The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-05-05

PETERSBURG LIBRARY-MEETING OF LADIES
TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF CONFEDERATE
DEAD-sUBsCRIPTIoNS TO REBUILD THE
CoLORED CHURCHES-CITY ELECTIONS
LECTURES. ~
PETERSBURG, May 4, 1866.
There was meeting of ladies yesterday
at the Library Hall, convened for the pur-
pose of initiating measures to promote two
objects of great interest. One is the re-
suscitation of the Petersburg Library,
which, in common with every other ma
terial interest, suffered very much during
the war and after the occupation of the
city by the Federal army; and the other,
the formation of an association to co-ope-
rate with the societiesnow being organized
in various parts of the country to render
appropriate honors to the memory of the
CONFEDERATE DEAD.
During the heavy Smelling of the city on
the 4th of July, 1864, the Library building,
being conspicuous object, was struck by
from twenty to twenty-five shells, which
almost made wreck of the roof and upper
story. This has been, some time since, re-
paired; but owing to the pressure of the
times, and the necessity of appropriating
the revenues of the institution to the pay
ment of its debts, it has not been practi-
cable to obtain supply ofnew books. To
meet this want was the special object of
the meeting above referred to.
The attendance was not as numerous as
could have been desired; so that after Or
ganizing the meeting adjourned to Tues
day evening next, when there is reason to
hope there will be large assemblage. 1t
may be confidently said of the ladies of the
Cockade that they never undertake any
thing without carrying it through trium-
phantly.
The committee of citizens appointed by
the colored congregation Of Harrison-street
Church to solicit subscriptions for the reStO-
ration of their temple, recently burned,
commenced the work yesterday, and met
with eminent success. Reuben Ragland,
ESD, headed the list with five hundred dol
lars, and number of other gentlemen fol-
lowed ut the rate of one hundred and fifty
dollars, one hundred dollars, fifty dollars,
twenty five dollars, and SO on, according
to their respective ability.
As the day of the municipal election APP
proaches-which is Monday next-the ex-
element visibly increases. At almost any
time, squads of gentlemen may be seen at
"Corling's corner" discussing the merits
Of the several candidates. As l have pre-
viously stated, there are three aspirants for
the Mayoralty, namely: Mr.. Collier, Mr..
Dodson, and Major Lyon. They are all
highly respectable gentlemen, and doubt
less well qualified for performing the duties
of the office. For the last six months Mr..
Dodson has been prominently before the
public in the capacity ofJudge ofthe Freed
mems Court, to which position he was
elected by the Common Council. He has
acquitted himself of its duties to the entire
satisfaction Of both the white and colorcd
population. 1t has been stated within a
few days, on the highest authority, that in
case Of his election the Bureau would be
willing to transfer its jurisdiction to him
and close its doors. & EsJttg !.
We have several attractions this week
In the way Of lectures. Last night, w.
Gordon McCabe, ESQ.,, delivered one at
] Library Hall to very Intellectual audi
ence, on the subject Of Muscular Christi
anity.." 1t was very fine effort Mr..
McCabe was an officer in the Confederate
States army, where he won high distinc
tion for his gallantry. If any one should
be at q loss in regard to the significance Of
the subject, he may acquaint himself by
reading Tom Browns School Days" and
Charles Kingsley's novels.
The, REV. DR.. Samson commences a series
Of lectures at the Washington street Pres
byterian Church this evening for the bene-
ft of the First Baptist congregation, who
are raising funds to rebuild their church.
He is distinguished divine, and an elo-
quent speaker. SNowDEN.