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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

CHEERING sUCCKSS OF A VI GINA ENTsR-
The Piedmont Life Insurance Company has de-
clared dividend Of forty per cent. on It's life po-
licies, which hive paid tTo annual premiums,
and the same is available on such policies at next
renewal 20 ab jorb loans or reduce cash payments.
This yalunlJn CT policies and dlvlden Is was
made b5 that eminent AMI experienced ac,u.ry
u. r Fackler, hence demonstrates beyond doubt
the S. lid success of this growing company.
The dividend could have safely been larger, but
with the prudence and caution which hss ever
guided this company, ic hls defmed 1t proper to
hold surplus beyond the reserve fund.-
: Tic company ispow only IN the eighteenth month
OF its active operation, yet has issued O3o poll
cies-wbich is a success really remarkable, and
far ahead Of any cor pany of like period 10 ame-
rica or Yurope-whiIe its hsnds ONE dividend
shows the economy Of It's admnistrati IN, and the
undoubed perma1ency of is success.
The success Of this southern company being
now beyond questionable economy Of manage
ment proved by q large dividend. and Its truGty
and competent directors giving assurance Of Its
future s,lvency and p:ogress-there can surely be
no possible excuse to justify southern man to
commence or continue 10 send his m )ney Fl for
life insurance.
No company Is more solvent; no company has
progressed go rapidly; no company has more
liberal terms no company Is managed with more
prudence and economy-in short, the Piedmont 10
eq1sl to any and surpassed by none; thel efore,
advise all TO examine the merits OF this southern
fayorite before lnsuring, and We feel condie
they will prefer the Piedmont before any other.
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NO. 96.
Tribute OF Respect.

At meeting Of the bar of Richmond
held OF the courthouse Of the Hussing
Court of the city Of Richmond on Thurs
day the I'D day of April, 1869, Il, 49,
On motion, Peachy &. Grattan, Esq.. wa
called to the chair, and Edward b. Fitz
hug b was appointed secretary. Es ese1
The Chair announced in suitable ant
eloquent terms that the object of tho meet
ing was to pay the last tribute Of respect Il
the memory of General Thomas 8. Hay,
mond, late member Of this bar, who died
| on the morning Of the 21st instant. ~
On motion Of MIR. Neeson,a committee
was appointed to report resolutions express
sive Of the sense of this meeting on this
melancholy occasion.
The Chair appointed James Neesop, "
W. Crump, and Lewis A. Phelps, Eos, as
the committee. . Il If .tszsis
The committee retired, and after. come
time returned and reported the following
preamble and resolutions
Whereas through the dispensation OF
Divine Providence this bar, in the recent
demise Of General Thomas 8. Raymond,
has lost valuable brother, whose rare
merits deserve public recognition and
commendation therefore
Resolred, That in the death Of General
Thomas 81 Raymond We have lost an elder
brother who, through a long life, deyotipg
more than half q century to the public
service (State and Federal) in all the de-
partments-legislstive, executive, and ju-
d;cial, both in peace and war, has exhibited
in preGminent manner great talents, in
tegrity, diligence, and zeal in the discharge
Of all his duties for the welfare of his State
and country.
Resolved, That while he was justly
distinguished for ability and zeal for the
general welfare, he was signally distin-
guished for his special devotion to the SER
vice and honor of his immediate local con-
stituents and fellow-citizens, whose inte-
rests he greatly promoted.
RESOLVED, That as the deceased was
most justly distinguished for his gr,as
talents, his public services, and his private
virtues, We cherish his excellences as
worthy examples and entitled to public
recognition and commendation.
Resolued, That in testimony of our re-
gard for our deceased brother we will wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days.
" RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu-
tions be presented by the chairman to the
Hastings Court, now in session, and to the
Circuit Court when it shall meet, with o
request that they be entered upon the re-
cords thereof; and that copy be presented
to the family of the deceased.
" Resolued, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the newspapers of
this city"
On motion, the preamble and resolutions
we're unanimously adopted, and the meet
ing thereupon adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

