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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-28
LETTER FROM LOUDGUN COUNTY.

TCorrcspondencc of the Alexandra GaZette.J
LEEsBURG, VA. Dec. 2G, 1S6G.-Chrlstmas
day passed away here without any disturbance
Of serious character, but with a super-abun
dance Of noise The patrol singulaiy enough
retired at hall. past three, and then the boys
commenced It regular fuSilade Of crackers guns,
pistols and other contriyanccs for making
noise, that somewhat rescmblcd the inccssant
picket firing at Drury Bluff, just before Beau
regard assault on Buffers lines, mixed rs that
was with the deep reverberations OF some piece
of ordnance occasionally discharged, and then
the cheers Of the boys were anlmatlng IL tho
extreme; indeed the feeling somewhat APP
preached to agony in the mind OF The unhappy
victim OF this queer way of announcing the ad-
vent of peace on earth and good will to men.
4 great deal Of funny ard iraternizlng whls-
kew was drunk, and several incidents cnsued
which showed now extremes may meet under
the influence Of ardent spirits.
The children Of the Parish school, sustained
by the Protestant Episcopal Church in this
place, had s dinner yesterday, which, | under
stand was q real "ChrIStmas Dinner"
think there arc about twenty-five children in
this school, who probably would not otherwise
be taught and | am told their progress has
been wonderful.
The Sons Of Temperance we're very, ably ad-
dressed to light by MIR. Drew, OF Washington;
they arc doing much good. The largest au-
dience I have seen gathered in the Court House
since the good Old Wing times, gave him car
nest and respectful attention, and even our boys
behaved well.
The order thee marched loucd Town in torch
light procession. throwing ", at Intervals TO
man Candles and rockies, and headed BY the
drum and fife, which can always call out the
boys and girls, and even can stir the blood OF
old folks Wishing the Gazette many joyous
returns Of this happy season, must now bid
Won farewell AIIQEIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-28
GOLD.

NEW YORK, Dee. 2s.-GoId, to-day, 1928.
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IllEC.

At Holm Hall, Fairfax CO. Va, on the 18th
inst, MARIA BAILENGBR. wife of Mr.
Charles Ballenger, deeply mourncd BY large
circle OF re ativcs and friends.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

Our CHURCHES To-NoRRow.-St. Paurs
Church will be opened for service to-
morrow. Service as usual morning and
night. .,1 sF.
St. James's Church (EpiscopaD being
closed for repairs, will not DO open to-
morrow. The Sunday school will hold it's
regular session in the lccturc-room at "a
O'clock.
Rev. J. l.. T. Holland, of Prince Edward
county, will preach at Sycamore Church at
IL O'Clock A. NJ. and at o'clock p. NJ.
The afternoon service at Grace Church
(Episcopal) will, until further notice, be
held at Az O'Clock p. NJ.
The Third Presbyterian Church Church
Hill being closed for repairs, no service
will be held there tomorrow.
AS an item of religious news, we men,
ton that extensive revivals are in progress
at a number of the country churches in
this vicinity, at which large meetings are
held, and are attended with great interest
by persons of all denominations. At Lau-
fel Hill, Deep Run, Ridge, Shady Grove,
and Bethesda churches large numbers of
persons flock night after night to hear
preaching, and it is gratifying to hear that
many have determined to live better lives
in the future. There is a great want of
ministers, and urgent demands are made
for them from the city.
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ting for, being of pure silver, richly chased,
and bearing the following inscription !:
"F From d. T. Williams to -, for finest
sample yellow tobacco for Halifax county,
Va, crop 1866" We regard this action Of
Mr.. Williams as highly creditable and if
the merchants generally would unite in
Offering handsome premiums for the best
samples of farm productions exhibited at
the Agricultural Fair in November next,
the efforts to make an attractive "shOw !"
would be greatly stimulated. But whether
this be done or not, We are enabled to in
form the farmers of Halifax that the cup
IS ready, and 1t only remains for them to
produce the weed. st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

