The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-28
LOCAL MATTERS.


MEETING OF TIE FARMERS ASSEMBLY,
The regular annual meeting Of this body took
place at the hour Of O'Clock yesterday evening,
in the African Church. The meeting was held
principally for the purpose of ascertaining whether
there was quorum OF the members present, aud
to hear the report Of the President OF the Agricu-
tural Society.
The Assembly was called to order by Mr.. Crutch-
field. of Spottsylvania, who moved that Charles B.
Williams be appointed temporary clerk, which mo-
ton was carried.
Hon. VIM. C. Rivss, of Albemarie county, was
then nominated as Speaker of the Assembly by
Mr.. Crutchfeld. and unanimously elected such
Messrs. C-utchfeld and Cooke conducted the
Speaker to the Chair, who, on taking his seat ex-
pressed in feeling and appropriate terms, his sense
Of the kindness OF the Assembly for repeated honors
thus conferred upon him.
The President of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society then read the annual report of the Exec
utire Committee, which, with the accompanying
document, was laid upon the table.
The various subj jects treated in it were then re-
erred to appropriate committees-one on Agri-
cultural Education, another on the Fence Laws of
Virginia, third on the provisions for Fair
Ground for the accommodation of the noxt annual
exhibition Of the Society.
proposition was submitted by Col. Cooke to
sell to the Agricultural Society the Bellona Arsenal
at cost (S265o) for the purpose OF an Agricultural
Institute. committee was appointed To take the
matter into consideration, and report thereon du-
ticabe.
The speaker reported the result of an interview
held by him with the visitors of the University,
on the subject of establishing an agricultural
nation cf 700. The subject referred to the
commi tee on agricultural education.
An election was gone into fJr II clerk, when the
choice of the body fell on s. Basset French, ESQ., of
Chesterfield.
After the transaction Of some other unimportant
business the Assembly adjourned, to meet at the
same place at o'clock this morning.
ADDRESS BEFORE THE MECHANICS IN
sTiTUTE.-Lawrence s. Narye, Esq, of this CITY, Is
announced to deliver an address before this Asso
citation tonight. The attractions aiready great will
thus DO enhanced by an intellectual treat of supe
rior order. The Exhibition Room ought, and will
doubtless be crowded to hear Mr. Marye Uis
theme has not been announced, but one so ready
in utterance, quick in thought, and with SO
many Of the attributes of the orator, rarely finds
himself at loss for subject matter"
THINGS AT THB FAIR GRoUND.-Des-
pte the drawbacks in the way Of unfavorabIe
weather and the panic, the grounds are full of OBJ
jects of interest aud utility The number Of horses
of every description, is greater even than last year.
and that was considered unusually fine exhibit
ton, the best up to that time The cattle depart
ment is very fine, and nearly every stall occupied
The sheep are remarkably fine, and the pens of
swine every way superior. The Agricultural In
ucpaItiucuI IL IulI, anu OF course very
extensive. Altogether, the exhibition will compare
favorably with the preceding ones. Articles con-
tlnueu To pore in yesterday. All that is needed
now is fair weather. The town is pretty full OF
people and every train which reaches the city adds
largely to the concourse. We are glad to chronicle
aro;her deep disappointment to the croakers.
Accidental colored man famed
Thomas Bosley, fireman ON board of the steamer
Belvdcre met with a serious accident on Saturday
irrhf x,rfs sla . thnL L,,k
gone into the crank room to put away the scraper
and while there, was struck by the crank, which
broke his left thigh He lay in that condition until
the boat reached her wharf in Baltimore, when
physician was summoned and the broken member
set.
GOLDEN SYRUP.-Specimens of this
syrup, made from the Chinese Sugar Cane, by Col.
j. III. MeCue, Of Augusta county, WAS Yesterday
used by the guests Of the Exchange in the ladjes'
ordinary. 1t was in general request, and many
fair one expressed the opinion that it WAS hai to
surpass.
LADIES HANDIwoRK-"No. 81" in the
Ladies' Department, at the Fair Grounds, repre-
sents beautiful specimen of quilt from the fair
hands of Miss Ann Z. Huffman Of Briigewater.
