^ «!i^^< IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 2.0 US lU u L25 iu 1 1.6 ^ '-^ ^V-'' '^ V fliotographic ^Sdences Corporation 4\'' ^. ;i7 33 WIST MAIN STillT WltlTM.N.Y. I4SI0 (7U)t7ao4S03 O^ <. ^A^ ^4^^ V*.^^ r ^ ii* CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHM/ICMH Collection de microfiches. Canadian fnttituta for Historical IVIicroreproductions / Institut Canadian da microraproductions historiquas Technical and Bibliographic Notas/Notas tachniquaa at bibliographiquas Tha Inatituta haa attamptad to obtain tha baat original copy availabia for filming. Faaturaa of thia copy which may ba bibliographically uniqiia. which may altar any of tha Imagaa in tha raproduction. or which may significantly changa tha uaual mathod of filming, ara chackad balow. BColourad covara/ Couvartura da coulaur I — I Covara damagad/ D D D D Couvartura andommagia Covara raatorad and/or laminatad/ Couvartura raataurAa at/ou pelliculAa r~n Covar titia miaaing/ La titra da couvartura manqua □ Colourad mapa/ Cartaa giographiquaa an coulaur Colourad inic (i.a. othar than blua or black)/ Encra da coulaur (i.a. autra qua blaua ou noira) □ Colourad plataa and/or illuatrationa/ Planchaa at/ou illuatrationa nn coulaur □ Bound with othar matarial/ Rali4 avac d'autraa documanta Tight binding may cauaa ahadowa or diatortion along intarior margin/ La r9 liura sarria paut cauaar da I'ombra ou da la diatoraion la k>ng da la marga IntAriaura Blank laavaa addad during raatoration may appaar within tha taxt. Whanavar poaaibla. thaaa hava baan omittad from filming/ H aa paut oua cartainaa pagaa blanchaa aJoutAaa to><^!* d'una raatauratlon apparalaaant dana la taxta. rnai: loraqua cala Atait poaaibla. caa pagaa n'ont paa At* filmAaa. L'Inatltut a microfilm* la maillaur axamplaira qu'il lui a it* poaaibla da sa procurer. Las dAtaiis da cat axamplaira qui sont paut-Atra uniquaa du point da vua bibliographiqua. qui pauvant modifier una image raproduita. ou qui pauvant exiger une modification dans la mithoda normale de filmage sont indiquAs ci-dessous. r~~| Colourad pagaa. 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Additionel comments:/ Commentairea supplAmentairaa; Pagination SI followt : (337V 392 p. Thia item is filmed at tha reduction retto cheeked below/ Ce document eat filmA au taux de rAduction indiquA oi-dei ^H 1«X 14X ^9X 22X 2IX 30X ^^H y ^H 1 12X m Wk a«x 2IX 32X Th« eopy fllmtd hw has been rtproduead thanks to tiM flMMTOsity of: N«w Bruntwick MuMum Saint John L'oxomplairo fllm4 fut roproduit grico i la gAniroaiti da: Naw Bruntwick Mutaum Saint John Tha imagaa apftaaring hara ara tha baat quality poaaibia conaMaring tha oondMon and lagibillty of tha original eopy and In kaaping with tha filming contract apaelflcatlona. Original coplaa In printad papar eovara ara fllmad baglnning with tha front eovar and anding on tha laat paga with a printad or llluatratad Impraa- •ton, or tho back covar whan appropriata. All othor original coplaa ara fllmad baglnning on tha firat paga with a printad or llluatratad Impraa- •ion. and anding on tha laat paga with a printad or llluatratad impraaaton. Laa Imagaa aulvantaa ont 4t* raproduitaa avae to plua grand aoln. compto tanu da to condltton at da to nattat* da Taxamptoira flimA, at an eonformit* avac laa condltlona du eontrat da fHmaga. Laa axamptolraa origlnaux dont to couvartura an paplar aat Imprimte aont fllmte an eommanoant par to pramlar plat at an tarmlnant aolt par to damlAra paga qui comporta una amprainta dimpraaaion ou dlNuatratlon, aolt par la aacond plat. aaloR to oaa. Toua laa autraa axamptolraa orlglnaux aont fllmte an eomman^nt par to pramtora paga qui comporta una amprainta dimpraaaion ou dllluatration at it tarminant par to damlAra paga qui comporta una talto amprainta< Tha laat raeordad frama on oaoh mierofleha •haN contain tha aymbol — ^^ (moaning "CON- TINUED"), or tha aymbol ▼ (moaning "END"), whichavar appUaa. Un daa aymbolaa aulvanta apparattra sur to damlAra imaga da chaqua mierofleha, saton la caa: to aymboto «»• aignifto "A 8UIVRE". to aymboto ▼ aignifto "FIN". Mapa. ptotaa, charta. ate., may ba fllmad at diffarant reduction rattoa. Thoaa too large to ba entirely ineluded in one expoeura ara fllmad baglnning to tha upper left hand comer, toft to right and top to bottom, ae many framee aa required. The foHowtog dtograma lliuatrata the method: Lee cartea, ptonchee. tableeux. etc., peuvent Itre fllmie i dee taux do rMuetlon diffArents. Loreque to dooument eet trop grand pour Atre raproduK en un aaui cllch4, II eet ftlmA A partir da I'angto aupMaur gauche, do gauclia i droite, at da haut en baa, en prenant to nombre dtmagae nAceeaakw. Lee diagrammee suivanta IHuatrant to mithode. i-§:i.- ti i t 3 ^. • ♦■ : • 6 / PROVINCIAL .30^115 NEW Exhibition Building, OPENED AT FREDERICTON, QcTCBSS 5tE| 1859. 636 V iXli^Kjfxi h C ':im<^- ■ ■ r .fr»v p. W i) ' % y •fi ,«^:m^: "1' "^ \ m ^ i yn^ iwviiil i||gT£T¥TBD ATTREDEHICTOH. N. B...AyflOST tft^p. W^^HtW i'.in o/.u,|^|*|i0(^||t<^Hi8^ Honor. MK..Jiwwc|ii Sj|«m;'-;i:>.») " >(-■: i^*y» 'NoiltHUIlBKBLAND, - - fi «/ «fc an, •^Afl^ .1?^ 'v') fs^si'p?:™!??'" f^H^^smiifm^at^ ') ACT OF INCORPORATION. . "*. M» Act to ineorponUtt." The N«# BraMwiek Sbeitt}; tor the enooaramment of Agrieaftaiv^ . H^DOM HanaGMMf*»-aitriCeai««reellirgigbeai tlmiPrdf^t" :||lir^ij|pgufaiteandpro7idl!e ferthemioe. Pa$$«d 26th J^pril, 1860. '(WHEREAS James Robb, Robert* Chestnut, Robert D. James, *^iRobert Jardinei Jant^ f Bipwn, > Calvin - Lf< /^athewaiy ,• WUIiain '^Fothaj, Allen C. Evanson, the Honorable William' Crane^ Williain ''M'Leod, Franois Ferguson, pugal4;^St||pyKa|r^fre Office of the tPfovincial Secretary, qn or before the first iThunday in January annus(lly, a statement of its pnxseedings in <jects 6T the said. Society, in such place as the said officers may Ht\6tt and appdnt, with convenient. passage ways to and about the same, on thydaysfoir heading the said show andjrair,or other extiibilion^as aforesaid, within which bounds no persqn shall be perroittedto enter or pass, unltH ia •conformity with the regulations of the iaid Society. [,1* . yi. And be it enacted. That if any persCn shall, contrary to the regulations of the said iSooiety, and aner notlee tbereof> eiktM or jMaa 540 V h within ^9 bounds iioWJ lie 'ihall f6^m a 'sUtii ti^' e^tiJ«diM» m shillinjn, to be T^povetedhMi'iiiff *^it\t^ 6( tmfihkte \ifh6 Whiit Wvii jutikdictibn tberebfj aiiid'^tt fih«s^^^edov«red>shaU be faid'4ver h^^e said Jbstiiie of ^hd^'PlMtce tofhd l^rcfasflvep^of the said JB^qiet^, ;»Wardrtb6 Wnds onhd'^iid Socteiy. ^^'' f « '^^ -a /yr. ' ' Mt^Prov/ded^i^^^ it^faWt^d, teit^iithltf^'iti liifeAot ^Q^iitei^,^^shalf.aut^^^ the ^ai^^^iety to tSctfdpy orliicfudd Kf^tHiti ^f^^o^pd? )y%;li ii ma/fix fdr tiie blifipbse l^foV^tild, the haiid^lFliny p^fjspn ,^i?lwut his cpi^sie^^ tb odcmpy'any jiUblic i^tl*ferW'hl|;hwil)r ,u p^fia^ manner iaisib (Q(1i)struct the 'public' •ifee'ftiWbbf.'' ' ' - ]iriJI. AM i}f i en^ted^Wat iliis !A!ct'sfaall iioiiitl?^ iti -^ until the firit diy ofHay Wlucjb willWe in'th'4 Wat'bfWlibW thousand eigbt liimdrediiid fifty tW,v ' ';r^ ^ ■ tmic>\ti. Ap Aet to alter and amend «n*Aeti intituW An Act'to inoupdraif the'Tfeto' 'ir^tkiiiaidk''Sf6iiilt fir tha tnamragmnentof AgricuUwe, SMki HUtifufdtittrh'faid CWiMW^tf tHrohghmtl'tlm ^." J^y;^he,^boye ttJentipiied'Act tp tHd N^w'Brtfii^wibky^fety folrithe ^/(t'qfunpil ,an^ Assembly; "jtihat th<^ second section of thie kbbve'; Wtn- atlQQed Act be and the same |s hereby repe^^ • ' II. And be it enaotedfTbaty^hcnever, th^ saiq Society' s^aif m|ike I sect the Soci be a forc< iMP4 ^-.^^«^^i'?dthe. ^.Wc)osin^ the I * ^Jl8tr^^)rbil|^e, „ihe j^^ Sociely* it 'shall Brid ' may bef lawful 'kt the • Lleiiifdflant ^jQ^^rj^mw or Afeiniaili^toi'.oi^ ihe'Govei'nriierit' fbf thtt' time bWkig.'^y r^m^jm ^iie a^vici^Vnd cbiiseiii' ot the Eke^utire Gdtihcilrt6*'iMue ^^ bjSiWaiyant to tbe Treasurer of the, mVJnce' iii faiHour b!F the IVfea- surer of the said $ociW;'f<>r t>;|V^'tli^''^aibtinfft^^ ^ifo subscribed a.ndpai'cl as aVres^id • 'pMdedal^^ayi^/ihitftft^^^ t^S^if^ ^Q,|)9 1^ Mid'ISl>b1etyteand'Conun9lt«lf"'9t4(h ^i Qi^ ft ,f!fi»cX^9 hy t)^e l^ieutepant Goverhbi^ Legislative Council miA As^^bly > iT^^t i?f^4.^?'^ ^^^^. ^P^ i?^*^*^ i*^ ^^^ thirteehtb ' year ■;9f:th{^ Ij^^ign.of .Her.jr^spnt .T^aje^ty Queen Vic't^ An ^fikfo,mcoi;^pr.(£^p^^^ ' ^'6det^fir ^Ht iOdoUragement J tf) j^^imitwr^^ \ tioffif^ p^^^ufaciure8 tihd pdM^i^e ' ^^intghout the fff<9!^cfai^ildh re^iliit^tei^^^ the iam'i Siikp an Att riimd^ififidjpgfis^d tin, j^he ,ip'ur^p4^i" X®?^^ P^ ,*^ same | Reign, inti^lld An^lpti^ Q^^r.fanti a^^jif dn^ct infit^^^^ Apt'W incorparMe 'i^^^$fO!iJSgunStipiQk Sofiietujor, the. encoura^et/t'eiii iif AgrM . ' Hem^ rJ^Uvffjifairtuv^s gftfl! v^^n^^r^e , ilifougUoui tHis -Proiihcei Wi^d (o regulate ^nd propide^jpt^^ thejafnCi he and tHe gftniy jtr6 4i^reby cdn- itinued And deQlared.jtq bcj in f^rceuptit^b first day df Jifay which will be ii^ the year, of our I^ord qAe.thoussind eTgbt bbndr^d and fifty- 8B flJnsfti/iffi if , f^ I I ■ i i ^ ■»_ .*^ ♦ ■ ."■"-f" •^f^k^j t-^iyrxf ' ^t\J}ll Y ^vno ..,,1^ f>yt mht onk, ^di W^^ouJii^i^ii;i,:,,%, 00^ .rrM H,n hum. t«.b ^.-mho.^, ,dl.)..^po;^^ l.m^l, «4 IHK'>«7jUV ki 4,i> k1 .M nmPOftT OF ANNUAL MEETING. ,,nf>^ :; The adjourned Annual Meeting; of tlie Society was held in tKe ^County Court House at 7 o'clock, p. ml, on Tuesday the lltti "day of January, 1853. acKT The Society was called to order by the President, Mr. Jukico , Stre<;t} who, thereupon, addressed the Meeting as follows : — " Gbntlbmbn, — .As the period for which I was eleQ^4 your i aident,clo3es on this the day of ydur Annual Meeting, I feel it r^bt .before leaving this chair to address you shortly on the subject of the proceedings of tlie Society durinv die past, year V bifi' tbis task has been renderid comparatively light to me<»fiit>;1i the very Able and elaborate report that has.been drawn up for lhb,Execuftivef Committee by our talented ^nd energetic Corresponding Secretary, Dr. Hobb, 7 which will, be re«d to you by himself; and I rtiust bere observe, th«t |-l consider not qply the t^xecutive Coipniittee, and tb6 Sticiety .^^eaer me to say more here, than that the Exhibition proved eminently successful, and I believe far more so than was expected, and afforded the means of a display, at one and the same time and place, of the various internal resources of the Province, that could not have been accomplished in any other way, and which much exceeded not only what the people of the Province themselves seemed aware of, but also what strangers had any idea the Province could produce ; and will, I feel coufident, be productive of all that future good in its resulu (that was looked forward to by members of this Society when the <«cheme was determined on at the public meeting held in October, tR5l ; and we have thus made a beginning in carrying out ibis leading object of primary interest in our institution ; its great success, i <( m_ 343 '1^: llrM$t,'wi)l enable us to follow it up, by r(;giilar periodical Show* and Fairs in different parts of the Province, hereafter. But these exhibitions arfi, I find by experience, attended with a heavy expense to get, them up ancj, parry tbein through in a way to do credit to tbe country, and to make them so attraoiive as to draw the attenihinc'e, not only of people from all tb^ distant parts of the Province, but also of straueers from other coun.tric^ar-'tbo lattjer. I, consider an object- of great importance. . , ''■■..■ :.\:-:-- ! - '^ro. onH. f*.5.»^ "It wiU be seen by the proceedings at this quarterly general meeting of th« Society, held on the 7th of April last, that A)r the reasons therein stated it was determined that it should be left to the discretion of the Exieontive Committee to make such appropriations for the different objects 'then in view, including the Exhibition, as they might d«em exp^d^nt, under the circumstances, which would have to be governed by the amount of funds they might receive, and all the funds of tho Society werethereby placed at our disposal to carry out the objects in view. The private subscriptions from the diAerent Counties proved but of trifling amount, except in the County of Yofk, but liberal grants were made from several County and Pistrict AgricUltufai'Societies, out of their respective funds, in aid of the underCiiking, which in some measure made up for the want of private subscriptions. These, with the Legislative grants, and the money received for entrance tickets, have supplied us with funds sufficient to cover till the expenses of the Society fpr the year, with a small surplus, as will bo seen by the Treasurer's ;^ccountf/; 'h^p „p:|f,,vV,^^^^^^^^ ,^ " Among the expenses of the year it will be seen, that in addition to what the Exhibition, itself has cost, a heavy item in the expenditure b for printing, which the interests of the Society necessarily required. The last number of our Journal consisted of 125 pages, and 4,000 copies WQre printed for gratuitous distribution ; and the amount of premiums a\yarded, also forms a large itetn in the expenditure. But gi;eat as tbe expense has been, I trust when you 'consider the benc' 6cial results, you will think the money has been usefully applied, and that we have not abused the trust confided to us. It must also be recollected that a large portion of the expense incuri'ed in the erection and ornamenting of the buildings for the Exhibition in a way to make them attractive, has been paid back by the amount received for entrance tickets. But still we are not prepared to recommend the repetition of such Exhibitions oftener than once in every three years, not only on account of the heavy expense, but also from the timely notice to parties intending to compete, required, to prepare for the same, and also for the additional reason, that they would lose their attraction !^nd effect by being repeated at periods too close together ; 9^^ I. shoul^ 8tronj|ly recommend that, in future, tbe time tad place \ for holding the same, ihoufdbQ determined on at least 18 nVcMii^hi or Ji ye^rs previous iheireto, arid nbtice to this public y;ii^eii1b6k-edr; for although fijeat's notice. was given of the^bnie yiti hav^e had, (tlWy of , th^ niiecbanics ill the |^rov^inc'e,' dlTered Inidthing ft)r cdtdpelHio'ii, giyi(>g as a reason tliai 'the^ had not h^ad' time to pVepisire any'thitig, f^om the shortness of the not?ce, without li^'gi'ecting the private' ord^fn they had to fulfil ; and it has been tirgecl upon us, that longer notice should be given. It may be even possible at some future tinf«f, when the railways dre in operation, to meet our neighbours in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, in friendfy ctimpetition at somfr ceritrai place convenient to all. ' *' ''i'^> «**«J!i:ui:.''j'. ,>r.A' u h-.o«i,» ui-yisff; • "Although this Exhibittoii hias been- the pifhiar/ andv j^rlnQipa object of the Society fo^ the past year, and has made it a very busy and, lahorious one to the Executive Committee, it has, not been the only object of our attention. Several Valuable Essays having been received on the subject of Farm Management, on Orcharcb, and the Management of Friiit Trees, and on the Growth of Turnips, from competi.toi*s for the premiums offered by- the Society^ at their qoarte^ly meeting of the 22fl of April, 1851, the same have been reported on and the premiums awarded, which were procured ami delivered to the respective parties by Hid ExOellency, in public, at the o4ose of the Exhibition, and the Essays ai-e pilbiidhed in the third number of our Journal. Valuable reports from the several committees appointed lo report on the Breedihg and Improving of Farm Stock— on the Breeding and Management of Pigs — on Agricultural Warehouses and Agencies — on the Provincial Agricultural Statistics — have been made and are published in the last number of our Journal,' which are all well worthy the attentive perusal of persons taking an intei'est in those subjects, tt will be also seea by the publication in our last number, tdat a communication ^as in June last opened betweei^ tlis Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Conimel'ce, «n England, and this Society. The object of the English Society in making this communication, is one that I think of very great importance to us, and may prove of serious benefit in the result. Their expressed object is ' to consider th? best means of making that Society useful in advancing the knowledge of the resources and capa- bilities of the numerous British Colonies in all quarters of the \^orld, nnd in furnishing the Cplonies themselves with such information as may be required on subjects connected with Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.' In this communication was enclosed statements explain- ing their constitution and the objects they have in view in opening a correspondence with similar Societies in the Colonies, for which a com- mittee of their members appears to have been appointed. These documents were immediately taken into consideration by the Executive j^^ ._j .1 r^ . j:.