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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

IMpoRTAsT CAsE.-Thomas Chase u.s.,
Janes,A Puckett, S. e. Graves, j.. P.s
e. S.. Gregory, .. p; Joseph Newly, W.
II. Nunnally, and Mrs. Adaiine Nunnallys
citizens of Chesterfield county. This In.
teresting case was to have been tried be-
fore Justice Hancock on Saturday last,
but owing to the absence of witnesses the
case was postponed until Tuesday the 10th
instant, at which time the difficulty will
be thoroughly investigated. ,Messrs. Clop-
ton, Talley, and James n. Gregory, have
been retained as counsel for the defend
ants ), Messrs. Page and others for plaintiff.
| DEATH OF "A MuRpERER.- james Jen.
niags, lyho was shot by Mr. Carey at Half
way Station, or, the Richmond and Peters
burg railroad, on the night of the c3d in<
slant, in attempting to murder and robs
died IN the county jail on Friday last from
his wounds ss3ags - af&-'l''14s
CAPTURED. .1One Of the negroes, who
made his escape ON the Sd instant from Mr..
Chalkley's: store, at Halfway Station, was
arrested on Friday, and safely lodged In
the Chesterfield jail to await trial. 4ss.
| PAINFUL Acc1DENT.-Mr. Alexander.
Montgomery, Jr., while engaged in glazing
the windows Of Walden Brothers tobacco
factory, on Saturday last, lost his footing
and fell sbout forty feet on q pile of bricks.
His ipjuriesare very painful, but it's hoped
not serious. DR.. l.. R. Chiles was called
in, and rendered all necessary medical aid.
MAN AND, BEAST TRAP.--We have been
requested to cal! the attention Of the town
authorities to "that old we'll" in, rear of
the Methodist church. For several weeks
this fearful chasm has been opentofeceive
men, COWS, and horses. = lsoh y 'fG'ip''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

REMOVAL OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK.-.
Depositors in the First National Bank will
remember that the effects OF this BANK
have been removed to the banking mouse
of the National Exchange Bank, and that
from and after this morning the business OF
the united institutions will be there con-
Quoted under the name of the First Ma
tional Bank,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

LIST, OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE Posi- OFFICE December 7th /:
David G. Carr ~, Petersburg, Va, no
stamp; Mrs. S. B. Howe, Penn Yam, N.
Y, revenue stamp; Miss Lidie j. Colmary,
Baltimore, Md, no stamp; Thomas Healy,
New York, no stamp; Mrs. Mary J. Krit-
zer, Philadelphia, Pa, no stamp; one let
ter with no stamp or address. ~,
These letters can be taken, from the
Office during the day and until O'Clock
this afternoon, at which hour they are put
up to be sent to the dead-letter Office at
Washinpton. .Es
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SpecjGl Notices.
ur- THE OLD FLAG STILL WAVE
LEVY BROTHERS


