The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-03-21

yened the scene with some of its finest airs. The
following is list of the young gentlemen (num-
bering 29 who received their diplomas:
Jas Z. Allen, Va; Edwin Barbour Va: Rch'd M.
basby, Louisa; Jas. w Brand, Charlottesville; Ar
thur A. Coleman. Cumberland; VIM. T. Cheatham,
N C.; Jas. r. Daniel, N C.; John H. Davies virga;
Thoe. v L. Davis, Augusta Jno w. Davies, spottsyl-
vaniai Llburn J. FIRTH, Goochand; Ed. J. Fowlkes,
Sottoway; VIM. H. Fairfax, Va; DAVID s. Garrett,
Essex; VIM. E. Hatcher, BO.etourt; VIM. Y Lips
comb Williamsburg; Granville r. Lewis, Va Chas Fl.
Mills, Va Virginius r Moss Cabell; Robt. F. Mor,
patrick Joslah D. Parrish. Prince Edward; Logan H.
Robinson, Fredericksburg; Geo. B. Swift, Hanover;
Edwin 7. Shelton, We; Geo W. Smith, Va; Colson E.
H. Tue ker. Va; VIM. H Taylor Richmond; Ed. VIII
hams, Jr. Va; Peter g. Wood, Richmond.
DIR: WEXFORD then proceeded to deliver the
vaedictory address He reminded the gentlemen
graduates that they had now taken their first step
In professional life. Their youth-that youth in
which they had been guided by the wisdom of
others was past and they had become men whose
own intellect to be the luminary which should
light them on to that height, which it became the
duty, as well as pride of every professional man
to reace. He adverted to the cares and trials of
the path they were about to tread, and admonished
them that wealth and distinction were but incidents
in their weary journey and not the object for
which that journey was made. Theirs was pu-
rer and holier calling than race for notorety or
gold
The speaker drew a comparison between the
city and country physicians which copta ined ma
ny wholesome truths The former enjoyed the
advantage ofeonstant intercourse, and Interchange
OF opinions with his fellow-physicians, of whom
there were always a large number. They were
also surrounded by temptations which were not
met with in country practice. Among those TEN.
ptations, he particularly cautioned them against
that which led to idleness. To those of the grad
yates whose path would lie through the calm and
quiet country, he gave well timed hint against
meddling in politics lie gave an amusing sketch of
the political career of village physician which
commencessin being member of a committee "to
report resolutions, and ends in his appointment as
delegate to the convention" Many a promis-
ing physician, he said, had been spoiled in the
making of but poor politician.
The DR.. paid beautiful tribute to woman in
connection with the duties of physician On the
part of his hearers he asked forbearauce for her
extreme timidity and over anxiety, when attend
ing by the sick bed, which was amply made I'D in
her tender and soothing attention-such attention
as the heart of a woman alone could dictate, and
the hands of woman only perform. He related
an affecting incident in his practice in this city,
where the patient, fair young woman, overcome
by disease, it was feared would entirely lose her
reason. She had sunk into state of almost COM
pete insensibility from which it was found lmpos-
sible to arouse her AS a last resort, her child a
beautiful infant, was brought to the bedside
smile bright as the first sunshine of summers
morning illumined her face, and her apparently
dying reason struggled out in answer to the strong
call of maternal love, and speedy recovery was
the result
In conclusion, he exhorted the gentlemen grad.
honorable means. To let their course be marked
by courtesy to each other, kindness to those in
need, and a strict aud faithful discharge of their
duty. Let this be done and when the glazed eye
and fast shortening breath, showed that life was
retreatng to its last citadel their reflections would
be more cheering and clearer than if they wore up
on their brow the blood stained crown of Caesar
or Napoleon. And after death-after the soul
had returned to the divinty-the tears and regrets
of those who knew them, would testify that a well
Efa had hoo,
The valedictory of DR.. w, of which the above is
but meagre sketch, was eloquent and practical
and made deep impression on the audience by its
beauty and truth.
