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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-01

"a begins the sGId season So with rcnesG
NgIay public will find in his Harder every
luxury that Is produced within The United Slaies.
cics of the tropics. TAME and WILD FOWL
OF water and land of,all sorts VENis0N: -
TERS. FISH, TERRAPlNS, and noMtSlIC
MEATS of the very best, selected with skill and
care.
lie has the best of cooks, under the direction of
4 French artist, master Of the profession; lis
tt bcs In the main saloon and his suit OF dining
rooms for parties supplied with dishes to order
from The palmer sorts to the most elegant equal to
any prepared in Paris. Parties entertained with
entire privacy and comfort.
He will supply parties and families promptly
with Meats, Fish, Oysters, Game, Pastry, Dessert,
and Wines and Liquors.
TIc will cater for those in town aud countr? VINO
desire uncooked supplies, ensuring the best the
market affords at the most reasonable chargcs
Ills Bar is supplied with The choicest LlgV1kS
and WINES. This he warrants. Mixed drinks
by the most skilful brewer in the city
Grateful for past favor, he invites the public 10
faithful and prompt filing of orders. &C 20
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y,rcIx1A.-A Washington letter in the
,s., Alexandria GdaeH" says, i'll reference
>, virginia The President. Attorncy-Gcn-
oral secretary Of War. and even Mr.. Bout
r,n +, i said. favor her early admission ::
anil senators Trumbull, Morton, and others.
Dr., ou,>pokcn III their desire to sec the
ss,r REPRESENTED, on the ground that her
rsanin have in MI respects complied with
.t,r requirement, Of Congress.
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TOHN II. CLAIBORNE,

TOHN II. CLAIBORNE, I
nATE GENERAL AGENT ARLINGTON
LIFE INSURANCE CoMPANY.)
OFFICE WITH VIRGINIA STATE INsU-
RANCE COMPANY,
ONE DOOR WEST OF POsT-OFF1CE,
WILL REPRESENT
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
ORGANIZED IN 1912.
TIE LARGEST INSURANCE COMPANY IN
THE WORLD.
Cash receipts for the year ending February i
1899. over Sl3, 900, 900.
Cash assets February ], 1889, Invested In bond
and mortgages worth double the amount loaned J
over S32, 900. 0oc. ,..,
Number of policies in force February l, 1856,
60, iss.
This is an all-cash and PURELY MUTUAL COM.
PASY, and Is conducted on the only principle
which time and experience has proven to be ultt-
matcy safe and trustworthy. AL OF Its profits
are divided annually among the insured IN the
most equitable manner, which can be used to dc,
Insurance, st the option of the policy-holders.
DR.. J. B. MCCAw. Medical Examiner.
Insure Your Property with
VIRGINIA STATE 1pEI INsukASSGGEE G P2esdSt
WIN. II. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
Applications solicited.
oc l2--dtfSwlIn JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
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WOOD AND COAL.

GOAL AND WOOD CAN BE HAD AT
" THE FOLLOWING CASH PRICES:
nnnndsi Observation-Disclosures 80 50
Anthracite second quality, for stoves and
CRATES (per ton ., 900 poundsl 90
Anthracite Nut prepared for Morning Glory
and Base-Burning stoves tper ton 1000
pOUnusI .........'.'.. -.
Anthracite Nut, second quality (pcr ton 1000
Clover NH iump tper loadl ........ 50
Ciover Hill Hall Iner loaGl ,.. 0 90
pine Wood tner cori( delivered ........ 5 30
onk Wood trer cortij delivered .... Q 50
POOR PERSONS not able to pay regular prices
supplied at cost of coal and wood WHOLESALE. and
will furnish them with any quantity from tlNE
CENTS ia the largest anount. Sold at yards
Nineteenth and Gary streets and Seventh and
Grace streets mo sol CHARLES II. PAGE.
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RESTAURANTS.

