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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

FIRE. - Yesterday afternoon at about
2 o'clock the chimney of Mr.. William l..
McMinn's house, on Broad street between
Twenty y-sccond and Twenty-third, took
fire, and the high wind then blowing
caused it to communicate to the roof of an
adjoining house, owned by Mr.. William
Liggon. The fire spread rapidly over the
roofs Of both houses, and before it could
be prevented they were destroyed, together
with the upper stories. The lower stories
were much damaged by water. The fur
niture was all gotten out, but in a damaged
condition. Steamers "B" and &C." OF
the Fire Department, were promptly
on the ground, and did good work. The
loss by the fire will amount to about $4,000.
Mr.. Liggon's loss is partially insured in the
Virginia and Fire Marine Insurance Com
pany, but Mr.. McMinn has no insurance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

HOTEL RoBBERY.-A young man who
registered himself as I. D. Williams, OF
Portsmouth, stopped at the Monumental
Hotel on Wednesday evening, and paid for
room for one day in advance. Yester-
day morning, while the clerk was absent
from the office, he had his trunk brought
down from his room and put upon hack
after which he drove of. After he had
left, it was found that he had carried of
with him all the bed-clothing that was in
his room
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

. FIRE.-Last night at about 8 a-oclock
dense volume of smoke was seen to issue
from the shoe store of May, Heller &
Brother, near the corner of Sixth and
Broad streets, and for time it seemed as
though the whole building was threatened
with destruction. The alarm was sounded,
and the fremen were promptly on the
ground. The door was broken in, and it
was discovered that few shoe boxes had
taken fire from red-hot stove. These
were soon extingushed, and no further
damage was done.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

RoBBERY.-On Wednesday evening last,
Mr.. Kennedy, who has a store on Broad
street near Brook avenue. desired to step
ont q moment on some business, aud wish
ing to place sum Of money amounting to
5000 in some place of safety during his alb
sence, put the money undera barrel in the
back room of his store. He went out, and
when he returned some one, who had pro-
badly seen him hide the money, had taken
it and travelled. He has since been unable
to hear of il,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

MAYORS COURT-MAYOR MAYO PRESI-
DING-THrRSDAY MORNING.-JameS john
son and Anderson Johnson, negroes, were
arraigned for robbiug Robert McCluskey,
United States soldier, Of $50. MCClus-
key testified that late on Wednesday night
ne went to bar-room on the corner OF
Franklin and Eighteenth streets. These
! two negroes were in the bar at the time.
McCluskcy bought some whisky, giving a
! twenty-dollar note to be changed. He had
gotten pretty well under the influence OF
liquor, when the negroes seized him by the
throat and robbed him of $3.50 in green
backs. Anderson Johnson kept the bar
room. The case was continued until to-
! day, to give time for the procuring Of wit
ncSscS for the defence.
Thomas ArmiStead, negro, was arraigned
for aiding and abctting in a game called
strap game" and taking ten dollars from
Mitchell Washington, mulatto.
Mitchell, who is an Essex darkey, just
arrived, said that Armistcad met him soon
after he got to the city, and carried him
into Lumpkin's alley, where there was a
party Of negroes apparently betting with q
strap. Armistcad said to him, rSe your
partner, is you gi me de money an I'll
holdit" Mitchell gave him his money and
commenced to bet at the strap. After a
while, one of the party said, "Dar,
Armistead, your partners money was lost
dat time" to which Armistcad replied
"Dats So" and at the same time gave the
money to one Of them, who ran up the
street with it. Armstead was sent on.
Ben Jefferson, small negro boy, charged
with fighting in the street, was set back.
William ii. Gentry was trraigned for
breaking into the house of Lewis Patrick,
negro, in the county. His case coming
within the jurisdiction of the County EN-
amning Court, it was sent there for ex-
animation.
Amanda Page, old negress, was arraigned
for being drunk and disorderly on the
street. She was sent "about her business
with a warning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

