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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-10-11
CLASS 8-sHEEP AND GOATS.
CLASS 4-SWINE

CLASS 5--P0ULTRY.
Jomes soures, pair of turkeys 1st pr 90
do do bramah chickens, list pr 90
Thomas JONES' do ducks 1st pr 90
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

NICE THINGS FROM FAIR.-We acknow-
ledge with an obcisancc, and with our
hands upon our hearts, the receipt Of a
waiter of good things from the ladies of
the Second Baptist fair yesterday. \ neat
little card, superscribcd in delicate pen
manship by some fair hand, told us from
whom they came; and as We read the
word compliments" and looked upon
what accompanied them, we could not
help wishing that all the compliments in
the world were conveyed in half 50 sub
stantial form as these. Old Mr.. " Sam
uel" Weller'S head we have always
hitherto thought was level on all points,
but from this date we put him down as
wrong when he advised his son. " Sam
ucl, beware Of tongue ven it comes from
voman." The tongue that "came from
woman" to us appealed to our senses most
forcibly; and Mr.. Weller's warning will
always yshcreatter be lost upon us. The ladies'
present was well appreciated, as the empty
plates, etc., we returned will doubtless
attest. We have chosen bad time TO re-
turn our acknowlcdgementS-luSt as we
have empticd the tray, and i'll the iullness
of our feelings we are only able TO utter a
heartfelt but feeble, "God bless you,
ladies u
The Second Baptist fair is still in operation
in the Spotswood Hotel block, where the
ladies, through the week, would be'giad to
see the public. Give them call.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

The official returns OF the Insurance Commits
sioners of New York and Massachusetts, place this
Company among the leading life corporations OF
the country, ITS PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS TO
LIABILITIES BEING GREATER THAN THOSE
OF MOST OTHER COMPANIES.
POLICIES issued on all the various systems al
offered to members.
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE IN CASH, or made re.
versionary, as the assured may elect.
PREMIUM NOTES for portion of the annual
payment will be takeni II desired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY ONCE A
CITIZEN OF RICHMOND.-On Saturday last
Mrs. Anna Thorpe Palmo died in New
York, at the advanced age of upwards of
seventy-five years. She was the widow OF
Ferdinand Palmo, well known in New
York as the proprietor of Palmo's Opera.
Mr.. Palmo was an Italian, and for some
years carried on his business of confcc-
tioncr in this city, where he married Mrs.
PalmO, who, we believe, was Il native of
Richmond. Palmo'S confectionery was two
doors below the old Union Hotel, then the
business part as well as the fashionable
part of the city. The then large houses of
Baldwin s. Ives, William Smyth, and the
JameSes, and others were in that part of the
city. The Palmos left Richmond about the
year 1922, and settled in New York, then
not much larger than this city is now. In
business they were succesSiul-appearing
to prosper along with the city-until Mr..
Palmo was among the very wealthy men
of business of Gotham. His opera house
was upon the site latterly occupied by Bur-
toms Theatre. Here the Palmos were re-
spectcd as very good citizens. They never
| ceased to feel all interest in Richmond in
their more prosperous days, and it was
quite agreeable to both in their advanced
age to recur to the recollectlons of their
| life here and talk about the city with any
one haiing from it. The New York Herald
alludng to the death of Mrs. Palmo, re-
marks that "with her death another linl;
in the past history of New York severed y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

