The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

l III.
Joseph Fam, made their escape from the CITY i,il
| ann have not yet been recaptured IL appears that
they occupied the same cell but on Friday night,
a. the time OF locking up, Brown slipped into the
| sdloioiog cell. the brick work of which was defec-
tive BY some means he wreuched off . bar of
iron. about three feet In length from the cell door
and With that dug through the brick work, and rot
| out into the yard Then with skeleton kew m Ada
o' wire taken from tin dish Ia which his meals
| we're sent to him, Brown unlocked the door of
| Elams cell and let hin out also In scaling the
| VAN they used a rope ingeniously contri,ed of
their bed blankets, to one end of which thew at.
iachtd brick aud threw It over. The rope was
snotted 40 that they probably found little difficulty
| In g-ttng to the top of the wall Brown who Ia
sailor. evinced considerable skill in plating the
rope and from the manner In which the escape as
planned and carried into execution, II would be
| infsrrsd that he has had some experience in that
| kind of business heretofore The tracks of car
| riage wheels, under the Jail wall at the corner
where they got out, renders 1t more than probable
tnat their friends were waiting outside, to convey
| them to place of concealment
Brown was awaiting trial for stealing barrel of
molssses from vessel in port, and Elan for ma
king an assault upon Reubenetta cambridge, with
intent to kill. Sergeant Dudley offers q reward
for their re"capture.
Fearh Of July The morning of the fourth was
ushered 10 by national salute, fired by the Young
| Guard. who had charge of the cannon, In the alb,
| sence Of ths Artillery. At ; O'Clock the military
| companies assembled on Broad street, near the
City Hall, and the line was formed, a. follows:
| Richmond Grays, Capt Elliott. Light Infantry
| Bues Lieut. Powell Montgomery Guard, Can't
| Moore National Guard, Capt Bsyly Young
Guard, Capt Richardson. Virginia Rifles, Capt
| Lybrock.
| The regiment marched to Capitol Square.
| where the inspection of arms took place and Sc.
vera! rounds Of musketry were fred. The firing
| was generally very good. Most of the companies
| mustered good complement of men, and all made
handsome appearance. The spectators were
| numerous, including fair proportion of ladies'
rho had patriotism enough to get up early on the
| morning of Independence day
| After the firing, the regiment was dismissed and
the companies repaired to their several resorts In
| the peighborhood of the city At 10 O'Clock the
Public Guard, Capt Charles Dimmock. and the
/ Guard of the Metropolis, Capt M j. Dimmock
| marched into the Square, and performed variety
| Of military evolutions with great skill The ave-
| nues were crowded with ladies and children, and
| all seemed to enjoy the exciting spectacle with in
finite relish. After concluding their drill and fir.
Ing salute, the two companies returned to the
| Armory.
| The stores and other places of business were
closed throughout the day. and every body seemed
disposed to enjoy the holiday without restraint
Many went on excursions down the river others
! to Ashland and some remained at home, here
the means of happiness are always attainable, if
properly sought after. Flags waved over the Ca
pto, the Custom house, and on the shipping in the
| harbor. The weather proved favorable notwith-
| standing the Indications of rain in the morning.
| Not an accident or an untoward incident marred
! the pleasures of the day, that we have heard of
The Blues. after the dismissal of the regiment
| repaired to their Armory, and remained off duty
| unit! about o'clock, z. They then proceeded
| to Buchanan's Spring, where the day spent
delightfully."-. On arriving at the Spring, the com.
pany was temporarily dismissed, and the merits of
a certain palatable sfud, contained in a gigantic
blue bowl, were duly discussed, the unanimous
opinion being ia its favor After suitably refreshing
the inner man, the B!des we're ordered 10 fall in"
the Armory Band struck up the Star Spangled
Banner, and all who were present took seats In
front OF the Speakers stand. Capt John M Pat
ton, in compliance with an Invitation from the
company, th en- made q brief address. well suited
to the occasion, and closed by reading the Decla.
ration of Independence The band afterwards
played Hail Columbia and Yankee Doodle and
the company was again dismissed Various modes
OF recreation were resorted to until dinner was an
nounced and the Blues and their guests sat down
to an excellent repSst which was partaken of with
the relish afforded by good appetite After din
ner, sentiments were drank, and speeches made by
Joseph Mayo, Esq, Col 6 W Munford Captain
Patton and others Great enthusiasm prevailed
at the table, and many good things were said which
1t is not in our power to report About sunset the
company marched back to the city, and was dis
missed at the Armory.
The Blues on this occasion fully sustained their
ancient reputation for hospitality and festive en-
joyment, AID we doubt not that all were gratiied
with the events of the day.
The Grays spent a portion of the morning in
g great skill and efficiency. They then MARCHED
to Clarkes Spring, where their lady guests had
already assembled, and the day was devoted to
enj0yment of the most delightful character. Dan
cling, singing, and various pleasant games were
reserted to, in which the fair visitors geefully
Joined. The dinner was excellent, and the senti.
ments were appropriate. Co.Cary, Captain Nun
ford and others made brief speeches, and the la
dies contributed their full share to the pleasures of
the table During the day, target practice was
Introduced, and pumes were awarded to Quarter.
master Caskie and privates Delarue and Saunders,
for making the best shots.
The singing was rapturousiy applauded; aud
while we willingly accord to the meritorous glee-
club of the Grays the credit which is justly their
due. we may be pardoned for complmenting, more
part cularly, Miss ID l.. who sang La Marseillisse,
IN French, with tue effect
The scene, In the omantic spot selected for the
festival, really charming. The natural beauties
Of the place were heightened and refined by the
beauty of the ladies, and we regret our inability
to describe the picture in the terms its merits dc.
serve more delightful party we venture to
sert, never assembled to do honor to q festive
caslon.
AS night approached, the Grays returned to the
city, fred two rounds on Capitol Square, and were
dismissed No one who participated in their plra
| SAINT picnic, will ever forget the rich enjoyment
impaired by the events of the day.
The National Guard, after the dismissal of the
| regiment, returned to their Armory. At half>past
O'Clock, the company was again formed, march
ed down Main 10 18th street, up to Capitol Square,
| and from thence to Robinsons Grove, pleasant
| place, the of which was politely rendered by
the proprietor. Soon after their arrival, target
| firing commenced, and Sergeant l. Fore made
| the two best Shots winning the medal. A gold
pencil and four plumes were also given to members
| as rewards for correct firing. sumptuous
| past was partaken Of which seemed to make the
Inner man" feel glorious the day celebrated,
| After dinner, the company formed, and Captain
| Bayly presented the medal TO Sergeant Fore, who
made q suitable reply. Theiline of march home
| ward was then taken up, aud on their way the
| Guard accepted a polite invitation from Marina
| duke Johns IN, Esq, to p2rtake of refreshments
| After marching through some of the principal
| streets the company was dismissed. Much credit
| is due the National Guard for their handsome ap-
pearance and their unusually strong numbers
| The Young Guard breakfasted d at their Armory.
| by invitation of their generous and accomplished
surgeon DIR Hancock. They then proceeded to one
of the islands opposite The city, and spent the day
| delightfully."-. They bad fine dinner, and moth.
ing transpired TO interrupt the pleasures of the
occasion. This corps, composed of active young
men, is as noted for acts Of hospitality for its
| efficiency in service. We trust that the Guard
may never lose any of the ground 1t has attained
| by q long faithful adherence to the regiment.
The Montgomery Guard spent pleasant day at
Grfius Spring. They made handsome parade
iu the morning, and their festivities during the