sons of Adam-very Indifferent. If tho
first mother drove man from Paradise, her
daughters have devoted themselves TO tho
great undertaking of restoring him to tho
abode of eternal peace and JOY. IL 10,
indeed, heavy work. But they never
tire or flag in their exertions :--God bless
them
Now, in these times of hardships, our
women are endeavoring to gather up here
and there little money both for patriot
ism and religion. They would keep the
graves of our poor dead boys green, and
they would keep the houses where God ID
worshipped in becoming order and decen-
cy. SO they work, they beg, and then
they take the results Of their labors and
their solicitation, and putting them In fine
rooms, which are decked out tastefully
with the always lovely eyergreens and
flowers, there they vend their goods from
tables, with the sweetest and brightest
manner. How are even the worst Of us to
get away from doing good action when
tempted in this beautiful way? i
There are great many fairs now being
held in this city. They are cheerful
places. They combine a great deal Of
amusement with pious objects. Our Christ
mas is thus made to take q somewhat mo-
vel as well as lively turn: Thanks to the
ladies; for it is well in these sad times
that we should have some new modes Of
diversion from things disagreeable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN LuNATIC
AsYLUM.-Thc Governor yesterday APP
pointed the following gentlemen Directors
OF the Western Lunatic Asylum at Staun-
ton for the remainder of the term OF three
years, commencing with the first day OF
November, 1866: Nicholas X. Trout, James
c. Wheat, Alexander II. Ii. Stuart, John
Wayt, William C. ESkridge, Henry II
Peck, Benjamin F. Points, Benjamin
Crawford, Edwin M. Taylor, Ii. Nj. Bell,
and John Newton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

CIRCUIT CoURT-JUDGE MEREDITH PREsT-
DING.-In this court yesterday, Virginia
Cole, negrcss, appeared with what pur.
ported to he her husbands will, and
claimed to be his lcgatce. 1t will be re-
mcmbcrcd that Virginia Cole was ar
raigncd some months since on the charge
of poisoning her husband, Robert Cole.
and forging his will. A post norton eN-
animation of his body was made, but no
signs Of poisoning were found; and there
being no other proof to subStantiatc the
charges, she was acquitted. The will reads
r0Jatim as follows:
wish my wife Va Cole to have all my
property at my death this is to certify
ROBERT COLD,
VIRGINIA COLD.
The court did not acknowledge the will,
but granted her papers as administrative
on the estate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

FAIR AND festival on CHURCH HILL
The ladies of the Third Presbyterian
church opened fair in the basement Of
their church on Wednesday night. The
array of Christmas toys, candies, &C., was
superb. A complete assortmentof presents
for the little ones, and for "children Of
larger growth" was spread on tables, which
have been beautifully and tastefully deco
rated by fair ladies. Another feature of
this enterprise consists in substantial
supper of oysters, turkey, ham, coffee, sc.
Being in state of mind which required
bodily nourishment, on our visit there we
partook, in company with some friends, of
the tempting viands, and the verdict which
we rendered was, " Excellent" No more
pleasant manner of spending an agreeable
hour has been presented to the residents
of Church and Union Hills for long time
than may be found at this fair; and TO no
better cause can their money be appro-
priated. Let all who have an hour to spare
or dollar to spend not fail to spend the
one and invest the other for the improve
ment of this house of worship.
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SgLIyERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
GOLD CAPITAL, OVER sls, ,OoO, 900.

GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
GOLD CAPITAL, OVER sls,OoO,Ooo.
INVESTED IN THIS CoUSrRY, ovER o., 100000.
RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANY UNDoUBTED.
ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID HERE WITHOUT
DEDUCTION YoR INTEREST. AND not AZ
is USUAL WITH oTHgR CON-
PASIgs, SIXTY AND
yIEgTY DAYS AFrER PROOF OF Loss.
"Tae great resources Of the Liverpool AMI Loa-
dom and Globe Insurance Company, and the
"high character Of its Directors, together DssA
"pRRsoyAL liability Of its shareholders, etais
at, IN our opinion, TO the highest confidence.
-. K. JAFFRAY 4 SONS,
"sTURGEs, BENNETT & CO.,
"ALEX'R T. STEWART b Co.,
&C. w. az. ]. MOORE d CO.,
"D APPLETON CO.,
"CLAFPBN, MELLIS h CO.,
DUNCAN, SHERMAN & CO.,
"R. L. & A. STEWART,
"HARPER 4 BROTHERS.
"GgINNELL, MISTURN 4 CO.,
"BRowY BRoTHERs CO..
I'D. HAMILTON WOOD"
DAVENPORT d CO..
| General Agents Of Virginia.
orcs over National Exchange Bank,
.nu Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21
no, FOR CHINA!

