The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-29

Mr. Charles Williams Secretary of the State
agrcuitnrai Society The frsf business being
hoerations OF the body, Messrs. John r Edmunds
OF HALIFAX, and VIM. G. Rives Of Albemarie were
put in nomination Mt. Edmunds withdrew his
name. and Mr. Rives made an intellectual effort to
pressed upon him. the roll was called and the vote
resulted-Rives 70, Edmunds l.
Messrs. VIM. H Macfariand, Of Richmond city,
and y. Nd. Crutchfeld Of Spottsylvania, were ap-
form him of his election and escort him to the
chair.
On taking his seat, Mr.. Rives said:
Gentiemens desre to express my very deep and
unaecte senGbility of this mark Of your favor and
confidence. in the unexpected call to become your
presiding ofcer. say without the hghtest effecta-
non, that do net feel worthy of exalted posi-
ton. when see many others around me who have
agriculture; but since it has been the pleasure of my
brother farmers to bestow upon this evidence of
their favor, shall consider it thorough admission
into the family of farmers of Virginia. However un.
worthy be assured that shall do whatever | can,
compatably with my limited experience as presi-
ding officer, to assist you in the pshments of
the great work for which you have convened and of
my anxious desire to fulfil the expectations and pro-
mete the interest of the agricultural community.
Mr.. Charles b. Williams WAS put in nomination
for Secretary but he declined 10 consideration of
the duties now devolviug upon him an officer
of the Agricultural Society. Mr.. r. W. N. No.
land of Al5cmarle, was then put in nomination
and elected.
After some o ther business of no especial i'm.
portance. the Assembly adjourned to meet again
at o'clock, p. M.
Evening Session The report of the President
Of the Agricultural Society was read. It is doc.
unent of considerable length, and concludes with
the following propositions:
LIST. The establishment of an agricultural de.
partment or College, at the University of Virginia
to consist of three professorships.
I'd. A Professor of Agricultural Chemistry of
toto sc knLl -
Gealogy Dimaloogy and Metereology.
3D. Of Veterinary Practice and Surgery, of
comparative Anatomy. of natural history of quad
rupeds. birds, insects. &C.
Mr. Mscfarland, of Richmond, moved that the
report be laid on the table aud printed-adopted.
Mr. Newton of Westmoreland, moved that the
thanks of the Assembly be rendered to the Presi.
dent of the Society for the zeal, efficiency and
ability he has displayed in discharge of the duties
of bis office. Motion adopted
The meeting then adjourned t. meet this morn.
ing at 10 o'clock, when the election of officers of
t he Society will take place.
Meeting ofthe Stockholders of the james Ricer and
Kanauha Canal COmpany.-The Stockholders of
the James River and Kanawha Canal Company
re assembled last night at u o'clock.
The committee appointed to take into consider.
alton the Presidents annual communication, made
a report with certain resolutions annexed.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Morris the pre-.
vious evening, relative to the propriety of apply
tu6 tO puTcuaS6 TIE BtOCk OF the
company and in the failure of that event to appro
pirate $500 900 to its benefit, &c, were rejected.
The meeting then proceeded to elect officers for
the ensuing year. All the old officers were re-.
elected as follows President, Col Thos. q. Ellis;
Directors on the part of the Stockholders. Thomas
N. Bondurant and VIM. w. Boyd.
Alter some unimportant business the meeting
adjourned.
Interesting Erhibnion-By far the most inter.
estpg entertainment ever offered to the people of
Virginia is now open in the hall of the old market
Main street, under the auspices of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute, and we advise our country
friends to and enjoy it before they leave the
city. Besides the great painting of the "School
of Athens which, in itselfis most attractive ex-
hibiton, there are hundreds of other specimens of
the fine art from the pencils of some of the most
celebrated artists in the world. There too, are
specimens of mechanical skill and Ingenuity that
cannot be surpassed; paintings, drawings and nee
die work of every variety by the fair daughters
of the State and the greatest collection of stuffed
t,s of birds, beasts reptiles and fish, ever known
in Richmond Those who have never seen an ali
gator, hornfrog, California partridge, and scores of
Southern snakes can find them in profuson at this
exhibition. The farmer, too, will find improved
ploughs, sraw cutters, grain cradles, planning
machines and hundreds of other things, among
" hich we may notice a miniature engine and
two beautiful sewing machines in full opera
tion, that add greatly to the general colec-
ton of skill and ingenuity of our country. No
person should leave the city until after paying a
visit to this magnificent exhibition of Virginia arts
and Virginia enterprise.
Pockets Picked-Yesterday, Mr. Burnett of Han
over had bis pocket relieved osa purse containing
about 500 at the ticket Office of the Fair Grounds
while in the act of procuring badge of entrance
On Monday night, Mr.. E. Mahoney, Of Seottsvilie
Albemarle, had bis pocket book, containing $170
stolen from him at the Theatre. OF course neither
of these gentlemen will ever hear of their money
again. Safe bird, safe find, is a motto which is
commended to the consid GRAFTON of those gifted
with phethoric pocket books, and who design visit.
ing the Fair to day.
In addition to the two robberies mentioned
above we are informed that two persons were
robbed at the Petersburg depot, on the departure
of the train in the morning. and two other persons
were relieved at the Fair Grounds, OF their pock.
ct books, yesterday evening. We did not learn
the names of the sufferers in either case.
Aericnltural Reunions The members of the
Virginia State Agricultural Society held section
meetings last night, at Goddins Hall, Bank street,
and at the African Church. The meeting at the
first named place was presided over by Edmund
Ruffin, Esq, and the subject of discussion was the
management of wheat in its various stages, and
the effect of drilling, &c. that cereal Messrs.
Mosby, Cunningham, Carter, and others, took part
in the discussion
The meeting at the African Church, which was
to have been addressed by Mr.. Franklin Minor, on
the subject of the establishment of an agricultural
department in connection with the University Ct
virginia, IN consequence OF the tuln attenuance,
adjourned 10 Goddins Hall.
Conriction Of Peter Crutchfeld The whole of
yesterday was occupied in the Circuit Court of
Henrico, by arguments of counsel, In the case of
Peter Crutchfeld. indicted for the murder of his
wife. John Gilmer and Samuel T. Bailey ad
dressed the jury in most able m amer for the de-
fence, and John B. Young sustaining the common.
weal.h. At q late hour the case was given to
the jury, who, after . brief absence returned
verdict of voluntary mansaughter," ascertain
ing the punishment of the prisoner at years in
The Penitentiary. Mr.. Bailey signiied his inten.
tion of applying for . new trial. and Judge Clop.
ton accordingly deferred pronouncing the sentence
Dying Silks is an important branch Of mechan.
ISM and one that the ladies' will be gratiied to
know, is carried on successfully In Richmond At
the Fair of the Mechanics Institute may be seen
specimens of this branch of industry from the es.
tablishment of Messrs. Dennis & Bro, that are
very creditable to those gentlemen.
Rsady-made Cgothing.-The great convenience Of
ready made clothing in these days of .go ahead,
when men have no time to be measured and fitted
for an outer garment, in the old STYLE Is too appa
rent to need . word of comment. A. the Mocha
MICS Fair we see that Mr. e B. Spence has . case
of pretty work. cut and made in the tip of the
fashion, and of such materials ~ cannot fad to re-