Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-11-03

Mr.. J. II. Eehols prevented most beautiful
On the Repor, Of the Committee on other Do
nestle Fabrics, signed by VIM. W. Sorycil,
| chairman:
Best spec imen Of " oolsn Cloth, Mrs.
Hiram Chcat"ood,
Ne1tbcs,, Mr.. W ,lliam Ilobson, =
Bcs, specimen of Table Cloth, Mrs. Sam.
l. Harrison,
Mex, best, Mrs. L. Fletcher,
For a beautiful Thread Lace, Mrs. Ma
~ Davidson, made by herself,
Best spec linen Of Sewing Silk, Mrs.
Lewis Brown, %
To James Wright, apprentice TO VIII
liams Il Victor, (of = months service.)
for a beautiful Silver Guard Chain, 50
Til, committee also say" tina, a piece Of
Cotton, and Silk Cloth, exhibited BY VIM. S,eem !;
Bonnet and Cap, by Miss Jane Simpson "a Glass
Basket, by Miss Dornin; a Chd's Apron, by Mis-,
Sarah Hawkins, child IL years old ~ Pin Cusl'-
ion by Mrs. A. r. Tyree a Cenire-Table Cloth,
by Miss A. y. B'ggers and do do No. 2, by
Mrs. Dorn,n a Lamp Mai, by Mrs. DIR. Withers !;
and a set Of Silver Tea Spoons, by Williams a
Victor, wcro specimens of manufacture, desrr-
wing premiums, should the Society have spare
funds"
Besides the aforementioned, there cx-
hibiicd many other articles from the ladies. beau
tifnl and ingenious. Among them may be named
"a Cotton Bed Quilt, by Mrs. WIN. Shoemaker :;
a Carpet OF Cows Hair by Mrs. n. b. Thurman /;
Two pieces Of Wooden Domestic Cloth, by Mrs
Samuel Haskell Painted Carpet made of
Shucks, BY Mrs Frances Adams beautiful
Cape, Gloves and Apron, BY Mrs. John Revely !;
and man, others, which, in the basllc OF the mo-
mrnt, could not be- generally noted. From all
which we predict, that next year. the fair portion
OF our population will attract the largest share Of
the public attention.
MIR. y. b. Thurman presented fine specimen
Q! Currant Vine
Mr.. j. II. Echols presented some fine specimens
Of B all Shoe Thread
W lillian Davis, Jr. exhibited an improved
Straw Gutter, of Northrrr manufacture, which is
the best we have ever seen. 1t is particularly
commended I" the attention OF our farmers. The
pa,cntcc is Mr. Green.
a the Cattle Show there many animals exhibit
ed, OF fine appearances, not above enumerated. A.
| nonp them may BE- mentioned, "a bloodcd Colt ,
by DIR. VIM. Owens ; a fine Colt, by r. .. Nor
veil Mare and Colt, by John +. johnson Sc
veral excellent Colts, by Richard Chiffon "a fine
filly, BY Tarl,on Chilcs and "A Col, of high
blood, by Charles II. Lynch.-Thero were many
other animals presented in high condition; which
the Secretary could not no,c.--But all gave cv-
dcnce of the improving spirit Of the country.
Franklin, wc,c greatly interesting. Several arti-
clcs sold. which VIC have reason to believe,
sold for prices highly gratifying TO their makers.
OF these may be noted Miss Simpsons Bonnet
and Cap, which brought $40 cacl,--a Bunch of
| Feathers, by =, sold for S5-a piece of Do
nestle Cloth. BY Mrs. Cheatwood, sold for go 50
per yard-a Pin Cushion, bv Mrs. John H. w.
rec. sold for S5-and single Pippin Apple, by
WIN. Sleen, sold for the unparalleled price of rs
cents.
There was no crop Of Tobacco cshibited-bu,
next year, from better management ON this sub
jet, j. expected thar this article will come in for
\ share of the attention OF the Society
But OF all the things presented none are more
worthy of the especial regard Of the public thar
Mr.. Daniel W. Loves Machne-whch no cali,
+" Perpetual Motion" 1t certainl, come, nj lea 81
nearer to this point of Mechanical perfec thar
any piece of Mechanism we have ever seen. lie
has already secured the patent right--and intend.
showing II IN a wider sphere. He propose, TO APP
ply its principles to navigation and to other opr-
rations. II is simple in its structure, and is be-
lieved to be based the principle of the ncli-
ned plane, assisted by pendulum aud spring.
Erenins Session, stiH pending.
The Society went into tho election Of Officer,
for the ensuing year.
On nomination, Odn G. Clay, Of Campbell
was unanimously effected President
On nomiu ,ton, Elijah Fletcher, Of Lvchburc
BENZ. Wiggnton, Of Bedford George Markham
Of 4 mlerM ; and Richard &. Morris, of Bucking
kan, were unanimously elected, l,,, %, Sd an,
4,h Vice Presidents.
On nomination, Achilles D. Johnson, Of Camp
bell. was unanimously elected Secretary.
On nomination, John II. Tyree, Of Lvnchbure
was una nimouslv elected Treasurer.
On nomination, Washington Appcr.on, Charlie
II. Lynch, William Owens, John Percival Benz
/. Walker, VIM. Davis, Jr., Benz. Wilks, job,
NJ. Warwick, Alex. Tompkns, John Thurman
=. Ammon Hancock, Or. ID. Paterson, and Henry s
Langhorne were unanimously elected to compos,
> the Executive Committee.
On nomi alton, John Percival was unanimous.
~ elected To deliver the next Annual Address,
Achilles ID. Johnson, in = few remarks. e,.
planned the objects & proprrty Of sending a del
cea'ion 10 the Agricultural Convention, TO be hcl,
) liz Richmond next Winter
Whrreupon, on nomination. tho Societ, unani
mously elected Or. Robert w. Wnhers. job,
Wills, Achilles d. Johnson, Col. Thomas NJ
: Bondnrant and Charlr. II. Lynch, ~ its dele
gates.
) On notion the Society then adjourned. SIM
dc, TO meet again IN Lynohburg on the last Thurs
!, day Ia October next. All which j, respectful,
d rcporcd.- Errors exccptcd)
u ACHILLES d. JOHNSON, Secrttarv.
C4TS The Address will appear next Thursday