Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-14
South Carolina Institute.

THH FIFTH FAIR OF THE SOUTH.
CAROLINA INSTITUTE, for the promotion Of
TRY, will he he'll at the New Hall, recently erected
on Meeting street, in the city Of Charleston, COM
'''' WEDNESDAY, APRIL III,
and continuing open for exhibition until the twenty
fifth Of April.
in stating to the public that, by the berality OF the
State and city, they have been enabled TO erect large
commodions and elegant building capable OF holding
in ts main Hail. $500 persOns and also, in c0nnecllon
with it, q very well adapted and spacious NJ ACHlNE
ROOM, which will enable them to furnish sufficient
power for any kind OF Machinery that may Dc oHereu
for exhibition.
Suitable premiums will be given to the best speci
mems in Art, Mechanism and other branches 9i IN
dustry also of Cotton, Rice, Sugar. Tobacco, Wheat
Rive. Oats Potatoes and other agricultural products
The Ladies', to whom the Institute has been 20 much
indebted are respectfully informed that suitable pre-.
miums will be provided by The Committee and award
ed TO the best specimens nevey department OF Ladies
work.
For the best STEAM ENGINE. a G0ld Medal
For the best model Of all improved FIRE ENGINE
F., ho 1G.s bss, 1u@ @Droyed SEA ISLAND GIN
on some new principle, superior to those now in
general use or for any real or important improve
ment thereon, Gold Medal
For the invention Of suitable eMACHlNE FORPuL
For the six hest specimens. Of STEEL, made from
Sparanburg or other Iron, the product Of Sou'
tbern Slate and manufactured into Edged Tools
of any kind, Gold Medal.
N B-A specimen of the Steel IN bars to De sent
with the Tools. ,,,,,
For the best specimen of American SCULPTURE,
Silver Pitcher.
For the largest quantity OF COCOONS raised on one
plantation, not less than ten bushels, Silver
Pitcher or Fifty Dollars
of one plantation, not less than ten pounds,
Silver Pitcher Fifty Dollars
For the best STALLION, Silver Cup. -,
For the hest MARSH TACKEY STALLION, Sill
For the iu, best best MARSH TACKEY GELDING a Silver
For Gep the hes, paref MARsHTAcKEYs, for draughs,
Silver Cup. o-,-o,,
For the best specimen of SUN FLOWER SEED OlL,
no, less than one gallon, Silver Cup.
For the best specimen Of RAPE SEED OIL, not less
than one gallon. a Silver Cup.
For the best CASHMERE RAM, Silver Cup.
For the best CASHMERE EVE, Silver Cup.
For the best three quarter blood CASHMERE KID, q
For 1 the best RAM, a Silver Cup.
| For the hest BOAR. a Silver Cup.
For the best ESSAY ON SOUTHERN GRASSES,
Rulin Prize Silver Pitcher
All articles entered for premiums must be sent in on
or before Saturday. seventh day Of April next direct
ed to the care of the Clerk of the South In
stiute, Charleston Articles may be after that
day for exhibition only. Contributors to the Fair are
respectfully requested to send full descriptions of the
articles and such general information as may be OF use
to the Judges. and suitable for publication.
VIM NJ LAWTON, President.
WM KIRKWOOD, lst Vice President
JOSEPH WALKER. ID Vice President.
VIC. DESAUSSURE, Sec'y and Treas.
DIRECTORS
IGN. REYNOLDS, Jr 7. L. A. EDRoNDsroH.
g. J. H. TAYLOR. 8. J. NJ. EAsoN.
g. C. D. CARR. 9. I. GRANGE SIaoSs'
4F.J. PoRcHER. 10. H. CoDIA.
S. C. Y. RICHARDSON. II. Z. G. JONES.
G. Wa. LEuDY. H. 2--
| Jan d IT .
Notice )! AAe
A SPLENDID SADDLE and I
N Harness HORSE for sale. 6--AzsMS,
Apply at this Office. &8-------''
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