MAYORS CoURT-MAYoR MAYO PREsI-
DISG-TUEsDAY MoRNING.-Aias, for the
poor reporters the Mayors court, one
among their last stand-bys, can no longer
be depended upon! Empty benches in
the prisoners box, deserted bar, and a
vacant lobby greet them in the courtroom
each morning, and afford but little matter
for their columns. Yesterday one solitary
unfortunate only was brought up to answer
for misconduct before his Honor. And
he, poor fellow, had only done what many
thousands have done before, and continue
to do each day, especially as the Christmas
season approaches. His name was Edward
Howell, and at McGrain's saloon he drank
his drink foolish fellow, whose only
care was not to drink too much, and to
sleep at home for he had not drank long
before the spirit moved him to do unseemly
things, whereupon he was seized by the
rude and unSparing hand Of a policeman,
and given quarters at the lower station
house. Hcpaid two dollars for his whistle,
and gave surety that he would do better in
future.
Several parties were arraigned and fined
for ordinance violations. At the close of
the court the members of the press and
bar met in solemn conclave, and being un-
able to devise any means for the improve
ment of the criminal docket of the Mayors
Court before Christmas, adjourned until
to-day at 10 o'clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

LADIES SALEAND FEsTIvAL.-The ladies
of the Third Presbyterian church will com
mence sale and festival tonight at
o'clock at the church, on the corner of
Broad and Twenty-ffth streets, and will
continue it during the early part of the
Christmas holidays. A great many use
full and beautiful things have been accu-
mulated for the occasion. The list is "t too
numerous to mcntion;" the prices are ''as
low as can be had in the market" the la
dies arc as graceful, kind, and obligiDg as
possible the purposes of their turning
statesmen are most commendable and ta-
king the whole matter, ladies included,
there can be hardly public proceeding
more attractive. Should any unforeseen
event deprive this writer of the pleasure of
being present, it will most assuredly break
his heart.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

THE HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF UNION AND
CHURCH HILLS, which for several winters
has done so much for the needy, and
which has a lasting monument of its
usefulness in the Industrial Association,
to which it gave rise, has not yet be-
gun operations regularly for the winter.
There is demand for its labors, which
will be more pressing after the lst of Janu-
ary than it il at present. We hope soon to
hear that this excellent society, with its
admirable system of visitation, has again
taken the field. Let it lie remembered
that the city gives no fuel beyond the cor
porate limits, so that in this article alone
there is great need of private assistance
among the suburban poor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

CHEAP WOOD.-Dr. Parker announces in
another column that arrangements have
been made to furnish wood to persons in
Strengthened circumstances at cost-say'
$2 per half cord, delivered. This is so
much below the market price at the yards
that some might conclude the dealers were
making enormous profits if we did not
mention the fact that some Of the railroad
companies have agreed to transport wood
for DR.. Parker much below the regular
rates, in consideration of the benevolent
object he has in view.
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HEx-HoUsE RoBBERY.-The hen-housc OF
Mr.. Baker, living three miles below the
city, was robbed on Saturday of seventeen
chickens. Mr.. Baker was awakened by
the noise made by the thieves, and fired
upon them. They made tracks down the
road, pursued by Mr.. Baker, who though
he did not catch them, recovered his chick
ems. When he came home he inquired
what had become of his dogs, and upon q
search found them locked up in the kitchen
with his cook, who Internationally OF
course-forgotten to turn them out when
she retired.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

Ice AND Snow on THE PAvENENTs.-
Parties have been arraigned before the
Mayor lately, and fined for allowing water
to flow over their sidewalks, and to re-
main there after frozen. As the winter
season is we'll upon us, it would be well for
those interested to take notice of this fact
and have all ice and snow cleared from
their sidewalks in front of and around their
houses, or sprinkle it well with ashes.
Unless it is done the Mayor has given no.
tice that he will fine all parties in future
who do not respect the ordinance on this
subject.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

TaE LUBIN BROTHERS are giving their
closing entertainments, and VIC are sorry
that we cannot speak of their visit to our
city as successful and worthy Of them.
Although their performances are of the
first order, and far better than those of any
other necromancers we have yet seen, their
houses have not been half the size of those
which usually greet the others. 1t is not
too late, however, and for the few nights
they have yet to remain, they should have
the houses they deserve.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

