The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-02

| NORFOLK, Dec. 81, 1851.
| The last morning of A. ID. 1861 II as bright,
| clear, and beautiful as the human heart can
| reasonably desire. The great ce ntr al orb of
our system was partially obscured by pri-
mary planet, sweeping on in boundless space,
to be itself partially lighted mp in turn by
| tina suns free rays. Surely more delightful
weather was never enjoyed in this latitude
| and at this season, and with this charming
temperature the old year will probably
| close.
| 1t was rumored last evening that battle
| took plaza near Newport News yesterday.
Some heavy guns were heard, and a short
| time after sunset it was announced that q
4 fire was raging at the above n AIMED lOca ton
From Town Point distinctly saw a consid-
] cradle light, such as might be caused by the
| burning of a building or vessel. To-day we
| shall no doubt get further particulars.
According to notice, a meeting Of British
| resid en- ts and others connected BY relation
| ship with the subjects of Her Majesty,
Queen Victoria, was held At the British
Consulate on Saturday, to take action in re-
gard to the death OF Primes Albert. Colonel
| hiyer Myers, British Consul, presided and,
on taking the chair, addressed the meeting
in eloquent terms. COPY the following
appropriate paragraph from the speech:
In these times Of commissions aud strife,
we look with more than ordinary interest to
all that emanates from that glorious a-girt
isle; and now the patriot heart is panied to
upon it. There is a death finger in the cup
Of intelligence presented to our lips. God
has spoken In voice that rises far above the
noisy strife Of men and nations-tLe Queen
hold, and the British realm Is draped in
mourning. The noble consort-noble still
in the virtues that adOrn hus band, father,
patron, and friend-is no more"
There was another cOlored fremsn's pa.
rade in our streets yesterday. The Uni
ted" company, Of thus city, and the Reso.
luton" of Portsmouth, were out wi tn their
engines in full parade. The men were most
w a. RI N red Jackets. And AIDE r
grand appearan c.
Yesterday, fe,aalc living on Layalps
Lane. fell from porch and was 70 severely
injured that 1t is supposed she will not reco-
yer from her injuries. The head and neck Of
the unfortunate woman were badly cut, and
her front teeth broken out
Grand artillery kerier-Fsilnre of Mails-INo
NortAern hers - Honsekeeprs' Troubles - Tie
Markets, &c.
NoBYoLK, Jan. Ist, 1861.
The grandest display Of artillery ever seen
in this part Of the country was witnessed in
our city yesterday. The formidable looking
and were rOFswed by Gen. Huger. who
seemed we'll pleased with every company ON
psrade. After the review, the long line
marched through some OF the streets, with
drawn by we'll trained horses, attracted the
attention Of large number Of persons
Much disappointment was experienced by
many persons yesterday. shortly after the
r.,
ing that the mail h ad been left behiud.
Furthe disappointment was felt last
night en- finding that no Northern news was
brough. mp by the steamers from below.
There was great noise about town last
night. Windows were ratified, rickety housse
were shaken, and q great fuss raised, a. II
the ghosts were out ON frclic. The old
year passed away with noise, and the new
Of vapor and dust. and the roar Of the
"wolfash Winds The stupsndous events
that have marked the progress OF 1851 are
known to the carious. listening world; Of
that which has Just now stepped upon the
stage. NO earthly intelligence can tell, until
its days shall also bs Numbered, and like its
predecessor, it ehall ha We receded away into
The case OF W. b. Gri1in, charged WITH
killing j. w. Cafee, came up for investtga-
ton yesterday In the corporation court.
After an examination OF witnesses, Mr..
The Norfolk Day Eook appears to day ON q
whole sheet, and tbs proprietor states il will
be 30 issaed a. long as supply Of paper can
The troublesoms businsss OF changing
places OF residences. removing furniture,
hiring servants, &C., IL now going on about
town qaits extensively, and will continue
during the week. -
Az No are mainly dependent npon the
cioads for oar supply OF water, great COM
platnt - mads now Aoont the lack Of thts
Indispensable article of lits. Judaiag from
the appearance at the weathsr to-day. "
shall soon have rain or enoW-peghoW both.
In our marriott to-day, tnT6eys % small
sizs are sailing at d. 90. geeso ri. chickens
d d - pr pair; fFseA pork. 1t rstaii. lsle.,
eood .hesf lsc., sgg. asc., oystsn u Per sal.
Z This being How Years Day. tAs dsmand fbr
good thinzs q considerable, and many 10y.
Gus party will sarroand the social hoasd,
many HIND word spoisn. and many = pa
n nnmAar a. Tn e,direra ~ 4l,t. aHation ,vtil