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A society of something less than thirty members was form- 

 ed at a meeting in Newcastle, on the 20th of September, a 

 constitution adopted in conformity to the plan proposed by 

 the State Board, and the following officers elected for the 

 current year : 



Eli Murpiiey, President; 



Stephen Elliott, Treasurer; 



Jno. W. Grubbs, Secretary; 



With an efficient Board of Directors, consisting of one 

 member from each civil township in the county. At a subse- 

 quent meeting of the society, the number of contributing 

 members was increased to 100; and active solicitors are now 

 engaged in still further adding to the membership and funds 

 of the society. 



At the last named meeting it was resolved to hold a county 

 fair at this place in October, 1852 — the precise time to be 

 fixed at the next meeting of the Board of Directors. 



A most excellent spirit on the subject of agriculture and 

 mechanical improvements has been awakened in our county, 

 from which we anticipate good results. A spirit of em^ula- 

 tion and a desire for improvement, both as regards modes of 

 culture and tillage, as well as the introduction of the best 

 breeds of stock, prevails among our farmers ; and a most 

 gratifying display is anticipated at our first annual fair. 



Very respectfully, 



JNO. W. GRUBBS, 

 Secretary Henry Co. Agricultural Society. 



Hon. Joseph A. Wright, 



Brest. State B. Agriculture. 



