davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

WARRINGTON, January l0.-Senate.-
Che House bill suspending the contraction
of the currency came up. An amendment
that nothing in this or any existing act
shall be construed to increase the United
States currency, except S50,000,0O0 reve-
nue. notes already authorized, was defeat
ed-Syes, II; nays, 30.
The bill was discussed till adjournment.
HoIse.-The bill creating a new COM
mission Of five per cent. on whiskey me-
tres was passed.
The Kentucky election cases came up,
and after three hours discussion Judge
Triuble was sworn in. Adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

Henry WARD BEECHER SNUBBED.-One
Of the many snobs Of Fifth avenue, New
York, purchased celebrated picture in
Europe, and had it duly installed in his
princely mansion among the stunoing up
holstery Of that hotel. Henry Word heard
Of this accession to the fine ats Of the
city, and although he did not know
Thompson les will call him), ho conclu-
ded to coll and ask permission to look at
the painting. So determined, at the pro-
per hour he dropped in and gave his card
to the servant. He had not lorgs to wait.
"Jcems" returned, and handing the
astoundcd Rev. Henry Ward his bit of
pasteboard, said a." Mr.. Thompson says he
don't know you, sir. IF you have any
business with him he will see you in his
counting-room after IL o'clock, sir.'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

SAD ACcIDEET.-From a letter written
by Mr.. Joseph E. Berry to his brother-in-
law, Of this place, we gather the particu-
lars of most painful accident, which oc-
cured to his family on Saturday of last
week. 1t appears that Sfr. Berry was
moving his family and household goods
from Moorefield to this place, and in cross
ing the South Branch near Mooreheld the
driver missed the ford-which, at best, is
a very dangerous one-and got into deep
water; the wagon bed was swept away,
and two of the younger children, a boy and
a girl, were drowned. The rest of the family
narrowly escaped. The bodies of the chill
dreu drowned were recovered next day
several miles below the ford.-Mntsns6ur9
Wa Nelo Era, January9.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE
SouTH.-It is understood that the unre-
presented States will send delegates to the
Conservative Presidential Convention. L
also learn that it is in contemplation by
the whites of the South to hold separate
elections for presidential electors. and to
disregard the reconstruction acts IN TINS
respect. The President is understood to
favor this movement. In certain con-
tingency, the moral effect at least would
be potent indeed. With an actual united
South, and a majority Of the northern
States, Congress would not dare to inau-
gurate President upon the strength OF
the negro vote -Washington letter IN Bal
tilnore Gazette.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
I'VE fear this is too good to DO true

ANOTHER WALKIsT.-A man named W
F. Crawford left the Merchants Hotel in
Columbus, Wednesday, to walk to Kew
Orleans, distance of 1920 miles, before
the 1st of May. Crawford is a Wisconsin
man, and during the campaign in Ohio last
fall he bet with man in Wisconsin that
Judge Thurman would be elected Cover
nor Of Ohio. In case he lost, he IVES to
walk from Columbus to New Orleans. The
Democrats of Columbus propose to pre-
sent him with o silk flag at Cincinnati, to be
inscribed on one side: "From Columbus,
Ohio, to New Orleans, louisiana and on
the other side: ono Taxation without
Representation" Crawford is about thir-
ty-ive years OF age.-ZanesviAs (Ohio)
Siqual.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

