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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-09

EW SPECIAL NOTICE.
ROSEWOOD PARIOR AND CIIAMBEn Fur.
SENTIMENT OF VERY FINE GLASSWARE. &c.
AT AUCTION.-We would call particular attention
to our sale, commencing at 10 o'clock THIS
tThursday) MORNING, at our store, corner Ninth
and Main streets. In addition to our otherwise
large and valuable assortment of GOODS (see auc-
tlon-sale co!dmnl, we will sci! one magnificent
ROSEWOOD PARLOR SUITE, consisting Of eleven
pieces, viz:
TETE-A-TETES,
6 CHAIRS.
ARMCHAIR,
2 OTTOMANS.
SUITE, y,
very handsome MAHOGANY CHAMBER
SUITE.
This furniture truly valuable, and needs but to
be seen to be appreciated
NH Sit FREEMAN & co
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DIED.

=, IN tne CITY Of Richmond, on the 7th Of March,
S MAhx VIRGINIA. only daughter Of Mn. Judith
ASSISTANT Surgeon Joseph A. Baden. Confederate
STATES army, OF st. Mary's county, Maryland.
her funeral will take place To-Day at II O'Clock,
rom the second Baptist Church, corner Of Seventh
ana nam streets. The friends of the family are
invited to attend
Baltimore and Portsmouth papers please copy.
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eW To THE PEOPLE OF CHESTERFIELD
COuNTY.-Fellow-citizen again announce my
self candidate for your suffrases to seat in the
HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA.
position to which, for three years, your kindness
ard Partially have elected me.
To subserve your interest has been my highest
aim-to secure your rights shall command my most
jealous efforts. Respectfully,
NH S-3t: WM. AMBERS.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

W SPECIAL NorIcE.-I invite par
1cular attention to my sale of excellent House.
HOLD FURNITURE, NEGRO WOMEN and
GIRL, and to the sale of the KEY and HOUSE of
Mr.. Levi Epstin, on Main street, between Twenty.
third and Twenty-fourth, THIS MORNING at il
O'CLOCK. mh9 E. B. COOK.
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&itbruuah 4ispatrt,
THURSDAY NoRN1Na. .MABcH Q. lse,

- The NspatcA Cownf;so- Room la. s..n -.
:.cees 20 the Northeast Corner of Thirteenth and
Ao:n streets. lSpencs's B.ildinoJ ivsmediofelv Or
Posite the Old Stand. "
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uARRIEn.

On Tuesday evening, March :, 1885, 1t The rcd
dsncs q Lewis D: Crsnahaw, Esq, IN Riahmond,
v,ffmi., ~ the Rev. Joshua Petsriin, Captain
EDMAnD y. BAIRD. Confederate States Army,
% VIRGINIA p. BARRON, daughter Of Com.
oompe! Barron, Confederate States navy.
Nosfolk and United States papers please CODY
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Wr STATE CorroN.-The supply Of
STATE COTTON, Of which there is a portion now
on hand, will be distributed as follows:
On WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY,
TO the citizens of Richmond.
On SATURDAY. MONDAY and TUESDAY. to
the citizens Of Gloucester. Chesterfield, Charles City
and James City.
Apply at the store Of MARTIN & CARDOZO,
with evidences Of oitsenship and number in family
NH 7-3t ]. II. MARTIN, Agent.
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W DIVINE SERVICE will be held at
the Mayo Street Synagogue on FRIDAY NEXT, at
III o'clock A. NJ. A subscription will be taken up
on behalf of the soldiers families. NH 9-2ts
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Hugh McCulloch has been appointed
Secretary of the Treasury, to succeed
William Pitt Fessenden. He is native
Of Maine.
Congress remained in session during
the whole of Friday night and up to
noon on Saturday, when it expired by
constitutional limitation. The amended
TAX and tariff bills and all the important
appropriation bills were passed. The
miscellaneous appropriation bill was
lost.
President Lincoln is the first Presi-
dent since 1S33-an interval of thirty
two years-who has been re-inaugurated.
General Jackson was the last President
before Mr.. Lincoln to be chosen second
time.
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MULES FOR SALE. will be
offered at the Horse Lot, next SATURDAY, scvC-
raj extra fine MULES. mh9-2ts
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ANOTHER RAID.

