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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-28
For the DISPATCH.
The Stay Law.

tRG stay Ah"s
have been a careful reader of all the
articles published in the Dispatch on the
subject of the stay law; and without
having any personal interest in it one way
or the other, I feel prompted to say that the
brief communication of your correspondent
Mecklenburg" has more of reason in 1t,
to my mind, than all else have read. The
wisdom of such laws may we'll be doubted;
but that is not now the question. We have
had one in operation for several years,
and the condition of the people requires
even greater degree of forbearance and
consideration than when the law was first
enacted. A sudden repeal at this time
would be likely to involve the whole State
in ruin. With thousands of farms to be
sold, and few or no purchasers, how could
it be otherwise? After such calamity as
the war brought upon us, no people could
recover except after long years Of toll. The
proposition, then, Of your correspondent to
extend the time to four years, and to make
IT obligatory on the debtor TO pay in annual
instalments st such season of the year as
his crops are most available, seems to meet
the exigency in q manner to which none
can reasonably object, and which would
most probably in the end enure to the
benefit Of all parties. s.
Petersburg, November Is, 1868.
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PETERsnuRe, November q, 1868.

PETERSBURG, November q, 1868.
If thieving is noe already an epidemic
among q certain class of people, there is
every reason to fear that it will soon De
come so. Every night numerous depredi'a-
ticns are committed, not only in the city
but in the adjacent counties. A niSn' or
two ago the fattening pen of Baker Mann,
who lives on the Chesterfield SIDE OF the
river. was robbed Of fine hog weighing
about two hundred pounds. The rogues
Knocked him on the head and dragged him
to the rear of one of the out-buildings,
whore thew disembowelled him and then
bore him off. And in Dinwiddie several
negroes were arrested day or two ago and
taken to Jail for breaking open the corn-crib
of one of the citizens Of the county. But per-
haps no case of rascslity has been brought TO
light showing so much ingenuity in battling
the police as that Of one Patrick Hill Ia
negro), who was sent to the penitentiary
from this place, and who managed to es-
cape two or three months ago. He has been
seen here by persons time and again, and
the police were informed of his whereabouts
and put on his track. He had even boosted
That he intended TO remain in Petersburg
and TO make his living by stealing. The
house in which he was secreted was visited
by the officers several times, who made dill
gent search, but always without effect until
Wednesday night, when he was discovered
more by accident than anything else. The
entrance to his retreat was so small and so
carefully INSTRUCTED that an expert might
we'll have overlooked it. A quantity of
stolen goods was found in his hiding-place;
and unless he manages to free himself
again from the clutches of the law, ne will
soon be returned to durance in the State
prison.
This morning man by the name of John
Phillips, wheelwright, from Dinwiddie,
aged forty-seven years, took it into his
head that he had lived long enough, and en-
deayored to put sn end to his life. He Dor
lowed musket from man in Pocahontas,
and bought powder and shot, saying he was
going hunting. He then preceded up the
turnpike, and after getting about hundred
yards, stopped in the middle of the road,
and putting the muzzle Of the gun under his
chin, deliberately fired it. The load, which
was of No. shot, came out at the
side of his face, producing a frightful
wound, but pronounced by the physicians
not necessarily fatal. After being dressed
and properly cared for he was sent to the
poorhouse, where he can 1uminate at leisure
on his folly. 5.
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ny Wellington Gcddin,
Euctioreer and Real Estate Agent.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
4 FARM CALLED ..BENvILLE,,, IN KING
AND QEEEN COUNTY. On 1OEk Kl9ER-
virtue Of deed OF trust executed to the subscri-
beers By Mr.. William Robinson aud wife, dated 23th
June 1857 duly recorded In the Clerks Office OF
partial execution thereof proceed to sell at public
auction. ut the Office of Wellington Goddin, in the
city Of Richmond. corner Of Bank and Eleventh
streets, on WEDNESDAY the 81 day Of Deem
FARM located as above. containing ONE THOU
SAND THREE Fl u ND Z z D AND FIFTY
ACRES, Of which between FIVE and six hundred
acres are cleared, and the balance well timbered ::
attached 20 which Is large marsh OF some five
hundred acres In extent, atFording fine pasturage
for cattle and horses, and giving the place UNI
equalled advantages rs grazing farm In addition
TO which there about two miles OF river shore
adapted 10 oyster beds
The cleared land, mostly OF low grounds, IS wen ven
watcrcd and enclosed and having been recently
heavily lined is we, adapted TO the grown OF
wheat, corn. oats etc. -.
The dwelling house was destroyed by fire just
previous 10 the war but the site thereof Is Dea-
tiful one Oh emircnce about nity ret ABOVE me
river. commanding full vte~of the lo"!ahus'
The other buildings are In good condition.. consist
ing of kitchen, carriage house, oyerseers house,
and several cabins. There Is on the place an ex-
celent mill size. .,,.,,or
hood and Is accessible Dy water 10 Norfolk, Balt-
moe and other places, and within two hours ride
of Richmond by river and railroad.
further description Is deemed unnecessary, IS
persnns DESTROYS of purchasing would prefer cx-
aiming the property before the day OF sale.
The deed 1 @ s9t To os sSa
these terms FAR rs the debt due 10 them Is con-
cerned or in lieu Of them, one-thtrd cash, balance
Mt four eight. and twelve months for negot!ab BILE
notes, interest added secured by trust decd: and
az TO the surplus of SALE II any, such terms as
the debtor shall prescribe and direct,
JAMES PEASANTS rrrsteeq.
JOEL b. WATKINS, !
no 2l-tds
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
The Stay Law-Pubiic Meeting I'm
Nelson.