rI'HE ONLY STEAMED OYS-~ ga ~
/ TER ESTABLISHMENT In the SsN ~
city is SCHOTT'S, al the corner Of SaaaS
Ninth and Bank streets, where alone the Two
tras-yiZ STEAMED and CHERRYSTONE
OYSTERS-can be had. Also every other kind OF
OYSTER brought to this market: and the best OF
LIQUORS, WINES, ALES. &c.
Give him Il call 1t is the oyster-hOuse OF the
city. Oc2l-3m
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rvnsryrTs OF VIRGINIA. Washington,
x.,'cr,bcr est is understood that Gov
crnor walker, who returned to Richmond
e." .,"nr1ov left with the assurances Of the
i,t1,,,;;nisfration that they will not coun-
N,,,,',,, thc movement of the Radical NAL
.C...,t"nts in Virginia 10 prevent the admis-
'', .,oftbc state. The committee appoint
sou ~. thc Conservative members Of the
:" ,i,otnrc 10 urge the admission of the
- - - A. The earliest moment meet here this
- and will I've thus early on the ground
Y, n~ayrnt the opposition from making false
dissertations TO senator's and members
T.r.-~1y, in SC1r York World.
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NmGrN1k.-Routc 4.6%5. Warrcnton to
OAK Shade. John Brown contractor, is cur
,,,,ni 80 end i: .Ictlcrsonton. reducing dis
,gntr five miles. from and after 3oth Sep
,gnhrr. and deduct %l2G.G6 from annual
nav: one months extra pay allowed.
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RICHMOND, September 4, lsdS.
r DO HEREBY APPOINT THIS DAY
i Mr. E. BEAR MY AGENT TO conduct the
CROCKERY BUSINESS in this city.
no so-sts ALEXANDER BEAR.
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Among the features Of the new census bill
~ committee will report aproyision for in
rca,jug the number Of members of the
'u.,rd states House of Representatives to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-01

This company has met with success beyond all
parallel in life Insurance, and offers TO the south
ern public a HOME ENTERPRISE equal to any
and surpassed by none in existence.
Is advises the payment of all cash premiums be-
cause then dividends will continually decrease
each next payment, until notbingwillb be required,
and the policy may be u source OF income, but IL
will allow one-thir loan on anticipating policies.
Parties who fail 10 pay all cash premiums VIII
please remember their cash payments are nos
likely to decrease, and that interest is to be paid
annually OH all loans not absorbed Ivy DIVIDENDS.
It requires no notes for loans of the part Of pre-
mums, but endorses the loan on lis policies until
absorbed by dividends policy Is payable.
II has restriction on residence or travel, all
policies non-fortcitable, and the right OF par-
ties guaranteed the face Of the policy as part or
the contract.
1t has the following valuable features which no
her company gives The late war taught many the
penalty of heing separated from the home office by
having their past payment forfeited. This COM
panv guards against this in her policies, aud In
event of separation from Its office by any inter-
vcnton. guarantees to such all the right OF non:
forfeiture, pud-up policy, surrender value, and
Reinstatement rs though there had been no sucn
Intervening cause.
It's Investments are made for southern advance
ment. 1t brings money to our people-keeps money
with our people. Then, why should they continue
to mpovcrsh themselves by sending money of,
which can ~ easily, rs safely rs probably, DO
spent 1T home Z .
The PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON asks oil
who wish 20 insure to compare Its rates. terms.
progress, with any company, and feels counucnt
It's merits will equal any other company's.
no 2-d&wlm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-01

TnaUni,rd states Supreme Court decided
Naallv. i'm m insurance case, that the de-
r,.r.tsHu- Of the man who was insured. and
who .ird. q, 10 how he had been injured
nrr, good evidence. The insurance com
mans pleaded that nc had died OF disease,
and las was the only evidence to prove that
b. had fallen.
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DIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
HOME OFFICE, RICHMOND, VA.
INSURES ON MUTUAL NOE-FORFETTISG
AND RETURN PREMIUM PLANS.

Assess
Policies issued In little over two years. 500.
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NHRISTMAS GOODS .-Mincc-Meat,
x Gclatinc, Layer and SecdlcSs Raisins, Cur
rants Cit"on, Lemons Cooking Wine, Rum. Ba-
raj assortment OF choice Family Groceries, Old
Liquors, &c. ~ ~
GEORGE \. HUNDLEY,
no 90 SIS Broad street.
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BOARDING AND Loss.lS&.

gTRS. BEERS, G27 MAIN STREET,
NE has several desirable FRONT ROOMS, with
BOARD. no Jo-Jtr
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DON-TON SURPRISES.
We have received from the manufacturers a
small lot Of these new and surprising BONES OF
CONFECTIONERY. they are said to contain.
besides nice assortment Of candy. some arti-
Gle, Of Ji:WELRY. which alone could not be
bnupht for double iii" price "f BOX, CANDY and
SURPRISE. Amonc tic articles are Oroidc Gold
Watches, Gents Scarfpins. Studs, S!ccvc-Butt0ns,
Eal-EiugS EreaStpins, Charms Watch Chains.
&c. &c. Retail price, CSC. liberal discount
allowed to The trade Orders promptly filed
C4,iand supply yourselves ut
ANDREW PILZINI & CO.'S.
10 % sol Rrond street.
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Grain and Flour Market.

