The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-30

LOCAL mATTERs.

Of Temperance of Richmond and Manchester, eeie-
Grated their anniversary In the city, yesterday,
by public parade, addresses and dinner.
At O'Clock. the various Divisions OF this city
assemble nj Spring eld Hall, Church Iili aud
attwenty minutes thereafter took up the line Of
march under the direction OF their mounted
Marshais. preceded by the Armory Band, and
repaired to the southside OF Mayo's bridge there
to await the arrival Of their invited brothers from
the city Of Petersburg. Owing to the fact that
most OF the Divisions In Richmond are mace up of
young men engaged 10 business and to the further
fact that the fall trade Lad them too much eugaged
TO leave their stores aud work shops, the '.turn
ont was quite small, scarcely exceeding two hun-
dred. Had the esisbration taken place at any
ether time their numbers would heve been more
Tran trebled, hut as it was, they made u hand
some appearance.
Petersburg Soas-At o'clock the steam whistle
announced the arrival Of an extra train OF cars al
the South end of Manchester, where .Lafayette
Division was In waiting to receive the invited
guests, and som thereafter the ..Cockade Sonss
aud Cadets three hundred and thirty eight
strong, attended by the Biues Band Of Norfolk.
were formed into line, and escorted to the South
end OF Mayo's bridge, where the Richmond "Sons"
were in waiting for them.
Without unnecessary delay, the Rich nond
SONS f,fmed in open order, and permitted their
guests to pass through until reaching the right of
the line. The procession now formed, the Chief
Marshal and two Aids, mounted, in 'front.' the
Norfolk Blues Band next; Orators and Chaplain
To open carriage, members Of the grand Divisions;
Petersburg Sous aud Cadets" Manchester Di-
visions; and Richmond Divisions, and Cadets, and
the line of march taken up. Soou after cross
ing the bridge, the Bands struck up, and to the
stirring strains of martial music, the procession
moved along Pearl street TO Main, up Main to 5.h,
up 9th to franklin, up Franklin to Adams. up
Adams to Grace, down Grace to I'd, along I'd to
Broad, and down Broad to the African Church, the
whole line being frequently greeted by the waiv-
ing of white 'kerchiefs from windows and balco-
MES, and the approving smiles Of the fair seq,
are always beue6caries of total abstinence.
Al the Gtivch-A large number of ladies had
reached the church and obtained seats, befpre the
procession arrived. These, with the 'Sons," and
citizens who we're anxious to witness the proceed
inss, not ouly filled every seat 10 tho body Of the
church. but the galleries and aisies were literally
packed to over flowing.
Order.--The vast assemblage was called to order
by Mr.. W. p Mupford, Worthy Patriarch ofShockoe
Hill Division; aud as soon entire quiet was re-
stored, the Armory Band performed piece Of mu
sic.
Prayer.-Rev Mr.. Wallace, Chaplain offered up
a !ervent prayer in behalf Cf the cause OF Temper
ance.
Banner Presentation. The presentation of Ban
ner to Old Dominion Section. Cadets of Temper
ance, by the ladies' ANNOUNCED. HOWARD l.
BURROWS, on behalf Of the ladies, then arose. aud
IN neat address. made the presentation. JOSEPH
FIsgE received the present, in behalf Of the secton
Both OF the young gentlemen were warmly ap
plauded for the efficient manner in which they
discharged the duties assigned them.
The Banner is OF white silk, trimmed with gold
bullian frlDge. On one side the words '0d Do
minion Section, Ne. l. Cadets Of Temperance" with
a Maltese cross in the centre aud GA the reverse
"Presenrd by the Ladies'
The AddreSS-After music by the Armory Band.
| it was announced that the Rev. Mr.. Willis had
been prevented by unavoidable circumstances,
from fulfilling bis appointment on this occasion.
aud that the anniversary address would be deliv
cred by the Rev. Mr.. PATERSON, Pastor of Clay
| Street Chapel.
