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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

A SHOE STORE RoBBED.-On Tuesday night,
some time between seven and nine O'Clock, the
shoe store of F.. Holsinger, Oh Broad street,
between Third and Fourth, was broken into
through front window and robbed of pair
of Polish boots and some other articles. The
thief made his escape. and has not yet been
apprehended.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

A SHIP-YARD PLrXDERED.-The ship-yard
on the south side of James river, opposite
Rockets, was robbed on Tuesday night of
property amounting in sa1ue TO one thousand
dollars, as follows Fourteen kegs Ct nails,
four kegs Of competition spikes, a lot OF cop
per bars and five jack-screws. The safety
valves and oil cups were also taken from
steatn engine near the place. A citizen en-
gagged there thinks there must have been 1T
least forty men engaged In the robbery. On
the north side OF the river, where the articles
we're carried, the marks Of feet were plainly
traced.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY On Monday night an
unsuccessful attempt was made to break into
the house of Captain Thomas C.. Epps, at the
corner of First and Baker streets. Captain
Epps heard the noise and opened the door,
when the would be burglar hastily took his de-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.-FrOm and
after u-day the mail train on this road leaves
at a quarter before eight O'Clock every morn
ing, instead Of quarter past seven, As hereto
fore-thus allowing travellers half an hour
more time for sleep See notice of Snperin-
tenden1 WhitcOmb in another column.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

~ ThomoS j. EvonS.-Our fe1lOw=cittg
whose name heads this article Is candidate for
the HOUSE OF DELEGATES. II industry, palms,
taking, fidelity and Intelligence qualify man for
the position, then we know Of no man better quali-
fed than he. At time like this, when the statute
law Of the State Is to be generally revised, need
just such a man as he. He is fully competent for
such duty; man of accuracy, he IL entirely IA
milisr Hfsh the subject.
We satisfied that his fellow citizens appreci-
ate his fitness and worth, and have doubt what
ever of his election except the doubt that arises
from too great confidence OF success. Let those
who desire his election take the trouble to go ths
polls and in his election we shall secure the
vices Of practical and Efficient man. de ls--tde
JAMES wOODHors1. B.x. PARHAx.
M James Weodhsuse 4 CO.
glad to be able to their friends and
the public that they have resumed their old busi-
Hess under the firm and style Of
WOODHOUSE 4 PARHAM,
and have taken house ON
GOVERNOR (THIKrEExTH) STREET, FIRST DOOR
PROx MAIN.
They return their grateful thanks for the liberal
patronage extended to their house for more than
twenty years, and nope 10 merit ana receive coai-
tinuance Of it.
They will keep always in store good assort.
ment of
BOOKS, STATIONERY,
PIANO-FORTEs AND MUSIC,
to which they invite the attention OF all persons iu
want of such articles.
In connection with the above business they have
established 4
BOOK BINDERY AND BLANK BOOK MANUFAC.
TORY,
and having secured the services Of coon wORKNEx..
are prepared to do all work entrusted to them
promptly and AT reasonable rates.
Terms: Cash.
WOODHOUSE PARHAM
de l9-6t Governor stree
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

n8 Thomas j. Evans IL = candidate for the
seat in the HOUSE OF DELEGATES made vacant
by the death Of Littleton Tasewell, ESQ.,.
Dc ll-&An
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

The AMATEUR CONCERT at the art gallery at
tached to Davies's music store, ON Tuesday
night, was a pleasant affair. There were fine
solos, sophrano, contralto, tenor, baritone and
basso, seteral concerted pieces. and a chorus
from one Of Mozart's Masses. The music was
nearly all well sung, and the small company
who were invited appeared to enjoy it exceed
inSly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21
RC0LAL NOTT(yre

~ n. A. Ssar1lvaoe 10 . candidate To- ~
o0es Of ATTORNEY YOR THR RCOMMONWRArHM
FOR THK CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CRY o.
RICHMOND.
Yleetion Thsssasy, .ist December asss-sds
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ORR THANKS are due TO Mr.. M. G.. Porter, of
the National Express, for late Norfolk papers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

