The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-23
LOCAL MATTERS.


sider matureiy, before giving an opinion as to the
rights OF either party. The case to which we al
nade was the arraignment of Archibald Wilkinson
captain of the Night Watch charged with ;n,ar'
fering with tho fremen while ON tIntv Chiof r.
glneer John j. Fry, claims for himself and tho E;ra
Wardens, under the law of the State and ordinance
of the city, supreme CONTROL within the "cordons
or fire boundaries. while duty; while Cant vii.
klnson, as CONSERVATION of the peace. claims tho
power OF arresting rioters or persons engaged in
nShts and disorders, hreinen or private citizens
whether within or without the fire boundaries
me cause OF this misunderstanding was brought
about at the fire on Governor street last Thursday
morning. where three four firemen rot into
u'sPu'e ana scuffie; seeing which the watch
men attempted to arrest them but was prevented
iIo.i aoing SO by the nremen, under the direction
of their Chief Engineer '.oN
We have not the room to detail the evidence NOR
nave We any desire to do so, believing as we do
that the tiremen aud police have the same Object
IN view-the preservation of property-and as their
duties are the same, in every respect we feel
sured that there is necessity for conflict be-
tween them, or for i'll feelings. If Engineer Fry is
right IN his construction of the law; and he is su.
preme IN times OF fire, it is the duty of the Night
Natch TO be ready at any moment to aid him in
protecting property and preserving good order If
he Is wrong, and his powers only extend to the
protection OF property, his office makes it his duty
to a'd the police in preserving the public peace
and we know he will always take pleasure in do
ing So
When the Mayors decision is given we trust
that all parties will promptly yield obedience to it.
and that in future we may hero no more of dis
cord and discomfort between the firemen and the
police.
The Continental Guard in the uniform of 10
made their first public appearance yesterday.
escorted by the National Guard Capt Preston. and
the Mechanic Guard, Capt Lipscomb and attract
ed the universal attention of the thousands who
saw them As they passed through the principal
streets, the battalion, commanded by Capt Craw-
ford, their march was steady as if they had been
old soldiers. After paradng through tho streets
the three companies repaired to the armory of the
Continental Guard, where q number of invited
guests met them and partook Of bountiful COLA
tion served in Charley Thompson's best STYLE
The edibles being disposed of, a number of senti-
ments were offered three of which we append:
By E. H. PeRdteton-The Captain of the CONT
nentals: 1t was a Crawford who laid the corner
stone of Liberty: it is a Crawford who has re-
vived his nationality! Let the name of the former
be revered for his memOry-that of the latter re-
spected for his vrtues.
By Dr. E. C. Cole-The Continental Guard-As
they initiate in peac the dress of the Patriots who
guarded the liberties of our glorious country in the
times of the Revolution. So in if the occasion
require, may they initiate their example in sacrifi
cling their le's blood upon the altar OF our country
By DR.. Z. G. Ctl-The National Guard-May the
occasion never occur when will be required to
unsheath our swords in defence of the liberties of
our country, but should that time arrive may we
exhibit the sclf-sacrifcing courage that shown
the blessings of this free proud and Independent
country.
The 'Continentals' then escorted the National
and Mechanic Guards into the street, and the two
precel, d by the Armory Ban marched to their Ar
morcs and were dismissed after having spent a
most agreeable evening.
Synod of Virginia-lNeao Sch0ol-Saturday, Oct.
20, met at 9 A. NJ. Half an hour spent in devo-
tional exercises.
Rev Mr. McLane in presenting the report of the
Committee on the Minutes of Winchester Presby-
terry, expressed his regret that parents wero not
more prompt in presenting their children for bap
tsm. This neglect general, he feared, through
the country.
Revs. Messrs. Cumpston and Mitchell were ap-
pointed a committee on the application of New
River Presbytery to become connected with the
Synod of Virginia. This Presbytery is at present
connected with the Synod of Tennessee.
Rev. Mr.. Boggs, of the NJ. Z. Church being pre-
sent, was invited to sit as corresponding member
The Committee on the salary of the stated Clerk
reported that they had collected SIT.
On motion of Mr. McLane, il was ordered that
the Presbyteres be hereafter assessed $40 to nay
said salary and other contingent expenses of ey-
nod.
On motion, Mr.. Jonathan Cross. Sup't OF Coipcr
terage for the American Tract Society i'll Virginia
and the Caroinas, was heard in behalf of that sys-
TEN for conveying instruction to the destitute. He
stated the usefulness of Colporteurs and showed
that fifteen in his field had become ministers.
Rev. DIR. Howell and Rev. Mr.. Edwards being
present in the course of the morning, wero invited
to sit as corresponding members.
Public worship took place at Ii a. d. The ser
mon by Rev. Mr.. Bell.
The subject of Church Extension occupied the
attention of the Synod for considerable time, both
before and after public worship. Many interesting
statements We're made and the subject excited
much attention. s.r fH-
The claims of the unfinished Western Church" :"
in Washington, were pressed by Mr.. Haskell, its
pastor Mr. Wilson, its elder and others.
Rev. Mr.. III. Il. Smith introduced to the notice of
the Synod, the Annoadalc Chapel" in Fairfax,
fourteen miles from Alexandria, and Rev. MIR.
McMurran, tho young minister who breaches to
the congregation proposing to build that Chapel,
gave several facts showing Its Importance. only
two hundred dollars were wanted to enable them
to complete the building by Christmas. AS the
interest of the Synod and tho congregation IN
creased voluntary contributions began to be hand
cd III, and the Clork soon announced that he had
received about 500 for "Annonialc,' and about
the same for the Western Church" One contri-
button was $50, another was 30 from ~ the little
Church in New Kent that is to be built. The
ladies' present manifested much liberalty. Subse-
quent contributions were made. The western
Church lacks about 5000
During the discussion of this subject, Rev. Dir.
Letioux related an incident which produced a pro-
found impression. 1t occurred i'll connection with
his own ministry, and illustrated tho usefulness
of single individual who with the aid OF MS
daughter laid the foundation and began to rear the
walls of chapel on the banks of the ONO; others
as thew passed became interested III his work Oh
faith and claimed to have a share in it. The trav-
eller as he passes along that river, viii now sec
rising under the heights that overlook the town OF
Newport Ky, the spire of a chaste and commodi
Gus little temple thus erected to God
The committee on the legacy said to have been
left by gentleman in Pocahontas, reported tho
particulars of the same, showing it to be contin
gent and reversionary. The facts were, on mo
ton, recorded on the minutes
Rev. G. w. Leyburn stated that the young
Greek for whose aid he had received aid from per
sons present, was successfully prosecuting hi
studies for the ministry.
Rev DR. Burrows Of the Baptist Church. being
present, invited to sit corresponding mein
ber
Rev Mr. Read stated that number of appiica
tions had been received for members OF the Syno'
to occupy various pulpits in the city on to-orro"
| and read list of appointments
On motion of DIR Boyd Winchester fTesoyter,
was made 10 embrace all the territory between TO
| tom ar and Rappahannock, eza pit Alexandria
| Rev Mr. Woodbridge, OF the L. f. Church, betnl
present was invited to sit corresponding mem
| Der.
| The SYNOD then adjourned TO 4! r. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION. 2,f,A
| Rev J. N. Danforth was heard in behalf OF tn
| cause of African Colonization es9a
At the close of his address the following resou
| ton was passed:
Resolved, That the SYNOD rencws its recommen