The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-01

LOSAL VIA i i LIOCs
MERTrxG IN JEFFERSON wARD.-A meeting
Of the citizen Of Jefferson Ward was held in
the hall over the First Market last evening.
The meeting was called to order by MIR.
Mitchell, on whose motion Mr. John T. vii.
SON was called TO the Chair. Mr.. John o. Tay-
lor was appointed Secretary. Mr. Robert F.
Morriss was called upon to state the object of
the meeting. To this end Mr.. Morriss read
the resolutions adopted by the meeting in Mon.
roe ward, and made few pertinent remarks.
Mr.. Mitchell moved that the resolutions
adopted by the citizens of Monroe Ward be
adopted by the citizens Of Jefferson Ward,
which motion was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. N. M. Lee was called to the stand and
made few very able remarks.
Bill Brown was called to the stand, and,
being animated with the "spirit I" Of the occa-
sion, made some exceedingly lucid (s) remarks,
winding up by the nomination OF Joe Mayo for
the next Mayor.
Mr.. Danner was called upon and took the
stand but being unable to "define his posi-.
tion," gave away to Mr.. Archer Hughes.
Mr.. Hughes spoke for some moments, con-
tras ting the present city government with that
of years ago. He deprecated the errors exist
ing in the present government, and urged the
necessity of some change,
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
LECTURE AT THE House OF DRLEaATEs.-
Judge NJ +. Conway delivered lecture last
night in the Chamber of the House Of Dele
The lecturer contended that the Southern
States had never been out Of the Union, and
that when resistance ceased and the war was
ended, they were entitled to all their old
rights under the Constitution. He quoted
from the speeches of Sumner and Stevens on
reconstruction, and condemned their course
as one tending to throw the whole country
into Il condition of chaos. In conclusion, he
explained and defended the Presidential
policy and recommended his cordial and hearty
hv Of SOuth. Ab0Ot
one hundred persons were present at the
lecture, a good many of whom left during Its
progress, while several.worthy gentlemen evil
IDENTIFY thought that they were in church. The
proceedings were conducted very quietly, and
there was nothing in the manner or method
of the lecturer to excite the slightest enthusi-
asm, although the subject itself is one in
which we all feel the deepest interest.
THE BALLARD HOUSE FORGERY CAsE.-C. +.
Fairbanks, q genteel looking young man, was
on Yesterday arraigned before Justice Reg
nault on charge Of forging the name OF Noah
Walker & Co. in two instances.
Mr.. Richardson, clerk with Noah Walker
Co., testified that the two checks which mad
been presented by the prisoner were forgeries:
Mr.. Atkinson, q clerk at the SpotSwood
Hotel, testified that on Friday last, between J
and O'clock the prisoner, who had registered
himself as G.. Il. Stanley, presented check on
Noah Walker & Co. for sixty eight dollars,
which he cashed for him
fed that on Friday, at a quarter to o clock in
the afternoon, the prisoner presented a check
for fifty-six dollars on Noah Walker 20. to
him, which he declined to cash until he could
see Mr.. Maine. Mr.. Maine told him to cash 1t:
He cashed it at about o'clock that evening.
On Saturday he found out that the check was
a forgery The case was sent on for further
trial before the Hastings Court.
THE DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE Poor.
my nht1innn MpSgrS. H..
Davies Sons, and the principal book stores
in this city, for the dramatic performance 70
be given at the Theatre on Monday night next,
in aid Of the Association for the relief OF the
poor of this city. large number OF tickets
have already been sold and the character OF
the entertainment will be such rs to attract
even those least inclined to visit place OF
public amusement. Several well known 1aVo-
rites on the Richmond dramatic stage nave
volunteered their services, and it is suggested
that the management obtain, If possible, the
cooperation of the talented c0medtenne VINO
won such general applause during the regime
of Messrs. Grau 4 Bricken. The performance
of the evening must be made as high III cha-
racter and rs interesting rs practicable there
must then be full house, and the poor OF Rlch-
mond will have cause to bless once more the
generous hearted citizens OF this city
FEAST OF PuRIM. - The Feast of Purim,
which is annually celebrated by the Israelites,
in commemoration of the fasting OF queen
Esther Tor tnrte uly IO sdNc tnc hcuiOW Poo
pie from death, rs recorded in the book OF
Esther, was commenced on yesterday, and Will
continue for about week. The first day Is
strict fast, but to-day presents OF cakes ana
fruits will be generally interchanged, ana the
season will be one Of funmingled Joy ana THANKS
giving grand ball will be given tonight AT
the Ballard House, and the Israelites in this
city are making every preparation to ENJOY the
time -honorod feast in a becoming manner.
There were services last evening at the diner
ent Synagogues, and there will also be services
there this morning.
FREEpNEN's RIGHTS. s.-William Green was on
YES terday arrested in the county by Constable
Cole by order of Lieutenant Townsend, OF
the Freedmen's Bureau, for whipping negro,
who called him q - rebel son OF -. he
was arraigned before the Freedmen.s court.
Lieutenant Townsend was in favor OF dismiss
inc Mr.. Green, as the provocation was sum.
cient to induce the assault. A brother oincer,
however, objected, on the ground that the
negro was smaller man than Green. Where-
upon the defendant was held to bail III the
sum of one hundred dollars for his future good
behavior.
THE POLICE FoRcE.-The city police force
have now been reduced to the authorized
standard Of one hundred privates ana ser.
| geants exclusive of the chief and omcers. IL
| is expected that this, as regular standing
force. will be sufficient TO maintain good order
| in the CITY: and in the event Of any emergency
| arising, the Mayor has the authority OF the
| Council to appoint such an additional number
| of police for temporary purposes rs ne, In his
discretion, may consider necessary.
| NOISY Crowd. Yesterday afternoon Police.
man Kennedy, of the upper ward, proceeded
/ =. ..o.t Tohn Kavton and Andrew Kelly, two