The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-19
nuLEs Ann REGULATIONS OF TIE

ASH4FH NAION ~ 2 AnADA
rso s,x.h N.sionsi 1sreatur.l Exhibit!on xil
hsla e re sgsi0;ns ". ss asn %
The Officers Of tho United States Agricnsnrs, 70 10
cety viii meet at the Presidents Once. each morn
ing during the Exhibition: at nine ocI9ck. % Nv
s the . az a.o mess each
noon, at three O'Clock. for the TRANSACTION u ou''
ness. IN, ~,.asa ,.rart tbarp
.siyss ii the "Enfry Office," where they will hnf
their tickets of admission. On entering tne grcnnhs
pras;ssnt's Once where there will be Regis or fof
their names with their postofi,e address. and sher
~ a. TIE PKass will obtain tickets and
v,crt fhemselves in the came manner Every 1schF
" will be afforded them to obtain ana TRANSMIT I'D
Tur a,s1usps will be In charge Of Col. Chas Dim
mosk Chief Marshal AID General Superintendent
ala for the snforcem Of the Regulations Of
the Society "a superintendent with assistants i
for each s% rdar ans ~
nuncfn.lty carry out the programme OF each day -
Each ,flic,r will wear badge, denoting his posi-
TUE JUpGys are ,auested to report themselves at
theaEntry Ifiiss," where they will And their tickets
r. pegister their names at the Presidents Marquee
whore they will meet. each morning during the Ex:
hbtloa At hspsss eiS oGGk Sso VIII
deavor to have each committee composed Of gentle
men from different sections Of the Union
The Books of Entries will be delivered to the
Judges by the Secretary, on the no ming Of the day
on which the awards 10 be made, with the ribbons
rhch "a ahe a sla IT psm
White rtbt0a; Commentator, Green ribbon. AMI
malsor articles thought worthy OF "commendation"
will be reported to the Executive Committee. who
alone have the authority 10 award Discretionary
Premiums in such cases
Nc person who !; an sxhbi,Gr can got as Jndss
examination Of the judges. If any person interferes
with them, by letter or otherwise. he will be excR-
ded from the competition. But exhibitors, when
requested are expected to make verbal or written
statements concerning their COZ tributons
No animal or article not entered upon the books
given them, will be examined by the Judges and
they will return those books to the Secretary, with
their awards in writing. sjgned by their chairman
their respective classes thev will apply to the Fec
rotary for information and should there still be
doubt. after examination, or. If any animal or ar
Gle s of such character as not to be ertited TO
hibiton in competition they will report the facts
the Secretary fer the consideration of the Executive
Committee that such course may be adopted as the
As one graf object of the Society is to collect val
liable Information upon tie subject matter OF the
Exhibition the severa committees are requested to
gather all the information possible from exhibitors
in their classes and to make their reports as uH as
time and circumstances mil permit.
When there il butoDe exhibitor, although he may
show several animals in the same class and order,
only one pIemsm VIII Ge , ina! TO oe nast
Judged; aud when the animal is not deemed worthy
of a premium, the judges will, at their discretion,
withhold it. An animal entered for exhibition in
one class cannot compete for premium in any other,
unless regularly entered in each class on the first
dav of the exhibition.
Regard will be had to the purity of blood, as es-
tablished by pedigree, symmetry. size snd general
characteristics OF the several breeds OF animals;
and the Judges will make proper allowance for age
feeding aud other circumstances Iheydre expressly
required not to 0iUe encouragement to orered animals
in the breeding classes.
The Superiptendensa of the different Depa rtE,ents
will render every possible facility to the Judges in
the discharge of their duties; but no displays of
er 1n of he chef 20 o
and General Superintendent.
Exhibitors must make separate entries OF each
animal and article, ral ing the required entry fees
(without exception.) and receiving card designs
ting the Department. the Class and the number Of
the entr,. This card must be affixed to the animal
or article entered nailed near 1t for the informa
ton of the Judges
Office in Richmond The stalls. pens and tables will
be allotted in the order of application No animal
article exhibited can be removed from the
written pernis sion from the Executive Committee.
alter having paid all charges; and any premium
award will be considered forfeited If the animal or
article TO which it was given is removed without
this permission in writing.
