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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-30

The AUcTioN MAN1A.-The rage for
auctions in Richmond is rapidly on the in
crease. Yesterday no less than seven-all
announced in the columns Of the Dispatch
took place. These auctions were located
in all three wards Of the city, and en-
braced every article of value from real
estate to skillets and frying pans. Al
though not ubiquitous, we heard from all,
and we are pleased to know that each and
every crier had large crowd, all of whom
were in want of the articles sold, and
therefore bid fast and high. Thus must it
always be when there is paper Of uni
versal circulation in which all classes and
conditions Of a community know they will
find every advertisement which it is desi-
rable to see. This community could no
more do without such an institution than
they could do without market-houses or
bakeries; and it is gratifying to know that
they are beginning to view the matter in
this light.
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A NOVEL REASON FOR BA1L1NG A PRr-
soNER.-Justice Wortham was waited upon
yesterday by the mother Of an incorrigible
youth now confined in the city Jail to
answer charge of felony, and asked to bail
her boy. The Justice inquired why she
had suddenly manifested so much solici-
tude for the release of her son. To his
very great surprise, he was answered by
the parent that the boy was almost crazy
to see the circus, and she thonght it was an
outrage that even the law should interpose
between her darling boy and the dearest
object of his heart. The Justice peremp-
torily refused to grant the request, and the
mother departed, uttering maledictions
"dire and dreadful" upon all officers of
the law, and especially upon Justice Wor-
than.
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chagrin and modification, he found the
field we'll occupied, and what was worse
1t had been most thoroughly and scruti-
nizingly searched and examined. Not less
than seventy men, women, and children
were on hand, with lanterns, fambeaus,
and torches, several of whom had secured
prizes varying in value from ten cents to
one dollar. Several of these held out
their much-coveted gains tauntingly at
the "early bird" of Wednesday morn, and
jeeringly told him that he was "just in
time to be too late" Amazed, mortified,
and chopfallen, he :" fell back" Ito use q
military term,) vowing to himself that in
future he would keep his own secrets and
tell no one of his good fortune.
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GAIETY AT THE WHITE SULPHUR.-Our
advertising columns announce a grand
masquerade and fancy dress ball at the
famous Greenbrier White on the 4th of
September. From the manner in which
these balls are generally inaugurated and
carried out at the White Sulphur, and the
names Of the gentlemen who have the
management of the forthcoming affair, we
infer that it will be the event of the sea-
son. Costumes and wardrobes will be on
hand, and any character can be personated
that fancy may suggest. The Dispatch's
"special" !" will be present, and our readers
may rely on full and faithful penciling of
all worthy Of mention.
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ANOTHER Acc1DENT.-Yesterday morn
ing, as an elderly colored man was return
ing from market, he stepped upon the
pairing of clear-stone peach, which
caused his feet to slip from under him,
and he fell violently to the pavement. A
half-bushel basket filled with whortleber-
ries, which was upon his head, rolled into
the gutter, and the fruit was so damaged
by filthy water as to render it wholly
valueless. Several persons aided the old
man in regaining his feet, but one of his
legs was so badly sprained as to render
him almost totally helpless. This acci-
dent occurred on Broad street between
Fourth and Fifth, one of the most fire.
quented thoroughfares in the city. It
came near causing the loss of limb and
the practice is one fraught with so much
danger that We really think the Council
should pass an ordinance imposing PEN
atty upon all who persist in it.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAsE.-Ye yesterday
q colored woman named Mary Susan Hill
was arrested on warrant gotten out by
Fannie Taylor, charging the said Mary with
assaulting and beating her and threatening
to blow out the brains of her brother
Lewis. Mary had hardly gotten into the
cage before the police brought in Ephraiu
Stevenson, colored, charged with assault,
ing and beating Catharine Jackson.
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A NOVEL CAsE.-About two years pre-
vious to the war DR.. William A. Christian,
residing in Henrico county few miles
below this city, died. In his will there
was clause which provided that thirty
dollars should be annually paid to favor
ite servant Of his named George Brown.
This amount was regularly paid to George
up to the evacuation after which the ex-
ecutors of DR.. Christian refused to pay,
contending that as he was no longer q
slave he had no claims on the estate.