~ c.^»>*_. vxuiiiiiiiiiev, niiu mo v^uiicapwi • <.M MaMJk^A^kM A^M kjcvuuiiii y waa uliccivu iu WrSia Sn s 345 ad, tritifiirjr !ilpelttiafn, iny^thirtg, ateordet^ ger notice nnef, when iva Scotia net ceiitir^l prinqipa 'ery busy been the ring been , 4nd the lips, from qoarteifly ported x>n livered to I close of lumber of ip pointed — on the ouses and eed made h are. all ntei'^st in our last weeiV tlie Dnimefce, Society ery great ie result, iking that ind capa- he ^orld, nation as tares and 3 explain- )pening a ch a com- These executive r vriiia an answer, expressing our readiness to enter into their views, which have all been published in last number, and no doubt have been, or may be read by you all. To our Secretary's letter he has lately received the following satisfactory answer : — >iiiij 1 Wilt-' i .4 *«.« V. J 43^ ■ 'i/t*. *'• »J»!i<\" 'v ■^:.m-:^-;^}^'>t^^<^^ "'SociETT or Arts, Adelphi, Lond'on, 23rd JVocemftcr, 1852. (( < Sir, — I am instructed by the Colonial Committee of the Society of Arts to acknowledge the receipt oi your letters of the 24th of June, forwarded to me by the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington. The Com- mittee feel much gratiBed by the zeal and spirit with which their proposal has been met and seconded by the Council of the New Brunswick Society for the encouragement of Agriculture, Manufac- tures and Commerce. They confidently trust that the correspon- dence will hereafter lead to valuable practical results. The Com- mittee will be very gl^^d to receive the report on the Exhibition as soon as it is prepared. In the mean time, and not knowing in how far the following suggestion may be rendered necessary by this report, I am desired to make to you the following suggestion, a similar one haying already been made to all the other Colonies. " * The Committee consider that it would greatly facilitate future inquiries if you would be so good as to have a general list of natural productions and raw produce prepared and sent to me. ?Ohis list should include, as far as possible, the name of every substance, whether mineral, vegetable, or animal, occurring or being produced in the Colony, whether used nnd known in commerce or not, indeed it is in fact even more important that the list should include the latter than the former, as the chief object which the Committee have in ▼iew is to become acquainted with those Colonial productions which are not yet known in commerce. It would be of advantage if, in the eoumeration of these substances, the local or native names were given in addition to the English or European ones, accompanied by memoranda of any uses to which the substances are applied, and of the probable facility with which they could be supplied in large quantities, should a demand arise. " * If there are, however, any productions not at present articles of commerce, the value of which you are desirous of having ascer-' tained, I am desired to invite you at once to send them over to the Society, and they shall immediately be brought under the notice o( competent persons for practical examination and report ; as in so doing it is far more satisfactory to make trial of any new substance . on a manufacturing scale; it will greatly facilitate the labours of the Committee if you will send large samples, say of at least a half B 346 huttclred weight of any i^tn, resin, oil, dyestuff, fibre, ornamental wood, and at least ten pounds of any metallic ore or stone. „.,' - " ' I am, sir, yours very faithfully. ' "^; "'EDWARD SOLLY, Secretary. "^ "« J. ROBB, Esquire, •« « SecMtary Society of Agricukim Mid Uommcrce, Fredericlon, N. B.' « I think, gentlemen, we must all agree in the opinion, that great advantages to the Province may arise from the kind of communication proposed by this letter, and the extensive information and assistance in our own objects we are likely to derive therefrom. The officers^ of their Society are composed of noblemen and commoners, taken from persons of the highest rank and standing in the mother counitry, both for respectability, science, and general knbwledge, and we have never had so favorable an opportunity eted v'uii any there exhibited of the same kind; and ts it is an object of s^ious import that samples of our grains and roots should be seen, that they may be correctly judged of in the mother country, it would perhaps be more advantageous that we should be repre- sented in the Dublin Exhibition .than in that of New York, if we should be conGned to one only, especially as the agent of that informs u^ that the Commissioners in Dublin would he willing to beaf a pro- pprtion of the expense of iransporiing contributions from the Colonies. j will now read two letters from the agents of the jespective directors ofihese two intended Exhibitions :— « '6t. John, Sth OUohtr, 18S«. ''■'" 'Dear Sir, — During my late visit to Dublin, I was appointed ^ the Commissioners ibr the Exhibition of 1653, to be held in thaC -City, their Honorary Correspondent for New Brunswick; The papei^ giving me authority to act in that capacity, together with printed forms for distribution, ^c, are coming out by the next mail. " * lu :the mean time, I take -the liberty of requesting you, as Secretary to /the Provincial Exhibition, to inform me whether in your .opinion contributors would be willing to send their articles jaow under exhibition across the Atlantic. " ' Having but just returned from Great Britain, I regretted n»y :inf making known to the mother country our natural 4?esources, agricultural inventions, and mineral treasures, will not be thrown away. " < The Assistant Secretary to the Commissioners in Dublin informed me that they would be willing to bear a proportion of the expense of transporting contributions from the Colonies, and the poor display made by our Province at the Grand Exhibition of 1861^ Anders it still more desirable that every advantage should be tak«B of facilities so freely and kindly offered, i' n 'A vt'^ ..lii )'ur; vfi 1 W'"/«« I am, dear sir, your obedient humble servant, « ' ROBERT MORRIS HAZEN. -^ * JtftMss RoSB, Eiqalr*. M. D., rj>r)* «< < fitcriiary to Provincial Exiubitioa.' 'i'\*'i III} ill ■• ;)J;i .1. Washinoton, D. C, 6fh Sept., 185«. National Hotel. •■""., -v * '"Siii,'^I beg to aolicit your kind attention to the enterprise, a copy of whose Circular I herewith transmit, and for any further tMnmben of such, or for any other information you may require, refer you (o the Board, who, if addressed through Wm. Wfaetten, Esquire, :69 Broadway, their Secretary, will be happy to furnish you tharewith. SiB ^^^M 1 1 have been appointed by the Board as the Special Agent to visit and Elicit the interest of Canada and the other British North American Colonies, and am at present here to receive the sanction of the Hon. Executive Committee, under whose auspices, and with whose special introductions and commendations to the Governors of those respective Provinces 1 shall personally visit Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, ''"f^ -}" " "^nuoori -^* uiuoii^ ' *' * There is much interest felt here in your Provincial Exhibition, to be held in October next, and I beg, through you, as tbt Secretary of that enterprise, to lay before its directors, and call their special attention to the World's Fair at New York. It will be unnecessary to speak of the great mutual advantage to be derived from a creditable representation of the British North American Pro- vinces on this occasion at New York. The opening will be an occasion of some ceremony. The President of the United States and other high officials will honor it with their presence ; the Governor General and Lieutenant Governors of the other Provinces will have invitations to attend, and the opportunity will be perhaps the best that can ever be afforded (or personal explanations and friendly adjudica- tions of the complex question,, pf j'eciprpcal t/r^d^, bptwee^^^^l^e Provinces and this country. ,;., -^ „*.-., . I'j. . ,! *'^ Any corqmunications addressed to me, care of Wm. Whetten, Esquire, Secretary, &cc., 53 Broadway, will be kindly acknowledged. " ' 1 beg to refer you to New York Albion, 4ih September, 1852, JHOtbipg this matter. ■ui u.(T Hii. ^.,, " U remain your obedient servant, ....,,1;^.- «' JAMES WHITMAN. ffi Oatio 9. Kkrb, Etquire, ;(l 'Secretary PruTincial Exhibition.' ' V. -If-.. if. -o- f' From these letters you will be able to judge what is best to be done, and perhaps some gentleman present will, in the course of the evening, propose a resolution on the subject for the consideration of the meeting. My own opinion is, that it is a subject that should be taken up by the Government, and a recommendation submitted to the Legislature for pecuniary aid. " I think it necessary to call your attention also to a report made by Mr. Professor Jack, on the subject of existing difference in the si^e of the half bushel measures used in different places in this Pro- vincei which is as fpl)Q\^8. (-r •- ♦^»:*nMi'*i 'u u<^u/u>ii« C "* King's College, Fredericton, iwit-J/i >'»i )(.'» (..IS iwpjna-t i^ Ith October, 1853. m{>u (The Jury appointed to determine the weight of the grains shown at the Provincial Exhibition, having called upon me to examine two half-bushel measures, in the contents of which they had detected a 349 iai Agent to Wtisb Worth the sanction Bs, and with Jo?ernors of nada. Nova Exhibition, 'ou, as tbt id call their It will be be derived erican Pro- wiil be an I States and i Governor s will have be best that y adjudica- itween the . Whetten, lowledged. ber, 1852, •if- f.Vl '(l' 'MAN^ ■•.6-. est to be rse of the Bfation of hould b« mitted to ort made :e in the this Pro> ricton, IS shown line two tffoted a discrepancy of 1-32, it appeared to me, from the rough noeasure- ments 1 was able to make on the spot, that the smaller of the two, or that marked " County of York," and stamped G. MI. tl., on the bottom, was the Winchester, (by which the grain was all measured at the Exhibition,) and the other the Imperial half-bushel. As both the measures, however, are very irregular in shape, their exact contents could only be obtained by a much more careful examina- tion than [ was at the time enabled to bestow on them; but as corroborative of the above conclusion, it may be observed that the Imperial bushel actually exceeds the Winchester by 1-32. The Winchester bushel of 1601 (which Continued to be the English standard for dry measure up to 1825,) contained 2,124 cubic inches, though it was declared by the statute of th ) 1st William and Mary that it should be equivalent to 2,150. The Imperial bushel contains 2,218 cubic inches. .jjii!;- "^ " 'In the year 1786, the weighty and measures of this Province were ordered by an Act of the Legislature to be regulated " accord- ing to the standard of His Majesty's Exchequer," and since then no further action has been taken in regard to them. Some time ago, the want of uniformity in our weights and hieasures, hot only with those ol Great Britain, but also with kich other, attracted my atten- tion, and I prepared a paper on the snbjtf^t to lay before the Frede- ricton Athenaeum. I am therefore glad that the present practical illustration of the necessity of such (itiiformity is likely to induce a body as influential as the New BrunsVrck Society to move in the matter ' ••''-i""'i •'-■ -'' -'•■■■ ■-- -^-^ u_,ija'iu; ...j .,.- ;,.-...;.-.i,:4i- ■..■.-...t,< ^^='^J^^'S'*«;q'^««1^b;gehti(5m«b;ybufSmiiRii^ . mr..f. ...( ...r.n. :.> .■ « ' W B JACK •••Totl»txECUT.ytCo«MiTT«., '' ':^"-^'*-?i"»"»' .t4'ii.i *•<■««:»- *•• New Druunwick Society.* ^;luiSJilajsiv i. tmp>A .\ii f;iiiHn.iiit; ,K ., " Such a discrepancy in the measures as this report mentions, ought not to exist, and requires some Legislative enactment to equalize by law the weights and measures throughout the Province, and this Society, t think, should take some action to bring it under the notice of the Legislature at their next meeting. I hope, theretfpro, spipe resolution on the subject will be passed this evening. jj..,^J ., ,,. ...' ;;,;," I feel, gentlemen, that in justice I ought not to conclude these remarks without some honorable mention being made of those officers of our Society, who, in addition to our Corresponding Secretary, have taken a very active part in the labours attending the Exhibition. Mr. Fulton, our Recording Secretary, has had a great deal of work thrown upon him during the year, in the additional quantity of writing he has had to do, and considering his position in a public office, where his duties probably claim all his time during office hours, vw^- ■ > C : 350 tnusi laave made it aecessary for him to aitedid to our busiuess ait other times, and as he has done this gratuitously, be is justly entitled to the thanks of the Society ; he w(ls also, as a member of the Qooi^ mittee, very active in other labours during the Evhibitiop week. I have also to mention Mr. Kecr> who we all know has taken a very active and energetic part m promoting the success of ibe Society from its commencement, and has been most i^defaitigable jn his oKcrtioDs throughout the whole, year in the cause of , the Exhibitioii, and took unwearied pains ia securijng Acoonunodations ior strangers during the Exhibition week. Mr. Carman, Mr. Gregory, and }ir.. Beckwith, have also been all very active members of the Committ^, jind rendered most important assistAnca in various ways during, the Exhibition week, in receiving and taking chjarge of articles as .they arrivedt in arraiHging the sale of tickets of enti'ance, and making the entries of the contributions as they arrived. The (ion. E. Botsford,, the President of Westmorland Agricultural Sockty, Mr. J.ardine, of St. Joha, and various oth^r rresident-s of County Agricultural Societies, as members of the Execqtive Cpmmittee, we are mucb indebted to, for the readiness with which they gave, their assistance immediately on .their arrival here, in every way they could b^, useful^ 1 merely mention the names of a few who took a prominent part, as I cannot enumerate theo^ Jill, for ^b^r^ were many other?, ^hp afibrded us most useful aesistaoce, indeed there seemed to be a general desire in all to exert tfaeiuselves M> make th^ Exhibition go o^ well. But I must mentioQ Mr. Jaxdine in particular, as