A dispatch from Oswcgo, New York,
dated March 4th, says:
Mayor Grant has received dispatch
from Governor Fenton, stating that the
War Department has received informa-
ton from Halifax that the rebels in the
Provinces are contemplating a raid on
Oswego and Rochester. A public meet
ing is to be held this afternoon, to take
such steps as may be necessary.
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We INVITE SPECIAL ATTENTION
to our sale. at o'clock THIS AFTERNOON of a
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE on Second st, eet he
tween Main and Cary.
NH Git CRITTERS 4 WILLIAMS
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81 We ANE AUTHORIZED to announce
Captain JOHN F. McELHENNY a candidate for
COMMISSIONER of PUBLIC WORKS for the
First District Of Virginia. NH 7-l4ts
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~ GEORGE D. WooTToN, Attorney
ct Law and Notary Public, practices in the Court
of Appeals, Confederate States Court, Martial
and al the Courts IN the city OF Richmond ana the
business. Office on Bank, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets. NH 8-3ts
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DUDD, BUCKLEY & McDOWELL'S
~ AINsTRELs AND BRASS BAND.
received nightly With shouts of applause by the
immense audience that crowd to their
OPERA HOUSE,
on Franklin street, next to Exchange Hotel, to
witness their
PARLOR ENTERTAINMENTS.
Observe the talent that appear nightly:
HARRY BUDD,
the Well-known Brother Bones and Nepro De-
lineator;
R. BUCKLEY,
the unequalled Ethiopian performer and general
actor;
HARRY HALL.
the celebrated Comic Singer:
WILLIAM GIBSON,
the beautiful Balladist;
supported by G. Maynard, Prof. Kelp, Robertson.
Rlne, Carlos and others, with the beautiful
young actress,
MISS LOFTY EASTON.
A GLORIOUS BILL TONIGHT.
BLACK BLUNDERs;
OR,
A CROWDED HOTEL.
ADMISSION: Parquette, s.; Gallery, 81; Private
Boxes, $40 per night.
BOR1N1sT. Steady employment and good wages
will be given to one that will call early at the Hail.
ON Franklin street.
Highest price paid for old or new CORK at the
Hail. [rnh 9-lt'] BUDD, BUCKLEY co.
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SPECIAL NoTIcE.-Tho attention
Of gentlemen is called to my sale THIS ,Thursday)
MORNING, March 9th, at 10 O'clock, at $50 Main
street, between Seventh and Eighth Of lot Of fine
CLOTHING and other goods.
NH D. T. BOOTH,
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PERSONAL.


