Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL
INTERESTS.

The objects Of the State Assembly which con-
venes in Richmond. 18th of April, by represen-
tatives nom the Agricultural and Industrial
pursuits for all parts OF the State, have been
fully and repeatedly explained in tho SPEcrA-
TOR by publication Of the action Of the Execu-
tive Committee OF the State Agricultural 3d.
ciety, and the plan for appointing delegates to
the Assembly.
Col A. w. Hartman, and Capt. G. Julian
Pratt, were made delegates-At-large from Au-
gusta county, and the city ofStaunton. and in
structed 10 convene all disposed to take part in
the movement in public meeting. which was
done by notice through the city newspapers-
Accordingly, the meeting was held at the
Court house last Monday. Col. Hartman taking
the Chair and requesting J. G. Shields TO record
the proceedings. Col Hartman explained the
OBJECTS in view. Mr.. A. g. Christian offered a
resolution that the Chair appoint delegates as
provided for in the plan Of organization, and
that in case Of the delegate declining. heshould
be authorised to appoint his alternate, which
was adopted. Capt. Pratt read the resolutions
of the Executive Committee OF the State So
.ciety under which the proceedings we're taken.
Hon. A. Koiner introduced a preamble and
resolution which he supported with well-con-
sidersd and forcible views. They were further
discussed by Capt. Charles Grattan and then
unanimously passed as follows. the mover con-
curing with the last named speaker
whereas our Valley country 10 we'll adapted
to grasses and raising OF cattle, and whereas
there is no extensive dairy or creamery In all
this section of country to prepare the product
OF the COW for market. therefore:
Resolved. That we hereby re- pectfully invite
for ths puroose of more faily developing these
important resources"
During the discussion of the resolution. Capt
Pratt referred to the great interest Of dairyfng,
and butter and cheese making. and the ad-
vantage they would be to farmers in supplying
them with milk and cream, and that from this
interest new Impulse would be given the chief
interest Of securing good county roads. Mr..
Koiner also touched on that point and mem
toned the fine opportunities the county had in
locations for these industries In connection
with the advantages the railroads give.
On motion Of Capt. Grattan, Msssrs. A. Koin-
or, VIM. F. Smith. and G. Julian Pratt. were
appointed a committee to open n correspond
encs with the proprietors of creameries and
capitalists disposed to invest in such enter
prises. and also with public ations devoted to
that interest," for the purpose of forwarding the
objects embraced in the resolution.
The Chairman was authorized to appoint
delegates to the State Assembly and announce
the same through the city papers, after which
the meeting adjourned.
The following named gentlemen are the dele
gates from the county. city. and towns. and the
Delegates-atlarge:-
FROM THE COUNTY DISTRICTS.
Riverheads. A. Spencer. John P. Light
ner.
North River.-Rankin A. Todd. John W. Mob
Ter.
South River. John W. Churchman, Marion
Coiner.
Pastures.-H. B. sisg. W. @, Gilkeson.
Middle River VIM. n. McCue James Craig.
Beverly Manor.-Lewis Harman, e. A. Fulch-
or.
FROM THE CITY.
SrAUNToN.-FSrst Wa, d-Chas. arattan, John
L. Peyton.
Second Ward-H. F. Lyle, W. A. Hudson. J.
@. Shields.
FROM THE TOWNS.
Grsenpiue.-Wm. F. Smith, W. 81. Peyton.
Mt. Sidney Johnson, VIM. Crawford.
Mftidleb56ok.-John Mish, James McCorkle.
Mt. Solon.-R. n. Buckner. J. H. Todd.
Ch,trchville.-J. M. Bear, 81. H. Hanger.
Wdynes6oro.-J. A. Patterson, Jr., Luther
Leonard.
Spring HtH.-W. 81. Gamble. Peter H. Lee.
NesD Hops.-J. Fl. Crawford, E. n. Plain.
DELEGArEs AT LARGK.-A. W. Hartman and
g. Julian Pratt.