Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-01-20
N. c. STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

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. Lcmay, Esq, of Raleigh, was elected
Recording Secretary.
Mr.. Rayner was disappointed in the attendance of
the members of the Legislature and stated his inten-
ton of requesting member of the House to
have meeting tomorrow afternoon, as it was mat
ter of great Importance enlist the sympathies of
members of the Legislature in behalf of the Society
MIR. Smith thought the success of the experiment
doubtful, but had no objection to another appeal
The President announced DR.. Crudup, VIM. D.
Cooke and Thomas j. Lemay, as the committee for
making arrangements respecting the publication of
an Agricultural journal.
The committee appointed to prepare a 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 we'll 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 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 present
it.
A discussion took place the amount of aid
cessary to successfully attain the objects aimed at by
the Society, and to place it with respect to premi
ums, &c. equality with the States around, who
all receive legislative aid 1t seemed to be the gen.
errl opinion of the meeting that the annual sum of
$4,000 for few years would enable the Society to
surmount its present difficulties, and place it a
permanent foundation, alike honorable to the State
and beneficial to her citizens.
Mr. Rayncr moved resolution that application
be made to the House of Commons for the of
their Hall tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock,
which, after some 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 DIR. Crudup, committee of two
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)
On Saturday afternoon the Society met according
to adjournment On the President taking the chair
he announced that any gentlemen who might wish
to become members could do upon application to
the treasurer, who was present. Several gentlemen
paid their subscription, among whom noticed
MeSSrS. asa blSSS OF the SENATE, ana MeSSrS. Gut
law, Perkins, and others of the Commons.
Mr. Rayner requested the President to explain the
objects of the present meeting.
The President said this 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
int ali Ike
in its design. 1t also possessed the great advantage
of bringing citizens together from all parts of
the State and thus establishing social intercourse
to the mutual advantage of all interests and classes
Another object to establish Agricultural pub
lication giving not only extracts from other jour
nails but original communications from the practical
men of our State. He pointed out the great
advantage Of having labor-saving machines, and
gave instances of great economy in the of them.
Our mechanics equal to any in the Union, and
this Society by its premiums have brought speci-
of the best description of machines for their
inspection from all parts, even from New York. But
public spirit is not sufficient to support such So
ciety this and enable them to give generous EN-
couragcment 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 tolls
at the gates of the Fair Ground huctuating fund,
uncertain in its receipts. He submitted plain facts,
without any meretricious ornament to create an ex-
element. He pointed out how advantageous this
Society for the diffusion of information in every
department connected with agriculture and mechan-
les. He again drew attention to the of labor
saying machines, and stated our mechanics fully
competent, if they get encouragement, to produce
machines equal to those imported. Having pointed
out the various branches of home industry that
be influenced by the Society, he declared it requir-
ed material aid from the Legislature. Virginia and
Georgia supported their State Societies by annual
grants and such aid absolutely necessary to this
Soci ty.
Gov Graham being called upon, stated his opinion
that in State like North Carolina containing nearly
900, 900 inhabitants, Agriculture the great pre-
dominent interest, and such deserved every
encouragement. In the course of his remarks
Governor G. pointed out the advantages which the
present and projected internal improvements would
produce by the Union of the east and west in their
annual celebrations. and declared his warm appro-
baton of the object for which the Society con-
stituted.
Hon. Asa Biggs, in answer to the call upon him,
said attention to other duties had hitherto prevented
him from attending these meetings. He stated IN
his own county he had always insisted on the impor
lance of the farmer taking an agricultural journal
Agriculture in his section of the country had been
ratordad by the turDentine but that