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CONSTITUTION
OF
THE PRAIRIE COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
OFFICERS.
President, B. F. Ford ; Vice President, A. O.
Edwards; Secretary, R. C. McCarley;
Treasurer, G. A. Mclver; Corresponding
Secretary, T. B. Kent.
Directors.—S. R. Brown, J. C. Morrill, Sim
Horne, B. B. Allen, J. C. Davie, B. M*
Barnes, D. P. Black, A. Ragland, R. Mc
lver, A. F. McCain, D. W. Munroe, C. D.
Taylor.
Building Committee.—D. P. Black, A. O.
Edwards, D. W. Munroe.
Premium Committee.—John S. Pearson, R.
McCarley, R. Mclver, J. S. Williams.
Ring Master.—John S. Pearson.
Herald.—W. W. Wair.
Marshal.—J. G. Warner.
article i.
Title of the Society. — This Society
shall be known by the name of the “Prairie
County Agricultural Society.”
ARTICLE II.
§ 1. The officers of this Society shall con
sist of a President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Directors.
§ 2. Officers and Directors shall hereafter
be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting of
the Society in March, and shall hold their
offices one year, and until their successors are
chosen.
§ 3. In the election of officers and direc
tvia, a piuiaiiiy ui vuees case snail oe necessary
to elect. Vacancies may be filled at any
meeting of the Society.
article m.
§ 1. The President, Vice President' Secre
tary, Treasurer and Directors, shall compose
a Board of Managers, a majority of whom
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business, and it shall be the duty of said
Board to manage the property and business of
this Society as shall best promote the interests
of Agriculture, Horticulture, the Mechanic
Arts and Household Industry; and they shall
hold and conduct Annual Fairs and Exhibi
tions, and distribute /reiniums to the persons
exhibiting the best and most meritorious speci
mens in these several departments.
ARTICLE IV.
§ 1. It shall be the duty of the President to
preside at meetings of the Society, and of the
Board of Managers. The Vice President
shall perform the duties of the President in
his absenpe.
ATTICLE V.
§ 1. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to
make and keep a neat record of the proceed
ings of the Society, and of the Board of Mana
gers, and to pel-form such other appropriate
duties as may be assigned him by the Society
or its Board of Managers.
§ 2. The Secretary shall keep a book for
the special purpose of recording the names of
the Annual and Life Members, and the names
of donors, and the amounts contributed by
each; he shall as soon as practical pay over
all monies received by him to the Treasurer.
ARTICLE VI.
§ 1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to
receive all monies and property due the So
ciety or donated for its benefit, and to dispose
of the same only, as directed by a resolution
of the Board of Managers, certified by the
President and countersigned by the secretary.
He shall keep an account of his receipts and
disbursements, and report the same with
proper vouchers to the Society, at its annual
meetings, and to the Board of Managers as
often as they may require; and shall give
bond for the faithful discharge of his duty
in such surety and sums as they may deem
proper.
ARTICLE VII.
§ 1. The Annual Meetings of this Society
shall be held on the 2d Monday in March of
each year, at such place as the Society may
designate.
ARTICLE VIII.
§ 1. The Board of Managers may make
such Rules, Regulations and By-Laws as they
may deem proper, consistent w'ith the Con
stitution.
§ ]. Any person may become a member of
this Society for one year by paying into the
treasury the sum of $1, or may become a life
member by paying at one time the sum of $10.
article x.
§ 1. This Constitution may be altered or
amended by a vote of two-thirds of all the
members present at any Annual 'Meeting, or
at a called meeting, provided thirty days
public notice of the same be given.
GENERAL RULES.
1. Life and Annual members of the Society,
and all others who shall pay $1 into the trea
sury, will be furnished with badges entitling
them to compete for premiums, admission
with the bona fide members of their family
with carriages to the Show Ground, and all
departments of the exhibition during its
continuance.
•2. Stock and articles must be entered in the
name of the bona fide owners, and Grain,
Fruit, Vegetables, Dairy Products and Domes
tic Manufactures, must have been raised and
made'by the exhibitor thereof, unless excep
tions be made in the published list of premi
ums offered bv the Board of Managers.
3. Animals and articles that have taken
premiums at previous exhibitions will not be
allowed to compete except for a higher pre
mium, in case they are adjudged best after
having received the highest premium a certi
cate of the fact will be awarded. No animal
or article can compete but for a single pre
mium. , ,
4. Premiums will not be paid on animals or
articles of inferior merit although there may
be no competition. No premium shall be
paid on any animal or article owned by a firm,
unless each member of said firm is a member
of the Society. . , _ .
