The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
Owing TO the length Of the list Of articles
entered for premiums at the Fair, and the
heavy demand upon our advertising columns
we are compelled to issue an Extra this morn
ing. -
SUDDEN DEATH-Mrs. Daniel Ward,
wife of Col Daniel Ward, of the Columbi an
Hotel, dropped dead from apoplexy at the
|. hotel Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock.
She was in the enjoyment of perfect health,
and her death was unexpected as it was sud
den. Mrs. w. was beloved and respected by
ali who knew her, and her loss will be deeply
felt by large circle of friends.
V,RaINIA MECHANICS ISsrIrUTE.-The
First Annual Exhibition of the Virginia Me-
chanics' Institute will be opened this evening
at Cornthian Hall, on Main street. between
9th and 10th. The opening address will be
delivered by Mr.. Oliver z. Baldwin, in the
| long room devoted to the purposes of the In
stitute, which is superbly decorated with
paintings and many other beautiful articles.
we doubt not that a large crowd will be in
attendance and that the occasion will be one
of unusual interest.
FATAL OcCURRENCE.-On Sunday last a
negro man was run over by the cars on the
| Central road, short distance above Louisa
| Court House, and killed. Passengers inform
ma that as the wheels went over him the blood
spouted from his mangled body in streams,
distinctly visible to those looking from the
car windows 1t appeared evident that he
voluntarily placed himself in the way of the
| train.
BELLIGERENT FEMALEs.-Emlly MallO-
nv. white woman, and Henrietta Cousins, a
free negress, both dsorderly and drunken
characters, were arrested and placed at the
bar of Justice Yesterday to answer the charge
of fighting in the street. The last named was
ordered ten lashes; and the mayor probably
| considering that Emily Mallory's absence
| from society would not be regretted--and she
| failing to give security for her good beha-
committed her to Jail. She had with
| her a small child, who was ordered to be car
| ried to the poor house.
Elizabeth White was charged assauiting
| and beating Sarah Maggie, making sundry war
| like demonstrations against the placidity of
said Sarah's countenance and against the
peace and dignity of the commonwealth. The
case not being ready was continued.
AMUsEMENrs.-The capital burlesque of
.
| by Kunkers Troupe at Metropolitan Hall,
| in addition to an attractive programme of
| Ethiopian performances. The selection of
| songs fort night comprises some of the best
sung by this popular troupe. The dancing
and instrumental music is superior in every
respect We may assure the public that
every possible inducement is held out for a
| visit to this place of amusement.
| The thrilling drama of Rob Roy will be
h. md hn wall t-n ~,
Fcomedy ofthe Golden Farmer. In these plays,
| every character will be represented by a
| thoroughly competent actor. The stock
company is universally popular with our cit
| liens and none need stay away in conse-
quence of the absence of ''stars." We expect
| to see crowd at the theatre tonight.
| The circus is announced to open to-day.
| This is species of amusement that is always
patronized by our people, of every age, SEX
and condition. This one is better than any
| that has heretofore visited us, and we may
safely prophecy that great quantity of sill
yer coin will find the way to its treasury.
| A RICHMOND SHIP.-The Baltimore Sun
alludes to the arrival, at that port, of the hull
| of ship of about eight hundred tons bur
| then, built near Richmond, for Capt. Jewett.
| one of her owners. She was towed to Balti-
more by the steamer Belvidere, for the pur
pOSc Va UcluS HttCu Out Will uIdSlo anu iIS
| ging.
We learn that some persons complain of
| having TO purchase badges. They act under mis-
apprehension. They are not compelled to purchase
at ALL but 1t is very convenient to all to have them,
and the society is compelled to sell them in self
defence. The exhibition of written evidence Of
membership, will pass any member at the gate.
A SUSPICIOUS CHARAcTER.-James Fl.
| Ii
| Sunday suspicious character, was arraigned
before the Mayor. He has passed by two different
| names, and is charged with being street walker
| and person of evil fame His own representations
with regard to himself are very contradictory.
For instance, he stated that he came from Monroe
county, and that he had horse TO sell. These
| statements turn out to be untrue. He has been in
the city for some time, and has told variety of
stories to different persons, relative to his personal
| history, whence he came and where his destina-
| ton Failing to give security for his good beha.
vour he was committed to Jail, where he will en-.
| Joy the Inequalities of the city in manner pecu.
liarly appropriate to persons of vagrant habits.
| RAPID DRIv1NG.-Mr. George L. Earn
est appeared at the Mayors court yesterday to an
| swer a charge of driving horse at an improper
and rapid rate thr ough Main street. The Mayor
discharged the case but took occasion to state that
the offence was was repeated 1t would be brought
| to the attention of the Commonwealth Attorney
| BALLOON AsCENsIoN.-On ThursdaI af-
ternoon at o'clock, the intrepid seronaut, Proes
sor Geo. Elliott will make his l07th ascension from
the Armory Grounds. The thrilling feat of this
| gentleman during his last Bral Exploring Expe
dion" upon the occasion OF the recent ball of the
"Young Guard" at Slash Cottage, will long be re
membered as the most exciting in the history Of
;sronauting. Prof Elliott then sustained severe
| pecuniary loss, and apart from the scientific and
/ interesting process of initiating the balloon and
| Witnessing the "hero of hundred flights" taking
his seat in its car, generous citizens viii be
| aiding deserving and meritorious gentleman, by
| an attendance at the Armory Grounds
| The FIRST MARKET HOUSE is going up
rapidly just now, and the prospects that it viii
| be completed In good time. The hall in the se
| cond story is to be very handsome one, and will
prove great convenience to the people of Jetfer
son Ward who now have no place for public meet
ings.