The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-08

tU4fnf0 MechdHSCg lHAuMG-ID6 I0HOWln
memorial in behalf of this useful institution ha
been prepared and signed, preparatory to bein
presented to the Council nt its next meeting. Sue
claims to consideration and encouragement rs
presents, We are sure the Council will fully sppre
ciate. We learn that petition from the citizen
earnestly seconding the appeal of the Institute
will also be presented to the Council:
TO Me Honorable Council Of the City Of Riesmond
GEsTLEMEN: Tho undersigned. the officers and mem
be of the Virginia Mechanics Institute, respectful
represent to your honorable body that the Associa
tion under the above name organized in the month
of April 1854: that having for its objects the en-
couragement aud development of the talents and re
sources of mechanics Of the city and the moral and
intellectual elevation of those who without assist
ance must grow up in ignorance, and possibly in dis
grace we have in our efforts promote these ends
smother at the period in the succeeding year
As it 10 probable that every member of the Council
attended both of these exhibitions. we will not d.
tail any particulars connected therewth being iully
satisfied that no one will dispute the fact that thew
were creditable to the Institute, and highly prota-
BILE to many branches of the commercial well as to
the mechanical interests of eur city,
We have also, during the past winter opened q
Night School for instruction in all the branches of
plain English education; and also School of Design
IN which all the varieties of practical drawing
tanght- Both Of these Schools have been under the
management of gentlemen well qualified to perform
their respective duties-the former having under his
charge l07 scholars, and the latter So.
We have also laid the foundation of Library which
!. slowly but steadily increasing in value by oona-
tions from our citizens. ~ 5aaH,E d
All that has been done thus far has been under the
the disadvantage of being without charter The last
Legislature granted one, and we are now entering
upon the third year of our existence with renewed
zeal in the enterprise which we think promises 30
ws for large portion OF our community and for the
whole city.
Thus far we have been without building of our
own, being compsled to remove from house to house.
subjecting US to lots and Inconvenience; and unless
we can have permanent place in which TO de posit
our property, and where we can hold our meetings
uude ed
fage In this particular we appeal to you for aid.
Knowing the condition of the city treasury, we do
not ask any appropriation of money we only desire
that you will refer memorial to a committee to
take the matter into consideration and we trust that
by consultation with those who represent u.s. 3ou may
be enabled to devise plan for assistance which
will meet with the appreciation of every member of
the community.
At the sst regular meeting of the Institute the fol.
lowing gentlemen, members of the Institute, were
appointed committee to confer with the committee
to De appointed by the Council Messrs. William w.
Crump. Tho. d. Mynne s. s. Cottrell, Jas. A. Co.
wardin, and VIM II. Macfarane.
Hoping that 1t may be your pleasure to refer the
matter as above proposed, remain very respect
fully, your obedient servants
The officers and members of the Institute are
requested to call at the Hall to-day and sign the
memorial
The Weather has been cloudy, wet, and disagree.
able, for two days past rendering outdoor opera.
tons extremely unpleasant Judging from ae
pearances, the long season in May is now upon us
Arrest Of There's "A telegraphic dispatch was
received In this city from Cincinnati stating that
two thieves had been arrested in that place hay-
ing in their possession $1,000 note and $500
note, believed to have been stolen from Mr. j. H.
Boxley some few weeks since.
Found Dead IA negro woman named Sylvia.
was found dead on 18th street, in Henrico county,
yesterday morning. Justice NettIes attended by
Constable Mettert, held an inquest over the body,
and the jury rendered verdict that she came to
her death from exposure.
Stealing SMeep-The Henrico Circuit Court,
Judge Clopton presiding, was engaged the greater
portion of yesterday in the trial of Peter s. Davis
charged with stealing sheep from b. Peytsn's es-
tate, on James river. At late hour the counsel
were engaged III arguing the cause
The New York Times says Mr.. Thackeray took
home with him 5000, as the proceeds of his lee
lures.
Lawrence Hayward, member of the English
Parliament, is at the st. Nicholas Hotel, New
York
| The Utica N Y, Telegraph notices the passage
of six fugtives from the South, through that city
last week for Canada.
There are sc persons now reading Hiawatha, il
different parts of the country.
Mrs Robinson, 'the Yelled Murderess" it is said
has been transferred from the State Prison to til,
State Lunatic Asylum, in Utica
The screw propeller Etna did not leave Liver
pool the 22d ult, and consequently is not due.
young man named Benz. Greenup, was rur
over by fire engine on Monday night, in Wash
ington, and died from the injuries he received.
The eastern division of the New York canal.
has been opened for navigation. The western di
vision will be opened about the 10th inst.