rendering niotf valuable assistance to us throughout, as well in the preparing for, as during the Exhibition, and, to whom I think the public at large owe their beat thanks /or bis valuable services. Mr. Citegory has made a special report of the arrangements he made as to the sale of the entrance tickets, a department left in a great measure to his charge, which report will, in itself, shew the value of his services in that respect, and I know he devoted a great deal of attention and time to it, which was necessary to prevent joss from confusion or mistake. There is one other gentl6il\an in particular, that .1 thinlc it right to make special mention of, though not of the Executive Committee;, particularly as from his holy cklliug in life we had no right to look for such services from him — I allude to the Rev. Mr. Churchttl, who Acted as Chairman of the Cemnftittee of Fine Arts, in (he place ofthe (One originally appointed^ and 'kindly assisted in superintending the Arrangement of the rooms in the Province Building, set apart for tihe furious productions of the Fine Arts; and the arrangemems th«ve •made were governed by so much good taste end judgment, that th6se tooms formed the greatest attraction in the whole Exhibition, and 'Were utiiversalfy admired for the bvauty, taste, and good order dis^ iplayed in the difitrlbution of the numerous articles th^e exhibited. ;^i r busiuess at ustly entitled of the Qoro^ op week. I aken a verjr •the Societj gable in |?ig GxhibitioD, tor strangers fy.end JMt. Committ^, during the !les as the/ making the i^. iBotsford., J,ardine, of Agricultural * are tjiucb '■ assistance i bp useful^ 3nt part, as tber;?, whp e a geberajl off welt tiring most ng fpf, as large owe las made a ^le of the is chargQj ^ in that id time to mistake, right to Jmrnitttc!, to look h»l, who loeofihe ding tbe rt for l!)ie lat tb6se ion, and d«i' dis^ thibit^d. For tbes6 ser^ces the Executive Committee felt greatly indebted to him and his able assistants, Mr. 6. Botsford and Mr. Wilkinson. "I think it right to mention to this meeting that some provision is required to be made for the safe and convenient keeping of the books, accounts, papera, and other doctrmenfs belonging to the Society, w'bich are now becoming too voluminoas to be kept at the private rooms of the Corresponding Secretary, as it » already attended with some inconvenience to him ; but this may be a subject for the Executive Committee to provide for^ and if this meeting is of that opinion, it can be left to them to attend to ; but these documents sbould be kept in some convenient place where members of the Society can have access to them. j- -'i "I now call on the Corresponding Secretary to read bis repott, after which, gentlemen, the Treasurer's account will be laid before you." *. -.fiQ' f-i Mi^. inU'-i^Ot^ .50 *;;? io''i-A.;aOM The Corresponding Secretary, on behalf of the Executive Com' mittee, then submitted to the Society the Report of the Committee on the subject of the Provincial Show and Fair, held at Fredericton in October last. On motion, the said Report and accompanying documents were ordered to be printed and published forthwith. The Treasurer read an abstract of his account with the Society for tho^ear 1852> and handed in the same, together n'itb his general account in detail and accompanying voucher, whereupon Ordered, That Messrs. G. Botsford, S. Babbit, and W. H. Gall, be a Committee to audit and report upon the same. Also ordered, That the said account and report be printed for g^eral dissemination. - Mr. Gregory, on behalf of the members of the Executive Commit- tee, resident in Fredericton, then presented the following Address to His Honor the President:—'- iiiuia;.j j^^... ., , ..v^ ,<. ;..,:( ,,; .f,i- " To the Hon. Judge: Street, President of the New Brunswick Society for the encouragement of Agriculture, Home ManufaC' iurcs and Commerce. " The members of the Executive Committee of the New Bruns- wick Society, before the close of their official existence, beg to express to your Honor their sense of the manner in wbich you have, during the past year, executed the duties of President of the Society, and Chairman of the Executive Committee. " We deprecate the imputation of formality on the present occa- sion, and beg to tender to you the sincere homage of our joint and individual respect for that ability and those high principles by which you have been guided in the discharge of your duties, which have been executed not only to our entire satisfaction, but in such a i f 352 manner as to bo the meaps of reflecting upon uf as ^, body ^ a, very considerable atnount of public^ credit. R}i(s,u'>i,i. fiwyo <«i *»dy, a very late Exhi- unremi^ing fgest a rigb^ tnplishment in you, who ur ot your I relaxation, >ui' ordinary istinguisbed for putting seemed to of wliat we n the work, 'eight with ition in the casions, we quailed our It thorough y meetings, precise and idomitable. Society the lay be the ndividualiy ress to yon your duty, , our con6- recording, appointed nature, so m and the thanks for assured of gift may ity for the H. His Honor then replied w foUoW*:*-* l^F .^\?f cated on my part.'* ■ f Ort motion of xht Rev. C. Churchill, the ^arlks of the Society were given to the President and other officers of the Society, Cor their very labor'ious exertions on behalf of the Society durinf tho \e%Ke\ I I i III I I I 3S4 ^'^ It was also resolved, That the best thanks of the Society were due to the gentlemen who drew up .for the Society the various papers published in the last number of the Journal. jj|i;,jeg .wit oJ v^ifl '^' The following gentlemen- were elected offiders of thd Sefciety fer the .year l853:-r— ■■"^•'k <■ '* '* ^:'^.■-iWi' ^l■j ui 'i;'..;;rr? i-.;:/.--.^ i..^'» _ i* ," * "".''''M'f '^'f^X. ^' •"''I^t-'^^'f' --->'■■' ji ni '''"L|t' <■ :*H '■^f i'ik. '■"r."''fl patron — Hks £xcelLcnct Sir EbiotriND W. Head, Bar6net. r>trtjR imp I^WUCHf Ht — His Honqr ,Mr« JysTic*: Street^ - ,'>?'of)3 R. Chestnut',' '■'' /^^ J. A. MacldficKianfr^' R.Jardtne, ''"'^ Hon.jl^ Batch,' ;^H A. C. Evanson,!' ' Bon. T. Giib^f, ''''''' C.L. Hatheway, 'r ja. E, Dibblee, ^?/ L. R, Coombesry'''^'. A. Barberte, M, P. Ply W^. Napierr YkCE PRESIDENTS: : >, ' f^fjcfd 'jri; To 5«n'>e Tf/o'-^ 'jm c St. John, ? ^'^^l^oy^m^fj^r^- Charlotte, /^^^l ^•"V'-^l'i'-" ':f^^'«"i^f^'' IklNG S, , • ., tt * / ■»■ ,*':■ »: , HUEciv s, ._ v.-_. ■,; !_ _ ;_ •..*;...:.•:,„„•. ♦■; SuNbURT, Carleton> Victoria, ' ' Restigouche, GloucesteH, Northumberland,' ' Kent, 'Westmorland, . Albert, V • , ;'oh' Io iivi' ..'Vi;." 'iw V'« Hon. V, IVarfc, Hon. A. E. Bdtsforct, Lieut. Col. Clarke.^ £< Corresponding Secretary — J. Robh^ M. I^i e^qi^e 'xu ..'!■' R&CORDINO SECRETARY' — il. Jtifton. qrr ^{jitjy;; ni b^{#B<; Treasurer — J. Gaynor. ,..,./.!;.; :..;u,,. no -w^fj o Nir?) 'i»L5'f'j Other Members of the Executive Committee — t). ^. Kerr,- J. A. Beckicith, J. Gregory, W. Carman, R. Gowan. ^.,^h^^ > ,j^f^^ ' The following resolutions were then moved and unanimously adopted:— ■ • '■"' " ■ -. .:. ' --:/,. ,.-^--. .; ^. Resolved, That this Society ''((oes not consider it adyisablp to nold liny Provincial Exhibition in the year 1853, but is strongly of opinion that the Province should be adequately represented at one or both of the Exhibitions to be held :n New York and Dublin : and further ■.»■■■ . . . ' • . -^ .• ^^, Aeaolved, Th£it a Committee be appointed to confer with the jr^iipvincial Government, with any other committees in the ProvincOj and with any of the Agents acting on behalf of the aforesaid E;^hiDi' tions, as to the best mode of carrying out the same ; and that Judge Street, tlie Rev. Mr* Churchill, Dr. Robb, and D. S.K-err, Esqtare, be the Committee. »v?;/iilo i-iflii brui nt^uia'SJ^I sUi ot najiij rjjw ^^^iRi$olved, That a cothmlttce of five members of the Society be i $55 ety were due rtoi|$, papers Society for *j B'aroket. heway,' '''^' nbes, ■^'"^'■ u Baufor^y Clarke.: ' y. S' Kerr,- nanimously )lp to hold ' of opinion or both ©r 1 further : with ihe Provinco^ id £]^hibi' hat Judge r, K^re, Society b« tppointed to collect, and make out a general list of all the Natural Productions and raw produce of the country hitherto discovered or known in this Province, with the name of every substance, whether mineral, vegetable, or animal, and whether used, and known. in com- merce or not, and any and what usesio which .the same or any of them are applied, and the probable facility with whicti they could be supplied in large quantities if required, Avith a vie\v to transmitting such list to the Secretary of the Society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commerce, in London, agreeably tP their request of 23d November last ; and that Drs. Robb, Toldervy, Hon. A. £. Botsford, R. Jardine, J. A. Beckwith, and William Carman^ Esquires, be the said committee. Resolved, That a committee be .appointed to take up Professor Jack's report relative to the discrepancy of weights and measures, and. to prepare a memorial to the Legislature at their next session of Asseml^iyj praying .that some legislative enaclinent may be made for regulating and equalizing the weights and measures thiioughout the Province; and further, if- necessary, that they be avi.thbrised to' draw up a Bill embodying any of the proposed improvements ; and further Resolved., That Professor Jack, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Beckwith, and Mr. Sim6nds, be the said committee. Resolved, That a committee be appointed -to consider how the annual reports of the various County and District Agricultural Socie- ties may be hereafter collected'and brought together, so that, from the combination of all, an idea of the actual progress of the Province :in agricultural improvement may be periodically given to the public ; and further Resolved, lliat Mr. Bec'kwrth, Mr. Gregory, Dr. Robb, Mr. Simonds, Mr. Jardine, Col. McLauoblan, and Mr* I^^ton, do cujq- -stitute the said committee. ,. .....: ..- ^t. ^. i.. ' . • Whereas an -improved knowledge of the treatment, and ailments of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine, is very desirable for the interests of farmers and others of this Province, and men of science and skill in this department have been hitherto unknawn here, and this Society having observed that Mr. A. Cuming, (a gentleman, lately from Scotland, and very highly recommended for his prnfeseional attain- ments and private character,) has been induced byttbe Saint John Agricultural Society to come out and settle in .this country, and that ■he is desirous of making himself useful in his profession to the Province at large ; therefore ^-i Resolved, That this Society regards the oflfer^oftlie eminent abilities and services of Mr. Cuming, as a valuable boon to this country ; and as additional means of making Mr. Cuming known and bis services aysulable^ that his letter to the Vice President of this Society aiMl I < S66 •stMiKiiiifls of ebaracter, eontaiDed in the last Saint John ^grioultUiral Report, be re-p«Wlihed in the forthcoming report of this Sooicfji!.> t^^t Rtnhii, That the Executive Cominiteee be instructed to proceed iinmediatelj to cati for sithseriptions and donations in aid of the Society for the ensuing year, in order to obtain the Provincial grant for tb» same. Resolved, Tha^ tJb« Corresponding Secretary, together with Messrs. Gregory and Kerr, be a standing committee for superintending the printing of the Society. /r^f.i';;,^.,^:,,,^ i;,:;;'';;* Resolved, That in furtherance of the objects of this Society by f» meeting of its supporters in good fellowship, and as tendin;^ t4> strengthen and advance the cause of agriculture, home manufaclt.tes and commerce, throughout the Province, this Society do niset ka*\ have a Dinner during the approaching Session of the |Legi!?!A^jt"e at a convenient time, to be fixed by the Executive Commitieb ; and in which the officers, members, and supporters of this Society, in different parts of the Province, with others feeling an interest in the aidy&,nc% ment of the country, are respectfti^ly reqiuested to join. ,'' '^'''' kM. h' ^xtr^cted from the Minutes. H. FULtON, Recording S^tref«rfi,:p uKvh .;»:<; '.;.'tu!'' ■ sJoifviii tint h'l! »'f!cfr i-;: rJKi fftr 'W^m soti 'lo -i-^i>V>rai\i^^;frldjiii£!>{3 Y-\sv-^i >;ii^^^^^^ /,•;>'!& ,-.!];';r> ^wmKid m .■!,/V mm^Hr(^' ^H Report on the PrOTincial Exhtblttcrai ol t8«l9« Gentlkmbn or the New Brunswick Society :-«■ Th« third Report of the Society, which was published in August last; fully detftiis the steps which had been taken up to that pevioii for holding a grand Provmcial Exhibition in Fredericion ; and tb« general plan therein sketched has since be«n carried o«t with the ■:| most con>plete success. The Society may justly be congratulated on ha ring eybHMted to the public in a manner not to be impugned or misrepresented^ "z true test and living picture" of the capabilities of the Province, and "tHe point of developraenl to which they bad attained" in tlie year Th6 late period of the year fixed upon for the Exhibition was a cause of some uneasiness, but on the whole it wc^ld have been hardly po^ibb to hare held it under a more favorable concurrence of crrcom- Ulances. The chances of unpropitious weather and the darkness of the evenings in October, together with the distance of the Grove from town, induced the Committee to bold the chief pan of the Exhibitran in and adjoining to the Province Building, instead of the Grove, as was originally contemplated ; and the progress of things fuUy justiBed the Conmiittee in this change of plan. Negotiations were entered into with M. Stead, Esq., Architect, St. John, who ^Innitted an outline of a building to be placed imme- diately in front of the Province Hall, and the whole was put into his charge, subject to the control of a Committee, consisting of the President, the Vice Presidents for St. Johi) and York, and the Cor- responding Secretary. The arrangement with Mr, Stead was con- cluded on the 3rd day of July, I' * . r^ *.- ^^^.^^^ ,?rHiH The Corresponding Secretary addressed letters tc the various Agricultural Societies, Mechanics' Institutes, Local Committees, Manufacturing Establishments, and individuals in varioun parts of the Province, from most of whom encouraging answers were received. He likewise attended and addressed public meetings in St. John and Fredericton, and personally visited almost all the Manufecturing Establishments of these Cities. Premium lists, advertisements, and addresses were published and disseminated freely, not only throughout the Province, but elsewhere, and an interest in the scheme was thug generally excited. Ir'i 7 .1' By the beginning of September, the Executive Conmiittee had assurances of very general support, not only in donations to the Exhibition fund, but also in fegard to articles for ExhibitifHi. ..^^ 368 r His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, and Lady Head, con- sented to assist at the formal opening of the Exhibition. Colonel Murray, of t|)e 72n() Highlanders, ptomised the attendance of the admirable Band and Pipers of that Regiment. His Honor Judge Wilmot consented to prepare an Oration. The proprietors of the public conveyances offered the use of them for the transportation of articles for Exhibition, aud to run them as often as possible at reduced fares. The Fredericton and St. John Telegraph Company allowed the graiuitoiis use of their offices for communications. The inhabitants of Fredericton offered to give up all the spare room in their houses to ensure the requisite accommodation for visitors, and to exercise a generous hospitality. The Press came forward in favor of the project. The heads of the various Societies, Fire Companies and Trades, assented to the proposition contained in « Circular addressed to them by His Honor the President, that they should assist in the Procession. In short, there was a determination evinced by all to make the Exhibition wee(c one great Provincial holiday. Early in September the undermentioned gentlemen were apptiinted Local Agents, whose duly it was to enter all articles for the Exhibition from their respective neighborhoods, and to forward a list of such entries to the Corresponding Secretary : — ni \> > •! n i » . j For Grand Falls, - - - Sheriff Bedcwith, , i . ; i * i < t Simonds (Carleton Co.), J. Jones^ Esq^ . ' ti,-.;... . .