Agricultural Fair to Elevate Virginia Farmers Across Town
The Richmond Mail reports on Virginia agricultural fairs with aims to develop resources and stock raising, connect farmers with labor saving implements, and foster civic and economic ties between city and country. It highlights the fair as a turning point for the state, praising early success, weather, and the support of merchants and residents. The piece cites Hon. William C. Rives praising the Virginia Fair and announces forthcoming premium lists and article tallies.
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Virginia
trans-Alleghany
Atlantic
Richmond
Baltimore
Wm. C. Rives
Albemarle
Progress of the Virginia State Agricultural Fair
A Virginia State Agricultural Fair shows strong success and promise for the future. Notable displays include fine horses such as Graveland Bay shipped from Emperor Louis Napoleon via William C. Rives, impressive cattle sheep and hogs, a 3814 pound ox pair, diverse poultry including new species like South American wild turkeys and exotic ducks, and abundant Shanghais. The agricultural implements and horticultural sections reveal wide ranges demonstrating labor-saving ingenuity and flourishing fruit and flower exhibits.
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Virginia
Commonwealth
Wm. C. Rives
Louis Napoleon
South America
Port Royal Fair Hailed Amid Commerce Street Gloom
Port Royal citizens cheer their upcoming Fair on November 10 with large preparations and ample wagons lining Commerce Street, while Fredericksburg is urged to attend. The column notes a growing trade with the upper country and reports disruptions to pedestrians from sidewalk congestion.
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Port Royal
Fredericksburg
Commerce Street
The Bateman Heads to Theater for All Ages
The publication urges readers to visit the Theatre to see the gifted child performers billed as a remarkable attraction. It praises the performances as exceptional and hopes families, including wives and daughters, will attend during their city visit.
Forger Caugar Acain Arrested in New Orleans Swindle
News notes report Dr Hines, famed forger, freed from prison, arrested in New Orleans on a swindle charge. He uses the alias Hunt. Other items include Des Moines county wine plans, university language staff changes, and various local anecdotes from Fredericksburg to Randolph county.
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Caugar Acain
Dr Hines
New Orleans
Hunt
Des Moines
Iowa
Murper
Horseshoe
Randolph County
Long
Hull Ward
Ward
Hardy Whig
Local Agricultural Show Draws Large Crowd
Early morning crowds filled the show grounds with horses cattle hogs and machinery on display. Gate 25 cents allowed broad attendance as judges began inspections and premiums were set to be announced. The Agricultural Society met at Metropolitan Hall and discussed guano use before adjourning. A splendid racer owned by Crouch and Belcher was exhibited with high praise.
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Agricultural Society
L B Peyton
Albemarle
Col W Gwynn
Robert Dunn
If Betts
W Gilmer
J P Pollard
John W Sheppard
William Johnson
Cumberland
R H Dickingon
Richmond
John R Kerr
Wm Snead
Wm Richardson, Jr
John Brown
Augusta
John
Nicholas
Buckingham
Geo
Hollman
Fluvanna
J W Logan
Goochland
Jacob W Smith
Braxton Garlick
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Amelia
D Mansfield
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Macon
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Fisher
Rives
Marsten Foster
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H J Smith
John R Allen
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R Blankenship
H W Scruggs
C C Cocke
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O G Sage
O A
Crump
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Chesterfield
Bowler
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Spencer Coleman
Spottsylvania
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Jefferson
Trent
Bedford
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C Harvey
B Hickman
Chester County
R Clement
Philadelphia
G Overton
Dudley Gilman
Henrico
Augustus Hancock
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L D Crenshaw
A Clement
J W Ware
Clarke County
C Rives
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Talbot County
Christian
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R Woods
Wm Allen
Claremort
O Morriss
Garth
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Jesse Wrenn
H Dulany
Loudoun
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Petersburg
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Chas Marx
Daniel K Gardiner
Joseph Fulcher
R J Barbour
R Newman, Jr
Orange
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Sydnor
Hanover
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L Farish
Jos C Burton
L F Christian
Ray Moss
P Wood
C A Price
Prince
Noland
B Peyton
W J Smith
Northumberland
Ficklin
Variety
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Hill
Madison
A Hancock
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Irvine & Crouse
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Adolphus Morris
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India
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Hall & Speer
Pittsburg
King & Babcock
Georgetown
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Guest
Edmunds
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Madam Sontag
Julien
Janell
Signor Rocco
New York
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