The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-20

DISSERTATION OF THE GRAVES n THE
CEMETERIES OF RICHMOXD.-Attcntion has
already been called in the columns OF this
paper to the manner in which the graves
at HOLLYWOOD, Shockoe, and lakewood bu-
rying-groundS are constantly stripped OF
the flowers and evcrgreenS with which
they have been adorned. Again and again
have flowers been placed in private lots only
to be torn up and stolen within week
from the day upon which they were plant
ed, and yet no steps have been taken to
remedy the evil OF which our citizens so
Justly complain. 1t may not be practica-
bic to prevent worthless white people and
differing negroes from climbing over fences
and walls, and it may not be possible, with
ont an expensive system OF police, to eX-
clude all persons but those who enter
through the regular gates; but plan may
be adopted which will to great extent
save our cemeteries from dcsecration and
make him who rObs the dead liable TO
summary detection and punishment.
In the cities of the north it is customary
to admit into a cemetery no person who Is
not provided with a regular ticket OF en-
trance. These tickets are given to all
owners of cemetery lots, and in any other
cases where the privilege is sure not to be
abused. This system should be adopted
here. A ticket can be issued to every lot
owner to admit himself and tamily-and
other citizens of good standing should be
allowed the same privilege upon payment
of a small fee. This plan will make the
flower rstealerS more cautious, because
every visitor will be known TO the gate
keeper; and it will at the same time pre-
! vent our beautiful cemetery OF hollywood
| from being converted on Sunday afternoon
| into a scene more like huge picnic or
| beer garden than the last home Of our dead.
1t is to be presumed that the Hollywood
Cemetery Company will be willing to
adopt the plan proposed, and We urge upon
the Council the importance OF issuing at
once orders TO the same effect with regard
to those cemeteries over which they have
control. The question is one in which
nearly every person in this community has
deep interest, and we hope that prompt
ness of action in preserving our graves
from sacilegious hands will prove that the
Council is still willing to redress griev-
anccs, and that private corporation IS not
deaf to the remonstrances OF those who
afford it support.
NATIONAL BANK OF VIRGINIA.-Abner +
Harvey, Esq, of the firm OF Harveys :
Williams, was on yesterday elected Presi
dent of the National Bank of Virginia, il
place of Mr.. S. 7. Suit, resigned. Th'
Directors could not have made better Sc
lection, or one which will give greater SAT
isfaction to the stockholders and customer
of the bank than Mr.. Harvey, who is know
in our community and throughout tn
State as an able tinancier and true Vir
ginia gentleman. With Mr.. Harvey a
president, Mr.. J. B. Morton as cashier, an'
the other courteous and accommodatin
gentlemen connected with this bank,
will continue to receive, as itwell deserves
large share of the public favor.
THE TABLEAUX OF THE OAKw0OD MEMO
RIAL ASsoCIATIoN.-ln one OF our city con
temporares on yesterday the followin
J statement appears in relation to the IA
bleaux to be presented at the Theatre o
Thursday and Friday by the ladies of thi
| Association "Mr. Dufeld, the lessee an
manager, gives the use of the editice ire
of charge" As We are informed, tn'
statement is in error, the managers OF tn
Association being charged forty doaarS 10
each night upon which the Theatre Is use
for public representations. No commen
, will here be necessary. ANY actual outla
for gas or other purposes should be paid
but few men would desire to make none
5 ont of an association for honoring the Con
federate dead and preserving their grave
from oblivion. The friends Of the falle
soldier will always be remembered, an
. those who are opposed to him in death vi
not soon be forgotten.