-// }> » j> I) » )* » it }y II }} Ji J) II II »i » n •»! Woodstock, York, - - - Burton, - - Maugerville, - Sheffield, - - Canning, - - Gagetown, Hampstead, Saint John, Saint George, Saint Andrews, Saint Stephen, Campobello, - Hampton Ferry, Sussex Vale, - Bend, - - - Dorchester, Sackville, - ^ Hillsborough, - Hopewell, - - Harvey. - - 111 111 James Robertson, Esq., ' - ' '" R. FulioHt Esq., and Dr. Robb, Thomas S. Hicks, Esq., t"l, -c^ C. L. Hatheway, Esq., J. Burpe, Esq., G. W. Hoben, Esq., ' Sheriff DcVcber, '^ : «■' Wm. Becd, Esq., - - ' ' ■« R. Jar dine, Esq., A. Q. fVetmore, Esq., • A Hon. H. Hatch, '^ Rev. Dr. Thom2)son, ' I Captain Robinson, R. N., ' ' George Otty, Esq., A. C. Evanson, Kfq., B. Botsford, Esq., M P.P., J. G. Lay ton, Esq., C. Milncr, Esq., " '\ J. Lewis, Esq., M. P. P., G. Calhoun, Esq., ■ < J. £,, VpHum, x^q., '.\ m *"sfi^l 359 For Buotouche, -.1 r» f> ^".i; rr ji Ricbibucto, - .".*i* »■ Cbatbam, - "f* >.»*».(;- Newcastle, ? • Ddlhousie, - - - - -Cambelltown, - - - I''. McPheUm, Esq., M, P. P., ^' Hon. D, Work, ,. - i'f-' James Caie, Esq.f m3v} Wv i^ iGriisr f P. Mitchell, JSj^.^tfirfnte tcV/ fVm, Napier, Esq., londuAl-^ JR. ."^imonds, Jr., Esq.,- .n.jiuu c't -<4. Ferguson, Esq. J : . ; ■ '" ■ At tbe same time likewise, the folloWing notice, additional X9 what had been already published with the Premium List, was put into general circulation :— , , '' "'••■f'^'^-- 't :r '*'.; "' ',^,.^.>f,..- M-K,;i.:l.,;-,,...-^> ).. ,« NOTICE, v»-,-,.^:«^t'i.';:^ :>i,,a!^^«>^,<"f .v= {.'"All persons having Articles or Live Stock for Exhibition or Competition, are hereby called upon lo enter the names of the same with either of the above named Local Agents, on or before TuiPsHay the 21st day of September, so as to enable the Fredericton Committee to make the necessary arrangements ; and the said Local Agents are respectfully requested to forward a list of all entries (except of Live Stock,) made with them to the Corresponding Secretary immediately after said day of entry. Although the 2d of October has been named as the last day of receiving articles. in Fredericton, Exhibitors are requested to forward all articles as soon as possible after the entries have been made. iijii.:!,' " Arrangements have been made for the free transmission of Stock and all articles from the head of the Bay of Fundy to Saint John, by Mr. Whitney's steamers ; from Charlotte County (via Eastport,) by the Creole; from St. John and intermediate places, to Fredericton, by the steamers of Messrs. Hatheway &i Small ; and from the Grand Falls and Woodstock, by steamers also, if the water is favorable. " Parties intending to avail themselves of (his privilege, must pro- cure a CertiGcate from the Local Agent that the articles to be so conveyed have been duly entered for the Provincial Show. ^■■'t''-'r > " Aid to a certain extent will be given in other cases, as before published. " Articles may be stored free of expense in the Custom House of Saint John, and will be tnken charge of and forwarded from thence by Mr. George Sutherland. t;i •! - "Three days* hay will be provided in Fredericton for Live Stock. All Stock must be wholly under the charge and at the risk of their respective owners or their agents. Owners must likewise provide sufHcient halters. ' 'n"n'l ,n...'')- " Live Slock should be on the Show Grouuff, in Mr. Odell's Grove, at or before 8 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday the 6th ol October. They may be removed after 4 o'clock, p. m., if desired. \* >»Ajii«w*«i^ '«V - - •PiiotiiJsCt " Exhibitors are requested to affix proper labels and prices to all rannufactured artjcles entered for Sale or Competition. " After the Exhibition has b^en closed^» an Ruction S^le m^y ^ had if desired by Exhibitors, j" • w v » J^! ; ,; '; ■ ^^ _!; " Vice-Pr sidents of the New Brunswick Society, together witli the Presidents and Directors of Agricultural Societie? and Mechanics' institutes, are respectfully invited to attend on Monday, and assist during the whole of the Exhibition week. fi "The loan of Pictures, Ornaments and Curk>sities of all kmds, is respectfully requested. Every care will be taken of the saime, and the contents of the Exhibition Building will be insured -.vi^ 'nst fire. " The public are reminded that the Legislative Gr-:ius to the New Brunswick Society, are partly in aid of private s*\b3cripiions, and that the plan of the Exhibition is founded on the liberal support of the Provincial Society by the public as well as the Legislature. " Special Juries will be appointed at the opening of the Exhibition, who shall bo instructed to name a Chairman and S^retary from among themselves, and to award the Premiums under their respective classes. •- n.'r< )!: !•:;(. ** Agricultural Societies, Local Committees, and otherji, are invltbd to send in the names of competent parties (not exhibitors in the deportment,) and willing to serve upon the varraus Juries required as under. Juries are to report, in writing, on or before Thursday the 7th of October, at 4 o'clock, p. m. *' The following are the classes of objects for which Juries will be required : — 1. — Raw materials from the Mineral Kingdom. ni jjiX ' 2. — Machinery and Engines. .'> n u>!i;. ).. 3.— Stoves, Cutlery, Brass, Tin and Copper Work, i-.'im ■ 4.— Carriages and Vehicles of all kinds. .; ;,■.(!( l. (,,irr - 5. — Farm Implements and Tools. . !< T ,ri 6. — Woods, and Implements, and Articles mad6 of Wood. ,, T.-— Musical Instruments. ,. i »i,. ,!'• /, vi , , i. / k ;»* i / 8.— Garden Produce. , .) . .( '^., :j»i;i i. ^•■'ifrr■■ /'n.ji'.'. 9. — Farm Produce. jifiur iO. — Butter, Cheese, Sugar and Honey. ' . !> > ; ■. vl U.— Horned Cattle, t 13v— Sheep, Swine i 13.-»->Horse8, 14. — Ploughing. ese, ougar BU« rioncy. i - .k i •. vi tie, ■. I . I. J il • 1 - ■•■I'.ii.'.! T I 10 and Poultry, > To Report on WtdnetA^f. ^if 561 n tbb Secre> merits of the >itor. s on the part Wceiving a prices to all all ktnds, is 5 same, and «5 "nst fire. ■U..S to the ipiiong, and support of lature. Exhibition, retary from irrespective < are invited tors in the required as "ursday the ries wilJ be ctffaf. l5._Dpmestic Manufactures — WipoUeiij ,Linen ojc Mixed, Woven, ^^i>il u.>) .w Knitted or Plaited. * ^'' '*^^^C'^'^* ^vv^fu <. s-^ -> ^-if^ 16.— Millinery, Tailor's Work, Embroideiy, and all Needle Work. 17. — Hats, Caps, Furs and Furrier's Work, Dyer's Work. 18. — Leather and Leather Manufactures. 19 Soap, Candles, Bread, mu * rjj(i vi;//! 20. — Salt Meats and Fish, dried or preserved. ^^ " ■'' ■'•^^^ SI. — Fine Arts (except Embroidery, Sec.) 22. — Clocks and Philosophical Instruments. , ^ ; ^ ; ?y;; S3. — Discretionary, and non-enumerated articles." ^ .^j On the 25th September, the Executive Committee, which hereto- fore only met about once a week, resolved to sit every day during the week preceding the Exhibition, so as to overtake the numerous details connected with the undertaking. '-^ *^''"'' li ^ ■ i^-' c'lfl?' On the 28th, an arrangement was entered into with W. Thomas and J. Knowles, whereby the privilege of selling refreshments within the Exhibition Building and grounds, was secured to them. The Programme for the week, and the^rates of admission, at ,this time agreed upon, were as follows : — .jr/i .1. ;:,;iB PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK. ' ^-^ ^' ' 1 '' "Tuesday, October 5. ^' '^'-' "^ Procession — Benjamin Wolhaupter, Esq., High SherifTof York, has been appointed Grand Marshal. Societies, Companies and Trades, under the direction of the Grand Marshal, and such Deputy Marshals as may be appointed by their respective Societies, &ic., to meet in the Grove at 9, a. m. ; start at 10. Exhibition to open at 2, p. m. ' >- wl^ Address to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor. Exhibition closes at 5, opens at 6, and closes at 9, p. m. Wednesday, October 6. Exhibition open from 12 till 4, and from 6 till 9, p. m. Cattle Show from 12 till 4. Lecture in the New Market House, by His Honor Mr. Justice Wilmot, at 8, p. m. . .' * ■ :i '.'! • ( ,'.*;r'''!»- ' ' Thursday, October 7. '"'* ' — ' Exhibition open from 12 till 4, and from 6 till 9, p. m. Sports in the Grove, to commence at 10 o'clock, a. m. Highland Games, Putting the Stone, Throwing the Hammer, Foot Races, Jumping Heights and Distances. ■i Ploughing Match to commence at 11, a. m. nA > .<_]''! t. \ .^ N. B. — Two ridges to be ploughed, each competitor ploughing Haifa r!d«;e on either side, and a full ridge in the middle. Furrow 362 I f ! Hi. u u ! I slice to be 5 inches in depth, by 9 inches in width, and the horse work to be done at the rate of not less, than one Imperial ^cre in ten kours. -r^S. -W..iy'f.v:ia;^«Wr^.Tr: Award of Juries at or before 4, p. m, ii,^.l bfj,? i^A?it*jr9». W,h; I Farmers' Dinner in the afternoon, j ,;? v';.}!;*) tjijoJ^- ~,CJ( Ball in the evening. >s, } ,jlf' - S^v Regatta to commence at 11, a. m. ^f'.'Ui- . n: oL^its^ia --.?, ' y Course — Same as above. Entrance, IDs. First Prize, £3. Second Prize, £1. No Second Prize, unless 3 or more Gigs compete. N. B. — The names and ages of the lads are to be given in at the time of entering. No Prize to be awarded to a crew having a laii above the prescribed age. r, ^, i ; ti Two-Oared Gigs. Course — From Gaynor's Wharf to Pickard's Mills and back to Ik* ^, ^ place of starting. , , Entrance, 7s. 6d. First Prize, £2. Second Prize, £l. No Second Prize unless 3 or more Skiffs compete. ■.'i&- mMsmmmmm Jd tfie JBohe I ftcre in ten ■ «- •• . > . ,"l — ;{9 >Band and S will be in c to placfr . I • ■" ■» acfc. ' ;2. - ■"t!'J I *' '; ♦ 1. •:% n at the g a larf ■. ., _, <■> to \U 1. «i> ^■*^i^ 363 Pttn< JRrtce. i'i>M -fi^^i'if!'-^- ^u i( Entrance, 5s. First Prize, £5^. Second Prize, £1. '^^f|^ No Second Prize unless 3 or more Punts compete. ^-i^*^ ■Hi.... »>,:.«•■, .-^■., ■;,-■<>„•.,•■(- iyonoe uaces. r . .... .ik ^j-ft.-.., ^_r.;i.«r. Birch and Log Canoes. Course same as for Skiffs. No entrance fee. First Prize, £1. Second Prize, 10s. No Second Pris» unless three or more Canoes compete. Birch Canoes. Course same as abov: ; -• i . 10. " Chinese Fan," composed of Brilliants of heavy reports, mingling with the reflections of colored Flower Pots. 11. " Two Telegraphs," meeting at a central station. 12. "A four-case Wheel." Rockets. 18. " The Mechanic's Arm," shewing the uplifted arm, hammer, , &c., enclosed wiih a wreath of green leaves in perfect imitation of nature. 14. " A six-case Wheel." Rockets. ' ''"'>• im»u .V; 15. " The Crown," in various colored fires of great beauty, and fired amidst a blaze of Roman Candles, filling the air with stars, concluded by a volley of Rockets. iue whole to be inierspet^cu with a MineS; Batteries, and other fancy articles. Tr; V HB if i ) f f i V I lit i m RATES OF Af)MISSION. Tickets for a single entrance, for Adults, Ditto ditto ditto fpr ChiMren under fourteen years, ' ;,7^-3 ^ > Ticket for the week, for an £xhitito'r. Ditto ditto for Children, - - Ditto ditto for all others, '■"'"' - ' - Family Ticket for the week, to pass Parents and their "• Children under age only, - - Hnifn; 1 ■ P^^ 1 s J m resp H m ^^' 3 9 m ^^ 2 6 m in"^ 5 » M atte UUJ io The m«nnbttrs of the Executive Coraroiitee were divided into various sub-committees, and as the non-resident members an'ivdd in Fredericton, they were drafted into the genei^l scheme. To Mr. Kerr was given special charge of the arrangements coiir* bected with the reception of visitors. Messrs. Gregory, Carman, and Fulton, had charge of the ticket and admission office. Mr. Beckwith took charge of the entry books, i'^f ' ^cl* uil < - , Mr. Carman directed the opening of the packages. Mr. Watts took charge of the arrangements in the Grove. Hon. A. E. Botsford, Dr. Robb, and Mr. Jardine, were a Corh mittee for arranging and placing the articles in the Exhibition building. i • ^ ' ,. On Friday the first day of October, a few goods begaq to arrive. On Saturday, the building itself, the Province Hall, the Grove, and the New Market House were now nearly ready. Strangers began to arrive, and a great many packages of goods from all parts were already in the building. • .'-< , — - ' On Monday the 4th of October, the Executive Committee met at 6 o^clock, p. m., and declared itself to be in permanent session for the week, within the Supreme Court Room. The general superintendance and control of the whole was under- takien by His Honor the President. Messrs. Jardine and Botsford, with the Correspohdihg Secretaryf were appointed a Sub-ExecutiVe Committee; and sundry Juries were nominated for service. The whole of Monday the 4th of October, was a day of unceasing bustle and business for the Committee and their numerous friends and assistants ; but by their united energy, activity, and good will, the chaotic mass of materials was rapidly disposed of in groups and masses of picturesque form and colour, but wholly subordinate to ine same rigorous and methodical classi6cation which characterized tba published premium list, ^y strict adherence to the same system, the instruction derivable from the Exhibition was greatly enhanced •—in faQt. without it the object of ine Exhibition would have besn L 365 eo 1 3 7i 3 9 2 6 6 » 10 ivided into arrirdd in nents coo- the ticket e a Com^ xbibition f to arriire. he Grove, Strangere all parts ee met at >8sion for as under* ecretarjr, y Juries iiceasihg > friends od will, tips and e to ihe zed ibo sjstem, ihanced ^e been greatly lost. It was at first intended to dlasiify the articles by tbeir respective counties, but after a brief attempt, that system wai abandoned, as scattering and breaking up too much the different add" ouequal contributions from tbeir respective counties. Until the communications and means of transport throughout the Province are much more perfect than they are as yet, it will not be desirable to attempt again any classification by counties. The pavilion or building erected for the Exhibition was deemed by all to be highly creditable to the talent, taste, and skill of the Architect. \ . ^ , .;:":;: '^5::^^;. ■^"'; ;:■'- ' v ■ ;^'-;'' ..:•■' ' "- '"'^ In future, however, it would be Well to have more oiffice accom- modation near the entrance— a door for exit as well as for entrance — and more convenience for inspecting and storing of boxes ; these points forced themselves upon the notice of the Committee during the progress of the week. ;f • : v :; V. '^ % ' ;,:,^ The chief pavilion was connected with the portico of the Province building on the one side, and extended across the enclosure 20 feet into the front street, which had been granted for the purpose by the City Council. The handsome front of the building thus became a 5'rominent object from the river, and served as a great attractidti to le thousands who were continually airriving by the steam6rd from iSiaint John and elsewhere. The pavilion consisted of ai lofty nave with two tower side aisles. The sides were of board, the clerestory was of glass, and the roof was made of canvas. .; . ^; The canvas was so Arranged that hereafter, if it be deemed neceikidry, those portions which covered the aisles might be used for the walb, iuiid those which formed the roof serve for the covering of oti6 single canvas tent. The canvas was i'ashioned and sewed by Mr. Gardner, Sailmaker of St. John, and we are happy to say that there was no occasion to call in the aid of foriiign tent makers, as we had at first iupposed might be the 6aSe. The length of the interior was 150 feet, the breadth 15, tind thft Height of the ridge pole 33. ^ , The front presented, beneath, a masisive histidated bdiie, above this rose foiir Ionic column^, {supporting an elaborate entablature, then a pedestal on which stbbd Britannia, 12 feet in height, supported by the Lion and Unicorn; and bearing a spear and shield standard ; the heijht of the spear-point above the ground wait about 65 feet. The words AoiiitcuLTiJlEiE, Arts, Science, and Commerce, Were emblazoned in large lettei-s, two on each dide of the principal entrance ; within, the whole space was divided into 20 bays, 10 on each Side, separated by gaily painted columns. The roof Was supported by Mine vaulted arches, whose lightneiis of structure and brilliancy of colouring proved extremely effective. 