The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-28


.. Jones' Richard Fox,
A. T. Williams
SUPERINTENDENT GAS WORKS.
Thomas H. Wynne. John 81 Knovies.
SUPERINTENDENT WATER WORKS.
= Ames L. OaVis' George Walker.
SUPERINTENDENT POOR HOUSE.
Jonn fearce, John Talman,
HIGH CONSTABLE.
F. Butler. James P Tyler,
samuel Cary William Dean,
William B. Gaines.
GRAIN MEAsURER
p. Dews, James Glib,
l.. Fl Luck, William Watts,
r. II. Kimbrough.
CAPTAIN NIGHT WATCH.
A. Wilkinson. Thos B White,
SUPERINTENDENT STREETS
NJ Bates.
REGISTER WATER WORKS.
NJ L. Stratto1
The election takes place on Wednesday, the lst
day of April
Poetic Readings.-Many of our readers will no
doubt be gratified to learn that our talented and
accomplished townswoman. Miss E. w WHITE,
has consented to give poetic reading at the Rich
mond College Chapel on Monday night next where
all who wish to enjoy a rare intellectual treat.
will no doubt attend Miss w has selected pieces
from Shakespeare and other favorite authors for
the OCCASION and will afford to her bearers an en-
terfainment rarely enjoyed. Despite the fact that
Miss W. ia "readng" to old aeauaintances. she has
succeeded to admiration, AT d will continue to sue
ceed if her health fails her not Having aualifie ed
herself for the teaching of "elocution" and being
deslrous OF earning support by her talents she is
giving readings Is the best means of a public intro
duction, and therefore it is that We in vite the
young ladies Of the city and of Sydney, to hear
her. Miss w. has now partially recovered from
the long suffering brought on by her heroism iu
attending the sick and dying during the fearful
m in Nnrfo for1k orl
upon the public to award to her such encourage
ment as she deserves. If this be DONE we feel as
sured that she will have crowded audience at
every entertainment.
Oregon Hill will be more accessible from the
central part of the city when the new thorough
fare ordered by the Council Is completed which
viii be done in short time. Property in that
section will then advance in value and rents will
increase in proportion.
Snips are said to be abundant on the marsbes
near this city, and most of them are very fine.-
The sportsmen in this neighborhood will be run
ming them up In few days, if the weather proves
favorable.
Drayrnen's Ro1 "A few days since. party of
draymen got into general row near the Richmond
and Oanville Railroad depot, during the progress
OF which two or three of them were badly bruised
by the butts of whips and Other weapons of war;
fare brought to bear on the occasion.
Impudent Negro "A black fellow was arrested
and committed to the Jail OF Henrico county, yes
terday morning, to answer the charge of using
abusive a,.! language to two gentlemen, on Church
Hill and threatening to assault several children
That he will get striped jacket for his conduct,
there Is not shadow of doubt
Fresh Fish are abundant In the market, and are
selling st moderate prices. The fishermen seem
to be doing good business in the neighborhood of
the city, with their seines and traps.
Rock Battles are very fashionable with boys of
all ages, in and around the city Yesterday after
noon party of boys were engaged In this delec,a.
BILE sport, on Broad street, near the old church
The police are on the look -out, and will nab some
of them before they know it.
Violent Assault &C Gorge Valentine was arrested
aud commiLted to the cage, yesterday, by Officers
Chalkley aud Seal, for assAuting and beating q
white man named Jolly, who is now likely to die
of his Injuries.
Reuiuals-The revival at the Leigh Street Bap-
tis Caurch is progressing as also that 1t the Wes-
ley Chapel in the Valley aud scores of mourners
are focking to the affairs every night.
The 18th of 14pril we understand, is the time
fixed upon oy Liberty Fire Company, No l, 10
visit their friends in Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Stored Apay-John Conner and Martha Adams
got very tipsy last Thursday evening" and while
in that don't.care state entered Martin Con.
nerton's house and behaved very badly for which
they were taken Ia charge By the watchmen and
x,
fore the Mayor, they were both adjudged TO be
| guilty and not being abba to give bail for their
| conduct In future were committed TO prison.
| Improper License Edward L. G entry was sum-
moped before the Mayor, yesterday, 10 show cause
| why he should not be ined for running his carts
| under an improper license. Not feeling disposed
t, hazard the chance of n fne. Ned called on the
| Chamberlain, procured the requisite documents,
| and was then dismissed.
| iar wit \ In p& tipd IN
tail dashed do wn 18th street, yesterday morning,
| upset lady and child frightened a horse hitched
to q market cart, and cut up so many queer antics
in endeavoring to rid himself Of the unnatural ap
| pendage, that many thought he hal the hydropho-
bis, aud would have kill ed him, but for his feet
ness Of foot.
Citizens Netting AS will be seen, by referen
to our advertising columns the citizens generally
irrespective of party, are invited to hold meeting
| to light in each of the three Wards, to nominate
| suitable candidates for Councimen aud Aldermen
| The meetings will be held at o'cl0ck-iu Jeffer
son Ward, at the hall of the first market-in NJ adj
son Ward at the City Hall-in Monroe Wald,
Saunders Hall.
| The Library at the Athen81m, is not appre
| ciated as it should be by the young men of tb
city, comparatively few of whom visit 1t TO i'm
prove tteir minds This is to be regretted, q
many of the most valuable works extant are TO D
found upon its shelves
Hhd onions Ere ADuuu6ub N6pltoi S4utF
and promise In the course of time 70 supercede b
grass entirely, If no means can be devised TO d.
stroy them.
Meteor-A friend informs us, that about o'cloc
yesterday morning, when passing along Broa
street, be saw An immense meteoric bali descep
towards the earth, leaving serpentne trail af 4
! it that lit the heavens for . secondO two.
Dead Body Found -Csroner Keesee assisted
Constable Butler held inquest yesterday over Il
, | body of free negro woman named Mary Brande
, | found floating in the dock. The woman has be-,
missing for three or four weeks, and there is Va
little doubt that she walked In the dock by aecid
, and was drowned The Jury rendered q vssd
, in accordance with the above facts
Ftre The alarm Of are, last night, was eaus
, by the partial burning Of vacant building on 2;
street, between Broad and Marshall, owned by
Inioes. The work OF an incendiary. The p
0 perty was uninsured
GIFT TO EDWARD EVERETT -While Mr. !
erett was dining at the resideuce OF Mr. Bsrna
messenger desired to see Governor King. "
s was also guest; and when the Governor met h
,he pleasant duty devolved upon him was the p
{ sanitation ofa superb massive silver pitcher %
Everett, from the 'Ady In the city whose mum