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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27
a. GIFT Book STORE, "a MAIN STREET.
Last Friday night at eight o'clock,
As down Main street I drif.ed,

a. GIFT Book STORE, "a MAIN STREET.
Last Friday night at eight o'clock,
As down Main street drif.ed,
stood before spacious store,
That famed Book Store s0'GIPT-ed.
had left home with little funds.
Not thinking of adventure
But reading Gift Book Enterprise
Thought for a Prize I'd enter.
bought a Bo0k-my dollar paid
The clerk steps back and holler's
The Pilgrims Progress'-Ladies' Watchl
Full j welledI-Pifty dollars!
hurried home; my smiling wife
pleasant air was humming,
Che said I've laid my work aside
That might WATCH your coming.
She had been WATCHING. OF course
Her work of love spplauded;
Gave her the book. and with the WATCH
Her ,catchin0 rewarded.
Then hurry to the Gift Book Store,
And fats will lift the curtain;
You may not get Ladies' Watch,
But SOMETHING RICH IL certain. ia 22-6t
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TEE Pork BUsINESS.-There were extensive
sales of pork and lard in Louisville. KY, last
Thursday. The transactions embraced nearly
5000 packages, at an aggregate outlay of about
1893 barrels city packed, and 500 barrels Lex.
ington packed mess pork. the latter delivered
here at SIS; 900 tierces prime lard at II cents;
1,7o0 tierces at IO1 cents, and II cents for No.
and prime; 200 half barrels at 1lZ cents; 500
kegs at ii cents, all on short time; rs do. couns
try rendered at IL cents; and 5000 lbs country
bacon at 61z cents for shoulders and 9s for clear
sidas
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oY returning nv thanks to the public

QY returning my thanks to the public
- generally and our patrons especially, who
have so literally encouraged in our late business
connections, request continuance of their favor
to transfer to the NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
NEW CLOTHING sTORE-ENTIRE NEW AND
FRESH STOCK.
BECHE3 has taken the store, No 33 Main st,
under the Mansion House. or poste the old stand.
which will be newly fixed up aud ready for busi;
ness about the first part of March next. He will
keep constantly on hand variety of French, Ger.
man and English CLOTH, CASs!MERE, VEST.
INGS, which will be made to order, in the latest
style, at shortest notice Also, a large stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING, Gentlemen's Furnish
ing Goods. Boys' Clothing. etc.
Particular notice will be given when the opening
of the store takes place. where he will be ready
to serve his friends and acquaintances.
ia 26-lm~ BECHER, No 33 Main ct.
nISSOLUTiON.-T partnership of
~ MCCARTHY SON was dissolved on the
18th inst. by the death of JOHN H. MCCARTHY.
Those indebted to the firm will please make i'm
mediate payment; and those to whom they sre in
debted. will present their accounts to the urviyng
partner MCCARTHY.
Richmond, Jan 25,,lSJ9. ia 26
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DIssoLUTIoNs, SO.
CA CO-PARTNERSHIP o.
NOTICE. hX

