The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
THE DANyILLE FAIR.
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DANv1LLE, October 81, 1868. Z
The Fair is suspended to-day on account
of heavy rain which was falling at early
dawn, and has continued without intermis-
sion till now, in the afternoon. while
write. So the Fair Grounds are deserted
by all save the animals, their keepers, and
exhibitors. Most comfortably disposed in
the elegant and hospitable mansion Of
Major Sutherlin, in company with
number of gentlemen who are the most
agreeable company imaginable-indeed,
worthy the name of "hearts Of gold,"
and to whom be the titles of all good
fellowship bear my Imprisonment with
I" Christian fortitude." The kind host,
in whose facial mirror is reflected that
refined satisfaction which is derived from
promoting the comfort of his guests, moves
about amongst them, and causes cheer1ul-
ness and ease wherever he goes. 80
"The wind without may rair and rustic,
Tam does ma mind the wind whistle.
Ineed not soy that Professor Mallet (pro-
nounced Nalet) is altogether cut off from
the opportunity of delivering his address
to-day at the grounds. 1t was therefore
postponed until tonight, when it will be
delivered at the Masonic Hall. 1t is aclear,
scholarly, and scientific explanation of the
relation Of the physical science to agricul-
ture. DR.. Mallet is highly accomplished
gentleman. OF fair stature, rather slight
of figure, he has countenance remarkable
for it's bright and gentle expression hair
and eyes dark, and the latter beamlng with
quick observation and q sort Of vigilance
which nothing, one would think, could easily
escape. He is an Englishman, who has re-
sided the greater part of his time IN this
country Tin Alabama); was in the South du-
ring the war on the staff of General Rodes.
Yet his devotion to science and the amello-
ration of the condition Of society in all the
matters Of domestic economy and the noble
art of tilling the soil rises above the ques-
tons of the day, and makes what consider
the true philsnthropist. He will, l am
convinced, do great deal Of good in his
present position in the University Of Vlr-
GINA as professor Of physical science ap-
piled to the practical industries of society:
Some cause has kept away number OF
prominent persons especially North Caro-
inians. They are very busily engaged IN
their State election, and cannot spare the
time. The real people are striving to re-
lieve themselves from the reign of yahoos
at the head of whom stands Holden, the
prince of yahoos. l wish them all success,
and deplore the dampening influences upon
their prospects of the recent northern cleo
tons. s-.ar -
Governor Vance was evidently annoyed
at what he termed the premature surrender
of the Richmond papers, and in his poll
teal speech Monday night Indignantly re-,
pudiated all suggestion, or even thought, of
yielding an inch Of ground. The Governor.
is man who finds his way through the.
inner line of entertainments of every circle.
His bearing, good humor, and arch gent
atty causes the barriers to be dropped, and
he walks in. Granitive and churlish in
deed must be the heart in which his frank
and generous nature finds no sympathy.
He is man of clear and quick intellect,
and is guided by practical good sense that
fits him for the trials Of this day-which
require 80 much of good sense and forecaste
for safe navigation through the rocks and
shoals of public affairs. He is born to play
q prominent part in future proceedings in
this country. -" I,
The animals and articles on exhibition
are, as said in my telegraph dispatch, not
numerous, and the animals are not remark
able. There are some very good horses.
Colonel Barksdale, of Halifax, has fine
horse, Young Financier, of Boston stock.
Major Sutherlin's Sultan is one of the
finest Morgan horses ever saw. Colonel
Darlington, of the Exchange, has three
year-old Planet colt that is much admired.
There were some one or two stations be-
side Of good appearance. But T was espe-
cially attracted by superb animal exhi-.
bited by the well-known RUDY RoHRER, SO
styled, his given name being " Rudolph"
No man is better known in Pittsyl-.
vania county. he has been a prominent
man in politics, exerting great infu-
ence over the neighborhood in which
he lives-Pig river, Beyer's store. Every
candidate for public favor for forty years
past has found it necessary to make lodg..
ment at Rohrer's tavern, and my friend
elisha Keen - WAS, at a critical period of
his political career, placed very much in
the condition Of Samson when shorn by
Delilah by losing the support of Rudy
Rohrer." Mr.. r. is full of cheerfulness
at his advanced stage of life, = and re-.
minds me Of the late venerable Colonel
Grow, of the Sweet Springs Valley. He.
now exhibits his fine horse /" Sportsman"
blooded animal, as his excellent points
Individually prove, and kindly rendered MIN
to the farmers, whose friend he has ever
been, as the head of a race of useful and
durable steeds doomed to domestic uses.
Long live the Laird Of Pig river.
should not forget that there are some
fine young horses on exhibition, including
two superb and thorough bred horses exhi-
.bited by Major Sutherlin. They excited
much admiration, and flung the earth with
idisdain from their feet as they walked. One
of the most beautiful animals on the track
was Virginia Girl" exhibited .hy Mr.,
Bradshaw, of Lynehburg. is ii as
OF the cattle, there is moi. . greatdeal to
be said. The chief exhibitor was Mr.. 81 :
NJ. Moseley, we belieyepf Pittsy1 ,eFho
styled his stock ssmiich catsle'p Of the
'stsouth Of Dan ;, ling, I. adapted to the
1locality.t Two large bulls we're on e1hibi-
ton which have at least pluck, which was
grandiy displayed by fight the moment
they entered the enclosure. The hogs are
very fine, but few in number.
OF the articles Of domestic ert there is