The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-11-02
For the Lancaster Ledger.
CHARLOTTE, N. c. Oct. 90, 1859.

In the latter part OF the month of April
of the present year, II business transaction
called me TO this place. I then furnished
your readers with desultory epistle, con-
taining "few remarks" about the Town,
its inhabitants, surroundings, the Court and
soforth.
The Fair, mean the Mccklenburg Agri-
this Il" Hn. came to look circulate, exam.
inc tht ways and dongs of an eminentlv
pre- Iical and successful people, catch an
idea or two and enjoy the intercourse and
society of such acquaintances and friends
as might happen TO meet-probably to
make few more. Such was about the
Programme which had figured out 10 gov.
ern me. | did no. calculate TO reduce to
writing, any observations or remarks there
on. ] was disinclincd TO write and especi-
ally so when reflected that the columns
of yoar paper during the past summer had
been "hlled up with the scribblings of the
same correspondent Notwithstanding |
have commenced this letter am. still dis.
inclined to write. On the present occasion
have neither the prcdisposition or the FORM
ed state of the aimcnt called "cdcOeihes
scribendL" But recalling TO mind that ma
ny Of your readers are aware that am here
and knowing that letter is expected, and
will be looked for in your next issue,
have concluded us matter OF duty TO
write, if it should turn out 10 be an apollo
gy for not writing lust here Won Id say,
that should the aiImcnt alluded TO fix itself
upon me in formed state, and | should
ever bore your readers with my correspon-
dence, the blame must rest upon those rea-
dcrs who have heretofore so profusely flat
tered my efforts, and warmly thanked me
for my contributions, accompanied with the
request of n continuation thereof 4 dis
position not to diSnppont and an inrlira-
don to CRAFTY those of your readers who
are looking out, ale the incentives to this
letter.
In company with Mcssrs r. \. Springs.
l.. II. Massey and Thos Whitesidcs. (of
York; visited an informal meeting of the
POmoogical Society. A great many vare-
ties Of hoice fruits, particularly the apple,
were on exhibition. Considerable interest
was manifested by those in attendance in
examining and tasting the new and choice
varieties. was struck with the prompt
ness with which gentlemen could pro.
nounce the names of the different apples
shown 10 them--thc apple being as familiar
by sight as if the name was labelled upon
it. 1t was the highest evidence of the III
tcrcst, progress and Improvement of the
members. This Society will contribute
! largely I" the improvement of the fruits of
the country, and it is TO be hoped their
prsisewUrthy efforts may BE- blessed with
the choicest fruits Some ~ large apples
| rs have ever seen were exhibited. DR. A.
p. Wylir, Of Chester, believe is the Pres.
ident, but he was not present nj the meet
| ing since then he has turned mp, full of
practical knowledge on Pomolngv and kin.
drcd matters
The Society has recently purchased and
located the present Fair grounds. IL is con-
venient to the Town, well laid out, easy of
access, being on the main ruad or street,
| South /; and apparently, suitable in every
respect. In n few years have no doubt il
will present qnite tasteful front and an
appearance in keeping with the good taste
and architectural beauty Of the other pub
lic institutions Of Chariot tie My first vis.
it to the grounds was in company with DR..
| Holt, the President Of the State Agricultu.
raj Society. lie is n gentleman of fine APP
pearance, handsome address and elegant
manners, abound;ng in useful and practical
information on every subject connected with
agriculture. lie is n model farmer. does
every thing right, in the right way, place
and time and with the right material and
implement. He has contributed and done
as much. and probably more for the i'm
provcment Of the stock of the State, than
any other citizen. II is pleasure to hear
him in conversation you arc satisfied he
understands thoroughly by experience what
be proud of DR.. Holt rs one of her useful
and practical great men,
/ The exhibition Of horses and mules was
exceedingly good and far surpassed what ]
expected to zee, considering it was local
| faiE-the fair of but one county Upon in
! quiry, howover, ! ascertained the neighbor
| ing counties and the Districts Of Lancaster
and York, had contributed to swell the
number. AT guess would say over one
! hundred of the horse kind were on exhbi-
tion-classiiied according TO the premium
| list Mr. Adam Gordon, of Lancaster, took
the preRiam Of n ; liver Goblet Tor the sec-
Cnd best Stallion, and Mr James Miller for
/ The second best saddle horse. Lancaster at
| the Fair has been successful in taking two
premiums out OF the three animals exhbi.
ted. The single and double harness hor.
ses, the brood mares and colts. saddle hor-
SEES and Young Oeldincs and FLIES and The