Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-03-22
TENNESSEE AssRacUATURAL AND
mECsrANTCzI. ASSOCIATION.


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The objects of this exhibition, as set forth
in due form by the Association, are
such as commend themselves at once
to every practical mind. The combination
of stock sales with such an exhibition is an
admirable feature, and these occasions will
undoubtedly make their mark in the i'm
improved character of stock raised in all
parts of the State.
In horses the list of premiums is Judi
cious, and well calculated TO draw atten-
ton to the most important points Of blood,
speed, and training The trotting and
hurdle matches for one mile heats will be
both interesting and exciting.
The raising Of hogs of Berkshire, Suf-
folk, Essex, Neapolitan and Chester white
breeds, and of Durhams, Attorneys and
| Grade cattle of sheep, Silesian, Saxony,
Spanish and Southdown Merinos, Colts
void, LEICESTER and Oxfordshire-is en-
couraged by suitable premiums, choice
breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys,
etc, are commended in the same manner,
Fruits and flowers are like good con-
science, themselves a sweet reward for the
trouble they cost On this occasion their
claims viii not be overlooked, and luscious
fruits, tempting in their ripeness and luxuri-
ance will incite many a beholder to spend
much of his hitherto idle time in their care
| full cultivation.
Garden vegetables of various kinds will
be represented, and flowers of every name
and hue, Indigenous or exotic, growing in
pots or culled and arranged in vases, or
tied in nosegays. While we write of them
we thrill with impotence for the occasion,
that we may drink in their beauty and in
hale their perfume.
Diplomas are offered for many useful
agricultural implements, and it seems to us
that this list might, with propriety, have
been more extended.
There are special premiums offered by
Gen. W. G. Harding and B. F. Cockrill,
ESQ.,, to which we call the attention Of
many whoappreciate the enlightened efforts
of these gentlemen to improve the live
stock of the State.
The pigeon shooting match will have its
attractions for those fond of sport and ex.
perts in the use of shot guns, while the ex
citing deer chase, which is TO be the grand
finale of the entertainment, will be wit
messed by spectators with the livelies
interest.
The wide range of animals and articles
embraced will furnish the fullest facilities
to stock raisers, farmers and mechanics t.
bring into notice whatever they possess o
superior quality, and also will enabl'
them to avail themselves, by purchase o
observation, of the success of others. Sucl
an opportunity of supplying their want
and disposfng of their surplus is rarely at
forded.
The season chosen is favorable to tn
objects of the Association, and the ad
mirable regulations adopted are well calcu
lated to conduct the whole to the happies
conclusion.
The liberal policy pursued by our rail
road companies on this and similar occa
, sions in transporting men, animals and ma
terials at half price, can not be too highl.
: commended.
We congratulate the community upol
the energy, enterprise and public spiri
displayed by the gentlemen who are takini
the lead in this matter. In addition to tn
! advantage gained in the physical improve
ment of the stock of our country, and tn
development of the susceptibilities of on
soil, these are occasions of fraternal greet
ing and social reunion in the highest de
gree promotive of peace and harmony.
. The exhibition viii commence on tn
18th of May and continue five days.