POST OFFICE AFFAIRs.-Mr. F. NJ. Scott
is promoted from clerk on the cars be-
tween Washington, D. c., and Weldon, n.
c., to railway postal head clerk, vice W.
II. Eddins, deceased salary, 81, 200 per
annum. T. j. Mccarthy is transferred
from route Richmond to Greensboro to
the Washington aud Weldon line, designa,
ting him as railway postal clerk, vice F
VI. Scott, promoted.
PostmaSterS Appoiated.-Nocl J. Relple
postmaster at Prince George Courthouse,
Prince George county, Va, vice W. L.
Shack, failed to bond John Lamb post
master at Mcdowell, Highland county,
Va, vice G. W. Peterson, resigned S. G..
Danden postmaster at Windsor Station,
Isle of Wight, Va, vice r. A. Runner, re-
signed P. F. Vansickler postmaster at
Mount Gilead, Loudoun county, Va, vice
George r. Elgin, resigned; William II.
Lewis, ST., postmaster at Vienna, Fairfax
county, Va, vice J. J. Bowman, removed.
During the months of November and
December Postmaster General Randall
established lsS post-of1ices; l29 were dis
continued establishments, 6S; names OF
80 offices changed and IS ladies appointed
postmiStresses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail Of the I'd
instant says the Radical candidate for
Governor has been to Washington, where
he was very severely denounced by the
Radical leaders for preparing Constitu-
ton so obnoxious to the Radical TASTE, and
| was advised to go home and undo the
work. The Null fails to give its authority
for the statement, Which may be doubted.
1t thinks, however, the Convention will
come together soon.
The first gun for 1868 has been fired !!
On Monday the borough of Columbia,
| Lancaster county, Penn, held an election
! for local officers, and the result was noble
Democratic victory, for the fi0t time in
twelve years. Such an occurrence in
Thad. Stevens's own county calls for bill
! from him for the Immediate reconstruction
of the town. Let him wait, and ho will
hear laundering all around.-World.
The Maine Legislature does not receive
the proposal to abolish iu prohibitory
liquor law with favor. Both Houses have
refused to receive bills abolisaing the
State constabulary who enforce the law.
Chicago complains of the crest amount
of spurious money in circulation in that
city, consisting mainly of twenty-five cent
postal currency and two-dollar and five
dollar greenbacks.
The number of youths enrolled in Ohio
Ior school purposes is l,0l9, l95, divided as
| follows: White males, 506,690; females,
! 4S7 1881; colored males, 1899; females,
1912.
Last year there we're $685. desths il
Cincinnati tie losses by fire were - $780,
600, 100000 more than the insurance
the city expenses, 1888, 42l.7l.
A seasonable motto for collectors: II
'twere dun when tits done, then 'twere
well it were dun quickly."-Lo'oeA Cou
rier.
In the District Court at Fredericksburg
the case of the Danville Railroad Company
as. The Powhatan Company was affirmed
The new Gait House, at Louisville, Ky.
will cost $1,2O0,OOO, and will be finished
by July next.
Fifty-five through passengers from Bris
tol north via Orange and Alexandria rail
road Thursday.
Hon. L. P. Walker, first Secretary o
/ War of the Confederate States, was II
Lynchburg Thursday.
Another party of emigrants has arrived
in Lynchburg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
The Reconstruction Acts I'm the Su
Dreme Court.

WASHINGTON, January 10.-The pro-
ceedings in the Supreme Court are viewed
with intense interest. The impression that
the bench will decide adversely to the
constitutionality Of the reconstruction acts
gains ground. The following occurred to-
day:
Judge Black moved that day be ap-
pointed for hearing ca parte McCardle Us.
United States, but Mr.. Stanbery objected
to arguing the case on behalf Of the Go
vernment because he had written opinions
sustaining the other side. The. mater was
deferred, upon Mr.. Stanbery's suggestion,
until the Government could arrange to ap-
pear by some other counsel.
This is the case of Colonel McCardlo, .
Vicasburg, Miss, editor, who was impri-
soned by General Ord. A decision is looked
for at an early day, and the impression is
very general that writ will be granted,
which act would virtually set aside the
law. A second case to come up involves
the constitutionality of the law by which
Congress- authorized the sale of captured
property and directed the proceeds to be
laid into the treasury, at the same time
providing that the claimants might at the
end Of two years bring suit for recovery
in the Court of Claims. This case comes
up through the action of the owner Of a
lot of cotton, who brings suit directly
against the officer making the seizure.
The officer pleads the law as his defence.
WHAT is known as the Virginia case
affects the mode in which Congress can
proceed in ratifying contracts between
States. 1t comes into court on motion Of
parties representing Virginia and claiming
that The cession of the counties Of Berkeley
and Jefferson to West Virginia is not valid
although ratified by Congress. The State
Of West Virginia provided for receiving
these counties upon the consent of Vir.
GINA being given. This consent was oh,
tanned, and Congress was asked to ratify
the contract. Before the action Of that
body was consummated, Virginia with
drew her consent, but Congress paid no
attention to this action, and proceeded to
rs:ifJ the contract. Virginia claims that
such action is unconstitutional, and comes
inso she Supreme Court to test it.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
The Reconstruction Conventions.

LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, January 10.-The Con-
ve1tion is rushing the constitution, getting
as fer as article 81 to-day. 1t is in session
tonight. 1t is stid this sudden activity is
caused by the receipt of letters from pro-
minent politicians now at Washington.
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, MISS, January 10.-James Du-
gan, of the Journal, was elected printer of
the Convention. The Journal is a paper
that made its appearance after the Con-
yertion met.
A resolution was offered to appoint q
committee of seven to memorabilia Con-
gress to empower the Convention to va
cate all the civil Offices in the State and
appoint men Of approved loyalty to fill
them. 1t was amended SO as to require
the commiatee to report as soon as posi-
bic, and adopted-59 to %.
GEORGIA,
ATLANTA, GA, January 10.-An ordi-
nance was introduced limiting the opera
tons of the relief ordinance adopted by
the Convention in December last to cases
prior to June l, 1865.
| A letter was read from Senator Sherman
to delegate saying the Convention should
have no fears, but go ahead. If addi-
tional legislation is needed, state what it
is, and it shall be furnished"
General Meade to-day addressed the
Convention. He said he was sent to ad.
minister the reconstruction acts, which
were the law till it was decided otherwise
by competent authority, and should do sc
faithfully to the best interests of the peo
pie, as he understood them. 1t was the
popular impression, he said, that he wa:
bound to enforce the legislation of the
Convention, but prior to the adoption O
the constitution such legislation was not
law. The reconstruction acts gave hin
discretionary powers, and he might enforce
some measures, especially any we'll di
gested scheme Of relief.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

VIRGINIA IN THE DUsT.-The Kentucky
Monitor thus reminds us of our unhappy
condition
"These Radical pretenders of the Sam
Mckee pattern should emigrate; they are
not wanted by the people of this State
Virginia or Alabama, with their Hunni-
cults and cut-throats of black, mulatto,
and white colors, are the proper political
communities for these gentry to reach Inc
goal of their presumptuous and amazing
ambition. Their talents there would be
duly appreciated and rewarded. Let them
90 by all means, and bask in the loyal rays
and sunshine of those States of Sambo.'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

AMENDING THE RECONSTRUCTION AcTs.-
II is understood that an informal caucus OF
several Radical senators was held Wed
nesday morning to decide upon some deli,
mite amendment to the reconstruction bill,
The most extreme senators advocated
passing simple bill abolishing all civil
State Governments in the South, and COM
mence the entire work of reconstruction
over again, but putting the new plan IL
such shape that it would not be in the
mower of the President to interfere with
the work. This, however, was not agreed
to. and the meeting broke up without
coming to any definite conclusion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN-
TIoS-ADDREss TO THE PE0PLE-EXCI-
TING TrME-DELEGATEs TO THE NATIONAL
CONVENTION TO BE Wheeling,
January 9.-The Democratic Convention
for this State assembled yesterday, and
organized by the election Of Colonel B. II.
Smith, Of Kanawha, as President. An adj
dress to the people of West Virginia upon
the general political situation was read and
adopted. 1t advocates bond taxation, the
substitution of legal-tenders for the ma
tional bank notes, and the Pendleton plan
of redemption. The resolutions of the
Ohio Convention endorsing Pendleton for
the Presidency were received from the
president Of that body, and their reading
created the widest excitement. Business
was suspended, the Convention becoming
perfectly uncomfortable. Delegates 70
the National Convention will be chosen to
day.-Special dispatch to Washington Star
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-The Bahino

IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-The Baltimore
american says:
"Members of Congress and others in
Washington are somewhat excited over a
rumor that the Supreme Court, at an early
day, will reverse its decision Of last spring
declaring that it had no jurisdiction re-
garding the legality Of the reconstruction
laws of Congress. A new case, involving
the coustitutionality of the reconstruction
acts of Congress, is to be brought up in
the Supreme Court in few days, and il
is asserted that the court will decide said
acts unconstitutional, and all operations
under the same null and void. The case
will involve the State of Mississippi, and
the decision of the Court, it is said, will
be that Mississippi is legally in the Union,
as much so as New York or any other
State"
I'VE fear this is too good to BIO true.l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Hisu,arc,x or the Situation

BERLIN, January AT a large Con-
sentative dinner in this city last evening,
Count Won Bismarck was present, and
made speech. He reviewed the present
political situation in Europe, in the course
of which he said that war with France this
year was phantom, and urged his hearers
to dismiss all fears in the matter. He was
listened to with profound attention.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Republican Meeting I'm Texas Fro
ken UP.