366 i>i \i ' \\ ■{ At each end of the building were spacious galleries, capable of accommodating about one hundred people apiece. The eastern one vas styled the Ladies' Gallery, and the western one the Music Gallery. These galleries were supported by rusticated arches, and the upper entablature by caryatides or colossal figures of men and women, each nine feet high ; the entablature of the western' end bore the Royal Arms ; the eastern one exhibited an agricultural trophy of sheaves of grain and agricultural implements. The main avenue was bprdered by fourteen pedestals on each side, supporting flowers, and near the entrance four young elms recalled the trees that graced the great Crystal Palace of the London Exhibv- Flowers and shrubs were also scattered abundantly throughout iton. the area and galleries, and gave a charming effect to the whole. Fifty or sixty flags floated lazily in the breeze above the roof, and reminded the beholders of the triumphs of Arts and Industry displayed within. J .,.,;; "' \ ,■.....', J.,, ».: . v; .','".-. /.^'^.'j'rr'l The chandeliers used for lighting the building represented huge winged dragons, cut in wood, and pointing respectively east, west, north, and south, with a brilliant flame of gas issuing from their mouths ; below, heraldic gryphons liberally disseminated, served to light up the well loaded shelves to advantage. The whole wa» tastefully coloured and festooned, and presented a coup fVail of brightness, cheerfulness, and harmony which satisfied the most fastidious, and worthily enshrined the rich aud varied contributiquf of the people. . Within the Province Hall, the Supreme Court, the Law Library and the Judge's room, were occupied as Committee rooms. The House of Assembly was occupied with hats, furriery, cabinet work, fine sewed work, decks and musical instruments. The Speaker's Toom was chiefly occupied with minerals, models, and philosophical instruments. The Legislative Council Chamber was used as a Pic- ture gallery. The Committee room was crowded with carved and gilt work, while the Clerk's room was occupied with embroidery, Berlin work, crotchet work, and all the fanciful productions of tho nimble fingers of the fair sex. The outer, or main building, was crowded to overflow with agricultural and horticultural produce, of every variety possible in this clime, and in all their manufactured forms, agricultural implements, tools, carriages, domestic manufactures, fish, cheese, butter, honey, leather, ropes, ships' furniture, paper — in short, it was such a display of substantial wealth as at once gratified the eye and satisfied the judgment of the many thousands, who in the course of the week came to see, wonder, and believe. The contributions in all amounted to about four thousand, and the iiuniber of exhibitors to nearly one thousand. It was originally intended to have bad a Catalogue prepared foi; capable of rn one was ic GaJlerjr. the. upper >men, each the Royal sheaves of each side, s recah'ed >n Exhibv- hroughout hole, roof, aiid displayed ted huge ast, west, om their served to lole wa» fi'ceil of be most tributions Library Js. The et work, Speaker's >sopi)ica[ s a Pic- ved and Jroidery, IS of th<» ng, was Juce, of factured actures, Da per — gratified who in and the -'fe 567 the opening of the Exhibition, but owing to tfie lat<' ss of ihe afrivafs it was found impossible. The Prize List, which ijrms part of this Report, indicates a considerable variety of the articles which attracted attention, and although it is by no means to be regarded as compre- hending a tithe of the articles entered for Exhibition, still, on th» whole, the Executive Committee cannot recommend the publication of a full Catalogue now, so long after the thing is over. With our inexperience in such great Industrial Festivals, it was found difficult to be prepared for the amount of business which was precip- italted upon the Executive Committee, or to meet the continual calls upon their attention by the thronging crowd of exhibitors and visitors* Every member of the Committee was kept on the qui vive from morning till night, and had it not been for the liberal and hearty aid* of the officers of Agricultural Societies, Mechanics' Institutes, Local Committees, and of energetic volunteers from all parts, the pressure of business would have overwhelmed the Committee : as it was, withal, sundry thitigs and sundry persons may have been overlooked : bustle to a few may have sometimes seemed confusion, but, neverthe* less, an infinite deal of work was got through, and was well and use- fully got through, to the lasting good and benefit of the coUntryv'"<> By 12 o'clock, on Tuesday morning, the 5th day of October, almost everything was in its proper place ; the Hall of the Exhibition was cleared, and the public procession took place. This was headed by the Band and Pipers of the 72d Regiment ; then came the Engines and Fire Companies of Fredericton, next the St. John Companies, with beautiful Engines, and then the Masonic fraternity. The Fire Companies wore, of course, their smart uniforms, and the Masonic brethren their official insignia and costume. The signal to start was given by the fire of a field piece cleverly handled by a corps of young amateur artillerymen, and the whole was under the direction of B. Wolhaupter, Esq., High Sheriff of York. After ma.'ching through the principal streets of the City, the dainty Engines were deposited in their proper quarters, and most of the gentlemen adjourned to a public lunchoon given in the new Market House by the Firemen of Fredericton. The doors of the Exhibition were opened to the public at half-past one, and at two o'clock His Excellency Sir E. W. Head, Bart., Lieutenant Governor of the Province and Patron of the Society, attended by a guard of honor of the 72d' Highlanders, entered the building under a salute of nineteen guns. His Excellency and suite were received by the President and officers of the Society ; chairs of state had been prepared for His Excellency and Lady Head, who, with a large party of officials and ladies, occupied the dais under the western gallery. The numerous avenues of the great hall were crowded with well dressed people ; the eastern gallery was occupisd I rl I 668 by thfl unifed choir of all xhe churches in this Cily, and in the western QD/e ,was placed the full Band of the gallant 72d Highlanders. The weather had be^ja somewhat showery hitherto, but for the rest of the day the sun /shone out most pleasantly. At this moment the instruments and voices together burst forth in the strains of the National Anthem, at the conclusion of whicn the Hundredth Psalm was sung with ^ccompftnim^ts in an aflmirable and most jmpiiessitV^B Wnne^ • . ;■ ;,^ ... ..^„a;.^..„:.. : ",.,.. ,. Au! His Honor Judge Str^^t,,the President of the Socieity, (attended bv the Qfficeis with their respective b^dgi^s,) now addressed His lElxjceil- lency as follows :— ~ " It has become my pleasing duty, yppr iEx.C(Bl|ency) as Presid^t of the New Brunswick Society and Ch^iipan pf the Executive Committee, to present to your Excellency thisrddress I hold in ipy band, and I can .assure ypu,3ir, tht^t I bav|9 se'^^m been called pn to -perform any public. duty that, has given me so much pleasure as tjie one I am now about to discbarge, npt only from the high respeqt and esteem 1 personally feel fpr ypur Excellency and liady l^e^ad, but also from the warm interest you both have always t^ken in evc'i'y measure that has had for its object the promotion of the p^bjic gppjd. With your leave I will now ri^ad the addri?i|s.'V , >' He then read the following address: — ^'v ^ v . f 4. ^^,,, v.' . >. ** To His Excelleruy Sir Edmund V7a.i«ki:r Head, Bart, Lieutenant Oovernor and Commander-in-' Chief of the Province of New Brunsunck, Sfc. SfC, , - ., ' ' ;~ .." " May IT Please Your ExciSllenct,— <*We,the Executive Committee of the New Brunswick Society, for the encouragement. of Agriculture, j^ome Manufactures and Com- MevCBf throughout the Province, on behalf of purselves, and the Sppiety |renerally, take tl^js opportunity of offering to Your Excellency pvr sincere thanks fpr your patronage, influential encouragement, and ^^bstantial assistance, given to us at all times, when require4 since our Society was formed, and in particular for the kind readiness with which Your Excellency has complied with our request, to attend here in person, to open this pur first F*rovincii>l Exhibition. " By the Constitution of our Society, and by the Act of the General Assembly incprporatiqg the same, we are authorised to hold Shows, F«airs, and suph Exhibitions as may have for their object the carrying out or furthering the purposes for which this Society was originally .pr|;anized ; and although the first three years of its existence are now just passed, we b^ve not, at an earlier period, been able to carry out this great and impprtant p^rt of the object of our constitution ; yet, we are happy in being ab]e to assure your Excellency that the Spciety hfis bppn . rap'{cily advfi,ncing in uspfulness in .various ether in the western pders. ut for the rest moment the trains of the redih Psalrn 3t jni^i>essive (attended by * His texp^J- as Presici^t i Executive hold in njy I caJ|ed op to sure as t]^ »igh respept L«dy liead, cen in ev^y ^Vb|ip gqp^. I^teuienant '« of JP^ew 'fc Society, apd Com- 9) and the itxcellency sment, and [fe^ since liness with to e General J Shows, carrying originally ' are now Jarry out on ; yet, that the ^s other 369 « wny$i apd we haye reiaspn io believe it is gaining, the confidence the public more and more every year, by ((xe valuable inibrmation ui tbemodern improvements ip the sciences of Agriculture and Horti- culture^ it has already been t^e rneans (through its annual reports) of diffusing among all classes pf the people^ and) after this Exhibition, we confidently hope we shall be able to extend that information V>; various other subjects, iprming other objects of our Institution. ^* This Society, therefore, has pot been idle during the three past yesfrs, but ha^i been rather (by its exertions) pi;eparing the way for this Exhibition, and in April, 1851) it was resolved that the Provin-^ cial F|)ir and Exhibition should be held in October, 1852, to carry out which, we were the more encouraged by the success that attended the oqe sfubsequently undertaken, by the.^resic)ept and Directors, of th^ Mechanics' Institute of St. John. iilVli^^rS'Sff ■^r''^ ■i.fT*^^ "Th^ subject, was again t^ken into consideration by a .general meetipg of (he members of the Society, called for that purpose in October last, when it was MPanimousIy determined, that the attempt shovld foe made, about this period, so as to give a year's notice to th?, puiblipi to prepare for it; at every ajubsequent general meeting of the membersi.a very warm and mianitnous approbation of the scheme was expressed, and great zeal displayed for carrying it opt^ It was next brought under the consideration of the Legislature, who also approved, pf it, and made a-special grant from the public funds, towards providing for the expenses ; the Executive Committee were fully empowered by the general Society to carry the plap' into effect ; and all the funds that could be raised for the object placed at their disposal. Every exertion has been used by us, to give and widely circulate, through all parts of the Province, the fullest informa- tion on. the subjepi, and a constant succession of printed publications, had beep kept »^ and extensively circulated in eve)-y direction, during the whple of the year past, showing our proceedings from time to time as they went on, with full notice of what was intended and required, in order to keep the public attention alive to the importance of preparing for it, and calling on them lor subscriptions and contribu- tions towards the expense ; as it has been our great and leading anxiety that the Exhibition should be one that would do credit to the natural resources of the Province, and the energy and industry of the people. Ivui/r yoflj;l^.!^,aj; 3|!| br.M*d to strcfeess* '^^ ' "These ano the objects the Society liasktept In view,andby'Whidli Ft has been governed in gettitig Up this Exhibition; and with ' siich prospects of adVan^tage to be derived from it, we trost the espencv incurred, will be generally considered well applied^ ' ' • •«: v- " The examiple set by our Mother Country, in the Ore4t Exhibition of Industry for the whole world, proved eminently successful, ahd has led to the adoption of the same mode for the advancement of natibnaf talent arid industry in Other countries; and forms ^Oh a precedetit, &9 we heed not- fear to follow, even upotl th^ very dimitlutlve scale (in proportbn) which wo now Offer to the notice of your Ekcelleocy and this large assemblage of persons here present. ' ".^/•' " We have only to add our sirtcere hope, that the WAiftti iritei^ti'W* know by experience, your Elicellehkiy and Lady Head always tako ill promoting the good of the people at large under your Governmerrt,' may, in this^ case> be etibanced by seeing them here ass^m'Med around you, in a praiseivot*lhy trial ht soperieiiiy in the vieirious branches of Sciende, Arts, and Industry, atid iri obtaining useful and amusing information from the collection of subjectET het^ ofi^red, as Well as joinfing ih the enjoyment of the lighter amusements We may bt able to furnish duiitig the week«^'j '*^ j^ifU^v; ..iSi vy^v^,^ lU -ivintViij 4) Aii»ff«»'! ts Excellency replied as follows r — • , , / ^ I ^ " GBNttiEMEN or THE EXECUTIVfi CoMMITTIJBjn ;rtion >. I and iWke ead»' 0," TSj.I . M.. i. sion— that which makes a man despair^ and that which stimulates him to fresh exertion^ " If we look to the past we ha>v9 no reasoa to be discouraged. The time is not far rerpoved when, the greater fart of ibe Hiver St. John was traversed only by the Indian and the Beaver. Tbe site of tho City of Saint John itself was a wilderness within the memory of one. or two person? novy jn, this room. Now, happy homes and cultivated ^Ids are sceii;i, on each side from St., Jphn to the Grand Falls. " If we look to the future, we may hope that the vast sea of forest which divides the Province into two parts, will be traversed by half .