The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-14
FOCAL MATTERS.

CRY CouNCrL-CoAcd MeeftHg.-Tnls Dody met
| At O'Clock yesterday, for the purpose of paying
tribute of respect to their deceased fellow mem.
her. simon Cullen, Esq. Present, President Myers,
and Messrs. Dmmock, Darlington, Mills, Allen,
Saunders Frye, Denoon, and HILL The President
then announced the death of Mr. Cullen, one OF the
| councilman from Jefferson Ward, and stated the
object Of the meeting, which to pass resolutions
Offering the usual tribute of respect to the memory
| of the deceased.
Mr. Darlington then offered the following resolu'
| tons:
The council of the city of Richmond have heard
with deep regret Of the death OF Simon Cullen,
Esq, member Of this body, whose zeal and hdel-
ty In the discharge OF his duty, had won the comb
dence OF his constituents and entitled hlm 10 the
highest respect, while the courtesy OF his manners,
and the unvarying kindness OF his disposition, en-
| deared him personally IL all.
| Resotred That we sincerely sympafhlze Win MS
bereaved family, in the irreparabe loss Whlcn tney
have sustained by this affecting dlspensation OIL
! Providence, and as tribute OF welldeserved re-
! spect to the deceased-that we Will, IN booy, at
tend his funeral, and wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
| Resolred, That the President of the council se
requested to transmit to the family OF the deceased
a copy uf the foregoing proceedings.
The question being upon their adoption Mr.
Dimmock said
Although, Mr.. President, had no extended per-
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Cullen, yet believe
that not only have his family and friends met in his
death with a serious bereavement but the citizens
OF Richmond generally, have lost warm and con
slant friend, and a valuable associate. But lew
days ago and he with US, mngling bis counsels
with ours for the benefit of his adopted city; now
ne is numbered with the dead. This to US is one
OF those warning lessons that are daily admonsh-
ing us of the uncertainty of human life, and the
certainty of death.
Mr.. Darlington could not express the feelings OF
pain and sorrow which he experienced on this &C.
casion He had known MIN well for many years
in his private and public relations and truly was
his loss affecting one alike to relatives friends,
and acquaintance
The resolutions were then adopted unanimously
AID the council adjourned.
SAILING DEMONSTRATING the summer sea
ment is more h althful, convenient or
comfortable than that of sailing. Devoid of the
dust and fatigue attendant upon riding, either upon
horseback in vehicles, what recreation can be
more ghttu than sal, during the earlier and
later hours of the oay-when the is witaout its
melting meridian power-upon the calm bosom of
the James, famed by the ripping breeze that wan
tons over its CLASSY surface and recumbent at ease
| IL COM odious and luxurious bcata We are happy
TO inform citizens that new and most pleasu-
rable indulgence will speedily be afforded them
splendid Yacht, small sailing vessel of 20 feet
keel, and capable of containing party of fifteen
persons, will arrive in the Roanoke next week and
ride upon the sparkling water of the river with the
speed of race-horse and tue grace of sylph She
is called the Roanoke is Of the most exquisite pro.
portions and for swift and agreeable sailing it is
said, cannot be excelled Picnic parties or select
companies of small numbers be accommoda
ted by her and be conveyed to any of the various
groves located along the river, at reasonable
price. Mr.. Schoteid, of the New York Saloon, on
Main street. opposite the City Hotel, is her agent,
and upon her arrival will be prepared to accom-
modate all who desire cool and refreshing sail at
early morn or dewy eve, when invgoratng 5reezes
will softly cool the evered heated brows of city ex.
cursionists. We know of no pleasure more exh:.
laratng, innocent ard delightful than boating; and
therefore, il is that we hail with gratitude, this ad-
1ltion 10 the amusements of those who, like US are
compelled to remain shut up in the hot city nearly
the entire suitry season Mr.. Schofeld has fixed
the compensation or the use of this vessel at sum
which will render it accessible to the most humble
purse. He desires tuGt our -ItIzens generally
should enjoy tie pleasure, and is prepared, if he
meets with dQe encouragement TO place upon the
river some OF the finest pleasure yachts and row
boats ever bulk in the United States. We under.
stand that arrangements have been made, by W ich
excursionists can secure fine grove, for rural
recess from the cares and heats Of hot days. near
beautiful spring on the banks of the river, some
five or six miles below the city. yacht or sail.
ing club that shall have the use of the boat on cey-
tain days, we understand is the tapis, aud we
see ne reason, with the beautiful and placid James
at hand, why we may not have good boating and
fresh water sailors as any diversified city in the
Union.
HUsIINGs CoURT Before Aldermen Evans
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