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Story November 8, 1820

Daily National Intelligencer

Washington, District Of Columbia

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The Agricultural Society of Maryland convened on October 11 at Pavilion Garden, heard an address by President Robert Smith, thanked him, and adopted resolutions for annual meetings and agricultural fairs on the first Wednesday in June and second Tuesday in October, appointing a committee to organize them.

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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF MARYLAND.

The Agricultural Society of Maryland convened agreeably to adjournment, on Wednesday the 11th October, at the Pavilion Garden, and after transacting some business, adjourned to the following day at 10 o'clock.

On Thursday the Society met, and an Address was delivered by the President, Robert Smith, Esq.

After the Address was concluded, it was moved by Dr. Steuart, that the thanks of the Society be offered to the President for the able Address delivered, and that he be requested to furnish a copy for publication.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Skinner, in blank, which being filled by the President, with the names of the gentlemen mentioned, it was unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That the future regular meeting of the Agricultural Society of Maryland shall be on the first Wednesday in June, and on the second Tuesday of October, of each and every year; and that at every such meeting, there shall be an Agricultural Fair for the exhibition and sale of the best breeds of neat cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, and other animals of wagons, cars, plows, harrows, and other implements of husbandry—of all kinds of seeds, and also of every species of domestic manufactures.

Resolved, That Gen. C Ridgely, of Hampton, William Patterson, Col. John E. Howard, William Gibson, Henry Thompson, J. S. Skinner, Dr. Allen Thomas, Dr. William Steuart, B. W. Hall, and Lloyd N. Rogers, be, and they are hereby, appointed a committee with full powers to them, or to any three or more of them, to provide a suitable place for the holding of such Fairs, and to make all needful arrangements in relation to the same, and especially so that the public shall be duly notified thereof; and also to distribute such premiums as the Society may direct to be awarded at the said Fairs.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What keywords are associated?

Agricultural Society Maryland Annual Meeting Agricultural Fair Committee Appointment Livestock Exhibition Premiums

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Smith Dr. Steuart Mr. Skinner Gen. C Ridgely William Patterson Col. John E. Howard William Gibson Henry Thompson J. S. Skinner Dr. Allen Thomas Dr. William Steuart B. W. Hall Lloyd N. Rogers

Where did it happen?

Pavilion Garden, Maryland

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Key Persons

Robert Smith Dr. Steuart Mr. Skinner Gen. C Ridgely William Patterson Col. John E. Howard William Gibson Henry Thompson J. S. Skinner Dr. Allen Thomas Dr. William Steuart B. W. Hall Lloyd N. Rogers

Location

Pavilion Garden, Maryland

Event Date

Wednesday The 11th October

Story Details

The society met, heard President's address, offered thanks, adopted resolutions for annual meetings and agricultural fairs exhibiting livestock, implements, seeds, and manufactures, and appointed a committee to organize the fairs and distribute premiums.

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