The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-23

The Tueafy- Second Of FsbYnSyy.-The tweutv.
second was commem0fated yesterday with great
spirit in this city The military display including
the various fne volunteer companies of the city.
and the sdlendid Armory gnard, were cut IN ftsIl
force They were revie wed ON the Capitol s4naSe
py the Governor The scene was very imposing
and brilliant one The bright and delicious
weather, the frst calm and cloudiess day after 90
severe winter, gave deliehffHl aninatioa and joy
business TO the scene. Everybody seemed happy.
The Public Guard performed some military eyoku-
tons, OF very novel and beautiful character,
which excited great admiration.
The usual sautes were fred at dawn and day.
light by Capt Chas. Richardson's ARTILLERY compa.
ny. The firing upon the Capitol Square which
took place at midday was very good. and we may
be pardoned for particuiarizing The Young Guard
as especially precise and Uniform in this part of
the manual They fred as one man and elected
the commendation Of the spectators generally.
At night q superb Birth Night Bali took place
at Goddins Hall, Under the auspices OF the Young
Guard. The room was very tastefulIy prepared
Tor the occason-the foor being handsomely paint
cd ior the sets, and the decorations Of fiags aud
essigreen We're very appropriate An object of
parse was beautiful wreath wrought by the fair
aands OF lady and presented to fhea Young
aeard @ Tor the occasion. The flowers were all ar
nncla' and were exceedingly delicate and natural
arssn ansy were tastefuly interwined with eve-
"a Inc luxuries of the supper room enhanced the
measures OF the occasion to some extent and tbe
pan, begun progressed and terminated happily ard
70 'ne general enjoyment of all who participated
Door Ptates are useful as well as Ornamental
Wheh properly engraved; but the cost Of them
has heretofore been SO great that eomnarat;veiy
few OF our citizens have purchased them- A.
viii be seen by reference to an adyertisen,ept
MT H. Welland has arrived in cur city and is
offering to put up beautiful door plates at mode
| rate prices. We have seen specimens OF Mr.. ia
work which were really superb. Gail on him at
once and secure plate, he viii remain here but
| few days longer. f.ss
Steamship Roanoke-We are informed by the
agents OF this steamer that she is at present load
ing In New York for Richmond, and that she will
leave there this afternoon From the present IA
vorable state of the weather and the condition of
the ice, they are warranted in believing that she
Win reach her berth at Rockets ON Monday next,
the 25th inst. esEF
The steamer Pocahontas, of the Baltimore line,
when last heard from yesterday, was within about
25 miles distance of this place, working her way
up, and hopes are entertained of her arrival here
to-day, or by Monday, at farthest. Fs
Calf Stealing. Edward Logan, free, John Shell
ton and William, slave to Walton F. WalthalI,
were arraigned before the Mayor yesterday on
the charge of stealing a calf The examination
terminated in 3e for each. They got the calf from
Sims place, seven miles above the city.
Stabbiag.-EdwardL Logan, free, was brought mp
yesterday on the charge of stabbing James Patter
son, negro, from Jealousy. Patterson was stab
bed in the left arm near the elbow and has been
laid up seven weeks. Logan was sent on for trial
before the Hastings Court On the charge of felon
Gus stabbing. ID, ntsr4s.. = -.
Drunk.-william Daily was on yesterday held
to accountability for being found drunk in the
| streets 1t was sore trial to Daily, who could
give no clear account of what he really knew
| very little about. He was discharged, with some
friendly advice from the Mayor.
Entering House.-Thomas Murphy who was
arrested Wednesday night in the house of VIII.
liam H Graves, was charged with entering the
house with intent to steal His case was continu
ed until to-day, when he will be again before the
Mayor. We gave an account yest erday OF the
unceremonious trespass Of Murphy upon the
premises. His colleague in the expedition
Bridgwater is to be examined also to-day.
Assauh-Danielo @ 'Connel, % engaged In the as
sault on Jesse, slave to j. II. F. Mayo, last Sun.
day, had his continued until to-day.
Receirine Stolen Lgmb1.-Thomas Ssagg, ar.
raigned before the Mayor on the charge of receiv
| ing stolen lumber The lumber belonged to Mr.
Wardweli and was discovered with the help of q
| search warrant The accused was sem on for
| trial to the Hastings Court. -