The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-17

lection of the angelic beings who Composed the
life and soul of that delightful trip.
Ine calypso" is just the boat for fishing par.
les 70 ENJOY themselves upon; and as she is per.
fectiy safe and handsomely fitted out we hone IN
hear OF her making many such trips the present
season. a..5zss-s - : 1855,
Mechanics Mstitute.-At the annual meeting for
the election of officers of the Virginia Mechanics,
Institute, held at the hall over Booths store last
Monday night, the following persons were chosen
for the present year:
President-John A. Belyin
pice Presidents-T Thomas Sampson and William
Forbes.
Recording Secretary-James w. Lewelleu,
Corresponding Sscretdry-Thomas H. Wynne
IreGsurer-Samuel p. Mitchell
Andaor-A. M. Bailey.
Board Of Managers
James kersey M. Delany
s. Y. Landrum Geo A. Ainslie
d. Y. Bowen j. F. Powell
=. b. Spence John w. CardweIl
George Bargamin A. Bargamin Jr.
George 8. Lownes James d. Browne
5. 3. CottreH James A. Cowardin
William Steptoe Miles Amber
A. Snyder John T. Rogers
VIM. Macfarlane r. H. Bosher
The Board of Managers will meet at the hall of
the Institute on the fourth Monday night in this
month for organization and the appointment of
committees, when every member should be pres
ent. The success of the Institute depends upon
the Board and it is therefore hoped that every
man wiz do his duty.
False CAargs-Augustus Churchill, a young
man, made bis appearance before the Mayor yes.
terday to answer the charge preferred against him
by Robert Blackwell, of firing and burning a ten
pin a1ley on Browns Island, last Monday night
After Blackwell made his statement, four or five
young men were examined, who proved conclu-
svely that the charge was false and unfounded,
and the accused was therefore discharged.
Engine Houses should be strong buildings, and
Go zaf cs-- La
ing last the Phoenix boys, after getting to the re
found that the brass work Of their hose had been
taken of, and were therefore unable to do any
thing until the injury could be repaired. Had
their apparatus been in good order, they think
they could have saved the church. and had their
engine house been q secure one their hose would
not have been robbed.
Sentenced-Alexander Roach, convicted in the
Circuit Court of stealing gold watch from DIR.
Thomas Johnson; and A. L. Williams alias John
w. Ford, found guilty of stealing gold watch
from DR.. Dold, were both sentenced to the Peni-
tentary yesterday, the first for three years and
the last for Ave.
Bartholomew will be gratifed to learn that, not
withstanding his late misfortunes, he has estab-
lished himself at the corner of 11th and Main SITS
where he will carry on the watch repairing busi
ness as heretofore Bill is said to be q capital
workman, and will no doubt receive a liberalsup-
port from the pubiic $50
: Creams-Antoni, at the St. Nicholas Saloon, is
prepared to serve the public with the best of ices
and other refreshments at all times.
The present par nith Russia, issued in numbers
at 25 cents each is finding large sale. The work
is well got up, and will be served to subscribers
regularly The publishers will furnish each sub
scriber with a handsome plate, gratis.
Miss Agnes Robertson, the "Fairy Star" closed
an engagement here last Tuesday night and left
fcrdo uotts ica
r. made many warm friends while here, by her
lady-like department, whose kind wishes win at
tend her wherever she goes She expects to visit
Austraia and California in short time, but will
return to this city In about twelve months.
Dramatic Season Caosed-The spring season at
the theatre closed last night with benefit to Mr.
Jefferson, the comedian, whose representation Of
Paul Pry was faultless. Mr. j. and the rest Of the
corps left this morning for Baltimore.
DQriag,-A free negro, named Henry Temple,
was before the Mayor yesterday 10 answer the
charge of assaulting James G. Peers with stone,
but owing 70 the absence OF Witnesses, the exami.
nation was postponed and the accused remanded
to prison.
FisAting.-Newman Hope, mate on the schoon-
er Bengal, from rRockland, was arraigned before
the Mayor yesterday. to answer for beating sailor
named Eli Nois. The evidence did not show
that the mate was in fault, and he was therefore
discharged
ftHsAt tS mucu u6tucu Uy Lu6 farmers AZ this time.
and the roads and streets are very dusty for want
of It.
Merdiag the Ways.-Workme., are employed in
mending the carriage way of Main street east Of
25th street. rs
Coatinued--The examination of Patrick OMEN.
before the Hastings Court on the charge Of stab
bing VIM. d. Clarke and Bernard Kinker, win not
take place until the May term.
Firs-The alarm of fire last Tuesday night was
caused by the burning Of window curtain In Mrs.
Streets house, corner Of Sd aud Franklin streets
Damage trihing. 49,
Ls o5.--Joseph vsudalsss appeared before the
Hastings Court yesterday, 70 answer the charge
of tippling The Court ordered . nolls proseqEi 70
be entered, which put m end % the proceedings
Assauit-The charge against Cornelius Keys,
for asaaulting Michael Haverty, was dismissed by
the Hastings Court yesterday.
Opra-The Harrison q Pyne Opera Troupe
win give series Of musical entertainments 81 the
theatre commencing next Monday night
Dear Msat-Charles Green. j free n4gro WAS
tried before the Hustines Court yeaterday, for
stealing meat from Peter Lawson foNRd guilty an0
ordered 70 receive thlfty.ntne ntxipea
GeiHS a. LayHG--The caae aeAihst John @. Car-
ter for permitting isslavo Matilda and her three
children 10 70 at large VS. tried BY the Husting
Court yesterday and dismissed