The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-26
LOCAL ndATTBR8.

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Labor of Lorc.-The Committees of tho Coun.
Gil. Young Mems Christian Association, Masonic
Fraternity, and those sppoicted in private circles
were industriously at work yesterday delivering
fuel, food and raiment to I be needy. We doubl
whether there was single destitute family with
in the city limits, that was not called upon anG
relieved yesterday, by one or more of these com
mittees, and in many instances we know thai
treble supplies were given to some who needed
aid and we're willing to take all that offered Ia
the valley, In Rockets, on Cary street. on the
Southside Of the Basin, Oregon Hill, French Gar
den Hill iScreamersvilie Second and Third streets
along the Canal, and In all the intermediate 10
calities where poverty is known to exist the com
mittees of relief were indusriously engaged In
dispensing charity and making glad the dreary
hearth stone" of those who were poor indeed -
We spent the day in aiding the committees, and
feel pretty well satisfied that all who were in wan
have been temporarily supplied But as the good
work is not yet to STOP it would be wise policy in
the committees and general distributors, to have
meeting at once, and after free consultation. 90
district and apporton the city as to save the labor
of follow ing in the footsteps of each other. With
out concert of action much time will be lost, and
much means destroyed, that can be saved by 4
systematic operation. The aim of all is, to relieve
the urgent necessities of the poor, and to this end
our citizens are ready and willing to contribute
literally Let there be concert of action then, and
the great end can be obtained.
Main street, near the creek, raised purse Of $44
which, at their request, was applied to the relief
of the suffering poor in Jefferson Ward, on Satur.
day night and Sunday morning. In visiting the
needy we found great amount of destitution, far
more than we have ever seen in this city, and but
for the extraordinary exertions now being made
to succor them, many women and children must
have perished. Not only are the poor in heed of
food and fuel but many of them are without com
Portable clothes, or blankets to sleep upon and the
wv n in nj nj
shoes. Families are suffering this winter, who
usually live well, and many persons that have
means to buy fuel have not been able to procure
supplies. We take pleasure in saying to our
"creek friends" that their donation judicious
ly distributed, and many hearts made glad by its
reception.
Wood Coal and Money have been placed at the
disposal of the Mayor and the distribution com.
mittees, by various gentlemen, who object to ha-
wing their names made known. A friend of ours
whose purse strings ere ever united, when bis fell
low creatures are in want, has sent the Mayor
$50 but with the understanding that his name Is 10
be kept secret. A merchant in the city gave
large amount of coal to the poor-and young
member of the Council furnished several cords a
wood for the same purpose. Even the ladies have
poured in their contributions in the most libers
manner, thereby proving that all are awake to the
sufferings around them, and ready to extend
helping hand.
Tile People Responding.-Mr. Geo. W. Gretter
one Of the Council Committee, desires US to &C.
knowledge the receipt, last Saturday morning,
from various persons, of S36 IS in money, anc
from MesSrs Sizer & Phaup, lot of bacon hams
to be distributed to the poor. Mr. Gretter is ste
dily at work, relieving the wants of the needy
| scores of whom are hourly calling upon him fol
food and fuel to prevent starvation.
MIR David j. Saunders, in Monroe Ward has re
ceived 500 in money from various gentlemen, and
ten bushels of meal to be distributed to the desti-
tute poor. On Friday, Mr.. Saunders furnished 4;
| families with fuel, and on Saturday morning, bad
sixty-odd names on his list, then 10 be furnished
In the outskirts of the city, where the suffering
greatest, Mr.. Saunders has found it hard job tc
get food and fuel to the destitute, owing to the fact
that many of the streets are yet blocked up with
snow but despite this difficulty, he has managed
to supply many of them. by employing men Il
carry the necessares of life on their shoulders -
He is yet industriously engaged in supplying The
needy, and will continue his work as long as thi
inclement season continues.
Frozen to Death. MIR. P. A. ChakIey of Che,
terfield, lost valuable negro man, Jack, by the
terrible storm last Sunday night. Mr. q. came to
this city on the 18th inst leaving his servant mar
at his place of business at the half way station
the Richmond and Petersburg railroad, with in
structions to remain there till his return The
storm of Saturday night prevented Mr.. c Is return
ON Sunday, as he contemplated, and that night
Jack started off, against the advice of others, 10
60 to a neighbors. After going a short distance
the poor fellow lost his way, ard wandered in the
woods the whole of that night. On Monday morn
ing his cries were heard by Mr.. Charles Friend
servants st their quarters, but supposing the noss
| proceeded from Mr. Poindexters servants, they
did not go out to ascertain the cause. Mr. Chalk
ley reached home last Wednesday, and immedi
ately set about to search for his lost man. Tha
afternoon his body was found in the corner OF
fence. stiff in death. There seems to be no doub
| that the negro wandered about in the woods al
| Sunday night and died in the course of Monday
! Noble Fellon.-Messrs Claiborne and Isaacs
while engagedn relieving the suffering on Shockot
| Hill, got into neigbborhood of helpless women
| wke said they had been furnished with fuel fol
three days by man of color near by, who was theI
| in the act of dividing his las: bag of coal with
destitute creature when these gentlemen saw him
Could the rich man have done more, and would hs
| have done as much as this noble fellow, VIII
| was ready TO divide bis last crumb with thos'
| around him : We regret we have not his naale
| to make it public.
| charged from the chain gang on Friday morpisl
| last was re-arrested that evening ior stealiui
| chickens from Timothy McNamara. On Saturda,
| morning the Mayor sent him back to his old qua
| ters.
Caildrsn's Dona,ioa.--It is gratifying 20 set
children interest themselves In behalf of the poor
and to find that they are ready and willing to cor
| tribute their mite to furnish food and fuel 70
| those who are 10 destitute circumstances On Sa
| turday morning last, Mr.. VIM d. Pemberton isf
| at eur Office $40, contribution from bis Bib
class At Centenary Church, to be distributed to IN
| poor.
The Anicdble Society, of this city, through i
President, G.. A. Myers, Esq, has contributed %
| to the fand being raised by Mr. John II Claibori
for the benefit of the poor. This Society Is ons
| the Oldest In Richmond, and though moving o
quietly, and making but little noise in the wort
| always opens its purse strings to the appeals Q
| the needy and destitute.
| appointment Of Directors-Gov. Wise has o.
pointed the following gentlemen Directors Of ID
Penitentiary for the present year: Messrs. w.
| Dunnayant, s. d. Denoon, p. H. Aylett, X N
| Nimmo and N. B. Hill. At meeting Of the Boar
| for organization, Mr. r. II. Nimmo was uuan
mously elected President, and Mr.. Henry \
| Jones, Clerk
Ner Free BridSe-On Saturday last DR.. VIII
| ham E. Wilson was called upon 70 visit patien
/ At Bell Isle, (Wm. 8. Thpistt's Old Dominion Iro
Works and crossed the river on horse back on ID
| Ice This 10 the drst instance We have eve
known If the ice being thick enough ia the falis
James river 70 bear horse and rider.
| Tracks Opea-Ths Daavilis cars brought dow
| q pman train Of coal from the Black Heath Pis
/ last Saturday evening: and the Pssersburg car
/ brought Ina train yesterday afternoon. from p
| Clover Hin Works Az tho roads are now cpes
We presume that Golfers WIN BE- able 70 supply th
| city, 10 the course Of fsw dayp. With good iunl
coal, as moderate prices for the times.