Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-23

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SUCCESSFUL Plan FOR DRILLING WHEAr.-We
are told, (ssys the Charlottesville Advocated that 6
most successful plan for drilling wheat has been re
sorted TO by one OF our best farmers, who, instead OF
the usual tlushiug of his corn land, puts in hs wheat
with no other assistance than the drill. His expert
ment of the last year was 80 very successful as to in
duce many of his n~eighbors to follow his plan in thi:
Falls seeding.
HORRIBLE ACCIDENTAL valuable negro man. the
property Of Major James Coleman was thrown upon a
circular saw while the machinery was in motion al
Thorntonsville in Fairfax county, on Monday, last and
had his leg horribly mutilated, the saw likewise psss
ing through the posterior portion of the thigh. His
leg was smputated by the DR.. Day.
NAVAL OFFICERS ORDERED.-The steam frigate
Powhatan is now preparing for sea at the Gosport
navy.yard, destined to be the dag ship OF the East
India squadron. The following is a list OF her Of
fcers:
Captain George F.. Pearsoni Lieutenants-D
johnson, Stephen D Trenchard, William w. Ro'
berts, Thomas Rooney, A. A. Ssmms, a.. w. Haber,
shami Fleet Surgeon-W. A. W: Spotswood; Passed
Assistant Surgeon-Chas. II. Williamson; Assistant
Surgeon-John w. Sanford; Purser-B. +. Gala
her; Acting M~a.ter-Robert Boyd. Jr.; Chaplain
Henry Wood; Bontswain-Edwar kenney; Gunner
Henry Fitzosbornei Carpentor-Joseph j.. Ihom'
as; Sailmaker-A. A. Warren; Chief Engineer
William II. Shrock; lst ~assistants DOWN. Ii. Ruth
erford; I'd assistant do-George w. City; Sd assistant
dow. w. DUNCAN, d. k. Archer, G. :. Bright and
VIM. H. King.
NORFOLK & PETERsBUKG RAIL RoAD.-On Tues
dsy the trial Of q locomotive was made on this road.
The great work goes on finely, and soon We shall be
In two hours of the enterprisIng and fourishing
"Cockade City, Norfolk Argus.
SrAUsroy IrEMs-Thsre is now living in this
county. near the head of Middle River, an old man
by the name of-Smith, who is one hundred and
four years old! He is { familiar with the scenes of the
Revolution, and was q prominent actor in that
memorable struggle. His mental faculties are good
and he can yet walk ~ miles a day. He draws no
pension from the Government.
Seysral thousand head of cattle have been driven
through this place this season. They are mostly from
the Southwestern part Of the State, and take the
valley route.
Mr.. Daniel Trayer, known to many Of the peopl"
of our town, has been a resident OF Staunton for o.
years, having removed To this place in the year 1880.
He il nov about 80 years of age, and ia, doubtless,
the oldest inhabitant.- indicator.
FINE C~ArrLE.-Eight head Of the fine cattle Of
Samuel G. Luddlngton, Esq, Ut Greenbrier, are now
on the way to Richmond, to be exhibited at the State
Agricultural Fair. Among the number is his pre-
MUM bull, Scipio, which has taken six premiums at
the Greenbrier Agricultural Fair. He il only three
years old and weighs twenty.one hundred pounds
He. as we'll az his calves. took the sweepstakes pre-.
MUM at the Greenbrier Fair, and we think it quite
likely he will take the premium ut the State Fair
The cattle of Mr.. LuddingtOn havs taken the pre-
miums for four successive years at the Greenbrier
Agricultural FAIR %tannton Spectator.
FlRE.-Thc dwelling house of w. w. Compton. on
Clear Fork, in Tazewell county, together with all its
contents, was consumed by fire one night last week.
The family did not 20 much as save their wearing ap.
parsl. Loss estimated at about 81, OOU.- J.9erson.
r,Ne Adpocate.
WARREyros Irgas.-The greatest number Of wild
Pigeons are now passing through this section. Our
sportsmen are daily in the woods and a vast number
are being slain. We hear OF two gentlemen who in
one day killed i3G
The sal. of the late James Payne's land and person
al property came of on Thursday and Friday last
The Unbiased land was sold for S25 -. A blacksmith
brought 81 600 and o woman with two small children
sold for 81 ,750.-tf2ag.
A white man in this county, whose nams We have
not heard, was badly shot in the lung on sunday
last while out Pigeon hunting. He was loading his
gun when it accidently went of. Persons cannot be
TOO careful while hunting.- Wig.
pRlscE WILLIAM IrEas.-The trial of William
BREWER, charged with stack burning, occupied most.
ly this term of the county court. The prisoner was
sent on to the Circuit Court, for trial; and application
for bail refused. .