Every animal and article entered must be placed
entirely under the direction of the officers of the
hibiton. The exhibition of the stock In the rings
aud on the tack will take place precisely at the
time spesi fed; and animals not prepared at the pre-
per tine AID place. may. ut the discretion of the
Judges, be ruled out OF competition.
Exhibitors must to the delivery OF their con-
tributioHs upon the Show grounds; ami the Socie-
ties cannot. in any Case. make provision for their
transportation or be subjected toany expense there
fer, either in ihsir delivery at. or return from the
grounds; but al the expe pses connected Herewith
must as heretofore, be provided for by the exhibi-
tors
The officers OF the exhibition will take every pos
s;ble precauson for the safe kesping of stock. SC
on exhibition after it's arrival and arrangement IT,
on the grounds, but will net be responsible any
damage that may occur. They desire exhibitors 70
give personal attention to tn cir animals and articles
and thu close f til, Fair to attend 10 their
No premium will be awarded to any horse not
sound and perfect. The judges will decide what
tests of speed strength aud docity various classes
must be submitted to. A il racing is prohibited
Exhibitors of Thoroughbred stock will be Iequired
to urnish detailed peaigrees of the animss to be
hibted 10 writing at the time of makinGthe entire
The standard authority. in all cases OF pedigree uI
horses will be the English Stud Book and Amere An
Gerd Books Entries mutt specify the ey hibitor' .
name and post office address and ths age Of The AMI
any o her than the bona tide owner. either by him.
self his agent. Should it be prove any de
tries, the Executive Com mittee will withhold the
pay ment Of pre- NUNS awarded upon such represen-
tations.
Applicants for premiums on Farm Crops will re
member that the land from which the crop for pre-
miums is claimed, IN ust be in one piece, and must
be measured by competent surveyor whose an
davit must accompany ihe statement. The appli-
state, in writing, the location of the Ian
and the kind and condition Of the soil; what was
nured; the quantity aud kind VI seed. the time and
manner of sowing. harvesting, and preparing the
crop for MARKET the actual yield tthe statute bush
ell in grain crops to be u.ed1 This statement must
be sworn TO before magistrate, and fair average
sample Of the crop must be exhibited.
Applicants for premiums on Fruit Trees must
state, writing the location OF their orchards and
the kind and condition of the soil; the age number
and varieties OF their trees; the amount OF fruit
produced last year, (estimated) aud this year by
measurement. This statement must bs sworn to
before magistrate, and u fair average sample Of
he frTit acticabe. mUst De exhibited
state, in writing the location and size of their
sci les; the Bind aud condition OF the soil; the
of cultivation the age aud number of trees
hibited aud tho retail prices asked for them. his
statement must be sworn to before a magistrate,
kruits and Flowers must be arran ged IN The IA
bles by nine o'clock on Tuesday morning All fruit
and flowers offered in competition, must have been
grown by the exhibitor aud this Judges will with
hold premiums where they are not merited Fruit
aud flowers placed on the tables under the
control of the Judges, and canpot be removed until
the close of the Exhibition. without their permits
| sion. given T., the superintendent of the Depart
me en- in which hey are exh M.
mcstic Manufactures bona fte household contri
buttons, and not from any fla tory or store. Apy
son, will be received and reported upon, but no Ex
hibitors Ticket will DO given TO exhibitors of arti
cies under two dollars in valve.
Exhibitors of Implements and Machinery will
| make all necessary arrangements for test fr.1Ls
when practicable. Medals awarded to machines OIL
implements tried or tested, will have the fact Ell
Two years since declared: THAT tor the awards up
on the comparative excellence Of competing ma
chimes. to be OF real practical benefit To manrfac
| turers and more especially 10 farmers themselves
they should be made only upon the resnt obtaine,
| by thorough working trial of the same
In no case will pt eminm be granted to an nipple
| ment on exhibition ii IL be Dot worthy Of such dis
tlnction although 1t may not have competitors an,
in aii cases the preference shall be given to thos
which perform their prorJsei labor with the great
| est reference 10 economy.
| The object of exhibitions and trials being to shes
the .rorinr Qualities, and not the ornamental ~
renraacs of machines, IL is desirable and expects,
| tnet the eompetins clio shall not be oil hette