MIR. EDITOR: Much has been said q
ivu the newspapers and In Consrom within ~
mast few weeks, about the il-tSea&meat e poeo1od
prisoners am not prepared % deny any a 49,
statements yet I can testify that these aso ae0o
who feel for and sympathiSe With thoes q ear
brave defenders who have hAd ths 0asSogt1HA - -
prisoners in the hands Of our en@n1es. - se1Aann
do We see. at the present tina, any charitable ~.
in9 exhibited, I think IL . duty, vhsAeyee s0aA
case does occur to make Il known, Inst oeAeeo 0AH
be melted TO similar deeds Of kindneoA u mAx
perhaps be - we'll to state that the toloW1I -
Is from no mis'iosaire, but ftom refugee As1
Hampton:
To tie Katse~ 81 tie SsressA Disisias, KSs@sr
Hospital:
Dear Nadam,-Na and Hieeoa AASe 11o1 "a
small snack for about 6fty Of the uoae Aoo4y -
paroled prisoners. They intended b caGsY & II -
camp, but cannot, on account o. tho Veo4AqRs -
you manage 70 have communicated - oAauA 49,
number the fAe<, and let tAam eomo - u - 1
IL O'Clock. Lsst tA6y might - diaaD n1D1 Is -
quality q the sspask yeu en- ~ 141AAo ~
6e biscuits, piscs u cora teoa4 ~ Io1n1o0
and SOMA goue11mD - 60. 1o1D6G%1> -
. email snask. = Win - 1aaeney haoaA -
70 have . can q AolA hl1 eoan. -
Yo1sas -. J.x
This "saau snAAk, Z aAoi13ea n r. s11Ao1
alove, cen4s1od q . 800 800 = 60 -
could ct. anA ~ 1coes =. - ! ~ 10h4
Q refugee he0 Hamp1on. vhaqo, = 0o1sh -
piled to togeA - Ais oua toQeo sesQ0 Gan -
nit 4 - III = ~ Ainls . ~ xann1
nh 9-lts Yssn ellZs L. l.: -.
NE0HO TWIST CODACCOs-Nyse
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SALE CoNTlsUED.-The sale of
BOOKS will be continued on THIS [Thursday)
MORNING at IL O'clock, commencing with the
MEDICAL LIBRARY OF the late DR.. James II.
Conway. After which we shall sell about
ONE THOUSAND VOLUMES
Of very scarce and desirable MISCELLANEOUS
BOOKS, Including great variety Of superb edi-
tons of STANDARD WORKS.
2 sets Of SURGEONS INSTRUMENTS,
The sale will commence at II o'clock precisely.
NH Git KENT, PAINE & co.
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LOST, STRAYED AND STOLEN

TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS RE.
l. WARD.-S.Olen from Jesse Williams's farm,
on the Brook road. about one mile from Richmond,
on the night OF the 9th instant, q medium. sized
about her bag no other marks remembered.
will give the above reward land no questions asked
for her return to me, at the above-named place. or
for any information which will lead her recovery
NH S-3ts w. Il HAMERSLEY
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~ No. II MAIN STREET, SEVEN
DOORs BELOW SEvENTEENTH.-We invite the atten-
ton OF the public to Our stock Of fancy and choice
GROCERIES, which We will sell at a small advance
on cost:
TEAS-Young Hyson, Imperial and Black;
COFFEE-Java, Laguayra, Rio and Confederate;
SUGARS-Crushcd, Blight and Dark New Or
leans;
FISH-No. Mackerel Mullets and Scotch Her
rings;
CANDLES-Belmont, Sperm, Wax and Tallow !;
Prime Mountain Butter. superior quality Sorghum !;
also, Is dozen Ivory Visiting Cards. 1f.you want
to save money, come and see our prices. AS We have
both been disabled in service will always befound
at our store. MCAULEY s WYATT,
NH 9-2ts No. II Main street.
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ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS RE-
WARD.-BLACK HAWK STOLEN.-Stocn,
from a farm near LOUISE Courthouse, a few nights
since, q remarkably beautiful BLACK STALLION;
about five feet high bothhind feet white fore Jet
not remembered-think one white; remarkably
The above reward win be paid for his delivery, and
u liberal reward for any information that may lead
to his recovery. MRS. ELIZA L. vAN-LEW.
NH 6-6ke
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T OST, on Fourth, Franklin or Broad
IL streets, on Monday. the 9Th instant, gentle
mems jet and pearl SCARF PIN. liberal re.
ward will be paid if left at the southeast corner of
Franklin and Fourth streets. NH 7-Sts
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NOTICE.-Left my house, ON Twenty
IN fourth and NJ streets. Union Hill, about three
weeks since, WHITE BOAR, With = slit in each
ear, in very good order; also. about week ago.
the name Of Ginger. He has q scar ON one Of his
front legs will pay liberal reward for their de-
livery. (mh 4-6t'l r. r. TURNER.
CTRAYED OR STOLEN from the
- camp on the Nine-mile read, on Wednesday
night last, email BAY HORSE, with black legs,
name and tail about nine years DID, and fifteen
hands high. Fifty dollars reward will be paid for
his delivery to company I, Fifth Virgins cavalry.
NH 4-as' 90. PERKINS.
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THOBfAS J. BAGBY, GENERAL
j AGENT and NOTARY PUBLIC, Office No. 9
Wall, or Fifteenth street, between Main and
Franklin stxte's. NOTARIAL BUSINESS, such
o the tadngof AFFIDAVlT6, ACKNOwLED0k-
AENTS OF DEEDS, &C., promptly attended %.
NH 9-lts
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WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO
w announce Major JOHN II. PARKHlLL
candidate ID represent the City OF Richmond q ne
NH o--oQd0ts
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OST, on Sunday, the 9Th instant, be-
I 4 tween st. James's Church and the corner of
Main and Adams streets, a WROUGHT GOLD
PIN. A suitable reward will be given on its de-
livery at the north corner Of Main and Adams
streers NH 7-3ts
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COTTON CLOTH FOR HENklCO
~ O0UNTY-The distribution Of CLOTH vii
be continued THIS DAY. and from day 70 day IN.
til TIE supply u sahaa'ssd. Q. AeAAh' Agent
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7 OST-A MASONIC BREASTPIN.-
IL Lost, on Sunday morning, 5th instant, between
Libby prison and the commissary depot on Four
teenth street. thence to Ninth and Main, GOLD
MASONIC MARK or PIN, the form of shield,
with square and compass, enamelled. A liberal
reward will be paid for its recovery.
FREDERICK SCHAFFER.
NH 8-3ts Main and Seventeenth streets
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OST.-The finder of BLACK SILK
VEIL, on or near the corner of Twenty fifth
and Broad streets, will receive liberal reward BY
leaving it at No. 8 Main street. NH STE
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GTRAYED.-ONE HUNDRED DOL
- LARS REWARD-Strayed, ON the lst instant,
a red and white COW; sides red !; back and face
white; marks in the ears not remembered; giving
milk. The above reward will be paid for her
delivery to me, or information so that can get her
j. POWERS, Franklin street,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth.
NH 7-3ts
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OST, on Church Hill. between the
IL residences of Captain George W. Allen and
Mr. Thomas Baldwin. a BLACK LACE VEIL
The finder will be suitably rewarded on leaving it
at II. NJ. SMITHS Office, No. Is Main street.
NH 8-3ts
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From Georgia.

MilidgeviHe. Dec 14.-The Provisional
Governor has sent to the Legislature the des-
stating that the Governor elect would be in
augurated in few days, and that he would
receive instruction ms regard to being relieved,
to members of Congress, but leave that for the
incoming Governor, also recommending the
manner in which the duties of the Provisional
Governor has been discharged
Jenkins the Governor elect is DESTROYS of
knowing his status before taking his seat.
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FRED. DOUGLAS.