The appea! docket was taken up and the case Of
Woodward, adm. rs. Mills disposed OF. Sinclair for
appellant, and Hunton tor apphiIee.
On Monday next the October term of the Circuit
Court will commence. Several cases Of interest wall
come before t.-lBrGnASrRt journal.
CHARLOTTESVILLE ITERs.-We are informed that
4. }. Thompson OF this county, concluded the sales OF
his crop of tobacco on the eth of August last a. an
average Of sl5 80 for his whole crop. huge ~ .b;ch
We learn that, notwithstanding 10 suspend specie
has indwrsf 'te,t 1lbtes, the Monticello Bank haI met
in specie funds, every demand which deposi,ors have
made upon il.
The tract of land belonging to the late Jeremiah A.
Goodman, lying about Il mile and q bali South Of
town and containing $50 acrs-, was sold at auction. a
day or two since, by Benson & Brother, suctionsers.
for S27 per acre. Rev. w. =. Parish purchaser
Charlottesville AdrocatP.
THE RAcEs-FIRsr DAY.-Tbe rsces nj rho New
Market Course commenced yesterday. The first race
was knocked into q cooked hat by the nou.appear.
ance Of the naes entered tor the contest. The frat
race was taken by Watson's Zinganee colt. The 80
cond race was between Tally's Engineer, Watson's
John Dodson, and Christmss' colt. The latter was
distanced OH the first heat, Engineer coming in two
lengths ahead. The second heat was run in the aams
style, Engineer coming in two lengths ahead. Time
OF each heat 81. = Petersburg Express, Oct. %.
The FAIR AT PETERsBURG.-We were surprised
to find assembled at the Fair Grounds Wednesday,,
q concourse of persons which could not have mum.
bered less than five thousand. The day was sinyu.
'eI f''N <NN - oHCSho vi ClOuu " Nb
BILE in the heavens, and the temperature, though dis.
~agreeably cool at early morn, had moderated 10 n de.
llclous balmneas by eleven o'clock. The ladies' were
out in great numbers and full feather, representing
the beauty and intelligence OF every section of North
ern Carolina and Sou,hside Virginia. The rosy
cheeks Of the mountains, and the less rudy but not
less beautiful faces of the Seaboard, were admirably
blended in the vast assemblage, and presented q pic.
iure as charming TO the eye as it was gratifying TO
the pride OF every beholder.
After n general survey Of the prnuDds ard q mi.
mute inspection OF the many rare sights in Floral,
Octsgon and other Halls, the company obeyed ths
summons 10 the Speakers stand, where the address
was delivered by Matt w. Ransom, ESQ.,, of War.
rem, North Carolina. OF the merits of this address,
ii is not our purpose now TO speak in detail. Want
of time and space forbid il. We may say, however, |
that We hear but one opinion expressed, and that
awards it the highes, praise. Admirably conceived,
and couched in language IN chaste as il was opposite, |
it enlisted and retained the undivided attention Of
every auditor. The delivery too, was deservedly the
theme Of much praise. Bold. emphatic, impassioned,
and at intervals thrillingly eloquent, the enthusiastic
applause of the audience frequently interrupted the
A copy OF the address will of course be
requested for publication, when We hope to place a
portion Of IL before our readers.
The attractions at the grounds to-day are OF a kind
to draw ou' q larger attendance. if possible, than yes.
terday. At II o'clock, Mr.. Chase of Chesterield.
delivers a poemi fast horses will be exhibited on the
track; r Tournament is TO come of; and at one
o'clock the ploughing match takes place. Enough
for one day SURELY Petersbnrg Express, Oct. -.
SHoEMAKERs BOUND FOR ViRGIsn.-Wiibin the
last week severa! shoemakers in Danvers have made
email investments in Virginia land, purchasing war.
rants Tor 2UO acres at the rate ofsl per acre, and paying
for them in shoes. The State OF Virginia has it is said,
OOO,O 900 acres of unimproved land, part Of it old aud
part Kew, lying ives: of the Alleghanies. The more
northern section Of this vast tract is the seat Of Eli
enterprise. The purchasers of the warrants
locate anywhere outside Of rhayer's dominion.
are informed that several manufacturers in IIav.
,rhil!' and one or two other towns Of the country have
llso bought warrants Salem Gazette.
PROPOSED ANENDMENT.-It is proposed in
to amend the law Of marriage, so as TO require
hat the prospective husband and wife, on any given
enter in the office Of any officer legally empow.
TO do such a duty, a written declaration of inten.
ion 10 become man and wife. From that day, for one