SINGULAR CAsE.-A white man who. has
served in the United States army took up
quarters few days ago on board an old
pontoon boat lying in the river nearly OPP
posite the foot Of Eighteenth street, and
while.there was supposed by the boys who
saw him to he laboring under an attack Of
chills and fever. The boat was partially
filed with stagnant water, and the man
Law on a bare wooden bunk in little cuddy
built in one end of the boat. 1t Is not
strange. therefore, that when DR.. Taylor
visited him Yesterday he found him in an
advanced stage of the cholera. The Doc.
tor procureda o wagon and had him removed
to more comfortable quarters, though !.
was apparent that his lease on lie would
soon expire.
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leave their seats, but the audience con-
cludcd that they had only "gone across
the street to see man." and determined
to remain there until they heard more
music or were compelled to leave by the
cxtinguishment Of the lights; for when the
lights go out, spectators are always apt to
follow suit. Finally the red curtain slowly
ascendcd, and disclosed Lord Byron sweetly
sleeping where the artist placed him years
ago; the orchestra resumed their seats, the
opera went on, Marguerite duly expired,
and the audience were satisfied. It was
all owing to fur pas of the "man at the
whecln .., .r..
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DAS CASTILLO AND THE PREsIDENT.-
Our readers, who doubtless retain the most
pleasant recollections of Dan CASTILLO as
the manager of the "Great Show and
most excellent clown, are aware that his
establishment will re0pen in Richmond on
Monday next, and remain among us. lor one
week.
On Wednesday last Dan was by special
request presented to the President OF the
United States. Daniel, not at all abashed
by the distinguished surroundings" said !:
"Mr. President 1t is with feeling of
pride that | stand before you. Circum-
stances compel me to do daily what you
have so ably done within the past few
weeks-spcak to the people. They ask
me questions, and / am in duty bound to
answer. "My policy is similar to yours
truthful. In the Csnadas and in the
northern States the question was, Z" Have
you seen Andrew Johnson ''~i was forced
to say no. Now, sir, | can say yes, and
that | had the honor Of taking BY the hand
the patriot who was willing to leave the
Constitution in the hands Of the people" )"
The President, who was evidently pleased
with Mr.. CaStello's remarks, said: J,
"Sir,-I am sorry you could not make
your procession to-day"
Dan CASTILLO, turning to the east, said
"Mr. President,-I am aware, sir, that
the weather is inclement. cannot alter
the DEGREES of Divine Providence, but ]
am aware that many persons at the other
end of the avenue are cndesvoring to do 50. ;,
We like Castello's style. He will "do
in this section Of the Republic.
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,,,,,r LIFE INSURANCE.

us RICHMoND SAVINGS BANK AND lNsu-
~" RANCE COMPANY
,rcosrcd to INSURE LIVES on the most
,sa s,ockholders-alI citizens Of Rich
- r"' ,omnany will issue ANNUAL LIFE POLL
,.rs vii, Also Issue polices for term of years,
..,,,le with or without death.
-, tha ofsce. corner Of Main and Twelfth
..rrets, and procure circular.
JOHN b. DAVIS, President.
rnHxF. C. PoTTs, Secretary. 500
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DouBLR-BARRHLLED FowLIEG PIxcI CHgAP. -
We understand Mr.. @. w. Wilkinson, OF this city.
yesterday drew from the certificate box st Arran-
dale & Co.'s, "a Main street, . very fne double.
barrel fowling piece valued At 500, for which he
was required to pay the very moderate sum OF one
dollar.
For the information Of those desiring fowling
pieces on the same favorable terms, We are desired
to state that there are certifestes nov In the box
for two others of the same kind also for poke,
pistols, musical boxes, watches, &c.
The arm has the past week supplied large
quantity OF dress pants, and coat patterns together
with balmoral boots aud skirts. and IN immense
number OF fine framed engrsvings Of Jefferson
Davis, Generals Grant, Lee, Jackson, aad John.
slon-all for one dollar each. The sale IL still
going on. ------
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AuctiO9a. Sales This Dan.