This noted individual goes to Washington
to spend the winter, at the expense Of his col
ored brethren throughout the country, whose
particular interests he is to look after. 1t is
stated that he is to be paid ten thousand dol
lars for his services. We had supposed that
the great radical majority now controlling Con-
gress, were SO committed to the support of the
blacks, that they required but little looking
after; but it seems that Douglas & Co. begin
to think that the white people of the South
have some show for their rights, hence the
head of the firm is sent to Washington to put
stop to it, if possible President johnson
seems to have made up his verdict in the case,
and the latest news is, that the Republicans
are coming over to his side, and have taken
the first step to re-adnission by admitting the
members from Tennessee to occupy seats on
the floor of the House. One thing may be re-
lied upon, and it is this that no party in this
country can fairly expect to succeed under the
leadership of Thaddeus Stevens His life has
been succession of political failures, and pri-
vate vices. His mental capacity is undoubtedly
great, but with it all, the tendency of his
mind has ever been to take hold and cling to
the small "side issues of political encoun-
ters Hence, in days gone by, we find him at
the head of Anti-Masonry in his own State !;
and in the "Buck-Shot War;" his name was
rendered memorable, for a remarkable leap
made by him in dismay, from very high
back window. In troublous times, when the
food-gates of passion are opened, and plumber
and vice stalk wildly throughout the land, it
was to be expected that such men as Mr. Ste
vens should lead in such a carnival, but on the
return of reason and honesty to minge in the
councils of the Nation, no fit place can be
found for Thaddeus Stevens
1t is particularly unfortunate for the blacks
of the South, that man of such morals and
such temper should, with Sumner and Douglas,
be accounted one of their recognized leaders.
Nothing but bitterness and strife will be engen-
dered between the two races, destined hereafter
to occupy the same country if such men
men as Stevens are to mark out the course
which the black race are hereafter to pursue.
A man is judged by the company in which he
is found, and if the blacks will persist in fol-
lowing Sumner, Douglas & Co., in their mad
schemes Of encroachment upon the rights of
the white man, the only result must be feel
ing of bitterness between the two races at the
South, which must end in the extinguishment
of one or the other The tide of emigration
which already has commenced to set in upon
us, will point out to the reader, which race
must go to the wall in such a struggle as
we have indicated
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Conversational.

Washington, Dec. 13.-In the Senate, to-
day, Anthony and Fessenden denounced the
Associated Press reports Of Senatorial proceed
ings as incorrect and meagre.
The House has, by large majority, re-
quested the President to suspend the order
mastering out officers of the veteran re-
serve corps.
The Senate reconstruction resolution passed
the House to-day.
Doolttle, Dixon and Cowan are the only
Senators who voted for it, and it is expected
that they will hereafter vote with the opposi-
ton
The House Committee of Foreign Relations
will take bold ground on the Mexican ques-
ton.
The New Jersey Republicans are confident
that Mr.. Stockton will be unseated in the
Senate.
Mr.. Stevens resolution, as amended by the
Senate, came up in the House to-day. He
said he had objection to it, as amended, bus
would move for its adoption by the House at
the proper time. The resolution is binding
on the House only-containing the part
stricken out by the Senate and keeping out
all Southern members until the report of the
committee This will be the policy of the
House.
The Senate will probably adopt the same
rule in reference to the admission of mem bers.
This is practical triumph of Stevens origi-
nal resolution just as it was drawn, being sim
ply by the present form made to conform to
Congressional rules and avoiding going to the
President for his approval
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ARREsTED.-The Salem Press says; Cap
tain Wilson of Yadkin county, late conman-
der of the LIST Battalion North Carolina Sharp
shooters, of the Confederate army, was brought
to this place on Tuesday last by order of the
United States military authorities, and deliv-
cred to the civil authorities of this county
under an indictment for shooting or causing
to be shot several citizens in this county in
the month of March last. He was committed
to the county Jail for trial at our next Superior
Court. Capt Wilson was severely wounded
in the engagement just previous to General
Lees surrender, causing his foot to be amputa-
ted He fell into the hands of the Federals,
and has been under arrest ever since
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From Kentucky.

