The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-08
JANUARY s, 1886,
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
pgTYRspVRa January 7, 1850


The advent OF the new year has been NJ
tended with many discomforts and general
prostration Of business among the white Rf"'
lation. and grand celebration OF their enah-
citation among the freedmen. But Tor the
ain, this would have been more hnlos'ns
sir: AS it was nearly two thousand Joi''so
the procession, which. with flying banners,
arched through our principal streets. Inc
enthusiasm of the negro. you know, is intense
aud q was fc,red there might be- some disorder,
hut tho occasion passed otfin very creditable
manner. There were several speeches by gen
,lemen of their own color, in which one orator
contcncied for equal political rights.
On account of the holidays, the markets for
cotton and tobacco have been very quiet. Some
revival is now taking place in the latter, which
will become more active As the season al
yances Ii is stated on good authority that
the stock of former years on hand among the
planters is vet considerable. Petersburg as
YOU are aware, is the chief cotton Market III
the State. The number OF bales brought for-
ward is quite astonishing, and TRANSACTIONS
have hesn very active. For some time after
tho resumption Of trade but little attention
was paia 10 q distinction of grades, but now
dealers can pronounce TO the fraction of
cent on the value OF n sample, even under the
late fluctuation OF prices.
Rentsare exorbitantly high, and many far-
seein, men look for trouble ahead. II Is
argued that in the present impoverished state
of the country, the general business OF the city
cannot sustain such charges, bat no argument
has vet sufliccd 10 effect reduction of rates
The intelligence from the country in regard
to labor is on the whole, favorable, consider
ing how unsettled il was up 10 the holidays.
From several sections, learn that farmers
have succeeded in making contracts with the
freedmen. The farther removed from the clty
the less has been the disorganiZation, andnowa
better feeling is prevailing in our own Hicinl'y'
The most interesting subject of public ma
ture which occupies the attention OF our
people ut this time i The Improvement of the
river navigation. All classes agree that some
thing must be done but there is much ditler-
ence OF opinion 10 the mode. Some are in
favor of ship canal 10 deep water, while
others advocate the dredging system. The
want of money, and the aversion to being in
volyed in debt, weigh heavily on the public
spirit of the City Council, but il is not hazard
Ing too much 10 say that vigorous measures TO
effect the object will be adopted 1T no distant
day. 1t is indispensable 10 the prosperity Of
the city.
1t is reported in military circles that the
Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, now,
and for some time past, on duty in the city and
adjacent coun ties, will be mustered out of ser
vice as soon az the troops can be collected from
the various posts
Mr.. II. ID. Ogden and Miss Ida Vernon con-
ciudeda two weeks engagement at the theatre
last night. The lady has won golden opinions
during her performances here.
On Wednesday evening, Mr.. Manager Glenn,
81 the request OF Il large committee of citizens,
and with the appreciation of General Gibbon,
will give an entertainment for the benefit OF
Mrs. Stouewall Jackson. Other efforts In
her behalf are being made, which, it is hoped,
will meet with a success worthy of the Cock
ade City, and of her appreciation of the incom-
para Bile chieftain.
The Tyler Pollard rencontre has excited con-
siderable sensation here, where both papers are
read: and much curiosity is felt 10 know what
action the Legislature win take in tn" matter,
involving, Us ii does, grave breach of priNi-
lcge. >Sc"DES.