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

CRY Courou.-A monthly meeting of
the City Council was held At the Chambrrlains
cfilce Yesterday aiternoon. Present -Messrs
Myers, McCance, Butler. Anderson, Sheppard.
Richards, Scott, Snead, Hill aud Saunders.
Minnses.-The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Police Reports.-The monthly reports of the Pc.
ce officers were received and referred to the Com
rnitoe on Police.
Bonds.-A variety OF bonds were received and
approved.
Petit;ons.-A petition of Joseph H. Colquin and
others complaining Of Ciothiers monopolising the
side walks and asking to have them restricted in
ifs use was read and referred to the Committee on
Police.
From Charles T. Workman g. Co., asking the
privilege of using portion of the streets to exhibit
and sell three hundred hogsheads of sugar by auc-
ton, near Mills lumber house, was read and then
Withdrawn, the Council not having the power to
grant the privilege except by repeal of the ordi-
nance.
CASA communication from Lewis E. Harvie
and Chas. B. Williams committee of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society, asking the Council to fit up the African
Church with gas fixtures and erect platform
for the use of the State Agricultural Society du.
ring the continuance of the Fair, was read and
referred to the Committee on Lights, with authori-
ty to make the arrangements if they deem 1t expe.
dent.
Eastern Burying Ground-Mr. Hill, from the
Committee to purchase the eastern Burying
Ground, reported that they hadpurchased Shores
farm" and then presented the deeds for the same.
He also offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Rssolved, That committee of five be appointed
on the Eastern Burying Ground, to take possession
of the property and make such temporary arrange.
ments as thew may deem expedent, until the neces-
sary ordinances for the regulation OF the same shall
be enacted by the Council.
Resolued, That the said committee be authorized
to report to the Council such ordinances as they
deem expedient for the regulation and manage
ment of the Eastern Burying Ground.
Committee-Messrs HILL Richards, Haskins, Fry
and Scott
Tyedegar Street.-The Council appropriated $500
to erect a stone wall the South side of Tredesar
the condemnation of Abram Warwick's property
through which said street passes.
Jackson Street-Mr. Sauna ers offered resolution.
Ayhich adopted authorizing the Attorney for the
Commonwealth to take no further action on the con-
dehnation of Jackson street, from 5th to 9th SITS.
Franc $40 for assisting officer Tyler to put up the
golden eagle in the City Hall; Mr. Hubert, who Dor.
rowed it to at The last Agricultural Fair having
Proxies for the City.-The following gentlemen
were appointed proxies In the various Internal
Improvement Companies in which Richmond is in
terested:
In the James River and Kanawha Canal Company
-Messrs. g. A. Myers, N. B. Hill and Joseph X. An.
derson.
In the Richmond and DanpiNe Railroad Company
Messrs Thomas w. McCance, r. o. Haskins, and d.
]. Saunders.
In the Tirgiuia and Tennessee Railroad Company-
NJ Talbot
In the TTyginia Central Railroad Company
Messrs David j. Saunders, Thomas w. McCance,
and A. Richards.
abandoning Condemnations Mr. Hill offered the
following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolred That the Attorney for the city be instruct
ed, until further directions to proceedingsn
the condemnation of First and Fifteenth streets,
heretofore ordered.
On notion the Council their adjourned.
INTRODUCTORY LECTURE AT THE MEDI-
CAL CoLLEGE-The Introductory Lecture before
the Students of the Medical College OF Virginia was
delivered last night by Prot. GIBSON At 90 min.
utes before o'clock, the Faculty entered the lee.
ture room which was already well filed and Prof.
g. Immediately commenced the delivery OF his ad
dress. He reviewed the history of the College
from its foundation to the present time alludng to
the obstacles 1t had encountered and sur1nOuuted-
paid appropriate tributes to those eminent phvsi.
clans who nourished and upheld it in it's infancy,
many OF whom had been called away from earth
referred to the present condition and future pros
poets of the College-and closed with an address
to the students, melting them to industry and per-
severance In the pursuit OF q medical education
We have not the space to present to our readers
this morning the sketch we have prepared of Prof
GIBsoNs lecture 1t was exceedingly appropriate
and was listened to throughout with marked atten-
ton by the large number of ladies and gentlemen
present. About half an hour was occupied in its
delivery. At the close, DR.. TUCKER, Dean of the
Faculty, briefly announced that the regular session
of the College would commence to morrow Qhis)
morning, at o'clock.
The Armory Band was in attendance, and enter.
tanned the audience with several select pieces of
music.
The Hastings Court met yesterday with
a full bench Mr. Recorder Pulliam presided. and
appeared to have gained vigor by bis trip to the
valley. Both his physique and volubility seemed
to be improved aud strengthened. He presided
with his wonted dignity and efficiency.
We were glad to see Mr.. Daniel, the Common.
wealths Attorney, again at his post, with most de-
cidedly improved health. During his absence, Mr..
Howison has discharged the duties of the office
very ably, and very much to the satisfaction of
every body who has had business with the Court.
His amenity of department and fairness of argu.
ment, commanded the respect and appreciation OF
ALL
AccIDENT.-Mr McDonough, agent of
the Adams Express Co, in this city, was thrown
from the wagon yesterday, near the corner of 18th
and Main streets, and narrowly escaped being run
over AS 1t happened. his injuries were not serious
AMUsEMENTs.-Miss Ince made her sp-
pearance last night at the Theatre to large and
fasnionaoie audience, in the character of "Juet,
and, judging from the loud and rapturous applause
which continually greeted her. fully sustained the
high reputation awarded her by the best critics In
this country. Tonight she personates the charac.
yer OF Marearet Elmore, in Loves Sacrifice
Every lady should be present who has any taste
for the drama.
KuSKELs TROUPE are drawing crowded houses
at Metropolitan Hall. The low 70 of good music
Will ind their entertainments worthy OF patronage,
while those who can appreciate a hearty laugh,
Will have ample scope for enjoyment in the pres.
ence of this corps.
A SQuATTER.-Bepjamin Jewell, a free
fellow, from the county OF Prince William. from
which place he was sent TO the penitentiary for
six years for stealing horse and ended his term
OF service on the 18th of August last was arrested
BY officer Tyler, for remaining in this city contrary
to law. After hearing the case fully, the Mayor
committed him to Jail as a man of evil name. fame
and reputation. until to-day.
DRUNK.-Robert III. Gibson was arrested
and Gagged by the watchmen last Sunday night for
being drunk in the streets. Early yesterday morn
log the Mayor discharged him from custody, on
promise that he would get drunk no more: but
before breakfast time he was In the first market as
tight bricks, and officer Page being unable to in.
duce him to leave. had to lock him up the second
time On appearing at the Mayors Court. he VIA,
committed to prison for want of bail for his good
behavior.
TIPPLING.--J0an Garliban was fined SIS
and costs by the Mayor for selling wine to be drunk
In his house, he not having tavern license.