Louisville, Dec. 14th.-The following was
introduced to the House to-day, and referred
to the Committee on Federal Relations
"That the Assembly heartily approve the
action Of the last General Assembly in reject
ing the proposed Amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the United States, and believes that
vote to be a fanality, and that this Assembly
has no right or authority to consider Or vote
upon this measure, until it shall be again
passed or proposed by Congress.
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ENGLAND AND THE UNITED
STATES

The New York papers of Wednesday are
filed with sensational reports in regard to the
existing difficulties between this country and
Great Britain. They goso far as to state, that if
our demands in regard to the depredations of
the Alabama are not adjusted, that our minis
ter, Mr.. Adams, will be ordered home On
the other hand, the Washington correspon-
dent of the New York World says, the State
Department received by the last steamer from
Europe an important dispatch from our Minis
ter to England There is strong reason to
believe that England will back down from
her position on the Alabama, and at once con-
sent to just and equitable adjustment of the
questions in dispute. The temper of the late
dispatch from the State Department, which
emanated from the President himself was cal
chlated to open the eyes of the English Gov
eminent. A gentleman, writing from Eng
land to a gentleman in this city, by the last
mail, remarks that the Queen is our friend,
and she will not allow Earl Russell to take any
position that will cause arrangement between
the two governments.
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INSURANCE.

l. COMPANY OF NORFOK. Il
" G o p o r A TED 1870
GaptaI' 100000
Board Of Direc'ors 'OOo
j. Q. Deming, President.
John y. Whitehead, President Frank kiln San
ings Bank. '"V
Gilbert G. Walker, President Exchange N,
tional Bank. VA
G. L. Cole, President First N atonal Bank
G. H. Rowland of late Rowland & Brothers
John d. Gordan, of j. D. Gordan r.
Bankers. w.
Joseph R. Spratley, Director Mer & Nee s.v
ings Bank. "'-
Advisory Board.
Charles Reid, President Mer. Nee. F.,
change. Ia
w. I. Harrison, President Mer. and Nee. Ssr
ings Bank.
G.. Burruss, of Burruss, Harrison ca
Bankers. '''
George Sangster, Esq. J. E. Barry ESQ. A
L. Hill, Esq. a.
lGg- City and Country assurances of evarr
character taken at lowest current rates. and Losses
promptly adjusted. '''
Office AZ, Bank Street, Norfolk
THE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY
or NEW YORK,
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From Richmond.

Richmond, Dec. 14th.-The election of the
Secretary of the Commonwealth and Audi
tor, postponed until the 10th of January
House passed bill recognizing the public
guard.
Resolution for the pardon of Mr. Davis was
taken up.
Mr.. Stearn offered substitute recommend
ing gene raj pardon.
Mr. Joynes opposed the action and moved
to table the Whole subject. Agreed to-
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RICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAIL
ROAD.


The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of
this Company was held in Richmond on
Wednesday. the 18th.
The eighteenth annual report of this com
pany embraces the reports of the President
Auditor and Superintendent, together with the
proceedings of the meeting held on the 18th OF
September last
The report of the President, Mr.. A. $. Blu
ford. gives brief history of the past year and
statement OF the financial condition of the
road, its earnings and its liabilities The con-
dition of the road way and rolling stock is also
ably set forth.
He also states that it is under consideration
to alter the gauge Of the York River road tc
the same gauge as that Of the Richmond and
Danville, and to connect these two roads
through the lower part of the city A CORE
spending change Of gauge in the Piedmont
road is deemed of vital importance
The Auditors report is a tabular statement
of the financial condition of the road
The report Of the Superintendent, Mr., Thos
Dodamead, shows that great energy and skill
have been devoted to the repair of the road
since it was turned over to the company by
the United States authorities 1t was then
in very bad condition. Repairs are still be-
ing pushed forward with great speed. Con
tracts have been made to rebuild the Apo
mattox, Stanton Little Roanoke and James
river bridges. The report shows the improve
ments made, and those proposed, in buildings,
stations work shops, &c.
Mr.. Dodamead, in conclusion, acknowledges
the zeal and fidelity of Messrs. W NJ. S Damn,
master of road John Mcfarland, master Of
machinery, and j. L, Morrow, assistant super
intendent.
The following were unanimously elected =
President, a. S. Buford Directors, John R.
Edmonds, of Halifax; and Wood Bouldin, of
Charlotte