5. No person shall act as a judge for award
ing premiums for which he is any way a
fi.^Any person who shall knowingly violate
the regulations of the Society, or who shall
seek to obtain a premium by false pretences,
or by improper inteference with the Judges,
shall be excluded from competition; and it a
member, from the Society.
7. l'emiuins a%varded and called for at or
before tile aniflial meeting in March will be
considered as donations to the Society.
8. Copetiliou on all articles open to ne
State.
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WEDNESDAY.
ARKANSAS ORDINANCE SIGNED!
Things are Working
THROUGHOUT ALL THE SLAVE STATES !
lOOlTOEGEERS
IMPORTANT FROM THE
SOUTHERN CONGRESS!
OLD VIRGINIA “KNOCKING AT THE
DOOR!” AND
“DONE. GONE IN I”
Louisville, Ky.,
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Special Despatches to the Citizen:
Little Rock, May 7.—Ordinance signed
this evening at 3 o’clock in the presence of
a large crowd. Murphy of Madison refused
to sign it.
Since my telegram in the morning I learn
that Pike will not be pressed for Major Gen
eral, and that Dr. Borland will most likely
receive that place.
Totten’s confiscation bill will pass.
The militia bill, in its present form, may
not pass. • davis.
FROM TENNESSEE.
Nashville, May 7, 8 p. m.—Legislature.
Secrecy removed ! Fifty-five thousand vol
unteers authorized 1 Five millions appropri
ated! Separation from the Union and union
with the Confederated States to be voted for
on the 8th of June. The Governor sustained
by resolution ! Military league formed with
Confederate States and confirmed by the leg
islature ! War expenses to be borne by the
Confederacy under Confederate authorities.
Will adjourn on Thursday. Three cheers for
the volunteers 11!
FROM MONTGOMERY.
Moktgomf.ry. May 7.—The Confederation
of this morning says that over 30,000 applica
tions have been received at the State Depart
ment for letters of marque and reprisal.
In Congress, to-day at noon, Mr. Brooke of
Mississippi, presented the ordinance of Vir
ginia addopting til# provisional constitution,
also resolution approving commissioners from
Virginia to the Southeren Congress, two of
whom, Messrs. Brockenbrough and Staples,
were presented.
Mr. Brooke moved that they be qualified
and take their seats. Mr. Ithett moved to go
into secret session and that the Virginia com
missioners be invited to remain.
Later.—Virginia was admitted as a mem
ber of the Confederated States Government
to-day, during a session of two hours. Her
members were sworn in and participated in
the discussions and voted on questions. Busi
ness made public.
Yesterday, Curry of Alabama, presented a
bill fixing the time of election of representa
tives to Congress ; also, providing for the elec
tion of President an Vice President under the
permanent Constitution; referred to Judiciaa
rv committee. An act was passed, recogni
zing the existence of war with the United
Statfes, and concerning letters of marque and
reprisal. The preamble recites the acts of
Lincoln and his proclamation, and that it is
necessary for the Confederate States to accept
a war thus commenced by him. The act au
thorizes the granting of letters of marque
and reprisal on certain conditions. A proviso
announces that free ships make free goods,
and 30 days are allowed federal vessels now
at ports of the confederate States, for purpo
ses of lawful commerce, to return to their
homes. Five per cent prize money, is reserv
ed as a fund for the widows and orphans of
those killed on private armed vessels and for
the support of the wounded.
• FROM NEW YORK.
New York, May 7.— Eight companies of
sappei'3 and miners have been mustered in
to service here.
New York and Philadelphia have been made
military depots. ■ Yachts to be armed for the
revenue service.
Brigadier General Cocke says General Rug
gles is quartered at Fredericksburg. Cocke
is to take position in front of Washington, in
connection with the commanding officer at
Harper’s Ferry, and thus to defend the Po
tomic border against Northern invasion.
Cocke denies that the capital has ever been
threatened by the Confederates, but that they
threaten to open war if the soil or grave of
Washington be polluted by the tread of a
single armed northern man.
from Washington.
Washington, May 7.—Several army offi
cers who failed to get commissions in the
Confederate service have asked for restoration
to the Federal, but were emphatically re
fused. 60,000 stand of arms are in the navy
yard here.
The New York Post’s special correspondent
says the government has been tendered a quar
ter of a million of men, all west of the Al
leghany mountains.
An arrival of specie from the north has
made money easier; no further difficulty is
anticipated from the lack of funds.
The forces at the Relay House are reinforced.
There are no fears of lighting at Baltimore.
The entire New Jersey troops are here.
The War Department has telegraphed the
Governor of Massachusetts that no additional
troops are wanted unless they enlist for three
years.
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, May 7. — Senator Bogard
of Delaware arrived here to-day and .left for
Wilmington, fearing personal assault.