.,a.inue to Offer GREAT BARGAINS to the pub
The facilities they have for purchasing their
"a, sna the immense business tha. they are
,,,oy enable them to sell cheaper than any other
,...o IN the city. It should be borne in mind
49,, This establishment continues to carry on q
,,,,ness established nearly
Pity YRARs EGO. W
.-,bsve always had the reputation OF SHILLING
CVgAP They offer to-day
si.s.ba6 and Unbleached Cottons at 81, 10. l2s
and lsc.;
c.,f,oes at 81, 10, and l2sc.;
nl,fncs at l2i and 2oe.
hast colored Alapcas at Soc, worth 7sc.;
,;,,s Frencb Merinos at eoe. and 81, worth 81 2s
and SlSo;
White FLANNEL, all wool, at 2sc., worth s7sc.;
While Flannel, all wool, full yard wide, at &c.,.
worth 7Sc.;
u,syv Red and Gray Twilled Flannel at $50,
worth Soc.
Canton Flannel at lse.:
gsary Domestic 6ingbams at 1885,;
vobsir Dress Goods at l2sc., worth 2pc. at 2oc,
worth 3oc.;
s,!rets at So 50, SO, and 7sc., very cheap goods
C.ssIneres at 81, worth $3.50;
yoAair Striped Skirt;ng st 2Sc., worth 75c per
yard;
r., Ga!oon Trimming at a5c., worth 5oc.;
wovs striped Flannel, for skirts, shirts, or
dresses, warranted all wool, at 3oc., would be
cheap at double the money;
Table Cloths at 75c.;
Table Danask at Soc per yard, sold before the war
s: he;
scsrts or Comforts for children at loc., not the
value OF the wool that is in them;
Linen Napkins at 81 .2s per dozen, worth 81;
Sci. 0. Bogwood Jewelry at soc.. worth 81;
Cheek Muslin at l6s and 2oc., worth 20 and 25o.;
Misses Balmoral Skirts at 75c., worth $3.50;
Lsdies' Balmorsl Skirts at Sl.2s;
large lot OF Cloak Buttons at 1Oc. per dozen,
some OF which are worth 5cc.;
Fleece lined Cotton Gloves at l2sc., worth 2sc.
Fleece lined SILK Gloves at aoc., would be cheap
AT s9c.;
large stock OF Bonnet Ribbons at 4Oc. per yard,
worth &c.;
Cloth for Cloaks at So so per yard, worth $3.50 per
yard
Euckahack Towels at so per dozen, worth S2 so
Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 5Oc., worth 81;
Ladies' Hoods at Soc, worth 81;
Velvet Ribbons Plain Black, Black with White
Edses-and all colors-at greatly reduced
prices;
We call particular attention to our stock of Eou-
lsvard Skirts Of sll kinds;
Cosk Cloths and Trimmings;
Jet and Steel Eail Heads;
-nder Garments for men, women, boys, and girls !;
Veil Berages;
Embroidered Collars and Cuffs; @
Russia Crash Russia Diaper;
Table Cloths; Napkins;
shawls Of every description;
Rs4l Lambs Wool Hose at Csc, worth Soc.
Merino Hose for children all sizes, at 50c., worth
Sc; ..-.-- ~
foil assortment Of White Goods, Flannels
Bed Blankets, Shawls, Handkerchiefs. Hosiery,
Aai everything else that should be kept in ret
class dry goods establishment which we offer tc
the public, assuring them that we have every ar.
tcle in the house st the prices they are adver.
tsst at, and that the goods now in store are much
below the Regular prices.
LEVY BROTHERS, x
1871 Main street, few doors above the o!d Market
opposite side. .i' de 4
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LAYING OF THE MASONIC CORNER STONE.
AS previously announced, the corner
stone of the Masonic Hall to be erected
at the corner of Main and Third streets
will be laid under the auspices of Metro
politan Lodge, No. IL, and Joppa Lodge,
u. d. { 80 y .s.,. -ss-.
I The various bodies of Masons and their
visitors will meet at 10 o'clock A. n. at
the places designated by their presiding
officers, and when placed in line will
march to the Masonic Hall, on Franklin
street between Eighteenth and Nine.
teenth, where the procession will be
formed under the direction Of the chief
marshal, John Poe, Jr., assisted by his de.
puties. a -. iTsr -
The procession will march from Nine.
teenth street to Main, up Main to the site
of the building, where it will halt, and al
once form in open order. Here the usual
imposing Masonic ceremonies will be
performed, and several psalms and odes
will be sung by the gentlemen and ladies
who have been for some time past practi
sing for the OCCASION A fine band will be
| in attendance essg = 51s -
as stated in the Dispatch several day.
| ago, the Grafton will be delivered by Rey
j. L. Burrows, D. D, and the ceremonie!
will be concluded by the singing of the
chorus in Mozart's Twelfth Mass.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

