The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-28

The AsricnItnrsl rai,

| The attendance yesterday was far more M.
merous than on the previous day. II was the
opinion Of several with whom We conversed, that
| the number present at midday would reach 30
900. The weather was lac, although the dust was
somewhat disasreeabls.
Among those present from other States, a. dele
gates TO the u s. Agricultural Society, are the fol.
lowing:
South Grroiina-Bei jsmin AlIston, Georgetown:
Joshua Ward. =
Georgia--Wm. A. Carr, Athens.
Ioiea-Wm. Duane Wilson.
Adssachusets-Chas. L. Flint and VIM. Sutton,
from State Board Of Agriculture; Leander weth-
erell, from Hampshire County Agricultural So
ciety.
North Garolina-H K Burewyn, Roanoke.
Asaoama-Dr j. N. Huston, N. Ala. A. g.; and
Ira T.. Hobbs, do.
Rnnsyiuania-Benj. Hickman, Amos H. Darling.
ton, and Ii. W. Csrufhers, Chester county; D. B.
kershaw and A. M. Spangler, Philadspha: Rev
J. Shirley. Berk County Agricultural society;
Michael K. Boyer. do; P A. Small and II. L.
Hantz, York.
NeW Hampshfre-Fred. smythe, from State Aei
Society; John Coffin, do.
Neao Iork-C. s. Wainwright, New York State
Ag'i Society; Benz. N. Huntington and H. Wager,
AT o'clock, A. NJ. the Executive Committe. of
the U. s. Agricultural Society held meeting at
the Presidents headquarters, but transacted no
business of importance.
The display of horses and cattle, in the ring,
was attractive. After the judges had spent some
time in examining the cattle, the prizs ribbands
were affixed to those entitled to premiums. They
were then led away to their STALLS creating no lit
sle conster nation among the ladies, who scattered
to the right and left to give them egrese.
Long before the hour appointed for Mr. Macfar-
lands address, the main pavilion was literally
packed with human beings. The President, Gen.
Iiighman, appeared on the platform at II O'Clock,
accompanied by the speaker, the guests, and 9TH
ers After calling the meeting to order, the Pres
sident introduced VIM II. Mcfarland, Esq, who,
ne said would now extenda welcome to the invi-
| ted guests, on behalf of the city of Richmond.
ihe following is Q substance Of
MR. MAcFARLAND's sPEIcH.
Mr.. President, and gentlemen VITO are he re frsna
our ow 4 aud other statss-l have . messsg, to de-
llver-a message ef courtesy aud compliment from
those on whcee behalfI apper. II is TO assure you
Of the satisfaction aud pleasure Jour presence has
welcome 70 the city and to In, se grounds 1his has
already been made manifest by the hearty greetings
make you fet as if you were at home su. rou nded
bJ brothers and friends. To those other sta'es
who have favored MS with their presence-and this
IL gratifying feai ure OF the occasioI-ws also
tend sincere welcome. However far you may have
Tavelled-or how many diversises you may note
strangers, but brethren, with united sympatbes in
social and civil life bis bears the srong impress
OF the benign power OF our constitutional Union
/ We are one great undivided brotherhooc--the on
shoot and growth OF the FEDERAL Union, which has
| tachments, and the diffusion every section OF q
hearty desire for ths welfare and prosperity of the
whole. Let me express the hope that eve year
goes home. be more impressed With the importance
of the Unon, and may that feeling spread until 1t
| The speaker then made complimentary allu-
| sion to the agricultural community, and concluded
his remarks ~ follows:
Gentlemen, have no spsech to make. except to
| welcome cur friends far and near. We are honored
by their preseIcelst US unite III cur hearts TO wei
come them.
| To the e1ertion of the President Of the Us.
ricultnrai Society We are specially indebted for
bringing together specimens of the ingenuity and
agricultural skill OF our countrymsp. which would
do honor to any national tccasion. ThaTe are
| other indy duals here who might be singled out
a. entitled to respectful notice but where there
| Qua to partculsrizs Again, my frierdf, to one
and al. extend e heartfelt, sincere. Virginia
welcome.
Hon. Caleb Cushing then arose, and responded
briefly aud elcquently as follows:
| ME- CUsHING's RESPONSE.