Corn AND FLOUR EXCHANGE. !
RICHMOND, VA, November 80. laG2.
OFFERINGS.
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. ORGANIZED IN 1s42.

THE LARGEST INSURANCE COMPANY IN
THE WORLD.
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LAND SALE-On Saturday. to northern par
ties. " Hayfeld.' the estate of James Tay-
Tor. Esq, for $4,000. The parties offered
to pay cash, we hear.
The New York herald., 1869-03-15
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY MARCH l5 lse9-TRPLE SHEET.

took no formal text but spoke to them In manner
that plainly showed that he had caught the spirit OF
his hearers exactly He commenced by alludlng 70
the impression made upon him by the music, and
from that took occasion TO refer TO the PAID singers
In the Episcopal communion In Brooklyn. The nu-
sic OF Mat communion. he sand, was now costlng
$4,000 70 $3.50 per year. what was got
for all this expenditure OF money Some
very superior musical talent, 1t was true;
but 90 far as the work Of the church goes, 1t was
almost worthless. The singers were without SYM
pathy with the parts entrusted 10 them. The work
for which they are now paid ought TO be done by
the people OF God themselves. Those who cultivate
their talents for music for the benefit OF their own
homes ought to consecrate the culture SO obtained
10 Gods service on the Sabbath. Give me this
$4,000, said the preacher, now expended for music
yearly IN this city, and | Will pledge myself TO
revolutionize the whole policy. life and movement,
OF this branch Of the Catholic church In tins
community: In referring to the matter OF free
churches, ne said that were he Q layman ne
should Identity himself with st. Nary's church
In preference TO any other in the city. u,
ne SAID, what Is hoped for the Episcopalian
Churcn IN America u ever attained, 1t would be by
following In the ranks OF which St. MarJs now leads
the van. Pew doors will have to be knocked on,
and the engraved bits OF silver indicating proprte-
torshp TO little sections Of the house OF God must
also disappear. The church must be made as free
as the air. and the freedom must be such that all
shall be able to enter 1t with as little restraint as
one now does who owns pew and thinks himself on
the same level in every way with those who sit
about HIM. Ai8 tsf0
at the close Of his remarks the Bishop made
several combinations. n Meh
The New York herald., 1869-03-15
RELHaEoUs SERVICES IN Tnis CITY.
ST. pATBIcx's cATaDaaL.

Sermon by the Very Rev. DIR. Starr, v. G.
Yesterday being Passion Sunday the Images aad
Pictures or the crucidXion were veiled in token Of
mourning. The Cathedral was crowded 10 over
lowing, and the ceremonies were conducted with
The usual religious grandeur ond solemnity. The
Rev. Mr. Mclean was the officiating clergyman At
the conclusion OF tie first gospel the very Rev. DR..
Starr v. G., preached sermon, taking his text from
st. John viii, 46-49''Which OF you convinceth me
of sinin The reverend gentleman observed that
this being Passion Sunday 1t was sacred to the
sufferings OF our divine Saviour, and hence we
found him giving certain explanations when sub
jeced to the cruelty OF the Jews They dshonored
hin, aud even attempted his fe by casting stones
at him. For that reason this called Passion Sun
day. the images and pictures Of the crucifx xion
covered ana yelled and the remainder Of Lent was
consecrated to the glorious mystery OF Savours
passion and to mourning for His death. The gospel
blessed Saviour in the treasury OF the Temple He
previously OH many occasions asserted the truth OF
before the Jews and, although they could not deny
the supernatural power which He possessed by the
performance OF those miracles still they persisted III
sallng that they were performed by the agency OF
the devil. He convinced them Of the unblemished
character Of HIS life by asking them the question,
they made no reply, and He said, "if j tell
you the truth, why DO you not believe Mef' He
ascrDed ane ndelty OF the Jews not 70 the want Of
hearts and the want OF disposition to hear His
Word. The errors OF the Jews were unfortunately
for there some who believed in the doctrines OF
religion but failed to practice wnat their religion
taught them. In re.urn for teaching the Jews the
nevertheless, patient and discreet, though he had
strong reason for rem0nstrance, thereby giving q
sincere in what they profess and receive all their
trials In this life with fitting resignation.
various circumstances in connection with
the Passion. He then announced that on St.
Patricks Day solemn pontilcal high ma So
3 mt
the panegyric would be delivered by the Rev.
Thomas s. Preston, of St. AIMS church. and that the
collection on the occasion would be Appropriated
70 ST. Josephs Home, new institution opened last
May as an asylum for respectable aged females un-
Ger the charge OF the Sisters OF Charity. At the
tton OF the AUe Maria by the organist Mr.. Gustavus
Schmitz. The mass performed was by Sallieri. for
twelve O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1869-03-15
ALL SOULS CHURCH.

