the dead languages,
and mere words and distractions.
BY giving support and circulation to agri-
cultural and periodical journals, some of high
and scientific character, others popular and
practical
By asking of the Legislature the means ne
cessary to maintain the organization of our
State and county societies, and also Tor the
support of a State Agricultural Chemist, who
shall be selected, appointed, and controlle ID
holly by the State Society.
By effecting the repeal of all laws injurious
to the interests of agriculture, and by causing
such further Legislation as may be required by
these interests.
And by such thorough organization of the
numbers and influence of our class as will ena
BILE at all times TO bring that influence to
bear in q manner commensurate TO the extent
of our numbers and of our rights, and whether
upon the legislation of the State, upon the So
ciety IN which we live. or upon the great inter
ests which we represent and support.
With these brief remarks explanatory of the
Chief objects OF this meeting, as connected
with the more extended aims and purposes Of
our State Agricultural Society. most cheer
iuily give place 10 gentleman who | am hap.
by to say Is present and who will address the
meeting more at length upon kindred subjects
q The Raleigh Giraffe is entirely mistak
en- in attributing to this paper any DISPOSE
ton to underrate Raleigh or to be jealous O
Norfolk. Its files exhibit no such sentiments
ION It's foundation. The notice of the Ra.
| 'N'SH SNhSbiouOh HCIC ny UO SuCL
spirit. Had there been such, we should neve
have noticed the omission of courtesies to
wards Petersburg and this city while they
were extended north of Virginia AS to ridi
culing Raleigh, few out Of North Carolina
have written as much in praise of that State
and her capital as the person who writes this
The co mpletion of the Raleigh and Castor
Railroad was made the occasion OF very sin
cere expression of qualification by us.
With regard to Norfolk, we may ask wha
improvement that was for the benefit of tina
city we have ever opposed? We assert that
we nave been among the best friends Of thai
clty-that we have ever favored the Dock con
hechon hefe-and that we were among the
first TO advocate the Norfolk and Petersburg
Railroad; indeed, long before Norfolk hersel
approved of it, although it is one of the mos
important for the interests of that city. All he,
efforts at Improvement are pleasing to us as Vir