The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-04
FROM MANCHESTER.

FREE FIGW.--A general skirmish took
place Yesterday morning in the lower part
of the town, in which some dozen or more
persons were engaged, and several very
roughly handled. We did not learn the
origin of the difficulty one account was,
that the difficulty was among some of the
Yankees at work on the Danville bridge;
and another, that it was between some Of
said workmen and the "Lower Bowery
BOYS" as they style themselves. No arrests
were made. We wish, for the credit Of the
town, that a few more day police could be
added, and the recurrence of such disgust
ing scenes on the Sabbath might be pre-
vented.
IIoyoRs To THE DEAD.-A meeting will
be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday
night to make preparations to pay some
tribute of respect to the graves OF the
Confederate dead who are buried near this
place. This call is made at the request OF
Captain W. /. Clopton, Fayette Artillery;
Captain +. +. Gibbs, Of the Manchester
Artillery: S. Smith, Jones's Chesterfield
Troop, and Lieutenant +. j. Mum and
James 4. Gentry, of the Manchester
Elliott Greys. Let our people turn out in
force.
Trustees MEETING.-Aregular meeting
will be held at the Town Hall on Wednes-
day night. 4 full attendance is re-
qucstcd. The citizens generally are also
invited to be present. Ina few days We
shall publish all the business of Importance
transacted at the last two meetings, cir
cumstanccs beyond our control having
prevented their publication sooner.
ODD FELLows.-ITcnderson Lodge, No.
l05, Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
will meet tonight, and the attendance Of
every member il requested. The lodge II
in very good condition.
ANOTHER FEsTIyAL.-The ladies attached
to the Baptist church intend giving atestiyal
and a concert, to commence on the 18th OF
this month and as they are expertsin such
matters, something rich, racy, and rare may
he expected. We had the pleasure OF hear
ing them rehearse portion of their pro-
gramme (which is very select One) on
Saturday afternoon, and confess that We
were more than pleased. Much credit Is
due The Rev. Mr.. Hatcher and DR.. Chlles
for the proficiency of the class. The pro-
ceeds of the entertainment arc to be de-
voted to repairing the church and ~ the
committee having the matter in charge VIII
wait on our citizens during the present
week, we solicit for them generous reccp-
| tion.
SABBATH ScHooIs.-Thcre is just now
verv decided spirit of emulation, without
envy. going ON at the Baptist Church be-
t,y.sn the males and the females, IS to
which shall have the largest number Of
scholars. Up to this time the boys are the
victors, hut the girls are sanguine Of sue
cess. On every Sabbath, short addresses Of
encouragement are delivered TO each party
by their respective champions, and . great
deal Of spirit and good feeling is mani
tested. Both the Baptist and the Metho-
dist schools are in very flourishing condi-
ton, but there are still great many little
children who do not attend school, and .
great many are kept away for the want Of
, clothes TO wear and We trust that some Of
our wealthy and benevolent citizens Will
hunt then, up and try and aid them; and
We are confident that ii any children %
situated will speak to either Of our wor-
thy pastors that they will try and make
some provision for them. s.t
The PmLoLo0IASs arc still alive and
kicking, their membership having been
largely increased lately, and the cry y
still they come. They are anxious, now;
ever, to receive any young man o. eoou
moral character who feels desire TOT men.
tai Improvement. They intend having
nublic demonstration shortly, when soDS
IF thsir "big guns" will hold iorsn, 80
will doubtless greatly edify ana a'ssn
tho natives. 1st