The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-19

1he tkSisis Hiasvical Sseiay head IL annua,
meemg n the hall of the Athennum building -
lrl rnussd.y night Hon. WIN. G. krvEs President 8
sns cco,e.x; oecapying the Chair.
ston, Esq. In the absenee of the Chairman. resi
the annual report Of the Execuffve Comnnittee
which was hled with interesting matter reIatiye e
the st.se:and prospects of the Society.
Prof Holcombe, of tho University. was t1en n
troduced, and delivered the annual dIscourses ri.
subject was 'sThe Literature cf the Revolution.'
and bis address proved highly interesting To ne
large and intelligent audience present
At the conclusion OF the address, the following
officers were elected for the present year: =
President: !: Hon. WIZ. G. RIvEs. vice Presidents
Hon. James N. Mason, VIM II. Macfariand, ESQ,
and Hon. John Y. Mason. Corresponding Secre
tary and Librarian: VIM. Maxwell Recording
Secretary Andrew Johnston Treasurer JAG
quelin r. Taylor.
Executive Committee Conway Robinson, Chair
man; Gustavus A Myers. Thos. T. Giles, Charles
Carter Lee, Arthur A. Morson, Thos. H. Ellis and
The officers Of the Society are, ex oficio. mem
bers Of the Executive Committed
Unlarfai Assem5ly-Conrad Hufnagis was ar
raigned before the Mayor yesterday and fned q
for permitting an unlawful assembly Of negroes il
his house.
terday than for several weeks past, but sold very
high. Turkeys have commanded exhorbitani
prices sll the winter. and win continue to do 80
until spring.
TipplinS.-The laws of the State impose heavy
fne on al persons who sell ardent spirits 70 No.
groes without the written consent of their masters
If this lawwas strictly enforced for every viola.
ton, the treasury of the old Commonwealth would
grow with the weight Of tho dollars poured into il
Scarcely morning passes that the Mayor is not
called upon to punish servants for bad conduct
while into xicated. sa
-a.,ss. 5sa
Jsccly fsy the Masses-The Julien Mlnstrels Of.
fer great Inducements to the public 70 attend their
concert tonight, at Metropolitan Hall We notice
In the window Of Messfs Myers Il Janke, on Main
street, four watches, several gold pencils, two or
three handsome bracelets, and any quantity Of
rings, pins etc, intended for distribution 20 that
all who stand in need Of jcwelry should procure
tickets without delay. In addition to these attrac.
tions, Mons. Hernandez, the great India rubber
man, is to exhibit some Of his rare feats, which.
added to the pleasant songs and instrumental mu.
sic, should ensure them crowded house
Chriays Minsyels, the big guns in their line. win
be here on Monday to astonish the natives with
their rare musical performances, laughable bnr.
lesques spicy Jokes, keen wit and extraordinary
dancing. Such galaxy of stars has never before
been seen by our readers, all of whom will endea-
vor to secure good seats before the performance
commences.
Bridal Cdke-We return our thanks to Mr. Al
fred ]. Mann, . brother typo" for . boantiful
supply of "bridal cake" and other delicacies and
congratulate him upon having proved himself q
man, by uniting his fortunes with those Of fair
lady whose pleasant smiles, cheerful councils and
amiable department will 60 far to smoothe hfe's
rugged path, and sustain him to good old ago.
Friend Mann has set an example to his craft wor.
thy of imitation. Need we say TO each Of the
single ones," 90 thou and do likewise.