The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-15

and articles, aud when their work is finally
completed, they shall cause the premium
ribbons to be attached; and at a prescribed
time, by the chiefs OF departments, the pre-
MUM animals, except sheep and hogs, shall
be shown In the stock.rings.
Fourth. Before the close OF the Fair the
judges shall deliver TO the secretary their
books and reports, and the same being
found satisfactory, they shall be paid the
compensation fixed for their services, which
snail be charged TO the account OF the per
centage now deducted from premiums
awarded.
ENCOURAGING REMARKS.
Mr.. George Hooper was introduced 10
the committee by Mr.. Beverly. He stated
that he was member OF committee Of the
Common Council appointed to confer with
the Society. He was not able TO say what
the Council Will do in the way OF assisting
the Society, but was satisfied that IL would
do what was right and Just, as they felt
much interest in the welfare OF the Society,
and were anxious TO see them hold a Fair
this fall that would do credit to themselves
as well as TO the State.
The Hon. A. NJ. Kelley was then called
upon. He stated that he had attended
and presided at an enthusiastic meeting OF
cilizens in Richmond few evenings since;
that committee bad been appointed by it
Tor the purpose OF raising funds to provide
Tor VISITORS tina. were expected in the city
during the Yorktown Centennlal; thar he
feit much interest in the success Of the Fair
the coming fill, and was Of the opinion
that II proper steps were taken by the A.
ricultural Society they would be able TO
have the trains run on the Richmond and
fredericksburg road down Broad street
during the Fair, for there was not member
OF the Council, in his opinion, who could
stand up against the public sentiment that
would be brought TO bear upon them in
their refusal To give permission to the rail-
road authorities for that occasion. The
Fair, he thought, would be a grand success.
The following resolution was offered By
Mr.. Beverly:
ReSOtced, That a committee OF five be ap-
pointed 10 confer with like committee that
has been appointed by The Common Council
OF Richmond for the purpose Of getting
their assistance.
After much discussion the resolution was
adopted, and in accordance herewith the
Chair appointed Messrs. Beverly, Harrison,
Drewry, Balk>daIe, DR.. Walker, Knight,
Duaney. Sutherland, and Colonel Carter.
THE CENTENNIAL AND THE STATE FAIR.
The Hon. John Goode, president Of the
Yorktown Centennial Commission, was
then Introduced by Major Drewry, AID he
gave full and Interesting summary OF the
coming Yorktown Centennial and the part
Virgins should take therein. In the course
OF bis remarks he said An opportunity
would be afforded such as has never
been presented before to exhibit to
the outside world the grand capabili-
ties OF our State. II we would make
a favorable impression upon the multi
tude OF strangers wbO are coming within
our borders-if we would attract the much.
needed capital and immigration-if we
would build up our beautiful cities, de.
yeIop the material resources OF our
State, and start her upon a new career
OF prosperity and greatness, we must
take advantage OF this golden opportunity.
The Agricultural Society could arrange
a programme which would secure a large
number Of visitors during the Centennial
ceebra ion. The construction OF the new
railroad would place Richmond in easy
communication with Yorktown. There
should be no conflict between the Society
and the Association. The two bodies
should act in unison and cooperate barmO-
niousy together. Actuated by this spirit,
they would not only secure tt and appro-
pirate celebration OF this great event of the
centuries, but would at the same time turn
il TO great practical account 40 far as Our
material resources and industrial interests
are concerned.
rONPT INFNT To GENERAL IE DIG
DR.. Walker offered a preamble and reso.
luton, which were unanimously adopted.
setting forth the great benefits TO be derived
from the development OF agriculture, and
the peculiar qualifications OF the present
OF Agriculture, General lie
Due, to elevate the Department 10 its highest
usefulness, and his illness TO continue and
the many important measures
he has inaugurlted recommending and
urging upon the President his retention IN
the position which he has filled with so
much credit TO himself and benefit 10 the
and other industries Of the
FAIR TO CONTINUE TWO WEEKS, ETC.
Mr.. Beverly offered the following rc,olu-
lions:
ReSOired, |, That the Virginia State Az
ricultural Society hold it, next Fair for two
week., commencing October 18th and end
ng October och.
ReSOLCed =, That a select committee be
appointed by the President whose duty il
,hall be TO extend TO the President OF the
United States and his Cabinet an invitation
10 visit Richmond at such time during the
virginia state Agricultural Fair aS may best
nit their convenience.
ReSOlred, 3. That a select committee OF five
be appointed by the Chair, whose duty it |
shall be 10 CORES pond with the Secretary OF
state with a view Of securing the attend |
lnce at our next Fair OF the representatives |
II the French Government, who are eX-
)ected TO visit OCr State during the Centen- |
lia celebration at Yorktown.
The resolutions were adopted, and the |
Ion. John GoOde requested 10 act with the |
committee.
OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Harrison offered the following resO-
utiOn:
ReSOlUed, Tint the Advisory Board in |
Department No. =, agricultural implements, |
,e required to offer premium Tor the best |
machine for The manufacture OF sugar, iute,
nd ramie.
Adopted.
Several samples OF sugar were exhibited
O the committee that were made from sOr-
hum, together with teas that grew in Geor-
ia. Also samples Of inte and ramie that
rev in this State.
Or. Walker offered the following:
ReSo!ued, That five acres OF the land in-
ide of the FAIRGROUNDS shall, under the
irection of the manager Of our grounds,
e cultivated in sorghum, so that the manu-
ic,ure OF syrup and sugar may be exhibited
n our grounds; and also that one acre
hall be put into the cultivation OF iute, and
plot OF ground also in ramie, and that the
OF Agriculture be requested
, furnish us with seeds OF the best varieties
( sugar.cane, and also seed OF ipte and ra-
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