The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-23

Z AGl11 ONE GENE.
LOCAL lGArrnnn
TM Fair Of IL Ms4aniel 1axas.1 !. ,.- !,
successful operation, snd We are pleased to and
winning the admiration Of the thoussnds rho -
continually whiting Il.
One Of the great features Il the celebr.ted r.,,t
ing Of the SCHOOL OF ATKINS, about vhich ~
press Of London. - well e the hrst artist Of b.
rope, have spoken % highly. We have NOT ~
space to notice II at length this msrnine but ~.
wise our readers 70 soc Il for themselves. -
Throughout the spacious hall are irnumerable
paintings and drawings by eminent artists O. wen
as amateurs, some Of which are really superb, and
VIII well repay visit ss.sg 8
In the ladies' department the contributions are
Isrge, varied and rich. refscting great credit on
the skil Of the fair daughters of the State.
IN the mechanical department the variety Il
good, and the workmanship superior
Pleasant 4far.-The supper given by Phoenix
FIRE Company, at the Armory ofthe Young Guard,
On Iuesday night. to the Metropolitan Hook and
Lsdoer Company, of Washington, was an event
which VIII long beremembered by an who had the
sooo fortune to be present. The visitors were
escorted from their headquarters, by the Phoenix
Doys, 70 the hall on 18th street. and introduced 70
ssssa. nrse bowls Of refreshing compounds a.
preistory ceremsny to the collation. Shortly after
WaIq, the company assembled around the tables
Ano ". hancock, Surgeon of Phoeuix company
extended hearty and cordial welcome 10 the
guests. Mr. Martin, President of the Metropoli-
company ~ oA AA'
After due attention had been paid ITO the vi
anos, the regular toasts were announced and re
eeived with applause. Brief speeches were made
~ me mayor OF Richmond and others, In response
" cails The Marseiliaise was beautifuuv suno
oy Marshal Dubant, Of the Metropolitan. and
Messrs. Jack Bayne, Fred Carter and John Stith
contributed songs and stories to the amusement az
the company. Every thing passed off happily
.ne wnole affair rejecting much credit upon the
members of Pheuix Company.
Commander Hugh W. Fry exerted himself 10
the utmost for the entertainment of the ruests
The hall was decorated in handsome styIe with
flags, flowers and pictures.
Too Late.-We saw, on Tuesday afternoon.
number of excited individuals gathered around the
Petersburg Depot, and heard the most pathetic
lamentations over their unfortunate condition
They had, in fact arrived 'just in time to be too
late The public should understand that the sche.
dule has been changed, the cars now leaving for
Petersburg at half past P. NJ, instead of o'clock
as heretofore.
Miscellaneous Entertainment 1t will be seen by
reference to our advertising columns, that Mile
Adele Florence and her troupe will give 4 miscel.
laneous entertainment at Metropolitan Hail. to-
night Mile F. is said to be pretty woman and
q graceful danseuse and the other members of the
company are highly recommended.
Political Politicians of both parties are now
zealcusy at work, preparing for the November
contest On Tuesday night, there was large
gathering of Democrats at the African Church,
where addresses were delivered bysHon William
Smith and Charles Irving, Esq Next Monday
night the friends of Fillmore & Donelson will have
grand rally Distinguished speakers are expect.
ed to address the meeting.
In Trouble A9ain.--The veteran, Dan Moran
formerly habitual visitor at the Mayors Court
was discharged from the penitentiary on Tuesday
but liberty was boon which he priced SO lightly,
that he went straightway and got drunk created
an uproar on Second street. and fell into the hands
of the police. Yesterday, the Mayor committed
him to jail in default of security to keep the peace.
Disordrly Bernard Graves, Henry D.bney
and John T. Ferneyhough, charged with "riotous-
ly assembling" In public street, and threatening
to assault and beat John D. Perrin, the night Of
the 18th inst were yesterday required to give se.
curity to keep the peace.
Serenade-OR Tuesday night, Joseph Mayo,
Esq, Mayor of Richmond, was serenaded by Es
putas Brass Band, and the Metropolitan Glee
Club, at the Arlington House, his place of resi-.
dence The compliment was designed as 6 return
for the attentions shown by the Mayor to the viz.
iting firemen
7heatrs.--Mr. .Jefersons Beneft-The popular
stage manager and favorite comedian Of the
Theatre, Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, has benefit to.
night, and the attractions held ont by the pro-
gramme, it will be perceived, are greater than
usual A nautical drama of extraordinary splen.
dor, entitled " The Lost Ship" will be performed
for the frat time In Richmond, with new scenery
and appointments. The cast includes all the tai
ent of the company, Messrs Jefferson, Boniface,
Hamilton, Jack, Miss Devlin and others; and we
have reason to believe that the drama will be pro.
duced in style unsurpassed by anything ever
witnessed in Richmond. Miss Devere appears
-.
formance will conclude with the laughable farce
of " The Spectre Bridegroom" Mr.. Jefferson
playing the part of Diggory. We are sure that
our citizens will need no urging to bestow upon
the beneficiary substantial token of their esteem.
His professional talents are of that superior or
der which never fails to secure applause, and his
department in private life ia un exceptionable.-
We hope and believe that Jeffe rson will have q
crowded house.
Tbs Visising Fremen.-At IL o'clock, yesterday
morning the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Com
pany, of Washington, took their departure for Pc
tersburg by special train. The proceedings
there are described by our Petersburg correspon.
received by Fire Companies and 8, escorted to
Lafayette Hall, and sumptuously entertained To
day, Companies and viii give the guests q din.
ner after which No. will take them In charge
and continue the hospitaties. The Metropolitans
contemplate leaving for Washington to morrow
morning. .
Beautiful Work.-We noticed in the fair room
the Mechanics Institute two cases of boots and
shoes, for gentlemen and ladies, manufactured by
our enterprisiDg neighbor, Mr.. ALEXANDER HILL,
which reflect the highest credit on his skill In the
case of gentemen's work, we noticed two or three
pairs of boots and shoes that surpass In workman
Ship anything of the kind we have ever seen,
either home made or imported, and our only regret
is that he has no competitors to contest the palm
of superiority with him The case of ladies' work
is also OF the best quality, and We do not think
they can be surpassed by any other Manufacturer.
All who have seen this work compliment Mr. II.
highly, but not more than he deserves.
Cleaning ap-The Mayor has directed the police
to see that the streets, sidewalks and cutters
are kept clear of distractions, as the ordi-
nance relative TO these matters requires During
the present week Richmond viii be visited by
Thousands of strangers and Il is to be hoped that
every citizen will aid the Mayor In keeping the
streets and sidewalks In proper condition
Disnissed.-Mr Catherine Callahan and Mrs
Mary Horsley appeared before the Mayor yester
day 10 answer . charge of taking, by force, 81
from Mary Shine. Tho investigation, which VA
protracted and tedious developed nothing ofimpor
tance, and tho Mayor finally dismissed the esss
ImproriaS.-The lad upon whom q difficult sur
rical operation was performed, last Saturday, q
the Medical College, continues to improve and Il
now In 9 fair way 10 recover. In our notice
yesterday, an error occurred which completely