Having determined 10 change our business, we
will offer from this date our entire stock Of
CHINA. GLASS, AND CRocKERY
AT AND BELOW COST FOR CASH.
Our stock il very large and complete consisting
Ia par Of
RICH AND ELEGANT DECORATED CHINA DIN
MIR SETS from 800 10 Flso per set' worm from
WHITE CHINA DINNER SETS at $50, worth S,S; by, !.
The finest FRRNCu AND ENGLisH thiNs e. "a
SETS with az, ~ and IT pieces, from - " p''''',
RICH : hDRcoRITgD CHINA TOILET SETS. II
pisras 81 So klg 50 10 so, worth Sl2 els ana 91e
WHlTP CHINA PLATES, s2 70, -, and sSto per
dozen. worth S3, 81. and - SO per dozen ana al
other goods NJ the same low prizes. -.
corner opposite Ballard and Exchange ao'ep'
de elm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

BURGLARY.-Thc pump shop of Lord Y
Johnson, ON Ycnablc street, was broken
into on Wednesday night, and every tool
in the shop was stolen. Subsequently the
thieves went to EImOrc's grocery, few
doors below, and cut out a panel of the
front door, and were making their way into
the store when some one sleeping inside
awoke and drove them off.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THE FAIRs.-The ladies are determined
to promote brightness and cheerinlness.
How wonderful is woman. She is the
sunshine of life. Whatever she does is
done with grace, and wherever she goes
her presence imparts light and JOY.
!" Last at the cross and earliest at the grave" /"
woman still keeps bright the fires upon
the altars of religion. Go TO the commu-
nion, and see there how the daughters OF
Eve outnumber the cold and indifferent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THE FAIR of the ladies of the Second
Baptist church, in the Spotswood Block, is
"quitc success" The variety of things
SO admirably suited TO Christmas are going
off rapidly. We all know how thrift in
trade makes the merchants face bright,
and it is treat TO see how very content
these ladies are with their traffic. They
count their gains with miser's delight,
and were they destined for their own spin
money" they could not be happier.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF HOLLY
WOOD MEMORIAL BAZAAR will hold a spe-
cial meeting on Friday, December 81, at
IL o'clock NJ, in the lecture-room of the
Second Presbyterian church. The mem
bers and ladies who have taken tables are
urgently requested to attend, as business
of Importance will be brought before the
meeting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

ExECUTIvE.-The Governor on yester-
day appointed Able Hankins notary pub
lie for the county of Tazewell.
Joseph j. White was appointed notary
public for the city of Richmond, and A.
l.. Hancock for the county of Chesterfield.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THE THIRD STREET BELL.-The bell for
merly on the Third-street engine-house,
which was broken some days since while
ringing the alarm of fire, will soon be
replaced. The Council yesterday passed
a resolution granting the Committee on the
Fire Department authority to purchase a
bell. The committee have. determined TO
purchase the bell formerly used on the
steamer Glen Cove, weighing 500 pounds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THE FAIR of the Methodist Sabbath
schools, in the store next to Steenbock's,
begins with the brightest promise. They
have two trains day. The ladies retail
the goods below, and Colonel Sturdivant
expatiates over the scriptural panoramas
upstairs. Both departments are doing
well. Steenbock had better go in and see
the ladies sell. He will learn something.
They do things a great deal better than
men.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

QCALIFIED.-MajorJ John b. Cary quail
fled yesterday as Storekeepcr and General
Agent of the Penitentiary before Thomas
w. UpShur, notary public, by giving
bond and taking the necessary Oaths.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

BASEBALL CoNvESTIoN.-The Richmond
Base ball Convention meets tonight IN the
City Hall, and delegates are requested 10
be prompt in attendance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

LrcrURE.-The second lecture by Rev.
DIR. Broadus will be delivered tonight IN
the First Baptist church. The price OF
admission having been reduced, let every
one attend to hear this eloquent divine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

