Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-08

TODD. c. l. Taylor II. Seldom
Thalhimer Brothers. Tyler, James T.
Tanner C. W TAYLOR Il Boiling.
Thomas a. Aborn, 1alman, w. II.
Taylor. Hugh NJ. Traylor, +. y.
Talbot a sons. Thaxton & Watkins,
Thomas. Joseph W. Tribbett Taylor,
Vaughan, l.. B. Nirginin Paper COM
Son. virginia state Insurance
Williams r. c. &Co. West. Johnston & Co.
Watkins, W. 4. West & Branch,
Westnan, George |. Walthall, X. b.
Warren, Quarles Inl-Nlllatt, L. NJ.
lev. Williams. Charles U.
Warren 4 Quarles, Winireo, Edward
Wyles, T. K & Co. Wingo, John l.
Williams, E. Walker. william II.
Watkins Charles WOrmeley, 7. /.
Wise Peyton Wright j. & Co.
Weislger Clothing Com Williams & Railing,
pany. Wits, Z. n
WhitlOck, r. II. Wood, Jud b.
Walker, G. A. &c W. J. Whilock, r.
watson DR.. D. s. Wiueo Elicit & Crump,
Nallerstein K Co., Ningheld, y. I.
Watkins COttrell & Co. Wright, j. j. Stokes
Wood, T. W. & Sons, Willis. +. T.
WS S Everett Whiiehurst & Owen,
Williams, John l.. Winston, l. r.
Son Wise, John =.
Wexford, B. Jr. Waring, W. L.
Waddin. Edmund, Jr
Winston, {. 7. Co. MhluocE. II.
Wittkamp. b. Jr Weppermsn, C.
Wallace III. II. winston, u. M.
Wexford, Ran b. Wren, John
Younger. l. c. Yarbrough, W. J. d
YGncey Il Bosher sons.
The above list foots up S67, 020, and it
is hoped that the total will yet reach
$40, 600.
The city of Richmond has $4,000
mortgage on the grounds valued at over
500, O00), for which 1t will take stock
and most of the life-members of the old
Virginia Agricultural Society will sur
render their certificates for stock.
Nearly all of the $4,000 will be APP
piled to the erection of the main build
ing. There are already numerous ser
viceable buildings on the FAIRGROUNDS,
but what is wanted-what will be built
is a grand exposition hall.
1t is expected that a considerable
number of subscribers will be obtained
this week. Their names will be pub
lished next Sunday.
THE TOBACCO TRADE.
The following circular is supplemental
10 the address on the same subject pub
lshed in this paper last Sunday:
Invitation from the Tobacco Trade
OF Richmond. Va.
VIRGINIA GRAND EXPOSITION
Tobacco
RICHMOND. VA, April 5, 1855.
The Tobacco Trade OF Richmond have deter
mined 10 mako thorough exhibit Of tobacco in
all It's forms in the Exposition 10 be neld IN THIS
CIV in October next 1t will make one worthy OF
its dignity and numbers. OF its VIDE spread ana
vice. eading relations with every quarter OF
the globe. OF its wealth and lnnuence-horthy,
in fac, OF ITSELF
The Exposition will continue for thirty days,
and Judging by the enormous attendance upon
similar exposition nj Atlanta, Ga, which 5000
persOus visited in e single day, and which, con-
sidering our superior advantage IN every re-
spect may fairly hope TO rival II not e1cel,
viii be attended by great crowds OF people, VINO
will come TO test your ability 70 enter upon the
extraordinary competitions OF this aDOundlng
I and exceptional land.
An opportunity will be afforded 70 all useful
| material, especially Of Virginia and North Caro-
Ina. whether raw or in an advanced state, 10 at
] tract notice and 10 1nd devotion. special OPP
! portunity will be given TO the Iooaoco ILaaeo o.
the United states. the items OF whose exhibit VIII
4 be grouped together in unitof. II is beleved,
! magnificent display, 20 call unusual attention 70
| aud excite extraordinary interest In not only
the great staple which We handle, but the splen-
| did manufacture. which In its vast variety OF
| forms attended by the ILLUSTRATIONS OF highest
| art as by tho manipulations Of lowliest labor,
| finds its expression in imparting soiace and
! luxury 70 all sorts and conditions OF people.
| 10 This special exhibit and competition the
| Tobacco Trade Of Richmond, ty special and ur-
/
/ 10 do. their brethren throughout the United
States who are planters OF or dealers In leaf To-
| bsccO and manufacturers OF all kinds OF tobacco,
| including cigars, cigarettes and cheroots; assn
| ring all that the competition snail be a NOR
| oughly fair one, and that the liberal premiums
| which will be offered shall be given TO the inert
| torious no matter where they reside WITHIN the
/ Union.
| An invitation Is likewise extended 20 all manu-
| facturers OF machinery whether for curing leaf
| tobacco or for the manufacture OF tobacco In all
its forms, including cigars, cigarettes, ana enc
| roots. 10 be present and exhibit
/ Without dwelling upon the architectural Ell
| sects OF the buildings to be erected, which VIII
be OF superior neI1t and attraction, II Is enough
| 10 say Just nov that the main building will be
$50 feet long by 200 wide, and will contain nearly
two hundred thousand square feet OF space.
The tobacco exhibit will be in charge OF com
| mite Of twenty-one persons OF the Richmond
| Tobacco Trade, carefully selected by its presi-
| dent aud wno IN accepting the position as
signed Them, have pledged themselves 10 the
| amplest performance OF their duties. III con-
| templates no less than 10 show tobacco IRON the
! period when the plant is first set In the ground,
| through the various stages Of It's growth, through
| the yicssitudes OF all ravage upon II by insects
or fy or weather, TO the point when II has been
| cut: thence by actual demonstration through It's
| process of curing by various Appliances such as
are most used; thence through the stage OF pack
ing for market TO the point OF the packages
! which are commercially known as hogsheads OF
/ tobacco; thence through the operations OF lac
| tory on the grounds, 20 be run only In the gene
! alinterest, and which viii sell Us product, II
| NAV be- but only by retail
| This committee viii be divided into four sub
| committees, TO be styled respectively:
| No l. The Tobacco Plant Committee.
| No 2 Tie Leaf Tobacco Committee.
| No. 3 The Manufactured Tobacco Committee.
| No. L. The Factory Committee.
! All communications must be made in writing
! aud sent 70 the undersigned, who is chairman OF
! the General Committee aud by whom such COM
| munications will be appropriately referred.
| Please communicate not later than ist May
with the undersigned. stating whether you in-
tend 10 enter int this exhibit In what form, and
| how much room you VIII require. This informa-
| ton Is specially desired 20 enable the authori-
ties OF the Exposition 10 provide for all who viii
come, and 1t IL courteous as well as desirable
that you should give IL at the earliest date with
| ia tho period which Is herein allowed.
Awaiting your advices, am very respectfully
| yours PRYTOS WISE,
Chairman Of Committee Of Exhibit Of the To-
bacco Trade.