The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

fesfeydny was generally observed throu etout Tho
sHy as day of thanksgiving, as recommended by
.ne dovernor Stores and other business houses
@ere closed and religious service held in nearly ali
/ ne Churches We never saw the city more Guie,
ana orderly on the Sabbath
Elegant Machinerg-The best specimens of iron
Mork we have ever seen any where were those
eAhi6ited by Messrs. Anderson DeIany e. Co. of
1ne iredegar Works, at the late Fair of the Me.
chanics Institute. Those who know how such
work should be gotten up say that the sconnecting
roo and eccentric for one of the new Government
steam propellers, cannot be surpassed in neatness
oI M hhish by any establishment in the Union: and
TINS we are prepared to believe from the high cha
racter the Tredegar Works already enjoy through.
ont the country.
Body Fonnd-A day or two since the bodv ~
an infant child was found near Dirs farm in Hen
r,co IN a small box, and an inquest held over it,
T rom the bruises upon its head there seems to be
no doubt that the little creature was murdered but
ny "hoh the jury could not ascertain.
Sacrilegc-A set of vile creatures. unworthy thu
name OF men, forcibly entered the Leigh Street
baptist Church, some nights since and after steal
ing what they could conveniently carry off. SO
soied the floor and benches as TO prevent the usa
ol lhe room the next day. As this is not the first
the this oeastiy trick has been played at the same
church, reward has been offered for the detection
OF the perpetrators, with the hope of bringing
them to Justice
Male Teachcrs.-We understand that an effort il
to be made to place the district schools of the ctv
under the charge of male teachers at the close of
the present year. but for what reason we are not
prepared to say
Iheatre-f You are play-goer and wish to pass
pleasant evening visit the Theatre to-nipbt no
an attractive programme is offered to the public.
Passing Counterfeit Money-John T. Iynderf,eld
has been arrested and committed to the cape for
examination on the charge of passing counterfeit
money. The accused, it seems received 500
note from friend, which he passed to Mrs Marian
Bollen. He will be brought before the Mayor this
morning.
Forcible Possession.-Roger Fenton was arrested
yesterday and held to bail to appear before the
Mayor on the charge of forcibly taking a gun from
Hugh Boyle.
Cold Sight.-The panorama of the Arctic Expe
dition is one of the most interesting pictures we
have ever seen presented to the public, and should
be seen by all who know any thing of the thrilling
history of Kane and his party, while locked ND in
the world OF ice. 1t may be for few more
evenings at Odd Fellows Hail.
Badly Biaen.-Maria Morris, a colored woman.
was set upon by a ferocious dog, while passing the
old distilery, yesterday morning and badly bitten
on the right arm and cheek. The vicious brute
was Immediately killed by a gentleman who saw
tho occurrence and rescued the woman
The y. s. District Cont has been in session sew
eral days.
Hastings Court.-This body will meet in the
City Hall at ii o'clock to-day at which time all the
witnesses should be in attendance.
Ths Bearded Homan and her hairy infant, as we'll
as the Giantess aud Warbler are drawing crowded
houses to them