The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-07-15
MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR.
Circular from the Comrai,tees.
JACKSON, MISS, NJ

JACKSON, Miss, May, 29th. 1859.
At meeting Of the Planters, Manufac-
turers' and Mechanics Association of the
state of Mississippi. held in this city Ia jan
uary last. IL was unanimously resolved TO
hold a State Fair at the city of jackson. on
the fourth Tuesday in October next, and a
Committee Of Arrangements was appointed
10 make the necessary preparation 10 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 subscribes 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, de. free of charge. Those who sub
scribe ten dollars, become Annual Members,
and have the privilege OF attending AN eN-
hibitions held during the year notwithstanding,
and exhibiting any articles, stock, &c, free
of charge.
The sum of 5000 has been already sub
scribed, most of it by citizens of Jackson,
and arrangements are being made TO COM
mence the erection of suitable buildings at
once. 1t is desired to increase the subscrip-
ton to $4,000.
This is not local Fair. but has been
projected by leading planters and manufac-
turers from all parts of the State, and de-
signed to be carried out in an enlarged and
liberal spirit, and TO rival in magnitude and
importance, Lne cclSDF&Leu state falrS OF
kentucky and other Western States. Such
an Association of Planters, Manufacturers.
Mechanics aud Horticuturalists. Is indis-
pensible TO develop the vast resources of
Mississippi. Our great need is material re-
construction. We trust that the leading
men ofevery calling and profession through
out the State, will join us and throw the
weight of their influence and example in
favor of this great work.
Yet every Mississippian who reads this
circular, interest himself TO get his neigh
bors TO become members ofthis Association,
and to attend the Fair on the Fourth Tuesday
of October next and bring with them such
articles or stock as they may have for exhi-
bition. 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 butter. 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 i'm
plements, machinery, etc. They are cor
daily invited to be present, and will meet
with hearty welcome.
The premium list has not yet been pre-
pared, but will be issued in due season. In
the meantime we announce that premiums
will be awarded for all classes of stock and
articles usually exhibited at State Fairs.
The terms of admission ofstock, machinery,
ETC., for premiums, will be fixed at very
reasonable rates. Special Committees will
be appointed to examine all articles not en-
braced in any list, and award such premiums
and make such notice as will be So tisfactory
to parties interested.
w. L. WITHERS,
Chm. Ways and Means.
RORERT KEIIS.