The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-09-09
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.


the country, and from the signsof preparation,
and the notices Of the newspaper press, il
seems that these organizations are regarded
with constantly increasing interest The for.
nation Of the first agricultural soci,ty in the
United States, is Of recent date. and now be-
sides the national society, 1t appears that there
are no less than % State Societies, and 300
county associations in the Union. OF these
State Societies. is hold their exhibitions du-
ring the present month The United Statee
Agricultural Society holds it's Fair for the pre-.
sent year in Chicago. opening on the l2th inst.
and Closing on the 17th The preparations are
being made on grand scale. The expenses OF
the Fair nre estimated at $4,000. Of which
| $4,000 was required to fit up the grounds
$4,000 have been offered in premiums by the
Society and besides, there are special premi-
ums offered by private citizens and assoca-
| tions.
| Whilst the number of these associations
have been rapidly on the increase. various sug.
gestions have been made to iBrease their
practical utility. The design is not simply
to attract crowd and to crafty personal van.
| ity. but to bereft the tiller Of the soil; and
hence. the production "f improved field
products. and agricultural implements, Sor pub
lie competition must be primary objects, and
every confidence must be felt in the compe-
teucy and impartiality Of the awarding CON-
mittees Every industrial interest should he
represented, and always with reference to the
development Of productive power. With us
production has not kept pace with consumr-
-
the older States, and the diversion of capital TO
other employments. the ratio Of increase of tn.
agricultural products Of the United States is
below that Of the increase Of population, ter
ritory. commerce. manufacturers. internal i'm
provemeDts, DC. These things demand the at.
teniion Of our Agricultural Societies.
liz our last issue. We published the rules pre-
pared by the Executive Committee for the regu.
laton of our District Fair on the 18th and l4th
of October, herewith we nppend the rules for
exhibitors ut the 4th Annual Fair of the State
Society-to be held on the sth, eth, 10th and
l lih Of November next.
The S-cretnrys Office will he opened at
Columbia on the lst November, for the purpose
Of receiving entries.
Persons intending to become exhibitors at
the next Fair. are desired to forward their
entries to the Secretary, Il. J. GAGE, Columbia
s. c., after the lst Of November, which will
greatly facilitate business. and prevent con-
fusion in the Halls. and on the rounds of the
Society. and disnppointment to exhibitors,
which is chiefly the result of delay. All exhib-
itors at the Fair must have their animals or
articles entered ut the Secretary's Office before
tnking them into the enclosure. All who
Intend to compete for the premiums Of the
Society, must have their articles on the ground
and entered at the Secretarys office at or before
five clock on Monday evening. the 7th of
November, without fail SO that theymay be
arranged in their respective departments and
Tuesday morning. the 9th of November, at nine
o'clock. dnimais may be entered at any time
previous to nine clock on Tuesday ing.
Ladies' are particularly requested to at,aci,
cards to their articles naming the department
in which they wish them to be classed and
If not embraced by any of the departments in
the Premium List. class them rs Miscellaneous
Fancy. 4 y =.
Tie regulations of fhe Society must be
strictly observed hy exhibitors otherwse the
Society will not be responsible for the omission
of any article or animal not properly entered
under it's regulations.
No article or animal entered for a premium
can be removed or taken away before the close
of the Exhibition. No premium will be paid
on animals or articles removed in violation of
this rule. All articles and animals entered for
exhibition must have cards attached. with the
number entered at the Secretary's Office !:
and exhibitors in all cases, shall obtain their
cards previous to placing their articles or
animals on the Fair rounds.
All persons who intend to offer animal, for
sale during the Fair shall notify the Secretary
of suSh intention at the time of entry.
Special attention is required from com.
Fpetitors to the requIsitions of the Society upon
Field Cropa. Horses, Cattle. Hogs spd Sheep,
Dairy and Household Department. Bacon. de-.
for full written statements rs required under
each department. as they are important to the
Judges in the several classes before their final
decision.
The Executive Committee will take every
preeaution in their Power foE tho safe preserv.
alton of all articles and stock on Exhibition,
nnd will be responsible only for loss suFdamage
that may occur during the Fair. They desire
exhibitors to give attention to their articles
and at the close Of the Exhibition to attend to
their removal.