A CLERGYMAN RoBBED.-A heavy robbery
was perpetrated Oh Monday evening last at
the residence of the Rev. Mr.. Converse, edi-
tor of the Christian Observer, on Franklin, be-
tween Twenty-first and ~Twenty second
streets. Between and o'clock, while the
family were partaking of their afternoon
meal, q thief entered 4 chamber above the
dining room and stole 4 trunk containing a
thousand dollars ilf greenbacks, Il hundred
dollars in gold, and Il quantity of silverware
No arrest has yet been made. The thief was
undoubtedly well acquainted with the
trunk.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21
COAL AND WOOD.

r ORBERRY, RED ASH, EGG SIZE,
i 4 ANTHRACITE COAL-the most superior Coal
known for cooking and family use-will be deli.
vered to buyers at the market price.
MayO's, corner Cary and Twenty fifth streets Of
fee No. Wall street.
de l6-2w j. +. GEORGE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ID J. HITE, COAL DEALER,
II. confidently recommends the PHOENIX RED
ASH COAL a. superiol3for cooking and warming
purposes Try il. Also, WHITE ASH and CLO-
YER HILL COAL. Once at s. H. Owens Son,
No 30 Main street. Yard, south side the dock:
orders left ut Wagners drug store, corner Broad
and Sixth, promptly attended to den-Sm
a W. nowES G.. II. PAGB.
DOWEN Il PAGE, dealers in AN
~ THRACITE COAL, Eighteenth street, south
side Deck, Riehmond; Va BE Best guilty Sf c9I 1Ep
always on hand. and sold by weight. dell-ts
WILLIAM III. DAVIS, DEALER IN
4. w ANTHRACITE AND BlTUMINOUS GOALS
AND WOOD, Basin Bank, between Ninth and
Tenth streets. ssr de u--lm
NEW COAL AND WOOD YARD,
CORNER OF SEVENTH AND CANAL
0o@' "-" BLJOD L PENDLETON.
N. B.-Orders promptly Allcd.aH de lite
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

PRovosr COrRT-BREvEr-COLoNIL McES-
TRH PEEsIDISG.-The following cases were dis
posed Of in this Court yesterday:
William WALL Daniel Wren and H. G. Hew-
ter We're charged with selling liquor to SOL
diers, found guilty, and each fined twenty five
dollars. The fines were paid and the parties
released.
William Cary, negro, charged with stealing
five dollars was found guilty and sentenced to
Castle Thunder for sixty days.
Peter Names. of the Eleventh United States
infantry, was found guilty of being drunk and
in the city without a pass, and sent to the Cas-
tie for twenty days.
Benjamin M. Cormick, Of the same regiment,
charged with burglary, was committed to
await his trial before q military commission.
Neal Duffy. Of the Twenty fourth Massa-
chusetts volunteers, was sent to the Castle for
fifteen days for drunkenness.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

Police DrrY.-When the government of the
city was turned over to the civil authorities
Mr.. Albert X. Crump was the only officer
sworn in who was authorized to perform po-
lice duty, and this he was rendered competent
to do by virtue of his position rs High Consta-
BILE. We mean by this that it was necessary
for the Mayor to have an officer to summon
witnesses, bring prisoners from the Jail to the
court house. and. in a word, to attend to the
minutias which always attaches to that very
popular tribunal, the Mayors Couft. Mf
Crump was deputed by Mayor Saunders to
perform this duty, and he has done it up to
yesterday to the entire satisfaction of the
Mayor. We deem it but justice to an efficient
officer to mention these facts, because the du-
ties appertaining to his position rs High Con.
stable are quite as heavy as enc man ought to
attend to.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ROBBERY IN THE COUSTRY.-Om Tuesday
night last, the residence of Mr.. J. Marcuse, "a
partner in the house of Mitteldorfer Co., on
Broad street, between Fourth and Fifth situ-
ated on the Brook road, in HenricO county,
about three miles and d half from Richmond.
was entered by burglars, the lock room broken
into and plundered Of a considerable quantity
of groceries. Thieves i'll the country, as Well
as in the city, seem to be making preparations
for Christmas. The appointment of an efii-
cient patrol might be the means Of bringing
some OF the rascals to Justice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

RECOVERY OF SILvERWARE.-SOme weeks
ago a citizen Of Baltimore, named krauser,
came to Richmond to reside, but before leav-
ing the first-named city went, in company
with his agent, man named Cook, and
Cooks son, to a bank, where he deposited
about eight hundred dollars worth of silver
ware. Upon returning to Baltimore, a few
days since, he discovered that, during his alb
sence, the silverware had been taken away
under false pretences by Cooks son, a young
man about eighteen years of age. A detective
was employed in the case, and succeeded in
obtaining possession of the silver, which had
been left at an auction store to be disposed Of
Having recovered his property, Mr.. krauser
declined to prosecute.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