GENERAL LEE AND x-PREsIpBsrr DAvIs.-We5
acknowledge with thanks our indebtedness to
nessrs. BEss a Co., OF thiscity, for exceedingly
well. executed photographs Of exp resident Davis
and General Lee. These distinguished gentlemen
visited the Rees Gallery during their late solourn
in Richmond, and the pictures than procured are
perhaps the bsssthsy have ever had taken. Those
with which we are favored are both large and
small size, but in either the likeness is s.rikingI
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

ExToRTroNATE HACK HIRE.-John R.
Mountcastle was arraigned before the
Mayor on Saturday for allowing one Of
his hack drivers to. charge more than
allowed by the city ordinances, and fined
five dollars. 1t often happens that per-
sons are imposed upon in this way, and if
every one would take the recourse allowed
him by law it could be pretty effectually
stnnDa6 .@s.n.s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoUBp-JUpdE
UNDERWOOD PRESIDING This court was,
in session on Friday and Saturday, bnt
no business of public interest was trans
acted. 'L@'SS'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

r.g- BAICHELOK'S HAIR DYE-BATcHE-
LOR's HAIR DYB.-This splendid HAIR DYE 10
the best In the world. The only true and perfect
dys-harmless reliable, instantaneous. No dis
appointment no ridiculous tints. Natural black
or brown remedies the III effects OF bad dyes !;
iayigorates the hair leaving 1t soft and beautiful
The genuine Is signed WILLIAM A. BATCHE-t
L0H. All Others are mere limitations, AMI should
be avoided Sold by all druggists and perfumera
Factory 81 Barclay street. New York. Bewars
n, +, .o,r,s,ysit 10 s1l-tD10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

: CHILD LosT.-A little son of Mr.. Black,
about eighteen months old, was lost on the
Capitol Square Saturday morning. The
little fellow wore check cape and yarn
cap. He will answer to the name .oi
Philip. Information concerning him may
be left with Mr.. Black, on Marshall street
opposite the Lancasterian school,. as2 {
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

FoR THE PEN1TENTIARY.-The sheriff of
Halifax county arrived in the city yester-
day, having in charge Archie Foster me
gro), sentenced to three years conlne-
ment in the penitentiary for malicious
shooting - ss sEtE#Ee Z
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

ALARM OF F1RE.-The alarm of fire Sa-
turday afternoon was caused by the burn
ing of chimney on Third street between
Broad and Grace. The chimney was so
heated that it was sfound necessary to apply
water. At the time of the alarm the dead
body of lady was Lying in the house.
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German ,Glub--Alopzo Rick.

!, ,NTSEnHH 5VEtU-- IAIUU1Ug xssSs 2
Rooms for the use Of the committees OF
the Convention have been prepared at tle
Exchange Hotel, t1e Ballard House, and
ths SSpotswood Hotel, whose proprfetors
have rendered thsm for this purpose. g
The, committee of arrangements are H.
K. Ellyson, James R. Branch, W. D. Cole
man. Thomas G.. jackson, ]. O. Shields,
Albert Lybrock, Thomas ". McCsnce,
and John w. Wright.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

os.-Gsntlsmen (ofd or young) wishing to
become members OF the Young Mons Christian
Association can do so by leaving their names at
the rooms OF the Association or with T. Roberts
Baker, ESQ.,. chairman OF Committee on Nomina-'
sions, al. the drug store OF Meade Baker, corner
Franklin and Ninth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET
1NG.-The regular monthly concert OF
prayer for Presbyterian Sabbath schools
will be held at 71a O'Clock tonight, in the
Third church, corner Broad and Twenty
| fifth streets 9tEaa- LtAAS1.1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET1NG.-The
monthly meeting of. the Baptist Sunday
schools of Richmond and Manchester will
be held in the First Baptist church to-
night at "a o'clock. The meeting will
take place in the main audience-ro and
the children will have the aid of the organ
in singing. -LIr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

