The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-02-01
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Clay Steeus-Hs remoraI from the ressd 10
MeeAanics' Insiitufe HaH-Pxbie Dem0Ssfva-
fio~. &e.-An immense number OF citizens
among them many OF the venerable frisnds and
admirers of HENRY CLAY-aasembled on Dock
street yesterday 1t II O'Clock, to receive the
marble statue Of the great statesman, and TO
escort 1t 70 Mechanics Institute Hall. The
Committee of Arrangements u had had the case
containing the statue, placed upon vehicle,
and covered with U. 8. fags, when we reach.
ed the ground; and the people, with one accord,
had attached ropes to the wagon, and wer0
prepared to draw it and it's load to the place OF
destination. Indeed, we have never seen i
more en- tusiastic assem- blage Of old and young,
ready and anxious to do honor TO the memory
OF the great Virginian patriot and statesman
while all along the dock, the spirit seemed to
have been caught up by the hardy sons Of the
ocean. who from the mast-heads Of their ves-
sells proudly threw forth to the breeze the stars
and stripes and streamers, that glistened in
the bright MONDAY sun, which poured down
it's brilliant rays as If to do honor TO the occa-
sion.
Precisely at 12 O'Clock the line of procession,
reaching at least two 60 uaret. moyed on up
2ist street to Main, the Armory Band dis
cOursing appropriate music for the occasion,
and thence up Main street All along the line
of march new recruits were continually added,
streets were to be seen the smiling faces and
waving 'kerchiefs of the fair daughters of Rick
mond, who seemed to join gladly in the demon-
stration made to the memory of him whose
ldIUC Will live In L00 ulStOEy VI our COuutIy
long after the marble monuments that have
been carved rs emblems of his greatness shsfl
have passed away.
The procession, on reaching Mechanics In
the vehicle containing the statue was backed
to the front door, vociferous calls long contln-
ued, were made for "Johnson, "Johnson."
MARMADUKE JOHNSON, Esq, having been
the case containing the statue, delivefed a
brief impromptu address, which, for beautiful
imagery, poin tedness and effect, we never heard
surpassed l would not, said the speaker,
ness of anything il the heavens above, or the
earth beneath; but where / stand, be 1t not
irreyelently spoken, immortal be thy lame
and hallowed be thy name. (Applause.)-
This monument may perish-its elements may
yield to the touch OF time and cTumble into
dust but thy works, Henry Clay, will never
die. (Appause.) Mr.. J. then paid deserved
tribute to the ladies for rescuing from oblivion
the name OF MI Clay-ailuded to the refusal
of Virginia to support him for President-Te-
ferred to his gallant fight for the Union when
the country was in danEer-and closed with
a most feeling and appropriate eulOgy upon
the nobleness of the women of Virginia, W hich
prompted them to have the statue prepared
During Mr. JOhnson's remarks. a large eagle
is said to have hovered directly over the I'M
mense throng of persons by which the statue
was surrounded, creating quite a sensation i'll
the immediate circle by whom it was first
seen.
We regret chat We cannot give the address
as it WAS delivered, and will not, therefore,
mar its beauty by attempting to write II from
hurried notes.
After Mr.. Johnson concluded, the statue
was taken into Mechanics Institute Hall,
where it will be kept in The case until the an
niversary of Mr. Cfay's birthday, when it
will be removed to its permanent location and
be inaugurated with appropriate ceremonies
Cunning Swindle.-Our city seems to have
more than its fair proportion of strange thieves
within its limits, just now. An evening or
two since, young gentleman from the coun-
try was towed into dangerous trap, by
scientific "picker up,' and before he had time
to suspect what was going on, was bled for
about $500 in money, and his watch and chain.
Not fancying the operation, he put the police
on the track OF the swind!ers, ana succeeded
in recovering his chain; but the birds that
picked up the money took flight before the
trappers came upon them, and have not been
heard of since. Strangers should be careful
how they allow themselves TO be roped in,
when endeavoring to see the city sites by gas
light. and especially so when they 1lnd that
the "pick ups are mere temporary so]ourners
here themselves.
Election Of Otiesrs.--At meeting OF the
Grays, (com pany A. held last Monday night,
the following non commissioned ofiicers We're
elected: LIST Serg't f. W. Branch; I'd do, John
Thos. w. Pairo. Ensign, John T. Rogers. 1st
Corp'i, J. S. Michard I'd do, Cyrus Bossieux;
Sd do, w. Ii. johnson; 4th do, James IL.
Mundy 5ih do, James w. Pegram 9th do,
George w. Libby. The company now number
ninety three good and true men-the finances
in a flourishing condition, and the drill
and discipline unexceptiOnable.
Tmp5oring-We learned on yesterday that
Acquilla Malone, the young man who had his
left hand blown off last Saturday, by the
bursting of a fowling-piece, whilst shooting
near the Hermitage grounds, was in an inn
of his recovery. The gun which he was using
was believed TO be good fowling-piece, mas
much rs it had been in constant use since
Christmas; but on examining 1t since the acci-
dent, i flaw has been discovered III the barrel,
near the breach. Persons cannot be too partic-
ular in fhe purchase and use of guns. =.
Mayors Comrf.-The business transacted be-
fore his Honor yes terday was of little interest
to the reader. The first case called was that
of Patsy and Jane Jackson, free 0egroes,
charged with fe!oniously taking Mary Sulli-
van, girl fifteen years old, from the Gus tody
of her father, John Sullivan, and keeping her
in their house for improper purposes. For
tunateiy for the prisoners, Mary Sullivan was
known to the Mayor Us one Of the vilest pieces
of her age liz the city, and the charge was there
fore dismissed.
Heary Tfar.l-The travel on the Richmond
and York River Railroad is already heavy and
steadily increasing. The train on Saturday
brought over one hundred passengers to this
city, and the down train yesterday was heavily
laden. Already the people of New Kent, King
William and Gloucester are using this road
as the most convenient way of reaching this
city, and when completed to West Point II
will be the general thoroughfare for all that
class Of persons who reside on the Ohicka-
hominy, Mattaponi and York rivers.
Restire Tsams.-The punishment designated
by the city ordinance for drivers who leave
their teams in the street. is not half rs severe
as it will have to be made to break up the prac-
tice. Several accidents have been caused Of
late by this careiessness in drivers and Others