Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-11-10
ruu FAIR AT ROCK HILL.

We attended the Annual Fair of the Indiar
Land Agricultural Society, at Rock Hill, Thurs
day last. 1t was beautiful day, and large
concourse evinced by their presence, lively in
terest iu the purposes and aims of the Association
The days exercises were well conducted, and
every thing passed off satisfactorily.
Of the stock and various articles on exhibition
we can say but little. In this particular the Fail
was not as successful as the intelligence and en-
terprise of our Indian Land friends ought to have
made it. Amongst the domestic Manufactures
we saw an elegant single harness, and fine sad
die, made by our former townsman, MILES JOHN
SON, which would certainly have commanded
premium in spite of competition. We are glac
to hear that the Rock Hill people are giving hin
generous encouragement. In stock-rasing, MIR
THOMAS S. Nicely appeared to be taking the lead
A few more such men in society would soor
renovate the country.
The Society-Col. J. W. RAwL1NsoN, in thu
chair-held its meeting in the Methodist Church
We did not find place until the Annual Orator
Col. C. JONES, had gone half through his address
and we can therefore give nothing like an adequate
report The portion we were enabled to hear wa'
replete with practical. common-sense suggestions
upon the proper topics, timely, we'll written, ano
adapted to the wants and necessities of the agri
cultural interest. We were particularly pleased
with Col. JONES argument in behalf Of grape
| hal fa
ton Of the claims of this branch of farming indus
try will awaken proper attention to the subjec
amongst u.s. At the close of the oration (which
we suppose, will be publshed) neat and forcibl
address was made by the President.
The company then repairedto the picnic tables
and partook of bountifulrepast. We have here
tofore written uusparingly Of the liberality ant
good taste of the ladies of the Indian Land, il
spreading an out door feast and with last Thurs
days experience in memory we have nothing t
abate on that subject.
In the afternoon, the Committees appointed t.
inspect the farms Of the members, made thei
several reports. This performance was decided.
interesting to us, and we have idea that it con
stitutes the most beneficial feature in the achieve
ments of the Society. These reports were NOR
favorable in regard to grain crops, and we wer
glad to learn that in nearly every instance farmer
have given large measure of attention to thi
branch of their business. There cannot be
doubt that less cotton and more grain would be
telling motto for the farmer in York District /
the S. W. Division the premium was awarded t
Mr.. Richard Sadler; in the N. W. Division, t
Mr.. Sam'l NJ. johnson and in the Eastern Dvi
sion. to Mr.. J. J. Watson. In the last name
Division, the Committee reported field of corn
on Capt. Dave Rice's farm, which measured ninet
bushels to the acre. The following premium
were awarded for stock and articles Oh exhibition
Best Horse-(Argyze) T. S. Neely.
Best Colt-Dr. J. M. Lowry.
Best Brood Mare-T. S. Neely.
Best Filly-J. NJ. Nicely.
Best Devon Calf-D Williams.
Best Mich Cow. ]. Watson.
Best Boar-S. M. johnson.
Best Sow-S. NJ. johnson.
Best Pigs-(Essex) Robt. Guthrie.
Best sheep-(south Down Col. C. Jones,
Best Harness-Miles Johnson.
Best Turning Plow-Robt. Guthrie.
Best Loaf-Mrs. A. Robinson.
Best Jelly-Mrs. A. Robinson.
Best Pickles-Mrs. D. Williams.
Best Linsey-Mrs. Thos. s. Nicely.
Best Dried Fruit-Mrs. Thos. S. NeelY.
Best Quilt-Mrs. D. Williams
Best Butter-.Mrs DR.. Jordan.
Best Embroidery-Miss Lizzie White.
The Society elected the following officers ft
} the ensuing year-with one or two exceptions
e-electing the last years ticket:
| Pres;dent .-Col J. W. RaWlinson