The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-03-18
MEDICAL COLLEGE.

We may eongratuiate tHe c'o'e' -
South, at the present junc.ure OF poiihcsi
affairs, upon the final establishment IN 'h's
city of Medical College, upon solid anu
permanent basis, and with an able facui'y.
This consummation has been attended, as our
readers know, with great deal OF tfoupie
but it is a public advantage which Is wefth
all the labors and efforts its accomplishment
has cost II seems to be feature OF that
'higher law that begun in the beginning,
and has come down to these times that great
efforts are indispensable to great events
Satisfied as we are, and always have been, OF
the Importance of such an institution here, it
is well known fact, that even compliance
with this universal law is not wanting to give
it the stamp of greatness. But having tri-4
umphed over all obstacles, and been fairly
established, we anticipate now the rapid ad-
vancement of the College in prosperity and
in fame We trust the differences of opinion
and the hostilities with regard to it, which
have been for some time INDUCED in, may
now cease; and that the medical profession
of Virginia and the South may rally to the
support of the College. 1t is indeed South
ern institution in every sense-whose Facui-
ty is composed of Southern men, who are, be-
sides being men of ability and genius III
their profession, heartily devoted to the inte-
rests of the South.
DIR. MAssEY.AWe invite attention 10 the
free lecture of this gentleman on ELECTRICITY
which, as will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns, will be delivered at the
African Church on Monday night. Inc pa
pers of Washington, Baltimore, Alexandra,
&C., speak in high terms of Dr. Massey
thorough mastery of the subject which he
discusses. as well as of his skill in its appli-
cations to diseases. DR.. Massey has spent
the last winter in Richmond, and is tavorably
known to many of our citizens. We hope he
may have crowded house.
FREDERICKSBURG GuARDs.-This company held
a meeting at their Armory on the 18th inst, and
adopted resolutions of thanks, in the following
terms:
1st To the Guards" "Greys," and artillery"
of Petersburg for the cordial reception and kind
treatment of us during our recent visit to their
city.
Cd. To the "Young Guards" of Richmond, for
their complimentary escort and handsome cola
ton on our return.
4th. To Edwin Robinson Esq, for his iberaliy,
to the officers of the several Railroad Companies
for their kind attention to our comfort and accom-
mOdations.
A terrible panic occurred few days since in the
Public School at No. 90 Ludlow street, New York,
owing to the clothes of little girl, aged -, and
named Caroline Leonard, catching fire from the
stove. She rushed shriekng into the street, where
the flames speedily extinguished, but not IN
til che received injuries that terminated fatally
In the meantime the several hundred children in
the school became terrible excited and there was
danger of fatal panic like that in the Ninth ward
school two years ago. But with the aid Of the po-
lice quite was restored and the children quiet
ly removed.
SHAMEFUL OUTRAGE.-On Thursday afternoon
last about 3 o'clock, Miss Mcneil, daughter of
Gen. John Mcneil, deceased, and niece of Pres:
dent Pierce met in of the public streets OF
Washington by ru:fian, knocked down, and rob-
bed of her purse, containing about thirty dollars,
certificates of stocks amounting to about two thou
sand dollars, and valuable diamond pin The
blow was 80 severe that she was rendered issensi-
ble and whilst in this condition was robbed She
was not, however, dangerously injured.
DEsTITUTIoN AND SUIcIDE.-Anthony Putt, a
German, put an end to his existence in New York
a few days since by swallowing an ounce of lauda
num- The following letter was found in his bed
81 am poor man, without emp oyment, and not
able to support my family. have left behind me
ryip with an ipfn hoy en- n
do take care OF the boy, and put him in an orphan
asylum, so that he won't get to be loaer. Also
give to my wife any aid you can"
FALL OF WAREHoUsE-We learn from the
Baltimore American, that on Wednesday night, be-
tween the hours OF - and o'clock a newly erected
building in the rear of Norris & Bros hardware
store, fell with tremendous crash, causing great
destruction Of property. Marston & Brothers new
warehouse damaged to the amount of about
$1,000 Norris & Brother $500; and Hickey & Sons
upon whose store the building TELL lost in damage
TO store and goods some s., 900 or 10000 Several
clerks ih Hickey & Sons establishment narrowly
escaped with their lives.
Disastrous FIRE.-A destructive fire occurred
on the plantation OF Col. Z. NJ Foreman, situated
on Broughton Island, Georgia, on Saturday morn
ing last, which destroyed his barn, several houses
thrashing machine, and about 1900 bushels of
rouge rice. Loss estimated at $4,000
The death of Capt. Washington II. Secrest,
one of the most daring and reckless pioneers Of
Texas, is announced in the papers He figured in
the revolutionary contest with Mexico and was es.
teemed as one of the most efficient sries belonging
to the army of Texas He was also in the battle of
San Jacinto, where he did effective service as CAP
tain of corps OF cavalry
MIR. FILLMoRE.-Mr. Fillmore arrived at Louis
vile ON the 10TH He was receivcd:a the depot by
alarge concourse of citizens and escorted through
the principal streets. He was to partake of pub
lie dinner the same day, and leave for the South in
the evening.
HoUDoNS STArUE.-Mr. Hubbard has erected in
the rounda of the National Capitol, one of his fac
simttc casts OF Houdon's statue of WASHINGTON
1t attracts general admiration, and we are happy
to learn that suggestion has been made by some