DURYEA'S IMPROVED CORN STARCH, for pud.
dugs, cakes, cream, custards, pies, blanc mango,
Sauces. soups, &C., &C., is made from the choicest
Indian corn, and by q greatly improved process.
AS article Of dessert It is largely used In p,t
yate families and In any OF the best hotels In this
and other countries. 1t being fully equsl in nicely
OF relish to the richest pastry, while it Is thou
sand. fold more diges,ible and healthfuI. Il is
especially adapted to the Of invalds and chill
dren. being an eIcel,e,t substitute for the best
Bermuda arrowroo., using II in the same way
As article Of food 1t II invaluable. The reel pes
for making The different articles are ON en- h pack
age pound paper5. -..-a rr-s
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MEETING OF THE PIEDMONT LIFE INsU.
RANCE CoMPANT.-At meeting of the
Piedmont Life Insurance Company on Wed.
nesday the following officers and directors
were elected:
President, ". c. Darlington Vice-Presi.
dent, R. e. Maury; Secretary, J. J. Hop
kins; Assistant Secretary, B. c. Hartsook
Medical Adviser, DR.. g. q. Perrow; AS
sistant Medical Adviser, DR.. George Ross
Superintendent Of Agencies, Jas. E. Wolff.
Directors: R. Fl. Maury, A. F. Harvey, A.
S. Lee, W. A. Armistead, J. j. Hopkins,
Richard Irby, D. Tideman, O. F. Weisiger,
". G.. Darlington.
This company has been in active opera
tion less than two years, and yet such is its
popularity that it has already issued about
three thousand policies and declared di-
vidend of forty per cent. en- its life poll
cies. Such success is beyond precedent,
and speaks volumes in praise Of the eff
cient management of its officers.
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RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAILROAD
FREIGHT. The following is q statement OF
freight received by the Richmond-and DAN
vile railroad during the month Of March,
1869: -
Leaf tobacco, 742 hogsheads-weight, 1,oO7,
1853 pounds; 737 tierces-weight 407, 40 pounds;
~ bo1es-weight, 2o,745 pounds; tobacco
stems, hogsheads-wsight, 1852 pounds
total, /, ,4SS,O35~ pounds; manufactured to-
bacco, $50 packages-weight, S6,lS7 pounds
corn, 4,2o6 bushels; oats, 2,oi7 bushels; rye,
1928 bushels; wheat, 962 bushels; flour, 81
barrels; buckwheat, 1,o3o pounds; potatoes,
l6 bushels flaxseed, SO bushels butter, i, 1886
pounds; eggs, 3o,Oos pounds; fresh meat, l4o
pounds; wood, l72 cords; stone, pol tons; ap-
pies (green), 66s pounds; dried fruit, 5,OS3
pounds; peas and beans, 242 bushels bacon,
20,5i0 pounds: sugar (S9 hogsheads), So, 6Sl
pounds: cotton yarns, 1859 pounds dog
wood, Is, 100 pounds; leather, 3o5 pounds
poands so 16u5Ss eatt i5
loads hogs, carload.
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ILL GODDIN will sell at so clock four.
story granite front building on Fifteen tn
street between Main and Cary.
WELLINGTON GoDDIN viii sell at half.
g past o. clock an excellent brick tenement terS
- on the north side of Cary between Ninth
and Tenth streets. 128 gnFkI
RICHARDSON g. NEWBURN will ser1 at /
; ~ O'Clock five building lots OF lot 11sr I'm
Duvals Addition, corner st. Peter and
Federal streets.
COOK LAUGHTON wfll sell at their auc:
tion<roomsa saat Sloso' Clock household furui.
ture, books, sc. s.y TgrfErss
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The SOUTHERN OBITUARY REcoRD.-We
bave received from the publishers, Messrs.
81. G. B. Javins l. Co., of Baltimore,
copies Of their very excellent memorial
picture, entitled "The Southern Obituary
Record" The principal attractions of
these pictures are very excellent portraits
of Generals Lee and Jackson, while other
illustrations, representing cavalry, in
fantry, and artillery scenes, are not less in
teresting. On the centre is q grave and
tombstone, with open spaces for names and
records Of the deceased party, mourning
widow and orphan children strewing
wreaths of flowers on the grave. The
whole Record is gotten up in ohaste and
tender but effectful style; the workman
ship is done with superior artistic skill and
finish, while the material and paper is of
the best quality. See advertisement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