George, not liking this, went to Lieutenant
Cook, of the Freedmen's Bureau, few
days since, and stated his grievances. The
Lieutenant investigated the matter and
referred it to General Schofeld, who has
not yet given decision.
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The STREET-RAILwAY DIFFICULTY
Yesterday morning the negro, Jim Brown,
who invaded the ladies' car on Wednes-
day evening, and when ordered off refused
to leave, and violently resisted the police
who arrested him, appeared before the
Mayor for examination. Important wit.
nesses being absent, the case was con-
tinued until tomorrow.
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HENRIco CoUNTY.-A court of magis-
trates was held at the courthouse yester-
day. Present Justices Wade, Yeatmap,
and Hendrick. The following cases were
heard:
David Wild, freedman, charged with as
saulting and beating George Taylor, CO.
lored. Case dismissed.
An action of detinue was brought by
John Hagan against John Sharp for the
unlawful detention Of COW. In the ab-
sence of important witnesses the case was
continued.
Thomas Stewart was arraigned for
threatening to demolish and e1terminate
Mrs. Nancy Roper. The arrest Of Stewart
was mentioned in yesterdays ASpatch.
The parties are colored, but of the higher
order, living in some style and dressing
fashionably and elegantly. Mrs. Roper
was formerly Mrs. Stewart, and the Wiie
Of Tom Stewards brother. Her former
husband acquired considerable reputation
as the trainer of the celebrated horse Red
Eve. She was represented yesterday by
John N. Davis, Esq, and her brother-in-
law by Messrs. Berry and Atkinson. Al
ter q lengthy and patient investigator
Stewart was required to give bail in the
sum of slOo for his future good behavior.
Not satisfied with this decision, Stewart
took an appeal therefrom, and the case
will come up again. =
Elias Nuckolls, white, was arraigned TOT
threatening to assault one Ryan, q y nlteu
States soldier. In the absence OF lmpor'
tant witnesses, the case was contlnueu'
Isaiah Roper, colored, appeared 70 an,
swer the charge of threatening 10 sad assaui'
Sophia Banks, colored. Case aism.ssea. sa;.,
William Curtis, charged with oeatine lI
Sallie Jackson, colored, was arraignea' Du
the case was continued until to-day -,
Patrick and Robert BridgeWster, uo.l
white, appeared to answer the charge Q
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SWEET PoTAToEs.-These healthy and
nutritious esculents are appearing in our
markets in large quantities. No better
diet for children, especially those suffering
with the malady now so prevalent among
this class, can be found. We are pleased
to notice that the prices are coming down
to reasonable figures, and that all are en-
abled to purchase.
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MONEY AFLoAT.-We learn that on yes
terday thirty-six colored soldiers, who
have recently been mustered out of SER
vice in Texas, drew out Of the freedman's
saving bank of this city $4,000, which
they had previously deposited. They are
all natives of Greensville county, of this
State, but intend to float around the city
for several days before going home.
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BEFORE THE CoAMIss1oNER.-A colored
fellow named J. B. Warwick appeared be-
fore Commissioner Chahoon yesterday to
answer the charge of violating the inter-
nal revenue law. He will. be further ex-
amined to-day.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

The HOPPE CoUNTERFE1T1NG CASE
Yesterday Judge John M. Gregory and
Mr.. H. G. Bond, counsel for William A.
Hoppe, charged with counterfeiting to.
bacco Inspectors brand, argued the case
before Commissioner Chahoon. He re.
served his decision.
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A SLIGHT MIsrAKE.-By lapSuS penne
we yesterday styled the worthy agent OF
the York River railroad, 4r. William B.
Enos, the conductor. We know that he
will excuse the mistake, and that Conduc-
tor Straughn, the gentleman we intended
to speak of, will not object to the public's
good opinion of him.
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FUNERAL OF A FIREMAN.-The remains
of Andrew L. Tensor were escorted to
their final resting place in Hollywood
Cemetery yesterday afternoon by the city
Fire Department, of which he was useful
and beloved member. The procession was
preceded by steam fire engine appropri-
atalY draped.
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A JAUNT TO THE CoUNTRY.-The little
orphans attached to St. Joseph's Asylum
enjoyed delightful excursion to the coun-
try yesterday. They proceeded, about
half.past 7 o'clock, in ambulances and
spring wagons, to the pleasant farm of Mr..
