The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-31
n:arks BY way of introduction, the Gov

ernor proceeded to give bis ideas in brief
on the chief needs of the producing classes
of Virginia. He thought these classes de-
manded three characterization, immigra-
tion, and, above all, union and harmony
among themselves. Farming may now al-
most be considered learned profession, for
1t requires high degree of scientific and
general knowledge. The youth now coming
on the stage must be educated as farmers
and mechanics.
Our present free labor is not the mostfre-
liable, and our farms are too large 10 be sue.
cessfully cultivated by their present owners.
Hence the need for immigration. We must
have new labor, and our farms being divided
we must have them titled by men who will
develop their capabilities, increase our popu.
lation, and add to the taxable values of the
country.
Then, the producing interests need pro-
lection. Skilled labor generally takes care oil
itself; not 50 with the labor Of the agricul-
turalist Agriculturalists scatter instead OF
concentrating their energies; hence, they
will always be at disadvantage until some
plan of union can be found. He would ad.
wise farmers not only to uphold this and siml.
lar societies, but to combine in other ways
for their own protection. He would not ar
ray class against class. God forbid! But
other classes are united and why not the far
mers. Until recently they have had no
union of this kind. He was glad to see
that they were now arousing to
the importance of this new movement, and
hoped it would prevail all over Virginia.
Agriculture should be and must be protect
ed, and this seems to be all agency potent
for good in that direction.
Incidentally the Governor touched upon
the financial questions of late agitating
the country, and expressed the opin.
ion that speedy resumption OF specie
payment was the means of quiet
ing the country. remedying the wrongs
already done and ayerting further evils. We
sent currency is redeemable ut present by
paper; coin is held at premium. II
The Government should remove restrictions
upon banking, and gradually withdraw the
greenbackS, there would soon be resump'
ton Of specie payment without any jar or
arrangement. A paper dollar is better than
a gold dollar if you can at option convert 1t
into gold. What we want is currency that
will fulfil the promise on its face
In conclusion, the Governor said that de-
spite the mutterings of croakers Virginia is
prosperous to-day. Let the people keep a
hopeful heart, retain the management OF
their affairs in their own hands, and glo'
rious future is yet in store for our beloved
old Commonwealth. [Applause.]
After Governor Walker concluded the all.
dience was dismissed.
The Fine Arts.
Iu our notices of the exhibition we have
omitted to notice one department. which is
i'm some respects quite attractive-that of the
fine arts. Its most interesting feature is the
fine collection of old oil-paintipgs by Mr.. j.
A. HIST. Andrew, of Mecklenburg, and for
merly Of England.
Mr.. st. Andrew contributes original por.
traits of Shakespeare and Sir Walter Ra.
leigh. Uysler Supper, Bargaining for a
Wife, Village Hostel, two portraits
by Watteaus, The Old Beggar, En-
ouiSite Cabinet Picture, View neal
Snowdon, The Cromwclan Soldier, Old st.
Paul's, The Haunt Of the Deer. Conscience
Stricken, Three Cupid>, The Blind Beggar,
A Beautiful Landscape, by Valentine; Two
Fruit Pieces, View of Whithy, A Small
Water-Color The ReaperS, by Valentine; A
Water. Color, 4 Landscape, by Valentine y
Fruit Piece, ShipSat Sea, The Bawder Stone,
Rydal Water, Study for an Oil-Painting,
Two Lake Scenes. A River Scene, Oliver
Goldsmith Teaching his Dog TO Beg. Law
renee Sterne and the Grisetle, Autumn, A
Mountain Scene, Portrait of Napoleon H.,
King of Rome.
W. L. Sheppard, Richmond, original figure
picture.
Mrs. Lewis FL. Blair, one picture.
w. B. Myers, Richmond, oil-painting.
Major Jed Hotchkiss, geological map of
Virginia and hypsometric map OF Augusta
county.
S. j. Bews. Danvillc, 2 engravings; Miss
Clara A. Fisher, Goochland, 4 drawings IN
crayon; Miss Eta L. Layne, Richmond, 2
cravons: G. II. Read, Jr., original mechani-
cal drawing; Woodhouse & Parham, 4
chromos Southern Lithographic Company,
I ltbographed map of Richmond, &c. D. FL.
Anderson, large number of photographs in
ater.colors-plain, pastelle, oil, ink, and
crayon c. Z. Ludwig, Autographs; Thomas
H. Pollock, 2 cabinet organs; R. X. Griffin
& Brother, Henrico, shell-work picture
frame: l.. E. Franck, fine picture-fnmes ;
Joseph Newton, F. Il. II. S., various land:
,cape and picturesque views; A. 7. Lee,
architect, plans of dwellings, &c.
Trials Of Speed.
Much interest was manifested in the races
of Yesterday, an immense crowd witnessing
them and much enthusiasm being mani
tested.
HgRa1TAGE-CUP RACE.
The race of the day was for the Hermitage
C,1n. mile heats for all ages best two 10
three; welter-weights. Silver pitcher; value,
s125 Horses to be owned and ridden by
members of the Virginia Riding Club. The
affair closed with nine nominations, these
being A. S. Andrews. Jackson Bolton, Philip
Haxall. 81, Gilham, W. H. Gillian, j. w. q
Graves. G.. w. Sutton, f. McGill, r. ID. An
derson, Four came to the post-viz., A. 5
Andrews, on Van Dyke, Jr., weight i54
mounds r. II. Anderson, on Starlight
weight 1872 pounds F. NJ. McGill, on Diana
weight 145 pounds; Jackson Bolton, on zip
sey Chief, weight l5s pounds.
TIE RACE.
First Heot.-A good start was effected
The horses were placed as follows: Vandyke
Jr. first: Diana second; Gipsey Chic
third: Starlight fourth. At the quarter polk
Diana was first, closely followed by star
light. At the half mile Starlight lapped anc
challenged her for the heat. At the three
quarter pole Starlight led and came in win
ner of the heat; Diana second; Yatdyk'
third; Gipsy Chief fourth. Time. 2:Wx. :.
Second Hedt.-After several efforts iall
start was made. All four horses coming K
the score. Again Diana first reached tn
Quarter pole. Leaving this point Starligh
auickened bis pace and passed the half.mil'
pole about two lengths ahead: thence easily
holding bis own ran In winner Of tn
second heat and cup; Diana, a neck aheac
of Vandyke, Jr., second; Vandyke, Jr.
.h;-a I. Cinn. T,hiaf fourth Timp Q.l0l