The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-10-30
Inrr,,, or Rry. DR. Tunxcws This

Apprsss or Rsv. DR. BURROWS This
oousnt gentleman, the paster OF the First Baptist
hnrch IN this city, delivered an admirable ad-
ress yesterday at the Fair Grounds, on behalf OF
Ne Mount Vernon Association. Dr. Burrows spoke
ON tho East door of the Big Tent, and was lis
med to with much attention by an immense
rowd both inside and out. The points made by
i'm were as follows: That this the only coun.
~ that had failed to pay appropriate honors to
Is illustrious dead; that II was a reproarh to our
eople that they should let possibility exist
hat Mt. Vernon should be the subject of purchase
Or speculation. This point was calculated at some
nngth, In the course of which he drew some anu
ing pictures of the scenes which would then be
fitnessed on the sacred ground lie spoke OF the
reject which had been mooted to buy the lso-
erty and convert 1t into an Agricultural Fair
round. lie combatted the idea with some cogent
rgaments, and said that 1t would look like desc
rating cemetery to use il in such way. lie
ave poetic description Of how IT would look
shen in the possession and beautified and adorned
~ the hands Of the ladies of the Mt Vernon Asso-
nation. He did not agree with those who ad-
RANGED the notion that the price (S2OO,00Ol asked
or II was too much such property was beyond
,rce-it was cheap. no matter what 1t cost lie
et out with the announcement that he would not
,ulogise Washington, but in doing so he paid
glowing tribute to the pater pdtria. At the CON
,lusion of the address, quite sum was collected
md added to the fund in aid Of the purchase oil the
siount Vernon estate.
The tent used by the General in the Revolution,
together with his spy glass aud cane, were on the
ground and attracted much attention.
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ARREST OF PICKroCKET.-A young
man who gave his name James Talbot, and
3aid he hailed from Ohio, was arrested yesterday
afternoon at the Fair Grounds, for stealing tho
pocket book of Mr.. James ID. Winston, OF Hanover,
f35 in money, and sundry bonds. MIR.
Winston was in the act of going into the Big Tent
WHEN he felt the fingers of the thief IN contact
with his pocket, and Immediately announced the
robbery. Talbot got under the row OF benches at
the door to avoid suspicion, where he doubtless
handed the wallet TO confederate. FINDING 70
way of egress in that quarter. he came out and en-
to persuade those who taxed him with
the commission of the offence, that he had stopped
down thinking that he saw another man who was
trying 20 escape. Mrs. Pollard DR.. ". y. Lips
combe and Miss A. b. Jones. recognized him I'M
on his rising to view havi lg seen him
10 the act. lie taken before Justice Hanes,
at the magistrates tent, by Constable Wade, and
being searched 500 in Kentucky money was found
On his person. The pocket book of Mr.. Winston
was not discovered The prisoner manifested great
uneasness during the examination. The witness
7s being positive of his identity, he was sent to
the Coxnty Jail to await u further examination
this morning
HENRIC0 CIPCufT CoU8T.-E. O Jones
was put on trial in this Court yesterday for grand
larceny. in stealing l0G00 pounds of pig iron, the
property of 5. f. and W. II. Jordan. and Crenshaw
& Co. The feIonious conversion took place on the
7tb April while the prisoner had the iron in his
charge as master of the Canal Boat Y. VI. l. He
disposed of it TO various parties along the route
The lTial proceeding ut late hour in the eve
Ming without any prospect of conclusion being
arrived at. Messrs. Crump, Marye, White and
Mcliae appeared for the defence. Mr.. j. u. Young
or the Commonwealth.
KILLED BY KICK FROM A CoLT.-A
lcgro man named John Simms, owned by Mr.. VIM.
P MAYO. of this city, was kicked in the breast yes
erday by vicious colt which he had in charge. at
he Fair Grounds, and falling against n post with
great violence. he soon after died. The colt was
he property of Mr. Eggleston, Of Union Hill. The
negro had hold of the bride when the animal sud-
lcnly turned and planted his two hind feet on his
person, with fatal effect An Inquest was held aud
a verdict returned in accordance with the facts
above stated.