Grand Larecny.-Two negro fellows, Thomas
and Robert, employed by Messrs. Hatcher e. Web
ster as teamsters, were arraigned before the
Mayor yesterday morning 10 answer the charge of
stealing box containing sixty pairs of shoes, the
property of Mr.. Jarvis Fryon of Milton, N c.
The evidence proved that Tom left the wharf be-
TIVE the hours of and7 o'clock with a wagon
load of box es to take to Samuel Ayres, commits
sion merchant. After getting short distance
above ]. L. Signiagos, ON Cary street, he met Ro-
bert coming down Cary street with load of -four.
The two stopped their teams a short time, when
Tom took a box of shoes from his wagon, put it on
Roberts, and the two drove off. Robert, ON get
ting opposite Signiago's grocery, again stopped
his team, went into the house, returned to his wa
gOn, took out the box of shoes carried it into Sig
niagos, left it and drove These facts made the
theft so clear, that both the prisoners were reman
ded for final trial at the next term of the Hust
ngs Court, and if convicted will be hanged or SEN
fenced TO transportation beyond the limits of the
United States. The act was certainly q daring
one, but would never have been committed had
not white persons inst gated it Negroes will never
steal more than they can hide unless they know
white persons who are ready to hide for them.l
Murder in Charles Cdy--On Monday night last
Mr.. EDWARD f. HARDWOOD, of Charles City CO. .
was brutally murdered in his own house, by
negro man belonging to Mr.. James Christian. Mr.
Harwood, we understand, kept small store and at
the time had no body on the premises with.him but
an old negro woman, who was in the Kitchen
When the murderer entered the store he found
Mr.. Harwood in the back yard and called him in
Mr.. II. supposing that he wished to purchase some
thing Immediately obeyei the summons and be-
fore he had an opportunity of giving the least
alarm. was felled to the floor with bar or iron,
which the negro had in his hand, and beaten to
death The murderer then secured the doors and
robbed the house of such money and other valua-
bles as he could find, after which he left the pre-
misses by the back door, and on being discovered
by the old negro woman, attempted to shoot her,
but the pistol snapped and he ran off The old wo-
man, soon as she found that her master had
been murdered, gave the alarm, and the neigh
bOrs, after long chase succeeded in capturing
the murderer and lodging him in jail, where he is
now awaiting his trial. The affair has created
great excitement in Charles City. and il is not
little surprising that the people failed to execute
the murderer as soon as he was discovered
Saso-mW BurRed.--Wc learn from Mr. Robert ].
A. Smith, of Henrico, whose saw-mill was destroy
ed by fire some few nights since, that the confla
grafton was purely accidental, and that his loss
will not exceed $3.50. Mr.. S. informs that bis
mill will be ready for operations in three four
days and that he is prepared to execute orders for
all who may call upon him. with promptness and
fidelity. Communications for him left with Mr. Jno.
d. Quarles, or with Dir. James Underwood on
Broad street will receive immediate attention
Carpenters and others w Of course, note this
fact
Je,oelrV for the 1iassss-sir. Winter seems de-
ter1nined To furnish ot,r citizens with handsome
supply of iewclry before leaving Richmond. To
those who purchase tickets to see the dioramas at
Hall this evening, Mr.. W will furn-
ish E "u-mber," which may entite the holder 10
a beautiful gold watch or some other handsome
gift, besides exhibiting TO them works of art of
superior order that not fail to please all who
sec them All those who are anxious to secure
splendid watch for only fifty cents can have fair
opportunity of doing so.
CFnscs Dioranas of naval battles at Odd Eel
lows Hall, continue TO draw large audiences every
evening and those who visit them seem to be much
pleased with the sight The old Constitution,
whenever she makes her appearance and begins
to pour her broadsides into the enemy's hull and
rigging, never fails to win applause.
James C. Crdae--We regret to learn that this
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