The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-11-06
LOCAL MATruRa

LOCAL MATTHRA
gpAolstsrsng can snly be neatly executed bv
skillful workmsn. and Il Therefore sn y,rrss.y ~
branch Of mechanism in fashfouabIe sceissr n "
beautiful little bed, It'll It's elegant eurtsin. .rs
the splendid lounge made by Mr. John y n ec,.r
and now on exhibition ct the Mechsuicss F.;r
have given him reputation in his busiuess M.
to be overlooked by the thousands Of persons vvho
have seen and admired the articles within the past
ten days.
Harness Aakiax Is an srduous vocation. and re.
quires taste and judgment in no ordinary degree
At the Mechanics Fair, Mr. David F. Grooms has
set on exhibition made by one of his apprentices
mat would do credit to old jsur. 1t Is crafty.
ing 70 see apprentices rivaliing their teachers in
the various branches of mechanism; and if they
can be induced to avail themselves of the schools
OF tne Institute for few years. and profit by the
instruction there given, Richmond win soon be
aoie 70 pit her artizans against the world In every
branch ofindustry.
hlnt to Meehasics-The mass Of the people who
sHeno Ine Mechanics Fair are very apt to form
an opinion of the mechanism of the city nv the
Character of the articles on exhibition and to nro
nounce At once the exhibitors in attendance. the
very best In their line If exhibits lot of shoes
ana boots, and B, @, and E, in the same trade,
~ 40 So .ne public without knowing the cir.
caIis.ances, are almost sure to say that B. G. d
ana u, were afraid to come in esmpetition with 4
snd therefore a Is the best manufacturer of hia
klnd OF goods, and most deserving of patronage.
ana tne same ras ID applied to all classes OF me.
Suanics ana Manufacturers, and with telling force
or this reason, as well as to ensure an aytsnsive
3u'eruSeMentt IN future, every mechanic and man.
ufacturer should take the precaution 10 he renrs
sshted IN the Mechanics' Fair, and not stand with
a;L arms loiusa whilst their most enterprising
neishoors walk over the field of industry anon.
posed NnoP
Ihedtrs-Ths admirable eomely of "Still Wa.
tsrs Run Deep" was played at the Theatre 'rues.
DAY night. and repeated last night, before discri
mlnating audiencsE The performance from frat
to last, WIS really excellent, and We earnestly
urge our citizens. if they have an opportunity 70
90 and witness some of the finest acting that has
ever been offered to . Richmond audience The
character of John Mildmay, quiet vet determin.
ed and thoughtful person, was capitally sustained
oy Mr. Boniface; and we take pleasure in giving
him compliment which he has fairly earned II
IL in this style of acting that Boniface excels and
in which, eventually, he will become distinguish.
ed. Mr. Adams, al Capt Hawksley and Mr. Jack
az Old Potter, played with credn to thems selves
Miss Mary Devlin, who is always perfect it what
ever she undertakes, was especially good az Mrs.
Mndmay. This young lady possesses many of the
attributes requisite to excellence in her profession:
handsome face and good voice, combined with
fondness for the dramatic art, will in time most
certainly place her among the established favor.
lies of the public. The part of Mrs Starnheld
WAS wen sustained by Mrs. Muzzy. In fact the
weole performance was satisfactory to the au-
dienco as any thing ever placed before the people
OF hicnmond We understand that it will be re.
peated on the first favorable opportunity
Tonight the patrons of the theatre will have
another chance to see the great French play. I'm
four acts called "Retribution," which created
such an immense sensation on Monday night
Inc plot OF this play is most exciting and the In
terest never flags The scenes are sublime and
the language natural. 1t concludes with duel
with swords, which is thrilling that the specta
tor is completely spell-bound, the actors cut
and thrust with their gttering blades We ad.
wise our readers to see ''Retribution" The cast
is excellent: Bonif.ce appears as Count Priuli.
Adams as De Beaupre, Sack az Morrisett HamIl
ton as Victor, and Miss Devlin and Mrs. Muxzy in
the leading female parts
Favorable Change-The weather yesterday was
perfectly delightful, and the way the ladies' took
advantage Of it was "a caution" though the male
sex seemed not to regard it as such for they
stood upon the corners, watching the movements
OF the fair ones, from morning till night.
Henrico Light Dragoons.-This company started
for Petersburg yesterday, under command of Mai.
Davis. Those who wish to witness the tourna.
ment, can 60 over by the cars this morning, at 8
o'clock.
Bound Orr.-Patrick Dockerty, a jolly looking
parsonage, was required to give security to keep
the peace for beating Mrs. Foxwe with an nm.
brella. Patrick proved an excellent character by
his employer, and showed that he would not have
been in this difficulty but for having got on "bt
of q SPREE
The Melodeons are still delighting the people with
their songs and burlesques. at Metropolitan Hail.
Those who wish to see Harry Lehr in bis funny
characters, and dozen others in parts of the most
amusing description, will attend without any urs.
ing from US.
The Apples, of which there was nice variety,
exhibited at the fair, and for which q premium
was awarded, were raised by DIR. A. Dold, Of
Augusta.
Accident AT Rahm's foundry, Tuesday, three
workmen were injured by the falling Of . box of
sand. One was quite severely hurt.
Larceny-John Norman, who stole shirt and
several towels from the clothes lines in Il
yard of Mr.. w. Fl. Valentine, was yesterday pun.
shed with twenty five lashes.
Sent On.- The Mayor yesterday, decided to
send Tho's McNamara to the Hastings Court,
to answer charge of stealing gold watch from
Vim. Stephens.