The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-13
LOCAL MATTERs.

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fasaok oejeets-Those who are surrounded by
the comforts of life know but little Of the ,v.n;s
nua sanerings s< the helpless and destitute moor
NC ousy world seems to have no snare time for
comforting the broken hearted widow and her Dc.
pshaens ehiidren; and although some few charita.
o,e parsons occasionally step aside to east them
crust. the great mass move along A. ~ -tba ,I.;
I'VE cries of want, from damp cellars and d;ls n;da
ted novels, were unheard We are mot ana -
tnose vino believe that the poor are usually peglae,
sna ION want OF sympathy, for their snfferines
ana we have the best proof that we are r;cbt IL
.ns conclusion.in the fact that when charitahIa Oh
Jecis are brought to the notice of the public tba
speedily get relief Ailthe people need is 10 ba ~
snef attention directed to helpless object-and
,s we nave case in point before us, we viii, ra-
late It, with the assurance that suceor wifi =.
promptly afforded ssf $50. -
IA .ne summer of 1854 when the cholera was
prevailing among the poor of Rockets 70 An alarm.
ing eA'ent, man named Farrar, then employ 9 |
ou tne snip locks as laborer, was seized with that
terrible scourge and speedily carried off leaving
we and two children friendless and penniless-
Nrs. farrar with that true courage for which wo
men are characteristic, Immediately established
h..1 he1seh IN hove and began to take in washing
out nnding her earnings too small to furnish, the
necessaries of life for her family she sold the few
ehects around her and started for New York
where she had a brother, on whose assistance She
tnought she could rely. On reaching New York
however. she soon found that she had nothing to
expect from that quarter, and being unable to get
employment, she returned to Richmond and rented
small shanty between the dock and the river and
again became washerwoman" for sailors and
nsnermen. In this howell two charitabeladies dis
covered ner during the severe weather of last win.
ter, and from their own means supnlied her with
Iood ana clothing, while few others furnished her
sufilciency of fuel to keep her little family from
perishng with cold
When the spring opened with the hope of be-
coming able to help herself Mrs Farrar moved tn
Norfolk where she had relative; who instead of
giving her aid, hurried her back to this city, to
struggle and perish if need be. Filled with des-
pair ana driven to desperation, the poor woman
once more landed at Rockets and having no pace
IN wnch TO lay her head-no means to procure
food for her starving nfants-no roof under which
20 shelter them, she madly forced open . deserted
mousse, and there, with her little ones sought re-
fuge from the chilling winds of night In this
gloomy abode she was found a few mornings
since, her little ones lying in a corner on a few
rags, without food, without comfortable clothing
without any necessary of life, aad she ringing her
hands and tearing her hair, if reason had left
ner. As she had trespassed upon the premises of
another the officers were sent for to remove her
and In obedience to the law they did so And
what now is she to dol Canour charitable cit
Zens see her suffer longer without their aida Will
they not come to the relief of the widow and her
orphans, in the depths of their despair, and bv
their contributions make them feel that none can
starye in Christian landi We trust that relief
will be afforded them, and therefore invite those
who wish to aid her. to leave their contributions at
this Office.
Tie Richmond Greys celebrated their anniyer.
sary yesterday, with much spirit and in a most
becoming manner. At an early hour of the morn
ing. notwithstanding the driZZiing rain aud the
threatening clouds over head, the company para.
ded about forty strong, and, preceded by the Cor
net Band. marched to the Southern portico of the
capitol where Lieutenant Bossieux, on behalf of
the company, presented Capt Elliott with a beau.
ft1l artrtsn nfv t,n1r
Wednesday, and pair of elegant epauletts. ac-
comparing the presentation with the following ap-
proprate remarks: e-t
Capt Elliott: Corporal Pace and myself have been
selected by the members of your command as their
upon this OCCASION present to YOU
in their behalf this Sword, Belt and pair of Epau-
ist'es, as slight token of their regard and esteem
In performing this agreeable dnty, allow to add
our testimony to theirs to the uniform kind and aec
tionste disposition you have always evinced towerds
us during the ten years you have had commend of
corps
As strict dscpiuarian, you have commanded our
respect and esteem without harshness; and
the experience of thorough military education ad-
ded to your modest and senilemanly department. we
may be permitted to say without fiattcry, give you
advantages possessed by few others.
