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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

Icg.-Our country friends who are 80 for
tunate as to have ice-houses and ponds are
now busily engaged in the work OF nlling
their houses We learn that he character of
the ice is very fine indeed hard, firm, and
about four inches thick. We are sorry 10
learn that, in consequence of The difficulty III
procuring laborers At the proper time, quite
\ number Of persons have been unable 10 pre-
pare their houses or ponds, and will have 10
wait the chances of another visit from the
Ice King before gathering in the crop.
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PosrPoxED.-The case of Mrs. 4. Faulkner,
charged with keeping her store open on Sun
day last, was called by the Mayor yesterday,
and postponed in consequence Of the sickness
of the defendant
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FIRST NATIOxAL BASK.-Ata 4 meeting of the
Directors of the First National Bank Of Rich
mond. yesterday, II. q. FAINT was reelected
President, and w. X. Quarles was elected
Vice President.
The Directors for the ensuing year are
Joseph r. Anderson, David j. Saunders, u.
Won Grooming, Wellington Goddin, John K.
Chldrcy John T.. White, A. Y Stokes VIM.
Taylor, Samuel &. Tardy, Franklin Stearns,
Horace l.. Kent and Philip HaXall
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THE MIsrLEToE BuUGH' lLLrsTRATEp.-
Most of our readers have undoubtedly heard
the old ballad of Il young bride who, III play
ing n game in the ancestral hall in "lnerrle
England" fled from the presence OF her
friends and nothing was known OF what be
came of her until years afterwards, when
An old oak chest that had long laid hid
Was found in the Castle, they raised the ia
4 skeleton form lay moulderlng there, .
While the bridal wreath adorned her hair.
1t Isl very affecting ballad, and when we'll
sung with a good accompaniment, may be
placed in the foremost rank OF British songs
The incident was brought 10 our mind Sester-
day by the discovery, in LuXfords auction
store, of n skeleton III IL trunk which haa Deeh
brought there 10 be offered for sale. ltappears
that il was brought in by negro, and the
auctioneer unlocked 1t for the purpose OF show
ing thatit would open, when, 10 the aston
ishment and perhaps horror, of every one
present, two grinnlng skulls, with oroIess
eyes, and the balance of the anatomical ar
rangcment of one, We're exposed TO view. To
come down from romance 10 matter OF fact,
the trunk was probably stolen from some phy-
sician and placed in the hands Of the negro
for sale. II any one had bought ii without
first seeing il opened, lie would have Deeh
"muchly in the situation OF the man VINO
drew an elephant in Il lottery-he "ouidA |
have known what 10 have done with 1t.
The negro who brought the trunk 10 MT.
LuXford's was arrested and carried before the
Chief of Police, and the circumstances haNinS
been investigated, he was promptly dls
charged. The trunk was undoubtedly leit III
Richmond by some Confederate surgeon, put
how il came into the possession OF the negro
we have not been informed.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

To OUR Cry SUBSCRIBERS. The rapid increase
of our city circulation has forced ~ TO reduce
the extent of the carriers routes and TO employ
several new carriers. From complaints made n
failed 10 find the residences OF some Subscribers
and we e.must ask their indulgence for a few days
until the routes and locations are more perfectly
learned by the new carriers We beg our reader,
to notify Us, either through the post Office or b!
calling al our counting room, Of any neglect o.
the carriers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

PgoyosT CouRr.-No cases were tried before
this Court yesterday. Judge McEntce having
gone 10 headquarters on business, all the cases
on the docket were postponed until to-day.
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CoSTISCED.-Timothy Martin appeared be-
fore the Mayor yesterday 10 answer charge
OF being drunk and disorderIy and firing pis
tol m the street. The case was continued
until to. o.day, III consequence Of the absence OF
witnesses and the accused admitted 10 bail M
the sum Of three hundred dollars for his ap-
pparance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

,ySPORTATION COMPANY. One thi.d
Of the capital stock of this Company having been
snbscribed, and ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
undersigned call for Il general meeting OF the
Stockholders OF said Company, for the purpose Of
erecting an organization under the AMENDED
DAY the 10th Of January, ls66.
J. L. JOHNSTON,
CHARLES w. PURCELL,
H. w. GLaZEBROOK,
w g. HARMAN,
HUGH w. SHEFPEY.
PICHNOyp December 10, 1895.
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(,O-PARTNERSHIP.-J. NJ. PEER