MAYORS CoURr-Mayor Chahoon pre-
siding The following cases were disposed
Of yesterday morning: --. ...--.-r
Eudora Rose, for assaulting Lorenz:
Smith, was called, and the case continued
until to- day.
William King (negro), for beating Adol-
phus Jones, was fined five dollars. In de.
fault of the fine, he was set back in the
prisoners box. ..... ......
Lucy Walker (negro) was brought up for
beating Thomas Quarles (negro), and the
latter appeared on cross warrant for beat
ing Lucy Walker. Thomas was fined five
dollars, and Lucy two dollars and fifty
cents. 80 a.e* -...
/ George c. Bray, for beating James Odell,
was fined five dollars. ~ .-.~.
Mary Burke, charged with trespassing
upon the premises of Daniel Ryan, was
brought up, and it being ascertsined that
she was out of her mind, she was get back
for examination before committee of
luaatico inquirendo. ~
Van Washington (negro), charged with
trespassing upon the premises of Dolly
cambridge, was discharged.
John Martin and Albert Hill (negroes)
charged with fighting in the street, were
fined two dollars and fifty cents each.
Jane Hundley (negro), charged with
abusing and threatening Mr.. Holland, was
discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

The FAIR of the Presbyterian Church
Or. Read'sl, corner of Grace and Fourth
streets, has been from the time of it's open
ing, on Monday night, place Of most
pleasant attraction and Of promise for the
object for which it is held. The rooms are
decorated with taste. the tables, exhibit
elaborate skill in needle-work, the provi-
sions for refreshment are ample, and the
attention to visitors most courteous and
pleasing. We are happy to learn that the
encouraging. It will close tonight at ii
o'clock. .......
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[ e APPOINTMENTS OF FRIENDs--A FoRaEI
CITIZEN OF: RICHMOND GETS PLACE.-The
President some time since signifed his in
tention to appoint to the Office Of Indian
agents only members Of the, Society of
Friends. The list Of the agents was gent
in by the President several days since. and
the eenate acted on 1t yesterday. Among
the names we find that Of Asa NJ. Janney,
known to many OF our oitisens as occupy
ing the position Of head miller at the Gal
lego Mills for, q number Of years. He re-
moved to Ioudoun, his native county, about
1850, where he has engaged in the milling
business. Those who are acquainted with
Mr.. Janney, who know. his sterling integ-
rity Of character and the heartiness with
which he engages in any work Of benevo-
lence, are satisfed that no better appoint
ment could have been made. -
He goes to the Saute Sioux agency, which
ia in the southern part Of Dacotsh.
His brother Samuel NJ. Jsnney) has
been appointed general superintendent Of
the northern sgencies..
In this connection we notice that depu-
station Of Friends waited on the President
q few days since in regard to the amelio-
ration of the condition of the southern
people. In what respect or how this mat
ter is to be accomplished We have not been
informed, but suppose that it relates only
to those Of their own denomination, as it is
known that many Of them suffered severely
from the effects Of the war, particularly in
North Carolina. 80
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ExECUrIvE.-The Governor has acted
upon the following applications for pardon
Charles Butts, convicted October luh,
1866, in the Hastings Court Of Portsmouth
of house breaking, and sentenced to ten
years confinement in the penitentiary.
Pardon refused.
George R. Ridgeway, convicted of horse
stealing. Application for pardon was re-
fused in this case on the 18th day Of JAN
uary, 1869. No reason is shown why the
decision then made should be oVerruled.
Pardon is again refused.
Richard Gardner and Robert Crump,
convicted in Charles City county Novem-
Der, 1868, on q charge Of petit larceny in
stealing wheat, and sentenced to six
months confinement in the county Jail.
Pardon granted.
Lewis williams, convicted November l,
1868, in the Hastings Court of the city OF
Richmond, and sentenced to one years con-
fnement in the penitentiary. Pardon was
refused December IA, 1868, but o new ap-
plication has been made, and again re-
fused. Is ~.
Frederick Hackett, Jr., convicted in the
Hastings Court February, 1868, on the
charge of stealing. Pardon refused Janu-
ary 25, 1869; granted upon second apph-
cation. rr~s o.vt .-.-..
= Joseph Nelson, sentenced at May term,
1868, to two years. imprisonment in the
penitentiary for passing counterfeit money.
Pardon refused November 2, 1868. Pardon
agsin, refused. - r.r... ,,--Z
SHenry Page, convicted in the county
court of Henrico county on the 18th day of
April, 1869, and sentenced to FIVE years in
the penitentiary for larceny. Pardon re-
fused a. IL a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

