The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-28

Ls.Ss .y 1our numbers began 10 assemble and
Dy tne appointed time the house wss croyraed e.
excess many beinF unable 8 esir ss,,;s.sa.s r -
fne oooy Of The church was occupied by the
young ladies' Of the Institute. ta,t;iv dressed =
~n.e VIE M oIue rosettes- The platforms were oc-
~ ~ .ls esi1snt, the Board Of Trustees,
was the Garnet Band, which discoursed dnr;rv ,hs
evening choice and enlivenin9 airs Afss- ,nsss;s
,ne exercises were opened with an earnest and
rspasn %poxss'se pf.yer oy me Rev DR. Manly. Of s.
essays: "a saeH
Let their Be Light by Miss q. Baily. of Brun..
wich-read by Prof Tucker 80 ].
Literary Characteristics of the Age BY Mis-. Raj,
YIN. OF Riehmond--read by Dr. burrows.
Inc Baote, by Miss Sarah Bruce Norfolk countv
Va--resd by Prof Tucker
Dream Land, poem by Miss Mary Burrows
-read by Rev. DR. Burrows ssss
Thoughts on Sickness, by Miss Carney, Norfolk
coun,y-read by II. H. Tucker
Lafttc oy LiHk by Miss Bette c. Clopton, Charles
City county-read BY J L. Burrows.
=. re H1rfds Portal, by Miss F. b. Howell-read
Iaote Iatk, by Miss Louisa Loftin, of Alabama-
read by Prof Tucker fgs -~ 80
ROMANS Friendship, Lore and TrHth, by Miss
ns nooie M "a Manly, of Charleston, s. C-read by
:, Goas.n.asas gs by Miss v. F. Mann. Texas-read
:. Whdt ths World Says, by Miss N n. semple. of
Iicnmond read by DIR. Howell
raseaictorg, by Miss Jennie E. Wilson. Rich.
mono-read by DR.. Hoge.
Inc essays and poems were received with en-
tnusiastic pleasure by the immense audience who
evinced their delight by frequent applause They
,,.s me,e an Wen written some of them eyincing no
lsue acquaintance with the fields of literature
Some of the compositions were replete with i,rea-
!nlng Thought, beautifully expressed others fash
ing with wit and humor. Want of SPACE prevents
more particular illusions. else we should do jas
nce 70 tneir several merits. Diplomas were con-
Ierreo upon the young ladies' graduated by the
board OF Trustees The class was ranged before
me PRESIDENT. Rev. B Manly, IT., who delivered
some impressive remarks. As Mr. Jeter who pre-
s,aeo, vas about to close the services, Rev. DIR.
Howell stepped forward and addressed Mr.. Man.
~, saying, he had a pleasant duty to perform not
In tne programme. He was deputed to present
70 MN, from the ladies of the Graduating Glass q
token OF their affection and esteem. Here said
the Doctor, is an elegant silver waiter which Won
must accept, as you have been rafting on them
Tor some time; and here is q handsome silver has
Eet 1t is said that words, fitly spoken are like
apples of gold in baskets (or pictures) of silver
Ven, here are the apples of gold, which words
ntiy spoken "A token of love to b. Manly, jr,
from the Graduating Class of 1885," The waiter
also contained the same inscription
Mr. Manly, who seemed much affected by this
grateful surprise could bus express his gratitude
TOT tnis unexpected token of their affection. 1t
was not needed; he knew their feelings He
should keep and prize these beautiful articles not
on account of their elegance or intrinsic v alue,
but as token of their friendship and regard.
After benediction by Rev ]. B. Jeter. D. D.,
the assembly DISPERSED doubtless grasifed and
pleased with the evenings entertainment.
We are glad 60 record the signal success of the
Female Institute, which is now two years DID,
Their spacious and elegant building is an orna-
ment to the city, but its richer fruits will be the
hundreds of highly cultivated female minds which
It will send forth to improve and adorn society II
closes with the undminished confidence of the pub.
lie. and with the cheering prospect of future and
enlarged triumph.