PARTNERSHIP.-J. NJ. PEERS,
" Of Richmond, and ALBERT l.. kOOSBSs for
mcrly Of Alexandria, have associated themselves
together under the style and nrm Of PEERS
KOOSkS for the purpose Of conducting retail
FEED and GROCERY STORE al the old stand OF !.
". Peers, No. Franklin street, near the First
Market.
J. N. PEERS, thanking his old customers for
their past favorS respectfully asks continuance
OF them Tor the new concern. They will keep AZ
al times the best assortment Of goods In their nne
that can be iounl In the market, and only ASK
call feeling satisfied thai the articles they nave
PEERS i koOSES,
No. Franklin street.
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The discovery of what is true, and the prae'
tice of what is good, are the TWO most iihpot'
tant objects Of life,
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A YOrNG TAGABoND.-A boy of eleven years
named James Smith, whose eyes are badly NJ
1licted with struJiSntus, again made his bow TO
the Mayor yesterday morning, and was ar
raigned on the charge of stealing leg OF
mutton jim declared that he bought the
meat. paving two dollars for il, and was en-
dpayoring 10 make an honest half-dOllar by
selling il when he was arrested In conse-
uueucc of the absence Of witnesses the case
was continued until to-day. This boy has
been in the station house five times since the
organization OF Major Claiborne's police
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REFUSING TO PAY MARKET TAM. VI.
Boyd was before the Mayor yesterday, charged
with refusing 10 pay the usual tax imposed
upon hucksters in the market 1t appeared
from Mr.. Tyler's tes stimony that Boyd had 4
stand i'm front of his store, on Sixth street,
where he exposed goods for sale 1t having
been shown that the place was within TWO
hundred yards OF the market, he was Inuicled
IN the sum Of five dollars. The counsel Tor
Bovd, deeuing that no ordinance had been
viola ted, took an appeal to the City Councii.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

THE BENEFIT CONCERT To-NIGHT The pre-
parations for the concert to be given at the
Theatre tonight for the beniit of General
Stonewan Jackson's widow are so extensive
that we are led TO the belief that it will be
one of the grandest musical events of the sea
SON The best amateur and professional talent
in the city has been secured, the music care
fully rehearsed, and everything arranged with
n view 10 giving an entertainment worthy OF
the cause for which it is given. The tickets
have been placed al the low price of one dol
lar and we entertain no donbt that the house
will be densely crowded with the beauty and
fashion of the city. The memory of the heroic
Stonewall clusters around the hearts OF our
citizens. and there is one universal sentiment
of sympathy for the miSfortunes of those
whom he has left behind. Had half the per-
sons gone TO Metropolitan Hall on Thursday
night who purchased tickets, the place would
not have been large enough to hold the audi
ence We hope and believe there will be- q
similar expression Of the popular feeling AT
the Theatre tonight.
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am now with the above firm, and most respect,
fully solicit my old friends call and see me, aud
examine for themselves before purchasing else
where. o,~
as-ts JAMES II. COOK.
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DIspFSsIgq SWEETS oy SrSbAY. -CaTtain
Poe, OF the police, yesterday made oath before
the Mayor that he saw the store of Lewis
Brizzolara open on Sunday last, and the pro
prietor selling candy. Brizzoara Is an Italian,
and IL was shown that he also kept his place
open on Saturday. A fine of twenty dollars
was imposed,
A SIMILAR charge against W. Black was con-
tinued, he having stated that he had but one
entrance TO his house, and that was in front.
The charge against Ann Dolan for a similar
violation Of ordinance was continued until to-
day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

