The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-30

m0Otcd question Wh 'tncf cala ~fty
was not within lec.i1g OF legal bounds
Of his rights IN not having the patient
Thrust upon him nolens Uoiens. A violent
rain commencing 10 descend I'm the mean
time, shelter had 10 be improytsed, under
which the patient was kept during the
night, and probably without damage TO
him; but the next morning, while the law
OF the matter was being looked into, the
patient decided to await the result OF mat
ters no longer, and escaped to the woods,
evidently with the intention OF getting back
home az speedily as possible. The news OF
his escape created some uneasincss lest ne
should spread the disease, but II was early
reported by some parties that they saw
man answering his description carrying an
improyIsed signal, and who cautioned them
not to approach him, which fact proved
that the party was very thoughtful ana
prudent. The man reached home at night
fall, after q days travel OF seven or eight
miles, where the county physician found
him the next morning in feeble condition.
IL il said that he left home willingly-was
not forced TO go 10 The hospital; but he evil
IDENTITY did not anticipate meeting with so
cold q reception upon his arrival at that in
stitution.
The boys here were undisturbed in their
pyrotecuic celebration OF Christmas; for the
Mayor, remembering that he was once a
boy himself Regardless Of how long ago
that may have been), wished them to have
one day Of unalloyed pleasure and fun !;
and the Mayor was right. But there was
one thing that he exhibited his adherence
OF in very firm manner, as will hereinaf-
tcrappear. Too much indulgence in the
ardent characterized several personages,
and set the tongue OF o colored individual
TO running at such a rate rs to necessitate
the town sergeant's requesting him to de-
mean himself with more dccorum on the
public tbOroughiare. Some latitude was
allowed on account Of the day being recog-
nized as a general day of mirth, &c., but
the sergeant thought this party was tran
scending proper bounds, and hence his in
reference. The officers warning was
needed by the offender only by an insult
ing remark, which occasioned the for
mer's trying to lead the latter TO Jail. The
offender became manageable, when our
diminutve but plucky sergeant made a
muscular display, but came out second best
and at the bottom, friends OF the offender
interfering in his behalf and putting the
officer at disadvantage. The offenders
friends took him from the officer and con-
viewed him home, but soon Mayor Pendle-
ton appeared upon the scene, ard soon had
the names OF all offenders. Result: Chief
offender fined 80 and sent TO Jail for thirty
DAYS, another fined $40, and two others s.
each. Mayor Pendleton, who is none other
than the genial, whole-souled junior part
ner Of the old firm Of Hunter Il Pendleton,
who but few years ago conducted the ST..
Claire Hotel, in Richmond, has been in
office only a very short while, but his
iirmness in the execution OF the law is COM
mendable, and will result in its being more
respected than ever before. He knows, too,
when TO temper his Justice with mercy.
The new town Council elected in No
vember) have commenced overhauling
streets, walks, &C., and our public thor
oughfare, which once at nights made one
sigh for the pickering taper OF Diogones TO
guide his feet from mud-puddleS and gut
tiers. is now lighted up every night that fair
LIMA does not shed her sombre light upon
us.
There was an entertainment here last
night, consisting Of tableallX and dramas,
given By several young ladies and gentle
men of the town, the proceeds OF which
were given to the Ladies' Sewing Society
of the Baptist church. The courthouse
building Jour only public hall) was filed to
OVERLOOKING with the beauty and intelli-
gence OF old Louisa, and the actors received
their due merit of applause. supper was
served in an adjoining room by dainty
hands, and many repaired thithcr to Gre
fresh the inner man." being served with
tempting morsels. About $40 was realized,
and the net proceeds will be over $50.
ALIQUIS.