Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-11
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Ano IL Siuia state Agricultural Society pro-
pose to hold Fair and Cattle Show in this city in
October or November next and a meeting of the
Society will be held he re on the 23d inst to con-
suit on the subject and make the necessary mr.
Engagements. We trust that this scheme will
meet with the favor it so eminently deserves
at the hands of the agricultural community of this
State, aud that the "material aud financial aid"
necessary to its success, will not be withheld
In lieu of any reflections of our own we take
peasurein calling the attention of our readers to
the following extract Of circular addressed to
tue farmers of Virginia. from Mr.. p st. George
Cooke, Chairman OF the Executive Committee of
the Virginia Agricultural Society:
The Society is in Ianguishing condition.-but n
handful of farmers attend it's annual meetings and it
must fail entirely unless speedy ana energetic
are taken for its resuscation We feel confident that
the farmers of Virginia will willingly and knowingly
suffer this utter failure, and have determined there
lore to make one moro urgent appeal them in behalf
OF the Society The example OF Maryland proves that
the best of arousing the interest ofarmers through
out the State, of impartng vitality such an Assoca-
ton as represent and max ing of value and advan
tage to every branch of industry is have an annual
Catte-Show and Agricultural Fair. Such an annua
Hest reward of ingenuity industry and skill 1t is not
alone the prize which may be won. The benefits of
such meeting manifested in various FORMS ard in
every direction 1t bngs together and makes acquaint.
ed the citizens OF every secont leads the correc
tion OF errors-te dissemination of valuable TRUTHS and
is of especial service affecting that closer connection
between farmers necessary the better protection of
their rights and interests
1t Is notifying to every true Virginan that with ample
materials within our own borders for fine display of ag
rlcutura productions every attempt heretofore in this
line has proved utter faureand that our best Stock
and choicest products have gone grace the fair of
neighborng State We propose then to hold meeting
OF the Virginia State Agricultural Society at Richmond
on the "3d OF February toconsult this subject and
to arrange, IT possible for Fair and Cattle Show in
October or November You are earnestly request
ed TO attend this meeting and induce many brother
farmers as possible to accompany you. Money is es.
sentla to the success of the scheme The State has
been solicited for aid but let every farmer come prepar
ed to make contribution, and shall! be able to com
mand success.
It. however, you should be able to attend the nre1;
mlnary meeting in the month"; beg that YOU
villa betr yourself to induce the farmers of 1o
aeSnoouhooo auu .o~.-s. - a,rol hemSeoes os 49,.
bers ofthe State Society Surely no farmer will refuse
so small contribution for laudable an object and we
pledge ourselves that every dollar contributed shall be
iatoy ana cafeiuiy expended Tor the single object
view. Fifty members each county contributing two
dollars each land hope that some will avail themselves
OF the privilege of becoming life members) would enable
us to commence with exhibition creditable to the
State, and of incacuabe advantage to the dropping
cause OF agriculture. tits important that we should
know immediately what sum can be raised and we ask
that you Will remit at once what money you COLLECTS
(ether by check by draft house in Richmond
or on your member of the Legislature in any other
wayyou may deem best Or find most conveniently TO
Gen. Bernard Peytor the Treasurer of the Society," SEN
ding at the same tme list of names to be published
and enrolled as members. We annex the terms of mem
bership as given in the Constitution:
THE Virginia State Agricultural Society shall consist
of such persons shall signify their wish to become
members and pay to the Treasurer of the Society or
other duly authorised to receive the same an mi
ation fee of two dollars, and dollar annually there
AFTER The payment oftwenty dollars at one time shall
constitutes member for life, and shall exempt the donor
froa, annual contri buttons"