Wcdding Scens-A few evenings since we'd
ding scene occurred in church in this city, which
convulsed the spectators with laughter. The min
ister was about to unite couple in the bonds Of
natrimoDy, the lady being widow, and was pro
ceeding to perform the religious rites, when be
asked III any one objects to the marriage of this
scarcely escaped his lips, when voice in the
crowdbexclsimed, II object-I forbid the bans -
On discovering that the speaker was the brother
in-law Of the lady, the minister demanded to know
the cause of the objection. The brother-inlaw re-
piled, Because he has wife living in the old
country" But" said the minister, ,."do you know
this statement to be truel' sOf course do" re.
piled the brotherin-law. II was not at the wed.
ding, but know that he lived with woman, by
whom he had child, which is pretty good evidence
of being man and wife" mot in all cases. said
the divine; IF he was not lawfully welded by
priest or minister he WAS not married at all and
therefore the present marriage will be legal" If
that be the case then, Mr.. Minister" cried the bro
therin law in great rage, II should like to know
how Isaac and Rebecca were married" and with
out waiting to receive an answer, boited from the
church and made tracks for home. The couple
were then regularly spliced, and the company who
had witnessed the ceremony broke up In great elee
each wondering why the brother in-law should be
so anxious to prevent the match, and thus sever
two loving hearts.
Rockets Regulators organization of young
men, in Jefferson Ward. calling themselves the
Rockets Regulators" has been formed, their oh
ject being to rid Rockets Of ali disgraceful char
acters by summary punishment. On Thursday
night last this party held meeting and determin-
ed to administer coat of tar aud feathers to q
married man who bad deserted bis wife and chill
dren for young woman who had fallen prey to
his beastly passions, but not being able 10 find
him, they visited den in which negro wo-
man and white man lived on most intimate terms,
captured the pair and teok them TO the creek,
where the man was treated TO q dueking and
painting, and the woman to . scrubbiug They
then called at another notorious shanty occupied
by white woman and q negro man, and after
leading them to the river, gave them the benefit
of nuniberless plunges and then let them loose,
promising to repeat their visits If their assoc.a-
tions were continued
Railroad Accident -On Thursday last when the
up freight train on the Richmond and Danyiiie
Railroad was within one mile and half OF Ce-
darsvilie, an accident occurred which prevented
the down mail train from reaching the city that
afternoon. 1t seems that two Of the cars of the
freight train were so much overloaded with shin
eies or staves that the axles snapped In two while
Ia motion, by which means three trucks were
thrown from the track. block kadipg the road that
no train could pass. The mail and passengers In
the down train were brought to the city by the
freight engine No one was injured by the acci-
dent 5T7@s - 3
Good Singing The choir ct Rev. Dr. Reads
church 10 said to be inferior other In the city
and it il therefore TO be regretted that its skiiful
| leader Mr.. Stevens. 10 about 20 remove from the
city, and thereby deprive the congregation Of his
efficient services Il has keen suggested that .
good organ would materially improve the music,
as it only needs heavier bass TO bring u to the
highest standard Of perfection. II the members Of
the church desire an organ, We believe they VIII
experience very little trouble 10 raising the means
| to get one. SO s--ssss
Payiag Boayd.-Miss Emily Webb made com
paint to the Mayor yesterday that she had been -
| sanited by VIM. Kennedy, and wish 10 have him
held 70 bail for his good behayioE The facts seeu
| to be these: Miss Webb procused board Of Mr.
Kennedy. but AFTER being thsrs . shcrt time re
eeived orders 70 ieaye. Last Tnursdsy. when IL
| family were It dinnef, Mis- w. had her trunki
| taken out Of the house, aud was about 70 leav.
without settling. Mr.. ~ pc0u ~ be discovered
| her design attempted 70 Mop tba trunks. In d,
| course Of which be received push from the lady
and saveher ous h Fsisrn Ihs Mayor dismlsss'
| the warrant. e &.
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