The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-14
LocAL MALVERN

LOCAL MATTERS
FUNERAL PRoc KssIos Une of the most
solemn and imposing spec.acles ever Witnessed in
our city, vas the funeral procession OF the late
CHAnLEs r. HARDxsrY, on Saturday morning last
We had known the deceased we'll, and knew that
he was greatly esteemed for his kindness of heart
his strict integrity, his untrng industry and warm
personal friendship but We did not suppose that
one % young. 20 retiring In manners. modest so
unassumiug, could have wrapped himself around
the hearts Of all who had the good fortune to form
his acquaintance, 30 as to make each feel that by
bis death an aching void had been created, the
world can never fill.
Mr.. Hardesty being q member Of the "Young
Guard" Ph9nix Fire Company, and Samson Di-
vision Sons of Temperance, as soon as bis death
was made known, orders were issued for each
corpsto attend his funeral. but ss he had been ac'
cdentally shot and killed while 10 service with the
young Guard" that company properly claimed
the riaht of arranging for the funeral solemnities
At 10 o'clock, the procession moved down Main
street, the Sons of Temperance being first, Liberty
Fire Company, proceeded by the Cornet Band,
with iis beautiful hose reel drsped In mourning,
second, Phoenix Fire Company, with lis hose reel
in mourning. third, then came the hearse-
(draped in mourning, surmopnted by large gold
en- eagle, covered In Grape, bearing card Ia its
beak, on which were inscribed the words
"OUR COMRADE,") drawn by four large grey
horses, each attended by colored groom, with two
pail bearers from each Of the companies to which
the deceased was attached. After this came the
Armory Band. followed by section of volunteers
from the L. l. Blues, National Guard, and Eagle
Infantry. Immediately after these were the Hon.
orary members of the Young Guard; and then
came the Young Guard, sixty strong. The pro-
cession halted at Mr. Rollin Hardesty's house, on
Main street. where the corpse encased In q sareo-
phsgus, was deposited In the hearse. The sarcor
phagus decorated with the old flag of the COM
pany, wreaths and boquets of flowers, and the
uniform of the dead soldier, beautifully arranged
| by Lieut.. II. w. Fry, Jr.
A few minutes before IL o'clock the procession
moved up Main street to l4th, and thence to Trim
! ity Church, into which the corpse was conveyed
the pail bearers, and placed In front OF the pull
| pit
| The church was densely crowded by ladies aud
gentlemen, occupy Ing the right and left aisles and
galleries. while the centre tier of seats occupied
by the soldiers, fremen and temperance men
As soon as the congregation become seated, the
Armory band played q most solemn and impress
sive dirge, which was rendered even more impress
sive by the continual sobs and signs of heart
broken sister, whose mourning and lamentations,
and her reiusalo be comforted for the loss of her
Oldest brother, brought pearly tears to many man.
~ cheeks
Rev. c. A. DAVIS, Pastor of Trinity Church, com.
menGed his services by an appropriate prayer,
preached from the tex, Who shall change our
| vile body" being portion of the 21st verse, Sd
| chapter, of Pauls epistle to the PHILIPPIANS.
AT the conclusion of the sermon the ce'pIe was
again deposited in the hearaa, when the recession
moved up Franklin to 18th street, down 14th to
Main up Main to Second, aud thence to the Shockoe
Hill Surying Ground where it was buried with the
usual military honors; after which the liue was
again formed under the command of Capt Richard
son. and returning to the city, each company re.
paired to its quarters and were dismissed
On reaching the Armory of the Young Guard
Sergt. RADY offered the following resolution, which
wss unanimously adopted by that company:
Resolred. That as token Of respect for the memo.
y OF our deceased and deeply lamented brother,
CHARLES r. HARDEsTY, we will wear Grape on our
left arm for the next thirty days.
Capt Richardson then expressed the hope that the
Honorary Members would adopt and wear sim liar
badge of mourning, to which they readil consent.
Music on THE SQUARE-lf our citizens
desire to have music on the Square during the sum
mer months, they should take the necessary
steps to secure the services of the Armory
Band at once Smith and his co-laborers
we are satisfied, are always ready to amuse and
entertain the public regardless of sacrifices, but 1t
is asking too much of them to claim their services
year after year without fee or reward. The labo-
10 worthy of his hire and II the Band are willing
to spend their time aud talents for the amusement
of our citizens they should be unwilling to receive
such services without literally compromising them
forit Who will circulate a subscription list, to
pay for music on the Square1
SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIvERsARY.-Yes.
terdsy was the anniversary of Trinity Church
SRDDatQ SCuOOI, On WHICH OCCASION Inc Rev. Z,
A. Davis preached sermon. The usual annual
collection WAS taken up, and we pleased to
learn that sufficient means were raised, not only
to pay off the old debts of the school, bat to pur.
chase a new library for its use. Sabbath schools
should always receive the warmest encouragement
and support from the public; for their is no other
human institutions So well calculated to improve
aud strengthen the morals OF our youth.
IMpRoviNG.-Several handsome residences
lo;nc k,,;Ik 81, t,hL e
Methodist Church on Unicn Hill, and from present
appearance that section of the suburbs is now out
stripping every other, In substantial improv
The CURTIS Peck, under the command
of Capt John Davis, is now making her regular
runs between this city and Norfolk, and seems to
be doing an excellent business. She is'one of the
fastest steamers on James River as well as a most
popular, and must pay her owners handsome
dividend
NEARLY DROwEED-Robert Seay, a free
colored boy fell from canoe into the river, yester-
day morning, while fishing, short distance below
Mayo's Bridge, and would have been drowned but
fer the timely aid of two young in smother boat
who saw bis perious situation and hsstened to bis
relief. Bobs head was lop-heavy from frequent pc
tations of frewater, which caused him to pitch over
into the chilling stream, and take a long dive.
HUoKsrERING.-On Saturday morning last
Mr. SsmI Ellis Clerk of the Yirst Market detected
ing to sell them agaa. and had him arraisned before
Recorder Taylor, to answer the charge of forestal
ing the markets. Daniel put up plea that while
he purchased them another man offered them for
ssle, which, he contsnded, was no violation of the
ordinance; but the Recorder taking different view
of the matter. ordered the coniscaton of the eggs
and fined this defendant s.
Political BARBAcUEs are very fashion,
able in the neighboring counties at this time, and
will continue to be until the oath inst when those
who are courted and feastsd at the expense of
others will be laid ths shelf for twelve month,
or until the disnteTested leaders of the various par
ties shall need invaluable services the ballet
box. OF course do not intend say that politi-
csl leaders Influenced By any other motive than
the purest friendship for the dear people when FEAST
ing and fattsring them by night and by day; but it
is little singular that this love IL never manifested
except when the soveregns have office to dis.
pense.
KNooKED DowN.-A negro boy about
twelve years old. in fir mt of pair of carriage
horses near the Central Depot last Saturday morn
ing. and was knocked down by them, receiving CON
fusion on his right cheek. and severe cut on the
head TIE wonder is, that he was not instantly
killed.
TIE ORPHANS of the Male aud Female
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