MIR. PETERSON being introduced, delivered
highly interesting and appropriate address, por-
trayug in bright colors the happy results of total
abstinence, and depicting the miseriss of iuteno.
perancs in words CT thrilling effect, occasionally
interpreting his remarks with pleasant touches
OF humor, which were well received by the audi
ence twas indeed powerful address. the effects
of which must be felt upon society hereafter
The ladies. including some of the most beautiful
in the city. manifested their appreciation by sntIeS
Of the better sort, and those Of the sterner sex,
not yet among the champions of the "red whit
and blue" united n the hearty applause with
which the speaker was frequently greeted.
After the close Of Mr.. PctersOn's address. y. 4.
SrURDIvsNT, Esq, Of Richmond, introduced t.
the audience, and la his usually felicitous and ei
fective manner. entertained them with d shor;
speech. which will doubtless he long remembered
by those who beardit Mr.. s. is warm champion
Of the Temperance cause, and is ever ready to
strike blow at intemperance, AID its destroying
effects upon society.
The meeting closed with beuediction. The
procession re rmed in Broad street. and marched
up to llth, along 18th to Capitol along Capitol to
Governor, down Governor to Franklin. down
Franklin to 14tb. down l4fh to Main, and down
Main to First Market Hall. where a sumptuous
repast was spread
The Supper.-Befare entering the hail. the pro
ccssion countermaicheh. and formed double line
the Petersburg aud Richmond Sons facing eacl
other Then each member Of the Richmond Di
visions took charge Of one more of the guests.
and thus preceded to the tables. It was estma-
ted Tn al M less than cd ,ho
tables. The Band continued to play until all were
provided with placas.
Mr.. W. p. Muuford then welcomed the visitors |
in the name of the Sons of Temperance of Rich |
mond, a blessing was asked. and the vast Assem-.
blage sat down to the feast There abundance |
for all, and we here take occasion to compliment
the caterer, Mr.. L. Il. Walker, who spared neither
pains nor expense to make the banquet acceptable
Speeches and songs closed the festival. and at a |
late hour the Petersburg visitors escorted ~
the depot, whence they departed for their homes |
amid the cheers Of their friends of this city.
RAILROAD AccIDESr.-About5 o'clock |
yesterday morning. a. the Central train was on it.
way TO this city, it suddenly came in contact with
a horse and buggy OIL the track at "Ashcnke turn
oat Ia Hanover county, smashing the vehicle into
fragments. and Gripping the horse SO badly that
ne had to be killed. AS soon as the accident &C.
Cured. the train was stopped, and the Conductor
and Engineer. fearing thai the owner Of the brgxy
bad been killed, procured lantern and com
O ".
rising froma ditch near by attracted their atten-
lion. aud they made sure that they would there
md des3 or wounded man, but on further exam
ina'ion discovered nothing but new coffee got
which had been emptied ofits contents by the col
lision.
On the arrival of the cars in this city, Superin.
tendent Dodamead sent to the place where the
accident occurred. and there learned that the own
er of the buggy. after indulging freely, had left
bis horse and vehicle in the road while he went
to a house pear by-thst the horse becoming res.
tive, started home, aud when in the act of cross
ing the track, was caught by the train Lucky |
for the driver that he not in the buggy at the
time. or he would doubtless have been killed
House. BREAKING Wa Gilman Baptist
and hi. partner in making his rounds last Tues |
day hight. came upon three negro fellows each of
whom vas rolling barrel OF sugar along Main
street. As soon as the Ne groes they were de |
tected they ran off aud made good their escape |
The sugar stolen from MIR. W b. Ross factory.
aud restored to is owner. How the thieves got
Il, has not been ascertaBed.
RIVER STEAMER ON FIRs.-The steamer Glen Cove,
ID her downward passage from Richmond to Nor
folk, Oh Monday, was discovered to be on fire, soon