The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-04
THE JUDGES,

THE JUDGES,
in many of the classes, completed their
labors yesterday afternoon, and will be
ready to report Tomorrow
QUICK TINE.
One of the heats trotted in the speed-trial
yesterday afternoon was reported at 2.264.
This fact shows that the new track is fast
one, and that FAST horses have been travel
ling over it.
ACCIDENT.
A collision took place on the trotting
track at late hour Tuesday evening which
came nigh proving serious to one Of our
citizens, Mr.. P. G. Wescott. Fortunately,
he escaped with q few slight contusions and
the breaking of his skeleton wagon.
TO-DAY
is to be the day of the Fair, II we are to
Judge by the programme. Besides the trials
of speed, which must prove very interest
ing, the various departments have been
Systematically rearranged, 80 that visitors
will have better opportunity Of examining
the deposits, which are numerous and hand
some.
NOVEL RACE.
We are credibly informed that q distin-
guished citizen of Stafford county has en-
tered two old hares for the "trial of speed"
to-day, and the race will propably be very
exciting. All arrangements have been made
to secure success. The hares are in good
training, warranted to run against Time or
any other man, and will pedssulate without
harness.
MATCH FOR PONIES AND SADDLE HORSES.
To-day at 10 o'clock the half-mile track
will be appropriated for the trial of ponies,
match horses, aud saddle horses. +
I1no ro rup pPrsTnrNT t.
The following notice was issued yester-
!:Notice is hereby given that Mr.. D. T..
Williams and Colonel Peyton Wise have
been appointed my aids. They will be re-
spected and obeyed accordingly.
'.W. Il. SUTHERLIE,
''President of Virginia State Agricultural
Society"
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS.
During the day the Hon. Horace Capron,
United States Commissioner of Agricul-
ture, accompanied by several friends, en-
| tered the grounds, and was received by the
! President and Colonel Wise. He seemed
much pleased with the exhibition.
PROGRAMME FOR THURSDAY.
| A trial of plouehs will take place at
o'clock on the farm of William Shepperson,
opposite Mr.. Holladay's house, on the eX-
tension Of Broad street.
The day, from 10 to o'clock, will be ap-
propriated to grand display of machinery
on the ground, during which no horses will
be admitted OH either the half-mile or mile
tracks.
The following special committees are ap-
pointed to meet as follows:
2. M. Special Committee on Miscella.
neous Machinery, Charles Campbell, Frank
Kahl, James P. Jones, and two others, to
be elected on the ground, will meet prompt
| " at 10 o'clock, at the machine house, and
will report to Thomas H. Wynne, Marshal
in Department of Machinery and Agricultu-
raj Implements.
p. (2). Special Committee on Maps and
Physical Survey of Virginia, to consist OF
President B. S. Ewell, Colonel n. F. Cabell,
Colonel f. n. Watkins, Colonel +. I. An.
derson, and General c. P. Stone, will meet
at IL A. NJ, at Mineral Hall, to report upon
such subjects as may be brought before it.
TRIALS OF SPEED.
At go first trial, mile heats for double
teams. Premium, 800.
Second trial time not to exceed 800
mile heats, best three in five to harness fol
horses, mares, or geldings, over four anC
under nine years old. Premium, $3.50.
| ADDRESS.
Hon. John S. Preston, Of South Carolina
will deliver the annual address ut ~ 7. NJ
at the hall of the House of Delegates, unles!
q larger room can be procured, in which
case notice will be given
PRESENTATION OF PLATE.
After the address there will be a presenta
ton Of plate to Major j. H. Drewry by the
exhibitors ut WeStoyer OF reapers anC
mowers.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
will take place Immediately after the pre-
sentation of plate.
SPECIAL.
All persons whose articles have not beer
received up to this time are requested tc
make the fact known at the Presidents
office. w. II. SUTHERLIN,
President Virginia State Agricultural So
ciety. ..-