REMARKABLE FAILURE OF SURGICAL
OPERATIoN.-A few days since pet coon
of enormous size, belonging to gentleman
on Fifteenth street, was taken i'll, and 1t
was decided that surgical operation
should be performed on him. The SER
vices of an eminent surgeon, backed by a
formidable case of instruments and an as
sstaut in the shape Of a Strapping youth
six feet high, were procured, and the un-
happy coon was brought forth. A couple
of courageous newspaper reporters, IN the
most fearless manner, volunteered to look
on. At the first dash the coon showed
such terrific fight that both reporters
bolted for the iron safe in the counting
room. Only one succeeded in mounting
this rock of refuge; the retreat Of the other
being cut off by the infuriated animal. The
forlorn Knight of the Pencil was rescued
by the strapping assistant, who threw a
heavy overcoat over the patients head,
and saved the reporters life-or legs, we
do not know which. Additional assist
ance was called, but after the coon had
whipped four men he was allowed to retire
to his hole without further molestation,
The loss on the part of the invaders was
wounded, 4; killed, 0. The victorious coon
only lost little fur.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

HUsTINds CoURT-JUDGE LYONS PREsI.
prNG--TUEsDAY MoRNISG.-James John.
son, indicted for felony, was tried, con.
victed, and sentenced to the penitentiary
for one year.
John Wisely, negro, indicted for felony,
was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to
the pcnitentiary for one year.
John Jones, negro, indicted for grand
larceny, was arraigned, and pleading not
guilty, was remanded to Jail to await his
trial, which will take place on Friday.
Nole proSequiS were entered in the cases
of Samuel Jeter and Major Thomas, ne
groes, indicted for felony.
Robert II. Ashby, negro, indicted for
felony, was tried, found guilty, and sen-
fenced to the penitentiary for one year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

BURGLARY AND ATTEMPTED INCESDIARY.
On Monday night, the same on which Co.
lionel Crenshaw's stable was robbed, the
house of Mr.. Ben. Green, Jr., who resides
in the same neighborhood, was broken into
and his desk ritied of many of his valuable
papers. The thieves then went to work
and set the house on fire in two places, by
strewing the papers all over the floor, and
lighting them. In the meantime, Mr..
Green was aroused, and, seizing his pistol,
rushed down stairs. He discovered the
Williams, and snapped his pistol at them
five times, each barrel missing fire. In
consequence, the rogues escaped unhurt:
The same pistol was tried yesterday, and
not barrel missed fire. Mr.. Green's
neighborhood seems to be infested with the
vilest set of thieves about the city, and
scarcely a week passes but that some rob-
berry or attempt at robbery takes place.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-MessrS. Pilkin-
ton, Pulliam & Co. sold on Monday the
tract of land containing tifty-six acres, on
the Charles City road, five miles below
the city, together with good two-story
dwelling, barn, and other out-hOuses, all
belonging to the estate of Patrick Red
ford, deceased, for Sl,Ol0.
Messrs. CrubbS s. Williams sold on yes
terday two framed tenements on Elmwood
street, in Sidney, the one nearest Rich
mond for s72O, and the other for $500.
The houses contain each three rooms and
a kitchen, and their lots measure Al by
100 feet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

REINTERMENT OF CONFEDERATE Sol
DIER.-The remains of young Allen Nor
ton, of this city, a son of our city cham
berlain, reached the city yesterday, and
were reInterred in his family lot at Holly
wood. Young Morton was member OF
the First Company of Howitzers, and was
killed while gallantly fighting with his com
pany at Gettysburg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

THE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION, which was
organized last winter on Church Hill with
a view to furnish needle-work to females,
has, we learn, proved successful; 1t pays
for the work done, sells it at such price
as more than covers the cost OF material
and manufacture, and thus constantly in
creases its ability to do good.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