At meeting of the citizens of Fluvanna
county, on Monday, the 23d November lit
being court day., on motion of Mr.. A. A.
Gray, Colonel D. ". K. Bowles was called
to the chair, and John T. Martin requested
to act as secretary.
The object of the meeting was explained
by Mr.. A. A. Gray in few eloquent and
pointed remarks; at the conclusion of which
he offered the following resolutions, which
we're unanimously adopted
Whereas the act of Assembly commonly
called the stay lay law, suspending sales
under deeds Of trust, executions, &C., eX-
pires by its own limitation on the first day
of January next, whereby creditors will be
allowed to enforce the collections of their
debts and whereas to do so in the present
depressed condition of property would re-
suit in the most ruinous sacrifices thereof,
as we'll as occasion to debtors (who consti-
tute much the larger portion of our popula-
tion) the severest privatlons and distresses,
while it would be of little benefit to the
creditor class; and whereas it is earnestly
hoped the policy of the incoming Presiden-
tial administration will, by restoring peace
to the country and the adjustment of our
present political troubles, increase the
general prosperity and tend to enhance the
value of property at the South, and SO ena-
BILE the people the better to meet their liza
bilities; therefore,
RESOLVED, That in the absence Of any civil
authority to which resort can now be had
for relief, a committee of three be appointed
by the Chair to prepare and forward or
present in person to the General command
ing this military district, q memorial en-
bodying the above views, asking that said
law in all its provisions be extended for q
limited period after the meeting Of the next
General Assembly.
The Chair appointed Messrs. A. A. Gray
William r. Cooke, and Thomas IL. TutWi'
Ter, committee to memorabilia the COM
manding General upon the subject.
Colonel B. H. Magruder and B. j. Oar
nellie, of Albemarle, being present, were
called upon, and supported the resolutions
in ELOQUENT and forcible addresses.
On motion Of DIR. P. j. VIM, it was or
dered that the Richmond Wing, Dispatch
and Enquirer and Examiner, be requested
to publish the proceedings of this meeting
The meeting then adjourned.
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To the Editor of the Press:

sir,-Your Pottsville correspondent is as
wide of the mark in his spelling Of Kriss-
Rinqle as you were. Christ Kindlein (the
diminutive of kind, child; kindlein, little
child,) is correct.
Would it not be we'll to correct, at the
same time, the general American idea OF
the original German custom of celebrating
Christmas9 =,
Christ Eindlein is not the old man with
long beard, etc., with good things for good
children, and rod for those that are bad,
pictured to us in this country; but he Is
little child, child Jesus, with good gifts to
those who deserve them, while those who
are not good are looked after by an old
man, .Nickolaus: Old NICK, who takes care
that they receive their deserts in the shape
of hirchen rod. Yours, truly, l.. w.
Philadelphia, November Is, 1868.
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Great Excitement at City Point. Va
Negroes as Pugflists.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
CITY POINT, November 26, 1868.
This morning about II o'clock o dispute
arose between two gentlemen of the Loyal
League, in which one negro drew pistol
and fired at the other, the ball passing
about six inches from Mr.. A. M. Drew,
steamboat agent at City Point, and break
ing his window, which was very large
one. Poor Drew came near seeing his last.
Then general row commenced-hand and
hand fght-some eight or ten engaged, and
fought for two hours or more. A great
deal of blood was spilled. Pity for so much
loyal blood to be wasted. Finally, big
man threw up the sponge, and a general re-
Cancellation followed. Thus ended the
fight. No arrests. BILL.
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BY wellington GOcdin,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.

VERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS
ON THE SOUTH SIDE or BROAD BE-
AND AT THE MORT INVEST CORNER or
GRACE md FIRST STREETS, FOR SAJE AT
AUCTION .--Wili he sold ut auction on the rreni-
ses. on THURSD aY the Sd OF december iss3 a,
O'Clock P. W., those TWO VALUABLE LOrS
with several small buildings thereon) adjoining
the property Of Mrs. Michael Walt. each fronting
90 feet Broad street running back 100 feet 70 an
allev ten feet wide After which will he sold those
THREE BEAU JFTL BUILDING LOTS NJ the
northwest corner of Grace and First streets each
fronting so feet. running back l55 feet TO alley
sixteen feet wide. On thee lots there are several
old framed buildings belonging to the tenants, now
renting for $500 to 80 0 per annum.
TERMS Orc-third cash: balance ST four and
eight months for negotiable notes interest ADDED,
secured by trust deed. W. GOi'DlN,
mos huctitNEeer
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ASa1NSL =
John ". Feddeman and William N. Feddeman

IN CHANCERE.
The object of this suit is TO subject the lands of
the said John w. Feddeman to sale to satisfy
tain judgments rendered by the said court against
the said Johu w. F. ddeman, one for the sum Of
$780, with interest thereon from the 1t day Of
January, 1851, and costs, in favor of Solomon Mar
Shall another for the sum of $Sls6, with Interest
thereon from the 10Th day of August 1882 and costs,
In favor Of the said solomon Marshall aud one
other for the Of $726 n, with interest thereon
from the I'd day of MAY, 1854 and costs In favor OF
james Aydclott; all of which judgments have been
ASSIGNED to the plaintiff.
ALI avit having been made before the clerk Of
the said court that the defendant, William M. Fed
deman. Is anon-resident OF this State, on the mo-
ton of the plaintiff by his counsel it Is ordered
month after due publication or this order, and do
what Is necessary to protect his interests; and
that this order be published once a week for four
successive weeks In the Dispatch, n newspaper
published In the city OF Richmond. and also posted
a. the front door of the courthouse Of this county
the first day OF the next term OF the said court.
Test j. w. GILLET, g. A. G..
PARKER Il Nicely, %. q. no 27-F4w
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PLAIN SrEAK1NG.-Mr. D. L. Moody, Of
Chicago, is queer Christian to speak in a
prayer-meeting "The idea," said he, Of
a man who can draw check for 100000
asking God to give money to the Erring
Women's Refuge is preposterous. Let him
give II himselfn
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BY Wellington Goddin,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWENTY-FIVE
1 ACRES OF VALUABLE FARMING LAND
IN REAR OF THE CITY RESERVOIR, NEAR
To CAMP GRANT.-By virtue Of a deed Of trust
bearing date on the 18th Of sertember. 1867 duly
recorded In Henrico County Court. shall. 10 exc
cution thereof proceed to sell ut public auction on
the premises. on THURSDAY the 2sth OF Eovem-
her, 1862 Mt O'Clock r. NJ, IL fair. II not the first
fair day thereafter, TWENTY-FIVE ACRES OF
BEAUTIFUL FARMING LAND located as above,
adjoining the lands OF Nessrs Haxall. Drs. Cren-
shaw Pollard, and Harvie. It will be sold in four
lots Of six and quarter acres each or sold as
whole, according TO plat to be exhibited at the
hour or sale. .r
For suburban residences, or for market gardens,
these lots are very desirable the soil Is Of supe
riOr quality. with convenient access to the city
by an excellent road.
TERMS 0ne-third cash; balance at four. eight,
and twelve months FIR negotiable notes, interest
added secured by trust deed
w. GOD0JN, Trustee.
p. S.-The above sale Is postponed until WE'D
NESn&Y the 7d of December next, and viii take
place at my office at II O'Clock n.
W. GODDIN,
ross corner Of Bank and Eleventh streets.
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Mr.. Hitor,-You refer in yesterdays
Issue as to what stonewall Jackson pro-
posed at the battle Of Fredericksburg.
| was perfectly satisfied then. as I am
now, that Burnside's whole army could
have been easily captured on that occasion.
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AUCTION SALES.
FrTTuRE DAY
BY WilIism .Pannill, Aucttoneer,
Petersburg, Va.
A ss1aNBE's SALE OF VALUABLE

