The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-12

port to the next annual meeting euch oWo0d0onf
T1nssan Msnxmenf--Mr g. g. Brysss eaiIslth
attention ofshe sfoekholdees 20 the detesninstjou
the stockholders heretofore expressed a srsstng
monument 10 the memory Of the late WHITM9lx
P. TUEsTALL. q the west end ef the rosd-in
formed the meeting that the corner stone had been
laid, bat remarked that only $500 had bssu raiDsd
and ~ the COMMITTEES needed more funde b
hoped that al who felt Disposed b aid ne eauss,
i would hand their contIibusjons 10 DR.. Atkiuscn,
Mr. Pace or himself who compossd that eomnit-
tee.
After An interesting and amusing address ffoia
| Gov. Morehead, on the subject Of fmpeovemsuts
| in North Carolins and Virg ipia, duFing the pro-
sress of which be related many important faets
relating to the Old North State,
| The meeting adjourned sine diG
| Seelded to Deah-On Monday last, afree negro.
| named PATRICK JOHNSON, met with serious and
painful accident which has since cost him hS Hfe
He was employed st Mr. v. Heckler's slauRhter
house, on Union Hill, - an sssistant to clean
hogs, and while putting hog in large boiler to
scald II, accidentally stumbled and pitched into
the cauldron of boiling water scaling himself In
dreadful manner Persons around who saw the
accident, rendered immediate assistance to the
unfortunate man, and then sent him 10 bis place
of abode on Maddox Hin, where he fingered 10
great pain until yesterday morning. wbea death
relieved his suheriDga Johnson had been eau.
toned aeainst the danger of carelessness about
the steamipg boilers, and It 10 quite probable would
not have with the end he did, but for the fact
that he was partially intoxicated atthe time.
Democratic JoEi6eation The Democrats Of this
city held . meeting at Schad's Hall last Wedpes.
the election Of Buchanan and Breckenridge.
The meeting was organized by calling Patrick
HENRY AYLETT, Esq. to the chair, and appointing
Mr.. VINCENT BARG AMIN Secretary.
Capt. J. P. r. Crawford offered . resolution,
which was adopted. to celebrate the recent Dem.
ocratic victory In the Presidential election, by
illumination, torch-light procession, ETC.:
That q committee Of Arrangement and collection,
~ out the objects of the frst resolution; and that the
bes 10 necessary"
The meeting then appointed the following gen.
tlemen to constitute the committee:
Jefsrson WMd-R q. Haskins Alex Craig. Geo.
7. sadler. John b. Greansr, Thos. Flahsrty, Z. G.
Capt. J. P. r. Crawford, David Gibson n. q. Tick.
Soasss ss0Sa P.y ias 1snn " wPss
BsIgsm'n, J. B Foster, Wm. Maefarlans, A. D. Sims,
and Daniel johnson.
We are requested to say that the following
tee: A. Schad, Joseph HierholxeE, Albert Spott,
J. T; Graham, John nasan, P. Fogerty, and H.
A. Phillips.
The committee will hold meeting next Satur.
day night At half past O'clock when al the mem-
bers a-e expected to be in attendance.
uT0u0 LOU2G OF bH&tBtd.-IQ6 mO8b Worship
full Grand Lodge of Virginia (Masons) held Ito an
nual meeting tn this city, commencing on Monday
night last, and adjourned on Wednesday night
During its session the following officers wsre
| elected:
MR.. John 8. Caldwell of Fredericksburg, Grand
w. Dr.. Rowhasan B. starks of Petersburg. De.
4 W John 4 Mcdaniel Of Lynehburs Senior
R. W. Lewis 3. Williams Of onsss Junior Grand
r. W. Thomas U. Dudley of Richm,nd, Grand
B. W. Dr. John Dove Of Richmond, Grand ssers.
4. w. William II. Harmsn Of staunton, Senior
R. W. Leopold c. P. cewpsr of Portsmossh, Ju-
r. W. Rev. Francis J. Bosss. Grand Chspiaiu.