Joseph Hierholzer, near the Brook turn
pike, and distant about four miles from the
city. They were accompanied by several
of the Sisters connected with the institu-
ton, and were joined in the country by
many of their town and country friends.
In quiet, sequestered spot, near beauti-
full pond, and beneath the outrageous
foliage of large grove of oaks, the hours
few rapidly and most delectably by. At
no period of life is pleasure more enjoyed
than in the balcyon days Of youth, and we
can we'll imagine that the guileless hearts
Of the little ones for whose especial benefit
this entertainment was provided entered
into it with vim and zest unknown to
those of more mature years. At late
hour last evening, with buoyant hearts and
cheerful faces, the little ones returned to
the city, much invigorated and improved
by their brief sojourn amid rural scenes.
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TURNER is constantly supplying US with
the various periodicals of the day. The
last favor from him is the Southern Boys
and Girls Monthly, neat little periodical,
with varied and interesting reading, pub
lished in this city. Send your orders to
Turner.
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CROSBY AND HICKS SENT ON.-Commis-
sioner Chahoon yesterday decided to send
Messrs. Crosby and Hicks, charged with
violating the internal revenue law, on to
the Circuit Court to answer an indict-
mant
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SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Messrs. Harri-
son, Goddin s. Apperson sold on yesterday
a vacant lot on Eighteenth street between
Grace and Broad streets, % by 90 feet, at
$40 per foot-SSS0. Also, tract Of land
in Hanover county near Taylorsville, con-
tanning 1921 acres, at sll.5O per acre
S5.3l875.
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The FORCE INcREAsED.-1n view of the
violent assault on policemen at the cir
Gus Wednesday evening, ten policemen
were assigned to duty in that locality last
night. They were instructed to maintain
order and protect the citizens at all ha-
zar6a
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The NAME OF THE SUFFERER.-We men
toned yesterday that colored man had
been seriously injured at the Danville
Railroad depot Wednesday while endea-
voring to couple two cars. His name is
Washington Xix, and he is said to be q
very industrious and respectable man.
His injuries are confined mainly to his
shoulder and chest. Though suffering
very much yesterday, hopes Of his reco-
very are entertained by DR.. Weisiger, the
attending physician.
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AsTIroDEs.-There are two very large
schooners now discharging their cargoes at
the dock. One is heavily laden with ice
for A. G. Babcock.; the other, on the op-
posite side, brings coal for S. 81. Hawes.
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BETTER.-We are gratifed to announce
that policeman W. G. Wilkinson, who was
injured by two negroes on Wednesday night
while in the discharge of his duty, was
much better yesterday, and will soon be
able to report for duty.
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MONEY SToLEN.-A colored individual,
by cognomen John Bowe, was locked up in
the Second station-house yesterday eve
ming on the charge of having stolen two
dollars from Mrs. Nancy Davenport.
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PORT OF RICHMOND, AUGUST 30.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Saratoga King, New York, merchandise
and passengers, Ayres + 20.
Steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk, mer-
chandise and passengers, L. B.. Tatum.
Steamer State Of Maryland, Travers. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers, D. & w. Currie.
SAILED.
Steamer Norfolk, Vance. Philadelphis, mer-
chandiss and passengers w. P. Porter.
BELOW.
Schooner J. c. Doughty, from Philadelphia.
MEMORANDA.
NEW YORK, August 2s.-Clesred, schooner D. A..
Berry, voorhees,, for Richmond.
sAvAEEsH, August t26.-Arrived, schooner Allan
tic, Josa, Richmond
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COLIN McRAR is our authorized agent for the
Dispatch in the town Of Manchester. He will be
assisted BY Mr.. sooTT McRAE. Subscribers may
rely upon being regularly served with their pa
per- as onr is determined to give satisfaction
to all concerned.
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sHUCKOE BILL ACADEMY.-Th

SHUCKOE BILL ACADEMY The
~ third annual session Of this institution located
at the corner Of Seventh and Grace streets, will
commence on MONDAY, September l6,h, and
close the last Of Jnne The object of this school Is
10 prepare ooSs of sGiege or ut M mem 10, oa =,
experience, an instructor Of youths At the
close OF the session. prizes will be distributed In
the manner prescribed In circular. which can be
obtained at the bookstores or at the sehool-room
after lst Of september.
sa % brancbs nd apT Mphmacs nar
half session, 1872 so Greek and Modern Languages,
each. $40; Latin, IS. s. T. BEACH,
Pr{pcipp1.