MEssRs. RE6NAULT & co. viii sell at 10 o. clock
this morning an excellent assortment OF house
hold furniture, consisting of lounges, tables,
bureaus, bedding, &c. -.. ...r. ,-.
MsssRs. HARRISON, GODDIN 4 &APPERsoN will
sell at4 o'clock P. n. the framed tenement on
the east side Of Twenty sixth, between OSSod
streets "t.t ..r.r
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BOARD or HEALTH REPORT.
OFFICE OF BOARD or HEALTH, J
RICHMOND, September q, 1866,
4 O'clock p N

6o'clock P. NJ.
Sir,-The following is the cholera report
for to-day:
One case on corner Fourth and Clay
streets (colorcd male) result doubtful.
One case on Eleventh. street between
Marshall and Clay (colored malc) fatal.
One case on Main street between Nine
tcenth and Twentieth (colored lemalc) /; re-
suit doubtful.
One case on Dock, foot of Seventeenth
street white male) result doubtful.
One case on Eighth street beyond Leigh
(colored femalc); result doubtful.
One case on st. James street above
Coutts white male); result doubtful.
One case on Twenty street between
Main and Franklin (colored malc); proba-
bly, fatal. ....-. ........
One case on Main between Nineteenth
and Twentieth (white male); GONZALES
cent.
In order to insure as complete report
as possible, we respectfully notify the ply
sicians of the city that for their convent
ence we have made arrangements by which
notices of cases of cholera occurring in
their practice will reach, this Office if left
at any of the following drug stores at any
time before 5 o'clock p. NJ. of each day !:
Saunders & Howard, corner Brook ave-
nue. and Marshall street; j. III. Robins,
Second street between Clay and Leigh ;
r. ?. Southall, Main between Fifth and
Sixth streets; j. Blair, Broad between
Eighth and Ninth streets Blunt & Nose
Icy, 1924 Main street; j. W. Frayscr,
corner Broad and Seventeenth streets; c.
w. Thomas & Bro, corner Of Main and
Twcnty-first streets ; McPhail & Power,
corner of Twentieth and Broad streets.
We announce further that while deprc-
eating the removal of patients with cholera
if it is avoidable, still, when circumstances
require it, we are prepared to furnish hos
pital accommodations upon application.
Respectfully,
J. G. CABELL, NJ. D.,
W. II. TAYLOR, NJ. D.,
Members of Board of Health.
q 4.
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s. WHITE SULPHUR WATER,

81 WHITE SULPHUR WATER,
From TIE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
GRgENBRIEg COUNTY.
We have just received u supply Of this
WATEE. DIRECT FROM THE SPRINGS.
TIE REPUTATION OF THIS WATER is WORLD
WIDE.
Sow,il known are Its valuable properties In the
CURE OP BILIOUS DISEASES AND OTHER DE-
RANGEMENTS OF THE LIVER
TIA, tts deemed unnece essary to do more than make
tue q. tnouncement th at the water can be had.
The experiment. OF transporting the water was
i4lly made years ago.
IT CAN BE HAD HERE AS PERFECT, AS TO
REMEDIAL EFFICACY, AS WHEN TAKEN
FRESH FROM THE FOUNTAIN.
Orders addressed to JOHN F. CARING, White
sulphur Springs, will meet with prompt attention.
Price per case OF two dozen quart bottles, $l2.5
For sal- in quantities to suit purchasers by
PURCELL, LADD s. Co, Druggists.
General Agent, for the Virginia Springs Waters.
q. .9--tlstbCt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