It is reported here that there is a battery op
posite Gen. Butler’s station on the Potapsco
which can effectually rake him, and that But
ler is preparing to take it.
FROM MISSOURI.
St. Louis, May 7.—The Missouri Senate
is in open session. House in secret session—
nothing transpired.
The Cairo correspondent of the St. Louis
Republican says five batteries are planted on
the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, fully com
manding both. Large bodies of infantry sus
tain all the.batteries.
Col. Wickliffe, of Kentucky, positively as
sured Col. Prentiss that no hostile preparations
towards Illinois are being niade near Cairo.
Several hundred troops are in camp at Co
rinth, Miss., near the junction of the Mobile
& Ohio amt Charleston railroads.
Camp Jackson, near St. Louis, contains
1200 men and will bo augmented by the arri
val of the South-west Expedition company,
St. Louis, May 8.—The Union Home
Guard of the first and second wards, compos
ed of 1500 men, have been sworn into the
federal service.
Capt. Lyon has been ordered to receive
10,000 volunteers. He has already 5000.
Harrisburg, May 8.—Gov. Curtin has re
ceived orders from Cameron, secretary of war,
to provide quarters for numerous additional
troops.
FROM MARYLAND.
Baltimore, May 8.—The troops stationed
at the Relay House are strengthening their
position.
Lieut. Fauntleroy, U. S. navy, was arrested
yesterday at Harper’s Ferry, while passing
through en route for Washington.
FROM KENTUCKY.
Louisville. Mav 8.—The Surveyor of Cus
toms at this point has. received orders from
Secretary Chase to prevent .the shipment of
arms, munitions of war and provisions to the
seceded States, and also to stop such ship
ments from passing by or going through Lou
isville.
~~ Thursday!
ARKANSAS CONVENTION.
Maryland still Mixed*
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
rnOM LITTLE ROCK.
Special Despatch to the Citizen :
Little Rock, May 8.—The first Arkansas
Regiment left here to-day for Virginia. Fa
gan of Hot Springs, elected Colonel Com
mandant.
Intelligence received of the firing of Fort
Washita and other forts in Indian Territory
by Federal troops.
Provisional and permanent Constitution of
Confederate States adopted by Convention—
vote was close.
Election for delegates to Montgomery to
morrow—no certainty except as to Bob John
son. DAVIS.
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, May 8.—The Virginia
troops, it is reporled, are concentrating in force
on Harper’s Ferry.
The Government feels no apprehension of
an attack on Cairo.
FROM NEW YORK.
New York, May 8.—The Asia sailed for
Europe to-day, with $4,800 in specie.
It is understood that troops will probably
be sent to New Orleans.
New York, May 9. — A fully armed schoon
er has been captured off' the mouth of the
Chesapeake. Her crew, with the exception of
two, effected their escape.
rwuiu iUAn i
Frederick, May 8.—The Legislature has
unanimously voted against Convention.
Baltimore, May 7-—Large Union meeting
at Fredericksburg. Reverdy Johnson spoke;
prognosticates defeat to rebellion.
Baltimore, May 8.—Several rioters at
tacking Massachusetts troops arrested. Leg
islature did nothing. Another Convention
met, President saying three full regiments
raised there; 40,000 troops will be concentra
ted at Washington. Gen. Pattersons troops
go through Baltimore soon as railway is re
paired. Secretary Chase orders stoppage of
supplies south at Cairo. *
Perryville, May 9.—1500 troops arrived
from Philadelphia last night. Gen. Harney
has been ordered to St. Louis. *„ Gen. Lane
was sent to Kansas some time since with in
structions to taKe a large force and re-cap
ture the western fort3. Passenger trains from
Baltimore have been resumed.
FROM ALABAMA.
Montgomery, May 8.—The Postal Depart
ment is ready to take charge of the mails at
any moment. Congress directs the office seal.
Books, blanks, routes and clerical force are
completed. No detention of the mails is fear
ed in consequence of any policy of the Lin
coln Government. . , , ,
In Congress, President Cobb read a despatch
from H P. Hill, Commissioner from Georgia,
announcing that the Arkansas Convention had
unanimously passed an unconditional ordinance
of secession. * ... ,
Morton, of Florida, offered a resolution of
inquiry into the propriety of appointing Chap
lains in the navy, and it was adopted.
Ochiltree, of Texas, offered a bill providing
for tbe compensation of the officers of the
several Executive departments.
Coni ad, of Louisiana, made a motion to ap
point a committee on claims, which was
adopted.
A secret session followed.