THE BUTLER GAP, as we announced yes
terday, is shut up by the owner of the land.
1t is almost a pity. 1t should have re-
mained yet for time-at least while But
ler lived-as type of his military achieve
ments-of his attacks upon the adverse
lines-of his breaches 1t was no manner
of account to him, and could be no manner
of account to us. The great general de-
stroyed smart slip of very good land, and
achieved positively nothing. 1t was only
in berating poor prisoners that fell into his
hands, and in scolding and slandering wo-
men, that he was brave; only in approprl-
ating to his own use the property that be-
longed to others that he was truly strate-
gic. His military glory is as dead as his
big ditch. Yet the owner of the land will
not undertake to fill up the immense breach
of the intrepid Butler, and the passenger
along the river may for at least half-cen-
tury see where Butler did his greatest
deed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

A SUNDAY PAPER.-Two experienced
Young journalits of this city are arranging
to start Sunday paper, to be called the
/" Sunday Ledger" which will make its
first appearance on the last Sunday in this
month. II is to be carried on as choice
literary journal and live newspaper, giving
the latest current, local, and telegrapmc
news up to II o'clock each Saturday
night. The young men who will conduct
it have had some years experience IN the
different journals in this city, and being
possessed of great energy and capacity
will furnish to our citizens paper worthy
of their support and patronage.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

Sr. JosEpH's ORPHAN ASYLUM CONCERT.
Tickets for this concert are now ready for
sale at the stores of Messrs. Davies Sons,
Johnson s. Chamberlayne, John Dooiey,
Purcell, Ladd s Co., and at this Office.
Parties can get them at any OF these places
In any number.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

LADIES' MEETIHG.-The ladies of the
First Presbyterian church are requested
to meet for specific purpose at the house
of Mr.. w. S. Royster, 2O9 Clay street, be.
tween Second and Third, on Thursday
goth instant, OF ] O'Clock, p. NJ,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMASAC-DEcEsBEs 10.
Sun risss......... It's Moon sets. .......... is
Sun sets............. 442 High tide, L. M. alo
PORT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER IS.

PoRT OF RICHMOND, DECEMBER IS.
SAILED.
Steamer Albemarle, Bourne, New YORK, mer-
chandise and passengers, ,. Ayres Co.
Steamer State OF Maryland, Traysrs, Baltimore,
mercha andse and passengers, ID. w. Currie.
steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk, mer-
shandiss and passengers, l.. b. Tatum.
Brig tBremsnl svavs, Hentze, Tyume, Austria,
100 hog eads tobacco, \. w. DeVoss 4 Co.
MEMORANDA
Schooner Alexander Blue, Dill, from Boston for
Richmond, put into Holiness Hole on lha i0th OF
December. :. .e,,
HowLErr's LANDING, December Is Sailed,
,chooner Thomas J. Tull, Cooper, fork river, to
load with grain for Richmond.
NEW YoRK, December Is The ship Dec'ar, from
Hamburg, has arrived with 100 prssenge7, Tne
Valley City, from Richmond, arrived.
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8itllmond 1ispatrtr,
10, 1866.
auction Sales This D0y.

REGNAULT & CO. will sell at 10 o'clock A. NJ. a
splendid assortment of furniture, shoes, glass
ware, bedding, sc.
PAINE & co. will sell at 10 o'clock A. M. a fresh
supply of dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, and
rlO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

A SHE TIGER.-Mary Murphy, Milesian
Tartar, was arrested yesterday for the
hundredth time, for abusing and threaten
ing Ellen Lyons. Mary is a Turk, and her
tongue gets her into trouble every other
day in the year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

PARDONED.-The Governor on yesterday
pardoned Alexander Dunlop, negro, con-
victed in the Hastings Court of Richmond
of felony and sentenced to the penitentiary
for three years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

ICE.-FarmerS and others in the vicinity
have of late been busily engaged in gather
ing ice, with which the ponds have been
coated. We have heard of some being
gathered as thick as three inches.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

ag BIyFORD'S HAT STORE, 1i0s MAIN
STREET, A FEW DOORS BELOW PEARL loR
FOURTEENTH STREET, In THE HOUSE
KNOWN AS THE "DIME HOTEL" AND NEXT
DOOR TO ALIENS HAT SToRE.-All the HATS
In this establishment re new and fresh thavins
been bought in the last few days. and OF the latest
styles A good assortment Of WOOL HATS, suita.
bic for the country trade asplendid assortment OF
FANCY HATS, for young men and boys; bLACh
SOFT HATS in great variety. Also, CANES oi the
latest make, and UMBRELLAS.
Captain WILLIAM H: MAXWELL, Formerly o'
he canal packet line, Is engaged In this house
and would be pleased to see his friends
no 2I-lmf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