While it has ever been your aim 20 make us SOL
dlers you have. BY your precept and example, pre-
vented from indulging in excuses too common to
our brethren in arms You never indulge; yet you
never object to our innocent smusements
We regret that our number is not large we
and may bs envied, and hope exertieDs will not
relax until we are able to turn out large, well
well drilled company
Receive these tokens of regard and esteem of your
officers and men, and pay that you may long, long
wear them and may never have cause to use them
on more sanguinary occasion than the present.
Capt. ELLIOTT, on receiving the presents, re-
sponded in substance follows:
Felloup- Officers and Soldiers cannot be indifer-
eDt the kind feelings which have prom pied the be-
stowal of this rich token of your esteem and appro
baton. In few months more count ten
years of happy mpsnionship since, by rsr-
t1ality to which l could lay claim, /
chosen to the command of your corps. There
those still among you to whom the recollection OF
our early struggles is familiar to me Suffice
ic to say, that look back with the sober
of mature years upon the events OF the past and
view with manly pride the position we have ever
among our brother volunteers 1t il with
pride and pleasure that point TO the before
me-men, worthy to occupy position so honorable,
by a single unp pleasant reflection.
Whilst | regard this testimonial with feelings of
gratitude, as mark of your personal esteem. NUT
hold it more dear atoken of the perpetuty of this
happy association ] trust we may all so view the
event to be awakened to new energy and redoubed
exertion the surest guarantee of success will not
deny that deem it good fortune to hold position
in the servic. of that State which love-our native
with your consent ~d VIII &c, oontnas to
OF duty. Dcited by motives OF pure pat rotlsm, our
mother shalt never have to blush for want
of fidelity or lack of demonstration.
In the course Of my eXperienes as your command
ing officer, have ever found you, as gentlemen and
soldisrs, all that could desire. Always promptto
obey the call of duty, always courteous and kind,
when have perhaps been too neglectful of your in
tsrcsts should do injustice to my own feelings were
omit the expression of this sincere tribute OF my
heart. Allow me- in conclusion, to acknowledge the
attering terms in which you have been pleaed TO
accompany the bestewal of this beautiful gift
Should my life continue through years of the future,
shs neverce to regard it as among the most pre-
cious mementos of the past.
When Capt Il. concluded, the band Played
"Hail Columbia after which little child stepped
forward, with beautiful wreath of flowers the
gilt of lady, and presented them to the ensign to
BE- used in adornins the eolors of the corps
The company then formed into line, and after
marching through the principal streets, repaired
to Clark's Spring for target practice and dinner
After arriving at the Springs, the company was
temporarily dismissed, and the members enjoyed
themselves in q variety of ways until the drum
beat to announce the commencement OF target
practice. The firing was quite creditable, and
several of the shots really skilful The medal was
won by Serg't John B Vaughn.
About this time the guests arrived, and at 3
O'Clock, the company set down TO substantial
repast-under the shade OF the green trees. Am
pie justice were done TO the viands, after which
several excellent toasfs were drank, and witty
speeches delivered by those present Among
those who responded to calls, were Joseph Mayo,
Esq Mayor Of the city; Col Thos. +. August,
Lieut. Col Cary, Capt. John II. Richardson, Adiu.
taut Truehart. G. G Thompson, Quartermaster
Csskie, Capt NJ NJ. Lipscomb, b. w. Starke, Esq t,
and DIR. Taylor.
After dinner the medal w A presented to Serg't