The sessions, We understand, were very harmo.
nous the best feeling prevailing during the entire
deliberations.
Trial of Austin.-This unfortunate man was
convicted of forgery In two csses before the Uni-
ted States Court yesterday, before Judge Halybur-
ton. There are now three convictions hanging
the Penitsntiary for fifteen years. By the con-
sent of the Court the Attorney for the u. States
entered nole prosegui on the remaining indict.
ments, and then discharged the Grand Jury.
| A Destuctiue Fire occurred In Henrico county,
near Fairfield Race Course, yesterday morning
between the hours Of and o'clock. The resi-
dencs of Mr.. Miller (frm Of Stebbins f. Miller,)
with most Of his tIrniture. largo stable, kitchen
and stock Of long forage, were entirely consumed.
Mr.. N. loss 10 heavy, but to what extent be was
insured, We were not able to ascertain. The IRE
was doubtless the work of An incsudlary.
The Southern Literary Msssengsr for December
has been issued from the press of the pubfshers
Messrs. Macfarlane. Ferg,oson e. Co., and 70 liter
ally erammed with NEST nutritious food for the
mind. We advise the reading Southern public to
subscribe to this periodical at once, and TO Aid In
supporting publication in which every Southern
man should feel . just pride
Go to Metropolitan Hall to night and enjoy the
treat there In store by SharpIeys MnstreIs for ai
who are disposed to patrouise them. Singing
vocal music spiay anecdotes and good dancing
make up the programme.
The Naiad Queen continues to fill the theatr,
! nightly, and should be seen by ail. Some Of oul
readers who usually visit the temple oftbs drHyns
but seldom, have been regular visitors from th.
frat time 1t was put upon the stage, and vow thai
they could look at Il every evenins In the year.
Such . spectacle has never before heen presented
to the public of Richmond, and We are truly graft
| fed to know that the management are reapipg
golden harvest from its productior.
The Case of tho Commonwealth vs.. Edwart
McAdam, Gan indictment for an alleged nuisance,
was called In the Hustings Court yesterday, and
set for to-day. The numerous witnt sses Tor tht
defence and for the Commonwealth viii do vel
| 20 &ttenu ~ IL CpoCAt tVOSyy Wuou to0 cA10 VII
be again called up.
Sealing Shots.-0ficef Tyler arrested Jim
slave TO Mr.. Ellis, on the charge Of stealing pal
! Of shoes from =. Straus, and took him before III,
Mayor, by whom he was ordered . dose Of feathe
In twisted form.
Hard Lodgtnss.-The watehmsn found Christs
pher Hudson asleep on cellar cap last Wednes
day and locked him mp until the next morning
when the Mayor read him . temperance Lecture
and then bade him 60 In peace and drink no more
Disorderly william, John and Peter, servant
Of Charles Thompson were very diaordssiy in tha
street. last Wednesday night, for which the Mayo
gave them each ten stripes.
Bad Run Bob, slavs 70 James Thomas, IT,, VA
found in the street without psss, and supposinl
that his legs would take him swsy from danger
attempted 70 run ef, but the Charlies ont foosst
him and took him before the Mayor, By whom b
was ordered . stxipsd jacket
No Pep1s-Jim Brown, frss negro, spsn
Wednesday night In the cage for want of papers
bat proved his freedom Yesterday and was dia
charged
SALT AND PLA1TER.-fhe vlrstsia
~ and Tennessee ksairosd 10 eaiehe1 - oaltville
| end sm now prepared % furpSsh eALF nd rLAe
TER 70 eustoers IN Sacks or barrels, u00a the mosl
accommodating terms nd uDca TIE shortest aoesss
Ny Agents slols the hns Of the ass4 viii rsss.vs
orders for either axtisle In sny qUaadty enstomsn
may desire. The attsntioa Of hEuneu h paxseularly