WARDwELL ON THE SITUATI0N-HE
CAN'T STAND .PogTER.-1n justice to Mr..
WardWell, who feels himself aggrieved by
the report mentioned, We publish the fol-
lowing note from him:
s-a RICHMOND, April %, 1869.
!" Editors Richmond DiSpatch:
"Your reporter does me great injustice
in his account of the Old Market meeting
on the night Of the 20th. never smile at
a Porter meeting. True, whined at Lind
says thunder. Other and stronger men
than myself whined at Mr.. Lindsay's elo-
quence, and trembled ct his thunder when
they saw that Mayor Chshoon had NO power
to give him the slightest check.
\ /" Respectfully, B. WARDwELL."
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/ The LECTURE To-N1GHT.-We hope there
will be crowd tonight at st. Adams Hall.
The Humors of Reconstruction will be
shown there The occasion will be an in
teresting one. The teachers and the chill
dren of the Masonic Academy will be pre-
sent. No one could desire to dispose Of o
small sum Of money in a better manner.
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TIN! TIN! TIN Mr.. GgoLGE KLEIN, at No.
OH Broad street. Is very extensively engaged In
the manufacture OF al kinds or Tinware. Having
all the latest and most improved machinery and
tools and employing the best OF workmen, we be-
1ieye his worx will compare fAvorably with any
manufacture In the United States-both as TO ma
terials used, style, f-ish. and prices. Country
merchants and others would do well to give him q
rSI
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PENITRNTIAHY OF VIRGINIA,

hlIHaOND, VA prl az 16oS.
Received from the sheriff Of the coun OF Ches-
terheld the following convlcts-viz Lewis John
SON, for burglary, for f7e years; Wash. HIcks,
for grand larceny, for Ave years MORE Griffin.
for grand larecny, for lse years all covered with
body lice. Sentenced by the county court OF said
county to condne ment in this institution.
BURNIIAM WAEDwRLL Superintendent,
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MINISTERIAL CALL LGAcCEPTED. Some
weeks since the congregation beth -Ahaba)
worshipping at the synagogue on Eleventh
street extended unanimous call to Rev.
A.. s. Bettelheimer to become their pastor.
He, has accepted the invitation, and arrived
here, on yesterday to take charge of the
church. His first sermon will be delivered
tomorrow morning, the subject being The
Mission of Judaism and the Duties Of 9
Rabbi" s.-s .' -. ...,.# ~
Dr.. Bettelheimer is Hungarian, and
has been in this country only two years,
during which time he has had chargesof @
synagogue in Philadelphis. He is a young
man Of fine talents, and stands high in his
profession. We congratulate the congrega-
ton on having secured the services Of one
so well qualified for the position. o@s - =.
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FISHING TACKLE, ae.

EIsHING TACKLE, FISH 1rssayss,>
N IEGTAI KLE.-Just received, S.sSsS
TACKLE suitable for country and the river ash-
ing. Some superior lines for hand lines. would
call the attention OF dealers 70 my stock rs think
the goods will suit The trade and the prices cannot
fa1i 10 please. r. W. rlGSoR, Gunmaker,
= - .-sHI NO. 1889, WalstD old stand. and
81 seventeenth street.
mhH-rm - near First Market.
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A choice assortment Of the latest styles OF rich
jewelry. sets of pins and ,ear-drops, enamelled
bands handkerchief holders. glove buttons, chains
diamond engagement and plain gold wedding rings.
and magnificent silver in cases, opening to-day a
NCwL IN q Co.'s,
corner CT Main and Tenth streets.
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CosyIcrs.-Willism Clemens, convicted
in Montgomery county Of grand larceny,
and sentenced to the penitentiary for eight
years for murder in the second degree and
Lewis Lsftwich (negro), sentenced for
three years from the same county for grand
larceny, we're brought to the city yesterday
and consigned to quarters in the White
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

LosT GHILD.-A little girl aged two
years and half strayed away from her
mothers tMrs. Crae) residence, corner Of
Mayo and Broad streets. Up to late hour
yesterday afternoon she had not been found.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

