Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-10-24
citp d.l0 StItc AHairs,

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pRruIrNs The cattle sent hv Mr. Grouse to the
North Carolina Fair ted, the following 81 premiums:
Best thorough bred Durham over three years
old: best mich COW: best Durham heiler yenrs old
i've for the finest calves, male and female ttest coy
and the finest two years old Devon. -Four other pre-
miums also aludged his cross-breed cattle but
were not awarded because they provided for
ia the schedule.
We have received from Mr.. J. W. RANDOLPH, Rich
Inond va Scrip rai and Statistical ,iers in tdpor Of
Sdpery, by Thornton Strngfelow, D. D. This is the
fourth edition, with additions, OF Dir. Strngfellow's
concise and able work For sale by PAYNE CHRIS
TlAS, Lynchburs.
HlGH-HAxpEo AFrAIR.-Onr city readers are doubt
less of the ftct that protractcd meetings have
Jecn in progress at two of the Baptist churches in
Richmond. for several weeks and that a large num-
Der of both have been induced to become 'pro-
fcssors of religion Among the converts three
Young ladies, who have been reared in the Roman
catholic faith Two OF them were immersed some
days ago and the third, who is an orphan, i'm
mersed on Sunday night. The Irish friends of the
latter on learning Of her intention to become Pro-
testant resored to the most seandAlous measures to
prevent the consammaton Of her resolve. They first
for her to attend meeting OF her Catholic friends
aud in ther presence make recantatipn other pro-
tessiou of PrOtestau ism but being fully determined
upon the she had marked out for herself the
summons of course disregarded. On Sunday
night she proceeded To the second BAPTIST church to
prepare for the rite OF bapm, and while thus engag
ed, II party of lrish-men and women made their
appearance in front OF the church. small number
of them entered the DOORS and seated themselves
the front pevs. uttering the most violent threats
ganst the Young lady. The attention OF the pastor,
pr. Howell having been called To these intruicrs, he
summoned several of the male members of the con-
gregation to the vicinity of the pulpit and it was de-
termned on consultation TO have them elected FROM
the church unless they would consent depart quiz
otlY. The efforts to induce them to Withdraw met
with clustering opposition, but finally prevailed
and the champions Of Papacy retired, still ayowing
their determination to be rerenged on the young lady
tor aburng the religion Of her deceased parents
Qqet being restored, the services proceeded
Wlth aud the ordnance Of baptism administered TO
the Young h,lv who had been the object Of such
serupulous apsoyanec.-f e'ors5ur2 IateAtge"cer.
YIRGlHIA SALT ASD PLAsTER.-Among the benefits
flowing from the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
Are the greater development and more extensive use
df the firr MIA Salt and Plaster, OF the Smyth and
Washington mines. Specimens OF the Plaster nave
lea CHIT 10 this city, which compare ttvorahly
with that from New England and Nova Scotia; and
VI Preston has consigned some of the table Salt
manufactured at his wells to Messrs. Williams &
Brother This Salt is the finest that has ever been
exhibited in this city, and when tried will he
preferred sure both for its palaableness and
whiteness any other that is sold here.-Riclmond
Examiner.
THE PETERSBURG FA1R.-A large number Of srau-
gers from various portions Of Virginia aad North Car
DINA in the city attendance On the Union Agri-
cultural Fair. large addition to the size of the crowd
was made last evening. The weather Yesterday was
exceedingly favorable, and the day passed off very
pleasantly and satisfactorily all In many respects
the exhibition this year is far ahead of any OF its pre-
decessors. As regards the bovine department, we
have fine display The little time
the Executive Committee have hld 70 prepare for the
Fair has prevented that ample success which they in
common with citizens generally, SO ardenty de-
sired. But perceive nothing in the exhibition
dsprit the friends ST the enterprise,-nothing to
cause the slightest relaxation of determined, perse-
yerng effort-SoHtksids Democrat
THE MECHANICS NsTTrTE.--Last night the Fair
OF the Mechanics Institute opened with the most
encouraging signs Of prosperous time while it lasts
The address of Mr MORRISON most excellent
production and gave very high satisfaction TO the
audience. The picture NJ the School Of Athens was
received with IL round ofapplause, and was exhibited
to great advantage II looked sublime The tone, the
exquisite blending Of the coors and the noble figures
grouped together in the picture were brought out
lnagnidcenty blythe finely arranged lights. Mr.. Pras
description of il was admirable.
The array Of articles was Very extensive and there
was great deal highly credible to the mechanics Of
tie city and some inventions Of solid value The as
semblage WAS evidently much glati6ed by the exh-
bItOu.- D5sPGR.
H4RRIs.s CReUIT CuURr-IETEREsrIs0 CASES
We learn from the Clarksburg Register that at the
rf.ent tenn efthis courtthe Grand Jury found abou
sevenfy ia et'neuis and presentments OF these one
as aganst Horace Greeley for circulating in Harrison
,.5 ntr Iii, Tribune" which considered by the
"rani Jurors A. iRcendiary In lis character. Two
citizens ofihe county we're presented for aiding in
tie circulation Of that paper. The remaining ndict-
lrnS were for mjR0r offences, a. common assaults,
aAufai gaming. &c.
Wm y. Radcliffe. youth Of twelve years,
Noted for, and found guilty al stealing twenty dol
lars ia bank Hotes, mad the term Of his imprisonment