RAID rPox 4 PorLrHY Horss.-On Monday
night last \ thief invaded the premises Of CO.
lionel Samuel T. Bayly, corner Of Jsaeraon and
Franklin streets, and endeavored 70 Appropri-
ate two Of his favOrtte roostsrs. Fortunately.
q servant Of tho Colonel discovered the In.
truder, and seisisg gan, took aim and fired.
This had the effect Of laastsning the departure
Of the thief, who left his coveted plunder be.
hind. ssSsss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

AkiLD FOR SHOOTING HIS STEP MOTHER
Inv ,n.." .dde County Court was in session yes
,.,fday, engaged ia the examination of James
s,., .happeii, charged with the murder of his
,;sa mother, whom il IL alleged he shot on the
all avn, oi September IL, 1854. Chappell was not
,a1.e. sd on this charge until the month Of Oc-
b., 'as al which time he confessed that it was
Il,s@ mo Hf'd the fatal shot ut his step mott
wn. .aihiantion was in progress last evening
''ssag E,prsss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

PURCHASE OF VALUABLE PRoPERTY.-We
learn that Colonel William H. Fry, of this city,
has purchased that popular watering place
known AZ Coyner's Springs. in Botetourt coan-
ty, ON the line Of the Virginia and Tennessee
railroad, and will leave here for the purpose
Of taking charge about the first Of January.
The Arlington House, of which he has for some
time been proprietor, will either be closed mp
or pass into other hands. @ S51
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

HOLIDAY FEsrIvAL.-The teachers of the
Union Commission School, at the old naval
laboratory, near Hollywood Cemetery pro
pose to give their numerous pupils good
Christmas festival, which will commence with
\ review to morrow At IL O'Clock, and wind up
on Monday with grand dinner. 1t il under
stood that Governor Peirpoint aud other pro-
minent gentlemen will participate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ADMITTED TO BAIL.-William Il. Jones' who
was arrested in Chesterfield county in the
month of November last upon the charge of
stealing a watch and chain. appeared before
Judge Meredith yesterday on writ Of habeos
corpus, and made an application to be admit
ted to bail. The petition for the writ alleges
that no criminal offence is charged upon him,
and that he is therefore entitled to bail. The
accused was taken before the County Court Of
Chesterfield at 10 last session, and although
his counsel urged speedy hearing, the case
was continued until the ensuing term. Judge
Meredith having duly considered the facts in
the case, admitted him to bail in the sum of
one thousand dollars to appear before the En-
amining Court of Chesterfield at its next term
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ANOTHER ATTEMPTED INVASION OF A DWELL.
ISa.-A short time previous to the robbery at
the Arlington House ON Sunday night (men-
toned in our issue Of yesterday, an attempt
was made to effect a forcible entrance into the
chamber of NJ. f. Conway, Esq, at the resi-
dence of H. M. Smith, on Main, between Sixth
and Seventh streets. Mr.. Conway was
awakened by the noise, and the thief fright.
ened off. A shot was fired at him as he was
retreating, which failed to take effect. Bur.
glaries are becoming so common that it viii be
necessary for every citizen to make an arsenal
Of his dwelling for self protection.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

REORGANIZATION OF A FIRR COMPANY IN
MAxcHEsrER.-HopeF Fire Company, No. !, of
Manchester, was re-oreanized on Tuesday
night last under the superintepdence Of Will
liam Whitworth, Esq, Principal Engineer
Manchester Fire Department. The following
officers were elected Emmett J. Mann, fore
man Henry Fitzgerald, first assistant An
drew ]. Wells, second assistant James A.
Gentry, secretary, and William Whitworth,
treasurer. The company has already about
thirty names Oh the roll, and is expecting large
additions. A committee consisting Of Messrs.
Whitworth, Pollard and Wells, We're appointed
to examine into the condition of the appara-
tus, and report at the next meeting. COM
mittee was also appointed, consisting of Messrs.
Mann, Fitzgerald and Gentry, to prepare by.
laws and regulations for the government of
the organization. The meeting then adjourned
to Tuesday next. The gentlemen concerned in
this movement merit great praise for their
iyut1tc spirit:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