« dozen roads, each bordered by thriving settlements. The progress - « 1st, By what4hey do sfiow; ■ ^^r.j,i5 ^ n n;'vi^^»- ^<* - "3nd, By what they rfo not show^;^^" ■ ' "" " 3rd, By the contact and intercourse which they produce. :M<^'Wilh regard to what they do show, we must not be disappointed at the small number of productions of the Gne arts, or of ornamental manufacture ; such things cannot be expected in abundance in a. new <^i|untry like this. ;" There is no department of the Exhibition more important than that whbh relates to Agriculture, I ^fn gUd to sec those Agriculr tural Implements; snch a manufacture, is important in all countries, b,ut more especially in one where labour, is scarce. Yo^r first business in New Brunswick is to grow your own food, ^/f There is much to be learnt from what is not shown, because itic «very man's business to consider bow far it is advantageous or poasil^^ for him to supply some ^ those deficiences. " But, nothing in such gatherings as the present is more important than the (act that men from all parts of the country i^re brought, together. One of the faults of New Brunswick is the diyijsran whicbi sometimes exist among you. I wish to see the day when the Cornisb motto, " one and ally" could be applied to you, and when every man shall lend his hand to that which benefits the whola jE?rQyince,aAd not his own neighbourhood aloneu .<.r.> •" Gkntlemisn op the Committee, i l.« , ■ i>if, f I '!•> iirt lt> f Z^*'' ■jttfH]:, U!'t.! • M* I ■(^TW ^f^'^.rr' *{ ' :.- ^/ •' At the conclusion of the Lieutenant Governor's Address., the Presi- dent conducted His Excellency and Lady Head over the Exhibition, which was now declared to be formally opened. The crowd during the first day was overpowering, and some idea of the numbers may be had from the fact that during the day !;b« large sum of £250 was received for tickets of admission. ;/! ^.v i .*■ The effect of the sight of our Exhibition of agriculturat produce is well desoribed in the following extract from a recent lecture of our clever and amusing friend, W. Watts, Esq., which it ijiay he well to reproduce :—T .; r:;. 'jij " John Bluenose stood amazed, surprised, confounded, in view of the crops of his own farm and garden—p^Aoug'A^ at first it must h* somthody else's — &nd when the glad surprise settled ?X last into ths more glorious conviction, that it was all the fruit of ProviNCta/ fertility and industry — John fired up with new courage, cocked his hat, gav« a tug to his shirt collar, and went home with larger faith, vowing he'd make the next show better. '."'**•# *^^ Wj'^f^ ^^i^-v^,it.«**^i lu^^sfiKM^ui "But you must not suppose that ISluenose was ted to this convl«- tion by the evidence of his own eyes employed on these trophies of his own fields — that had been to bold by half for him. He had to wait till a gentleman who had just returned from the great Upper Canada Fair, then lately held at Toronto, had first declared thai our farm produce was greatly superior to their's ; till another traveller who had been present at many of the great Agricultural anniversaries \u the United States had given the same testimony ; — till Mr. Sykes, the English railway contractor, had endorsed a similar opinion, and an Ayi-shire farmer, who had time and again seen the finest Agricul- tural shows in Scotland, repeated the same tale; — then, and not till then, the glad assurance settled down in(o the heartof Bluenose, that notwithstanding his little faith — his imperfect husbandry — his paucity of agri'^ultural implements — his wastefulness in manures — his care- lessness in drainage — his disregard of systematic cropping, indeed of all the appliances of scientific agriculture — the simple fertility of th« soil, and his own unskilled industry, had enabled him to gather on )hose shelves, a show of Geld and garden productions, worthy to bo It it seei once being Pr 373 [he year Indiistry ]t pros- whicb It these Id ISevr world IBritish Presi- libition, le idea )y th« ■^'M M pitted against the best results of wealthy and systematic farming in the best agricultural districts of the old world or the new." •■y It, was originally intended to have given only £250 of money prizes, but on attempting to apportion tlip sum among the many articles named, in the Schedule issued by the Society in February last, it seemed to be entirely too small, and the Executive Committee at once determined to double the amount, trusting to the future /or their being sustained in the operation. Prizes act in three ways— -they induce some to come forward who might not otherwise have exhibited at all ; they stimulate industry and ingenuity : and lastly, they reward merit. .. . . .,', The Committee consider the honorary diploma of the Society to be much more valuable than the money prizes, aiid they know that the producers and manufacturers themselves, to whom it was awarded, look upon it in the same light, their holders being at once signalized as the first and best, in their respective branches, within the Province, but it may be some time before awards not of money can be dispensed with in this country ; still, however, the effort ought to be mfide to substitute honorary awards fur money, so as to develop a higher and better principle in conaectbn with these Industrial Exhibitions. It may never be requisite to give so much again ; although for the first time a large pecuniary inducement seemed to be necessary. The Committee would refer with great pleasure to ihe mechanical execution of the diploma by Mr. Avery of St. John, whicb, as a piece of ornamental typography, has seldom been surpassed. '. In the evening the crowd was as great as before, but perfectly orderly and good humoured, and every one seemed more than satis- fied. The effect of the whole by gas light was eminently beautiful ; rich and poor, old and young, all felt that the credit of the Province was safe. A glance at the dazzling spectacle instantly dispelled all doubts as to the capabilities of the soil of New Brunswick to bear all the proper products of a temperate clime, all doubts as to the capa- bilities of the mechanics of New Brunswick to vie in skill and inge- nuity with any others in the world. The first ond valuable result of our Exhibition is that JVft<; Brunswick now has faith t« itself. Professcr Johnston's report did as much as a written report could do toward that object, but the sight ol the agricultural products contained in the Exhibition building gave evidence and "proof as strong as Holt Writ." ■•^'*'. *•'«•. •fi:.%--i ci-^. !r ■ fj;»'i .ji « The great effort of the age, as has been well said, is a seeking after facts and their relations; we have now established the pro- ductiveness of our country as a very decided fact. Let us never ^gain lose sight of it. Wadnosday was the day of the Cattle Show. The Grove wm lh« I I 9 i 87^ #ii0 wliich had beein fi^ed upoii fpr t.^ })urpose. This piece o( ground is about 12 acres io exteat, beautifully situated iu tlie rear of this City, aod at the base of the upland. It is a fine old park studded with picturesque clumps of beech, tiiaple, birch and hornbeam trees. On the day of the show, the sfcy was cloiidless, the sun was warro, and the leaves were decked out in their gayest autumnal colours. The arrangements io the grove had been chiefly managed by Mr. Watts, Sen. There were pickets for horses and cattle, and pens for sheep, pigs, and poultry. These were laid ofT in rows and groups so as to produce a pleasing effect. Across the main avenue in the line of pens, was erected a handsome arch decorated with flowers and ever* greens. Water and bay for the stock were in abundance. . Early in the forenooii the stock was placed, that is, each kind of slock, and each difTeient breed was put by itself; as far as possible, the principle of classiication laid dowp in the premium ViH was literally adhered to. The advantages of classiQcatioa in this dopart- tneni are even stronger than elsewhere^ ,...*.,* . . , , .. The Juries thus work,ed easily a»d efTeotually. ' The chief direction of the field was in the hands of Hon. W. Odell, assisted by members of the Executive Comoailtee ; but very much was due to the advice and asaistaace rendered by Mr. M. A. Cuming, an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, from Scotland, who had just arrived in the Province, and hastened lo visit the Exhibition. The number of animals exhibited was not very large, but there was a very considerable proportion of pure breeds among them. In each kind of stock improvements are going on, and, on the ground were bulls, cows, stallions, sheep and pigs, which would have attracted attention anywhere. As Mr. Cuming is about to establish himself in the Province as a Veterinary Surgeon, it may be hoped that better practice and doctrines on the subifct, of the diseajef of oi^r domeslic animals may prevail m future. ',;.;,. m , :- • : ' , « The show was well attended duiing the day, and after the busiiieas wa9 over, most of the Judges dined together under the chairmanship of Mr. Odell. In the eveniog the officers of the Society attended the lecture by Judge Wilmot, in the New Market House. By eight o^clock the room was filled, and at the request of the Lecturer, Mr^ S. K. Foster, of St. John, sang the " Song of the Great Exhibition." This was a beautiful and appropriate composition by Mr. Foster, to v» mi^fif^^^^^^hM) ■•." EXHIBITION SONCf.- ■^■htiji-h^^mii^ ■^ntir-'imf- <^We sbg, t)h ! we love to sing; ' ■ -Ihid^^y't^riBi "rr'< i^B»%M^*'''' The wealth of our own free land, niiff jn*i%D y^ iv.i V; A pi-^- Prom sons of toil, and a fair fresh soil, r^ fer f. .-f; :;.'^ ^-jt :ri*tt^^W! • Sec the harvest on erery hand I i3fin/^^^-;*;*/«5y:i^«^ ^umymm;- From forge, from i>ench, from mine, . I ,rlt»<}fei:vd jao« if v*rfci '^^uiit. Front river, and lake, and sea, '^fjc ;'«?¥! Fromjthe strong of arm, and the cunning hand^ t -^ t{mff\ It-i " Swart labour, bold and brown, /\o -fvhi #fj iyWf}{ With healih and with hope a-glow, ;(J '^\) i,art> '*4 \iikflh >v"i^iiJq if Their peaceful trophies showj^ 'KHM*'ob'Tar;Vr;i^r(()Virr From forge) from bench, from mioe, 7?Ytif';,^,,ir»TiVv|pV^^^ From river, and lake, and sea, %i (K!^-', From the strong of nrm. and the cunning hand, .. - ffiini The3e glpriou? guerdon? be* , ; , . , . j^. ^j j^^,j- ;" The arts in a glad array, t„ ; ^ ^*ii*i^v>^t^ t^f r ?ini^ The glories of woman's skill, — i >fv<^tviV(ff i.,!Atf>/r ';V 'ru'hfi+'' .!?«' Ho! good and fair in a union rare, TV* i: ; 8V.M r We hail, them with right good will.j ij„j. ,'?.^f le^f^Hr ra4ifM/. JciiJ From loom, from lathe, from frame, Ui^»,l „j f'i3,j4., 4^ vjtjuqv With sppib from the land and sea, ,,[ n/>t^tr l-^e M^/.it. .'* . From the gentle taste and skilful hand, . t r„. ..t,iH,(,£j^ ,,''■•« ' !.|'} Hltlitl. ,^,, These glorious guerdons be. " We sjng, we exuk to smg, ,,,fi ^„j^ ^^ ^„^ " The wealth of our own free laQcl ; ••1%^iW ;/r Ho! sonsoT toil, ha! our glad, free soil, uJ^^i'u^ ji J i ?ti;1^> Of mighty war; then, with unwearied hand, ' .,i ... Disdaining little delicacies, seized i-«! w ' rpi^g plough, and gfeatly independentiived.V ''But there are those who tell us ours Is not on agricultural country, who refuse to believe in its agricultural capabilities, and who will not believe me when I produce statialics which are hero- befioro ,V '"ii^;- *:'-H til m*>Ti I- i1--H, iei to^ 877 me, and to which I invite examination and challenge contradiction, to establish that the value of agricultural labour in the year 1851 in this Province of New Brunswick equalled (he enormous sum of £1,692,000, which, at six per cent., is the interest of £28,000,000. Yet astonishing and demonstrative as these facts are, there will still be unbelievers — men who will shut their eyes against the great array of witnesses gathered together in the Hall of the Exhibition, and showing a collection of agricultural productions which cannot be surpassed in any portion of the world. '*Is it any marvel that the world is ignorant of the resources of our country, when there are so many who are ignorant among ourselves ? One good result of the labours of the New Brunswick Society will be to make us know and appreciate ourselves, and to make us justly known abroad. And it is high time the ignorance of our character and the character of our country was dispelled. Not long since, a person who married in this Province visited his friends in Britain, and when the subject of his colonial connexion was referred to, it was with the regret that ' he had not waited till his return, so that he could marry a white woman.' As another illustration of this igno- rance, 1 may mention that an English gentleman, who fancied himself by no means deficient in intelligence, asked a Provincialist, who happened to be in England, ' how far it was from Halifax to Nova Scotia ?' Again, a more painful, a more humiliating evidence of this prevailing ignorance is to be found in the bookof geography, published by the National Society of Education, in the year 1849, in which it is coolly stated that the chief rivers of this Province are the St. John, the Shubenacadie, and Annapolis, and also adds that the chief employment of the people is in rolling logs down the banks through the winter, and taking them to Halifax in the spring. Out upon such ignorance and misrepresentation ! Why, we have lakes three hundred miles in the interior which would swallow three Nova Scotia rivers. But the woret is, we disparage our own resources. We did so at the World's Exhibrtion, when New Brunswick was represented by a lump of asphaltum, the figure of an Indian, and a bark canoe. This dis- paragement is ns unjust as it is unpatriotic, for we may safely pit New Brunswick against any Slate in the Union for weight of wheat, bushel for bushel ; and some of you will be surprised to learn that with all the boasted fertility of their grain-growing States, they only produce fifteen bushels per head in the United States, while we, unknown and dejected as we have been, are growing 12, and that while tliey grow but 5J bushels of potatoes per head, we grow 14f, We are ready to enter the lists with them for fair competition, and leave to them to name both time and place. " Then we can beat them easily in raising beef, for in grass, pota- toes, turnips, and oats, we entirely outdo them both in quality and if 578 'it i' 1 (jfitatitUy. With a free admission for Pi'ovincial beef in the United States' markets, our County of Westmorland would send them more beef before many years than wrould ecjpal in valire all our present •XportS. ■■'^'^- '''* *P^=^^^5^-M»ti- f^':U-M^^-%*S< J^jf^ti^^^^#-^ • <'No\v, if New Brunswick is not an agricultural country, where is One to be found ? Some samples of our Gloucester wheat were sent, a few y^ars since, ft> Britain, and so surprised the corn-brokers, that a sheaf had to be forwarded to satisfy themit is the central pillar, which is the chief support of all ProvincinV enterprise and success. " When- we turn from Agriculture to Manufactures, we find that bur one-fifth of the value is expended in Manufacturing labor that is giveir to Agriculture ; or, in figures, a scale of £391,351. The gross value of Provincial labour in Agriculture, Manufactures, and Fisheries, in ^he year 1851, amounted to £2,692,920, equivalent, at six percent.,, to a capital of £44,000,000. "The New Brunswick Society, whose representative and organ I have the honor to be to-night, has made the improvement of our domestic manufactures an object only secondary to the paramount' 379 I interest or agriouhu re. Believing with Lord Bacon that (he essen- tials df oational prosperity arie to be found — 6rst, in fertile fields'; secondly, in busy workshops ; and, in a third essential to which 1 jshall ipresenlly allude, the Socieiy have spared no effort or encour- agement to draw out the ingenuity of our home mechanics, and seduce them into new and valuable fields of labor. Ave waat is neither industry nor skill ; we want increased demand and larger markets for the products of our mechanical labour. Many of the articles exhibited by our mechanics would have been received with favor at the World's Sl)ow ; but I will not, as I ought not^ attenijit ;to discriminate at this time. ...