The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

| Hon. ". C. Rires ar-The monthly meeting OF the
association was held at the lecture room OF St
James church on Tuesday evening, and was wei
attended "' - wa
The President, Mr. p V Daniel tr. ON bebalf NJ
the lecture commttee whose chairman DIR Gyva,b
ney was unavoidably absent, stated that the Hon
w. y. hives had consented to deliver the introiuc
tory lecture of the course this winter and this,
1t would take place on the 9TH of December
DR. w. P. Palmer, chairy , of the committee on
the norary and rooms reported that a librarian
had been obtained and that the rooms are now
Kept open to members and the public eyerv nor,
ing from 10 to O'Clock, except Monday and We'd
nesday, and every afternoon and night from to
and from TO 10, except Tuesday afternoons The
resdent stated in this connection that the Execu-
nve eommitte had resolved to expend in books all
the surplus funds of the association -
- Mr. j. H. Claiborne Chairman of the Finance
E.ohh'tee, reported few small expenditures
since the last meeting, and called the attention of
members to the fact that the second wear of tho
associafieni would soon begin, when it would he
necessary for every member to pay in promptly
LIS annua dues, amour ig to 81. good many.
ne said, who had been elected had omit, ed to pay
the dues of the first year.
MIR. Robert Baker read a communication from
the standing committee on the subject of General
Lecture System, and another inquirng how MANY
copies this Association would take of the Proceed.
lngs OF the Cincinnati Convention.
On notion the Association agreed to take one
hundred.
Mr.. c. A Rose, Chairman of the Publication
Committee, reported that the schedules showing
the times and places of public worship in the ctv
locality of the rooms, &c, had been prepared
l"elve OF them had been put in neat frames and
hung up in hotels and other principal places of
the rest, copies are in the of distribution
among the ministers of the CITY and to persons W ho
Will give them conspicuous place in stores &c
The President stated that the Sabbath morning
prayer meeting, at II o'clock at the rooms of the
Association, had been commenced several weeks
ago and maintained with gratifying interest He
could, from personal experience assure members
who had not attended that they would derive graft
hcaton and pleasure from doing So He believed
this meeting would be of great benefit to the Asso
citation.
Mr.. Joseph Laidey, chairman of the Standing
Committee, reported that the Literary Society had
been started and was progressing under auspcious
circumstances. The Standing Committee, in &C.
cOrdance with the resolution of the Association
wished to perfect the following series of monthly
meetings, viz: 1st Tuesday evening PRAYER meet.
ing at the rooms; I'd Tuesday regular meeting of
the Assoc alton; Sd Tuesday, Bole Glass at the
rooms; 4th Tuesday, Library Society at tie
rooms.
Messrs. W. F. Munford and p B Price made their
report, as delegates to the Cincinnati Convention
The Association heard with attention and interest
their account of the proceedings of that important
Christian Confederation
The Association adjourned with prayer after q
harmonious and pleasant meeting.
Trade of Riclmond.-The direct exports of -four
from this city to foreign ports since the st Sept
last, amount to 81 l4S barrels same time last year
23,o52 showing an increase for the present season.
thus far, of ,596 barrels The exports of tobacco
for the same period of the present year is 4, 100
hhds-of last year 1876.
Mr.. Il. 44rseiI, who was so badly injured at the
fire on 10Th street few weeks since is slowly re-
covering but it is not expected that he will be able
to resume his business for several months.
The Heather, for several days, has been as balrsy
and eXhilarating as one could wish for, and avail
fhnr nix fnv tn
health promoting exercise and shopping the Ia
dies have appeared on the principal thoroug ghfares
as numerous and, of course beautiful as but
terfiies in a flower garden.
Head Genr.-The helmets, or fire hats ordered
for the members of the Fire Department have Mt
length arrived, and being distributed among
the firemen.
Ihedtrc-The drama of "Jack Sheppard" will be
repeated for the last time this evening Though it
belongs to a class of plays for which have no
great partiality, we cannot forbear to express our
admiration Of the spirited acting maintained
throughout the piece. The manager has been to
considerable expense in bringing out this lengthy
play, and it is but meet that they should be liberal
ly encouraged by the play-goers.
Closing Markets-The upper and lower markets
will close this morning at 10 O'Clock for the day.
No Girl Business will be tried by the Mayor I'M
til to-day week, owing to the fact that the Hus-
tings Court is in session and occupies the
Mayors room.
The Premium announced by us Yesterday. "a
awarded Mr.. B. ii. Smith by the Mechanics Fair
should have been for a landscape drawing in pen
Gill; and not for Landscape Painting
Larccny-A free negro named Jas Nicholas
stole pair of boots from Cornelius Lggon cob
bier, on Saturday night for which offence the NAV.
or ordered him to be duly punished.
Dismissed-Emy Mallory was before the Mayor
yesterday, for abusing and insulting Sarah Wheel
-.
The dismissed with admonition to the
defendant.
Bound Orer.-An Irish lad named Ed Causlin.
was arragned before the Mayor yesterday on com.
plaint of Mrs Nancy Wicker, living near ''Trent's
Bridge" who charged Edward with invading her
premises while under the influence of liquor and
behaving in very rude and dsordcrly manner
The Mayor disposed of the case by requiring Caus.
lin to give security for his good behavior
Religious-We learn that series of revival
meetings to commence at the Cambellite
church tomorrow evening. Alexander Campbell
will be present during their progress.
The Kunkels-The Kunkel Troupe will appear
here next Monday, together with those sweet juve-
niles the WELLS CHILDREN. There is, therefore
great amusement in store for the lovers of fun and
music.
Omitted Preminm.-In the published list of pre-
miums awarded by the Mechanics Institute the fol-
loving omitted:
"Class X.-To Miss RACHEL SENOS for her
beaueiful worsted embroidery picture of General
Washir gton, gold pencil"
TalunbIe Propo1y-We invite attention to the
advertisement of valuable property by Mr.. EDWIN
FARRAR The lots and dwelling advertised are
among the most valuable Church Hill
Hastings Court-Thc court was principally occu-
pied Yesterday in docketing and continuing until
the next term, the several presentments against s.
Stenine, H. G. G. Zimmerman and Others for
tippling.
The trial of Thomas Duke and of Margaret
Connerton, each indicted for msdemeanor, were
continued until the next term of the csnrt.
WIN. Beverdge, indicted for misdemeanor, was
fined $40. John Beverdge, also indicted, was dis
charged, 4
John Ludin, indicted for using obscene language
towards Mrs. Taylor. in the lower Market, was
adjudged guilty, and fined $50 His counsel filed
a bill of exceptions.
Ohio Melton, indicted for misdemeanor, was
found guilty. and fined 81
Hrarico County Conrt.-Mr Elicit having re-
signed his temporary clerkship, Mr.: John \. Harri
aon the newly elected clerk took the usual oath Of
otsee Yesterday and will enter upon the discharge
of hi. duties from and after TO-DAY.
rb,s Isaacs charged with obstructng county
road. was fined $40, yesterday.
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