Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-19
From the Western Democrat.
MEoKLENBURG AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

annual Fair in the town of Charlotte, on Thursday
last the 29th ultimo After calling the roll the So
ciety entered upon the election Of officers for the
ensuing year; which resulted in the unanimous re-
election of Andrew Springs, President, A. B. d.
wilson and c. T. Alexander Vice Presidents, R.
P. Waring, Recording Secretary, A. G. Williamson,
Corresponding Secretary, Maj. B. Morrow, Treas
urer. .--.-zs.4*s..s-s .
Executive Committee-R. F. Davidson, W. R.
Myers, David Parks, Dr. Joseph W. Ross, William
SON Wallace.
William Johnston, from the Committee to alter
the constitution, made report, which, after remarks
from various members, was adopted.
On motion. it was resolved That fine be i'm
posed upon all absent members. Those from the
country were subjected to fine of SO cents. for
attendance, and those in town, on the day of the
meeting of said society, 81.
The Society then adjourned Until o'clock, in or
der to give an opportunity to the members to exam
inc the various articles exhibition.
The number of cattle and horses entered was
large, and very creditable; equal in every respect
to any exhibition in the State. The supply of vege
tables fruits needlework and domestic manuElc-
lures were not la ge numerous, but were of a
high character, and gave earnest of what flu
ture Fairs will become, if the spirit is fostered and
kept alive
At 2 o'clock the Society met according to arrange
ment. After the roll was called, the Rev. H. B.
CunEingham and Capt. J. Walker, who were appoint
ed at previous meeting to address theSociety, pro-
ceeded to discharge their respective dulles They
argued the dignity of agricultural pursuits the great
Importance of improvement. congratulated the So
ciety on the eXcellency of the display at the fair
grounds and the f1attering prospects of future
cess and urged upon the farmers, and indeed upon
all of our citizens, the utility of becoming members
of the Society," to combine experience interchange
views, promote harmony Of action, a proper spirit
of enterprise and improvement, and raise joint
fund to purchase lot, and make permanent i'm.
provements for holding the future Fairs
The speeches were all interesting and we'll re-
ceived. DIR. Holt. of Davidson, being present. was
invited to address the Society. He responded by
H.
before he ccnc uded, he proved that he capable
of both His remarks were replete with sound prac-
tcal views, and elected hearty response from the
delighted audience.
The reports from the various committees to exam
inc the articles, and award premiums, were then
called for and submitted:
CHARLOTTE N. c., Nov. %. 1855
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
Committee to award premiums live STOCK beg
leave to submit the following:
First premium awarded to A B. .avidson, on
Black Bull, 4 years old.
First premium awarded to A. 3. Davidson on
Red Cow years old.
First premium awarded to A. B. Davidson, on
Bull Calf, months old.
Recommend premium to be awarded to E. c. Da-
wilson, Hefer Calf years old.
First premium awarded to E. G. Davidson, on
Helifer Calf. l year old.
First premium awarded to A. B. Springs, Dur
ham Bull, years old
Recommend premiums to A. B. Springs, on 8
year old HeiferS.
First premium awarded to Leroy Springs on Dur
ham Bull, years old.
Also. recommend premiums to Leroy Springs on
Yearling Calves.
Premiums awarded to ". R. Myers, on Mich
Cow.
First and second premiums awarded to H. B.
Williams on two pigs 10! months old.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
\. a: n: NJ; TAYLOR.
G. OVERMAN,
Report Of the Committee Horses and Nules:
William Morris, best year old Mule.
Col. BENZ. Alexander, best year old Mule.
David Parks, best months old colt.
Grand Jones, best year old colt
\. B. Springs best 2 year old filly.
Jno Alternately best Brood Mare.
G. E. Spratt, best pair of Horses-best Saddle
Pony
w. W. Elms, best Harness Horse.
B. Morrow, best year old Horse.
jenkins Taylor, best Draft Horse.
LEROY SPRINGS.
j. ALTERNATELY.
H. B. WILLIAMS.