& TINS DrKB CAsE-SExTRxCE OF TIE PRlsOx-
sxs.-John 4. aiid Alonzo Duke were again
arraigned before Colonel McEnt.e, In the Pro-
vost Court, yesterday morning, on the charge
of inducing negro girl to steal money from
j. Batkins. and receiving the same, knowing
1t to have been stolen. The following
sentence was passed upon them: John T.
Duke and Al0pxo Duke are found guilty of fe-
loniously and 'inia Hfully receiving stolen
moneys knowing the same to have BEEN Stolen,
and each sentenced to be confined at hard labor
In the Virginia penitentiary for the term OF
two years.
Execution Of the sentence was postponed for
twenty days to enable the counsel for the pri-
soners TO take al APPEAL frSm the decision of
the Court In the meantime they wifi ie con-
fined in Castle Thunder
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ARREsTs.-The following arrests We're regis
tered at the First Station House last night
Ellen Burton, negro, for stealing clothing and
abusing Mrs. Simons; Billy Burk, negro, for
stealing and attempting to sell 4 load Of coal ::
Dick Rivers, the notorious g rough from the
Sixth Ward, New York, for stealing Il bottle
of pickles from the store of Mr.. Rookie
Rivers, it will be remembered, recently served
a term of imprisonment i'll Castle Thunder,
and Oh the morning of his release went TO the
police station drunk, and made such a disturb
ance that Major Croft had him again locked
up. The Major discharged him upon his So
lemn promise to leave the city at once, al
though he remarked, after Rivers retired, that
had he been aware of his antecedents, he
would have sent him to Jail. It now appears
that the ''rough'' broke his word and as it
seems to be his ambition 10 serve another term
in a Richmond prison, the Mayor will undoubt
edly crafty him to-day. The only other ar
rest made last evening was that of y white
woman, who was so drunk as to be unable to
tell her name.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

THE PrRcHAsg OF SroLRx IRox.-The Mayof
yesterday resumed the Investigation of the
charge against Eddins 1 Brannan Of receiving
fire hsnased pounds Of iron stolen from the
Gallego Mills. The private watchinan At the
mills repeated his statement made ON the pre-.
vitus day, that he missed the iron, and found
it at Eddins Bfannan's fdundfy;,
Thomas Walker was sworn for the defence
He testified that when he went to the foundry
early on Monday morning, before either Of the
proprietOrs had arrived, the iron was brought
there by 4 white man and three negroes in
wagon. He heard = controversy about this
iron and refused to weigh it. The man threw
it out in the yard, and declined to carry !.
away. He had known the .proprietors Of the
foundry to restore iron which had been stolen
to the owners.
Richard Walker. also employed by Eddins &
Brannan, testified that the iron was brought
there early Monday morning, and was followed
by the Waterman, who said It had been Stolen
from the Gallego Mills. The men in the wagon
threw the iron down and refused to carry it
away.
There being no proof that Eddins Brannan
had purchased the iron, or authorized the
bringing of 1T to their foundry, the Mayor dis
missed the case.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

THE SARAroGA.--This superb steamship will
be at her berth to morrow, at Rockets. This
is her first trip; aud she will run in connec-
ton with her cOnsort the Niagara, both Of
which have just been built, by the New York
and Virginia Steamship Company, at a cost of
one hundred and eighty-ftve thousand dollars
each They combine all of the modern i'm
proyements in their construction. The Sara
toga leaves for New York on Saturday morn
ing at O'Clock See advertisement OF her
agent, Mr.. G. F. Watson, in another column,
to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

VIOLATING AN ORDIxAxcE.-J. G. Tennille
was charged with buying fifteen dressed tnr-
keys in the Second Market to sell again. Mr..
Tennille acknowledged to the purchase Of ten
turkeys, but pleaded ignorance Of the ordinance
as pallia ton of his offence. He had asked
Mr.. Tyler, the clerk, to show him the ordinance
regulating the markets, which he had nsglect-
ed to do He had just come out Of prison. and
went to selling in the market to lnake living
The Mayor imposed tine OF Ave dollars and
ordered confscntion Of the turkeys.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

