The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-04-13
IocAr, MATTERS.

local MATTERS.
ARREST OF 4 PICK PocKET AT a late
hour yesterday afternoons fellow alliog hinsetf
JOHN G KYLE and pfofestine TO Hail from staun-
ton. Va where he says bis father resides, wss ar
picking Mr. ChAfIas Daupse pocket Of his wallet,
containing $340 In the course of the day, Mr.
who reaides a, Treyilisns Depot, in Loutsa. had
purchased several articles at Mr.. Alexander Notfs
auction store, acd Ia the afternoon called 10 20 pay
bis bill. He had been there but short time, when
Kyle stepped In and asked Mr. Cook 10 give him
blank check Mr.. c. supposfng him to be gentle
man, stepped behind the counter TO accommodate
him, and while endeavoring 10 do 80, Kyle robbed
Mr.. Danna OF his pocket book; who was also ieah'
Ing on the counter, writing his Address
After Mr.. Danna had paid his bill and given sucn
directions in relation to his goods a. he desired, ne
left the store, and so did Kyle Mr. ID had been
gone but short time when he returned ana .n.
formed M. Cook that he had been robbed OF his
pocket book by the man who asked for the cheek.
The two then stepped to Mr. Motifs door on 18th ST.,
and seeing Kyle, pursued and stopped him. Mi.
Cook af once charged him with the ROBBERY: hyie
bitterly denied it. and pretended to be very indig.
nant but while he was talking, Mr.. d. commenced
Searching him, and soon found the pocket book and
contents stuffed In his bosom. Mr.. COOK 1mmeoi
ateIy took him into custody, and with the AID
M Mr. WIN Mott started with him TO the cage,
hut meeting with two OF the police officers handed
him over to them. Kyle declares that he was only
ofunniue" with Mr. Danna-that while he was
standipr In Mr. Motifs store, waiting for q check,
he saw the old man drop his wallet on the moor
and that he picked 1t up and put 1t in his pocket
with the intention of returning 1t to its owner
Mr.. Danna no doubt thinks the joke very good
one, but the only funny part to him, was in MS
getting his money again.
Msyor on the charge of robbing Col. Richards OF
S45. but was discharged because no one appeared
against him He will not escape the pententiary
this time from any such cause
SrABBING.-About l o'clock yesterday,
a difficulty occurred In Rockets, at house Kept
by Sarah Hopkins, between Albert w. Kirby ana
Wesley Fry, when the former was dangerously
stabbed in the left side by the latter. Fry toen
made his escape, and 10 yet at large. hiroy was
taken to his reaidence. short distance from the
place at which BE was stabbed, and Dr. JacKso sa
sent for to dress the wound. Kirby has wire
and four children, in very dependent crcumstan-
ces -=. --sf.t
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND PRE-
sENTArIoN OF FLAG.-The "Unlon u sus, am;
Church and Union Hills celebrated their hrsI ann
versary Yesterday by public parade ana dinnel:
At an early hour In the forenoon they wsIe Pay
sented with beautiful stand OF coors, oy tne RIs
Ford Of Leigh street ChuFGn FIJI. on in neat and
anpropriate speech, which was Responded 70 ny
Cant Bups, of the Guard, who ceiVeo tne ~
ceptable present. 1y,u.o, gaoch
ond Ia co,nposed of red and white SILK, trimmed
| with yellow silk fringe and tassels On square
of blue silk next to the staif, are circle oi 2oaeh
ars representing the different States OF the Gnion
in the centre of which, In gold letters are the
words-"Presented to the Union Guard, by the
ladies of Union and Church Hills, April 18th, 1855
ON the reverss side is large golden Eagle, with
the inscription sc PIasibas Uaaaas" over It. This
flag is not only neat put durable, anu speaAs wen
for its maker.
Parade-At the conclusion OF the presentation,
Capt Biliups formed his company into line. and,
preceded by Smiths superb band, marched into
the city, and up Main street TO ninth. thence TO
Broad street. then to Schads hall, where they par
took of collation. The company again formed,
and after marching through the various streets, re-
paired to the United States Hotel, where Proprie-
tor Thurston had prepared for them an excellent
repast
nounced that dinner was ready, when the Compa-
nv with their guests, repaired to the dining room
where they were cordially welcomed oy GaPtala
Billups in some appropriate remarks. We have
not room here to say more than that the meal was
highly creditable to the United States Hotel, and
greatly enjoyed BY those who sat around the les
Toasts.-The cloth having been removed, the
following toasts were proposed in the order In
which we give them, and drunk Captain Billups
and Lieut. Heath presiding ON the occasion.
l. Washiastoa-To whose fame nething can be
added May it ever be the watchword aud guiding
star to the statesman and soldier to liberty Drunk
standing and In silence.
2. Lafapette-The bosom friend and companion
of Washington May his noble and disinterested
defence of the rights and liberty that we now en-
iov never be erased from the memory OF patriots
GMusic-M8rseilles Hymn
g. Tirginia-The centre star of the constella
ton: As she is, may she ever be- [Music-Carry
me back to Old Virginia
4 The First Regiment of Tirginia Voluateers-
Ever ready to maintain the dignity of their State:
Strength to her ranks and health to her officers
IMusic-Bold Soldier Boy
Colonel T. P. August was called on and respon-
ded most happily to the above sentiment conclu
ding with the following toast, which was received
with three hearty cheers:
"The Ladies of Union and Church HtHs-They
have shown their generous appreciation of you as
soldiers by the beautiful banner this day presen-
ted may you in return ever honor, love and pro.
tect them
The Ladies Of Church and Union HM.-The
patriotic and praiseworthy example which they
have this day set, will ever be cherished In the
hearts of each and every member of the Union
Guard TCheers and music. ri
g. The First Anniversary Of the Union Guard
we hail W It'll cheerful hearts May the same zeal
and energy evinced by its members continue to
prompt them to duty. Music
7. Woman
The soldiers heart and nerve his arm;
The glance of her bright eyes bends the rnonarehs
will, tt5e-.,
Capt. Biups then read letter from Lieut., Col
Harrison regrelting his inability to be present at the
fe stiva and offering the following sentiment, which
was happily rsenved: .tEfA
MAY the lovers of the fair sex never want mean
to support nor spirit to defend them"
Private Burch gave the following sentiment
ssThe Union Guard and the Ladies Of Union and
Church Hils-May they ever exhibit true spirit to
each other.'
Bya Guest. The Union Gusrd-The pride of Hen.
rico the preservsrs of her peace the safeguard of
her daughters: With such soldiers the Old Dominion
entrusts her honor feeling that By them her rights
will be protected, and her grievances promptly re-
dressed.
By Capt e. Baker. The Union Guard-May they
be like the Union formed by eur fs,efathers-neyer
to be dissolved.
Several other toasts we've given. which we could
not GET After spending several hours at the festive
board the company again formed into line, marched
up Main street. and then to their armory, when
they adjourned
The YOUNG GUARD, Capt. Richardson,
will celebrate their fifth anniversary to day, by
public parade, and target practice and dinner at
Grifins Spring, near this city. The Young Guard
was organized on the 18th of April 1850, under its
present worthy and efficient commander, and since
then has been steadily growing In public favor and
public confidence, until 1t now bears the reputation