DEATH or FORMER CITIZEN OF RICH
MoND.-A telcgraphic dispatch was re-
ccived yesterday, announcing the death of
Mr.. William Crane, former citizen OF
Richmond, but who has been residing in
Baltimore since the year 1881. He was a
brother of Mr.. James c. Crane, deceased,
and father of Mr.. A. Judson Crane, of this
city, and the Rev. William h. Crane, ofMis-
sissippi. He carried on the leather bust
ness here for many years in conjunction
with his brother, under the firm of W. s.
J. C. Crane, and was well known to all OF
our old citizens. He had reached the ripe
old age of seventy-seven years at the time
of his death.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
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MINIATURE EALMANAC-SsPrxsBsaD %. ~
Sun rises .....s.... .e.os Noon rises: 81
Sun. sets. High uds, 4. H....,s.is

PORT OF RICHMOND. ssPrxxsEs -.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Saratoga, King, New York, merehau.
disc and passengers, g. !. Watson.
chsndiss and pass sengerE, s. Ayrss q Co. -
Steamer John Sylvester Clifford, Norfolk, nsr.
ehandise and passengers, L. b. fAtuIn.
Schooner A. Trudel, .-, Boston, Ice, 4. g.
Bsbcock. ts y.
SAILED.
Steamer Washington, Chichester, New York,
merchandise and passengers, W; y; Porter;
chandise and passengers, w. P. Porter.
Steamer GsorgsannA, Hi, Norfolk, usrchsn.
disc and passenger, l.. B, TStum.
BELOW.
Schooner Lucy Amss, ----, Rockland.
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- RUCKBRIDGE ALUM WATER, =,

- RUCKBRIDGE ALUM w A L f X :,
FROM RuCKBR!pGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA
frc,h supplies Of this admirable MINERAL WA
TER, N bottles. direct from the Springs. 1t Is
haowu 10 be invaluable in the cure Of DiarrhGa,
hys"n.ery, dyspepsia, Bronchitis, scrofulous and
Caaneous Diseases, Piles and a. Tonic and Re-
'''ra've to an cnfeebied constitution 1t is without
aEuown rlval amongst mineral waters.
For sale by the box by HEGEMAN & CO., New
York: COLEMAN Il ROGERS, Baltimore A. B.
EtlKER, Lynchburg; and PURCELL, LADD
Co, General Agents, Richmond, Va.
la reply TO numerous inquiries, We would say
hat the watering season at these kE Springs
will close the FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER. .EA
FRAZIER 4 RANDOLPH,
s"l:-'loc Proprietors.
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A MYsTIYIED AuDIEScE.-At the end Of
tho fourth act Of Faust" ut the opera on
Thursday night, the audience were quite
taken by surprise by the lowering OF the
"red curtain" which generally signifies
that the play is aplayed out" Ladies' and
gentlemen looked at each other In astonisil-
ment; examined the synopsis Of the opera
ON tho bills Of the evening, and consulted
their Librettos, but no one moved. Some
members Of the orchestra were seen to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

Hon. W. B. REED.-Thc visit of this
gentleman to our city at the present time
has reference to the trial Of cX-President
Davis, which, it will be remembered, was
to have been commenced early in the en-
suing month, though the probability now
is that it will be postponed. Mr.. Reed was
called upon yesterday at the Exchange by
General Burton, the Federal commandant
at Fortress Monroe, and prolonged inter-
view ensued, the purport of which has not
transpired. Mr.. Charles O'Conor, who is
associated with Mr.. Reed in the defence
ofMr. Davis, is expected in the city to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
xoTrCE TO CAPITALISTs.-v

xoruCE TO CAPlTALISTS.-we offer
rIrrY THOUSAND DOLLARS slX PER
iIsT iol "a CorPoN BONDS OF THE TOWN OF DAN
,hn VIRGINIA, rcdeemsbie ist January, 1917 !;
Ni', N''..t and interest payable at tho Union Ma.
r''".,,,tE,pk." city Of New York. for account OF
IA Torn Council is pledged to the prompt pay.
'"' he interest Us. July and Is, January each
M'"' -, 4 rrincipsl. Price, rs per cent.
E'.r ,r, application to us full particulars will be
'I,Sss showing the AUTHORITY OF tho Loan.
Faith and RESOURCES Of the Town, and
'"' ,a,s.,ionable SECURITY Of the debt.
'"' "' THOMAS BRANCH 4 CO.,
IN Bankers and Brokers.
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xe RICHMOND SHOE STORE,

