Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-16

places rs the approaching Paris (Frsnce)
Exposition aod the National Exposition at
Washington, ID. c., 10 1892. IL not the
counties themselves. then the State should
provide the same; aud think that your so
cieiy may exert IN influence in tbs dircc-
ton.
II now only remains for me 10 make such
other suggestions looking 10 what seems the
future work OF this society--devoted as Il -
70 the upbuilding OF the agricultural end
mechanical affairs Of the StSte-as may have
occurred to me.
Your organization is peculiar in that its
membership Il composed OF agriculturists,
merchants, and manufacturers. IL Is most
desirable that such a society should exist In
this state, bringing as II does these different
classes together, with the honest purpose OF
doing for the real veal Of this people and TO
discuss offairs OF mutual Interests. In this
direction think tb re is the possibility OF
your accomplishing much a. an organization.
Our cities must have a care for the promo
ton aud announcement of the farming peo-
pie, and our farmers must come 10 appreciate
that In sustaining and building up our towns
they arc doing patriotic duty which VIII
make them speedy and sure returns. 10
would seem th0t frequent meetings might be
held and these subjects OF mutual interests
Nt Ul~IuNNfu W suNAbtA1ts ~ Nbf ~ hiti
has his grievances let him come with the
merchant and talk them over aud together
formulate such action a. NAV appear most
prudent and practical. Let the mer-
chaut and manufacturer, by reason OF their
more intimate contact with the world and
out OF business experience and observation,
set themselves TO thinking and make sugges-
tons to the farmer as 10 what best to pro-
duce on the farm, what articles may be manu-
factured in the rural districts, and many
kindred things that will tend 10 build US up
as a whole people working together.
fear sometimes that organizations formed
for the promotion OF one OF these classes
solely, and subjects looked at through one
glass only, result in unwise and impractical
bic resolutions.
am frank to say that should this society
set about IN real earnest and with hearty
zeal N tho line indicated II would not only
exert a beneficial influence, but fe@ recon-
moDdations coming from It would fail to
command the respect and adoption OF our
law makers. Your membership Is COM
posed, / believe, Of men from every county
and city In this State. see no reason why
special representatives. might not assemble
during each wear for the purposes indicated.
and [ am sure that their deliberations would
serve a material aid 10 those called upon to
Represent us in State affairs. and this society
would at once become power IN the land.
PUBLIC PARK.
recommend that negotiations be entered
into with the city OF Richmond by which
the grounds OF the society shall be made
INTO a park. | believe that this would prove
great advantage TO the society and OF in
estimabe value TO the city. With capable
superintendent il might be made source OF
constant revenue.
At the last session OF the Legislature OF
Virginia your Executive Committee pre-
sented q bill which provided that state
premium committee should be appointed.
ard that the trilng appropriation OF $1,000
be made, which should be devoted TO such
premiums as would most advance the agri-
cultural interests Of tue State. some such
bill! should be enacted.
Had It been done when asked for the
States endOrsatiOD OF the Exposition would
have been had, and such help would have
been given the undertaking as would have
brought out At once the hearty cooperation
Of our whole people.
There is lack Of legislation clearly allow
ing county supervisors 10 make appropila-
tiOns in response to the voice OF the people
under certain eXigencics. This initiated
greatly against a better display on The part
OF the counties at the Exposition.
The main building Of the society, situated
rs It is al the capital Of the State should at
once be taken advantage OF by the counties.
and permanent exhibits OF their resources
should be placed therein, so that al all times
here might be found a display OF our raw
material minerals. etc, to he seen by the
visitor, aud TO serve as nucleus for COM
..f..t. slasl han
mand.
THE GREAT WANT.
The great want Of this state is diversified
manufactures. TIE value OF and the de-
mand for our lands would be increased by
the growth OF such in our midst. Our
planters would be better enabled TO depart
from the standard crops since home market
would thus he created for perishlble things
and the smaller products; aud 1t behooScs
us, as far as possible, by Stste, county, aud
city legislation 10 provide measures and
means In this direction with all the power
within us from this moment on. No, only
will such promote the welfare OF our people
from financial point, but IL will bring
among ia class OF people mucn needed
In our State, and help to solve some OF the
vexing problems OF the dav. besides keep
ing among Us our OVID mechanics and give
emDlovment to the masses. Efforts In this
direction consider TO be within the pur-
view OF this society.
The charter OF your society needs to be
amended so that oil life members OF the Nir-
ginia State Agricultural Society who have
not vet exchanged their old certificates for
new ones, or exchanged the same for shares
of stock, shall be compelled to do so within
stated time or their claims upon the society
shall cease.
It's further necessary that the power OF
the society TO dispose of any portion OF It's
realty, under certain circumstances. shall be
clearly defined by legislative enactment.
In scvering my official relationship with
the society | would be untrue TO every
prompting OF my nature did | not make ac-
acknowledgement Of the universal courtesy,
kindness. and sympathy which | have en-
loved at the hands OF all OF its members. My
duties, though sometimes arduous, have been
pleasant because OF these thing and the con-
sclousness OF an honest effort TO do some one
thug for the betterment OF nv people.
Returning nv sincere thanks to the Vice
Presidents, Executive Committee, Secretary,
Director-GenerslT Treasurer, and all of those
who have served us so well, | can only say
God bless the society, ITS work, and all OF It's
members.
have the honor to be very respectfully,
etc, ASHTON orARkE'
ADJOURNED TO APRIL.
II having been made evident that there
was not quorum present Mayor EliYson
moved that an adjournment be had to the
first wednesday in April. Officers OF the
society suggested this Gate because the nego-
tiatlons proposed to be had with the city
would necessarily require some time, per.
hans more than two months. as the annual
budget will engage the attention OF the
Council the greater portion OF the month OF
February.
Mr. Wood thought It would perhaps be
better TO make another eilortto have meet
ing to-day, as many Of the stockholders and
life members OF the society are In the city
IN attendance upon the Farmers Assembly.
Mr.. Ruflin also favored this idea, but when
a vote was taken the proposition was de-
feated. and Mayor EIlyson's motion to ad-
lourn to the Sd Of April prevailed.
FINANCIAL STATUS.
Mr.. Wood and others expressed regret
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