The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10
MIssIssIPPI STATE FAIR.
JACKSON, MISS, May 29th, 80.

JACKSON, MISS, May 29th, 80.
Alta meeting of the Planters, Manu-
facturers' and Mechanics Association of
the State of Mississippi, held in this city
in January last, it was unanimously re-
solved to hold State Fair at the city of
jackson, on the fourth Tuesday in October
next, and Committee of. Arrangements
was appointed to make the necessary pre-
paration to carry this resolution into effect.
The following plan of organization has
been adopted:
A Joint Stock Company has been
formed, consisting of Life Members and
Annual Members. Any person who sub
scribes the sum of fifty dollars becomes a
Stakeholder and Life Member, and has
the privilege with his family, to attend all
the fairs that may be hereafter held and
exhibiting any article, stock, &c, free of
charge. Those who subscribe ten dollars
become Annual Members, and have the
privilege of attending all exhibitions held
during the year of subscribing, and ex-
biting any articles, stock, &C., free of
charge.
The sum of 81 900 has been already
subscribed, most of it by citizens of Jack
son, and arrangements are being made to
commence the erection of suitable build
ings at once. 1t is desired to increase
the subscription to S25, 200.
This is not a local Fair, but has been
projected by leading planters and manu-
facturers from all parts Of the State, and
designed to be carried out in an enlarged
and liberal spirit, and to rival in magni-
tude and importance, the celebrated State
Fairs of Kentucky and other Western
States. Such an Association of Planters,
Manufacturers, Mechanics and Horticul-
turalists, is indispensable to develop the
vast resources of Mississippi. Our great
need is material reconstruction. We trust
that the leading men of every calling and
profession throughout the State, will join
us and throw the weight of their inhueenc
and example in favor of this great work.
Let every one to whom this circular is
sent, interest himself to get his neighbors
to become members of this Association,
and to attend the Fair on the fourth Tues
day of October next, and bring with them
such articles or stock as they may have for
exhibition. Especially do we exhort the
ladies, who are always foremost in every
good work, to take hold of this matter
and make it grand success. Let them
come and bring their nice samples of but
ter, cake, bread, wine, meats, embroidery,
quilts, &c.
1t is expected and desired that owners
and breeders of stock, and manufacturers
from other States, will attend and exhibit
their stock, manufactures, agricultural
implements, machinery, etc. They are
cordially invited to be present, and will
meet with a hearty welcome.
The premium list has not yet been pre-
pared, but will be issued in due season.
In the meantime we announce that premi-
ums will be awarded for all classes of
stock and articles usually exhibited at
State Fairs. The terms of admission of
stock, machinery, &C., for premiums,
will be fixed at very reasonable rates.
Special Committees Will be appointed to
examine all articles not embraced in any
list, and award such premiums and make
such notice as viii be satisfactory to
parties interested.
w. T. WITHERs,
Chairman Ways and Means.
ROBERT KELLs,
Chm Bylaws and Premium List.
The Dress will uIease copy.