The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-25

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Dr. BAaBY' LECTCRE.-It was q high trl-
butte of rcspactl which the House OF 'LegiS
lature paid TO this gentleman in Offering their
chamber 10 him for q repetition Of his lecture,
A high compliment, but well-deservcd one.
The lecture is not only marked by force and
fire, but it is peryaded by spirit so lovingly,
SO enthusiastically Nirginian, that it merits
respect at the hands OF the Representatives OF
Virginia.
Notwithstanding It's uatractive title
Bacon and Greens"-the lecture delivered
last night is 4 fine one. It's matter, and the
manner III which it is expressed, entitle it to
more dignited name From beginning .
end, mirth and sentiment are blended-Souc-
times one predominating, sometimes the other;
the former Of every sort, from the quiet, Keen
edged stroke of dry wit 10 the irresistible
humor that makes you laugh and laughs with
you. Some of the touches from Naturc-rather
caricature than Characteristic are so broad
as 10 approach the verge OF farce, but they
stop ,rithin that verge
But the lecture does more than merely
amuse. All through it runs, like silver
thread, q genuine love and admiration of "Old
Virginia. that comes like q warning and
lesson to the age that is so rapidly effacing her
venerated landmarks. This lesson does not
come in heavy didactic style, or in the shape
of an obvious moral at the end but one feels
when he has heard it that he has gathered from
the whole something to remember. all Nir-
ginians should hear il.
Or. Bagby has delighted Lynchburg and
Richmond with his lecture. Petersburg, Nor.
folk and all the other towns ought, in fairness,
TO have also an opportunity OF hearing 1t.
THa New RIcHNoyD THEATRE has begun 4
new existence. MeSsrs. Grau 4 Bricken, the
lessees, have engaged n fine stock company,
refltted the scenery, properties, etc, and are
now prepared TO give series OF dramatic
entertainments well deserving the cordial sup
port of the Richmond public.
We are now TO have good acting. Ihe days
of bear batting, of rant and fustian, and
maudlin inanity, are passed away. Terrific
combats, two up and one down, 10 SLOW
music-hghts have down. are 10 be seen no
more but we are to have in lieu OF these the
plays of Shakespeare and the later dramatists
presented in n manner that people OF taste can
enjoy.
The opening play, "The Stranger" was
given last night in capital style. The play, so
touching and pathetic, gave full scope to the
powers of the talented company which per-
formed 1t.
Notwithstanding the bad state Of the
weather, the house was moderately well filled
Tomorrow evening Bulwer's beautiful play,
"The Lady of Lyons" will be performed,
which will doubtless draw crowded mouse.
ABOUT THE WEATHER.-Snow one day, rain
the next, and who can predict what will fol-
low on the thirdH Yesterday was really one
of the most disagreeable days OF this DIS
agreeable season, and he whose business kept
him on the streets for any long period OF time
!
many made haste 10 relieve Temporarily only
| by quaffs Of hot whisky punch or apple toddy
| If he had no umbrella like some we know or
! overshoes or oyercoat, 0ike many unhappy
| individually then his case was desperate In the
| extreme and deserving of all commiseratlon
| We sigh for the soft balmy breezes and bright
skies Of Spring, and (thank Heaven , they are
not far off.
| SELr-PRorEcTIoy.--Some years ago, when
garroting was a fashionable amusement In
| London, Punch advised his readers 10 wear
brass collars, with teeth like saw, as sure
preventive against the embrace Of the rascaIs'
| II strikes US that better means OF protection
| is trusty revolver, well loaded and capped.
| A few discharges from an instrument OF TINS
kind, If il does not bring down the game, ls
| very apt 10 make the garroters take 10 ther
heels. Tryit.
| MEETING IN MONROE WARD.--The citizens OF
| Monroe Ward are requested 10 meet TINS
| evening at Mr.. L. Laube's, corner OF FIRST
and Broad streets, for the purpose OF forming
! a club 10 have bearing upon the spring cleo
| tions. A full attendance is invoked, as IL Is
expected that the action of the meeting VIII
| call forth a response from the other wards
See advertisement.
OWL WARRAETs.-Thnrsdayh has heretofore
/ been set apart by the Mayor for the trlal OF
civil warrants; but parties interested Will take
notice that Saturday will henceforth be deNo-
| ted TO this business.