MATCH RAcE.--A match race between
two fine blooded mares will be run over
Fairfield race-course this afternoon at
o'clock,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

ATTEMrrED RrRGLARY.-The feed store
of Messrs. Phillips & Wright, on Cary
street at the corncrol Eleventh, was broken
Cper; but before the thieves could get any
piundcr they ~crc frightened away by
an approaching policeman.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

SEND THEM AwAY.--The many cases OF
pocket picking, and loss Of money and
watches that have occurred lately at
points convenient to the dep0ts, hotels and
opcra-house, by conducting yerdant visit,
ors to the gambling hellS and houses of
ill-tamc, call for some action that will
reach the well-known parties. The police
can get no assistance from the victims as
witnesses, though they see them led TO the
hiding places under the influence oJ
drugged whisky. Remedy there is, how,
ever and this class, without visible means
of support, should be summarily ordered
from the city by the Mayor, and allowed
no loothold, under little subtcrfugcs of oc.
cupation and support. They are wei
known to the police, have been educated
in this business in northern cities, anc
should be driven out, for the good name
and protection of the city. To wait unit
they are caught will not answer, for th'
police cannot invade their hauntS save
with process of law. The authorities o
other cities of any size give such rascal
permission to leave or take Jail fare.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

A CHRISTMAS Dinner SPOILED.-The
front passage of the residence of Mr.. Sub
lett, on Fifth street between Clay and
Leigh, was entered on "Wednesday night,
and lot Of sausages, dressed fowls, and
butter, which were setting there, were
taken out. Mr.. 5. had just received his
provcnder for Christmas times few hours
before some graceless rogue carried it off.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

The ladies OF the Second Baptist church will
open their FAIR
TONIGHT tMonday), DECEMBER Il,
and continue it during the week, for the sale of
large variety Of useful and fancy articles
suitable for families and for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
The Confectionery and Refreshment tables will
be supplied with the choicest deiicacies OF the sea-
The assortment of goods for holiday presents to
children such IA Toys FIRE WORKS ILLUS
TRATED BOOKS, &c, will be all that can be de-
sired.
The patronage of the public is solicited, with the
will be low as they can be purchased in the
city. de li-ol
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

FIRE-The alarm of fire last evening at
about o'clock was caused by the burning
of chimney on Fifteenth street between
Marshall and Broad. No damage done.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

RIsToRG is not coming, it appears. We
could not raise money enough. Well, per-
haps it is better that she should not.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

THANKS FOR PAPERs.-To Mr.. ]. o.
Walker, Potomac mail agent; TO Mr.. +. +.
Rhodes, Harnden's Express.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

WOoD ORsTRUCTING BROAD STREET,
The Mayor has requested US to give no.
tice that from this time forward he will
allow no wood to be thrown from the
Fredericksburg cars on Broad street, cx-
ccpt for charitable purposes; and that ne
has instructed his police to report all or
dinance violations in this respect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

DISTORI! RISTORI!!
SALE OF TICKETS AND SECURED SEATS AT
j. w. DAVIES SONS MUSICAL EXCHANGE.

MADAME .RISTORI,
THE GREATEST OF GREAT TRAGEDIENNES,
WITH HER FULL
DRAMATIC COMPANY OF THlRTY-FIVE
PERSONS,
will give two performances at the
RICHMOND THEATRE
or DECEMBER 24rH AND 25TH.
PLAYS:
MARY STUART OF SCOTLAND.
ELIZABETH OF ENGLAND
Owing to the enormous expense attending this
engagement, the prices Of admission are
FIVE DOLLARS for Dress Circle and Orchestra.
TWO DOLLARS for Family Circle.
ONE DOLLAR for Gallery.
Tickets for the Family Circle, at TWO DOLLARS
EACH. be bought. Also, lihrettos Of both
plays Tor sale a Mrssrs. naviss Sons, Johnson &
ChamberIsyne' - and at the hotels. de ls-ts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21

