The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

MAYOR LAMBERT.-We promised to make some
remarks upon the letter of this gentleman. Upon
reading it in print do not think it at all neces
sary to do SO. We never saw more perfectly sat
sfactory explanation in all lives We take this
occasion to say that we know nothing about the
official conduct of the Mayor in general We only
judge of the tree from its fruits If there be
found within the broad limits of the Union town
more orderly than this has been during his Mayor
atty we ihall then admit that he has not been true
to his duty. He has had at his disposal the small
est police force we believe, any Mayor ever had,
when the population and extent of the town are
taken into consideration. To charge him with a
dereiction OF duty in not suppressDg the disturb
ance in the Governors yard, is simply to find fault
with him, because he could not accomplish an i'm
possibility. He did the best that he or any man
could do.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE JUBILEE.-The Natonsl
Division of North America the highest tribunal of
the Order of Sons of Temperance will meet in this
city on Wednesday next. We learn that the hall
of the Masonic Lodges, corner of Main and Ninth
streets, has been secured for its sestions The
members of the Order in this city and Manchester,
in compliment to the occasion, propose having a
grand jubilee on Friday next. We understand
that arrangements have been completed to insure
its being conducted on a magnificent scale Ad-
dresses will be made at the African Church in the
morni ng, and procession, with badges, banners
and other paraphernalia, will parade through the
principal streets. We have herad of some of the
distinguished men who are expected to be in at
tcn6ance-amongst them Neal Dow, the author of
the famors Maine Liquor Law; John w. Oliver
the editor Of the "New York Organ" and others
celebrated for their eloquent advocacy OF the tenn
perance reform. 1t is also proposed to spread a
magnificent dinner, sufficient for multitude Of
people, beneath the peasan: shade of the old oaks
of Howard's Grove. William Jacq. Taylor, Esq,
OF the City HOTEL is the caterer and he is using his
herculean energies to make the affair worthy of the
cause, and of the renown Of the Old Dominion
Large numbers from the country are expected
to be present to unite in the of the day
The Grand Division of the State has been convened
and will participate. 1t is anticipated that the pro
cession will be the most imposing ever gotten up
by any single order in Virginia
We understand also, that it is proposed by the
Sops in the city, to entertain priuately their disn
gushed guests.
We Ike this feature very much. It's peculiarly
Virginian-and we trust that they may be eminent
ly successful in carrying out this object. We
should think that many of our citizens, who are
not members of this benevolent Order would be
glad of an opportunity to assist i'll so hospitable
plan.
Captain VIM. w. WeisIger has been appointed
Chief Marshal, and VIM. R. Drinkard, Esq. the
President of the day. In such competent hands, the
affair must come off creditably.
We have been requested to say, that the COM
mttee of arrangements will meet this Monday
evening, at Union Temperance Hall, and it is hoped
that every member will be present