The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-06-09

| pals In these outraaes and bring them 10 punisn
ment Richmond is the last place In the world Tor
| the operations of such dare devils to pass unno
| ticed, az the young vagabonds who cut such ugly
cspers will soon find to their sorrow.
MuppY WATER.-The late heavy rains
have made the water in James River very muddy
consequently that 10 the city hydrants is almost
thick with clay. If ever flteripg stones were worth
groat now the time. Families. however, msy
readily have clear water In abundance by filling
several vessels at time and dropping iuto each
small piece of alum. This Is the plan pursued
some years ago by persons living on the Mis-
| slssi river, where the water Ia always like new
cider. aud we know that 1t acted like charm, for
we have often drank that water when 1t was as
clear al any that ever flowed from spring.
BEAUTIFUL HALL-If the City Council
should grant the Mechanics Institute the of the
new markst house, on l7th street, for their next
annual exhibition 1t will be the best place il Rich
mond for thai grand entertainment. The elegan.
aud spacious hall the market place. will suit
admirably for paintings, needle work, and all the
dner specimens OF mechanism and manufacturers
while the market place may be 30 arranged, at a
tridipg expense, as to accommodate all kinds Of
machinery intended for exhibition. We have no
doubt that the Council will readily grant the In
sttute the use of this building, and that Mr.. Gill,
the Engineer, will push forward its completion 80
az to have it ready 10 time. The Board of Mana
gers should take the matter in hand Immediately,
and present tn cir claims for the favor asked.
THRo WING STONES Continual COM
plants are made OF boys, who assemble every af-
ternoon in various sections of the city, TO throw
stones to the hazard OF every person who may be
passioe along the street, in the neigbborhood of
these psrties Yesterday morning, officer Johnson
reported three lsds for throwing stones in the
street, on the 4h inst and each Of their parents
were fined g. for the offence nice bunch of
switches, well applied TO these youngsters is the
best remedy for these belligerant propens!ties.
THEATRE-Owing to the inclemency of
the weather Thursday night last, Miss Reeds
benefit did not come off expected, but, as
will be seen by the advertisement, was postpoaed
until tonight, when it is hoped that every friend
of the drama, will be present 10 swell the tbrong
and give the fair actress benefit that will indeed
and in truth, be benefit. The pieces selected for
the occasion are interesting in the highest degree
and as there is no other place OF amusement now
open in the city, il seems to that Miss Reed can
not fail to have large and fashionable audience.
VOLUNTEER PARADEs-Next Monday is
to be crest day with our city volunteers At an
early hour In the morning, the Young Guard, Cap
tain Richardson, is to turn out in full dress parade
At 10 O'Clock, A M the Greys Captain Elliot will
commence the celebration of their 11th anniversary
and after marching through the principal streets OF
the city, will repair to Ciarke's Spring, to go
through their annual target practice and partake OF
a dinner And at2 O'Clock, P. H., the L. l. Blues
are to turn out and march to Griffin's Spring
where collation. will be served ior them a: the ex>
perse of several honorary members of the Com.
pany. OF course, the Armory Band with their sill
yer instruments, will be in demand.
DRUSK-Charles Keenian, Jack tar on
board the schooner Golden Rule" got drunk
last Thursday night, and behaved very badly in
Rockets. While In the heiehth of his frolic two
of the watchmen come up with him. and endeavo-
red to persuade him to go On board his vessel qui
city but instead of doing this, he became more
furious abused them for id Virginia loafers"
and defed their power. Not feeling disposed TO
stand such bullying, the "Charlies" fastened on to
the sold SALT" and despite his kicks and pulls, land
ed him 10 the cage where he spent the remsnGe of
the night Not feeling disposed to fasten such in
cubus upon Richmond community, the Mayor
sent Keenan onsboard his vessel,'iu charge Of the
officers, who delivered him into the hands of the
skipper to be settled a; the ropes end.
BRIDL1NG ToNGUE.-Sally Smithers,
drunken free woman, was arreigned before the
Mayor yesterday, 10 answer the charge of using
impudent and Insulting language to Mrs. Eliza
Jackson. After haariug the evidence in the cause,
his Honor ordered Sally striped dress for her
naughty conduct.
KucKED.-Adam Wright, WAGNER, vas
kicked in the face by one OF his horses on Brooke
Avenue, yesterday morning and had two of his
front teeth knocked out. besides getting his nose
mashed. But for bis being close to the animal at
the tln6 ne TtCeiV6C the ne would, 10 Gil
liability have been killed AS it u.s. his Injuries are
not considered dangerous by DR.. Lewis, who at
tended him.
NUIsAkOE.-A summons against John
Brown. for creating nuisance In an alley between
23i and Gath streets, was examined before the
Mayor Yesterday, but not disposed of the defen.
dant being allowed until this morning to abate It,
SAILING KITEs.-The ordinance against
heavy fine on parents who permit their children to
engage 10 it within the corporation limits. Boys
should remember this fact and thereby cave money
for their parents, and themselves from being
brought before the Mayor.
The Circus is coming, ard with it lots
Of fun for those who take pleasure In witnessing
fine equestrianism and well trained horses SO look
out for It..
RAIN.-At length the farms in this neigh
boraood have had abundance of rain and the
growing crops are rapidly Fastening to perfection
The wheat and corn never locked better than at
present.
Lo Q UsTs.-1hese destructive insects,
said to be so numerous In the State OF North Car
ollna. have made their appearance in Virginia. a
different points. gentleman from the country
Informs us that he has seen q plumber OF them In
Henrico county, not far from this city
DULL.-I ne city ls unusually dull at this
time, there being bu. few stragners WISHING Ii 20
make any stay. The retail merchants however.
particularly those in the dry goods line appear to
be driving fair trade.
MIDLOTHIAN PRS In notice published
by yesterday of accident that occurred at the
Midlothian Pits some years since, there were some
lew errors. AZ we srs informed, which we design
correcting ~ soon as we can see friend who
knows the whole history OF The affair. Our In
formsnt 10 gentleman In whom we have the most
implicit confidence, and we feel assured that he
has not desgnedly misrepressnted any OF the facts
- stated by US on Friday morning
SKIPPING T0BAoco.-Mess Harris &
Gibson, aday two since. sold ten hide, tbs crop
Of James Harris, Esq. OF Buckingham county, q
IN average Of GA 30 per hundred pounds.