THs LADIES OF RICHMOND and vicinity will no
doubt be glad to learn that the celebrated Du-
pence Golden Pills" $50 extensively advertised
before the war), for the thousand and one little
ailments peculiar to females, are again for sale by
our loading druggists. These pulls are not \ Sc
cret preparation. Every agent Is presented with
the formula, and pronounce them the best pill
ever offered to females. 7cs gZ-i5 ~
See list OF agents in to- morrow's Dispatch. ,..,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.-The Grand
Lodge of Masons of the State of fsVfrginia
meets at 6 O'Clock this evening at the hall
on Franklin between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets. go 80 ,' ,,..,,1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

HOLLYWOOD AssocIATIoN.-The Board
of Managers of Hollywood Memorial Asso-
citation will meet in the lecture-room of
the Second Presbyterian church (Dr.
Hoge's) on Tuesday, December 10, at IL
O'clock M -,.r-s, fyV az!
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

CENTRAL EXECUTIVE, CoMMITTEE.-The
Central Executive Committee Of the Con-
servative party meet tonight at 7h o'clock
at the banking house Of Thomas Branch &
Con
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

JUDGE BURNHAM's GoUgT.--Thise court
was in session on Saturday but a short
time. 4s1 t'Ns$5 ~.
The verdict in the case Of John Harvey,
indicted for felony ,obeingi set aside, he was
arraigned, and upon consideration the
court dismissed the case. ..,.,,.,3 rf Ii fa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

HENRIco COUNTY ,CoURT.-Thes argu-
ment in the case Of j. W. Hartman Us.
Hanover Coal Company was continued on
Saturday. 7Gaf s s-aa@6sR tTa21-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

RAPID PRoaRsss IN .ARr-See pictures ut Lee
Gallery, esO Main street, over Richmond Musical
Exchange. Sixteen for dfty cents.
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UNITED STATES C1RcU1T CouRT.-This
court has adjourned until January ed :
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4 FEMALE HUMANE AssocIATIoN-AN IN
TEREsrING REPoRT.-The report of the
Board of Directors of the Female Humane
Association of the city of Richmond, pre-
sented by Mrs. A. M. Bolton, secretary of
the Board, at the annual meeting, shows
that q good work has been performed by
the Association.
The first Monday in December closed
the financial year, at the beginning Of
which sls9.6s was the. amount in the trea-
sury. The available sources of income
have been the interest on State and city
stock, amounting to $209, and 81 900 ap.
propriated by the City Council. The As.
ISOLATION acknowledges indebtedness te
the musical and dramatic company Of
Richmond /; Mr.. Ettynge, of Philadelphia
John Tebin, of New. York; III. Conway
Robinson fair held by children, pei
Mrs. Yancey, etc.
| The expenses of the year have beer
about s2,s41.s4. This amount has beer
expended for the maintenance of thirt.
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.EoR NEW YORK--nLDD DOMINION
II STEAMSHIP COMPAHY.-.Tho II .aE1Esh
splendid new side-wheei steamships %H14z&
+ SARATOGA HAT. NG4&&kX
TRRAs, NIAGARA, and YlHG!g IA, 5!8
leave New York for Richmond direct every w Ed
ENEsDAY and SATURDAY. Leave ;RtchMond
every TD DHGDAY and SATURDAY. 2.
These ships are entirely new, and were 9sis
expressly for this Touta. They have ss,Icisdid
saloons, and etaterooms and the fare, aeeogsses
dations, snd attention, are unsurpasssd., {
! Goods shipped by this line are 1snded Fs3t Iayly
at New York on the Compsny's ooysred pisr s7s
North river, within forty. eight hours.
Insurance effected at lowest ratss when GS1eYad..
Freights for points beyond New YorS Forwarded
with dispatch, and no charge made except tprrss-
tsat expenses incurred.
| The steamers for Charleston, Savannah, Vow
Orleans, and other southern ports, leave from sAe
adjoining pier. An goods for these pofnts AS
pl114sy E. psssidsns
street. Nsw York; ssmosI Ay5ss y Co, ,Eich-
burg T. a.. Webb. Norfolk, Va. $40
orfrsisht or passage spRly 70 ,...a.... s,,
dea corner Main and Eleventh streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