The Church--Whnt 1t Is and What 1t l. Not.
The Rev. Dr. Bellows commenced last night a
series OF SIX Sabbath evening lectures at All Souls
church, corner OF Fourth avenue and Twentieth
street. The subject of the inItiatory discourse was
'The Church, its ofice. and authority Before
announcing his text the reverend gentleman an
nounced the subjects Of the various lectures, and
stated that they would NOT be controversial but be
composed mainly OF statements of his opinions OF
ligious truth. The text was taken from the first
chapler of the Episte to the Ephesians, at the
twenty-secOnd and twenry.third verses:-"And
natl aaHa put all things n under His feet and ID
70 the Church, which His body, the fulness Of Him
that illetn all in alI.'' There was time, said the
speaker. when any child who might be asked, what
Is the church, would answer that 1t was Christs
fold, in which were contained all who were to be
saved In order to this answer being satisfactory
answerer should have identical ideas as to the
meaning OF the words "Chrlst" and ITO be saved.n
literally God, ana everybody believed that the whole
world was under the wrath OF God and had
pe s saved a IN ,efrI order to escape
under present sentence Of condemnation and sure
to 60 to he'll unless they experienced something
different from what their consciences prompted
them to, and If Christ came to earth to save it
would be clearly enough understood that in going
back TO heaven He would leave something behind as
guide, and this would become the Church. A
large portion Of Christians, however, did not now
believe In the.long cherished idea OF the g0dhead
%oI 81 Tas g % a
was practically no general sense Of Calamity which
could only be relieved by Christ and His church.
These changes in opinion were not erroneous or
temporary They came by themselves in the
wake or civilization, education and free ex-
preston Of opinion. Like the belief In the
divine right OF kings these ancient beliefs had
been exploded by experience and more cultivated
race Of mankind. What light and education were
that also was the Church. IL was school. Christ
did not come TO contradict the teachers which were
already in existence but to add new light to that
which already existed he did not to supersede
the teachings Of life experience and reason The
world was school before the Church came into ex-
stence ana the Church and the world should act in
partnership as the same God built both. The church
was positive institution, intended to give special
benefits which could not commonly be gained else
where. Christ was not God, but was q supernatural
being representing GOD. HIS mission was to orga-
nize the Tasting !. moral sentiments q the
world into something dxed and to make
them institutional and perfect their connection
with GOd-t0 crystaze the trembling fuid or spec,l.
latlon into conviction and to establish ritual ana
worship. The Church was place for religious sen.
tment having for Its object the drawing OF the souls
OF men into intercourse with the heavenly world
The New York herald., 1869-03-15

