The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-11

,.,,sr ob,ects were moved along 70 The dsass
vhsu the waters were calm, fne particles o. $50
and CLAW were borne along TO build up the defs
The two great foundations, yearly, Of me Aissts
.rr, Scuosited over NE layers u fne sand sosrssr
material. By cutting through one Of these delfsa
a., action of the river for ages past could be sscsr
t.i..a from the character Of the layers. The Pc
,;oa. of storm and calm could be distinguished
e.silv nv the composition Of the respective layers
Hut the waters of the Mississippi not only deposited
iuorsapic matter, but also living things: fishes
reptiles, alhgators, &c. The exuyie of these cres-
lures fell to the bottom of the water and with their
shells became incorporated in those deltas--so that
not only the workings of the river could be ascer
tsinsd but the character and races OF shelihsh OF
the different periods, cotenporaneousy with the
movements OF the stream. Agsin, the annual up
heaving of the Mississippi caused huge masses OF
vegetation and trees to be torn from the land
aosted down and imbedded in the delta. Animals
drowned in floods were swept down also to the
delta. Thus the enquirer, by examining these re-
mains in the composition of the delta, could tell the
character of vegetable and animal life at former
periods. And from these animals climates could
he asoertained. Their remains informed Us wheth.
er they belonged to the tropics, or temperas, or
cold cline
gy this most simple process, therefore, of inter.
prets,op. we were enabled TO learn great deal of
what had been the physical history In past time OF
the globe.
The lecturer next proceeded TO develop the
formative action of water in tne production OF
stalactites These staactitss were eoues or GYM
ders of carbonate of lime attached like cicles to the
roof or side of caves They were to be seen In
mos, i'm pressive aspect in Wares Limestone cave
where could be seen gorgeous arrangements Oh
rocky drapery formed by the filtration, through
the rock above, of water holding carbonate OF lime
IN solution.
The subject of the formative action OF heat was
next taken up by the speaker; but as this subject
will be fully explained in the lecture this evening
we reserve the brief remarks be made with re-
srect to it, and which were but predatory to the
main train of argument, until We present the sketch
of the second lecture.
RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY BLUEs.-This
ancient company is in prosperous condition
and we hope it will continue to prosper. The
present officers are
Captaia.-JoHN Nj. PATTON, Jr.
Lisxtenants.-1st C. II. Powell, I'd H. b.
Dickinson, Sd w. T. Truman.
Serge0nts.-1st John Fl. Freeman, I'd Isaac
l.. Cary, Sd William H. Fry, 4th Robert Da-
Wis. 5th Charles Bennett.
Corporals.-1st. Thos. Wheely. I'd Henry
Duesbery, Sd George T, Lumpkin, 4th NJ.
G. Whitman, 9Th Thomas r. Mcconnell, sth
Geo. B. Saunders.
By resolution of the company Honorary
Members are invited to attend its meetings and
participate in its proceedings.
The BRONZE HoR sE.-This scenic repre-
sentation was given at the Theatre, Wednes-
day night, in a very credtable manner, when
we consider that it was its first exhibition. The
scenery was very fine indeed, and the artists
who prepared it deserve very high praise. 1t
has been gotten up at very G reat expense to the
enterprsing Lessees, and we trust they will be
rewarded for this new evidence Of their desire
please the play going people. The piece,
besides its scenic beauties, is enlivened by
some exceedingly comic and grotesque per-
formances.
DIscHARGED.-A negro named Ralph, was
arraigned bsfore Alderman Glazebrook yes,er.
day, on the charge of driving, in reckless
manner, the omnibus of the Powhatan Hotel.
He was duly reprimanded and discharged.
AAUsEhENrs.-The exhibition of the cele-
brated Statuary still continues at No. 10, Main
street. s
Rossiter's Painting at Odd Fellows Hall,
10 attracting large numbers Of our citizens
who gaze upon it for hours with delight.
Professor Rogers will lecture this evening on
Geology, at the Atheneum.
U. S. CIRCUIT CoURT.-This court met
yesterday. and ,f.er transac,ing some ordina-
ry civil business, adjourned.
HESRIco COUNTY CoURT.-This court is
still engaged in the transaction of civil bust
ness. .rt
FRESH SHAD-A sumptuous course Of chad,
with appropriate trimmings, was served up at din.
ner at the American Hotel on yesterday. We par
took, by invitation, with Others Of the delicate sdi
Bile, which relishea admirably.
MAYORS CouRr-Alderman Glaxebrook presi.
ceo al THIS Court yesterday IN the absence OF Inc
Mayor, who was necessarily detained from atten-
dance at Court by business engagemen.s.
STEALING HArs.-John Desns, slave to Joseph
R. Anderson, on Wednesday evening last, snatched
four hats of the value of IS from stand ia front
of Mr.. Moore's hat store on Broad street and made
off with them. He was pursued and arrested i'm.
medistey; and yesterday was punished with 80
lashes.
WITHOUT PAPERs-Thoms Anderson and Wi.
liam Johu SON, free negroes, arrested In default of
free papers On Wednesday evening last-pro.
ducing them in Court yesterday were discharged
Henry Cooper arrested with Goochand papers
in his possession, was on yesterday discharged
with an order 20 return home.
AeayIrTEr-The continued case of John Brsx.
ton, free negro, arrested Friday on suspicion of
stealing two bags and halt bushel of meal, came
up at the Mayors Court yesterday, and Brsxton
proving that he obtained possession of the meal
and bags lawfully was discharged from custody.
MARRIED,
OH. L.