q o, have this day admitted as a partner.
Mr suhe JENNINGS. The business will in
tntare be eondsesed at my old stand, No iis Main
TRsLL 4 co, where We have on hand a iinc as
sostment OF Saddles Brides, Whips Carriage
Cart and Wagon Harness Of every description and
oraisy, and viii continue TO manufacture to order
and 70; sale, every class Of goods in our line
There ~sS awarded me at the n ted States Fair
lsst ball. three SILVER medals for 81 fEkIoR sPkCi
facilities are greatly Increased. and ~c fiatret
ourselves that We Can furnish every article in
line. not 10 be surpassed in quality and at as low
prices As any establishment In this country.
| hes leaye 20 rsturn my sincere thanks TO my old
friends aud the public generally for the liberal pa
trenaSc heretofore bestowed upon me, and respect
fully sclicit continuance of the to the new
concern, pletGtng ourselves TO our utmost en-
desvors 10 please our friends and patrons.
sAM'b = CuTTRELL.
NuTlCE.-Au persons indebted to the subscriber
are respectfully requested 10 settle their accounts
with as little delay as practicable. as am extreme
iy anxious to riose np my old business.
Richmond. Jan. LIST. 1859 ial-sm
CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE The
undersigned have this day associated them.
selves together under the firm and style of POTTS
GROCERY, COMMISSION and FoRWAkDIS6
BUSINESS 10 the tyof Richmond
They have taken the new aud spacious building
tive doors above Ssun Ayers q Son. and nearly op-
rostte the Columbian Hotel, on Cary street. where
they will keep constantly on hand q, full and com
riste stock OF all such goods as are uaualy found
in the Grocery line. including Coffee Sugars Mo-
lssses. Bacon. Liquors &c, &C, &C, 20 wi ioh they
the attention OF their friendsand the trade
sptcIai attention will be paid to the sale of all
kiGds OF Produce. on which liberal advances will
be made. FRANK POTTS,
RICH'D q FARLEY,
HENRY s WILLIAMS,
JAS b MARSHALL.
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TEE MIssEsa vxssEL.-It isinow ascsrtained that
the Eudora Imogens, before reported nissiag, has
been wrecked on Long Island. The yawl boat
containing the body 81 Capt. Allies, has drtftsd
ashore near Milsr's PofRt, together Wish postioa
Of the yssssl. The Eudosa d The veseel that vaa
scnttlsd and sank 10 The eeand Two ysars sincs b.
ths oolorsd cook, Who xas hung Sos nurSes.
ing the captain and crsws--Hew Havss yourxal
Ihksday. s~~s
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CHEAP OPrRA--A letter from Florence In the
Providence Journal, says that during the carnival
In that city. sin the opera honse, III Troyators.
by decent performers, may bs heard for . month
fo- less than three cents highland the way
they gre It ID just worth the money"
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The Cold SNAP IN CANApA.-The records of tn
weather at Montreal show that the four days from
January 9th to 18th, together, form she coldes
period for twenty nioe years. On the 11th, tn
mercury marked 33 degrees below zero. At 81
Martins, near Montreal, on the 10th. the spiri
thermometer marked 40 degrees below zero.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

FAsr DnIvIxG.-A negro mule driver
in the service of r. Keli Was convicted before the
Mayor yesterday, OF driving his team faster than
walk, and sentenced TO be severely punished for
| his disregard Of the law.
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NKv ExGrxEs.-Two new locomotives weighing
each 2S tons. and named the "New Orleans" Ant
s.Tehauntspecn have just been placed on the Viz
riuis and Tennesses Railroad.
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HOMICIDE IN KENrUcKY-A Mr.. Baily, residing
in Simpson county, KY, induced Mrs. Moore, the
wife of q neighbor, to elope with him recently
Her husband pursued the guilty pair, and over.
took them near Shakertown, where he shot Baiy
through the head, killing him instantly. Moore
then gave himself up to the authorities.
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FALL or sysPsNsIoN BRDGE.-A suspension
bridge just erected ever the st. John River, al
Grand Falls, G. W., and which had just been
opened to the public, fell on Saturday, 18th inst
In consequences Of the chains swapping. Three
teams we're lost, aud two mon seriously injured
The cause of the disaster was probably owing t.
the contraction of the iron during the severe cold
of last week. The bridge cost over $4,000.
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DISSOLUTION.- The tirm of DAVID N.
~ JONES 4 Co. expired ON the 10th of the month
All persons due or having claims against the con
ceTn. will present them to me for settlement.
m
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HEAVY RoBBERY-On Christmas day the wagon
OF Adam 3 Co.'s Express. while passing through
Washington, was robbed OF box containing
5000 in gold. It was destined for Augusta, Ca
Nothing has been heard of It,
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V'HE CO-PAkiNERsHlP Of Smith s

TIE CU-Ph kINEKSHlP Of Smith 4
= aGddus having expired by its limit the business
will te closed. Either partner will use the name of
the firm in settlement; bat the Books and Accounts
will be retained by W IL MADDUX, on whom cred
tors as well debtors invited 10 call and settle
up.
Mr. r G MADDUX is authorized 10 act for us in
closing this business. ID III SMITH
NAnnrY
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DIssoLUTIons, &c,


DTS s O L U 7 0 N.--The concern Of
- PRICE WATKINS is this day dissolved bv
his interest In the stock and debts, TO . nj PRICE
who has assumed ell the obligations OF the eannern'
payment. ~ -'"~'
The nams Of the firm can be used by either mart.
ner, but only In liquidation Of its affairs.
sM PRICE.
yB WATKINS.
R,o,,ron, PRICE, ia.
~ "a -
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SfsALIxo.-Wellington. slave to Hax.
ell 1 Co., vas convicted before the Mayor yestsr
tsrday OF stealing piece Of shifting from Mrs
Nsyy and sentenced 70 the lash.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

