The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-08-15
From the Knonmae, Register.
The Mississippi State Fair.

1
The fourth annual fair of the State Agri-
cultural Bureau of Mississippi" will be held
at the city of Holly Springs, under the man
apement Of the State Bureau beginning on
Tuesday, October 16, and continuing four
DAYS. 1t was our good fortune on our recent
visit to Richmond, to make the acquaintance
of II. J. Hudson, Esq, the able and efficient
President of this Bureau. From him we
learned many interesting facts IN regard 10
the origin, objects and advancement OF TINS
Bureau. This society was chartered IN 1927
by the Legislature of Mississippi. for the
prornotion of agricultural and mechanic SCI
ence.. By the act of incorporation, the bn.
teau consists of the Governor "ex-oinclo,
one member from each Congressional District
Of the State, and one member from eacn
| county society chartered in the State. Among
other regulations, the charter provides that
| the uerson or persons to whom may be
azvarded premiums upon live animals or stock,
shall before the close of the fair, furnish to
the Secretaries Of the Bureau and County
Fairs. brief and succinct history and pedI-
Gree MS far as practicable, of the live animals
or stock upon which such premiums shall
have been awarded and, also, at the same
time those who shall receive premiums for
the products Of the farm, shall furnish
brief account of the mode of culture and
manufacturers Of agricultural implements and
labor-saving machinery, brief statement OF
the value of such Improvements or inventions
over those now in use. 81
| This is an important movement for the
South., If carried forward in the spirit in
which it was originated, it must lead to great
and glorious results. It is wholly discon-
nected from politics, and looks alone to the
development Of the agricultural resources and
Improvement Of our country" This is what
the South needs. We have the soil and cir
| mate. and il IS only necessary to develop the
, resources at hand, to make us one of the hap
piest and most prosperous people on the globe
0ur destiny is in our own hands. Ii The
South would give as much attention to indus
trial pursuits as to politics, act more and tall
less. and if more Of our educated young mef
{ would engage in manufacturing and mechan
zeal pursuits, it would produce astate OF indie
= uendence which would prove q death strok
to Northern fanaticism, and quiet sectiona
agitation.
Southern stock and encourage home indus
Etry. From the display Of stock the planter
= viii be able to select the best breeds of ami
. mails. These associations, embracing ever
!. class of planters, by interchange of opinion
!. will enable each and all to correct any defeci
/, / in their system Of agriculture, and ascertai
IL their wants, so far rs machinery and impt,
- ments are concerned. An invitation is O.
4. tended TO the manufacturers and mechani,
: Of the South. to exhibit their handiWork AZ
/. to show how far they are prepared to me
n the rants of the planting community. The
- is q strong disposition throughout the Sou
Il to make home purchases. 50 far as they O
s be supplied. We hope the stock raisers a
MECHANICS of East Tennessee will be repr
scented at this fair-that closer relations W
/, hereafter subsist with their moro Southe
y brethren, which win no doubt result in m
Ter tual advantage. We are assured that ami
IA accommodations will be in readiness at Hol
If Springs for all who may visit the fair."
I'D sides the hotels and boarding houses. the
.. yate houses will be thrown open for the rec
or ton Of company, and every effort made
bat the intelligent and liberal people OF bio
ing Springs to entertain the multitude which u
b,t convene on the occasion. &.
'A The premium list is very liberal. DiI
mas will be granted for the best essays
,nanapement and control Of negroes plan
one ton economy and hygiene; rearing and p
) Of aging horses, mules, swine, sheep and p
non try." Competition for premiums for plo
planters and drills for seed, mills and pres
50 L ts4sss ss.5