^ ,. ,,,..,..,t^j(^' pi. -,i r',.,"V-^.. ^- -^ *• Lord Bacon's third essential is, easy means oi conveying men and commodities from one ^ lace to another. And here I must remind oui' friends from a distance that, honorabUi and satisfactory as the present Exhibition is on all hand^ acknmvledged to be, it is by no means a just illustration of all the capabilities of New BrunsM'ick } for, if we enjoyed the rapid and cheap modes of inter-communication familiar to our western visitors, this Show would be vastly larger— more varied and more creditable, l^ut in this very niatter there is land ahead. The glorious vision of the Portland Convention is about to receive its realization' — the pathway of the world is to cross our country— -men and commodities are to have -easy way assigned them — the day of Railways, of rapid progress and risei, Engineers will be required. Where are they to be found ? The schools of th« Province do not furnish ihem — and even these, defective as they are, are not attended as they should be. . It is a lamentable, a degrading fact, that there are 34,000 children between the ages of 6 and 16 years in New Brunswick who attend no school, and only 18,000 'vho do. "It is unpardonable that any child should grow up in oar country without the benefit of, at least, a common school education. It is the right of the child. It is the duty, not only of the parent, but of the people : the property of the country should educate the country. All are interested in the diffusion of that intelligence which conserves the peace and promotes the well being of society. The rich man is interested in proportion to his riches, and should contribute most to the maintenance of schools. Though God has given me no child of my own to educate, I feel concerned for the education of the children of those who do possess them. I feel concerned in what so intimately touches the best interests of our common country. 1 want to hear the tax collector for schools calling at my door. I want the children of the poor in the remote settlements to receive the advantages now almost confined to their more fortunate brethren and sisters of the towns. I know that full well God has practised no partiality in the distribution of that noblest of his gifts — the intellect ; I know that in many a retired hamlet of our Province — amid many a painful seen* of poverty and toil — there may be found young minds ardent and ingenious, and worthy of cultivation as the pampered children of our cities. It is greatly important to the advancement of the country that these should be instructed.^ l "^ -'^ "" ' * '^ ^ *' •^•'' -^ ■^' '•• What constitutes a State? Not high-raised battlement and laboured mound, ,,, Thick wall and moated gale ; Not cities proud with spire and turret crowned ; ^ . ,, Not bays and broad armed ports; ,, ^vji But men — high-minded men — , ;* 4 , , ... These constitute a State !* ., ,,, ^ ,, " In this all important subject of public education, we have lately made a step in the right direction. Our Legislature has for many a year been liberal in its appropriations for this great object. Twenty rii .J^« ■^ tJ 'M. tttfC> t'.U'.J3i^il» 381 years ago we appropriated more money for the support of schools than was given for the same purpose in England. Still the bugbear of taxation is the resort o^ ]uack politicians, but I confidently trust the time is near us when the wisdom of our law makers will away with this delusion. Let our Legislature be as intelligent and firm as they • are and have been liberal, and soon the light of knowledge will irradiate the darkest corners of our country. # ,fe«v lii '^.^4 f ** " A false impression has been fostered among us to the effect that talent and education are misapplied or degraded when they are employed in industrial pursuits. If a youth of superior parts or accom- plishments is discovered, it is at once suggested he must be a Lawyer) a Doctor, or a Parson. Yet agriculture and the arts afford the finest field for the exercise of genius and of cultivated intelligence. Soms of our best and finest intellects are now engaged in farming our soil or prosecuting our manufactures. We are amply, nobly, sufficient to ourselves in mind and in material production — all we need is educa- tion — this we must have — and our success is sure. Need I refer you to the illustrious and encouraging example of the noble fruits of genius, education, and industry, in the story of Sir Joseph Paxton— ■ the poor gardener's boy — the plodding labourer, toiling with mind and arm — becoming the architect of the mao[nificent Palace of the World's Industry — receiving the plaudits of his country and of all countries — earning and wearing the just honors of his sovereign, and becoming associated with the record of the mosi glorious and philan- thropic enterprise of this glorious and philanthropic age ? " Though [ dare enter into no detail respecting the articles exhibited, at this time, I must not omit to present the great aggregate— the Ex- hibition as a whole — as a most gratifying and conclusive evidence ot the wisdom and success of the New Brunswick Society. I V st and believe that the effect of the comparisons now instituted between the produce of agricultural and manufacturing industry from the various sections of the Province, will be to excite a healthy and general com- petition — an ambition to grow more and make better, which will advance every important interest. I trust it will be regarded as I regard it, as a splendid illustration of the true dignity of labor, and of what constitutes the real wealth of a country. I trust it will at least give the death blow to that dispnragement of the value and respecta- bility of labour which has heretofore been too general among us. Let our young men know and remember that the labour of a country sup- ports its wealth and power. It lies at the foundation of the greatness of Great Britain ; her army with all its victories — her unconquerable navy — her widespread commerce — her diffusive missions of civiliza- tion and Christianity — all, under God, rest upon the labor of those who toil in her fields and workshops. It is a noble ambition of patriotism to take part in thus sustaining all thatis good — all that is :::"\ 382 I) i i «»ential to the promotion of public prosperity : let our young mett and our old men eitiulate this ambition, and all will yet be well/' > s> Judge Wilrnot was again and again honored in the delivery of this address by the most flattering and cordial expressions oi'approba'- tion and delight from hi« audience. At the close of ilie address, Mr. Foster sang " God Save ih^ Queen/' in which he was joined by a ehorus x>f many s'oices ; then three times three^ and three more enthusiastic ^.heers, pronounced the loud and glad Amen of Wednesday. Thursday the 7th, was warni, bright and beautiful as a day in June; this \yas fortuaate, as naucjv of ' ''>.-_'«Vi:'- '' "^ <■'•]' ti^i^A.i'i^'i The Grove was the scene of tiie sports a»d manly games which had been promised by the Society : such amusementa are rather rare in New Brunswick, whatever ihey may be ia " Merrie England.", The want of public holidays and a common rendez-vous may perhaps conduce to this, or., perhaps the New Brunswickers prefer all worL and no play. Nevertheless., tlie Society ventured upon ihe experi- ment. The Held was under the control of Lieut. Col. Hayne, A. D. C, ;assisted by the Hon.. £. Botsford, as referee from the £xecutiv9 'Committee. . .y^Ml-j-^^> m\u ^ U'-'h ;-viift^rf£sferr«}!«ii:ks*fo Nothing could have been moi'e genial than 4be weather, or more picturesque than the chosen spot ; crowds of visitors were coming and going uU the while ; the Pipers of the 72nd, in tartan and plumes, charmed the hearts of our many Scottish friends with tlTo echoes of their fatherland, and never, it is believed, bad these moun- Uineers seen better specintens of nuinly strength and agility in '^ their A\n countrie." A full record of the various sports and games will be Ibund in the report of the Committee, farther on. Perhaps the spirit and vigor displayed by the various competitors fliay have been attributable to the presence of Lady Head and the &ir daughters of New Brunswick^ wliose " bright eyes rained down influence." The ploughing match was also of very general interest ; while the ^oung and gay amused themselves at the Grove, the quiet old folks wended their way to a field near Government House^ belonging to tlie Hon. W. H. Odell, of Rookwood. The field was of a cohesiv« <^lay soil, and was well suited to show the ploughman's handiwork. Fmifteen ploughs from diflforcnt parts of the Province \V^ere afldld^ ^nd'at the end of the day their workmanship elicited general admira* don'; in fact it was all good. Before starting, the odds were in .fa\or of the Northumberland men, but at the close of the day, when (the judnrQs came upon the ground, the prizes fell to York and Sdnt 5^ I the )lks to sivA Johir. The Wilkie plough was decidedly iho favorite, and was used by the three victors. This public and indisputable proof of the merits of the Wilkie plough was not one of the least valuable resultj»- of lire Exhibition of 1 852. . ,■ ,j*0 5 f* ?;, { There were two competitors for the prize for ploughing with oxen ; tliese stepped^ out handsomely, nnd were little behind the others^ either in time or workmanship. Both ploughmen belonged to Vorle County.^ ■■^i^'W ?^^--{V ''■ . i.^■.'^ v'^:-.- :•>■? >' lAlW^iJ a^w nf-vri* The advantages of good ploughing are so great and obvious tha^ there can be no need in insisting upon them here; we conceiv/?* that there ought to be parochial, county, and Provincial ploughing, matches annuaily-^a good plonghman is not likely to be a slctvenly farmer. ,l^' ;rd' Y''i;yi-t:-) .-li '!.: ■ i.'t,;-.. ,,vfc?L>::>u:. ,c:v,j^tt4;f In the evening there was a grand Ball, under the pati-onage of Lady Head, where work and care were forgotten under the magnetic mAueoce of beauty and music. Notwithstanding the many out-door attractions, the Exhibition building was thronged with visitors the livelong day, and three or fbur steamboats were constantly plying, day and night, between St. John and Fredericton, filled with passengers on each trip. Friday was showery in the forenoon, and wet in the afternoon, so much so that the Exhibition Fire-Works were unavoidably postponed imtil Saturday^ r ^'rn-^H,'-!, i in-t'oi-^'^,- v:h :v ri.::-'\ ■^■■••^:>i-y^''fW!tf^:-' , At the Regatta, tfeo gig races were very fair, but not exactly sUc^ as we have seen in St. John harbour. The canoe races, however, were excellent. As most of the pleasure-seekers were walking or driving along iha river bankf the attendance at the Exhibition building was rather thin ; nevertheless there never was a more busy day for the Committ?©^ who had to occupy themselves in collecting and collating the variou;^ reports, in finding out from the entry books the names belonging ts> the numbers afHxed to the articles returned' t& for diplomas, prizes^ or honorable mention. The juries had been selected with some difficulty ; they were, aj^ it were, pressed into the service ; if they were not the best in ther Province, they were the best that could be had ; an 'A 36fft -Circumstanced made it utterly impossible for the Committee themselves to take notes of, or even to examine a great part of the articles exhibited, and much that was worthy of notice may not have had even a meagre record in the list of awards ; the public journals adverted to some of the things, and the reports of the juries refer to others, yet, under all the circumstances, and knowing that more ought to have been done, the Committee cannot venture now, of their own knowledge, to particularize the merits of such things as they chanced to observe, lest they should incur the charge of neglecting others equally worthy, which might have escaped their notice. fi On Saturday the attendance was less crowded ; but still the build- ing was quite full, when, at 2 o'clock. His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and Lady Head again came down and were received with nearly the same ceremonial as at the opening. Mr. Carman, on the part of the Executive Committee, declared the awards of the juries on the various subjects committed to them ; the dra(t then read was somewhat imperfect, and has since been printed in an amended form, and is incorporated with this report. The list of awards includes 45 diplomas, no less than 277 recom- mendations for prizes, and 169 cases of honorable mention. In addition to the lists of these in their regular order, we have appended sundry extracts from such of the reports themselves as offered maiter of interest to the public; and furthermore, we have given extracts from letters received from exhibitors in illustration of their contribu- tions. '»The report on farm produce is perhaps ihe most satisfactory of the whole, as proving beyond all question the productiveness of our soil •nd climate. The statement might have been considered more satisfactory if in each case we could have subjoined the cost of i ■uiifiif. production. In connection with this report we may advert to the casual detection of a discrepancy in the bushel measures which had been intended to be used for the grain. This has been made the subject of special report by Professor Jack, of King's College ; the detection and proof of this discrepancy is one of the niaoy useful results of the Exhibition, and, we trust, may lead to a revision of our system of weights and measures by legislative authority. It may be well to add that the smaller, or Winchester bushel, was the one actually used by the jury. His Excellency presented the several services of Plate to the Prize Essayists, and after the other awards had been declared, addressed a few words to the officers of the Society and to the public. His Excellency was pleased to express his gratification at the complete success of inis Exhibi^ioni and his sen^e of the taste and the great resour those the ir the sill taken manne theni i thanks perforir ments larly to town, fc the a tJepartm 'n which iU i 335 the soil iiore ii of isual been )ject jlion if the of ^11 to used Vjze sed a His Iplete Igreat exertions and unwearied assiduity of the Committee of Management. Repeated and enthusiastic cheers for the Queen, Sir Edmund, Lady Head, the Exhibition, &c., were then given, and His Excellency and suite departed. On His Excellency and Lady Head retiring, his Honor the Presi- dent stepped forward and addressed the assembled crowd as follows : — " Ladies and Gentlemen, " On behalf of the Executive Committee I think it right to say a few words to you before we part, and first, for the satisfaction of those who have been competitors on this occasion, we much wished to have read the Awards of the different Juries, along with the declaration of Prizes thai has just been made, as Honorable Mention has been made therein of many articles, which, though they have not obtained prizes, are highly creditable to those who produced them, but the Awards were so numerous that it was found there would not be time enpugh to read them all, and we were obliged to confine ourselves to a mere declaration of the prizes ; but the substance of all these Awards in which Honorable Mention is made cf other articles than those to which prizes have been awarded will be hereafter