-. 4. E-----.-
A ssIGNEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
n REAL ESTATE. IN THE COUNTY OF
DINWIDDIB AND STATE OF VIRGINIA.
As assignee Of William TurnbuI n bankrupt
shall. on THURSDAY, nth OF December next, at
u O'Clock noon. within The store Of William Pan
nil, Petersburg Va. sell by public auction that
valuable TRACT OF LAND called LEDGE
HILL lying In the county Of DinwtGdie, on Cox
road about one mile from the CITY, and containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES. The land is highly
improved and well suited for market garden,
having on It several thousand fruit trees, consist
ties. ana In good bearing condition. n..#
This farm Is one of the most valuable In this part
Of the country and rs an investm ent is deserving
Of particular attention.
TERMS DE SALE One-third cash : the balance
upon n credit Of Elk and twelve months-purchaser
giving bonds with interest added and approved
securities. and the legal title retained until the
whole OF the purchase money Is paid.
L hND'W RUTHFRGLEN, Assignee.
WILLIAM PANN1LL, AuctiOneer.
no 2s-S&Wtds
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What is the difference between Haoakkuk
and q man who commits suicide? One is a
felo de sc and the other is q fellow 3. c.
Baby.
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DOCMS FOR RENT.-Two or three 81
~ Rooms furnished or unfurnishcd. In a ~
very desirable neigborhood. apply at No 2c4
north Icigh street. no 20 oL
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by Wellington God2in.
spr;iorIcer and Real Estate agent.
sA1EOF 4 PORTION or

TRUsTEE's SALE OF A PORTION OF
4 THAT VALU RLE FARM 4 J. hED
"HICKORY HILL" OETHE HRO2k, IUh ~.
PIKE TWO AND 4 HALF MILES E'RIH Df
KICHMOND.-By virtue of deed OF trns. TNan,
ted by the late john y. Taylor and wife 70 LoilH
\, Elicit and James Eiet: BON no" dr'oas1I,i
bearing date 23d Of December, 49,! Guy Ivs"I,'Iy
in IIenrico County Court. ] shall rs executor ~
Loftiu n Elle;t, deceased, Who survived Jl,9c, 80
lett She other trustee, proceed 20 sci! ~ l,E ~,
ton. on the premises, on MOEnA1 lHc %'M -
November lsds at { o. clock Z. D., II iaiF, II L.S.
the fret fair Fay thereafter that poru"9 ~ '.'
HICKORY HILL ESTATE, Of "hIch 2 ,,ni, va
TAILOR died seized fronts on TIE "Cst a,C1 ~
Brook turnpike embracing about CO. ~
FIVE ACRES and bounded on the SCUM w. W" ~.
farm formerly owned by the late Johh E""'a,,' -
Inc dI yidcd into two tracts Of 3T5 acT' rc. -, ~
ing TO a plat and survey TO be exhibited ~ Inc '''
OF sale. .,cu o.,rItr, from the
turnnIke hack 10 the lands of ar. Martin ;. ~!
Tor with good building sites on each nv NJ "rI
located IN the most desirable Dc'ghbOrhnohl ~
rico county and should attract til" attention W
persons wanting country seats near 10 the cIss .,
nv consent OF parties the sale WI We -,
cash balance at four. eight, and t"ri'c ", Pc"
FOR negotiable notes, interest added, seGUIr1r ~
trust deed. iO ,! - I'll '1'rd trus-
Executor Of Loftin n. Elicit deceased anu "''-
tee er ogici3. ,o,,,.>-a,C,F,ss
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wNag, EsEAvE FOR SALE.

MARKET GARDEN FOR SALE.-TEN
NI ACRES, highly improved, situated at Glen
lien ON The Fredericksburg railroad, ten mics
from town, small new FRAMED HOUSE with
two rooms good orchard and tolerablc fence.
The land Is d rich old garden spot. Cash price,
Sa1s. FOR further particuIars address
JOHN CUSSONS
no 24-eod3t Glen Allen, Henrico county, Va.
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We pay particular attention to RENTING OUT
HOUSES and LANDS, and to SELLING PRO
PERTY, either publicly or privately.
We can promise superior facilities on account OF
arrangements made to insure speedy sales.
LOANS NEGOTIATED ON REAL ESTATE,
Mr. JAMES A. GODDIN, for many years In
the Henrico County Clerks office, examines all
titles, and thus .nsures positive correctness In all
documents drawn by &C 20
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BY Grubbs 4 Williams, AuctioneerS
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.

