Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-21
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The members and delegates met at 10 n. m.
in the City Hall. The President took the chai
and addressed the meeting in practical. sug
gestive and eloquent manner on the aims, objects
and probable results of the organization Of tht
Society.
On motion, Col. A. G. Summer was appoin
ted Secretary. '.'.
The minutes were read. .@''.7 -
Delegates and members were then called for
and enrolled their names from the following
districts: ft-' = =
Abbsuille-J. F. Marshall, Jas. Gillian, 8. v
Craine, M. D., c. w. SprowI, Allen Vance, J.
S. Parks, J: CressweII, T. B. Byrd, John Cowan
Jas Magill, s. n. Mathis, VIM. Smith, J. P
Barratt, John Mathis.
Anderson.- Seaborn, NJ. D., R. F. Simp.
son, R. A. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Rev. J. b
| Adger.
Charleston.--R. s. Porcher, ]. DuBose Por.
cher, J. H. Means.
CheslerfeA.-T. E. Powe, N. D., s. W.
Evans.
Darlington.-Hon. ]. J. Evans.
Edgefen.-A. Siupkins, Hon. P. S. Brooks,
H. Brooks, G. D. Minis
Fairfeld-J. H. Means, J. n Shedd, ]. Book
man, H. C. Davis, E. G. Palmer J. D. Strother,
s. r. Black, J. w. Rabb, F. Guillard, O. Wood.
ward, W. R. Robertson, Theo. S. DuBose.
Greenuille.-A. B. Crook, NJ. D., J. R. Cos
sctt, H. s. Irvine.
Lancaster.-Geo. McC. Witlerspoon, Jos. A.
Cunningham.
Lerington.-J. Nunnamakcr, A. G. Summer,
J. C. Hope.
Laurens.-John D. Williams, J. w. Simpson,
John w. Metts, B. T. Watts, ]. 8. Williams,
L. J. Young, R. NJ. Stokes.
Marlboro-W. T. Ellerbe, H. w. Harrington.
Newberry.-J. NJ. Henderson.
Orangeburg.-Jacob Slroman, A. D. Good
wyn, o. M Dantzler.
Pickens.-J. c. Miller, A. P. Calhoun.
Richland-W. Wallace, R. w. Gibbes, J. NJ.
Allen, J. U. Adams, Jds. s. Scott, w. A. Harris,
T. J. Goodwin, NJ. D.. c. Bookter, E. J. Arthur.
L. Levy, J. Stark, T, Davis, A. F. Dubard, His
ExceIlency J. H. Adams, John Waties, A. Wal
lace, J. Fl. Boatwright, M. D., R. L. Bryan, e..
R. Bryce, ]. B. Ewart, T. R. Center, NJ. D., S.
C. Chambers, w. B. Johnston, John Lever, J..
w. Parker.
Spartanburg.-J. stobo Farrow, Jas. A. An
derson.
Union.-A. w. Thomson, BsH Rice, T. B.
Jeter.
York-A. B. Springs, R. A. Springs, A. E..
Hutchinson, ]. L. Miller. ., 80,
Winya,o and All Saints Agricultural Society.
R. F. w. AIslon.
The reports of subcommittee were then
called for, and several made their reports.
Col. J. F. Marshall, from Abbeville, reported
one hundred and eighty members, one OF whom
was a lady.
On motion, it was resolved that her name be
read out-Mrs. Mary Huntcr-and she was
elected an honorary member, in addition 10 her
life membership
Reports being now in order, the following
gentlemen presented them from their respective
societies:
Col. ]. F. Marshall, for Abbeville.
Capt ]. U. Adams, for Richland.
Blr. R. F. Simpson. for the Pcndeton Farmers
Society.
Mr.. S. c. Muller, for pickens-the Society at
Walhalla.
DR.. A. B. Crook, for the Grcenvillo Agricul-
wv. Simpson, for Laurens District Asricul-
tural Society.
Ex-Governor Means, for the South Carolina
Institute.
The President presented the following letter
from the City Council Of Columbia:
COUNCIL CHAMBER, Nov. l3, 1855.
To the President Of the
Stale Agricultural Society:
DEAR Sir: In pursuance of the instructions
of The City Council of Columbia, l herewith en-.
close to You copy of resolutions adopted q. q
meeting of Council, held this morning.
trust, sr, that the City Council under the
advice of your Executive Committee, will select
such grounds and erect such buildings as will
not only amply serve the purposes Of your So
ciety, but reflect credit upon the liberality Of the
citizens of Columbia.
With my best wishes for the success Of the
enterprise, in which you are engaged,
am, dear sir, very respectfully yours, &C.,
E. J. ARTHUR, Mayor.