Year: 1861

. Tue OitZens Oi tue NOTtHCIH DtSufet


of California and to the Citizens OF the


other portions OF the state and OF the


State OF Oregon and the Territories OF


Washington, Utah and Nevada.


II is with pleasure that the Executive Board Of
the Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanics
Society Of the Northern District of California an
nOunce to you that the Society, Notwithstanding
all opposition and dlscouragements which have
arisen to impede ITS prosperity and usefulness, mas
sustained itsefand obtained an enviabe position
among its sister Societies and acquired and gath
cred around it the elements Of permanency and
future usefulness.


1t is a matter of qualification to the Board to
find that so deep interest has been taken IN the
support and sustaining Of the cety by the peo-
pie of the District and State as has been SHOWN IN
its past support countenance and patronage In
view of this support and patronage from all por-
tons of the State, the Society at its Annual Meet
ing OF this year unanimously opened its exhibit
tions md awards to contributors and competitors
from all portions Of this State, from Oregon, and
from Utah, Nevada and Washington Territories.
BY operation of this action of the members of the
Society the Society is placed upon a footing that
makes it n matter of interest to the citizens of
every portion Of this State, of Oregon and OF the
Territories named, and places the Stcety in the
position OF the great central Society of the Pacific
Coast. The location of the Society at the city Of
Marysvie, is the most central and feasible for the
accommodation of all sections of the Pacific dv-
sion. Therefore, in view of the usefulness and
importance of Society, open to the exhibitions of
the whole ofour Pacific settlements, we cal upon
the people to patronlze and sustain so noble an
undertaking. 1t is well to remember that this
Society is not the creature of State patronage or
the psmpered offspring of Legislative tavorit-
ism. 1t is Society created by individual ener-
gies and sustained by individual excrtons as
such it depends upon the people for its support,
and in return, is Intended TO subserve their inter-
est and advance the great cause of Agricultural,
Horticultural and the Mechanic Arts.


In order that its objects may be attained and its
exhibitions become credit to the Society, we call
upon the Farmer, the Horticulturist the Stock
Raiser. the Mechanic the Artist, the Miner and
those of every pursuit and calling in life to set
about preparing some articles for the Grand EX-
hibition of the Society to be held this year Ot
the Farmer, we ask that he will prepare his farm
and his fields of grain and grass for exhibition,
and that he will plant for the special purpose of
producing some article to exhibit. Of the Horii-
culturist, ask that he will prepare his orchard
and vineyards, and carefully promote the growth
of his fruits by cultivation and proper tendency,
50 as to be enabled to make satisfactory exhibit.
Of the Stock Raiser, we ask that he will give
timely attention to the fitting aud training of his
stock, preparatory to their exhibition. OF the
Mechanic, we ask that he will exercise his me-
chancal genius and skill in the production of
some useful article in the line of his trade Ofthe
Artist, we ask that he will remember that his
name and occupation is sustained by his fame I; |
and that there is better mode of bringing his |
achievements before the public than placing them |
upon public exhibition in competition with others.
Of the Miner we ask that he will display the evi-
deuces Of the riches of our mountains developed
by his energy and industry. OF the Mothers and
Daughters, we ask that they will prepare articles
for exhibition so as to show that they still keep
among them the knowledge of the useful house,
hold duties pertaining to their class. In conclu'
sion, we call upon one and all to determine early |
to attend our exhibition and to exhibit one OF |
more articles.


The Board of Managers of the Society have
fixed the time of holding the Third Annual Fair
Of the Socl ETY. to commence on Monday the 9th
day of September, 1861, and to continue till and
including Saturday the l4th.


The Board have ordered the refitting of the Pa
vilion and the introduction of gas. The grounds
around the Pavilion have been laid out and beau
tfully ornamented with trees, shrubbery and
Towering plants, giving a cheerful and enlivenng
aspect to the Pavilion and surroundings.


The Board are happy to announce that the city
of Marysville, by a generous vote of her people,
have donated the sum OF seven thousand dollars
for the purchase, within the city limits, of cattle
grounds, and for the erection of permanent i'm
provements thereon, and the improving and orna-
mcnting the same.


These grounds have already been selected con-
venient to the city, and immediate steps are be-
ing taken for the preparation of the same The
grounds selected embrace area Of about twen-
ty-two acres, and when improved as contempla-
ted, will be by any, unexcelled show ground west
of the Mississippi. The Society intend to have a
fence track within the grounds, spacious am
phitheater, and permanent engine for watering
| the same. Under the law authorizing said dona-
| ton the ground so selected is declared to be ex-
en- pit from force sale for any claim against the So
| ciety, and in no way subject to being incumbered
by any mortgages, judgments, liens or otherwise.
The Board of Managers have called full meet
ing of the Executive Board to take place at the
City Hail. in the city of Mgrysvlle, on the even
ing of the 25th of April 1861, for the purpose of
establishing the rates of premiums to be awarded
as prizes at the coming fair, and the transaction
of other important business; aud it is desired
that all the Vice Presidents will attend, in order
that all needful discrimination may be made in the
establishing of the premium list. 1t is the design
of the Board of Managers to offer the most liberal
prizes


The literary exercises will be of the first char
acer. Already the Board have secured the ser
vices of the ost talented orator on the Pacific
Coast to deliver the Annual Address.


On the last day Of the Fair there will be great
trade sale of stock at the cattle grounds, where
an opportunity will be presented to offer sale or
sales, and to purchase, any stock on exhibition.


Upon Friday of Fair week the Society's third
grand Annual hall will take place at the Pavilion,
where five hundred couples can be accommodated.


The Board of Managers intend that the coming
Fair shall, in interest and Importance, be unex-
celled by any exhibition in this State. Every ar
rangement will be made to accommodate contrib
utors and spectators, and to render their stay in
the city pleasant and agreeable.


The Board will spare no pains IN having every
arrangement about the Pavilion, Cattle Grounds
and Track in perfect condition and order


G. N. SWEZY, President.
J. L. GALLOWAY, 1st Vice Prest


r. F. PYATT, Vice Prest,


A. ID. STARR, Treasurer,