Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-10
CITY AND STATE AFFAIRS.

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rrrrcrs or THE EST ENLISTMENT OF THE LYNCu-
prRa AcR,cuLrrRAL SocikTY-AS AFTERNOON En-
rrRraINNEsr.-it il knuwn that a committee OF
the Agricultural Society meet regularly once
week 10 inspect fruit submitted to thcm-ana that
they make A record Of the same--its quality and
NV wh,m prrsented-sor future reference. Attic
animal meeting of the Societv in October this re-
cord will be oyerhauicj aud distinctions conferred
on the meri,orious 1t is pleasant to observe what
n shirt of emulation has been excited 10y this
means and how much good fruit has been thus
brou eht prominently int, view; the effect Il which
Is to increase the culture and growth OF choice
varieties. In this naestion, several citizens
of Lvnchburg especially DIR. Robert Early,
deserve honorable mention; and. we haycnodoubt
that ut the proper time, they will each receive
fitting testimonial at the hands Of those whose du-
ty and pleasure it shall he to confer them.
On Wednesday afternoon last, the committee
were invited To inspect the garden aud grounds OF
Anderson II. Arinist,ad, Esq, and were RECALLED
with the most delicious fruit consisting OF several
varieties of grape some eight or ten varieties "t
pear and some choice wines OF his own manuiac-
ture-pure and unadulteratcd.
The committee were unanimous in their express
sions Of coin,nendatiOn of the taste dispia'eu ny
Mr. Armistcad in his nice collection and arrange
,nent Of fruits and flowers; his handsomely adorn-
ed walks, and the general appearance OF his
grounds. One phenomenon particularly interest
ed us-it was that of full grown pear on slip
scarcely knee high.
We are quite sure, rs stated IN the beginning OF
this article that much improvement in the culture
of fruit will result from these examinations.
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Mayors CorRr Charles Green, n gentleman well
known n the Police circles of this city, was before
the Mayor yesterday on the charge of committing n
rnps upon the person of Harriet Shepersoa. young
woman who arrived here few days since FRI N Pc
tcrsburg where she processes 10 be respectfully con-
nected. The testimony of tue woman herself as
we'll AS the subsequent admissions OF Green; lesse
very little doubt Of his guilt. After careful hear
ing of all the evidence in the case his Honor sent tue
accused for further trial Mt the next term OF the
Hastings Court. The application for his release on
bail was not granted and tho Chevaier Green was
ordered to jail. This worthy has heretofore been
very lucky in evading justice whether he will meet
with like success in the present instance remains 10
be seen.
SALE or HOTEL PRopEnry-The well known City
HOTEL property situated at the upper end of Main
street, was sold on Wednesday 10 company ofgen-
tlemen of this city, who We understand, intend TO
remodel it, as well as add largely to its present ii-
than half its original cost. Should the project OF
street from that end Of Main street to the river be
carried out its location for Hotel purposes will be
quite MS good as any other in the city
NEWSPAPER IMPROVEMENT We are pleased to see
our neighbor of the Republican don an entirely new
dress and make most decent and excellent appear
ance. There are few handsomer papers in the State
than the Republican was yesterday morning. We
ure Crstihed ut this evidence of prosperity and wish
our neighbor in all things except beating up
recruits for his piebald party We will congratulate
him upon his generashp he shall succeed in keep
ing together the motley herd that has already taken
refuge in the Democratic ranks.
FRElcur TRApE-The receipts of freight at the
Depot of the Va & Tenn. Railroad in this city
on Thursday, were as follows q loaded cars Of
produce, consisting of 3,47S bushels Wheat: ia
barrels Flour; sc, 500 lbs Miscellaneous. Ten
loaded cars were sent West the same day.
SrorsyLvANIA IrENs-The Crops furnish sad
report. Wheat, corn oats and tobacco-all below
an average Some say half crop of wheat corn,
less than half and Tobacco looking badly. 1t is
get on their knees to pull fodder"-or like Fluvan-
m. where now and them at long intervals, the
boys would cry out, "IIurrah, daddy, here's a
nubbin" 1--WE hope Ridgway was not born in
Fluvanna He'll say We are ridiculing it,
ANOTHER HAIL-SroRM fell on Saturday at Dan
iesyille and the neighborhood. 1t was not very
destructive.
RAIN fell on Saturday in refreshing shower,
but the county has suffered from drought for two
months.
I1onEsr PRIcE FOR NEcRoEs.--P. W. Dudley.
ESQ, Commissioner sold sundry slaves ut the fol
lowing extraordinary prices: boy l2years old,
for 5000 boy l3 years old, FOR 81 900 a boy
years old, for $525; boy years old. $3.50; two
otheIs, and 8, respectively, for 800 and S725;
and woman about IS years old and one child, for
S75; woman, same age, and two children. for
$1,000; man 60 years old, for S490-SG,o55.
SNYrHE COUNTY lrExs.-We clip the following
from the Marion Visitor.
An election was held for Commonwealth At
tornev on Saturday last. which resulted in the
election of A. e. Pendcton, jr.
A man by the name Of WMIrENEcK charged
with stealing horse. has been found guilty, and
sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in the
peuientary by the Circuit Court now in session
at this place.
\ Camp-meetns will be at the camp-gr und on
Staley's Creek, commencing Friday, the 10th
inst.
The Circuit Court is now in session at this place
Judge Samuel V. Fukerson presiding
Tuou.s' MlLL-A mill. with the above title. is
now being erected on the South Fork of the lIol-
ston river, and when completed will be extern
sve establishment.
STORM AT GoRDONSvILLE.-On Saturday last,
about o'clock, the nelghborhood Of Gordons-
ville Orange county. was visited with one of
the most terrific storms experienced for years.
The storm commenced with very heavy fall of
rnin and VII. followed by hurricane accompa-
MED with hail AT Gordonsville, tho car-house
a,I - Pail