T7RUSTEE'S SALE OF A STEAM EN-
4 CINE At ATCTI JE.--By "irtue o. IScl
Of trust executed by =. ). Colby to the subscriber
ne trustee dated 4 h August, 1897 and recorded III
h.s,crficld County Court Gflice. being thereto Re-
Guired by the creditor secured. VIII sen Al ''r-
tiou ON MONDAY, 3Oth November, 81 o,rImch i
N at Bradley's building, corner OF Nv; ~"
First streets, in Manchester, pSE FIf ~ =,
HORSEPOWER ENGINE and BOihEh' III
complete order. -. ,,onpy
TERMS Cash. JOHN W. ~
r,,,,,s G. uurrANs Aurtiouecrs no Il
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A UCTT0N SALE OF "PRATT'S" TWO
IA COTTAGES, GAMgEE's HILL. ON THE
WEST SIDE OF FOURTH BETWEEN BYRD
AND ARCH STRERTS.--Wfll be sold at auction
on the premises on WEDNESDAY the ID day Of
December, 1859. ut o'clockP. NJ, those two h5nd-
some and conyeniently-arrsnged COTTAGE
RESIDENCES located as above one or which y,
occupied by Mr.. Samuel A. Eaton and The other nv
Mr.. j. g. Wade. each at the annual rent OF s.S6
For small families these fenements are admirably
we'll arranged. The neighbnrhood Is not only a
desirable one, but the view from them is equal 10
the best In Richmond.
Terms 0De-fourth cash balance at three. s,r.
and nine months for negotiable notes. interest
added. secured by trrst deed. ". GODDIN,
no % kucti0nrer
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neutrality-suspicious. viii be made to
~ the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany for the issue to me OF CERTIFICATE OF
STOCK for three shares In the capital stock Of
said company, hitherto standing in the name OF
having been destroyed by fire on The Sd OF April,
1855. CORNEL{A Ri LORTOE
oc A-W2m
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BY a. Q. Pulliam, Auctloneer-
BY A. G. PulllaIn, Auctioneer.

MISERABLE DWELLING, CONTAIN
~ ING FOUR ROOMS AND PASSAe T.,
WITH COMFORTABLE KITCHEN, &c, ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF DECATUR AT THE
CORNER OF HARRISON OR FOURTEENTH
STREET MANCHESTER. FOR SALE AT
AUCTION.-By request or the owner, will sell at
auction, on the premises, on SATURDAY, No
vember 23th, 1868, at O'Clock p. NJ. the HALF
ACRE LOT, No. A. fronting 132 feet on Decatur
and running back los feet on Harrison or Four
tcenth street with improvements thereon, consist
ing of 4 DWELLING, KITCHEN, &C.
TERMS One-thIrd cash; balance at four and
eight months for negotiable notes Interest added,
and deed OF trust 10 secure deferred payments.
no 20 A. &. PULLiAM, Aucttoreer.
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no IL
-TJRGINTA-AtR ules held for the Court

v of the county OF Accomac, In the clerks
office thereof, on the first Monday In October, A:
u. 1858, the SANE being the Sth day OF the said
j .mes ii. FLETCHER, who sues for himself and all
other judgment creditors of John w: Fedte-
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BY james VI. Taylor & Son, Auctionecrs.
Office No. s2l Main street,
three doors below Spotswood Hotel.
NALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.-Pursuant

GALE OF HOUSE AND L0T.-Pursuant
~ to DEGREES Of Richmond Circuit court entered
in suit Charter against WarCen's a'mlulatraior
an ners on 18th and 18th OF A!oycmber Fes |
sr t. on FRIDAY the !th day Of ec' nber, l's,
Al O'Clock z. NJ. upon the premises Sel, st pup,
Iic auction To the highest bidder the HOUSE and
Lott in the bin and proceedings mentioned. con-
sstiug of lot Of land on the north slde0 street
west If Brook avenue, ironing IS ir"t on l. sur.
and extending back iss feet inches 10 a ten-ioot
allev with a SINAI! frame house thereon ~
Trims Cnc-third cash, one-thtrd on cr'i'' ~
three months and the remaining thlr" on XIX,
nf six months with negotiable notes Interest ald"d
on credit pa; nents and the lille withheld III 'He
whole purchase money BE- paid. -,.,,.,
THOMAS j. EEANS,
Special Commissioner.
LANES NJ TAYIOR Z SOY. Nmctlonnnrs- ~ :!