The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-24

LOCAL MATTERS.
JAMES RIvER-IIGH WATER. But No
PRESENT DANGER or A BIG FREsHET.-At
10 o'clock last night at Mayo's bridge the
river was about seven or eight feet above
Iow-water mark, and still rising, though
there Were no apprehensions felt OF serious
consequences. 1t will take a great deal
more water than the late rains will afford
to do any great damage here at Richmond.
/ The river water is, of course. very muddy,
and the article furnished from the city
reservoirs is by no means inviting, but our
people have long ago recOnciled themselves
TO the idea that il looks worse than it
really is.
The following telcgrams give the cOndi-
ton OF the river and Of the weather along
the line OF the Richmond and Allegheny
railroad at $3.50 O'Clock yesterday evening
Williams0n's: Cloudy and cool. River
has fallen one foot since noon.
Lexington: Clear and cold. North river
has fallen three inches since noon, and is
still falling.
Balcony Falls: Clear and windy. River
has risen one inch since noon.
Lynchburg: Weather clear. River has
risen two inches since noon.
Mouth Of Tye River: At G:1S the river
was six feet nine inches higher than the
low-water mark Of last fall, and has fallen
one inch since noon.
Columbia: Rivanna river is at a stand.
The accident TO the Richmond and Ale
ghany railroad bridge across Tye river
caused bv a scow floating down and
striking the trestle-work-wil be repaired
as soon rs the water subsidies little. pro-
badly to-day. \ large force and ample ma
terial are on hand to make quick work OF
it, For the present passengers and bag
gage are transferred over the trestle. At
all other points the road is in good working
order.
The rainfall OF Thursday here amounted
to 3:0l inches.
TIE RIGHTS OF YOUTH-A PROCLAMA-
TION BY TIE MAYOR.-MayOr Darlington
has issued a proclamation, addressed chiefly
10 the youth OF the city. in which he saws:
"They will be allowed this year to have
'lots OF fun with fireworks, horns, and
other innocent amuscmentS. ! again re-
quest them not TO annoy the sick 10y noises
near such. and not to endanger life or pro-
pertv by throwing pop-crackers or other
things at persons or vehicles passing, but
show that they can have frolic and yet do
no damage.
q am so confident that they will behave
nicely and properly that | would almost lie
willing to let the police retire that day but
for the fear OF bad conduct from some and
needed protection 10 others OF the larger
specimens of humanity who may take
on too much for that occasion. | desire
distinctly TO say that my permission for the
innocent amusement OF the little ones
must not be construed rs any license for
Use OF or carrying firearms, nor for any
riotous or diSorderly conduct OF the larger
/ folks. to whose department the police are
directed to give due attention and restraint.
Monday is the day to be observed as
/ Christmas, and call on the Titles folks not
/ TO let their impulses overcome their sense
OF propriety before that time. and espe-
cially that they will 'ObseTvc the Sabbath
dav to keep il holy and waiting patiently
/ for Monday, that they will regard it rs their
| day and enjoy it fIlly. | appeal TO the
citizens to be lenient TO the young folks, to
aid in their cniOymentS. to bear with any
seeming annoyance, and to remember that
they have only this one day for theiramuse-
mcnt, while the grown ones have all the
other days OF the year"
/ In conclusion the Mayor says he will be
/ glad to see the little folks" at his Office
/ between u and O'Clock Monday.
MARRIAGE OF Son OF WILLIAM Il.
/ IsAACs. ESQ. IN CALTORNIA.-Tbe Oak
/ land (Cal) papers OF December 10Th an
nounce the marriage Of John d. lsaacs,
/ ESQ. son Of Mr.. w. b. Isaacs OF this city.
/ The following is one OF the accounts:
The marriage OF John ID. IsaacS and Miss
/ +. l.. Collins, which occurred last Tues
day at II. Paurs church, was an event in
the society circles OF Oakland, the contract
inc partics being well known in this COM
munity, and highly esteemed for their
many attractive traits OF character. \
/ large number OF invited guests assem-
bIed at the church at noon, and
at about half-past II o'clock the mel
low strains Of the wedding march
announced the arrival OF the bridal party.
/ They entered the church in the following
order: Miss Grace Collins, sister OF the
bride. and Frank +. lsaacs, brother OF the
groom: J. Il. Whitney and Mrs. Il. y.
Mackie: J. ID. IsaacS, the groom, and Mrs.
Collins: Joseph II. English and Miss Col
lins. the bride. The ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. Hobart Chetwood, was
in accordance with the form OF the Episco-
pal Church. The bride WAS attired in an
English wedding-dreSs Of white satin, with
nuns yelling, trimmed with lace and dow-
ers: the bonnet, OF white lace, matching
the costume.
After the ceremony the wedding party
proceeded to the residence OF Mrs. Captain
Watson. where they partook OF sumptu-
IL
tions TO the happy couple.
Mr.. ISaacs is the son OF William B.
Isaacs. OF Richmond, Va. lie is chief
draughtsman in the bridge and building
department Of the Central Pacihc Railroad
Company. Mrs. Isaacs is niece OF Mrs.
f. a. Mackie, OF this city, and Is hlShly
accomplished and estimable young lady.
Numerous elegant and costly presents
were received by the newly-married couple.
They left for the East during the AFTERNOON,
and will be absent about six weeks, spend
ing the holiday season at the home OF lhe
bridegroom's parents, in Richmond; aiter
which they will continue their wedding
tour through Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, and Boston, visiting and receiving
their numerous friends. They will return
by the southern route, and take up their
residence permanently in Oakland.
FLOUR SHIPMENT TO BAHA.-Ihe Alhcri-
can schooner Manuel K. Cuza, ;. ;. Bayles
master. 29S tons, cleared from the custom
house yesterday for Bahia, Brazil, with
3.475 barrels -four, shipped by the Gallego
Manufacturing Company, and valued al
$26,OSS.
4. -.
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