ALGEMaRLE CADETS. This company pa
raled Yesterday morning. and proceeded to the
Fair Grounds, under escort of Il detachment Of the
l79th regiment, Young Guard, commanded by Col.
Richardson. After arriving at the grounds, the
Cadets. with Col. Strange i'll command, performed
a series of eyo,utions in skilful manner. They
were then reviewed by Adjutant General Richard
son, after which they spent some time in viewing
the various objects of interest, and IN listening to
the interesting address of DR.. Burrows before the
Mount Nel non Association. On returning to the
civ the Cadets we're escorted by circuitous route
to their quarters, giving the citizens an opportu-
nifty of seeing handsome military display. Both
looked we'll, aud ELECTED many compli-
monts.
THE FAIR was attended yesterday by
thousands great proportion of the visitors be-
ing ladies. The ploughing match commenced at
10 O'Clock, in 3 lot adjacent TO the Fair GROUNDS,
aud attracted the attention of agriculturlsts gene
rally. Very skillful ploughing was executed by
James Shrpparson and Nm. Eubank, of IEeurco,
WIN. Baily, of Fairfax, aud others. The pleasures
Of the day were to some extent marred by unfor-
tunate occurrences in the afternoon, which no.
ticcd elsewhere; but with these exceptions, every
thing passed off happily.
The premiums will be announced to-day at 10
O'Clock; and at later hour sale of some fine
stock will take place on the horse lot.
RED EYE.-This stallion appeared on
the Fair Grounds at the horse lot, yesterday, and
attIacted much attention from judges OF horse
flesh. account of his admirably developed points
and style of action. We were in error yesterday
ia ascrbug the paternity Of the colt OF Major
Boswell (out of Nins) to him. He is by Revenue.
ALLEGrANY SPRINGs An interest in
these fine Springs, that of Dr. b. ". L. Holt, were
have been sold yesterday in this city, by Messrs
Goddin 4 AppersUn auctioneers but no bids being
offered, it was necessarily withdrawn. These
Springs, from their great reputation, would seem
t. offer unusual inducements TO any one with a
knowledge Of how they should be managed
They are regarded as amongst the most valuable
springs in the State, ON account OF the medicinal
quality of the water.
An INVALID.-A stranger, representing
himself TO be an invalid, went to Mrs C0Xs board
ing house, near the corner of Main and Sth SITS,
Tuesday morning, and applied for a room, stating
that he wished 10 lie down and rest. His request
was granted. and the unfortunate invalid retired
An hour or two afterwards, the soldiers passed
by. and while the attention Of the family di-
rectcd toward them, the stranger quietly left the
house. taking with him shawl and pair of boots
belonging to of the boarders, and has not been
heard of since.
Thu FIRE Works, exhibited by Aid
Fire Company on Wednesday night, were prepared
by Messr5. Barnes PyroteChniSts of Baltimore -
Persons who witnessed the exhibition. inform us
that it included variety of magnificent pieces.
LAPCENY--William Tibbs was arrested
last night by Waterman Franklin, on a charge OF
stealing bag Of corn from the canal boat Thomas
Mann. Tibbs will have a hearing this morning.
"ELoQUENCE AND SPEECH MAKING -
This is the subject of Lecture to be delivered to-
night by 0. p Baldwin, Esq. before the Young
Mems Christian Association at Rev. DR.. MoCre's
Church on Broad street. The simple announce
mcnt of the fact will doubtless insure full atten-
dance.
SENTENCED TO THE pENITENTIARY.-WiIliam Jones,
found guilty in Monroe county, Va, of the murder
OF Jos. Hooper free negro, has been sentenced to
Is years in the penitentary. His brother, Fielding
Jones, accomplish, was sentenced to Is years
imprisonment.
NEW MUsIC-We have received from Z. Morse &
Bro, 1SS, Main street, the metropolitan Waltz
a piece of music composed by Miss L. l.. D., very
accom- l shed young lady of this city dedicated O
the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company, o!
d. C. 1t is a sparkling piece of COM
pc sition, and is promise of still higher efforts
the part of the composer.
Tag NAVAL COURTs.-W ednesday-In Court No.
!. the case of X-Lieut holland was submitted; in