FITTING IT UP.-We observe that workmen
are busily engaged in putting up an iron front
to the house on Main street, below Fourteenth,
which has stood in so precarious a condition
for the last month or two. This work, if pro-
perly done. will ad6sonie strength to the front
portion Of the house, but will not prevent its
falling when the props now supporting it are
removed, as will be the case when buildings
commence below it. If we had any say in the
tier, we would propose that arches of brick
be turned on the different floors, strengthened
with iron rods passing entirely through the
building, fastened with an s'S'' on the out
side. This would, to some extent, spoil the
looks OF the store, and take up some valuable
space, but it would effectually prevent its fall
ing or leaning over again. F.-ffE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

CHRISTMAS Is CoMISa.-Our readers will See
from our advertising columns that. in spite of
the hard times, the sellers of Christmas goods
are making ample preparations to furnish
everything that old and young can desire for
the joyous celebration of the approaching holi-
days. Our reporter will be around among the
shops to-day. and tomorrow he will tell all
the good boys and girls where they can go aud
buy the prettiest and best and cheapest Christ
mas things that are to be found in Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

LITERARY IrEn.--We hear that Colonel S.
Bnssett French, a well-known citizen Of Ches
terfield county, is preparing history of vir-
ginia = experience In the line Of war for the
past four years. The relations Of Colonel
FrencI. with both the Confederate and State
Governments during that period have given
him an oppOrtuaity enjoyed ~ few for fur
nishing 10 ne world description Of proba-
bly, the aAOst IN ntsrss ting time In the history OF
our otate. : ss2's -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-21

ELECTION DAY.-Let our readers bear III
mind that to-day is election day. Our suffra
gans have the privilege of casting their votes
for two Of1icers-a member of the House OF
Delegates and al Attorney for the Common
wealth in the Hastings Court. For the first
named there are two candidates in the field
Messrs. Thomas j. Evans and Thomas H.
Wynne. For Attorney there are also two gen
tlenen who are soliciting your votes-Messrs
N. A. Sturdivant and Il. d. Ward. Don't
forget the day and the occasion. All the can.
ditlates request that you "vote early
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-08

GIFT CoNcERr.-We have been at some pains to
obtain correct understanding of the mode of
drawing for the prizes at the approaching Gift
Concert, and satisfied that the method is strict
ly fair and beyond Ill possibility of collision. 1t
is as follows The number of tickets to be issued
is 1900; they numbered regularly from one
upwards-the number of prizes, l25. The tickets
sold represented by corresponding set of
numbers. Before the drawing commences, the
audience will appoint committee who shall have
entire conlrol. The 600 tickets placed in one
depository the l25 prizes in another. Two chill
dren are then selected from the audience who
draw the same instant, one number, the other
prize, which prize belongs to the holder of the
corresponding number. The prizes will be in the
Hall the evening OF the concert and presented at
drawer. The affair promises to be one the most
brilliant and exciting ever presented to a Daven-
port audience.-Darenport Gazette.
The concert takes place at Metro 9olitan
Hall to morrow evening. Tickets are for
sale in this city, at the book stores and at
Henry Darts Sons. For further particulars
see posters on the streets, land programmes at
the places where tickets are for sale.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-08

To WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN.-A careful ex-
animation OF the library of the Rock Island
Literary Association shows that a large mum
Der of valuable books are missing, and sup
posed to be in the possession of the patrons
of the former association-among which may
be mentioned .'McCosh's Divine Govern
ment," Lyell's Geology" and many others.
Any person having these or any of the
books of the former association in their pos
session will please return them without de.
lay to the room or to E. FL. Smyth.
Room open every day from P. M. to 5 p.
N. and also from N. to 10 Pm.
By order OF the executive committee.
HENRY WALLACE, Sec'y.
may6dwlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-08

CLoAKs, CIRCULARS, SACKS, BAsouINEs, SC.
&c. Aiken, Jarvis & Burial, have opened q
room in the second story of their store for the
mandatory and sale of every thing in the
way of cloaks Ladies in want of anything
in this line will do well to call and see Miss.
Crandell whose experience in Chicago renders
her competent to suit the must fastideous
taste. She will furnish patterns, cut and fit
cioaks when desired. A fne lot of sample
cloaks received to day from Stewards by sx
press.
We also ask particular attention to our
stock of spring dress goods. We are receiv.
Jig lots of new goods every week and shall
continue to act upon the principle. that low pri-
ces will make large sales.
April 2lst 1865. *dwtf.