We are indebted to Captain Clifford, Of
the Sylvester, for late Norfolk papers. 4
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HUsTINGs CouRT OF MAGIsTRATEs.- -
This court meets this morning. 2s2'tt
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PHILADELPHIA, RICH MO.MD
IL AND NORFOLK sTkAMsHIP ESSsA
LIHEG;1-sssSssspqsrs w. g team NORFOLK and and &K h
line, will leave Philadairhia every us
SATUhDAY, and Richmond sveJ Fklp4AY raltet-
Prdaht taken for n oRR0LK, aiso for CBAHI.Es-
TON,SAYANNAE, and BEW ORLEANS, and
bills OF iading signed through. .f1j tns'a y ~
stateroom, Sle. lEltG w. p. PORTER. Agens.
90 si-ts OEes uo. 242s on the Dock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

fFOR NORFOLK, .PQRTSMOUTHs
JAMES aRIVER.-Thafsss and sls- 5sssssSSSasJ,
esnt steamer JOHN sYLvESTRR. zzzjssS
'Ra ptac bQAPfAla SE, O. GIRgoRD, ei. nfh9 tj y
leaves her wharf at Rockets for sseye.nAme4
aplae es on MOEDAY,w RsDAY. AID ERfDAT
IS s.ao O'clock a. ~, and rstaEn oa Tuesday.
PIssERagsS asIivs nd, NORFOLK In TINA 10
connect with steamers for BALTIMORE snd
TEAM isssss sIry PoIsg sor PErEasBuko
ou ARRIVAL OF sPRSAER.4f $3.50 ztk 3eteR
> Fare TO Norfolk, $3.5e t3..,a, ss5fy,t
sa& - IaSai EREi9Hyl SSAs' 81
received ND 10 p. M. daily for BOSTON, BALTI.
NOES. principal L1NDIRdS on rHEsaPE1KE
BAY And al LANDINGS SoaJkMss III sis ~
Ysa sonable rates.
+ freight for way landings nust he pro. paid; q.
Letters entrusted TO parser of steamer mast ~
anelosed in GoverysS siainHRsssr n sssr1W IN Sssn,.
Ais9lssa iss.. a;a s5as:. :, sss.nss:,ss.ass.:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

TOR PALATKA. Fla, sAvANl''-'. ~ 4
F NAH, Ca, PA IARggNANDisA,g - T
JYeksyssypIhfhsss !sp q ~ TN a fISoaaTaah oa Tah 81 g.
I npaHN,s RiyBR.--The splendid g8 tafflBt
s'1s s'AAAe sTRAMER aDICTAToR."
e-gg S9sfi,o1a tons buftken. y sgs 49,
CAPTAIN Louis M. CoSsrss iss 3 q
win sail from Middle Atlaaue whsri
g. C..xfcr the above pl&csst eyssy4
NIaaT nj d clock, eorDscsanx wssn .na asosssA @
Central railroad ., Saysnnah for Mobile aad NOW
For freigh, or passage apply g - sts;
s. D. AIKbN & CO., Agents.,
ooasm Charleston, T. Z.
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BIBLE SOCIETY OF y1RGINIA.
Address of the Executive Committee

ANNUAL MEETING.
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AN IMPORTANT NOTICE TO -FA-
IN MILIKs.-Just received at J: q. AETHoNY's
ever offered In this city. They viii be sold at re-
tail fifteen per cent. less than anywhere else. Best
g. Roasted COFFEE, SPICES, and SUGARS. 72l
Main street, six doors above the Spotswood Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

100 BARRELS EXTRA FLOUR,
lUtC 80 barrels FAMILY FLOUR, on consign-
de4 ARMISTEAD & CARY
EREsH vENISoN, FRESH VENf-
IT SUN.-Fifty hams very fine yenison lust re-
ceived.| Tde4 DANDKIDGE e ANDERSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

The address, which is issued over the
name of Mr.. Samuel M. Price, is so inte-
resting that we regret our inability to pub
lish it in full.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-09

GIDER VINEGAR for sale by
u GORDON 81 7GR1NGAN, :
/ nol9 Pearl Block.
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Upper LEATHER-Our own manu-
u facture-for sale by HULST q hIga,,
nos Pourteenth street near Exchange Hotel.
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Groceries, dc.

