The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

Lancnsterlan School - Eiertion of Ne,r Tsocber
-ota,f1tcs' Gc-A vacancy occasioned In this
scnoei last summer by the death of Mrs Bullino o.
ton, the Principal OF the Female nenart,nant
which the Board OF Trustees declined filling until
their annual meeting, which took place few days
.1 s,g Wien from tue numerous applicants Mrs
mAihLiNaIoS was selected. The Board have
nxed Mrs w. . salary at 800 per year. She will
be assisted by her daughter without additional
compensation. In consequence of this arrange
ment IN the Female Department, old Father
CoohIhhf mas been transferred to the Male De-
p~I'nent 70 assist Mr.. Pleasants, in place of Mr.
school. 'u Al 'ue
Inc High School attached to the Lancasterian
oenooi, a. our readers aware, has been abolish
T 1u uy 'ne o1ry Council at the suggestion of the
,h ms High School was established for
lne oehent OF advanced scholars in the Ward
scnoois. out an experience of several wears salts
neo the trustees of its impracticabity and there
Iore 1ne recommendation to abolish it. We are
credoiy informed that during its existence it never
received a pupil from any other primary school
than that of the Lancasterian, conseouentlv its
NUMBERS, despite the efforts of Mr. Kennie the
Ieacher 10 increase them, too small to Justify
tne expense OF maintaining it-especialy so as the
Gouheh never made an appropriation for that
pranch which was supported out of the regular in.
come OF the Lancasterian School
In comparing the cost of the Ward Schools with
tnat OF the Lancaserian, some weeks since we gave
certain facts gathered at meeting of the Council
incorrect
stated tnat the Primary Schools of Monroe Ward
cost the city treasury but $500 to educate l6O pu
phs, whlle the Lancasterian School educated the
same number at cost of $1,000 to the CITY. We un-
oerssand now, that the Lancasterian School re-
celves but Shopper annum from the cty treasury.
and that the balance of its income arises from the
Literary Fund of the State, and from certain lega
cies leit IL years ago. On the other hand it is said
that the schools in Monroe Ward receive $3.50
rom mt 5ne Literary Fund, so that they cost in all
- tnad d,f
in Monroe Ward educate 100 scholars for 81 .65O or
$40 81 per scholar, the Lancasterian educates in
its Primary Department l04 scholars for $1,000, or
less than $40 per scholar. The Female depart
ment It Is admitted, did not do well as this last
year, owing TO circumstances beyond the control
the Board, but it may reasonably be expected that
that department this year will educate fify pupils
for S400. or $S per scholar
The Lancasterian School, it is insisted by its
friends, will compare as favorably with the other
ward schools as with those of Monroe Ward taking
the weather and other unavoidable drawbacks
into consideration
Win the exception, perhaps, of Miss Watkins
school IN Madison Ward, the cost of every one of
the ward schools is said to exceed $40 per scholar
and In some of them the excess is large
In the Primary Department of the Laneasterian
Scneol Mr.. Pleasants' salary has been increased
. w, put the corresponding increase of his pupils
In consequence of the abolishment of the High
Scnool and the growing popularity of his depart
as good if nota better result than last year ex.
hibited
Horse 7hief-Henry C. Hunter alias George w.
Stephens, was arraigned before the Mayor yester-
day morning and examined on the charge of steal
ing horse, bride and saddle, from VIM. Jenkins,
the day before. Hunter has served one term In
the penitentary for a similar offence.
The evidence proved, that on Saturday last Mr.
Jenkins, who lives on the plank road in Henrco, a
short distance from the city, bought a horse on
Saturday last, and borrowed bride from Dr.
VIM. E. Wilson to take it home Sunday lnorning
he procured saddle of William A. Thacker at the
oil gate, and returnedto the city to attend church.
leaving his horse in DR.. Wilson's yard on 7th
street. When he was ready to start home, he
missed his horse, and informed DR.. Wilson of that
fact who at once concluded that it had been stolen
and as he had to go to Henrico to see q patient
lett word at the toll gate of the theft and request
ed Mr.. Thacker and others to stop the horse and
thief if they should pass that way Some few
hours after this, Hunter made his appearance and
as he refused to stop the neghbors pursued him. and
after a hard race, Mr.. Henry Ballou, succeeded in
capturing him, and he was brought back to the
city. On being questioned by the Mayor, Hunter
declared that he purchased the horse of stranger
that morning. He made defence of himself
and doubtless is glad to get back to Col Morgan $
quarters, where he will be taken care of He was
remanded to Jail to await an examination at the
April term of the Hastings court, and the witnesses
recognized TO appear at that time and testify
against him.
FGrai SCeRss.--Chase's Doramas, at Odd Eel
lows Hail, are well worth seeing by every Ameri-
can. The escape of the frigate Consultation from
an English squadron; raising the first Liberty Pole
in the State of New York; the fight between the
United States and Macedonian; surrender of Bri-
tish colors at Yorktown allegorcal representation
of the triumph of liberty; the President engaging
the Endymone while pursued by the British
squadron; the Battle of Lake Erie; funeral pro-
ras Sin nf md ptx,th. hau
y presented in this exhibition that they never fail
to win applause Tomorrow afternoon an exhi-
bition will be given for the schools of the city -
Every child who attends will be more than pleased.
The Heather, yesterday, was as ehangeable as
coquette. In the morning old Sol came out as
bright as a new pin, but had scarcely given hope
of lovely spring day, when clouds concealed his
face from view. At l2 III. he again shone forth,
only to be rendered invisible in a short time by
lowering clouds which shed their tears on mother
earth.
.Stabbed.-On Sunday last, a negro named Peter,
the property of James A. Fore of Chesterfield.
was stabbed at the corner of 9th and Cary streets,
by some person unknown. The most dangerous
stab is in the left shoulder but there two other
severe ones on the head which penetrated to the
bone When found, the negro was too much in
toxicated to give any information as to the man
ner in which he received the wounds. He was
placed in the care of DIR. Bolton, who gave him
such attention rs his condition required.
An Appeal-James Rix alias Ellis, free negro,
was again before the Mayor yesterday to answer
the charge of stealing fifty towels, half pound OF
tea and basket, the property of Richard Hobson,
last Wednesday night Jim proved by two negro
women-Carone Brown and Sarah Ann Virginia
Peasants-that he never went out of his house at
ter night, but as these women proved too much,
and, in the opinion of the Mayor had been prompt
ed to say what they did, Jim was ordered to re-
ceive the lash to the extent of the law, and re-
quired give bail in the of $50 for his good
behavior. His witnesses were also held in custo-
dy until to-day, when they will probably get a
small dose of Justice for perjuring themselves. jim
took au appeal from the Mayor, and will therefore
come mp for trial at the next term of the Hastings
Court.
Mad his Esc1pe-,Iim Scott, q notorious free
negro, made his escape from the city Jail few
days since andis yet at large we have no doubt
the Sergeant will pay handsome reward for his
arrest and delivery at the Valley Inn, where his
scrvices ara much needed, to cid the rest of the
prisoners in doing nothing
Bed Bcy,.-wyatt Freeman, q free negro, was
arrested last Sunday by Timothy Sullivan and
taken to the cage, on the charge of striking Pat
Murphy and another boy, ON Byrd street last Sun
day afternoon Pat admitted that the negro was
passing along quietly, when one of the white boys
knocked his hat of. The reighborhood in which
this difficulty occurred is full of very bad boys
ho Tuda a WAITS