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Ut Law and General Land and Prs-sepgise Aens,
pr,v,. AANsASClTY. 10.
Hon Il. A. Wise. Governor Of virsinA.
Professors Minor and aolcombe. Usivsrdtv .&v..
I. Nunslly. Pres't bank of the Coinmonv vsSifk.
c Essssass r: ..a sasssassis sssss sl
eosS;s sESishnCnd 1 nd. 49,, go. -.
Kent. Paine 81 Hr~ Va Saass 1919 Ich Ss0.s keed
TSoS.. Hughes o.isssi. Fancy fancy Good 3 sos.
Tinsley, Tardy { Williams. wholesale arosss
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Ssa.5 i.1sssis. 3 S.seisss Ass..is:. 1ssaiS. 3:
sRnTsb Fssosa e asslsh hE 1hs %s CHI
Richmond soas y Va as''f' Fisher Winston 2.,ssis
Tu, R.sr Covov a1,r, ~
wapIn .sA WYNN 0AAef a ~
horns's Pectoral syrup 81 Wild Cherry.
nouncsd BY medical men. and thoss Who havs -
C.tsTrh: % Bsonchitis. aoarseness. Sore Threat heS
Consumption.
:ns taste sOsens clears and ssrensshsns ths !oss.
saaJs airntateu OF throat and lungs. ~ pes-
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towns In Virginia. % N-Na
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sg5e senns:
a. k'E.VuHE.nS s.a Hcocnm4 .xEo1eV sSee&eeo
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. mS.ous pssaons snS tns P4pnc - iaresi Snas -
t nw p.eParSI s9 Man1n ShotoRraDn9 no1 1laae'
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- t ros s;CCussoy sno nn.sn ne wsrren0 e(1ALs
hss aot ~, 70 any 2lCoqSec n tnn cry 8 -
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Ussens an0 s.rsnssTs Are invited 70 oel and -
than HsIs T.i. st-aat Ht ucnD.S ~ ~ ~ V1
sA'"n noii' 1""iA s'a00'' po'"e0h ssn en9 1Tn:
a-rf xor rant . r.,r,r. A-,rn.0 0IcSs. =
the nIaca - Sst whsrs so1ons o -, ~
bueeed in pfice or WorS xj.o MsIsin - IT, =.
sn1 other 6;.tnretr a. b. .ss sasvs IIG9sJVWs u
"a "a SA'A 'u'0 IN 'n0T nososrspnE AT
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

TIE CAMPBELL MIasrRILs-comp0sed
of fifteen talented psriormers-viil give series
OF Embellishments 1t the Metropolitan Hall, comp
mencing next Monday night.
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BuReLARY.-The store and residence

BuRGLARY.-The store aud resldence
Of Mr.. c. Burns corner of Clay and II tn Streets
was forcibly entered last Tuesday night aud rob.
bed OF $40 in money, one dozen silver spoons, two
boxes Of cigars, and two decanters of liquors.
The burglar frst forced open two windows on
ment. but finding that he could reach nothing
valuable by that means, went to the rear of the
house, broke open another window, and got into
the sitting roomand grocery. About day ,or a short
time before, Mr.. Burns heard noise in the room
below his chamber, but supposing it to be caused
by his servant woman, got up aud dressed him.
self. On going down stairs he found his windows
open, and is now satisfied that the noise which
arosued him was made by the burglar, who fled
from the premises while he (Burns) was dressing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

Ma. BARNUM's LECTURE on "Money Making" al
st. James Hall, London, was a success, az
"apotheosis Of netOriety," to use the expression
the London Times, which says: "If Mr.. Barnum
has got nothing else b. the admiring throug who
pushed and listened, and cheered, yesterday even
ing, he has at least got new chapter for a secent
edition of his autobiography. Having already re-
lated how be drew together mob Of Yankees, to
see few tame bulls, he can now describe the
eage-ness of John Bull to see the most enterpris.
ing of Yankees"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

EUIr DECIDED The suit in the q. B.
Court, Judge Halyburton presiding, of the Powhs
hatan Steamboat Company against the ApponAt. :.
tox Railroad Company. for the recovery Of about
1000, was decided yesterday in favor of the de-
iendants. We understand that an appeal will be
taken to q higher tribunal.
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Richmond, Jan. IL. 1889.

