The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

"Honor to ,ohom Honor is Duen-A friend informs
us that in noticing the falling of the Richmond and
Danvle depot we failed to do justice to the valua
BILE services of worthy officer and estinable gen
tleman, and we therefore make the proper amende
Immediately after the disaster President WITCHES
was informed of it, and regardless of the storm has
tened to the scene. On getting there and finding
only two watchmen present. he sent post haste fol
Messrs. Carter and Chilling, organized q corps o
watchmen, had a lantern placed on the South side
of the river to warn off any trains that might be
approaching, had portion of the books taken from
the wreck, and did whatever else was necessary to
prevent farther losses, by the weather remaining
on the ground until nearly o'clock in the morning
when he retired to get repose. President Witcher
was the only officer of the company in the city al
the time, and did all in the power of human being
to protect the property in the depot to prevent
farther loss and to render the employees around
him as comfortable as the circumstances would ad
NIT by furnishing them refreshments and posting
them in the safest places while discharging their
duty We regret that we had not known these
facts while preparing the notice that appeared last
Monday; but did not, and it is never too late
to do good, take pleasure in doing justice to an
estimable gentleman and valuable officer, who never
shrnks from duty, however unpleasant, or shirks
responsibility.
Tke american Grand Council of the State of vir.
gnia, was In session yesterday engaged in dis
posing of matters connected with the order. The
proceedings have not been made public to the I'M
initiated.
Ballards Hotel-Our readers viii see by refer
ence to the advertisement, that J. w. SMITH, the
proprietor, will open this new and elegant estab.
lishment this morning, on the European principle,
and that he invites call from the public Mr.. s.
has gone to heavy expense in fitting up his house,
and intends to conduct 1t in the most approved
style. His eating apartments are entirely separate
from the bar, so that those who are opposed to
strong beverages, will not be amazed by its prox-
unity, while those who are fond of glass to go
Al A. hrga
of this kind, where persons can call and get what
they wish to eat and only pay for what they get,
must meet with general favor In the metropolis OF
the Old Dominion
Sent 10 the Penitentiary--At late term of the
U s. Circuit Court lad named John i. Hudgns
was convicted of breaking open letter while act
ing mail carrier in Patrick county and sentsnced
to the Penitentiary for one year, but on the ON.
GERS taking him to that institution the superinten-
dent refused to receive him as . prisoner and he
was returned to the city Jail We understand
that Gov. Wise has since then overfuled Col Nor
gans decision, and that the little fellow has been
placed In the States prison to serve out his time
The Relief Committse appointed to solicit aid 70!
the poor, held meeting yesterday afternoon and
reported that they had collected 325 In cash. e5l
In fuel and provisions, and had the names Of 70
sponsible gentlemen for about 80 more In add
tion TO this, we learn that q number OF the com
mittee men have not yet reported, and that anou
ono fourth Of the city remains uncanvassed; - sha
the poor will probably receive about e2 600 from
the extra exertions made In their behalf, BY TN
charitably disposed. who have labored earnestly Y
relieve their wants.
Benskt Of ne Misses ni,s.-Theso popular ac
tresses take benefit at the thestro tonight and
IN order 70 deserve ful house have prepared E.
These isdies have won 81 thsmsslves many warn
admirers during their present eueAeomonts and ~
have no doubt WIN Be srestsd BY : feahionahls -