Rockingham county. Look at it. Near by it is
very handsome silk quilt, of Mrs. Win. A. Bell, of
Augusta. and two nicely embroidered pocket hand
kerchiefs aud child's dress, of Mrs. Michael G.
HarmaR, of Staunton.
Domestic FowLs.-This department of
the Fair is very well represented. OF Turksis.
there are three soTts-the common, wild and crest
ed. OF Geese there are sundry kinds, embracing
the common wild, China. Bremen, Poland and AZ
rcan Swan Geese. OF Ducks there are five kinds
viz white Poland, Muscova. Aylesbury common
and summer wild Ducks. They are all recommend
ed for some point of excellence. and no domestic
bird fancier could go very far wrong TO supply HIM
self from the assortment at the Fair grounds
Holy SCENE.-Among the numerous
handsome paintings now on exhibition at the Fair
Of the Virginia Mechanics Institute. is a superb
picture representing st. Matthew writing the Cos
pei and the Angel of Inspiration holding the ink
which was painted by Miss J. +. CoNRAD. Of Harri-
sonburg, Va. This beautiful specimen Of art. we
regret to learn arrived too late 10 be submitted TO
the Judges on Fine Arts but from the numerous.
concentrations it has received, We are fully as
sured that the fair artist will receive from the pub
lie that praise TO which she is Justly entitled Miss
q. has number of handsome pieces at home, Just
finished, which we hone TO see on exhibition next
fall i'll the Mechanics Fair
VISITORS TO THE STATE FAIR are spe-
cially and cordially invited to visit and use the
Library and Reading Rooms of the Young Men,.
Christian ASS citation, in Goddin's Hall. corner of
Bank and llth streets. where they will find the
principal newspapers of this country and of London
and Liverpool, Magazines. Reviews and choice Lii.
brary OF nearly 300 volumes of scientific literary
and religious books. In few places could an hour
OF rest or leisure be more pleasantly passed.
BEAR IN MIND THE FACT, that besides
vast number of fancy articles. paintings and
drawings, now on exhibition at the Mechanics
Fair, there are several valuable inventions in the
success Of which the Agricultural community are
deeply interested. The hand corn shelter rotary
pump. improved ploughs and new furnaces are all
worthy of especial attention.
HANDSOME DIsPLAY-Our neichbor.
Mr. A. Hill, has display of his work at the Ne
chancs Fair that would do credit 10 the first man.
u'acturer IN Paris. Ladies' and gents boots and
shoes, of every conceivable style and pattern got
ten up by himself fill his cases, and should con-
vince onr citizens that this character of manufac-
tCres can be carried on as successfully in Richmond
as in any other part of the world 1t is to he re-
gretted that other manufacturers do not enter the
list and contend with MIR. Hill for the premiums
offered by the Institute; but if they are not dis
posed to do So, the consequences are their own.
HARD To BEAT.-Belyin & Atkinson, on
Governor street, showing at the Mechanics ex-
EIbition. an oak wardrobe, and rosewood side
board, that are not easiy y eXcelled anywhere
They arc not afraid to compare their manufactures
with those OF other cities, both for workmanship
and price, and have started ont with the determt.
nation Of deserving and securing success Virginia
farmers should examine these specimens and when
they need something beautiful In tho cabinet line,
give their orders to Richmond workmcn, instead Of
sending TO the Nsrth.
PISTOL SHOOTING BENZ. Hobbs, who
was arrested on Monday evening for shooting n
pistol in the street, and Tiotous conduct in the
'City Lunch" Saloon, appeared before the Mayor
yesterday and was held to bail in the sum of $50
t, keep the peace.
DETAINED. Dennis Crowley, negro,
who ciaimsto be free, but has no papers to prove
himself 80, was committed TO Jail yesterday to
await further investigation.
LARCENY Norman. slave, the poper-
ty OF x. j. Christian, arrested Monday night with
an improper pass, and on suspicion of stealing a
trunk OF clothes from fellow servant ,rss tried
yesterday before the Mayor and sentenced to 80.