The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-02
The NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
Splendid Bamauets-speech OF Lord Napier
Accsisns ssov. Wise and Caleb Gushing.
evR KIcHhosD CORRESPONDENTS.
RoMosp, va. oct. 20, 1855


rhero bat few persons the fair ground to-day,
ssirg a heavy rain which poured down necessarily
Som early hour this morning until dark 1t was
generally supposed that Mr. Rves would defer his ad-
dress until 20 night when some hall the city might be
selected for its delivery; but in hls many were dmap-
pointed, fer II delivered al tho usual place On the
fair ground Cons dering the condition OF TIE weathe'
pretty large audience present. but not tthe OF tho
n,hnber that would have been had the dag more
favorable. The address vas devoted chiefly 10 the
ssbiect Of agriculture, and was in al chaste and
slocant production. II essentially characteristics
OF the graceful style and exalted genus OF the
aaor lie have los. nothing Of that force and
eioouence which distinguished him the PALMER days OF
his political Though the wrong side Of tho
SeDce political point of view, he commands still the
highest respect Of the people of Virginia. but poi,i
he is dead Unfortunate for him that he had left the
ranks of the democracy he would probably this have
been President Of these United States.
TIE premiums awarded 80 far as asoorta,ned, have
very liberal For Durham bulls three years old and
upwards, Mr. s. c. iuding,on, Of Virginia, took the frst
premium, amounting to 500. The same gentleman tooS
abe first premium of SIS for the best Durham cows and
he,ers Dr. Dard of Virginia received the hrsi class
wemum OF 800 for The best Devon bull; j L. hoHen-
Iy OF Maryland, first premium, SO, For best Devon COW
J B. Crershawe Of Richmond first premium OF 800 for
best Ayrshire bull, three years Old and upwards
The following premiums were also awarded =
N Peter d. Glen, of Richmond first premium O. $40 for
ohs best Ayrshire cow 20 Thomas Aston, Ohio for his
hereford ou Fairbay first premium 500 same, trs,
do, SIS, for his Duchess 10 VIM G. Wilson, Baiti
more or best Alderney bull Grst premium, 500 To j.
McHenry, Md for best Attorney cow first DO, SO 10
T. Ludmgon, Va Tor best grade COW, first do $50 10
J. NJ Potts, Va for best thoroughbred stallion, Revenue,
lon Fly by Night second do SIS; to Josiah ". Ware,
Clarke county, Va best long wooded bucks, first do,
John c. Jones OF Pa for best South Down buck first do
$50 10 same for best South Down ewes hst do, $50 10
7 W. davidson Cupepper county, Va, fer best saxon
back, $50: :. :. Bradford, OF Va, for best SHE
rerino buck, first do, $50 10 same for hest
Saesan eve first do, $50; to same, for best Spanish
nerno buck first do $50 70 for best Spans h
Arst do. $50; 10 Grouse Irving Iynchburg, for best
slaughtered mutton, first do so To Philip Itham, OF Rich
nond for best locomotive machine, OF not less than
horse power containing improvements exhibit
ed al the fairs Of the United States Agricultural Society,
tne price economy o king safety being taken iao
ss0soer alton the grand gold medal Oh honor. Some other
premiums were awarded for vegetables fruits, ornament
al trees, &c.
to-day, at which Lord and Lady Napier,
Sen. Cushing Hon Vim. Reeves, Madame lie Vert and
laughter, Jas. Lyons, ESQ.,, and family, Mrs. Hebron,
daughter of the Governor and many others present
The company seemed much pleased With Lord and Lady
Napier
Gov Wise and the Hoe. Mr. Gushing received slight
injuries by u e upsetting OF carriage thoir way
from the residence of James Lyons Esq., where they had
been to entertainment given by that gentleman.
derstand the Governor had his leg cut and somewhat
bruised and General Cushing received slight wound
Me Nothing serons, however, occurred either
is doubtful whether the Governor viii be able attend
she banquet to be given al the Exchange tonight by the
Agricultural Society twas announced on the fair ground
u day that Lord Napier would be present and deliver
address. He will probably leave tomorrow He seemed
Do enjoy himself very much while here.