A nice STOCK OF FURNISHING GOODS, all
grades and styles, constantly on hand.
The public are invited 20 call and examine.
da s-Im
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-21
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w,r,t,aE rAxxxK. .. orro EaBErs.
~ METROPOLITAN WORKS.
FOUNDRY. MACHINE SHOPS.
AND SASH, BLIND. AND DOOR FAcToRF'
coRsER SEVENTH AsD CANAL srsEErs,
RICHMOND, VA.
The undersigned are prepared 10 build ana ~
MACHINERY ..
OF all kinds, including Es0ISEs. CAR woxA'
TOBACCO FIXTURES. sc.. &c.
ALSO.
TO furnish IRON and BRASS CASTINGS. and
FoR0IgGs OF every description.
They also manufacture, In their sash Factory,
SASH, BLINDS, DOORS. and MouLDiN0s Of
every pattern.
SCROLL SAVING neatly sxseussd In any
style. At.
SASH furnished, either glazed Or nnglassdssnd
carefully packed for shipmsnt. i sl
6ivs Us call before purchasing. .i hs,
asn-sa TANNER 4 BHRErs,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
s5- SHIPLEY, ROANE & CO.,

sE sHIPLEY, ROANE CO.,
CL.oTHIERs,
CORNER FOURTEENTH AND FRANKLIN STREETS,
Opposite Exchange and Ballard Hotsls),
RICHMOND, Va,
have Just received another supply OF FRESH
GOODS mice BEAVER oyERCoATs and BUsr-
NESS SUITS, which they are Offering at Baia-
more prices.
GOODS MADE TO ORDER AT THEIR BALTI-
MORE HOUSE AT SHORT NOTICE.
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r AIDES SALE AND FESTIVAL

At
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
CORNER BROAD AND TWENTY FIFTH STREETS
TUE
BENEFIT OF THE CHURCH,
commencing WEDNESDAY, 18th December. at
J.. NJ, and continuing through the carly part oi
Christmas. The room viii be open daily al II NJ
REFRESHMENTS will be furnished at any time
during the AFTERNOON and EVENING. great
number ot
USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES
have been provided with an especial view to fur.
nish an assortment Of ATTRACTIVE CHRlSTMAS
PRESENTS for persons Of every age, and at prices
a. reasonable A. at any store IN the city. The as
surtment will consist in part OF
FANCY ARTICLES, CAKES, CANDIES,
FIREWORKS, FRUITS, TOYS OF
ALL SORTS, &c, Sc.
SUPPER will be furnished EVERY DAY, and
viii cons s-t Ofthe BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS.
Every effort will he made To render the FAIR
ROOM pleasant 10 all who may visit II, and plaC G
whore Innocent recreation may be combined with
solid advantage to the best OF causes. de ls-5t
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The ladies representing The several MeIhodIsI
Sabbath schools Of this city and vicinity respect
fully announce
FEAST AND FAIR
for the benefit Of the Methodist Sunday schoorSo-
eiety commencing
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 90 1850.
IN the building on Main street between Twelfth
and Thirteenth, next door To julius Steenbock X
Coz dry goods store, which has been kindly
loaned by Me.srs. Donugn Co.
They appeal to the public TO patronize them
toy purchasing their CHRISTMAS PRESENTS al
the fair.
The ladies' and the committee solicit voluntary
contributions from ALL which may be LEFT with
either OF the undersigued or any of the ladies.
ASA SNYDER. President.
CHARLES L. RADY, Secretary.
THOMAS w. PEMBERTON,
de l4-ts Chairman OF Coz iaittee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-15
important Acts.

We publish in full i'll this weeks paper, several
of the most important Acts passed during the last
few days of the Legislature, AS follows:
An Act TO change the jurisdiction of the courts
and the rules of pleading therein.
The Revenue Act.
An Act to establish the depreciation OF Conted-
crate Currency
An Act to provide for the payment of the State
debt contracted before the
An Act to establish the rate of interest.
An Act to extend the time to collect the revenue
of the State under the ordinance of the Conven-
ton.
The great Importance Of each and all of these
acts, and their immediate bearing upon all inter
ests and branches of business will demand care
full consideration and justify us in giving to them
so much of our space.
The very great desire of our people to secure
copies of the .'Stay Law" and the "Tax Law "
has caused us, at much expense, to lay them thus
early before our readers.
We would respectfully advise all to preserve
copies of these acts for future reference.