New ORLEANS, January "a dispatch
from Galveston states that a Republican
meeting at Marshall, Texas, On the 3lst
ultimo, was broken up by a mob. Judge
Caldwell, the speaker, was fired at several
times. He sought protection at the post
Headquarters. The disturhers of the peace
were arrested by the military !; and after
wards, by order Of General Hancock,
were turned over to the civil authorities,
who released them on bail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

DEATH OF ANOTHER AUTHoR.-Willlam
D. Bradbury died on Tuesday in Montcla!r,
NJ. J. He was the author Of several music
books for church and Sunday school, use,
and his little works called "The Golden
CHAIN" "Golden Shower" "Golden
Censor,'' and "Golden Trio" had wider
circulation and influence than any other
Sunday school music-books ever published
in this country. Of his latest work,
-" Fresh Laurels," there have been sold
nearly one hundred thousand copies.-Nea1
York Express.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

RIOT AND Loss OF LIFE IN TEfNESsEE.--
Nashville, January ga riot occurred at
Pulaski, in Giles county, on Tuesday night,
between the whites and blacks. The diff
Guilty originated in On old quarrel between
white storekeeper and negro. Yester-
day the latter fred across the street at his
opponent, when general melee occurred.
Two negroes were killed and five wounded.
One white man had his fingers shot Off
Special dispatch to WashingtOn Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
The Commerce OF San Franctsco

SAN Francisco, January 10.-The an
nual report shows s15,O00,o0O of foreign
imports here, with s5,OO0,oOo revenue.
The imports uia the Isthmus is s36,oOO,oOo,
currency value. The exports are Trea-
sure, s4O,5OO,OOO; merchandise, s22,5O0,-
900. The product of gold is the smallest
since 1870
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

LARGE ROBBERT.-A bold and success
full robbery WAS perpetrated near Stony
Mills, in this county, on last Monday night
The sum of $4,000, part in specie, was
stolen from the house of Mr.. Ed. W. Dixon,
well-known and esteemed citizen Of that
neighborhood. -Danvilie Register.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

The SOUTHERN STATE GOVERNMENTS
There is no longer any doubt but that Con-
gress will pass some law by which the 60
Vernments of the southern States will be
usurped at once. / learn that it has also
been determined to declare the constitu-
tions enacted by the negroes operative
without confrmatory vote of the people.
Baltimore Gazette'S Washington letter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

SAD CATAsTRoPHE.-Dr. J. v. Left
wich, young physician, who resided in
this county, died ca Tuesday last. lie
was riding along til road with young
friend named Oliver, who carried rifle.
TIE hammer of the lock to the rifle
caught in limb and caused the discharge
Of the piece, the ball entering DR.. Left
wich's back and coming out near his heart.
He expired in a few moments, and did not
speak after he was shot.-Danuile REGISTER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Steamer S.,nL.

MOBILE, January l0.-The steamer Lily,
loaded with cotton, from Tuscaloosa for
Mobile, was sunk in the Bigbee river. The
boat is total loss. The cargo will be
saved in damaged condition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

GENERAL GRANT.-Howeyer absurd it
may seem, yet am assured that the pros
poets of Grant have been essentially ds-
mayed by the recent development that his
real name is not az. ST." but " Hiram ..
Grant" FuShmgt0n letter in Baltimore
| (D-otfo
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

TIE ANGOLA DISASTER DoUBLaD.-A
correspondent who knows whereof no
speaks makes the startling revelation that
the number Of lives lost in the Angels dis
aster was nearly twice es Largo ga his
hitherto been stated, being oixty eight in
stead Of thirty ninc.-Ne,o York Tribune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
The Whiskey Bill Passed by Congr,

DS HESNVJ 1sE1E II t35ssVtu ~ NVE'r-f N'5'
WASHINGTON, January l0.-The follow
ing is the text of the whiskey bill passed
by Congress to-day and sent to the Presi-
dent:
"Be 1t enacted, That from and after this
date no distilled spirits shall be withdrawn
or removed from any warehouse for pur-
poses Of transportion, rectiication, change
of package, expectation, or for any other
purpose whatever, until the full tax on
such spirits shall have been paid and all
acts or parts Of acts inconsistent with the
provisions hereof are hereby repealed"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Georgia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

AUGUSTA, GA, January TO- Ez- Go
vernon Brown addressed large audience
here, last night, advocating the recon
struction under the congressional acts,
which he said gave the negroes suffrage,
but not the right to vote. He defended
General Pope's administration, and ar
gued in favor Of relief to the State banks.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Funera. of Bishop Hopkins.

