The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-08-26

All that is now necessary Is energy and industry
The time is long enough to do great deal, and
much must be done promptly.
WORTHY OF ImITATIoE.-The Young men
doing business on Pearl street, have dubbed to-
getler and raised purse of $50, to be appropria-
ted for the benefit OF the widow and orphans of the
late NICHOLAS WALSH, who was cras shed by the
falling of a wall on Tuesday morning last. 1.-The
old men on that square have been as liberal as the
young ones, Pearl street has done noby.
DIED FRoM HIS INJuRIEs.-We regret 70
learn that JAMES SMALL, a lad about IL years DID,
who was kicked in the face by horse some days
since, died yesterday morning of inflammation on
the brain produced by the wound alluded to above.
The little fellow it is said, bore his suferines with
heroic foritude and seemed only to regret that he
had disobeyed his parents and thereby received
the injury which cost him his liie It will be re-
menbered that he was ridina in bread cart, and
the lines becoming entapged With the horses taii
he attempted to release them when he was kicked
in the face by the beast, severng the bridge of his
nose, and probably fracturing his skull.
The PALESTINE RELIEF FUND. - The
committee who recently made collections in Pc.
tersburg and this city on behalf OF the fanlishiDg
Jews in Palestine, have received communication
from Sir Moses MoNTEFEIRE, gratefully acknow.
Lodging the due recent of the amount Transmitted
by them through the Rev. Mr.. Isaacs of New York,
the Treasurer TOR the Holy Land. AS an accurate
register is in the hands of Sir Moses of all the
ties, and cccupations,-there is not the slightest
doubt as to the equabie distribution of the funds
collected, and the eieciual relief that will thereby
be afforded particularly as efforts being made
to render Eastern Jews less dependent elCemo-
synary aid for the future, by fostering and promo
ting agricultural and mechanical pursuita.
IMpRovING-It gives Us pleasure to state
that MIR. SAvAG SMITH, one of the members Of No.
Company, no badly injured st the fire last
Tuesday morning, by the falling of WALL is much
physicians though he isyet confined to his room,
ana may he for some tms to come. His escape
from death was miraculous one.
A observation-disclosures has it that the
caving in of the cuivert, of Mayo and Broad
strests, caused by the efforts of the Know No
that public thoroughfare which ternina sub
hail. first aud Broad Streets where all
ness. If this be true, these new tangled gentle.
men must have delightful time in getting to "head
quarters" in wet weather.
Speaking of the Know Nothirgs" reminds u7 of
adventure of one of our old citizens few nights
snce while in search of the place of meeting of this
new order. He tells the story upon himself, aud be.
ing man of truth of course we believe him.
Capt. l.. states, that in weak moment he deter
mined to become know Nothing" and not under
caei upon.a FIR cad to show him the ropes" This bis
friend readily consented to de, and appointed place
Of meeting near Rockets bridge. This night select
ed was dark pitch, ard the rain poured in
rents, but the Captain be ng prompt man, at
the place designated TO the minute After waiting
nearly an hour BY which time his clothes were pc II.
fectly saturated with the rain the long locked for
friend atrved aud tapping the Captain the shout
der, said to him follow me" Captain L. declares
thst his guide then led him thToug b every mud hole
Oh the wharf; thercs alono the margin of ihs deck
to 14th srteet; thencelto Shockoe warehouse, aud
from thence to adjoining lot surrounded by hi gh
enclosure, where his friend leaped the fsSce, aud
CRYING follow me-" bounded eff at the top of his
speed. Fearing that he would fall into the ocks near
by, or pitch heedlopg into the neighboIing rayine
the Captain declares that he gave mp the cdase and
ffom that iioe to the present has had inclination
to become Know Nothing" Ii thinksif sill those
who join the order have ths rough road 10 ira
vel that he passed over in search of lodge there il
but little danger of their ever becoming powerful in
point OF numbers and we fuiiy agree with him.
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BROAD Rock RAcEs-The fall meeting
over this Course which commences on the third
Tuesday in October, bids fair to be one Of the most
exciting that has taken place for the past ten years
The purses range from 5000 to $1,000 the distances
from one to three mile heats and the entrances are
very numerous. Friends of the turf residing at a
distance may rest assured that the Proprietor, Mr.
Green, will spare efforts to make the sport inter.
esting, and to have each race well contested.
THREE RoGUEs.-William Lee, a free ne
gro Pleasant, slave TO VIM. Marlborough and Ed
ward, slave to William A. Buffers, were arraigned
before the Mayor, yesterday charged with stealing
a coat pair of pants, a pair Of boots and Colts
revolver, from Mir. John McPherson, an employee
at the American Hotel None of the articles stolen
have been recovered; but as both of the slaves had
been ordered not to come TO the hotel, his Honor
directed that each of them should have twenty
stripes; and that the of the free boy should be
laid over until Monday nex, for further examine
ton.
FNEp-James Clayton, huckster at
the second market was fined one dollar and costs,
by the Mayor, for selling peaches in 9th street. con-
trery to the market ordinance. Clayton at the
same time made charge against the clerk of the
second market, which will be examined into this
morning.
William Fl. Bernard was also fined one dollar and
costs for selling vegetables in 9th street, contrary
to the ordinance regulating the markets. Mr.. B.
denied the charge, but failed to have witnesses
summoned to make good his statement
The WESTERN Square, intended for the
use of the State Agricultural Society," is being
greatly improved, by order of the City Council,
while the walk ways leading to 1t being put in
complete order for the public accommodation
Farmers sending stock to the Fair will find the
present accommodations much superior to those Of
last year.
The DOG CATCHERs were out yesterday
and made sad havoc with the canine race. Sever
al thousand hungry ours might be knocked on the
head and deposited in dog heaven, without missing
them.
The WEATHER, yesterday, was hot, dry
and oppressiye-just the kind to produce levers OF
all sorts. cooling shower is much needed JUST
at this time
Nor HEARD.-Thomas RenoTan, jr, ap-
peared before the Mayor, yesterday morning, %
answer the charge of threatening 70 assault INC
Renovan, sr. The old gentleman falling to appear
as a witness the examination wiz be postponed
until this morning, when the warrant VIII no doubt
be dismissed at the request OF the complainant.
DIemrssEp.-The summons against Philip
White. for permitting nuisance in his alley, was
dismissed-officer Page having visited the prerni
SEES and discovered nothing improper ON them.
CREATIEG A NUmAScE.--Wm. Stewart, a
worthless free negro, was brought before the May
or, yesterday and ordered iogeing for depositine
. nuisance In the dock
BARsuM's MUSEUM Ciil exhibit here on
Monday next Judging from the bills in circulation,
the Ashown will be an interesting one.
Among the attractions are the original Gen. Tom
Thumb; Mr. NeIIis, born without arms; Mr. Lengal
the Lion King eight Elephants Tigers, Liens,
White Rear. Leopard, Sacred Camel, Hycna, Ze-
bra, uromedary, and variety Of other wild beasts
together with Wax Siatuary, etc, forming an i'm
meuso coliectien-and all 70 be exhibited under one
canvass-corner OF 23d and Marshall streess
The CH0LERA seems to have taken its
final departure from the city, We have NOT heard