The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-08

Associatt0n- Convention Laving the
Corner Stone Of Mechanics Instisute-Why
Ed,rord Everett did not Come-7He Farmers
assembly Roboeries, !Stabbing and Death, &c.
From an early bour yesterday morning vehicles of
every grade were rushing towards the fair ground
and thousands unable TO procure accommodation
repaired to the scene on foot.
The spectacle at the ground was truly imposing.
There was nothing in the appearance of the fair
daughters OF Virginia who were present in numbers,
to denote any evil results of the prevailing pressure
The display was rather in an inverse ratio to the
rule OF economy laid down in other parts of the
country as necessity Of the existing state of
things.
The display at the horse track was considerably
enhanced above that of the previous day The col
lection OF horses was far superior, and the number
largely multiplied. During the day series Of very
interesting trotting matches were kept up 80 that
there was abatement of the means of interest and
attraction notice some very superior draught horses
on tie ground, and two young sires of remark
able beauty. The celebrated trotting horse Kossuth
was among the number Of animals present and upon
trial with other horses of reputed speed, found
to maintain fully his high distinction. He seemed
TO be an object of very general admiration.
In the fowl department there ia an almost infinite
variety of the feathered tribe on exhibition. no
tced some beautiful specimens of Bremen geese, all
white, and considerably larger than the ordinary
grade. In the chicken line the number and variety
were almost endless. Many Of them were being
bought up at a rapid rate.
The testing OF agricultural implements, such as
thrashing, winnowing and reaping machines, the
chief feature OF note in that department. These
operations seemed to attract a very large crowd
many Of whom seemed disposed to purchase. If only
10 furnish market for the sale of these indictments
and live stock annual exhibitions of this character
produce serious advantages to the interests concerned
in the sale and purchase OF such articles.
spacious tent, which is designated the Mount
Vernon Tent, has been erected on the ground and
the spygass used by General Washington during
the campaign of IS. with favorite cane of his
placed there for exhibition. charge of twenty
five cents is made upon each person wishing to see
these relics the sums thus realized tn be applied in
aid Of the purchase of Mount Vernon under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Association bearing that NAME
So far as | could observe, but little interest was
taken IN this part OF the exhibition, and appre
bend that the contributions for the proposed pur-
chase through this source will be very limited.
Ten O'Clock yesterday morning was fixed for the
assembling of the Editorial Convention at the Ex-
change Hotel; but for some reason or other best
known to themselves the confraternity did not at
tend. IL was doubtless designed as preparatory
movement to grand supper, to be furnished-not at
their expense, apprehend. Probably the object of
this convention is To raternze the brethren in favor
OF some one OF the two aspirants for the United
States Senatorship. II they can accomplish this
they will certainly have done great deal in the
cause OF harmony. But despair of such result.
The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the ueN
building for the Mechanics institute came oil
at four O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Il was
performed under the auspices Of the Richmond
Encampment OF Knight Templars the members Of
the Mechanics Institute, Board of Managers of
same, Master Masons, and battalion of the 10th
regiment Of volunteers, all Of which marched in
regular procession to the scene where the ceremony
was performed, headed by band of music. The
Mayor of the city, the orator of the day-Rey L.
Burrows-and few other less notable individuals
were IN the procession in open carriage. The
Grafton, by Mr. Burrows, was exceedingly happy and
appropriate. The whole ceremony was one Of unu
sua interest, and to the thousands of strangers now
in the city source Of much enjoyment.
notice that the Washington police who arrested
Pulling, the Custom House robber are in this CITY at
present, no doubt in pursuit of some other accom-
plice in that robbery, to whose identity they have
some clue from the parties now under arrest. They
are constantly posted near the main entrance to the
fair ground
Exchange New York il rating as high as ten
and eleven per cent here at present. This serious
disadvantage TO business men having heavy obliga-
tons TO meet at that point
Not long ago the papers Of this city announced the
fact that the Hon. Edward Everett would deliver
his Grafton on Washington at some period during
the Fair, when he would be presented with the
aforesaid cane in token of appreciation for his ser
wees IN aud OF the project set on foot by the Mount
vernon Association for the purchase Of the hallowed
home OF The Father OF his Country. For some
reason other that has not transpred he failed TO
come Some attribute the disappointment To i'm
proper remarks by a journal Of this city upon his
views with reference TO the Brooks and Sumner
difficulty. How true this il am unable to saw but
Is certain that the association has lost considerably
by his not attending.
The Farmers Assembly have nightly meetings
the proceedings Of which are made up principally of
discussions upon the subject Of agricultural ednca.
ton, the appointment of committees Ia examine the
treasurers accounts &c, and the election Of officers
The body j. presided over by the Hon VIM T.
a ipta Il,
this State enterprise.
The city is literally infested with robbers since the
opening OF the fair. They have performed some
splendid fcats in that line having in many instances
stripped their victims Of every cent and their cold
watches TO boot. Not day passes that from fifteen
otventy robbcries are not committed and strapper
the iuflans have 40 far succeeded In escaping etec
tiun. save IN one or two instances.
The members Of two fire companies got into n diff.
fculty last night, and two 81 the parties were seri
ously stabbed. heard short time ago that one Of
them, young man, Duke, was dead. Their assa.
ants are under arrest.
The cadets from the Albcmarle Military Institute
IN this state. visited the city yesterday evening
They were escorted 70 the Fair ground this morning
by enc Of our volunteer companies. and while there
were attentive listeners 10 the address Of the Rev
MI Burrows who lecturcd In behalf Of the Noun, Yer.
non Society. They are a fine body ~ young men
and seem admirably drilled.
difficulty occurred at the Fair ground this even.
ing, ietween gentleman named Nimrod H. Dickin.
ION. wealthy tobacco merchant Of this CITY, and
man named John Healey, which resulted In tho
death If the latter. Dickinson went into an eatine,
saloon on the ground. and after partakinQ Of n
snack discovered that the proprietor was this Hcaey
who. II APPEAR owed him an old debt Of twenty or
Thirty dollars. He ordered the snack 10 lie charged
10 hm Hcaey refused to do so: whsreupon the
other denounced him a. a id scoundrcl. This was
followed by a blow from Healey. which knocked
Dickinson against the dining table. ON his recover.
ing he seized n carving knife and plunged II into
The eide 81 tho former penetrating his heart. The
knife at IT, entering, cut through his left arm He
died in few minutes. was informed that Dickin-
son Immediately surrendered himself ~ the police
negro, belonging to a Mr. Mayo, was killed by
kick from horse.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 30, 1867.
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