Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-01-24
N. G. STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

On Friday evening the Society met pursuant to
adjournment in the Commons Hall.
The President, Judge Rufin, having taken the
Chair, DIR. Crudup announced that the Secretary
elect j. c. Partridge, Esq, in consequence of his
other engagements would be unable to attend to the
duties of the Office Whereon the Society ballotted.
and Thomas j. Lemay, Esq, of Raleigh, was elected
Recording Secretary.
Mr. Rayner was disappointed in the attendance of |
the members of the Legislature and stated his nten-
ton OF requesting some member of the House to |
have meeting tomorrow afternoon as it was mat
ter OF great importance to enlist the sympathies of
members OF the Legislature in behalf of the Society
Mr. Smith thought the success Of the experiment
doubtful, but had no objection to another appeal
The President announced DR.. Crudup, Wm. D.
Cooke and Thomas j. Lemay as the committee for
making arrangements respecting the publication of
an Agricultural journal.
The committee appointed to prepare memorial
to the Legislature were the President and Messrs.
Crudup, of Franklin, R. A. Hamilton, of Granville,
Jno. w. Norwood, of Orange, and Dr. F. j. Hill, of
Brunswick.
The President read the memorial, which is for
chile and well written appeal to General Assembly,
stating the benefits arising from the Society," and ask
ing such aid as they may deem fit to give to place
the Society on permanent basis.
On motion of Mr.. Rayner, the memorial was adop-
ted, and the President requested to appoint one
member in each branch of the Legislature to present
| it.
A discussion took place on the amount of aid ne
cessary to successfully attain the objects aimed at by
the Society, and to place it with respect to premi-
ums, &c. on equality with the States around, who
all receive legislative aid 1t seemed to he the gen.
errl opinion of the meeting that the annual sum of
$250O for few years would enable the Society to
surnount its present difficulties, and place it on
permanent foundation, alike honorable to the State
and beneficial to her citizens.
Mr.. Rayner moved resolution that application
be made to the House of Commons for the use of
their Hall on tomorrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock
which, after remarks from Messrs. Smith, Bar
ringer and W. Whitaker, adopted, and Mr.. W.
Whitaker requested to make the application, and
solicit the attendance Ct the members
On motion of Dr. Crudup, committee of two was
appointed to take the necessary steps to the
title deeds of the Fair Grounds After which the
Society adjourned until o'clock, tomorrow, (Sat-
urday)
to adjournment On the President taking the chair
he announced that any gentlemen who might wish
to become members could do so upon application to
the treasurer, who was present Several gentlemen
paid their subscription, among whom we noticed
Messrs. Asa Biggs of the Senate, and Mcssrs. Out.
law, Perkins, and others of the Commons.
Mr.. Rayner requested the President to explain the
objects of the present meeting.
The President said this was not local but State
Society, embracing all sections of the country. He
explained the origin of the Society two years ago
and detailed its progress since that period. The
great object of the Society is to excite emulation
among our citizens of all classes Agricultural
mining, and mechanical interests arc alike embraced
in its design 1t also possessed the great advantage
of bringing citizens together from all parts o.
the State, and thus establishing social intercourse
to the mutual advantage Of all interests and classes
Another object was to establish Agricultural pub
lication, giving not only extracts from other jour
nails, but original communications from the practica
men of our own State. He pointed out the grea
advantage of having labor-saving machines, ant
gave instances Of great economy in the use of them
Our mechanics were equal to any in the Union, ant
, this Society by its premiums have brought speci
mems of the best description of machines. for thei
inspection from all parts, even from New York Bu
public spirit is not sufficient to support such So
cicty as this, and enable them to give generous
couragcmentt to every thing that will add to the com
forts and luxuries of life The income Of the Socie
ty arises from subscription from members and toll
at the gates of the Fair Ground-a luctuatng FUND
uncertain in its receipts. He submitted plain facts
without any meretricious ornament to create an e1
, element He pointed out how advantageous th
Society was for the diffusion of information in
!. department connected with agriculture and mechar
L les. He again drew attention to the use of labo
saying machines, and stated our mechanics are full
;. competent, if they get encouragement, to produc
!. machines equal to those imported. Having pointe
o out the various branches of home industry that ca
be Influenced by the Society, he declared it requi
o ed material aid from the Legislature Virginia an
= Georgia supported their State Societies by annu
grants and such aid was absolutely necessary to tn
e Soci ty.
IS Gov Graham being called upon, stated his opinio
:. that in State like North Carolina containing near
e. 900 900 inhabitants Agriculture was the great pr
1t dominent interest, and such deserved ever
IT encouragement. In the course Of his remari
:. Governor G. pointed out the advantages which Il
d present and projected internal improvements wou
produce by the Union of the east and west in the
Is annual celebrations. and declared his warm appr
baton of the object for which the Society was col
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