The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-11-04
LOCAL MArrnM.

STATE AGRICULTURAL EOCrErY The
Society met again last night In the African Church
The meeting was large one, though mot 10 full o.
that of the preceding night.
The President announced the following commit
tee Of thirteen to make the inquiries relative TO the
Professorship of Agriculture under the resolution
of Mr.. Minor. adopted Monday night:
Mess T. Minor, of Aibemarie; w. H. Mscfarland,
of Richmond; Geo. u: Nicholson, Of Essex VIM.
of Botetourt; J. B. Baldwin, Of Augusta: N. T.
Cabell, OF Nelson: Peter Steinberren. nf Mason:
Geo W. Turner, Of Frederick; o. n Crutchfield,
of Spottsylvanis; Thomas Lee, of Halifax: Wm
r.. Taylor, OF Norfolk; and James Carr, OF Kama
VIA.
Dr. Thomas P. Atkinson offered resolution for
the appointment Of committe of Eve 10 take into
consideration the Constitution and By.Laws of the
Society, and to report what amendments they deem
proper to be made to them, to the next annual
meeting of the Society.
Mr.. Peyton of Roanoke moved substitute for
this resolution, for an inquiry by committee TO
report to the next annual meetine) into the exped
eucy of so amending the Constitution az to give
greater elaboration to the action of the Society,"
and ensure more prompt and perfect expression
of its will.
Mr.. Boiling of Prince Edward moved to amend
the substitute by instructing the committee 90 to
amend the Constitution as to provide for the cleo.
ton of all the officers by viva voce vote of all the
members on the Fair grounds.
debate ensued, N which Messrs. Willis of
Orange Randolph of Albemarle, Boiling. Atkinson,
Bondurans Of buckingham, and Garland of Rich
mond, took part.
The amendment and the substitute were reject.
ed, and the resolution of Mr.. Atkinson adopted
The President took time to appoint the committee.
Mr.. Peyton, of Richmond, called attention to the
fact that there was a vacancy Ia the Executive
Committee since the constitution required that it
should consift of ten exclusive of the other ocers
the secretary being necessary to make up the ten
The President said there was another vacancy &C.
cordng to that rule, which he considered correct
Thetreasurer ASP being one of the ten.
The Society proceeded to elect two members to
the Executive Committee, and Messrs. Hugh NJ
Nelson, of Clarke, and VIM. NJ. Radford, Of Bote-
tourf, were elected.
Mr. Gilmer of Albemarle, being called out, gave
his views about grazing and grasses, interpreted
with much humor, which was heartily enjoyed by
the Society. Both his theory and practice seemed
to meet general appreciation.
On motion of Mr.. Peyton ofRoanoke, resolutions
of thanks were adopted, to the President, Vice
Presidents Executive Committee and Secretary
to the Agricultural Commissioner of the past year
to the City of Richmond in its corporate and indi.
vidual capacity; the Chief Marshal of the Exhibi,
ton and his assistants to w. Ballard Preston and
to d. johnson Barbour, for their addresses and to
the Railroads and to the Steam and Packet Boats
for the facilities they afforded to the members Of
the Society,"
Very appropriate speeches were drawn bv these
resolutions from Messrs Cooke President, E. Ruff
tin, Mayo OF Richmond acknowledging the compl
ment to this city, and Thos. L. Preston Mr.. Cooke
abiding to the feeling and discord that had existed
declared that it had all passed away aud the Exc
cutive committee now understood one another per.
tectly and would get along harmoni)usly with the
labors entrusted ito them. The announcement
was received with cheers
Mr.. Peytou made an appropriate speech in offer
ing his resolutions
On motion, the Society then adjourned.
f,o,
Danville, ON his way to the North to purchase
goods, was robbed Of 5000 yesterday morning,
while at the Richmond and Danville Railroad de-.
pot. He had just received the money for the sale
of some property, and fearing that some slick fin.
gered rogue might get it, took 1t out of his port
monnaie and placed 1t in side pocket, from which
place ''pick' became possessed of it
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CANAL Con-
PANY.-A meeting ofthis Company was held at their
office last night but owing to the absence of the
State Proxies, an adjournment was moved and car
ried. So that next meeting will be held on the
18th of December next.
DR.. FIELDS HYDRAuL1c RAm-At the
Agricultural air grounds in this city, ls an inpro
we'd hydraulic ram which attracts general atten.
ton 1t was patented and deposited by Dr. VII
liam Fields, OF Wilmington Delaware The prin
cipal improvements of this machine Is In the con-
struction OF the back action valve at or near the
spring or dam. This valve opens upwardly and
inwardly, which increases the power doubly, the
consequence of which is that it will carry Just
twice the amount of water which has ever been OBJ
tanned by any similar machine. There is vertical
brass valve under the chamber, which gives it a
decided superiority over the leather hinge valve
and prevents the sand from obstructing it, The
waste water valve lies horizontally, and is thrown
open by spiral spring which Is also an advantage
over ell other waste valves This machine is ADM.
rabe adapted for the irrigating of land and for
farming purposes generally, while it may be made
to carry supply of water to the tops of the high.
est buildings and the ease with which it is kept in
working order makes 1t a most desirable machine
To the scientific it Is article of interest and ia
generally admired by all who witness it's opera
tiors.
The Baltimore Sun of September Goth, in mott
cling this Ram while on exhibition at the American
Institute of that city, says:
Near the centre of the room, and close to the
fountain, the eye will be attracted by tall pole
with water pipe running upit This Is work.
ing model OF one of DR.. William Fields patent nv,
draulic rams, which is claimed to be the best in
the world. Its operation is very satisfactory and
can at any time be seen.
COMPLAINT AGAINST AN OFFICER.-Mr.
|. A. Goddin yesterday entered a complaint at the
police court against Officer Seal for partality in
reporting him for an obstruction and neglecting TO
report another obstruction to which his attention
had been called. The complaint will be investiea.
ted to-day.
STEALING Sp0ONs.-Officer Wheat, on
Thursday last, arrested negro named Harriet be-
longing to MIR. Chas. Thompson, for having in her
possession several spoons and couuterpane, the
property OF Mr.. r. F. Darracott of the Powhatan
House. When examined at court Yesterday she
was ordered twenty lashes for receiving stolen
goods.
WATHMEN VINDIcArEp.-Thec case Of
Morris Galligan. charged with having been disor.
DERBY at Rockets, Tuesday night was again before
the Mayor yesterday. At the first examination,
"wednesday morning, Galgan had complained of
having been abused by the watchmen who arrested
MIN, ana the Mayor had continued the case In order
to get some evidence, besides the prisoners state.
ment, on that point. Yesterday, Mr.. Pulliam
who witnessed the arrest, came forward and stated
to the Mayor that he saw no harsh manual treat
ment whatever from the watchmen to Gallfsan nor
did he hear them use abusive language to him -
The Mayor decided the watchmen blameless In the
case, and after fning Galligan 81 for being drunk
held him to bail in the sum of 500 10 be of good
behavior.
HELD TO BAIL-The Mayor, yesterday,
held Mr.. Charles Regnault to BALTIC keep the peace
Tor having assaulted the proprietor of strength
tester, near the fair ground, Thursday afternoon
Mr.. Regnault gave the security and was discharged
AMUsEMENTs.-Spalding & Rogers Cir
Gus will exhibit on Council Chamber Hin thia after
noon and tonight All who have visited this place
of agree that 1t IL the best Circus that
has ever visited Richmond. The horses are very