The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-16
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LOCAL NA1xHRD.
Steamer Buvnt-Yesterdsy morning. the steam.
tug Josephine, lying near the wharf Of he Hal
timore boats In Rocketts was discovered 20 s. -,
nre. The alarm given. soon Aroused the hrsnsn.
VINO nastened to the scene but being unable - q
any service with theiH apparatus aided IN run,
.ns nns sne boat near shore and then scuttIsd her,
snsIeoy saving portion Of the machinery from
injury oy fire The Josephine Wa 8 vsey nan
vessel owned BY Mr.. Jolp Williams. of Thu civ
one was o. used BY Mr.. w. i towing loe raffs 10 ~
nv ,ia mi' and IN taking small craft up and down
Tor $780, which will nearly cover her owners Ioss
Aecideat-on Thursday . bal. a, .,.,.. en-
upon Hugh Bogan, wheeimsn of The s,"s.ns
virginia, from Philadelphia, while a the hoid -
said steamer, badly breaking one of his -: r. =.
Thursday evening, amer the arrival Of ths vssi
DR. Holmes. y
Fns-Besween II and la O'Clock yesterday
morning, fire broke put in the basement of ~
Cohens store corner OF 9th and Brsad streets. hnt
the prompt appearance of No. with their sr,s.
ratus, soon extingushed the flames. The r.
originated from the furnace. Damage maII
Cunning is most exciting spert to those WIN
are fond OF 1t, but il also DANGEROUS one unieas
great precauon Is used 70 guard sainst accidents
cheap guns made only for sale, are generally dan.
gerons because the barrels are usually faulty md
are liable to burst at any moment before rur.
chasing them, they should be thoroughly tested by
acompetent gun maker. rs to ensure their scuud.
ness once 10 the possession of Q good fow linr
piece the next step is to learn to osd IT, and this
oeng zone. the use Of good ammunition and
SAFETY mask. II the huntsmau learns to carry his
piece a. nat cock, and to avoid firing In the direc-
~ S companions, and dragging it over fencss
cidents. Ii boys would be induced to use such pre~
cAutions rs we nave given them from tina To time
iewer OF them would be crippled and Killed.
snouea we tnlnk that parents would greatly con.
suit the interests OF their cons never In alIn,r
them to use fire arms unless attended bv son,e
careful man who would restrain their res,ivene.s
and teach them prudence.
Shade Trees are being planted In various mart. os
the city, along the side walks but II NOT nronsriv
protected, will be destroyed by horses being tied
to them.
School pisitors. TO make the city Ward Scheol.
efficient, the various teachers should be required
to Keep regular roll OF their pupils. which should
be called every day, and the present and abseut
marked The Council should then appoint visitors
to each OF these schools, to whom . copy should be
at least once in every week. After ex-
aiming the rolls, the committees could readily
enquire into the conduct of he absentees and bv 4
little diligence compel them to promptness in the ir
attendance. We are satisfied that the Ward
Schools have effected some good In atfordpe edu.
cation to the poorer classes; but for the want of
proper outside Influences, that good has been
nothing In comparison to what 1t might have bean.
under the Influence of proper persons to visit them
at all times and examine into their progress.
Planting Trees.-we should like to see the walk.
ways in the Old Church Burying Ground improv.
ed, and trees and shrubbery set out, to brsutifv
the place. small sum Of money, judiciously ex-
pended, would add materially to the appearance Of
this sacred spot SO dear to the heart of every Wiz.
ginian. If the Council does not feel authorized to
mako an appropriation for such purpose suficisnt
means could be collected from private citizens In
In the way ef walks and embellishments.
Important Meetings. to be held in Richmond,-Ths
State Sabbath School Convention meets in Rich-
mond on the 26th and not the 9th of MAY ~ sta.
ted in our paper yesterday. 1t will continue seve-
raj days, including the exercises on Sunday. The
Comm ittee of Arrangements using such ex-
ertions as will we think ensure . large and inte.
resting meeting.
The Convention OF Young Mems Christian As.
sociations, composed of delegates from oil parts Of
the United States and British America, meets here
Thursday, May 2lst, and will hold several days.
The Richmond Association 10 already making ar
range nents to receive their brethren, and TO give
interest and importance 10 this Convention.
The Baptist General Association commences its
sessions here the first Thursday In June. It win,
no doubt, be as usual, large and interest meet.
ing tI
Earlier than any of these, Is the Annual meeting
Of the Bible Society of Virginia The friends Of this
cause propose to hold . convention similar TO the
one held last year, At the time of the Annual meet
ing 1t takes place the 7th of April. and will hold
several days. All the meetings will give our cisi-
zens an opportunity to show their hospitality, and
to see and hear some of the best men of our own
and other States.
The Episcopal General Convention in Peters.
burg on the Goth of Nav also possesses interest 70
many of the people of Richmond, and will doubt
lass be largely attended by them, and bring many
of the members of that communion to our city.
Commsnciag Young.-A white girl, abont thir-
teen years of age, was detected in purl0ining
sever al pairs of silk hose from . merchant on
Man street FRIDAY morning One of the clerks
in the establishment, who was standing In thS
rear of the store, saw her when she concealed
the packing under her shawl, and followir her to
the door, stopped her and took 1t from her On
promising never to be guilty Of similar trick, Bhe
was excused because of her youth, bat with the
assurance that the offence would be brought In
Judgment against her, If she was ever caught In
similar act.
Charter N0mindtiOns.-The Whig and American
parties have determined TO hold meeting st the
African Church next Monday night the 23d inst,
to nominate candidates for the various Offices A
committee has been appointed to make suitable
arrangements for the occasion.
Threatening Martha Fowler was committed 70
jail yesterday morning In default of bail for her
good behavior. on conviction of using abusive and
threatening language to Daniel Ryan
Pu. through Patrick Maxfeld, q free negro.
gave Silas Maxfeld drubbing for which be was
brought before the Mayor yesterday, ordered .
liberal dose of dried beef, and then licked up In
default of bail for bis good behavior.
Riotous William Peasley and William J. Brown
were riotous and disorderIy in the market house
last Saturday, for which they will be required 70
answer to the Mayor this morning.
Nep Hose Reel The members Of Niagara Fire
Company, No. s. have succeeded In raising BY sub-
scrpiion nearly enough money to purchase them Q
handsome hose crab, and have directed their com.
mander, Mr.. J. Oscar Goode. 10 Wait Philadelphia
and make arrangements for having suitable ms.
hne put up at once.
Bound Orer-J Roach had personsi dir
Guilty In the street with George Frazier last Friday
night. for which the Mayor held him to bail tho
next morning in 800 to keep the peace.
Dear Vtse,abies -Isasc slave TO George r.
Peake, was convicted before the Mayor last Satuf-
day Of stealing lot of potatoes. and ordered 70 b
hogged.
BeatGs of the Poor.-Miss Emma Stanley hes Of
fered TO the Mayor to give one Of her rare tntels
lectuai Exhibitions at Metropolitan Hall. next Wed.
nesday the net proceeds to be given TO the poor q
the city and the Mayor has accepted the odef.-
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