Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-19
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE HOLLYWOOD CEMETARy,

1hls beautiful place has already attained no lit
tie celebrity. Though but five years have passed
since 1t was sought out for "a possession of bury
Ing place." it has already become hallowed in the
estimation of many. 1t is so fixed in their regard
so remembered with reverence-visted by such
numbers In affilction and still more by those who
seek only the enjoyment of the beauties of nature
that whether we consider its character or its
purpose, it is calculated to awaken our sensibili
ties and cast solemnity over our thoughts
But 1t is not for this reason we turn to now
sincerely as we believe such CONCENTRATIONS in-
struct us in the true value of life.
10 our great surprise we have understood that
IN the beginning much prejudice existed against
this enterprise. Though experience both in this
country and In Europe had demonstrated the pro-
prlety OF extra-mural interments-though the
gentlemen who originated it were actuated, con-
fessedy' by motives of public spirit, at all times
commsndable-though their proceedings had
been conducted with an entire absence of selfish
ness, with good taste, skill and judgment-yet an
extreme opposition on the part of some manifest
ed itself, for which, we confess, have not
appeared to well founded.
As place in unusual degree lovely by ma
ture, we are pleased to have it so convenient of
access to our citizens and the strangers who come
among us. In embellishments it is beginning to
take rank with similar establishments at the North
where they are watched and tended and ornamen-
ted with studious taste and religious care. Du-
ring the late session of the Medical Association
especially, it was visited by very many among
whom, afterwards, its hills and valleys, its lights
and Shades It's forest trees and varying flowers,
and the superb landscape taffords, were the theme
OF general and gratifying remark.
Observing by the published notices that the
annual meeting the Company has taken place,
we have felt interest enough to make some enquiry
into its affairs. The former officers have been re-
elected for the ensuing year.
SO burial lots have been sold, at an aggregate
cost of $4564; the whole of which sum land
much more has been expended in the improve
ment of the grounds. The number of interments
up to this time is 80. By the terms of the arti-
ces of association, no officer of the Com pany is
ever to receive any salary or compensation-and
after the original subscription money has been re-
paid, out of the proceeds of Sales all income is to
be devoted to the further improvement of the
place. while it is solemnly and for in due form
set aside 10y conveyance in trust) 'sas and for
Cemetary and burial place.
We trust that the good people of Richmond, en-
tering into the subject with cordially and unanin
ity, will make Hollywood" more and more wor-
thy of our admiration and our love.
RewDYIsa.-Within the past month or two five six
half grown lads have been arragned before the Courts
upon the charge of dsordery unseemy behaviour in
the public streets The evidence in each clearly es
tablished the unwecome fact that have in our
midst gang of lawless youth-o in other words col
lection ofrowdieswho if checked by the strong
arm the law will surely hereafter produce trouble and
endanger human life Let the police them do its duty Let
strong detachments of night watch be posted in the
neghbourhoods where these lads nightly congregate with
instructions to seize the whole party land conduct them to
the cage upon the first manifestation of dsordery spirit
Arrest as well the quiet the noisy because those quiet
one location apt become noisy another and be-
cause farther no lad who enertans proper self respect
who pure and virtuous thought and deed will as
ocate with band of rowdes. Birds of feather onzy
Hook together And, above ALL let the Mayor when these
dsturbers of the public peace shall be brought before him
look well to the reliability othe security rendered for their
good behaviour and upon forfeiture of recognzance
report the matter to the Commonwealth Attorney that
the amount nominated in the bond may rgdy exacted
Some attention to this subject may prove highly ben
efcal If permitted to grow, and become nsolent from
age aud immunity, the evil will become difficult of extr,
patton.
We are induced to make these remarks from no desire
to curtail proper ndugences the rising generation
We love and sympathse with happy spirited cheerful
gleesome boy ard would upon any earthly consde.
ration trench upon his privileges but let him always and
at all times observe moderation a reasonable sense e
proprety and proper serespect Let him shun all cons
tact with the depraved and vcouslet him respect virtue
and pay due reverence to the aged and discree-and
above ALL let him keep out public after night
fall 1t has been truly remarked that boys acquire under
the of night unhealthul state of mind; bad vu
gar immoral, and profane language obscene practices
criminal sentiments, lawless and rotous bearing In
deed it is in the street after nighta the boys pnc
pa acquire the education of the bad and capacity for
becoming rowdy, dissolute, criminal Parents who
have the welfare of their heart should look to this
they should have rigid and nexibe rule never to per-
nit son. under any circumstances whatever in the
streets after nightta with view of engaging in out.o
patton rigid rule of this kind invariably adhered tol
will soon deaden the desire for such dangerous practices
But parents guardians and masters will pay proper
attention to this NATTER they will render their homes
pleasant, attractive and profitable their sons wards
and apprentices then let the police take the subject in
hand Society must not suffer by their negligence Our
fair city must not, hereafter be subjected the
violence of lawless mob.
Rowdyism is rampant in the Northern cities. The
property and lives of the inhabitants are sacrificed with
stol id Indifference, which only finds parallel in the
bloody enacted in Paris during the Reign
Are citizens prepared their fair and orderly
city desecrated and dsgraced by similar outrages If
they not-and we know they not-let them insist
upon the police doing its whole duty and crushing in it's
germ the spirit ofrowdysm and nsubordnaon which has
attery developed itself in sections the city
particularly on Shockoe Hill
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DRUNKENNESS is a deplorable infrmity in or wo-
man but most abhorrent in 1t is difficult to
imagine revolving spectacle than that of white
woman staggering about the Streets under the influence
OF strong drink Yet this spectacle revolving and ahhor