SPORTS OF THE TrRF.--Old Fairfield yester-
day presented the appearance Of Fairfield OF
yore. The n -.ouncement that a race was 10
come off sniiiced to draw together a large as
scmblage of the lovers OF sport, and by the
time the race commenced from seven hundred
10 one thousand persons were on the ground.
The race was fixed for O'Clock, p. NJ, At
which time the horses were brought TO the
score, both in prime condition, their sleek
coats glistening in the winters sun, and both
apparently anxiously TO be of to their work
At the tap of the drum both sprang oil TO-
gether. and up to the quarter-pole both kept
so near together that they might have been
covered with blanket. Then the stallion be,
gan to increase his speed, and Kept ahead
during the balance of the race, and came LII
winner in 2.03E. The following Is = summary
Mile dash for purse Of seven hundred dol
lars, between Major Aliens sorrel stallion
Revenue Junior and Parker Wescotts morse
Dick Turpin:
7. Wcstcou.s horse.
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The day was much enjoyed by those present,
and we may consider this mile dash as pre-
cursor of more important and well-contested
races TO come off in the spring.
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Az EsTERTAIaAEsT VIII be gwen by the pro-
prietress of the Richmond House tonight Tor
the benefit OF soldiers widows.
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\ LoxG-Losr SHAWL DI,coyERED, Eliza
beth Dorm, red haired damsrl Of fourteen
was before the Mayor yesterday on the charge
of stealing a shawl from W. I. Noel. Mr.
Noel testified that the shawl was stolen from
him on the 23d OF November, lNJ4, while he
was acting i'll the capacity ofstcward NJ Gene
raj Hospital No. /, and that he never saw 1t
again until the previous day when he dis
covered the prisoner in the First Market with
th, shawl over her shoulders. II had been
cut in two. and only half Of 1t was III her
possession AT the time. He had left the shawl
in the drug.room Al the hospital and when he
annronriated by some person who had no
husinrSs TO take IT, The accused stated that
her mother bought the shawl from soldier,
paying Tor it forty-iiye dollars III confederate
money The AIayor, on learning these facts,
said that he thought the mother the proper per
son 10 explain the matter, and therefore dis
charged the girl from custody. Inc parties
accused keep small shopOn east Main street,
and sell potatoes and other vegetables IN the
market.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

THE OrLD SHOOTING CAsL.-The Hastings
Court yesterday resumed the examination ol
Mrs Isabella Ould, charged with shooting
her paramour, X. II. Meade, on the sd OF Sep
tember last. The parties kept l. bar-room on
Franklin street, nearly opposite metropolitan
Hall and ii appeared that Mrs Ould fuT-
nished Meade with the means OF subsistence
About the time the shooting occurred shc
learned that he contemplated marrying
another woman, when the '.green-eyed
monster took complete possession OF her
and she shot him with pistol,
wounding him seriously. The testlmon!
was much the same as that given before the
Mayor, and which was published III detail III
these columns at the time The result OF the
examination was that Mrs. Ould was re-
manded for final trial, and bail refused. She
was ably defended by Messrs. Johnson ana
Ciuigon and Colonel Mcintosh; while the
Commonwealth was represented by IL 1.
Daniel and William L. Brommeli, ESqs,, lhe
latter having been retained by Meade, who IS
leaving no stone unturned 10 secure the C n
ylction OF the former object Of his affections
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

BURGLARY Wednesday nlght lasl' ine
front door of the residence of Mr.. George IL
Bagby. corner of Main and Adams streets
was unlocked by means of nippers, and EN-,
tered for the purpose of plunder. The tnlei
went up stairs, and was rummaging around III
search of yaluables, when the voice oi SICK
Iady calling for a glass OF water caused him
IN yamoose in great hurry, and We are not
positi that he Is done running yet. inns
incident confirms the opinion We have hereto,
fore expressed, that burglars are proVerbial
towards. If pistol had been brought INTO
ro1'nisit,on in this case, we are quite sure that
The intruder would have " come down" win
MI the Willingness Of the coon in the presence
of CAPTAIN Martin Scotts rifle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

TIE STEAMSHIP NIAGARA, Captain George
". Couch viii leave Ludlam Watson
wharf, at Rockets, to-day ~ II O'Clock, lot
New York. Passengers Tor Norfolk, loo, can
reach that place b. this very agreeable oppor-
tunity. It Will b observed by advertisement !
of her agent that passengers must DC puhclaai
TO the hour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