MI President OF the u. 8. Agricultural Society,
MI President OF the virginia Central Agricultural
ouent organ OF the state of Virginia. wts have on
this occasion welcomed your guests, permit me. sir
| here rrrsent-ie offer few words in response to
| the generous ami hearty welcome which you have
| We appreciate, ladies and gentlemen. what
there is of noble and generous to the thought that
tits is National Cccasion, which has its inaugu.
ration here. where 1t may be we'll and *orthiiy
| bestowed, within the glorious limits Of the Old
| Dominion. We, the ctizens Of other states Fl ON
TIE extreme Eest and fre the eouth, heartily ap-
| preclate the expressions of welcome which have
been addressed to Us this morning in your hearing
We app eciare the consider that this union o;
National and state al Societies must have
most beneficial effect upon the p, ope Of the United
| Ststes-a combination of thirtyone independent
| sovereign Republics 10 One mighty Rcpubhc-the
| Uriled rtates Of America. We appreciate and ap-
plaud thai fact and there fore prepared 10 re-
Joee as we ao aud Ieceiys with gratitude
Of the State. rrolce to see mere represented the
Intelligence and the craftsmanship. aud above all.
the beauty and domestic virtue OF the Old Comm. L.
| wealth of Virginia. We rejoice In The opper unit.
| of seeing exhibition OF the productions of Viz
glnia n association with tnoee OF other states of the
Ubion, We IL as the productions OF the art which
is in Measure dependent On and subsidiary to ag-
| liz uliure We reioce that We are favored with an
opportunity of taking an humble part in the inter.
| estiDg, instructive and imposing scenes Of this
| occasion.
| fernIt me to say a word in respect to the past,
which has. by the favor OF the United States Ari-
cultural socisty. besr assigned TO As the hour
approaches when my own particular duty is TO be
perioraiedas the nature Of the OCCASION the digni
| IS Of the audience, and The place Of this great
| semblage. more Distinctly seen by me i con-
fess to sense OF venturesomeness-nay rashness.
and the task which have undertaken deepen
more and more sensibly in MY ~ nd not merely be-
cause Il the number Of the audieI ce but because
reflect that this exhibition. associated with ths Va
Central SecetJ craws ;gether such vast AS EN-
bly, Of the people Of the state. that ipd myselfin
the actual presence of the Commonwealth OF frgi.
MIA And as that conviction settles Gown in my
thoughts it Seems to me the names Of all tho heroes
the Sgate, which fARillar household words,
wherever on earth genius is honCref patriotism aa-
mirrd virtue is levered-it seems 10 me that all
thdsc glorious names are s>uudng in my ears, like
the mystt ,us elemental voices Cf another world.
LIZ seems % that their memory syersp. eats us
solemniy and submely, % in clear and cloudlss IS
night whore etausy reveals the bright ste lar hosts
| nent of oppression and wrong.
| 1 shall have TO eurreat your most fndu'gent and
charitable construction OF whatever may have to
say in due time the elected orator OF the u s.
| ricultura Society; ana permit me, in conclusion.
70 renew the assurance OF the grateful sppfeca ion
eed ii' "''N0'''' w. >'
| At the close Of Mr. CusHisss remarks, the Band
| played the Star Spsugled Banner.
| President TILGRMaN announced that the caval'
cade Of horses would take place at ii O'Clock
Thursday morning. The annual address would
| be delivered AZ IL o'clock
Lord NAPIER arrived on the ground 10 the after
| noon. He expressed the utmost qualification with
all that he witnessed, particularly the trials Of
speed on the trotting course.
| Notwithstanding the yastness Of the throng, nc
serious accident occurred, and the day passed OF
pieasantly and happily.
l. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
The Executive Committee Of the United Statei
| Agricultural Society will meet at the President,
various classes are earnestly requested to repor
themsey punctually at that Lour, to receive thei
books and Instructions.
their pens and coops.
At halfpass eight O'Clock, the Superintendent o
the Cattle Department will have the Thoroughbre<
Cows and Heifers regularly entered for premiums
led In procession to the ring, where they will b.
grouped for the decision Of the Judges and the prix
| ribbons will be affixed
At ten O'Clock, there will bs tst lof Ploughi
and PleushIng Matth, under the direction Of the
Committee on Ploughs. near the Fair Grounds.
| At eleven O'Clock. there will be q grand cayal
cade OF Horses. under the direction of the superiu
teRdent Of the Horse Department !.
Atwelve o'clock. the Hon CALEB CUSHING, Of Mas
sachuse t. will deliver sn Grafton In large tent
At half past one o'cieck, the classes OF Thorough
bred Mares, the Mares not Thoroughbred and the
Heavy Draft Mares viii be successively judged In
the ring. followed By the two classes Of RoAdssers
single aud harness.
This spection Of several classes Of Machinery and
Implemsnt. will be commenced to-day. and contin
/ ued until all have been examined
/ Mr. RARsY, the Horse Tanner. viii have An unman
ageable animal brought to the Presidents Head
Quarters and thea retire with him into the greal
i tent returning with him after the etamingo be-