TN retiring from the Commission Eusi-
l. ness in which have been engaged for the last
Fix years. beg leave TO return sincere thanks to
my friends, and the friends OF Smith MsddUx, for
their lIoeralty and support and take great pleas
in commencing to their favorable consideration
the claims OF w Fl Msedux. Esq, my former part
uer. in his Few business.
ia l--d&cw I'M D III SMITH.
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Thankful for the patronage so literally bestowed
OF "a" late firm OF DIBRELL Il JOHNSON the subscri-
bv hopes - strict attention to business merit
ccE'Inu Slics of the sane. L. II. DIBRELL.
l--dSrIn
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"SALLIE MAasH."-This beautiful
bark 10 now loading with -four for Rio de Janeiro,
and will probably S6mplets her cargo to-day or
tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

DHsrIUoTIoa OF SHKxP.-We under
stand that Mr.. James Carter, who has farm
near Hanover Courthouse, on the Pamunkey river,
lost sixty Ave head of sheep on Monday night
heavy rain OF the Friday previous. Mr.. Cartsrs
losa In aatimatad at 1850
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A RAILROAD CLosKD.-The Northern Railway of
Canada, otherwise called the Ontario, Simcoe and
Lake Huron Railway, has been closed BY order of
the Government Inspector Of Railways, a. being
unssfs. partial re-opening has, however, taken
place. as passenger allowed to be attached
to freight trains aud these suffered to run dur
ing daylight at = slow rate of speed. This road
has only been built for about three years. aud the
reason of its being unsafe 10 that one sirM of the
rdfIs ore t10rn onk
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w II. MADDUX viii continue tn,

M I'll. MADDUN viii continue the
W Produce Commission Business, under the
style of MADDUX & co. and solicits the patronage
OF the friends Of the late concern.
January lSt, 1859.
WASHINGTON MADDUX, of Lunenburg coun-
ty. is admitted partner n the Business of Mad
dux Co. from this day.
W Ii MADDUX,
Richmond, Jan. IL. 1859.
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NT0TiCE.-I0HN G. WILLIAMS, who
~ has heretofore had specis, interest in bu-
sness has this day been admitted into full partner
ship, sad our business from this date VIII be con-
Quoted under the firm and style of
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS.
We avail ourselves of this occasion TO return
thanks for the liberal patronage SO long bestowed
upon and TO solicit its continuance 10 the
firm. KEEN, BALDWIN 4 co.
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In retiring from the Tobacco Commission Busi.
ness return thanks for the patronage so literally
bestowed upon the late firm of DIBRELL JOHNSON
sri most cheerfully recomms nd Q continuance OF
the same in behalf Of Mr. X. FL nIBaELL, who was
soi1 - esnan OF the concarn, and will continue the
business in his own name. 3. j. JOHNSON,
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WE have associated with US in busi-
w hess Mr. B. ". JOINER, who has been with
Us several years. The business will hereafter be
carried on in the name of JONES CO, at the
house, No. Main St, formerly occupied by MIR
James Winston. few doors above the Old Market.
We shall Keep on hand a large stock of G ROCERIES
and fiue LIQUORS. TO which We ask the attention
Of our customers and the public generally.
ia lin THOMAS JONES CO.
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MARRIAGE.-Miss Strother, daughter of the late
Hon. f. G. Strother, formerly member of Congress,
was married in Brussels on the 4th instant, to
Baron Philip Fahnenburg de Binghsim. The
marriage took place at the Legation of the United
States. Tho salons of the legation were decorated
for the occasion with the stay spangled banner,
upon which the Austrian flag had been drapsd in
the manner of an escutcheon. After the ceremo.
ny, wedding breakfast united around the table
OF the American minister some twenty persons,
the friends of both families.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

The New GOVERNMENT LoAN-Secretary Cobb has
decided to allow the current coupon to remain or
the new government bonds awarded yesterday, and
they will consequently be delivered with the July
interest attached. This decision Is important, a
it adds to the value of the bonds at least one pei
cent, aud makes them more available for foreign
markets.
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Maggie Mitchell 10 playing In Wilmington, N.
c., and Julia Dsane Hayne in Chrlestou, 8. @.
rustic friend suggests that typs-settiug must
be sedentary occupation. great many stand
IL, though!
Serious fears Of forthcoming famine 10 Mexico
arc entertained. For over year very little corn
has been planted or gathered.
There are 722 convicts In the Ohio peuitsntiary
seventeen more than there are eslis. This ex-
traordinary large number the warden regards ~
an evidence Of his popularity.
Catherine Hollinger hss been committed In
Philadelphia, charged With killing her husband.
Jshn Hollinger, . butcher, By eta6bins hin With
nife.
Saturday nIght tho steam dour mill Of LAudis,
Isongnecker 3 Wilhelm, at Palmyra, Pa, was cons
sumsd by hre. Loss 81, 900; Insurance $4,000.
The "Ocsan Spray took In at Porto Rico 800.
600 oranges, and landed st New Hagen OILY 90 900
In good copditton. a bed speculaslon.
A daily rsileiops paper, TO b. called "Ths
Message Il shortly 70 DO started In New York
city.
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RRAPPEAEED.-The Rev. Mrs. Antoinette Brown
Blackwell, has reappeared as . lecturer and clers
gywomen st Rochester, N. 7. She was recently
married, and her time has consequently been
somewhat occupied, but she 10 now able to resume
more important duties.
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CTEAM SAW MILL--LOMBEk SAW.
~ ED TO ORDER.--The subscriber having the
entire control of one of the best STEAM CIRCU-
LAR SAW MILLS In the State. located in Virgin
Pine Forest, navigation, viii contract 70 fur
nsh at short notice. in COED order, and on reasona
tile terms Building and Railroad Timber. sawed all
sizes and dimensions and respectfully soicits Or
ders for this description of Lumber:
TRUMAN A PARKER,
Wholesale and retail dealer in Lumber. Mahogany
Jas and Shingles OF every description.
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LOCAL MATTHHs.