EXPLOIT OF 4 BCEGLAR.-On wednesday
night last a circumstance occurred on Canal
street, in this city, which shows tn" necessity
Of every citizen Keeping about him the means
of defence, whether on The street or in his own
dumicil II appears that Mr.. Foster, who
resides on that street, between Fourth ana
Fifth, was awakened by 4 noise in his room,
and >pringing from his bed, he saw, through
the dim hight afforded by the gas, which was
partially turned on. Il man standing III ms
room with pistol in his hand. SprnglnS
from his bed, Mr.. Foster commenced shouting
- thieves - - murder =" and help when the
intruder placed the muZZlc Of his pistol in close
proximity with his head, and coolly Informed
him that if he did not stop his noise he would
silence him ny 4 very cncclual method
Nothing daunlcd, however, Mr. Foster con-
tinucd his shouts, When the burglar came 10
the conclusion he had better leave, which he
incontinently did, leaping down the stairs
about four steps al a Time. Meanwhile, TWO
sons of Mr.. Foster had been aroused, and
hastily dressing themselves, they gave chase 10
the intruder, but, we regret 10 say, their pur'
suit was unsuccessful. The manner OF the raS-
Gals entrance 10 the house is unknown, Livery
DAYS experience shows that there Is in RIch-
m0ud an organized gang OF house breakers ana
thieves and il will require the utmost NigI-
lance on the part Of The police TO break 1t up.
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A SHOE STORE RoBBED.-0n Thursday night,
the store of L. LintZ, on Cary, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, was entered by burglar
and robbed of four pairs of home made boots,
two pairs Of footed boots. four pairs of North
ern caltskin boots, one pair Of peggcd cavalry
boots, five pairs OF misses shoes fancy, i've
pairs of misses lasting shoes, three pairs OF
ladies CATERS and four pairs of common shoes,
besides the pantaloons of the proprietor, ~
the pockets OF which were from one hundred
and twenty dollars TO one hundred and htty
dollars in cash Mr.. Liutz and another per
son We're sleeping in the store ut the time, but
the thieves pursued their business very dcllbc-
r1telv without arousing them, and made OIL
with their plundcr undiscovered. They TOOK
the pantaloons from the side of the bed IN
which Mr.. LintZ was sleeping. II was at 1lrst
supposed, from the fact that no breakage
was found, that the thief lOr thieves was III
the store when il was closed up, and was con-
sequentlv locked in: but IN investigation OF
the matter yesterday by policeman Goodrich
showed that the key was turned by means OF
nipucrs and the door mus uulocked-the i'm
prcssons on the key being distinctly visible.
1t is, moreover, quite likely that chloroform
was used 10 Supply the sleepers. Al all
events the articles We're taken, and no arrest
has yet been made for the theft.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-13

Mass NrETIyG OF THE FRIENDS OF TEMPE
RAycE-On Thursday night delightful meet
ing of the friends Of temperance under the
auspices of the several Divisions OF the city,
was held at Leigh Street Baptist Church, on
Church Hill. The attendance was large ana
the proceedings were characterized with great
interest. The meeting was opened with prayer
nv the Rev. Philip b Price, and the singing
OF a temperance ode. Mr.. Price was then IN
troduced TO the audience, and he proceeded 10
deliver a most instructive and entertaining
address, which he spiced richly with humor ,
ous allusions, keeping the audience CONFUSED
with laughter 1t times, and anon the breath
less stiffness that prevailed made IL apparent
that his remarks were having their due effect.
After Mr.. Price concluded, the Rev. A. Il.
Dickinson, pastor of the church, was intro
duced The addTrs, which he delivered occu-
pied about thirty minutes, and was fult OF
good counsel and philanthropic sentiment.
The meeting closed with the parting ode OF
the Order of Sons of Temperance and the ben
cdiction. The at ,icncc departed fully salts
fled that they had spent profitable evening,
while the" Sons" were quite cOntented with
the success of the meeting. Everybody eX-
pccted (as is customary TO hear something
diyertiug, and they were not disappointed
These public meetings in behalf of the cause
of temperance cannot be otherwi"e than bene-
fetal. and we hope they will he continued
Before the meeting adjourned, Mr.. IL. u:
Green, ID NJ. w T., being present, was called
upon for speech, to which lie responded In
some well timed and appropriate remarks.
A more pleasant meeting has seldom Deen
held in Richmond. 1t i TO be hoped that the
divisions Will receive such encouragement
from those they desire 10 benefit as will induce
and enable them TO work etlectually.
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Jack and with much moro security, for couple of
spoonfuls of the Relief taken in half tumbler of
sweetened water, will have prompt remedial effect,
good bottle of whisky will cost you dollar or so,
at least while a bottle of Railways Ready Relief
extensively compounded as it is, will only deprive
you Of fifty cents For sprains bruises too, what
could be more serviceable than the Ready Relief?
All kinds of aches and pains, from rheumatism to
tne toothache, from neuralgia down to cut hnger,
from bullet wound to bruise. all yield at once to
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Tlth saTgies and caustcs. Have you hystericsY The
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.moje oh suen dangerous drugs colchicum. more
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In tne strlctest sense Of the term and no so cents is
ever expended in its purchase that is NOT worth 81
dollars value received, good spirits and sound con
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GiFY COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY. Ma