RoBBERY.-On Monday night last the
stable of Colonel James X. Crenshaw,
living on the Westham plankroad, about six
miles west of the city, was broken into and
robbed of fine horse. No traces OF the
animal or the rogue has as yet been found.
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WHAT THE PRESS SAYS.

An eminently sound and reliable Life Corpo-
ration. The management are from among our
best business men, and are noted for integrity and
honorable dealings. The Company offers the most
liberal advantages to members. ."-NeD York 0b =
serUer.
"To sound pecuniary basis 1t unites an intel.
ligent and careful control. ."-Erangeiia.
None of our Life Companies are making better
progress in well doing "-NationaL Quarterly Re
riciD.
"We regard the Company as being under excel
lent management, and in a sound financial condi-
tion. ."-The Nethodist.
ats annual statement exhibits vigorous
growth. Itis safe and reliable Company ."-m-
dependent.
"shows frst.class management and ability
Ne,o York Commercial AdcerttSer.
"a good Company beyond contingency ."-Tri-
tune.
"Sound solvent, and afiuent."- Wall Street
UuderloTiter.
"The Knickerbocker is In the front rank oi
ly commend the office as one worthy of implicit
confidence. "-Rditrodd Journal.
The undersigned, general agents for the State o.
Virginia for the above excellent and popular Com
pany, are prepared to receive applications for
LIFE INSURANCE,
on all the various systems, at the usual rates.
They are also prepared to receive applications
for agencies of the KNICKERBoCKER at all prom
inen points in the State, and will place agencies
In GOOD HANDS on very favorable terms.
The KNICKERBoCKER has complied with the
deposit law OF Virginia.
THOMAS NJ. ALFRIEND h SON,
General Insurance Agents, Richmond, Va.
DR.. o. +. MANSON, Medical Examiner. de Ats
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ERASTUs LYMAN, President;
B.F JOHNSON, yics-President and Manager
of Western Branch ofice, Chicago;
JOHN A. NICHOLS, Manager OF Southeastern
Branch Office at Baltimore
Colonel AARON WILBUR, Manager Of South
ern Branch Office. Savannah;
GEORGE T. SNIFFEN, Secretary.
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THANKs.-To Mr.. J. W. Turner, for the
New York Ledger to Mr.. j. o. Walker,
for northern papers.
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A VERY ATTRACTIvE ENTERTAINMENT.
The ladies of the Third Presbyterian
church, Church Hill, open their sale and
festival in the lecture room, corner Broad
and Twenty-ffth streets, tonight at !
o'clock. The room is adorned with much
skill and taste, and all the arrangements,
as well as the agreeable society OF the
place, are such as to render their fair-room
exceedingly attractive and apleasant place
to visit.
The ingenuity of our good ladies is now
fairly exerted to make the pleasures OF
the season profitable to benevolent and
religious schemes. We wish them all sue
cess in drawing to the scenes of harmless
recreation those who might be induced to
seek diversion in the places where the
money spent for qualification yields no
return but the reward of vice and folly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-19

E.-Ten barrels just re-
N esiysd and for sale st msn1iacppafssimm INV yre''
by (no2ol y. -. Do'AD
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RECOVERY OF STOLEN HoRsEs.-Some
two weeks ago Mr.. o. I. Bresee, living out
on the Westham road, was robbed OF two
fine horses. They were recovered on Mon
day near Harrson's Landing, where the
rogues had been attempting to sell them.
We have been unable to learn whether or
not any arrests have been made.