BURLINGTON, VI, January 10.-The
funeral of Bishop Hopkins will take place
on the 18th. A large attendance Of clergy
men from the United States and Canada is
exnected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Death of Bishop Hopkins.

BURLINGTON, VT., January Bright
Rev. Bishop Hopkins, presiding bishop OF
Ne Protestant Episcopal Church in the
United States, died at the Episcopal resi-
donce at Lock Point this afternoon, aged
seventy six years.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
mo rar cREDITops oF.g A. y

no THE CREDITORS OF. 4. +.
Il DABHEY.-R. A. 4. Dabney and wife having
by deed bearing date the s0th day OF August, 1887,
conveyed 10 US certain property, real and per-
sonsl In trust to sell and collect tha same and d.
vide the proceeds raeably among all OF the ered!.
tors Of til said K. A. B Dabney. notice is hereby
Dabnay to present their claims to US, properly
proved, at the Office OF s. q. ia RDY, In the city Of
Richmond, on before the 18th dav Of January
ls6s when dividend viii be declared and pa Id !,
such of the creditors as shall have proved thai
debts S. C TARDY.
T. WILLIAM PEMBERT0N.
a 2-snd2w Trustees
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

no TOBACC0NISTs-sWEE OIL.
/ We have just received further supply Q! su-
perlor SWEET OIL, in cans, suitable fof toosc-
coniyts This Gil 10 OF tine quality, anu Is III OK
PURCELL, LADD CO.,
dc II l2ls Main street, corner Thirteenth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

The Pennsylvania Legislature.
HARRISBURG, Pa, January lO.-The Le-
gislature met to-day, but adjourned with
out ballot, the boilers voting with the
Republicans to carry an adjournment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11

Dallas Dowell, pretending to be ! deaf
and dumb Confederate soldier, and using
another name, has swindled the Valley
people. Look out for him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
Murders fn West VIRGINIA,

WHEELING, w. VA, January 9.-Within
the last year two Of the most horrible muir.
ders ever committed occurred in Parkers-
burg, West Va, and a few months ago the
remains of o murdered man were found in
culvert near this city, whose murderer,
it was ascertained, came here from Par
kersburg. On Monday night last Cor
man named John Schafer made bold at
tempt to take the life of o respectable
citizen of Parkersburg, butwas frustrated,
and he was placed in arrest. The remark
able similarity existing in the circum-
stances attending these horrible murders
caused the citizens to suspect Schafer of
being guilty of the commission Of the muir
ders. a large crowd surrounded the Jail
and threatened to lynch him. This after
noon Schafer made full confession to the
Catholic priest, in the presence of several
witnesses, acknowledging his guilt Of all
the murders.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
GA Legal Deeision In Tennessee.

o. A Legal Decision In TENNESSEE.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, January l0.-Judge
Frog, of the United States District Court
for Tennessee, has pronounced the law
enfranchising the blacks null and void.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
LOUlyeTS,

w W. COSBY Y,
w. ATTORN AT LAW,
OFFICE: No. 1921 Main street between Thirtes nth
and Fourteenth, Richmond, Va,
will practice In all the courts Of the city Of Rich
mond and the counties Of Goochland, Powhatan
and Chesterfield. ia l0-dlm
9AMES MACHIH HOGE, ATTCR.
~ NEY AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Rich
mond, Va, will practice in all the courts OF the
city of Richmond and adjoining counties. Bank
ruptcy causes attended 10, and particular atten-
tiou paid to collections Once over National Bank
OF Virginia. Address post Office box 4os.
de- 10-3ra
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-11
W. G. KNIGHT.

GEORGE WATT. W. G. KNIGHT.
w ATT 81 KING CHIT,
w No. l1sc FRANKLIN STRBBT. RIcHaosD d,
Dealers and manufacturers of Agricultu, nj lmple.
msnts. The WATT PLOUGH speciality.
J ia lo-dlmswlm