Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-11-05

,,,,rniuu at 10 o clock L. " Ill I've
paeached at Il O'Clock by the President of the Con-
ference
FARMERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DoxtrloN-Au
iater5sting meeting Of the Farmers Assembly was
hold ON Friday morning last in the Hall at the Hoasc
of Delegates The Hon. William &. kiYes presided
The Speaker laia before tte Assembly the follow
in, communication from Philip 81 George Cooke.
ESD President OF the state Agricultural Soeles.
RICHMOND, Oct. 30. I5J6
r. tie I'm, Hin. c Res, Saetter q ae Farmers
N,t:--l have the honor to ,ransmi, herewith
communication from the Rector and Visitors of the
University and resolution of the Visitors thereof
referring to the establishment of school profess
sorship OF agriculture in the University
| congratulate you upon the receipt of these papers
in time lay them before the Assembly nj your pres
cn session; and that neither the disposition nor the
power is wanted on the part of the University,
10 cooperate with our Society in initiating scheme
81 such vast Importance to the true and permanent
Welfare of our State.
Nv views upon this subject are before the Assem-
bly in the paper which have already had the honor
to coumuuicate-and can only repeat that it is my
conviction that action in this great cause is demanded
by every consideration which appeal To the pat
trotic hearts Of our farmers.
The initiative must. il seems I've taken by the As
sembly, II We would avoid tedious delay. As be-
Ginning, propose TO bestow twenty thousand dollars
If the bombs OF the niNersity, bearing six per cent
Interest," NHlNH bN law is annuity - ptuBtu
wards the endowment Of an Agricultural Professor
ship rescrviug the right of nominating the Profess
sor subject TO the approval Of the Visitors OF the
University, and at my death he nomination Of the
Professor to be made lay the Farmers Assembly sub
iect 10 the Ike approval.
desire furthermore to enjoy tic privilege Of ap-
pointing two scholars, 10 he edncated free of tuition
fees charge in the proposed school and that this
privilege shall rest AT my death in perpeuy in the
Farmers Assembly
Il. III raJ tn Ike ns
soon Ms the steps to establish the protessorshp OF
school have been been taken by the Farmers Assem-
hy and the Visitors OF the University and the same
has hecnpU upon The permanent legal footing OF 9TH
or protcSsoishps therein. and the professor appoint
civil leave much undone in completing the pro
posed school and providing the means of general ag
rieultural instruction; and indulge the hope that
suite aud private liability will take up and complete
tn" glorious enterprise.
u lth the highest respect,
rcntin your obedient servant,
PnlLIp Sr. Gro. Cock
On motion Of Mr.. Mactarland of Richmond, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
Rcso're9, That for his munIhccut donation to ag-
riaulura education and Tor the wise and patriotic
dedication Of i, Philip st. George Cooke, Esq, is
titled to the enduring gratitude of this Assembly, and
Of all good citizens and that the Speaker commun-
cate to Mr. Cooke the grateful acceptanccby this As
selnbly Of his noble henetactons, and the high eS
tpeG, and respect entertained for him.
On motion of Mr.. mcfarland,
R.sslo.K That the munidcent donation of Philip
St George Cooke, towards the foundation OK the Ag
ricultural School in the University Of Virginia, be
and is hereby accepted.
The following resolution, offered by Mr. hdmunds,
Of Halifax, adopted
Res5lcqd That II committee of five, composed in
mari Of the Speaker and of Mr.. Cooke and such 9TH
or as the Speaker may select be appointed to confer
with the Visitors of the University and to make
Judgements tor die establishment Ct a PYcessorship
of Agriculture in that Institution, and hat the said
committee be instructed in making arrang ements tor
the establishment of said Pr0tess1rshpto express the
unanimous wish of the Farmers Assembly that the
name of its noble doner be connected with the chair
endowed by him.
The committee is composed OF the following gen
iemcn:
Hon. VIM. C. Rves, Philip st. George Cooke, VIM.
H. Mcfarland, Willoughby Newton, and Franklin
Minor
On motion of Mr. Macfarand,
Resolred That the Executive Committee cause to
he made marble bust and portrait of Philip st.
George Cooke, Esq, to be bestowed as this body
shall hereafter determine.
SorrH SIDE RILRoAD.-We have before us the
seventh annual report of the President and Directors
of this hourishng and very energetic company and
feel highly graticd with the account therein given,
of the improved interest and hatterng prospects Of
the road The President opens his report pleased and
satisfied with the several statements which he intro
duces no doubt conscious himself of having peroT-
med his duty during the past and each preceding year
10 Tie fullest satisli0n OF the company aud stock
holders
The rcpor informs us first Of the relief afforded the
Board OF Directors at their last annual meeting, when
considerably involved in debt, by the Judicious action
Of the stockholders in authorizing the issue Of pea
sent bonds Then follows another gratifying source
Of relief ia the steady Increase receipts from trans
portation over that Of last year, olS6l3 80 Aud
still another, through the excellent management OF
the wants and resources Of the roadhe decrease OF
expenses nearly $4,000. This chain Of gratifying
incidents to the advancement and advantage oil the
road linked with various other benefits which have
accrued to it. through its present government Is sure
" most reliable criterion by which to judge the fu-
ture prospects Of the Company In order to give the
reader Slight idea ct the rappjty of the progress of
its financial interests, the Treasurers statement,
shows great increase of the last the Frst six
months OF the year the las' two months producing
receipts Of over $4,000 each; and surprising this
should he the ycrage rage for the next fiscal year and
It seXpepted To he greatly increascd the prod1ct Will
&c @i2ooo3 Thp Of transportation, rcad repairs,
salaries &c fer tie last fiscal year is shown to lie
5l1ll15 a. hut put it down at $50 e99 the aa-
mud interest the whole funded debt IS Sl3i ,3eQ--
which added is S3ll, 800. This subrnrted from
$4,000 leaves the very hand some surplus OF HloS,
500 The capital stock is Si37l, T0G-givc the stock
holders five per cent dvjdcnd-S6s,jS5, and sink
iug fund will be left Of ~3D9l5. 1t were useless fur
th.r to pursue the proof lad down in this report vt
gne fine condition of the SoQthside Railroad The
above Oi ltStN SllCcn' u ile NUS N''oh' 'i'9l
er to assure him Of its happy prospects aud R2oEt
hattcriag present.-Peterslarg Espr<ss-
CalrtsIoz.-0n Thursday evening las a singular,
tGtuo serious collision occurred on the Railroad at
Emory anI Henry College, nine miles east OF Ahag-
don dust a. the nail train made its mpnieatIy
halt et the College q rumbiing was heard ahead ald
instantly was Observed flying down the track, two
freight cars which had become detached from a pre-
eediRg train in going up the heavy grade at that
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