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MAYORS CoURT-MAYoR MAYO PREs1.
D1NG-THURsDAY MoRNING.-Ann John
son, colored, charged with assaulting,
beating, and threatening to kill Fanny Mi
nor, colored, was sent homo.
William Johnson, alias Jim Jacksoloud,
colored, appeared to answer the charge OF
stealing forty dollars from Edward Cum
ningham, and also for breaking into the
store of j. G. Smith and stealing twelve
dollars in fractional currency. Mr.. Cum
ningham appeared and gave his testimony
after which the Mayor continued the case
William was then confronted by Mr.. Smith,
who testified to his being robbed of twelve
dollars.
During the hearing of the testimony a
colored female witness called another wit.
ness IA small colored boy) "little liar
The Mayor put her in the prisoners coop
The case was continued.
William Robinson, colored, charged with
beating Martha Wallace, was discharged
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CRowDED.-The street cars are crowded
at noon and night. Persons residing in
the lower part of the city ride to the cor
ner of Fourth and Broad streets, where
they diSembark for the circus.
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MIR D. TURNER'S SELECT CLAS-
Il sICaL AND ErG! ISL SCHOOL. MAIN BE-
TWBEH THIRD AND FUURTH STREhTS.-The
twenty fourth session Of this school will begin
MONDAY, September 23d.
TRIMS For the session, $50. For further par.
ticulars see circulars at the bookstores, apply
to M
an 22-tO5
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THB EBToRT CoUa1EoUs.-" You're dull-look.
Ing set" as Sozodont said to the neglected teeth
We shall soon improve under your auspices y
as the neglected teeth said to Sozodont.
a8-Ivao3
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GEORGE Fl. HOPKINs's SCHOOL,

GEORGE Fl. HOPKINS'S SCHOOL,
" SEC0HD STREET BETWEEN GARY AND
GANAL.-Next session commt noes September %.
a sa
ney. 25-eodin*
A LBFMARLE FEMALE INSTI-
n TUTE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.-Session
1887 9 will begin MONDAY. September ls. and
end June rs. Course OF study az heretofore. ard
adapted to the object OF enabling and inducing
girls to make real attainments in learning. Full
Information furnished on application.
Charges for entire session, In currency:
Board, washing. fuel, lights, and tuition. =. 1920
Music on piano and use OF instrumunt.... -. 50
Drawing. &C., at usual rates Payments half In
advance Boarders furnish towels.
ADDRESS JOHN HART, n. A.,
je l7-eodts Principal.
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TOHN II. TYLER q CO., successors
aond, Va. respectfully call attention TO then
.ar!ed end extensive stock OF GOLD and SILVER
WATCHES and CHAINS, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
md STgxL sPSCTACLES and EYEGLASSES,
,o surpassed by any Glars Of goods in the country
oquaIity, and which they will sell at prices as
5w az In any other regular house north or south.
heir present stock is we'll selected and very com.
lete, and consists Of the most desirable and
a'honaole styles usually kept in frst class jew.
.an!ly adding new goods. They continue, as
sreio.ore 10 order direct from the factories what
'rer articles their CUSTOMERS may desire, and at
we!y. description made to order. WATCH Re.
'A!RlSG @ done In the very best manner by the
aost experienced watchmakers In the country.
myso
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nANVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE,
~ The next session opens FIRsT MONDAY IN
SEPTEMBER, and closes last Wednesday In June.
FAoULTY.-Rev w g. Vaden, A. M, President,
Professor Of Mathemsties and Natural Sciences;
Captain q. w. Reinhart, A. II. Professor OF An
cient and Modern Lang uages and English Lam
guage and Literature;
Rev W w Duncan, A. NJ, Professor Of Men.
tai and Moral Philosophy;
F. Augustus Bohlman, Professor Of Music;
Miss Mamie J. Jsmieson, English and Ancient
Languages;
Miss Lizzie Lownes, English and Modern Lam.
guages;
Mrs. s. P. Vaden. Mathematics;
Mrs. F. Augusta Evans, Music;
Mrs, n. Reinhart, ornamental Department;
Mrs. Kate Street, Matron;
!; Mrs. Gaines, bousekeeper. au2l-tN2
MISS CAUTHORN will re open her
lHl school on the 18th OF September, on Fourth
between Main and Franklin streets.