WEDNESDAY. March 25.
r FIRST Brcacb Present, a quorum of members with
James Young, Esq, President, in the chair
~. Inc Prcsldent presented communication from the
City Commissioner in relation to extending the wharf
t the loot qt Eutaw street; referred to the Commit
M. Gorsuch offered resolutions in favor Of D. May
and Barklid-c & Henneman.
Mr.. L.anktQrd presented petition from Mrs Mar
o. DuSnane. n relation to claims due her late hus-
oahd, Col y. l. Dushane, as commissioner for open
The President presented communication from the
secretary OF the Board of Public School Commits
SIonerS covering resolutions adopted by that b0Iy in
re.atlon 70 the increase OF salaries of teachers
Mr.: Mclfuire presented u resolution authorizing
Lhc Wy N9lIilSSl0ner 10 advertise for proposals to
complete the building intended for the Male Central
High school.
Mr.. Price. from the Committee on IIarbor, present
ed an ordnance encouraging the steam ferry at Lo-
Gust Point, which was read and laid over
MI Green offered resolution, which was adopted
lnqulrlng Of the Public School Commissioners as to
tne probable cost of change of text books as de-
clded upon on Tuesday evening at their session
The Branch then adjourned.
Second Braach.-Ths Branch met at the ,,suaI
hour, iresent-Danlel Harvey. Esq, President, and
Mr.. Robinson called up the resolution appropria-
ing H2O to make certain improvements in Jackson
Mr. Taylor called u lie ordinance to regulate tho
s{{nT s. Sfl~langE. wood &c, on Light street wharf
MT. Burke called up the ordinance reducing tho
license Ior hagatello tables to SG5 per year Tho
HCSi -r'5'l lliG ordnance passed
Mr.. Taylor called up the ordinance increas;nr tho
nay OF the englncmen Of tho paid fire department,
VINO snail be practical machiniss to 81 Goa ner an
mum. The salary has been $500. The orfiTanrn
vas passed, Messrs. President Nails, IroIan. 9n5
Valiant voting in the negative. '|N
AN ordnance to approve and confirm the purchase
II certain property on the Gunpowder river for The
purpose OF furnishing further supply Of water to
ne city, was received from the First Brancb read
and passed. A0'N
Mr.. Robinson, called up the ordinance to increase
ne sa aries of the Superintendent of the Police and
he" 6ljarMUts GG8pAtO Sl,300 per =. that q
proposed increase to the supernsnde was stricken
cut. and the ordinance passed. The salary of the
operators has been $500
Mr. Berch called up the ordinance to increase tho
ear bcb as Tssd and asse5 Ras bsen 3
resolution to make certain repairs to Lafayette
square, was received from the First Branch; laid on
the table.
A resolution to pay Alexander VI. Rogers. as as
StanI counSet 70 IS otLe IVO 4T services fenueTed
Mary Blenkinsop was received from the First
Branch; laid on tho table.
no han obi