An object Of much attraction now on exhibition at the
FAIR Of the Mechanics Institute in this city is the sword
OF tho Virginia giant, Peter Francisco of Revolutionary
memory IL vas the same one which be had used In his
memorable struggle with Tarleon's cavalry. The follow
ING inscription which contains all tho particulars connect
ed with .nis implement is attached TO 10 in the exh oi
bon This sword was taken from a British dragon BY
Peter Francisco, while at Ward tavern, Amelia county
Va, IN l1sl. When the officer attempted 70 get Francis
cor shoe buckles be secured hs sword, and With killed
Arec OF Taretons men put four 20 hight and took seven
sorses lett by them NJ Wards. He unarmed when
attacked This incident occurred IN sight Of 400 Of Tsre
The sword exhibited by grandson of Francisco, and
seems 10 attract much attention.
RICHMOND, oc; 20, 1855.
A splesdd banquet given tonight by the United
States Agricultural Society, at tie Exchange Hotc'.
Speeches made by tie Hon. Caleb Cushing, General
nighman, Jas. Lyons, Erq Lord Napier, and others.
The following Lord Nspiers speech IN reply
by Mr.. Lyons
SHsrKuS-whcn rise to address the great assembly
which has remembered my sovereign and my country,
the honor Of recognizing my presence his
festival, reflect with satisfaction that however ignorant
81 the noble industry TO which you devoted and how
incapable Of justly approaching the Efforts and
which you rendering 10 It's cause may Etl rank
myself, though in subordinate order among the true
sons and votaries of the soil remember with pleasure
that my father unsuccessful farmer. though
cessiul writer on the art OF farming belong to class
whose and affections deeply rooted the
hnd-a class whose active age is much bestowed on The
armament; negotiation civil government
the procession OF arms, but whose thoughts In all
the yicis~trnes Of life aud strife stll reIose upon
nclds aud sports, and who dream OF ate
return TO tie hereditary home Sotwfthstaudng
tits foreign vaCrancy and diplomatic desCrflor,
a member Of the Highland Society Of Scotland
and however mcred bic Il may appear 70 VOC, am Pre-
IN improve Of the breed Of sheep. With such in
gilncts and associations you vii believe that do not feel
Altogether stranger here, ana that am deeply grataec
~ the hearty welcome thai ind ircm the brotherhood
ci a-ricri;rrSts. IN which claim 70 be affiliated,
thou. nj unfFGit.G member Tue htsbandry
America presents IL and RAPID pro-
er.ss spectacle 70 which no Engishman remain u
different History offers no example Of ths swift resist
.ees. spcrOacnrcu' OF Skilled labor the
and fertile DOMAIN OF The savage and the brute.
IS the nTsi triumph o. man, equipped with all the
-nuated powers experience and
her afgc limits AMI her most gracious aud bountu
cordiu0ns II agriculture q the United states
with cxuafu b, ueaccnt ana Spontaneous PROCESSION Of
industry Of WHICH The Geld j. tbe American Continent,
and Of Which the mple meat Is the Anglo. SSxon
such tctsct might alone furnish 70 NY
but equally that the agriculture OF America
forms one 4 the principal foundations OF the existing
prosperity y Great bain In the thrs gres, staples OF
cotton grain and tobaco imported from the United states
rerccn'zo Indispensable material fcr manrtac
Iures-a main element IN the food u people, and az
,mOf basis for the Of The state While the
agricultural procucis Of the United States conribute o
agh degree 70 the resources and power OF govern
Dent and 70 The welfare 90 The Industrial community the
hand labor America offer superatun.
aani popalson Destsble refuge periods Of distress
81 this convenient issue the burden OF domestic TAXATION
ghiercd. publg peace Is confirmed, and 10
ca INST tut0ns defended agaus, those disturbances 20
Nhch they gt otberg be exposed from the pssi
a With the q regular support and witou.
tbe hcpe n prospective Improvement Surely, gentle.
men, there event IN the rcle Of human
actions more pregnant with moral interest than
tse departure q humble family ff3m Ihor birthplace
10 settle IN q strange country. u Is sub C.t
whch The poets aud painters and teachers may wei
exercise their genus for II ever touching and ever new
for my own pat, urnw ne Impressions frum the life.
and am the more Disposed 20 revert ID fancy those
scenes for there md my FIRST associations wth America
Belonging, ~ 10, 10 district n scotland In which the
aspiring poassnry long been q The benefits
attached 20 emigration, the earliest recOcctons ~ my
chldhoos mingled with he pathetic hot hopeful PIC.
tures a people orfagng the rude hearth and the
and the familiar field " toll and turning tier
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