CORNER OF BROAD AND NINTH STREETS.
JACOB CONN
ie'p"ctfully informs the ladies that he has on
hand, and is constantly receiving.
LADIES CATERS Ia neat artlcle) at $3.50,
MOROCCO BOOTS Ia neat articlel at sl.so,
and finer grades Of work, from 81 so up to *s and
makes 10 order all kinds OF
LADIES CATERS AND CALF BOOTS.
Ladies would do we'll TO remember this.
The manufacturing is under Mr.. A. NJ. Davis's
'rhlIoi, who vii! use every effort to please.
"hSTLEMLN'S BOOTS,
AND SHOES,
AND CATERS,
MADE TO ORDER.
REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.
Sc l3-ts
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ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Ycsterday morn
ing at about o'clock the rear window of
Mr.. Jenkins's foundry, on Cary street be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth, was
broken open and entered by thief, who
had succeeded in obtaining $500 worth Of
brass work and tools, and was about making
away with them, when he was discovered
by policeman Alley. lie dropped his stolen
piunder and made his escape. The police
man fired upon him three times, and thinks
that one of his shots took effect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

THE CRY RAILROAD is getting along ex-
ccllenty. About two hundred yards Of
track has been laid. 1t will run, as has
been stated, with double track, up Main
and Broad streets, and single track up
Ninth and Eighth streets. The cars return
from Brook avenue by way Of Eighth
street, "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

IIrSTINGs CorRT.-In this court yester-
day the following cases were disposed of:
Frances Watson, negress, indicted for
grand larceny, was found guilty of petty
larceny, and sentenced to the city Jail for
three months.
The jury in the case of Pollock, indicted
for horse stealing, was still unable to bring
in verdict.
Sentence was pronounced on three or
four negroes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

HIGH PRICE FOR ToBACc0-RIcHMOND
AmEAD.-A portion of the crop of J. j.
Adcock, of Granville county, n. c., was
sold in this city yesterday by Mr.. d. T.
Williams for $1,000 per hundred pounds.
This is a part Of the same crop which sold
in Petersburg at 5000, and which the pa
pers OF that city crowed over so Justify.
We think Richmond can afford to brag q
little now.r Petersburg must try again.
The tobacco is bright yellow leaf, nearly
as smooth as silk, and will make the
prettiest sort of wrappers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-09-29

THE LATEST FREEDMENs BUREAU CASE.
We published on yesterday report fur
nished the Freedmen's Bureau by that
faithful servant of that most useful institu-
tion, Captain Benjamin G. Cook, concern
ing the case of John ii. Brown, "intelligent
and reliable freedman" who was arraigned
before his Honor On the 2lst instant for
stealing cap. Yesterday morning his
Honor told Captain Benjamin G. Cook
that he would have to continue the
case until Monday, when he would
certainly examine the case if all the
witnesses were present. He repeated his
assertion that he had never yet refused
justice to any man, or refused to examine
any witness called for by the defence.
Captain Benjamin c. Cook said that this was
his main point 1--WE confess eve couldn't
see it ") upon which he made his report.
His Honor said that his main point was to
prove that his report was false. Upon this,
Captain Benjamin G. Cook waxed wroth,
looked mad, and taking up his hat, put 1t
upon his head not liking the things that
had been said, and taking anger unto him
self, he departed. So much for Captain
Benjamin c. Cook. .
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VOL. xxx.
DRY GOODS, SHOES. &c.