for the nrst time in their lives to the holy COM
munion. At the conclusion Of the mass Archbishop
spading addressed the children briefly the nature
and salutary effects Of confirmation and then directed
them how to approach the altar order receive the
sacrament. The boys were the first to receive con-
VINO with imposed hands and all the usual solemnres
consecrated them soldiers OF Jesus Christ. Mr.. John
Among sha an" s MT hyan omcla.ea a.
man man, Whose air OF piety attracted general notice.
Inc eiris We're next made recipients Of the sacra-
Mayor Berrett. and Mrs. Rfordan acting as god
mothers. After the sacred rite had been conferred
delivered brief but toucninc dIscOurae telling the
children they were now strong Christians and SOL
ders Of our Lord; that the HOLY Gnost had entered
their fresh young hearts and that they must keep
them pure in order that the Holy Spirit might dwell
there forever and that In order to do.this they must
OF the morning were concluded with q p0ntihcaf
benedicfion. pronpunced by the Archbishop.
again az and sns wsye Seaeea sea e
stirring discourse from the Rev. Charles I. White
pastor OF the church, who not only repeated much
morning as to the necessity Of avoiding occasion OF
sin, but pointed out and condemned In scathing
looked upon % with favor in the present day and en-
couraeed even by parents He alluded IN an espe-
cial manner to the abominable cancan and round
dances, which, he said, ought to be condemned by
every parent having a particle OF decency in his
composition. During the services in the morning
ana AFTERNOON tne music was Spleuulus MesSrss
Cannon Caulfed and Noyes as well as
Miss Juliana May, the soprano, performed
their respective parts with much merit.
\ The President having been informed yesterday
that pew had been reserved for him at the Metro
politan Methodist church. and that the scene OF last
SUNDAY not likely TO be repeated, attended SER
vices there this morning. accompanied BY his family
No unusual incident occurred. The President ar
rived little late, but the sexton seemed TO DC on
the lookout for nim and as soon az he made his ap
pearance he was courteonsly conductor to his new.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Dr. Haas.
and his text was, "God so loved the world that Tie
gave His only begottan Son. that whosoeyer believed
on Him might not perish. nut have eternal life."
The theme discussed was the love or Cod for sinners
esuecialy manifested in the git Of His son to die for
them. President Grant has a peculiar habit OF
always standing at prayers. He never appears 10
depart from this custom no matter what may be the
faith OF the church where he worships
The New York herald., 1869-03-15
cHu,CH OF ST. JOHN the BAPTIST.
Rite OF Confirmation Administered by Bishop
Potter.

fMM iaN H1 r,...-. 14t III,
The Protestant Episcopal Church Of st. John the
Baptist on Murray Hf corner Of Thirty-nflh street
and Lexington avenue, was yesterday afternoon
well filed, the occasion being the administration of
the rite Of confirmation by Right Rev. Bishop Potter
After the regular preliminary services which were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Dune, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Bruce, the Bishop preached sermon from the text
Coossians H., Q, 7-"As ye have therefore received
Christ Jesus the Lord, SO walk We in Him; rooted
and built up In Him. and established in the faith as
ye have been taught, ab0unding therein with thanks
giving" He said that these Epstles were not writ
frm and ENCOURAGE the Christians = t6rosg,, m W.,
coming times 10 was necessary that xhese
Epstles shonld be written In order to point out the
paths Of Christian duty to Christ's Followers The
great outlines OF faith were herein contajed After
dwelling for some time on this topic he proceeded 10
those Of the sacred scrptIres & Church are
those careful to read the crjptures and act
up 70 their letter but given TO- gross violations OF
their spirit He characterizei the scriptures as SO
plain that even those who run NAV read
them, and equally. pl,in the fact that the
doctrines creed ana " ayers Of their church were
He defended the formula OF their church. as fun
oi tnese rutns. Wny should they not have liturgy,
q Iitual emnp lying their fath2 Why should trey
not lave 9 book OF common prayer, through the
CHOSEN wsfds OK which they could lit UP their voices
~ cation or thankfulness TO the great Jehovah
ine ought to be thankful for such book. IL was
haped 70 all circumstances OF diverse religious feel
mgs ana circumstances He who prayed BY the
prayer book and lived by the prayer book was an ac-
cepted onerer OF prayer and lived good Christian
HE. Ills Object, he claimed, was not 80 much 60
defend Their creed or the fonnuas OF their
worship as TO show the importance OF
some settled faith. Many groped through life win
no certain religious convictions. They we're lise the
mariner at sea without compass. lie enforced the
necessity OF having settled faith andlvng ia accord
ence Herewith. he was not here preaching in any
partisan spirit. lie dad not consider il hisduty 10
handy words OF argument with any one. 10 the
members OF this church, and particularly those TO
be confirmed to-day, he urged, In conclusion, I'M
plicit trust III the Book Of Common Prayer, ana to
make II the guide OF their lives. Succeeding the
serinon was sung hymn, and after this the rite OF
confirmation was administered 10 sixteen persons
hy tneBshOp VITA me usual infprs ssve cereln0nies
pnd at the Conclusion Of which he briefly addressed
lNAfn.