The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-09

FROM MANCHESTER.
THE BAPTIST CONCERT AND FESTIVAL
From the preparations being made, we are
OF the opinion that this affair will bc big
thing. Their platform has been completed,
and is one upon which right-minded
persons may plant themselves with i'm
punitv. On yesterday we believe 1t had
but few supporters, but now being com
plctcd, and the labor over, it has greatly
increased in popularity. To-day fairy
fingers are busy decorating the building
with wrcaths, flowers, and eycrgreens;
and when completed it will no doubt
reflect great credit on all concerned. The
concert takes place on Tuesday night; and
the class, already proficient, are working
like Troians To perfect themselves In some
difficult and exceedingly beautiful pieces.
There will be solos, an address, and various
other attractions for the lovers of the beau
,iful, and host of good things for the ac-
commodation of the inner man. The teS-
tival will be continued for several nights;
and if one half of the bill of fare which
we have seen is served, we are afraid We
shall die of gout before the festival is over.
As the church is in need of funds, and the
movers of the concert and festival have
laborcd very asSiduouSly, we trust that
their efforts will be crowned with abundant
success.
MrNsTRELEY.-Thc burnt cork opera is
in full blast ut Ashlcigh House, on Hull
street. We attended last evening, by spe-
cal invitation, and an unusual bill was
gotten up for our especial benefit. All OF
IN
very excellent that We know OF no name
that will sufficiently indicate their superb
oritv unless We designate them as comets.
Give them call.
BErLIGEREST.-Sukc Hamilton and
Lucy Luckcl, two romantically-nam
cbos from that odoriterous abode OF bliss the
cotton factory kitchen, were arrested 10y
Constable Blunt for indulging i'll the illegal
pastime Of wool-pulling and scratching.
Justice HANCOCK discharged them with an
admoniton. This paradise of lazy, worth
HisSs negro thieves and vagabonds Is an IN
tonulblc nuisance, and for the good OF the
public Yc would like to see it clcanscd Of
its present inmates.
BUILDING FrSD DAsSoCIATI0N.-This body
met Thursday night at the office of DIR. l..
K. Chilcs, and we learn from the secretary
that most of the shares have been taken,
and that it is in very tiourishlng condl--
tion. Those wishing to subscribe can leave
their names with McsSrs. Burnett Morrl-
sctt, Hull street.
R.xAwaY Considerable excitement
was occasoncd along our usually quiet
thorOughfare yesterday evening by the
very fine speed which q ridcrlcss horse
n fn bn
vcuicucc and fear Of all the women and
children who happened to be promenadng
at that hour. We are poor judges OF horse
flesh and horse-timc, but we honestly be-
Iicvc that this nag could easily make his
mile in 2:4O on plank road. lie was
arrested in his wayward career without
anv material damage either TO himself or
anything else.
Ak AppEAL.-Will not one or both of
our Sabbath schools have 4 picnic this
,ummcrt They could be had at Il small
expense. and would be great recreation,
not only to the Juvenile population, but to
the older ones also. Plenty Of substantial
| food and a good days exercise in some
shady retreat, with few good addresses
to make the occasion more interesting,
would. we think, he beneficial to all con-
ccrncd.
! ATTENTION. volunteers of Man.
chester of all organizations are requested
| ia meet at the Town Hall tonight 1T
o'clock for the purpose of organizing int"
companics to assist in paying some tribute
of respect to their dead comrades whose
ashes rcposc near this place. The call Is
made at the request OF the Manchester
| which =
of all companies, classes, ana dehoh''n'-
tions. Let all attend. The business can
be attended to in an hour; ana - tIiele
an old soldier who will not devote one ho"r
t. this laudable undertaking. IL "iii cost
YOU nothing, and it is not intended 70 reor-
rtniZc volunteer companies, p"t Simply
sulads, for the purpose oi ehcios.lls anu
decorating and otherwise tcs'iis s'hg our
rrSpect for our iameh'cu "eao' in's'
n,n,,hors Of the Elliott Grcys 10 our GER
tain knowledge are buried near ihis place,
: and not even stone marks lhcir resting
place: and 10 this company (endeared TO
=. hv "a many pleasant "reminiscences, and
onr affection. for whom has been cemented
by the memory of our mutual pcrils and
privation>) We particularly appeal. Let
/ Them bc ss generous and devoted IN times
OF peace as they were courageous and self
sacrificing in the days Of grim-visagcd
war" There may be other Manchester
boys buried near Us but if so, We are all
| in ignorance of ii. But we wish all 10
attend and to assist 10 decorate the graves,
| not only of our own, but, above all, the
| resting place oil the gallant Palmettos VINO
/ brcathcd their last far from friends aha
home. Come one, come all.