The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-06-19

MEETING OF THE ALUMNI OF RICHMOND
CoLLEGE.-The annual meeting OF the So
ciety of the Alumni of Richmond College
was held last night st the College. The
alumni came into the College at 81 O'Clock,
where were gathered, despite the threaten
ing weather, Il goodly company OF the fair
and brave.
On the platform were Drs. j. 3. Jetcr, j.
W. NJ. Williams OF Baltimore, the orator
OF the evening, and the president OF the
Society, DR.. W. D. Thomas, Of Norfolk.
DR.. Thomas introduced to the audi
ence the orator of the evening, Hon.
F. NJ. McMullen, OF Greene. Mr.. Nc
Mullen announced as bis theme, "Truth
and Her Triumphs.'' After making
some illusions to his former association
with the college, and paying fitting tribute
to its former president, DR.. r. Ryland,
eliciting hearty applause, he proceeded to
develop his subject-frst, by citing exam
pies OF heroic daring and achievement under
the banner of truth; second, by describing
agencies which will further the march OF
truth.
The orator spoke with manuscript be-
fore him, yet seemed to be so familiar with
the matter as not to be obliged to read it
closely. He spoke with great deal Of self
possession, and followed the lines Of
thought opened by his subject for over an
hour and half, interrupted now and then
by cheers.
that the rain, which had frequently divert
ed their attention from the speaker, had suf-
ficiently abated so that they could reach
home without serious drenching.
WALKER LIGHT GUARD-ANNCAL ELEC-
TIoN OF OFFICEEs.-The annual election OF
nop.commissioned officers Of the Walker
Light Guard Company b was held at their
armory last night. Lieutenant E. D. Starke
rendered his resignation rs first lieutenant
on account OF his health, and Second Lieu
tenant II. G. Jones was promoted first lieu
tenant, and First Sergeant ". r. Burgess
second lieutenant. -
Other officers were elected as follows: j.
T., Stratton, first sergeant; John Bowers,
Jr., second sergeant; j. II. Derbyshire,
third sergeant; A. A. Warren, fourth ser
seant; A. B.. Bigelow, fifth sergeant; n.
r. Pace, color-sergeant; j. T. Bargamln,
first corporal; Fl. Mesler, second corporal;
John Hinchman, third corporal; w. Il.
Goodwin, fourth corporal. Forty-tWo bal
lots were cast.
This is one OF the crack companies OF the
regiment, and is recruiting very rapidly.
The company now numbers sixty good men
on its roll.
POLICE Court, YEsTERDAY-JaStiee John
j. Cru!chfeld preSiding.-The following
were fined: John James Washington (co-
loredl. charged with being drunk and beat
inc Belle Goodman, 81; Lizzie Lewis
icoIored), charged with striking William
Spencer with a rock, $40; Alex. Deane
fcolored), disorderly, S5; Jesse Washington
icolored), disorderly, g.; Emma winston
fcolored), diserderly in market, ~.
Ellen Taylor, Hattie James, ChanY Camp
hell. German West, Reuben johnson, and
William Jackson tcolored(, women OF bad
repute. were sent to Jail In default OF
surety for three months.
Dominica Geranda was charged Win
stealing an organ OF the value OF Slao, the
nroperty OF Vincent Morano. Accused
was brought here from Norfolk, and 1t
seems that there is no good ground 10 pe.
Iieye him guilty as charged. Case continued
until Goth. Bailed in $500.
r. Evans (colored) was acquitted OF the
charge OF stealing onions from +. hranger.
Maggie Wilson (white) was required to
o;Ue security in the sum OF $50 to be OF
99ond behavior towards Harriet N. Sparks
and others. Committed to jail IN default.
T II Harris, charged with trespassing
MN, the Dremises OF Sol. IL John Gross,
and assaulting John Gross, was nnsd Slo
and On ren,,ired to give security. Appeal taken
to the Hastings Court. Connli''l.eu se.' ~ aais
In default OF bail. . ,,.a
= fnhn EVANS fcoIored) was required to give
.eenrity for Slo0 TO be Of good behavior.