The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-01

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SOlFsst 9Th day "..lTnursday
August 20. 2llNew Moon Ellul. Thurs. 4 Fridf
Days of Holy Convocation.- s. = ~ = =
Whe? there occurs two days new moon, the SEQ
opd Of which Il the 1st Of the month
!. fCommemoration of the hanging Of Hamau and
Anniversary of the destruction Of the frat and
second Temple of Jerusalem.
In the Penitentiary James Fields, who attemnt.
ed to XIII Davis, the superintendent Of the canal
locks, and Was convicted by the Dinviddie court
a day or Two since to two years imprisonment in
the State pententiary, was lodged in that institu
tion yesterday afas
Tired Of Life-A few evenings since. inst at tho
time for the starting Of the evening train from
Petersburg for this city, q woman threw herself
upon the track q few steps before the engine but
was fortunately, immediately detected and re.
moved. She would persist however Ii getting
upon the track, declaring that she wanted to cut
her head of. Conductor Daniel used every exer.
tion in his power, but no sooper would she be t.
ken from her dangerous situation than she scram
bled back, and placed her head close to the wheel
intent upon self destruction. She was, by the
continued efforts of Conductor d At length forced
away, and the train allowed to pass, when giving
up all hopes of csming to her death in that mode
of suicide she went of towards Pocahontas
oinBoy NoWid6 " urOWu ueESe1.
| Time and Money Saued Those young men who
do not participate in the dangerous amnsements
so alluring every side preferring rather to re.
sort to the pleasant rooms of the Young Mens
Christian Association will certainly find their vel.
| fare promoted by doing 30. The best of books.
periodicals. and newspapers are there to be found
good light, neatness, and all the other circum.
stances required to make place agreeable TO the
visitor, have been provided. Those who choose 10
| 60 to the rooms are at all times welcome without,
any charge. The contribution Of two dollars per
annum, with good character, s a that is necessary
to constitute member, and entitle him to partici
pate in the religious and literary meetings of the
Association, which transpire every Tuesday even
ing. nf.e5 geo i--
Improrements.-We have been much gratified to
observe the improvements lately added to some OF
our churches, Masking those edcss really pleasing
to look upon The First Presbyterian Church has
been repainted, exteriorly, and st. Pauls Church
has been very handsomely decorated inside. We
regard 1t not only evidence Of the prosperity
of the churches, but as proof of disposition, on
| the part of the members, to do what they caa to
improve the general appearance Of the city.
TAeatre-The tragedy Of Damon and Pytbiss
was plsy Cd ON Monday night, and notwithstanding
the inclement state of the weather, the audience
was quite numerous. The leading parts were
| we'll sustained by Messrs Boniface and Adams
who never before appeared In those characters.-
| They were frequently applaudsd during the per
D
| concluded the entertainment, Mr.. s. e. Browne
made bis frst appearance on our stage, and created
| highly favorable impression. As . comedian he
10 certainly lthe possessor Of rare talent, which
win IL propsrly cultivated place him in high
position. His limitations of several distinguished
actors were hrst rats. In this piece Mr.. Jack also
made - hit !" in the character ofByron Tremaine
Pelham Podge. Tho announcement 0f"Paul Pryr p
and 'The Irish Lisn for to-night, will, we doubt
| moi, t,sensure a crowded house. $3.50
/ Continued.--The examination Of Clinton James
free negro charged with retailing ardent spirits
without Iieense, and with permitting an uplawfu
assembly of negroes At his house, was set down for
yesterday, but in order to procure testimony, the
Mayor postponed it until today.
| pfolent Assauh-Two or three days ago, ne.
| gro named Zion Browne, the property of Washing
ton Jones, Of Hanover county, was entrusted with
| . barrel of apples 70 deliver to Mr.. Ryan, who
resides in the vicinity of the Danville depot and
while thus dschxrging his duty stalwart negro
| fellow called Fleming, the property Of Mr. Swift
| annoyed him considerably by taking apples from
the barrel and eating them Zion demonstrated
| with him, when quarrel sprang up between them,
| in which another negro, hamed Watson, became
| involved, and Zion received terrible!bow on the
back of the head, rendering him senseless for some
| time. Fleming and Watson were arrested, and
| yesterday the Mayor ordered severe whipping
| for each.
Dangerous Wails.-The luminous against John
G Sinton. a. trustee for Mrs. Jane O. Clarke and
| her children, to show cause why be should not be
| required to remove the walls of burnt building at
| the corner Of 24sh and Broad streets was partial
ly investigated yesterday and continued until Sa-
| turday next. SOS II
Larceny William, . slave, belonging to ]. p.
| Spencer, was arraigned before the Mayor yester,
day, upon ehafse-ef stealing pair OF pantaloons
| from Peter Stewart, . FREQ negro There was
| some mystery in regard to the manner ID which
William obtained Che pantaloons, bat that be had
them In his possession was proved beyond doubt
The Mayor ordered that he be punished with 2
| lashes saa n +
Dsfaiaed.--A little negro, named John Browne
| claiming to be- free was brought before the Mayo
/ Yesterday and questioned with regard TO his 20
rentage but - he could not satisfactorily estabsE
i his freedom. 1t was thought expedient 10 detain
him for further examition. ~.
Recovering We are glad to learn that the lai
| Smith, who was accidsntiy shot last Monday, OF
/ jackson street, by . companion named Dsane
has 20 far recovered TO relieve approximations o
Il : fatal result The wound, however, was . very
i serious one, and will undoubtedly dishgure hin
for life. sss -sTss
Rain Tho Hns showers which Ne wore yor
ed on Monday night we're very acceptable Ons
and yellow leaf was upon us 20 fresh and beausfu
| 10 the appearanee q Nature.
Csyrse.ion--we are informed that We commit
ted An error yesterday In stating that Lieut. John
son waa the commanding of1cer OF the Natona
Guard on the occasion Of their resent pafAde---
Captain Bsyly, who latsty accepted the position
ralaaSls addition 10 The Industrial population .
Franklin strses has BEEN made BY the adyent Of
i man, whose Sign Aunouuces .UmtrslIas Recover
/ ed" This q cheering news to the hundreds wht
hsve lost fivosiss articles Of shIs dsseripsioa.
Cry Tsz<s.-ThA cry Taxes proper. fer De prs
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