published. I have to return the contributors the best thanks of the Executive Committee, for the praiseworthy spirit of competition they have shewn in coming forward bo extensively with the productions of their respective industry, arts, and science, on this occasion notwithstand- ing the difficulties ' uy have had to contend with in the want cf means of transpoti from the distant parts of the Province; the result will, I trust, atiijily repay them for all the expense and trouble they have been at, in the credit and name they will gain by this public exhibition of their abilities and skill in their several branches of business, besides the development it has produced of internal resources that few, if any, were before aware we possessed. To those gentlemen who have kindly taken on themselves and discharged the important, and in many ways, difficult duties of jurors, Ltender the sincere thanks of the Committee. The great pains they have taken to come at correct decisions in all cases, and the impartial manner in which they have discharged their arduous duties entitle them to the thanks of all concerned. I have also to return our best thanks to the different sub-committees, who kindly undertook and performed the different parts allotted to them in the general arrange- ments requisite to be made for carrying out our object, and particu- larly to those gentlemen from a distance, as well as residents in the town, fo» the ready manner in which they volunteered their services iii the arrangement of the articles as they came in, in the different departments of the building, and for tho'able and expeditious manner in which this service was performed. Indeed, (owing to the lateness G 986 of the hour when the great bulk of the contributions arrived) I don't know what we should have done without such assistance to have got everything in order previous to the time appointed for opening the Exhibition. I have also to express the high admiration as well as thanks of the Committee to the public at large, for the admirable, good, orderly, and quiet demeanor, shown by all classes of the people during the whole time the Exhibition has been open, for, notwith- standing the unusually large concourse of people that has assembled here daily, and the dense crowds we have sometimes had, there have been no transgressions of any moment committed by any one. A general and universal respect seems to have been shewn by all to the rules and regulations made by the Committee for the government of the whole, and an anxious des^e to' avoid any infringement thereof; and I will venture to say few instances can be adduced in any country, where the same number of people of all classes, have been so promise cuously congregated together and surrounded with so many temptations and opportunities to transgress and pilfer, where such peaceable, orderly, honest, and good conduct has been displayed throughout ; this in itself speaks volumes for the right minded feeling and good morals of the people at large in this Province. And now. Ladies, and Gentlemen, I trust you will all agree in the remark just made by. His Excellency, that this Exhibition has proved eminently successful, indeed 1 have reason to believe far more so than most people expected. I hope it is only a beginning of what is to follow, and that we shall have hereafter at fixed periods a regular succession of such Exhibitions. It has just been suggested to me that, before I conclude, I should allude to a subject that concerns us all, that is, the coming Exhibition ia New York, where I trust this Province will be properly represented. We stood almost alone among the British Colonies unrepresented at the great London Exhibition, but I hope that will not be the case in the one to bo held by our neighbors in the States, and that the Farmers, Mechanics, and Artists, who have done so much for this, will exert themselves in preparation to do equal credit to the Province in the one to be held in New York. Many of the articles exhibited here, particularly of the agricultural produce, would, I am convinced, take a high place in the competition there. " I have only to add, that I trust you all have been pleased and gratified by the Show, and the arrangements that have been made, and that few, if any, will go away disappointed, in which case we shall not regret the pains and trouble we have taken to please you all." During the afternoon of this the last day of the Exhibition, many of the things were removed or sold, and the night boats were crowded with passengera who were now hastening homewardi. ofTeJ theil esoil the 6i ofiei 4 MAMpV '«*»»«»»»*?««(»«„.. 587 id and made, ise we ie you many )wdcd The evening was warm, quiet, and dark — perfectly adapted for the grand display of Firerorks, which was managed with gredt eclat by Mr. Foster, of St. John. His pyrotechnic display far exceeded in beauty, variety, and mass of light and colour, any thing of the kind that had ever been seen in the Province. Nothing could be more appropriate as a conclusion of the week's work, and the cheers of the assembled multitude testified their entire satisfaction with the whole. On Monday, October 11, there was a full meeting of the Executive Committee, at which, on motion of the Corresponding Secretary, it resolved unanimously, Ist, That this Committee desire to record an expression of their 4^rnest and heartfelt thankfulness to the Almighty Giver of all good, in that He has crowned this year with peace and plenty, and blessed so abundantly the labours of the Husbandman. They also desire to praise His Name for the fine and genial weather vouchsafed to Uls of late, whereby the exceeding richness of the earth, and the various products of the skill and industry of the people, (employed upon mtterials furnished by Him atone,) have been enabled to be broifght together from far distant parts of the country, without injury, and exhibited to the best advantage, before the eyes of the whole people. 2ntl, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are, publicly tendered to His Excellency Sir E. W. Head, Bart., Lieut. Governor of New Brunswick, and to Lady Head, for the warm interest which they have taken in the Great Provincial Exhibition of 1852. 3rd, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly offered to Lieut. Colonel F. Murray, 72d Highlanders, for permitting the attendance of the admirable Batid and Pipers of the Regiment, whereby the attractions of the Exhibition were so much enhaticed. 4th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly tendered to His Honor Judge Wilmot, for the eloquent and impressive Oratiort which he delivered at the desire of th» Committee during the Ethibition week, and that he be requested to preparb A copy of the same for publication. 5th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly offered to the Exhibitors at the re?ent Provincial Show and Fair, for their numerous and valuable contributions thereto, and Vhich have ecoited such great and general satisfaction in regard to the resources, the skill, and the industry of the country. 6th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly offered to the Gentlemen and Ladies who have acted as Judges, Committee men, Stewards, and Assistants, in connection with the Bj^ibltion, and who have so faithfully peiTormed th^ arddcu^ zzd important duties detdttirig trpbn theih. / 388 7th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly oSered to the Messrs. Odell for the liberal and generous spirit evinced by them in throwing open their beautiful Grove and Grounds for the Sports, Cattle Show, and Ploughing Match. 8th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly tendered to the numerous Musical Amateurs who assisted at the opening of the Exhibition, and likewise to William Walts, Jr., Esq., and to S. K. Foster, Esq., for the Words and Music of the " Exhi- bition Song." ■ . . ^.. :.i.. . ,. . • ' . ' 9th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly tendered to S. K. Foster, Esq., of St. John, for the care and labour which he bestowed on the superintendance of the Fire Works during the Exhibition week. 10th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby aro tendered to the Presidents and Officers of the various County Agri- cultural Societies — to the Chancellor and Council of King's College —and to the President and Directors of the Mechanics' Institute and gentlemen of St. John, and other places, for their valuable contribu- tions, and for the services rendered under their direction in preparing for and assisting at the arrangements for the Provincial Exhibition. 11th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly tendered to the President and Directors of the Fredericlon and St. John Electric Telegraph Company, for the gratuitous use of their line for the purposes of the Exhibition. ' \ 12th, That the thanks of the Committee be, and hereby are publicly tendered to the Proprietors of Steamboats and other public convey- ances, for the conveniences which they have afforded to contributors and exhibitors. 13th, That the thanks of this Committee be, and hereby are publicly offered to the Gentlemen of the Provincial Press, for the very favor- able mention which they have been pleased to make of the Exhibition, and for many gratuitous favors rendered by them. 14th, That this Committee desire to express their gratification at the good conduct and right feeling displayed by all classes of the people duriVig the Exhibition week. • u; . , ,. 15th, That the foregoing Resolutions be printed in the Head Quarters of Wednesday next, and that all the other Newspapers of the Province be, and hereby are requested to copy the same. 16th, That the Lists, Entries, Awards, Reports, and Addresses, in connection with the recent Exhibition be copied, collated, and prepared for pubiicaiion in pamphlet form as soon as possible. / ; ( \ s s £ of Wi fix C( ik r « on< wh J con for una the pro Bru f^-w«'.sisijte,i«»!«t lead srs of / 889 lur ng are gri- ege and ibu- ling m. licly I St. their illcly ivey- lutort )licly favor- lit ion, In the course of the same day there was an auction sale of many of the remaining articles, and soon afterwards the Exhibition building was despoiled of all its treasures and adornments. As the Legislature was ro meet immediately in Special Session, the building was allowed to remain until the public business was brought to a close. Soon after the prorogation, the materials of the building, with the exception of the canvas, were sold at public auction, and the whole was removed before the winter set in. Although the receipts from the sale of the building were not very great, it is satisfactory, to know that the funds at the disposal of the Society have been amply sufficient for all the expenses of the Exhibition year. ... After the many eloquent and practical ^ddresses given in the course of this report of proceedings in connection with the Exhibition, it will be unnecessary now to dwell upon the many advantages derivable from it, or from others to be held hereafter in New Brunswick. The Coiumittee can now look back with pleasure to the time of the first d» c oment of the idea, although it was one of great doubt and { ^ — to the period of its progress and preparation, although it was one of care and toil — to the epoch of its full consummation and reality, which was one of thankfulness and triumpli. During the short Session just alluded to, Bills closing and confirming contracts, provisionally made with great English capitalists for a Railway or Railways throughout the Province, were all but unanimously passed by the Houses of Legislature. Let us hope that the year 1852 — the Railway year, and the Exhibition year — may prove what it was designed to be — an era in the history of New Brunswick ! Submitted on behalf of the Executive Committe. ' ' .' ^ J. ROBB, Secretary. Ion at If the ksses, and . . J- < .«» UiV^'if *., *V.-i?*-:j •>,> ■I - \: . , 'y '? , 'm'tfi',.'i':t>-w"-f<"i •■w ' -; ;..;. iFffi(S)Tiisr(Ss^Td isssminsnOTdDiKJi List of Jariei. On Prize Essayt. Dr. Robb^ J. A. Beckwith, J. Gregory. • - '■ On Dij^htnas* Dr. Robb, R. Jardine, A. £. Botsford, R. Fulton, W. CanQan.- « On Ratif Materials from Mineral Kmgdoin, Dr. Robb, Dr. Toldervy, Professor Jack, Vt. Patfflfson, Olis Small. On Grinding and Polishirg Materialt. > ., Otis Small, Dr. Toldervy, William Morgan. On Bricks. Dr. Fletcher, R. Foulis, James Beatty, M . T. C. Andrews.- On Machinery and Engines. Dr. Toldervy, Dr. Fletcher, Otis Small, William Morgan. On tSoves, ^Mge ToolSf Brass, Tin and Copper W&fk, aiid Agri- cultural Implements. Alex. Goodfellow, T. R. Robertson, Thos. Stewart, Robert Foulis. On Carriages and Vehicles of all kinds. Rev. C. Churchill, Thos. Allan, John Wright, Dr. Fletcher. On Wood and Implements chiefly of Wood. James Brown, John J. Munro, Robt. Stevenson. Or, Cabinet Makers' Work. Otis Small, Dr. Toldervy, Dr. Fletcher, William Morgan. On Musical Instruments. Chief Justice Carter, Dr. Fletcher, ^r. Toldervy, George Roberts. On Fine Arts. C. Wardlaw, D. L. Robinson, J. Wilkiuscn, M. B. Desbrisay. T. J Essil R *f'*'WRil(UlS«ii»2!??)tij'; i ■,'^'?i'*' / lati^ Otis Lobert k lobcrtf. On Clocks and iVaicke*. Prolesaor Jack, Dr. Toldervy, Dr. Fletcher, S. Wilkinson, James Robertson. On Astronomical, Surveying, and Electrical Instruments. W. B. Jack, M. R. Fletcher, James Paterson, J. Robb. On Philosophical Machines and Models. J. B. Toldervy, J. Robb, W. B. Jack, M. R. Fletcher, Jpmes Beatty. On an Improved Truss. Dr. G. P. Petersj I)r. M, H» Pfeters, Dr. Toldervy, Dr. Odell, Dr. Robb. On Ornamental Guilding. J. B. Toldervy, W. H. Odell, W. B. Jack. On Garden and Farm Produce. A. Jardine, M. T. C. Andrews, R. S. Armstrong, W. Pyewcll. P. Mitchell, Peter S. Cox, Alex. Jessamine, Isaac Burpe. On Green House Plants. "William Watts, Senr.,Geo. E. Snider, Thos; G. Allan. On FtuitSi Dr. Fletcher, M. T. C Andrews, Gfeo. A. Perley. On Grain Manufactures. A, M'Killigan, G. A. Perley, G. E. Snider, Robt. Lormer. On Butter, Cheese, Sugar and Honey^ Thomas Davidson, William Reed, S. F. Black. On Domestic Manufactures. John Thomas, Alexander Goodfellow, G. E. Snider, Alexander T. Paul, John M'Donald, Abner Bull. On Millinery, Emhroidery and Needle fVorJc, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. R. D. Wilmot, Miss Churchill. On Hats, Furs, Vailors^ fVorJc, Sfc. J. S. Conner, Martin Lemont, S. D. Macpherson, Thoma> Essington. On Leather, and Leather Manufactures. R. Sutherland, W. F. Jones, S. ^Vhittekir, John Little, 1 392 On Soajij Candles, Bread a'- 'I Confectionary. Joseph Gaynor, William T. Baird, Thomas' Davidson. On Salt Meats and Fish. Thomas Davidson, G. E. Snider, John L'ittlc. On Horses. M. A. Cuming, Rowland Crocker, Thos. T. Smith. On Cattle, (Distinct Breeds.) A. Barbcrie, Dr. Black, Dr. P;,.ers. On Cattle, (Mixed Breeds.) Hon. J. Brown, Jas. K. Trenholm, Hon. Wm. Harrison. On Sheep. A. C. Evanson, Hon. T. Gilbert, C. L. Hatheway. On Swine. W. H. Stockton, Carleton Peters, T. R. Barker. On Poultry. Geo^ A. Perley, Stephen Burpe, R. S. Armstrong. On Ploughing. Hon. J. Brown, Robt. Keltic, Robt. Gray. On Articles overlooked or non-enumerated. R. Jnrdine, H. E. Dibblee, Dr. Fletcher, M. Stead, James Beatty, C. E., M. Desbrisay, Dr. Toldervy, M. T. C. Andrews, M. Lemonl, Rev. C. Churchill, Prof. Jack, Hon. A. E. Botsford, Dr. Paierson, Dr. Robb, Robt. Stevenson, Judge Wilmot, Otis Small. I [Memorandum. — This Report, when complete, will embrace, besides the foregoing, the List of Awards, Extracts from Reports of JiHes, Extracts from Communications received from Exhibitors, Financial Statements, fyc. Sfc] J. R. \ i I % iTliiafaM«i4ii