Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-01-21

assistance
A small sum from each will enable the
Association to erect at his tomb a structure
which will beautifully and appropriately
speak to coming time of his greatness, Tad
of the love and admiration of his country
men.
Contributions are requested to be sent to
G. NJ. Figgat, Treasurer Of the Jackson
Memorial Association, Lexington, Virgin
ia"
MRS. JAcKsoN's LETTER.
RICHMOND. VA, October 22nd, 1884.
"Col. j. K. Edmondson:
Dear Sir:-I am greatly gratified to learn
that the object of the jackson Memorial
Association is to erect monument over
the grave of my husband in the cemetery
at Lexington.
You were kind enough to suggest that
some expression Of my approval of this de-
sign would aid in it accomplishment. II
SO, permit me to say the organization, with
its corps. of officers, seems to me TO be all
that could be desired, and I will await
with the deepest interest the result of this
purpose to do honor to the name and mem
DRY of General Jackson,
Faithfully. yours,
M. A. JACKSON"
1t is needless for us to say anything in
behalf of this laudable object. The appeal
of the Memorial Association will meet with
cordial response in the bosom of all oul
people who admire the character, and ven
crate the memory of this distinguished
christian hero and patriot.
Farmers Convention in Richmond April
10, 1885.
At the quarterly meeting of the Execu'
tive Committee of the Virginia State Ag
gricultural Society, held in the office of the
Secretary in Richmond last Thursday, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolued, That a convention of farmers
and others identified with the industrial
interests of the State be held in Richmond
on the 18th day Of April, 1885; said con-
vention to be composed of two delegates
from each magisterial district in the State
and from each ward in the cities and towns
under the auspices of the State Agricultu-
raj Society
1. To effect thorough organization and
to promote cooperation IN all measures
looking to the advancement Of our agri
cultural and industrial intert SITS.
2. To expand and give greater efficiency
to the Department Of Agriculture by max
ing more liberal provision for its supper;
and charging its field of operations.
8. To consider and discuss questions af
fecting immigration, fertilizers, &c, anc
to formulate public opinion, to the end that
the agricultural and industrial interests Of
the State may be promoted.
A. That a committee of three members
of the Executive Committee be appointed
by the president to prepare and publish an
address to the people of the State on this
subject, and that the pr sident be ec o1icio
member of the committee.
5. That the Secretary of the State Agri
cultural Society be instructed to obtain
from the various transportation companies
and hotels reduced fares for members o.
the Conve ntion.
Resolred, That the president designate
one citizen in each county and city of the
Commonwealth, who shall be commissioned
to act as auxiliary to the Executive Com
mittee in securing representation and fur
thering the objects of this resolution, anc
who shall be delegates at large to the con
ventiop.
TIE president appointed Maj. R. v
Gaines, General Williams @. Wickham
and Colonel A. S. Buford committee tt
prepare and publish the address, and STATED
that he would appoint delegates at large
later on.
The Executive Committee then adjourned
to meet in Richmond on Tuesday, April 10
1895