The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-04-25

FUNERAL OF REV. DIR. l.. NJ. LEE.-On
Sunday afternoon a large congregation as
Sembled in Centenary church to pay honor
to the memory OF this deceased minister.
| The body. Immediately after its arrival
| from Ashland, was conveyed TO the lecture
room OF the church, and was visited by
many friends and acquaintanceS. The
casket, tastefully adorned with a choice Sc
lection OF flowers, was then borne to the
audience-rOOm above, the pastors OF the
several Methodist churches in the city act
ing as pall-bearers.
Rev. j. W. Bledsoe, Rev. J. j. Lafferty,
and Rev. W. g. Starr assisted the pastor in
rendering the solemn and impressive ser
vice for the dead.
Rev. p. A. Peterson then read a bio
graphical sketch, giving in condensed form
the leading events which gave prominence
to the life and ministerial career OF the de-
ceased.
DR.. N. W. Bennett spoke OF the closing
scene in the death-chamber when the spirit
of the good man took its flight to the un-
seen land. He referred, with much feel
ing, to recent conversations which have left
behind the unquestioned assurance that the
absent one has entered into rest.
! DIR. Il. n. Sledd. in u brief address allu-
ded 10 the last words, spoken at the very
moment OF departure "My work is done {;
Law me down." That work was viyidly de-
| hneatcd. and the result OF such we'll
spent life was presented in 4 style both
| forcible and attractive.
The remains were then born TO Holly
wood cemetery, accompanied by large
lconcourse of friends. Rev. John NJ.
Saunders and Rev. b. +. Woodward read
the ritual OF the burial service.
! After the body had been lowered into its
last resting place, the Methodist preacher
present began to sing
"Jesus lover OF MY soul
| Let me 10 thy bosom fly"
The group which had gathered around
the grave Joined in the song, and many
eyes were wet with tears.
The music died away plaintiyely under
the branches Of the trees. Friends and
relatives slowly dispersed, and the body
OF the old hero was left to rest in peace
until the resurrection Of the Just.
POLICE COuRT.-The following cases
were disposed OF yesterday:
Margaret Morris (colored), charged with
stealing one pair Of shoes-the property OF
George Douglas-was committed TO Jail for
thirty days.
Edward Sally (colored), charged with
using prOfane language in the bar-room Of
NJ. Carmody, was fined $3.50.
Jordan Taylor (colored), an escaped luna
tic, was sent back to the Central Lunatic
Asylum.
John White (colored), charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was fined $40.
John Williams (colOred), charged with
being drunk, was fined 81.
George Washington (colored), charged
with feloniously cutting James Monroe
with knife, was sent on TO the grand jury.
William j. Faudree, charged with being
drunk and disorderly and assaulting James
Lewis in the street, was fined $3.50.
Kingston Clare (colored), charged with
being drunk, was fined 81.
Richard Cary and William Morton (both
colored), charged with fighting in the street,
were fined s. each.
Byrd Haskins (colored), charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was fined $40.
/ G.. w. McGruder (colored), charged
with being drunk and disorderly i'm the
street, was fined $2.
Mary Knight (colored), charged with
abusing Jennie Booker, was required to
give surety for her good behavior.
Jennie Booker (colored), charged with
cursing and abusing Mary Knight, MAS
required to give surety for her good beha-
| yior.
John Il. Glasco (colorcd), charged with
assaulting and 5eating Lewis Jefferson,
was fined $40 and s.,nfenced to five days
imprisonment In Jail. Appeal was taken
| 70 the Hastings Court.