The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-24
Meeting Of Farners-A Horse end Cat
: tie Show.


: tie Show.
Mr.. WnLouGHBY NEWTON, president Of
the Agricultural Society Of Virginia, has
called meeting Of the members Of that
Society and farmers generally in this c,ty'
on the goth Of November next, at the BAL
lard House, to consider the interests OF toe
agriculture Of the State. General VII
LIAM n. RICHARDSON had previously VIII
ten letter urging horse and oat''e sn""
in this city this fall. This letter. wmeh
was private, was published by the gentle
man TO whom il was addressed, as worthy
of public attention and consideration.
The two propositions we may infer were
not brought forward as competing measures
hv their authors. Both gentlemen ardenily
desire the promotion of the welfare Of the
farming interests, and each offered his
scheme without understanding in advance
that Of the other. ..ar rr .aa.....
Now we are satisfied that the best posi-
hle way of accomplishing the object Of
both is to adopt the views Of both. e.,
10 have the meeting of the Society, and at
the same time. to have the show, under the
auspices of the Society. This would rem
der necessary the expediting of the meet
ing few weeks in advance Of the period
named by Mr.. NEWTON. The last of No
yember vii be too late for show. O..
The meeting without the exhibition
would be, We apprehend, unsuccessful 50
far as tho object Of securing general con-
pocutioa Of farmers from all sections Of the
State may be considered. Of course the
appeal of the president OF the Society
would he so far respected as to induce a
few prominent persons to come here 10
talk over matters; but unless business and
interest be combined, unless some unusual
attraction be offered to invite the people
generally here, they will not now come,
and the moral as well as practical effect
of the convocation will be seriously I'M
paired, if not defeated. ......f
The question is, can we have a stock
show? We believe we can. Notwith-
standing the ravages Of war, there are still
some fine blooded stock in our own State,
whose exhibition would he gratifying. Then
Maryland and Pennsylvania would send con-
trbutionS that would add greatly tothe inte-
rest and imposing character of the show.
We have not doubt that if steps are
at once taken very fine exhibition may
ha mo N n ct III nrS
of agricultural implements will expose
their machines for investigation, adding
much to the interest and benefits of the
meeting. Indeed, We suppose, even should
the Society offer no premiums, variety of
things will be brought forward for sale as
well as exhibition, making display we'll
worth trip to the city to see.
Now, in connection with this enterprise
the lines Of transportation will most ASST
rcdly for the general good, and to encou-
rage that community from which their sup
port is derived, favor the movement by
issuing cheap fares and gratuitous trans
portion, at least one way, for animals and
articles intended for exhibition.
When we add to the attractions and the
accommodation thus afforded, the desire
which no doubt exists among our inteili-
gent farmers to meet together for the first
time since the beginning of The war, and
since the great revolution 1t has produced
in domestic affairs, we are sure that there
will be very large gathering of citizens
from all parts of the State. The occasion
will thus become one of immense interest.
There will be an opportunity for consulting
as to the best interests of that department
of Industry upon which all others depend,
and for exchanging views as to the political
status Of the country and the bestpolicy
for our people. Many farmers who lost
their stock of all kinds are DESTROYS of get
ting the best breeds to replenish their
farms. This exhibition would enable them
with moderate expense to do 50, while
without it they cannot. ~~- III
Every argument therefore is in favor OF
the meeting and exhibition. The meeting
after so long an interval under such
changed circumstances will be one not free
from sadness and painful recollcctions ;
but it will be greatly beneficial by kindling
new hopes and inspiring new energies
among the farmers-the bone and sincw,
the heart and soul Of the State. .,s..
We trust that the Agricultural Society
and the farmers will at once proceed to
arrange for this first meeting since the war.
1t is very important, We believe, that it
should be held. We appeal to our cotem-
poraries Of the press to urge it upon their
readers. 1t is indeed late; but energetic
people always exert themselves improper.
ton To the necessity and thus never. fail to