GTOCe9'V6S, oCs = =
Dob ARRELS. PHILADELPHIA
~ YRUP; 10 hogsheads BkCON-Sides
de4 ARMIsTEAD & CARY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-27

mhnuefS IOT People at Feeding Time
at Social EntertainmentH...Th Ami.
NAL ProeIiyitiea OF Human Nature
on Such Occasions.
Anew Haven lady gives Professor
Bailey, the elocutlonist OF Yale College.
the high praise OF being the only gen.
tleman in that city who Understands
properly how to care for lady In the
supper room. Some may consider this
rather hard on the rest OF the Yale fac.
ulty, but we don't think 80. 1t Is all a
man OF ordinary strength, to say moth.
Ing OF breeding and modesty, can do to
take care Of himself In the supper room
at modern party or assembly, and II
Is hardly to be wondered at that the
ladies are sometimes neglected. Alta
party, we will say, at the residence of
some OF our wealthy citizens, the word
Is given that supper is ready.
The whole mass OF indIgestlble
stuff provided for the occasion
IL displayed In the ordinary fam.
lily dining room, amply large enough
for ordinary use, but which Ia yssv
quickly blocked by the rush Of fifty
men, all eager TO get taste OF all the
best things themselves, and bite OF
something for "the girl left behind
me-" Then comes the tug OF war.
Then Is crowding and pushing and
snatching, and crunChinH; what each
Individual cannot get for himself he
evidently prefers to have fall upon the
door rather than get into the hands OF
his rival across the table. Then comes
an exhibition OF mahners quite differ.
ent from that with which young mon
IN lanltless clothes, white neck.tie and
hair parted with mathematical preoI.
sion, have been doing the agreeable to
''l0w necks and short sleeves"
In the drawing'room; and what 10
quite noticeable, the "hIgh.
er" the society the greater the
scramble, generally speaking. Ey.
erybody generally does get something
TO eAt, We believe, the lady who wants
oysters, gets chicken salad, and vice
versa; everybody also gets disgusted.
partiCnl larly the proprietor Of tho man.
sion when he views the ruin that has
been wrought upon his ~ emIses. We
do not wonder that New Workers. have
taken tOglving their parties ut Delmon.
lcn's; II is never ending surprise how
nice people can give parties ut their own
houses with snppers for the well dress.
ed Doors that frequent them. Nor do
we envy the reputation OF Prof. BAILEY
M the ladies' supper room champion;
but we should suppose elOcutIon would
bs II little out OF his line. Physical
training und muscular Christianity are
what are needed principally to enable
n man Tn storm n supper table and car.
ry oil amy trophies with our present
manners at feeding time.
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A chlcngo Wow Of cnrI.,mn 4.

A correspondent OF the Chicago 7+i.
CM"c, diScoursing somewhat about
Christmas, says:
"ln the year OF our blessed Lord. n
carpenter and hls wife came TO Bethle.
hem to pay his taxes, and II liz to be
hoped no did not have to shut his eyes
anu grit Ills teeth Nv l had to when |
paid mine In tho year 1867 of our
blessed Lord.
"lf the taxes ut Bethlehem were on
the scale OF tho taxes at Chicago, II Ia
no wonder that tho carpenter aud his
wife lodged In a stable.
And thus the flrst Christmas was col.
ebrated n that Bethlehem stable ono
thousand eight hundred and sIxty.
seven years ago, and when II was over
tho carpenter took his tax reOeIpt, nm.
vexOd by special assessments for lamp
posts, Nicholson pavensntu, plank
sidewalks. etc., and wont on hla way
rejoicing"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-27
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-27

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