Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
South Carolina Institute,
THN FIFTH FAIR OF THE SOC

TRH FIFTH FAIR OF THE SOUTH
CAROLINA INSTITUTE, for the promotion Of
ART, MECHANICAL INGENUITY AND INDUS.
TRY, will he held at the New Hall recently erected
on Meeting street, in the city of Charleston, COM
''''Vs WEDNESDAY, APRIL III,
and continuing open for exhibition until the twenty.
fifth of April.
The Directors of the Institute, take great pleasure
in stating 10 the public that, by the beraty of the
Snte and cy they have been enabled erect large,
commodious and elegant building, capable of holding
in its main Hail. $500 persons, and also, in connecto
with it, q very well adapted and spacious MACHINE
ROOM, which will enable then. TO furnish sufficient
power for any kind Of Machinery that may be offered
for exhibition
Suitable premiums will be given TO the best speci-
mems in Art, Mechanism and other branches Of In
dusry also Of Cotton Rice, Sugar, Tobacco, Wheat
Rye Oats, Potatoes and other agricultural products.
The Ladies, whom the Institute has heen so much
indebted are respectfully informed that suitable pre-.
miums will be provided by the Committee and award.
ed to the best specimens every department Of Ladies
work.
The following special premiums are offered:
For the best STEAM ENGINE, Gold Medal.
For the best model of an improved FIRE ENGINE,
Gold Medal.
For the bes. improved SEA ISLAND COTTON GIN
on some new principle, superior to those now in
general use, or for any real or important improve.
For e' tbe invention Of suitable MACHINE FOR Pull
VERIFYING RED PEPPER, God Medal.
For the six hest specimens of STEEL, made from
Spartanburg or other Iron, the product Of Sou.
,hern State, and manufactured into Edged Tools
of any kind, Gold Medal.
N. B.-A specimen Of the Steel in bnrs to be sent
with the Tools.
For the bes. specimen of American SCULPTURE a
For the iI larres. Quantity of CoCooNs raised on one
plantation, not less than ten bushels, Silver
Pitcher or Fifty Dollars.
For the larges, quantity of SPUN SILK, the produce
of one plantation, not less than ten pounds,
Silver Pitcher or Fifty Dollars.
For the best STALLION, q Silver Cup.
For the best MARSH TACKEY STALLION, Sill
For the he best best MARSH TAcKEy eELD1NG, Silver
For the best pairof MARsHTAcKEYs, for draughs,
For the best specimen of SUN FLOWER SEED OIL,
not less than one gallon, Silver Cup.
For the bes, specimen Of RAPE SEED OIL, not less
than one gallon. Silver Cup.
For the best CASHMERE RAM, a Silver Cup.
For the best CASHMERE EVE, Silver Cup.
For the hes, three.quarter blood CASHMERE KID,
For the 'e best RAM, Silver Cup
For the best BOAR, n Silver Cup
For the best ESSAY ON SOUTHERN GRASSES,
RufTin 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 Carolina In
stitute Charleston. Articles may be after that
day for exhibition only. Contributors the Fair arc
respectfully requested send full descriptions Of the
articles and such general information may be OF use
TO the Judges and suitable for publication.
VIM. M. LAWTON, President.
WM. KIRKWOOD, lst Vice President
JOSEPH WALKER. ID Vice President.
VIC. DESAUSSURE, Secy and Treas.
DIRECTORS
1.G. N. REYNOLDS, Jr IL. a. EDMoHDsroS.