The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-23
g. TO THE HONO1 ABLE G9IN-

CT To d TIE 4Hr F EPf? fs KI5I hSSN,
Of Virginia, respectfully, sheveth that when the
to hold its an lsosi Fairs at Richmond the citizens
Of that city being fully sensible of the advantage
chanical communities, of these gatherings Of the
people annnallv, and the exhibition Of the choi,,
sppreeia.ing fully the pleasure Of the intercourse
which those gatherings afforded, determined I'M
nediately that they should not be discontinued;
the Central Agricultural Society Of Virginia.
the United States Agricultural Society. held its
first Fair and Cattle Show upon the grounds provid
ed iy the city, and it has been source of general
of visitors attending the Fair was as great as up.
on any previous occasion, and the cattle show, and
the exhibition in the mechanica department was
fully equal to any which h preceded IT, i was as
b 5sas ,ne ras could not h be
lot used for the exhibition of horses could not
n be fer b that and the show
is one of the most interesting, as we'll as valuable,
features Of the Fair.
neighborhood of Richmond 81 500 1000 acres of the
mile sbove the city, and in full view of It, at the
price of two hundred dollars per acre, and is pro-
eToper order for the Fair in October next, and we
believe that we shall he able present for the
commodation of all who shall attend the Far-ex
hihitors, as we'll as yisitors-the most beautiful
and coinmodous Fair Grounds In the State, if not
in the Union. But large sum Of money is neces
The citizens of Richmond and few others, not
citizens, have subscribed about $40 600; upon the
following terms. to wit fourth to he paid in
cash and the residue in three equal annual install
ments the Grounds to be the common property Of
e oc hoW to be- bed snnn ns t
il the Fairs should be discontinued, the pro-
psrty to be sold and the proceeds divided equally
fthe amount thus su had been fully paid up,
the Society would be in possession of funds amply
sufficient to meet all Its present demands though it
Would still be Obliged to construct ITS improve
ments in, less permanent manner than 1T desires,
some thifig which are necessary to be done before
the improvement Of the grounds can be considered
say that they will be the most attractiye and com
m0dious Fair Grounds IN the MON. In this state
Of thlns It is necessary that we should appeal to
ready contributed so literally. and We nat,T ally
turn to her of whom the Central Society is EN-,
phatcally the child and to Richmond whose zeal
and generosity have been so signaily displayed in
behalf of the. State Society, we appeal for aid.
But in doing this we do not ask her to bestow a
mere eratuity; for we ask her only to become a
subscriber, others have done. to our Institution
and thus become a common owner of our property,
sn6 M 1es s Mn Be- wo
when the contemplated improvements are compile
ted-sav within wear from this tme-not less
than $4,000, without reference to the Fairs for
there is no spot in the vicinity of Richmond which
can compare with it. place of general resort for
the citizens of Richmond during portion of the
spring, the summer and autumn. Situated imme
datey above the city, in full view Of 1t upon the
railroad. and Broad street little extended bound
ing its extensive front, with its beautiful groves,
delight drives. great abundance of delicious wa
ter and a climate as healthful any in the world
it will stand necessarily withouta riyi the most
as rapidly rs Richmond is. none of us can doubt
that in few years it will he worth 500 coo. 1t is
making the investment which we ask of her err and
her trust cannot be betraS ed. The Fairs must be
held here or er money mns st be re
from pecuniary loss, and in one If not either event.
pecunary gamer for if the property appreciates
we anticipate, and shall then he sold, she will re-
ceive more than she contributed: and if the prop
erty be not sold and the Fairs continued. she win
Fairs and how mucn will she not he gamer in that
more sacred fund.- the affection of the people, for
the temptations to intercourse with il. by providing
a delightful and commodous place for the exhibit
pulses Richmond has hitherto contributed annually
to the State Society land also to the Central Society
]. The use of the Fair Grounds and buildings
which. Judging from the price paid for the horse
lot cannot properly be estimated at less than $1,000
IN cash. -.......-..-.-.....-..... 600
s. In police, at least. Observation-Disclosures. 200
Making an annual contribution Of 49,. s. 200
Say, for round numbers and To avoid all possible
upon capital Of $50 $50; and It was willing. as is
well RsoEn to continue h sd cont5lbu
thereby acquire any interest in the property of the
State Society. Relying upon this experience,
knowing the temper OF our people, and anxious
only to fulfill the euds of its creation, which are so
desirable to the city the Central society respect
fully ask. not that the city will cont ibute to it
the amount of four thousand dollars annually. or,
indeed, bestow gratuity any amount upon it, but
only that it will become a subscriber to the amount
of 81 200 per annum, which it has always hitherto
given to the cause OF agriculture and the arts
But. AS it is of grei6lmportance to the Society to
have the use of theY principal sum which annuity
city will advance that sum- in its own bonds, bear
ing interest, payable at such time 1t may fix, if
It be not convenient to pay cash, and in return
therefor be invested with an interest IN the proper
ty OF the Society. By complying with this request.
the city will perfect the work which her people
commenced, by approving the success OF the Cen
trail Society, and confer benefit upon them. as
we'll upon the State at large, which will be always
gratefully remembered and acknowledged, and at
tho same time contribute less, by 5000 per an
mum. than she did when she acquired neither pro-
peTty nor guarantee In RETURN.
She has done more, and well and wisely done il,
r. our sister, the MECHANICS Institute, and more
than twice much for the State Society will she
not do Thus much for us. who offer her security for
all the views and accomplish all the ends, OF her
pevSp D {, h,v n,.v that Oh. viii
III. however. yoHr honorable body should differ
some other form. even to a less extent, we, of
course, will submit readily to your will.
Signed by the President and ali of the Executive
Committee. an Bit
FOR THE CRITICS OF THE
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ICE QUESTIONS!
Has old Bill Shakespeare rose again,
Or Milton come TO see us
Or Homer slipped his .sbaH and ehain,''
Or WATSON cnfne to free US
Fair Richmond. hail ! ask no odds,
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