Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-06
Agricultural, horticultural and
Mechanics society,
OF the Northern District OF California.

RULES,
goR TEE GOVERNMENT OF THE AGRICULTU-
RAL, HORTICULTURAL AND MECHANICS
SOCIETY OF TIE NORTHERN DISTRICT
tOF CALIFORNIA, At TIE ANNUAL
FAIR At MARYsvILIE,
1860.
RUHE Each member OF the Socicty will be FUR
aishad with badge Of membership, upon the payment
OF tha membership fee Of 1--WE dollars, and viii be eN-
peeied tr wear the same during the Fair, and which
Rha not be transferable. Fai' badge viii admit the
ladies Of his family, AMI children under u years Of
age.
Cattle show ATTY cents. Single admission 90 both one
dollar. Season tickets, aduitu a gentleman and
lady 20 all the exercises a. the Hal, and tn, show
Ground, four dollars. Season Tickets, admitting one
person, as above, three dollars Clc..ymen, editors,
and delegates from Agricultural Societies, Will be pre-
sented with a complimentary card Of admission, on
app ication at the Secretary's office
RuLE III.-Any person desiring 10 send articles OF
Animats Tor exhibition az the District Fair, produ
cng certificate OF membership OF The Society Tor the
present year, viii receive free pass Tor said articles
OF animals on any steamer helorgng 10 the Calorua
Steam Navigation Company. Any such pass having
been countcrsigned by the President Secretary OF
the Society, will entiile the bearer 70 return the rti
ces animals enumerated thcreu, on the boats Of
the Steam Navigation Company, free Of charge.
RULE lY.-A exhibitors, who intend o. compete
FOR the premiums OF the Society, should become mem
bers Of the same, and have their articles entered ~
the Office in Marysyille, at before 10 o'clock A. Mi
on uesday September 4th, without fail, SO that tel
may be arranged IN their respective departments ana
Ia readiness tor examination by the Judges on we'd
Resday, at o'clock A. m.
RULE V.--The Society vii, not be responsible for
the omission 20 exhibit any article or animal not en-
tered strictly IN accordance with It's rules.
RULE VI.-N1 article animal, entered for pre-
MUM, eau be removed or taken away, without special
permission, before the close Of the exhibition No
premium will he paid on articles or animals removed
In violation Of this rule.
RuLs VII-A articles and animals entered for eX-
4. ~
as entered the SecrCtarys desk and exhibitors IN
all cases, must obtain their cards previous 10 placing
their articles or animals on the Fair Grounds. The
owners OF animals must designate to the Secretary at
the time Of such entry, for what prize he animal is
tered and such an ina shall not be allowed 90 COM
pete Tor any other premium except the sweepstakes
RULE VlU.-Those who wish to ollrr animals or
articles for sale, during the Fair notify the Sec
retary Of such Intention at the time OF entering.
RULE lN.-The Board Of Trustees will every
precaution in their power for The safe preservation OF
articles and stock on exhibition. Exhibitors must
give their attention TO their articles and animals du
ring the Fair and at The close of the exhibition attend
TO their remova.
RuLE y Judges wi be selected with reference
solely the highest order Of fitness provi ed always
thai no person wall be permitted to act Judge ia
department whore he is a competitor.
Rule Kiln no case can the Judges award special
or discretionary premiums, but will recommend FOR
tae Board of Trustees amy articles in her class which
taey may deem worthy OF special notice and for which
apremium has not been offered
RULE XII.-lhe Judges on animals will have re.
gard TO the symery. early maturing, thorough breed
ing, and characteristics Of the breeds which they
Judge. They will make proper allowances for the age
feeding and condition OF the animals, especially the
breeding classes and VIII not giye encouragement to
over fcd animals
RULE AilI.-No stock Of an Inferior quality will be
admitted within the grounds.
RULE NlN.-Aniiuals to which premiums have beer
awarded must he paradcd around the track, Under
the direction of the Marshal that visitors may see til,
prize animals
RULE Xv.-No person will be allowed TO in:erfcr,
win the Judges during their adludcatous
RULE XNI-lhe several Superntcudng Commit
tees VIII give particular direction to an articles IL
their department, and that all are arranged in III,
best order possible to lessen aad facilitate the labor:
Of the Judges in taeir examinations.
RULE XVII The Superintendents will attend each
sett of Judges in their respective departments, and
point out the different articles animals to be cN.
Amlned will attach prize cards to the articles or flags
to the successful animals, after The reports the
Judges have been made up and delivered 20 the Chair.
man of the Board of Trustees.
RULE XNIII,-The Judges will withhold premiums
on animals or articles which, in their opinion are not
worthy.
will be in attendance during the hours Of exhibition,
to keep proper order.
Rule XX.-Annals, when duly entered, will be
well provided for by the Society," without charge to
the owner, and cannot be removed except BY uermis-
sion of the Board OF Trustees
RuLE XNl.-An machines, implements or other
products Of mechanical art must be exhibited by their
respective makers or inventors u mprovers or their
aslsi es 70 or Tor only premiums Of such ari-
cles viii be awarded.
RULE XXII.-Every machine or implement offered
for a premium must be so designated or described as
TO identity 20 future purchasers, and also the selling
price OF the article be stated and marked on the
labels ard in the published report OF premium articles
RULE ANiIl.-Enciency, eheapncss and durability
will be regarded chief excelencles IN every ma
chine or implement
RULE XXIV.--Ah articles under the head Of Mining
Implements must be accompanied by fun dcscrip-
ton OF the same and all specimens under the head OF
Minerals, or Mineral Products, must be accompanied
by statement showing where and when procured,
o. thFrf in "a wi 10
aid the judges in making judicious awards.
RULE NXN.--rhe Chief Marshal viii call the Judges
at O'Clock on Wednesday morning, assemble them at
the Secretary's room, furnish them with blank books
10 which 20 register their awards and have the judges
conducted, by The sstant Marsnals to their respect
i've departments fthe exhibition.
RULE XXiL-The Marshal and his aids will give
daily and constant attention to the several depart
ments and see that each Of the above rules strictly
enforced
RULE XXyII-Dsoretlonary premiums will be
awarded by the Society articles or animals which
tney shah deem highly merItorious although they
may not be named In the Premium List.
RULE NNNIII.--Each Committee is authorized TO
REcoNNEND, bur not to AWARD, Special Premium, upon
objects which properly belong to the class assgued
to
RULE XXIX.-Al REGULAR premiums will be an
nounced and delivered 20 their respective claimants
with appropriate exercises, Saturday the last day
OF the Fair.
RULE XXX.--A suitable person will be chosen in
each department to superntend the carrying out Of
the arrangements Of the Board Of Trustees
RuLE AAAl-Parties % whom premiums In money
have been awarded shall have the choice receive the
same in money or silver pate, and an first premiums
IN money may be exchanged for Framed Diplomas.
Certificates Of Membership can be procured OF The
Secretary or Treasurer.