The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-30

-, r.-a~ raf.otrv. Liee3. Richards snnzmaAdin1
q. ,h.,r afth annual excursion IN the steamer
.rnrt;. peck. down the James river. II was one ol
a. ,nos. delishtful excursions acknowledged BY al
Who participated in II, that ever was made fronI
|the CITY. Having BY special invitation enjoyed
the fostvty Of the evening can
sneak with pride and feeling of the occasion. Be-
tveen and o'clock, the Eagles" marched to theI
boat at Rockets, followed by regular procession
of carry. lie and carriages losded down with theI
Ibrighteyed, rosycheeked bellies Of Richmond, !
and their manly beaux. By 8 o'clock the boat wss|
freghted to overlooking with the beauty aud chiv.
airy ofthe city Aulid the LOUD huzzas of the spec
tators, the gallant steamer showed of-the bandI
poured forth the sweeping chorus of "Wat for the
Wagon" and sensation of thrilling happiness. wasi
dfused throughout the whole party Soon after :
in obedience to the wishes of the lovers of music
8and the fascinating dance, the military band set
some twenty four happy couple in the full tide Of
4cotillon motion on the quarter deck '.And awayj
3she went" and away they all went like Wild
4deer in the quick moving response of tiny slipper
led feet aud sharp-heeled boots But this was not
3all. A band of blooming damsels backed up by q
slively squad OF the "boys," made descent upon|
Eing music of Rufin's violins and drums, tHelve|
srnore couple footed it right merrily. With short
Intervals for the purpose of partaking OF some on
EPizzini's choice eatabes-the music called to the
sfloor fresh sets of glowing joyous dancers-,ne gar
Giant boat sped along the foaming river as II the
mirth OF her precious freight had become Infused
Unto her steam veins, and the scene was one or
kgeneral ulirth aud unaloyed happiness
q As we are always loath to part with the ladies'
aany way, we cannot close this brief notice withou'
Stating that as usual they were the maslcians q
szthe scene-the suns around whom the "mascu1
Lines" revolved, and that shed sweet radiance OF
7cheerfulness and social love over the whole party
Elf we might particularize, there was, tor instance,
Sthe twins of the pink roses" on the quarter deck
8perfect dancing angels. Then, too, like queen OF
Guieht the dignihed Miss III. moved through the
Esmazy dance with peerless grace. Others there
Hwere-and certainly we must beg of cupid at least
Esixteen hearts-who swan the waltz and the POLKA,
Yin style absolutely notwithstanding from
their rogush sparkling eyes, rays OF love and temp
Ataton that would have set fire to the strong heart
Nof an anchorte. We expect, any how, that they
setled the matrimonial fate of at least two score OF
q old 'bachs."
q Quartermaster Sader was in all his glory, and 1t.
Richards and his worthy coadjutors, Messrs Barns,
civilians, and Bell vanquished an astonishing num-
Eber of single men in the toe-and heel performance.
Cat IL o'clock the party returned in the beat of hu
amor to the city. There had been no drunkenness,
ro excess difficulty to mar or disturb the general
slharmony. And now with the music of laughing
and fairy like voices, hornpipes and wstzes still
Bringing in our ears, with Gin mist of beauteous
Atorms fitting in all their native loneliness before
Esmply remarking that shall look forward
1.-TWO - having "hands across" with our te:psicho.
& rean friends at some future time. with no little
impotence and hope.
q BAPTIST UNION CELEBRATIoN.-As we have al
ready stated, the Sunday Schools of the First and
&second Baptist Churches design having grand
Munion celebration on Monday next at Slash Cottage
EExtensive and appropriate arrangements have been
%made to render the commemoration of our National
u ANNIVERSARY of the most patriotic and pleasurabe
scharacter The schools will assemble at their re-
Aspective churches on Monday morning, al O'Clock
&Headed by the Independent Brass Band, they will
ssthen proceed to the depot on Broad street, and
Xeave for the Cottage at o'clock. Mr.. James C.
SCrane will act as Chief Marshal of the day; aud the
Mpublic exercises at the Cottage will be under the
ssdirection Of H X. EIyson. The exercises on the
aground will commence with prayer and the sing,
%ing OF patriotic hymns by the united schools. MIR.
sSR. D Ward viii then deliver the opening address
Ssand read the declaration Of independence. Rev.
saH w. Dodge, of Fauquer, viii deliver the Grafton
53There Will then be an intermisson Tor dinner
Wv hch will be served up in the most superior man
saner by w. 3. Taylor, OF Tsyl rsville. Addresses
asinging, swinging, instrumental music, ceurtshiri
Esnd promenades will occupy The time OF the ex
cursionists during the afternoon. The price of the
buckets for the round trip, including dinner and re
freshments during the day, will be only one dollal
3snd fifty cents. Itis computed that the party will
embrace upwards of 1000 persons. May they hav.
pleasant season
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The argument of counsei in
flavor of the application to bail g. Blankenship
WAS adjourned over until to-day.
81 BOUND OvER.-Norman and Rebeccs Page FREE
$negroes, were On yesterday required to give secu
rity in the OF $40 for telling Daniel Ryan,
white man, that dis word was better than their e
if as good.
81 THREArENING.--Warner Banks, who belong,
ITO w. F. Watson, threatened the life OF Lucy Ma,
Wthews some Gays since, and On yesterday was or
- dered 20 lashes.
81 COMMUNICATION Warrington brought befor
This honor yesterday, negro named Leuu el john
Sson, whom ne arrested Monday evening 10, beating
his wife. Tne case Was continued until to day, TO
the purpose OF securing the testimony of his master
~ Mr.. P. Robin son.
The case of John A. Mostly, charged by David A
f. Brown with beating William, slave hired by MI
Brown, will come up this morning. Mr. B. was NO
present yesterday.
81 GENERAL CoURT.-Attorney General Bocock an
- X. q. Scott Esq, continued the argument on III
#motion to grant new trial to Wormley yesterday
before the General Court. Its decision will urof
ably be given to-day.
HARPER's MAGAzINR.-We have reserved fror