Price of tuition For Erglith $40 French. $50
Music. SIS lesson. Payable In advance.
au 97--2w*
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REPAms.-The drawbridge over the
dock on Seventeenth street is undergoing
repairs, A new aoor Is to be laid.
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assauting and stabbing Billy, a slave
formerly owned by the defendants. The
court being divided, the case was dis
missed.
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8irlrmol1d 1ispatrh,
FRIDAY ............... AUGUST 80, 1867

THE CIRCULATION OF THE "DIs.
PATCH is LARGER THAN THE COM.
BINED CIRCULATION OF ALL THE
OTHER DAILY NEWSPAPERS OF THIS
CITY
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An ENERGETIC RAcE-HUNTING FOR
MoNEY.-It has been contended by many
that the negro is slothful, indolent, and
improvident creature, taking "no thought
of the morrow, nor thinking of how he shall
be clothed" We are prepared to combat
this idea, and we hope successfully. Like
all other races of people, there are some
among them who are properly described
above, but in Richmond the great bulk of
this class of our population are as indus
trious as ants and as busy as bees. For
tunately for our position, we are enabled
to cite examples of the most unparalleled
industry and energy on the part of our
colored "brethren now daily occurring.
We mentioned yesterday that the locality
of the circus was overrun with the venders
of cakes, pies, vegetables, fried chicken,
ginger pop, and cold lemonade. All the
venders are negroes; and the gold -dlggers
of California were never more asslduously
and unremittingly engaged than are these
small-fry ebony merchants. But another
illustration of the darky's energy and
perseverance has been brought to our
notice. Wednesday morning, when the
first gray streaks of morn were visible IN
the east, q darky was seen by nelghoor
pacing to and fro in front of the pavilion,
with head bent downward, and eyes gazing
intently at the ground. His industry was
we'll rewarded by picking up small PACK,
age of fractional currency which he found
snugly ensconced beneath the wheels Of the
ticket wagon. His Joy knew no bounds,
and instead of keeping his good fortune
profound secret, he proclaimed it aloud,
and il soon became noised about among
all darkydom. The same darky retlrea
early Wednesday night, and dreamed tnas ma
he had repeated his searches, but with bet
ter luck. for this time the treasure amount
ed to twenty-five dollars. He awoke
to find that his last streak of good LUCK
was only a dream, but as the dawn of da ,
was lust at hand, he hurried on his cloth
inp and fastened to the scene OF his for
msr good fortune, hoping to realize hi!
dream and more beside, TO his very grea'
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YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY OF
i THE VISITATION,

on Grace between Twenty fret and Twenty -se-
cond streets, hurch Hill, Richmond, Va
TERMS Fob EACH SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Board, wasnirg, 6-d and bedding, and ordi.
nary infrmnrv charges. 800 90
Tuition for boardsrs and day scholars In the
fret and secOnd classes. with statioI cry. 81 90
Tuition 'or bonrders and day scholars In the
third nd fourth classes. with stationery. IS oO
Tu'ti, for hoardar and day &C hoars in the
ffth and sixth classes, with stationery.... "a 90
ESThA CHARGES
Each Of the Foreign Languages per session. IA 90
Draw Ing. painting in water colors, &C., per
session. ................... II 90
OIL and Grectan irtiDg, per session $500. 30 90
ID uSic on the Piano. per session. .......... go 90
Music the Harp, per session............... 42 90
M usic on tue Guitar, per session. .......... 80 90
Use OF Piano, Harp, or Guitar.....,..,.,.,,, O o.
Vocal Music In class. l6 90
Vocal Music, private lessons ............., 80 90
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Tuition per session of five months, with sta
tionety .. .............-. IA 90
For fuel during winter, each pupil will pay oo
Letters 10 De addressed to
OF the Academy Of the Visitation,
24-7t Richmond, Va.
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TIE LAND We LOVE for September is to
hand from Turner, the Richmond agent.