The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-29
LOCAL MATrHRa


David Moore met with serious and painful ae
cident While on his way to this cito In buggy. his
nurse took fright and started at fuH speed across
~ Mayos bridge; The ton keeper. in order to end
ne race closed the gates before the horse reached
tnem seeing which, he dashed of IN The direction
OF Tahsferro's Mil, and coming in contact with
q phe OF lumber, STAYED the vehicle into fragueuta
throwing Mr. Moore to the ground with sgch vio.
ience as 70 break one of his legs badly and other
wise ipJure bis person so severely that he Ia now
Deifeved to be In critical condition
Steten Watcles.-0n Saturday night last sorse
watches and . fewpairs of earrings from Mr.. H. A.
Feafee, On Main street. between 18th and 18th,
and then effected his escape. Mr. Pearce locked
and barred his doors last Saturday night and thinks
ne examined the store carefully before he left; but
we think it more than probable that the rogue was
concealed 10 the house somewhere, for no break.
age on the outside could be discovered YESTERDAY
morning, and the front door which fastened on the
inside with bars and bolts was opened In the
case from which the two silver watches were tax.
en-, were number of gold watches and chains
none o. which were disturbed Mr. Pearce offers
reward of S25 for the detection of the thief
Attempted Iaceadiarism. About 10 o'clock last
Saturday night as a gentleman was passing the
corner of Clay and Sd streets he discovered a
light in the window of the carpenter shop owned
by Mr.. Gibson, and on approaching it to ascertain
the cause, found that some vile incendary had lust
aroused one or two Of the neighbors, and bucket
or two of water being procured, the FIRE was sx.
inguished before doing any damage.
Sudden Death We regret to learn that Mrs.
CATRARINE BARGAMIN, wife of our old townsman
A Bargamin, Esq, died suddenly at her husbands
residence In this city last Friday evening Mrs
B. repaired to her kitchen about 5 o'clock, apps.
rently enjoying excellent health, ana whilst en-
gagged in performing some light duty fell to the
door aud expired after, despite the efforts Of
the two physicians called in to attend her.
Pi<asan, Party.-The ball at the United States
Hotel last Friday night. given by No. 8 Fire Com.
pany, passed Off pleasantly and was well attended
We learn from friend who was present, that the
management had left nothing undone to make the
occasion one OF joyousness, and that all who were
there were more than gratihed at the good order
maintained, the fine music furnished, and the su-
perb supper served.
Mr. G. C. Bomiface of the Richmond theatre,
takes benefit to-n might and offers the occasion
an attractive bill The drama of the Willow
Copse," in which he performs the part of Luke
FIeiding, is most interesting one, and the play
of still Water Run Deep" is very interesting
Mr. BIS friends will bear him in mind and give
him bumper.
Mfr. EdCin AdcmS the talented and deservedly
popular young actor at the theatre, had q crowded
house at his benefit last Friday night, and won
new laurels for himself on that occasion His per.
sonstion of the Maniac Lover" was q superb
piece of acting, and was received with vociferous
applause by a large and intelligent audience At
the fall of the curtain, Mr.. Adams was loudly
called for and made his appearance at the foot.
lights, where he acknowledged the honor confer
red upon him, and pledged himself to leave undone
nothing that would aid him to reach that exalted
position in bis profession to which he aspired-
He Is young gentleman of fine hstrionic talent.
and must eventually become bright light among
the knights of the hrskin.
YaT, = yEo HALL
military spirit in the city might be greatly
ed by adopting a regimental uniform for all the
companies, instead of preserving the variety os
dress now in use. Most of the uniforms now worn
ere very neat and we know 1t would be a great
sacrifice to give them up but this would be far bet
ter than have ten or twelve companies in opera.
tion, two thirds of whom can barely turn out q
eorporals guard on parade days By adopting one
uniform for ALL the weak companies might be
merged together, and this being done, a parade
would then present an imposing appearance If
the regiment is to be preserved. 1t must become
the pride of the companies composing it, and to
accomplish this the various Commands will ave to
lose their individuality, and become part and par
eel Of the great whole. The subject is at least
worthy the attention Of the volunteers, and we
tangible form and acted upon
FEeanens BaN-This evening is the time sp-
pointed for the dress ball at the United States Ho-
tel, by No. 5 Fire Company, and we have no
doubt that ladies and gentlemen devoted to the
Terpsichorien art, will be present to participate
At this season of festivities, when amusements
are expected and sought for, we know Of none
more innocent or health giving than a social
danee and certainly there is no other class in the
community more eminently deserving the en-
couragement of the ladies than the gallant fire.
men who are ever ready to risk life and health for
their protection and preservation We say then
encourage the Niagara boys with your presence
this evening, and show by your acts that you
appreciate them as they deserve. AS will be seen
by the advertisement Smiths Cotillon Band has
been eng aged for the eveninga fact of itself that
will prove an attractive feature to all lovers of
good music.
Fallen Prince "A negro fellow called Prince
was found asleep in the streets last Friday night.
and to prevent an extension of his nap to the end
of time, the watchmen bore him to the cage and
there locked him up. When brought before the
Mayor the next morning, the black Prince acknowl-
edged his inability to navigate the streets, be.
cause of the deleterious effect of the bad liquor he
had drunk; and as the Mayor wished to teach him
better for the future, he was taken below.
Merised REGARD The members of the Leigh st.
Baptist Church have presented to the lad who dis
covered the fire in that church and gave the alarm
a handsome suit of clothes, as q mark of apprecia-
ton of his services on that occasion.
Thin Shoes almost as sdestructive to the health
of ladies' as ardent spirits to men. Pretty feet
would appear more fascinating In seasonable shoes
than in any other Sort and thick soles in winter
would doubtless be the means of keeping precious
souls and bodies together, where thin soes sep.
ara,e them, Is to be hoped that the fair will
increase the depth Of their sos, and thus lengthen
out their days.
Police Nems.-Saturday night was very quiet
one throughout the city after 10 o'clock. Early
in the evening some few persons were arrested for
minor offences, and disposed Of yesterday morn
ing Among them were Mary Warner Q white
woman, drunk and disorderly and throwing stones
In the street-she will have q hearing this morn
ing: George, slave to G. T. Burch, convicted Of
stealing a ham of pork from G. Leber, and ordered
49, Waller Jackson, no papers, committed. George,
for having no pass, resisting the watchmen and
carrying dirk knife. John Bell and John All
port we're held to bail for being dsorderly and
resisting the officers.
False alarm The alarm given early Saturday
night was first caused by the bell In Manchester.
Ali the firemen in the city were out with their ma
chimes, but no fire could be found.
Pery Lop-Th two lads pephews Of Mrs. Null,
who W ere blown up last Thursday night by the
accidental explosion of q quantity of powder in
their possession, are now yiug dangerously ILL.,
The Chain Gang will resume operations on the
streets in the course of few days, ,if the weather
continues good. As the city will be tight up" the
next year for cash. 1t is expected that most of the
culverts and other improvements viii be mHde by
this gang Of free laborers, under the mansg cement
of officer Perrin
In.propias.-Tha five negroes injured by the