The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-16
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lhe synsa .sssmbied as half psss Q \. 80
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suming the chair. The follo,v,,.M - mssfone, re-
peared In their seats. -s mem oeTs sp-
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Nm s White, D. D.. 3. J. Love H. -sgptnson,
nsIasii =. p sIown Wm. Brown, John BocoeI n' s
Jss. Wilson, VIM II Ruffner. Eider.. InmSls,
6rooks John Merritt, Dr. A. Leyburn. Ia Hs;nsn Hsinsn
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Watkins, Dan'1 B. Ewing, j. Henry Smith h ~
MWsils., y John n B < Rs.. J: n. Henry. Elders: John
W. Wallace, g. w. Akens james Carr. VIM
aarI1s Ell Ames. Sterling C. Anderson g. AcCorkls'
BE- :. Terry, Jas I; Msrshall, D 8. Evans.
sleeve Thso Pryor. D. D., q. D. Armssrons, b. D..
Thos Moore, b. D., H. b. Hoge. b. b, S. 8 Mari.
and l1 n !. Taylor, Alex. Martin, Wm A. Campbell.
Eders; gss: Lynch, Able Head, J M. Anderson.
SAM Winfree, JOS. B. Anderson, James AZ. Scott
w. II. Dausherty. -
n Ms.na,eo.s,y f,sDy.srg,, Msui.ser.: U. Powers,
L NJ.
Jas H. Wilson, B. T. Lacy. A. L Hoeshead P. Cal.
noun James Il. Lewis Elders: Jno D. Stewart ].
D. J. Logan, Joseph Carson. "
WIZ the exception of resolution to hold the
next synod N Lewisburg, in Greenbrier county
on the first Wednesday in September. 1857 bu
little business Of importance was transacted during
the morning session. - r.I,s. -
An interesting discourse was delivered by the
Rev. Dr. VIM. B. White of Lexington
DR.. Woods, of Philadelphia, agent of the Amer;.
can Board of Publication, was then heard In be.
half of the cause in which be is engaged. =.
The Synod adjourned to meet again at night
Broad Rock Races.-FaH Meeting, 1856 Owing
to the inclemency Of the weather YESTERDAY. The
two mile heat race, for the proprietors purse of
$3.50, four entries, was postponed until Saturday
at which time the nass are expected to CO. If they
have to wade knee deep in mud ard occasionally
swim rivulet to get to the prize. In days
Lang Syne, when the first men of Virgins
were on the turf, neither wind nor water preyen.
ted meeting; but times are not now az they were
then, and the club has to conform to the wishes of
public opinion, to ensure an attendance. on the
course 90 ssf s-gHfs3}
To-day is set apart for the three mile heat race
Jockey Club Purse $500 the stake, and Lucy
Philips and Sam Letchef are to fight for the spoils
I II wiR be seen by an advertisement in to-day's
paper, that there will be public Temperance
Meeting At Grace Street Baptist Church to night
and that Rev. VIM. s. White, of Lexington, will
deliver an address. The reputation of Mr.. White
audience We venture to say that they will not
fail to hear speech both entertaining and instruc
tive. The Sons will be out in the Regalia, with
music, &c. -.le5
accident -On Monday last a stranger in the
city, named Whitlock. was thrown from his buggy,
at point on the R, F. & Potomac Rail Road, one
mile north OF Richmond He was badly hurt, but
recovered after a few moments sufficient to be
sent to his hotel, through the kindness of Rev Mr.
Goodwin, who was passing. The buggy was bro
ken to pieces.
Snow in Octobr.-Persons residing at q distance
will scarcely believe that fell in this vicinity
yesterday morning, yet such is nevertheless the
fact Early risers saw i. in considerable quaint.
ties lying upon the ground though the rain which
succeeded soon used it up. The temperature of
the atmosphere yesterday was more like that of
December than of October. 81
Theatre The Sea Of Ice will be produced again
tonight. and we would suggest to those who have
not seen it to take advantage of the present OPP
portunty, as it will soon be withdrawn to make
room for other novelties. We have frequently ex-
pressed our opinion of the merits of this drama
and q repetition now is unnecessary. 1t contains
excellent moral lessons in language to which the
very soul listen intensely There is nothing,
from first to last calculated to offend the most
refined sensbility, but on the contrary much to
instruct, edify and please The scenery is magni
ficent and the acting unexceptionable.
Robbiag Graue.-We understand that some
one has taken away tive vases. which were depOs-
tied in Brannon s. Lynchs section in Hollywood
Cemetery, over the grave of two children. The
name of the person that took them is knownand If
the vases not returned before next Sunday, we
understand that prosecution will then be COM
menced Such jokes are painful to ladies, and
should never be INDUCED in.
Fire Alarm Ben-The fire department Of this
city has Just had manufactured by Register e.
Webb Of Baltimore, a fire bell, weighing 1000
pounds. Its tone is said to be excellent
Magic, in it's most wonderful form, will be ex.
hibited tonight, at Metropolitan Hall, by Wyman,
the most accomplished professor of the art now
in this country For small sum of money be
renders an equivalent which tempts mShy to visit
him every night. Wyman is unquestionably
friend to the human family; for he amuses the
children astonishes the old folks and imparts his
own feelings of good nature to everybody. The
title of knight of the Merry Oountenance" might
be aptly conferred upon him.
The Poor should be remembered, now that the
weather has become wintry. There are many in
our midst upon whom the hand of evil fortune has
borne heavily and they should not be forgotten by
those whom the blind goddess has favored Poor
widows and helpless children, with no means Of
| support except the pittanee gained by hard toll,
ask from the rich, small portion of their abun-
bance the bestowai of which will carry joy to sor
rowing hearts, and do more TO bless the giver than
any act recognized by the conventionaiities OF So
cie.y Let this fact be borne in mind, and reiec-
generous bosom. Therefore 1t is that we say
Remember the poor.
BustiaQs Cout.-A nolIe prosequi was enter
ed Yesterday in the case of Charles Cabler, indic
| ed for nisdemeanor. Also, in the case of A. w.
| Coles. indicted for misdemeanor, the defendant
| to pay the costs.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. VIM. Il.
Gentry, free negro, an appeal from the Judgment
Of Recorder Taylor, was dismissed and the defen-
| dant discharged.
w b winston, indicted for misdemeanor, was
found guilty by the jury two counts; on the first
the fine was fixed at 81, and on the second at one
| cent, defendant to pay costs.
| Returned. Governor Wise returned to Rich
mond, after brief visit to Raleigh, N. c., on Tues
day evening.
Fined The Recorder yesterday imposed fine Of
| sI upon William Culiingsworth for obstructina
| Byrd street for several days past
Appeal Doeket-The appeal docket viii be called
In the Hastings Court this morning, and persons IN
| terested should be on hand.
Openinx of the Fdir.-Persons desirous Of de
nesting articles in the Mechanics Institute, car
| now send them, a. the committee Is ready TO re
| eeive them. -.
GALE At NEW YoRK.-Since IL o'clock last
evening IL has been blowing strong gale Of wind
| go, ~ and durin0 the early