The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
/ Orr TO THE MOUNTAINS. A large num-
her OF invited guests. including city authorities
4 suf others. embarked yesterday morning. on the
ears OF the Central Railroad, for trip to Jackson's
Elrer Depot, in Allegheny comfy. The scene In
the vicinity of the starting point was lively and
an animated one: the musical strains Of the Armo-
ry Band materially contributed heighten the en-
Joyment The yoyageurs expected to stop In Stsun-
ten last night and after an early breakfast start
out this morning for the place Of destination dis
tant about forty miles. At this place magnificent
dinner, prepared by the authorities of the Road In
hanor of Its completion to that point win be par.
taken Of doubtless with relish, BY all hands a.
should no unfortunate casualty mar the enjoyment
of the participants. each one may well be booked
8 large need OF pleasure while absent num-
Ter of prominent men independent Of the civic
dgntaries Of this city, will be present. aud doubt
hess the mind will be minstered to by the scintI-
lations of wit and the ebutions Of fancy, INDUCED
In by the several orators present. The excursion
ists are expected back in three days. The Central
ioad have much reason to be proud of the progress
made toward putting the finishing touches to their
great theroughfare; and no one. certainly none Of
nose VINO are invited to rejoice with them, will bs
llkely 20 hnd fault with the manner in which they
seek TO give expression TO their feelings
DisoRDERLY CoNDUCT.-The bows on
ehutcn mn seem desirous OF emnlating the exam
PIE OF their compeers Of shockoe IIl in the matter
of fighting rock battles. These disgracefol scens.
on the last named Hill have been stoppej hv ~.
active exertions Of the police whose attention b.S
been called to the matter by the numerous com.
plants of citizens whose lives were ep,angeys, h..
the flying missiles. For several Sundays past tbe
Inhabitants ofFrankin street, near 2Sth on Church
iiill, have been annoyed by the assembling of a
number OF white lads (and in some instances black
ones who proceeded with great yigor to amnsa
themselves aud put in jeopardy the lives of the in
habitants, by an active participation in the plea
snres OF rock battle An engagement came OF
SUNDAY, the parties being of all shades Of complex
ion Several persons were put in danger by the
permscuous interchange of rocky ciyilitiss Yes
ter''ay on the complaint of a gentleman resident
in the neighborhood, Recorder Tate issued a war
rant for the arrest of the offenders.
BABY FoUND.-A newly born mulatto
baby was found on the sidewalk Of Clay street (b.
rond the Chapel,) yesterday morning. BY gentle.
man who happened to be passing along. 1t vas In
basket, and not being well wrapped up, would
have perished had it not been discovered. It Wa
ascertained to be the child Of negro girl belong
ing to MFR. James McCarty who had placed it thers
either to Kill it or hide the effects Of an with
some unknown person. IL was restored to its mo-
ther who can be proceeded against for murder IL Il
dies from the effects of the exposure or for an At
tempted murder should it survive The Recorder.
though he did not issue warrant for her appre-
hensiOu, directed a watch to be maintained. IL In
'rid that physician declared q short time since
after an examination that the girl was not In the
situation that after events proved she was.
LANCAsTERIAN SCHOOL-The exersises
Of this school will recommence on the first Mondav
in September, when Mr.. Il. s. Peasants the prin
cipal in the male department, will resume his du-
les The session OF that portion of the school de-
voted to the instruction of females will commence
at the same time. Mrs. +. H. Watlngtop who
has had 1t in charge for several months past has
heen very successful in imparting instruction to
hose conhded to her The indications are that q
larger number of scholars than usual will seek this
fountain OF knowledge during the ensuing session.
Father Courtney, who has been appointed Geusral
Visitor of absentees by the City Council will take
very good care that none of the little folks stay
away without valid excuse therefor 1t is calcr-
ated that his exertons in this way will be most
beneficial TO the school, by inducing slarger atten.
lance and inducing the little to be less rroti
al OF excuses for staying away during school hours
A COOP CAUSE FAILING.--In Richmond. at
lie present time. the Sons of Temperance are under
Jhe weather. and unless some sudden revulsiop oc-
turs in public sentiment, or public appreciation
will. ere many months, sink beneath the waves Of
forgetfuness. There used to be some dozen or
more lodges here, but the number has grown
small by degrees and ere long, bids fair TO be
beautifully less." If we are correctly informed
there is but one division in the city senjoying on
tCtive existence. That one is located on Union
! ILL., and numbers about 80 members The reason
pi the great falling on, is said to be found In the
TACT that matters entirely foreign to the poicy of
she order were introduced into the Division Rooms.
/ VI CONN Con-
Yentinn of the New School Presbyt3rians will as
| sembe in this city on Thursday morning the 2,th
inst. The deliberations of the Convention will b
N matters deeply interesting to the body Of Chrs
sGns whose representatives, will most actively par
tclpste, but to the South also. Among the distin-
<ui~hsd Diyines expected 10 be present. is the ceo
| orsted DR.. +. A. Ross of Alabama, whose work on
| Slavery has given him widespread reputation
| Ample arrangements have been made for the a.
commodation of all delegates.
| The Convention foI the advancement Of Educa-
;ion is announced to meet to-day in the capitol.
ARRIvBD.-Several boxes of Fire works,
| consigned to the Commander of Aid Fire Company
No T. arrived at this port yesterday evening in
! schooner direct from Baltimore. They are by this
slime in possession Of the Company, and will be sx.
1ibitcd as soon as suitable place can be procured.
When the grand illumination" takes place. it 10
| 10 be presumed that everybody and his wife will
lind it convenient to be on hand, the display will
! be of surprising beauty. Besides the object
obtaining apparatus for the use of the Company
| II one which will commend itself to the regard Of
| all people.
| Could NOT GIVE SEcURITY.--A youthful
| 'on of Bacchus, who gave the name of Dick Bry-
mt. was yesterday brought from the Jail and
ried before Recorder Tate. by whom he was inter
rOgated to his ability and disposition to furnish
security for his good behavior. Bryant, "the sub
eot of this notice" incarcerated u week since
or exhibiting himself in the street in intoxics-
ted condition. since which he has been locked up.
yesterday morning ne Had an abundance OF dlspO-
ition L. comply with the requirements Of the law,
out lacked the ability. He therefore sent
back 30 the Jail.
An ANCIENT LAND MARK TO BE Rs
HovED The old frame tenement In rear Of the 60
Ond Market House 9th street. said to.be theiold-
est house on Shockoe Hill, is being torn down.
and will soon give place TO two brick houses. Ii II
said and the authority OF doing is supported by
the oldest inhabitant in that region, that this
The identical house in which Col Aaron Burr was
confined during portion Of the time he
trial in Richmond in 1904, for treason against the
government of the United States.
RECORDER TATE.-This gentleman pre-
sided ut the Mayors Court on yesterday, In the ab
>enCe of the Mayor. There DOT single orig
| NAL case which he called to adjudicste -
No arrests were reported. The city, 80 far po-
| ice matters concerned, has been unusually
| iul tor several weeks past.
FIGHr.-Two gentlemen got into dis
pute yesterday evening Franklin street, between
9TH aud 18th streets. Blows followed words,
| and the affair promised TO have far from peace
| flI termination. Gentlemen who the affair
FASTENED 10 stop the combat, not, however, before
| rne received blow the side Of the head, which
| raised considerable knot.
To BE PULLED DowS.-The old ware
! house at Rockets for many wears occunied by