Montgomery, May 9.—The proceedings of
Congress are mostly kept fsecret, but it is un
derstood that it is engaged in making the ne
cessary arrangements for a vigorous arid suc
cessful prosecution of the war, and for placing
the Confederacy in the best possible condition
for defense. Contrary to what has heretofore
been supposed, it is now understood that the
Government of the Confederacy has coutro
of a sufficient quantify of arms, ordnance anil
ammunition of every description, to enable it
to put 150,000 mon in the field, for a cam
paign of a years duration.
. FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, May 8.—Major Andtrion,
President consenting accepted the command
of Kentucky brigade.
Gen. Leo say the Virginians shall not cross
the State Line until attacked.
A Louisiana regiment arrived at Richmond
Monday. 1400 Tennessee troops and battal
ion Alabamians reached Lynchburg.
Washington,' May 9.—The authorities
think that the determination of Virginia to
contest the right bank of the Potomac, oppo
site Washington will result in a battle. A
strong federal force will cross the river and as
sume' to fortify their bosition near Alexandria.
The Richmond authorities are evidently kept
well posted with regard to Scott’s movements
and pl%ns.
FROM VIRGINIA.
Norfolk, May 8.—4,000 troops here, inclu
ding two Georgia companies. Authorities .
fortifying Norfolk and Hattoras Inlet. Fred
erick court house burned last night, supposed
incendiarism.
FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston, May 8.—Minnesota sailed With
sealed orders. '
FROM KENTUCKY.
Frankfort, May 8.—Governor Magoffin’s
message denounces Lincoln’s movements
strongly towards South, but refers whole sub
ject to people, recomirfending convention.
FROM MICHIGAN.
Df.troit, May 8.—The Governor in his
message to the Legislature recommends a loan
of a million.
FROM WISCONSIN.
Milwauke, May, 8.—Rufus King, the
newly appointed minister to Rome,has receiv
ed the appointment of Brigadier General of
the Wisconsin troops.
FROM NEW JERSEY.
Trenton, May 9.—The legislature has in
Nra>icnil fhn Rnml hill I'D n million.
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From Pensacola.
Pensacola, Friday night, April 26.—
Soldiers still arrive by every train. Three
companies from Louisiana arrived to-day;
also a hundred water soldiers (marines)
from New Orleans. Gen. Bragg has now
under his command about 8,000 troops—
a larger number, I believe, than Gen.
Scott commanded in the valley of Mexico.
They are all in fine health and anxious
for the hour that decides the destiny of
self and country.
The crisis approaches nearer and near
er. Another day of soldier-toil has added
to the great preparation. : The chairs, gun
carriages, or whatever the technical term,
for several mortars and big guns, came on
this morning’s train. The guns, I under
stand, will be here in a day of two.
The commander at Fort Pickens isun-m
ceasing in his military labors. Like
Bragg’s, his men work day and nights
They have thrown up a battery outride
but near the walls, of heavy guns, obtain
ed from the ships, whilejon the ramparts
they are piling bag upon bag of sand to
protect their guns and men. And all thib
visible to the naked eyy—even their mus
kets stacked on the beach. *
The governor has accepted the tender
of the two military companies of Pensa
cola, as well as that of the gallant Capt,
Miller, of Santa Rosa county. Little,
Florida is none behind her sister states in
military ardor and enthusiasm.
There have been no additions to the
United States squadron this week. A
British vessel, a ship, I believe from the
West Indies, arrived this morning. She
came in ballast. There is no United States
vessel in port.
Major Bradford’s battalion are still on
duty ra the city, but, like tbeir brother sol
diers at Warrington, work day and night
on me cny s ueiensea. xiiey wave mouo
many friends among the citizens, particu*
larly the ladies. They are not only sot
diers, but accomplished gentlemen.
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The Cotton Gammon.—Our European
files devote prominent space to the order
of the British Government, directing the
preparation of ground for cotton culture
in India. As our New Yor|c abolition co
temporaries will expatiate eloquently on
this news, and predict from it the destruc
tion of the American slaveholding states,
let us call the attention of the public to
three established facts, in connection with
the East Indian cotton product:
1. East Indian cotton has been pro
nounced by the British Foreign. Cotton
Association to be unfit for all sorts of goods
except the very coarsest.
2. The land carriage- of it, from the
field to the wharfs, is almost as costiy .as
the ocean traffic of the American article.
3. A sailing vessel takes from eighty
to one hundred and twenty days to go
from Calcutta to Liverpool.
A New York clipper could deposit six
cargoes in England in the same time.
Merchants will buy the best article
where they can get it cheapest. If the
British Government insist on making In-.
dian superior to American cotton, the peo
ple will wear French silk.
[New York News*
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Southern Pacific Railroad—-The
Marshall (Texas) Republican, of the
20th uit., reports that over 250 new hands
are at work on this road, and that the
grading of the second section of twenty
five miles, it is expected, will be completed
in sixtv dav*