At LEVY BROTHERS, No. 10 Main
N street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth,
you can nnd full assortment OF DRf 0OoDs
which are now being offered at great bargains !:
Handsome Curtain Muslin at Soc Linen sets, Coz;
Grass Linen Handkerchiefs at 6oe., worth lsc !;
Handsome Embroidered Collars At 50, 70, and VI,
worth double the MONEY; Infants, Robes, richly
a. per dozen Linen Crash at lsc. Per yard Irish
Linens at so so. and dc Linen shirt sosoms nst a.
Goods Hosiery, Blankets, Hair hsss, Belt Ribbons,
etc, etc. inoh n.,
s.e7 Is Main street.
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Person Dick Taylor, Gene
raj William Malone, and General w. ii.
F. Lee, all distinguished in the Conicde-
rate army, are stopping at the Exchange
Hotel .".# -..
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ExRcurIys AproISrNEsT.-Governor
Pierpoint on yesterday appointed Isaac
Little, Of Nashville, Tenn, as Com
missioner for Virginia In the State OF Fen-
pessee.
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BEATING A WOMAN.-A white man named
William Daniels was arrested yesterday
and lodged in the first station-housc on the
charge of making all assault upon Martha
Sydnor, oI;us Martha Daniels. The story
of the woman is that she has been living
with Daniels some sixteen years, but has
never been married to- him that he has
been in the habit of getting drunk and in
dulging in the pleasant recreation of whip
ping her, and that all the time she has
worked like dog to support him. She
further states that on yesterday he took
up a chair, and striking her on the head,
knocked her out of doors, the result of
which she exhibited in the shape of large
confusion on the left temple. From her
account Daniels must he something Of
brute, and ought to be Gagged like other
wild animals.
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HANDSOME PREMIUM FOR THE BEST To-
nAUO.--It was stated In the letter Of our
Halifax correspondent, published yesterr-
day. that Mr.. D. T. Williams, an enterpri-
sing merchant of Richmond, had announced
that he would present a silver cup to any
farmer in that county who would produce
al the next court the finest sample of to-
bacco OF the crop of 1866. Mr.. Williams
returned to this city, and at once set 70
work 70 carry ont his intentions, and the
cup has already been prepared at the jew
elry establishment Of John II. Tyler y 20.
II d in all respects . prize worth compe'
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FIRE SrATIsTIcs.-During the five
months now about closing, only ten fires
have occurred in Richmond. There have
been fifteen alarms, of which one was false,
two were caused by burning chimneys,
and two beyond the city limits. We
doubt whether the statistics OF any former
period in the history of the department.
can show such favorable result. Captain
Charters will 60 North next week, and
while there will hurry up the manufacture
of the new hose, for which an appropria-
tion was lately made by the City Council.
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PosT-orFrcE HoURs.-As nearly every
reader of the Dispatch is interested in
knowing the hours at which they can get
their letters by the different post routes
centering in our city, we have been at some
pains to get the information for them.
Every facility for speedy distribution of the
letters is used by the accommodating &C clerks
in the post-oflicc, and if any one is de-
tanned beyond the time at which the office
is usually opened, he may be assured that
the fault is caused by the detention Of the
train, an unusually heavy mail las was
the case yesterday afternoon), or some
thing beyond the control of DR.. Sharp.
The office is opened at half-past ] in tho
morning, and remains open until about a
quarter-past 2 p. NJ, when, on the arrival
of the northern mail, the delivery boxes
are closed for three quarters of an hour
while it is being distributed. About half
past the Central and Danville mails ar
rive, and the office is again closed for about
an hour, until the letters are all put in the
boxes. The office then remains open until
quartcr-past o'clock, when, on the arri-
val of the southern mail, ria Petersburg,
it is again closed for short time, when the
lids are raised, and are shut down no more
until o'clock, when it closes for the night.