VIRGINIA SfA1H AGRrcULruHAI eocr.
rrr.-At regular quartsrly meeting Of the Exec.
utive COMMITTEES Of the Va State Agricultural So.
csty held q the ofce Of the Secretary on Tuesday
Present-Edmund Rufin, President; franklin
Minor, VIM. T. Scott, John B. Garnost, Wm G.
Knight, Frank g. Ruffn and VIM. g. Crenshaw.
The minutes Of the last n eesing wree read.
The Secretary reported vacancies occasioned by
the resignation Of Messrs. VIM. N. Tate and g.
8. Meem, Vice Presidents, and Messrs J. W. Cook
and r. 8. Wright, members OF the Executive Com.
mittee, which resignations were severaliy accepts
ed, aud the subject Of filling them BY an election
was postponed until to-mofrew morning.
The subject Of arrangements for holding the
next Fair was introduced, aud several resolutions
In relation thereto were presented and read,
which, on motion, was laid upon the table and
made the order Of the day for tomorrow morning,
at 10 O'Clock.
The Committee then adjourned tos O'Clock to,
morrow morning.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Jan. &C.
The Executive Committee met, pursuant to ad.
journmens-members present AZ on yesterday.
The order Of the day-the subject of arrange.
ments for holding the next Far-was taken up
when the following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted:
l. Resolved, That now, a. heretofore, repeated.
ly avowed, it 10 the unanimous opinion of the Ex.
ecutive Committee of the State Agricultural So.
ciety, that the city of Richmond s the place most
that 1t is highly desirable that arrangements
should be made by which this objsctj can be OBJ.
tained, and, il possible, placed on permanent
basis.
2. Resolved, That whilst it Is thus desirable
that the Fairs should be held at the city of Rich
mond, The constitution of the Society and impers
ative obligations of duty in the administration
Of the funds of the Society," require that wherever
the Fair shall be held, 1t shall be done without
loss to the Society; and upon this principle alone,
therefore, can the permanent usefulness of the
Society be secured.
3. Resolved, That a::Committee of six (any three
of whom may act,) be appointed to receive pro.
positions from, and negotiate with any cities,
towns, or Agricultural Societies of the State, in
regard to holding the Fairs Of the Society for 1852
with the power to decide as to the manner, terms,
and .locality-prorided, that no such arrangement
shall be made to the loss and detriment of the
Virginia State Agricultural Society.
Commiitee-Wm. G Crenshaw, franklin Minor,
Frank G. Rufin, VIM. c. knight, John X. Garnett,
and Chas B. Williams.
The subject of eiecting members to fill the exs
listing vacancies in the Executive Committees,
was taken up. whereupon: VIM. c. Knight was
elected Vice President, vice VIM. N. Tate; Robert
A. Dulany Vice President, vice G.. 8. Meem, and
B. F. Dew and General o. G. Clay, as members of
the Executive Committee In place OF James W.
Cook, resigned, and W. G. knight elected Vice
President.
The Executive Committe then adjourned.to the
fourth Tuesday in April next.
CHARLES d. WILLIAMS, Sect'y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-27

UNLAWFUL AssBMBLY.-Charles Cum
ningham, grocer on Main street near oath, was
fined by the Mayor, yesterday, for permitting an
unlawful assembly Of negroesin his house.
Joseph Siedd, summoned to answer similar
offence, sent such defiant answer TO the Mayor
that . warrant was issued to bring him, In per-
son, to the bar Of Justice this morning.