City CONSERVATIVE CoMMITTEE.--A
meeting Of the city Conservative commit
tee, as already announced, viii be held this
evening at 8 o'clock. The Henrioo Con-
servasiye committee win also bs present.
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Coo REWARD THE subscriber ID
sHLU author txed TO d. r the above sum for such
iafornsatIon as win lead TO ths discovery and
return OF tho ptPtst BRASS, and oPPEk
WORKS. removed fs0m the soda.water apparatus
tu cellar corner of Fifteenth and Aain steets and
NO auastfons asked otherwise any inforEatio1
that IN lsad to the recovery OF the aytt les wiz
III Messrs Fossett u Co.'S. next door 70 my old
s'sIe sp asmss vi tA'S' PEYToN JoHssfoN, ss.
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w. W. TElEBETT, next door 10 the Dispatch
can hardly supply the demand for his Premium
Candles. Orders are coming to him nom every
direction. For foreign and domestic fruits, cau-
dI and confect!ons generally, go TO TR1BBETT's.
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STEALING .CLorH1NG.-Three mulatto
females, named Emma johnson, Alice An
lderson, and Martha Anderson, were arrest
ed d yesterday by Detective Craddock,
charged with entering the residence OF
William B.. Pugh, and stealing lot of
clothing valued at thirty dollars. They
will have q hearing before the Mayor this
~, orrs nn s- str... esa-s2.y EaHsEF.s -T
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..ARRFsT OF A. -BURsLAR.-Henry Wiley,
charged with robbing the housesof Al W.
Taylor, on Ebbyis Hill, q short time since,
was arrested yesterday by Detectives
0'Dwyer and Parker, who, after yigilant
search, had traced many Of the goods stolen
at the time Of the robbery to his possession.
ThsyiMsre all identified by the owner.sq71i
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AUCTION SALES !. THIS. B .DAY.,

CE ALL PuELrC OR PRIVATE BALES OF REAL
f.ksTATR MADE BETWEEN THE TIRsT DAY OF
-. January AND TIE FIRST DAY OF JELY THE
PURCHAsER PAYS rBE TAXES FOR THE PRE-.
+ SENT TE AR BUT ON ALL BALES BETWEEN THE
FEST DAY OF JULY AND THE TEIRTY-FrRsT
DAY OF DECEMBER THE SELLER PAYs THFH
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! OBTAINING A CANAL-BoAT.-J. s. Moss
was arrested yesterday by Sergeant j. B.
Pleasants upon the charge of unlsWfully
detaining csual-boat loaded with coke,
valued at $500, belonging to B. H. Cottrel.
Moss was baiIed by Justice Murphy for
disappearance this morning at the Mayors
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-23

ID. ELLYsoE q co. win insert advertisements In
the principal newspapers In Virtnia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, and the northern cities, 1t pub
Iishers' rates, for cash. Apply at this efice.
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A.-Money advanced on diamonds, watches
jewelry, silTerware, clothing, &c.
rs II. HARRIS & Bro,
1891 Maia street (up stairs).
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ROLTYNG-CLOTHs, Ae.

ROLTYNG-CLOTHS. &c. ,.
! A NKER sBOLTING-0LOfH5, at
IA RUBBER BETTING AND PACKINe.
We are agents for the above goods, and keep
fun stock on hand.
BoLTING CLOTH, from TO 10;
y GUN PACKING, from l-ls TO 4 inch thick:
RUBBER BaLTiN6, from Ito IL inches vide.
We VIII sell the above goods At low psicea, and
solicit orders FOR the same.
WATKINS, C0TTRELL 8 CO.,
NH as-am 1907 Main street, Richmond Va.
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ARREST OF A DESPERATE THIEF.-Yes.
terday morning Detectives O'DWyer and
Murphy proceeded to arrest Sam Davis
(negro), noted thief of the town. AS they
did 30 they we're violently resisted. A
struggle ensued, which Detective 'O'Dwyer
charaoterizes as the most desperate he has
ever had since policeman, and he has had
some very tough, ones. 1t was necessary
to use the slung-shot freely upon his era;
MUM, and for q time it became matter Of
doubt as to which would give out first, the
hsaior the slung.shot.s Finally, heformer
yielded, Dayis's hands were tied, and he
was conveyed to the station-house.
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The CANAL-BoAT RoBBERY.-The three
negroes, Victor Ross, Robert Smith, and
Daniel Trent, charged with boarding and
rohbing the eansl-boat Clifton Of lot Of
sundries valued at 5000, we're arraigned
before the Mayor yesterday for examina'
ton. .1-@ ~ 2 sS-..As- s1.>J[i-@35. Z
Ross was examined separately. Police
man Schultz identified him as the negro
who had assaulted him SO violently. He
was thrown down and struck, in the face.
An attempt to prove an alibi on the part
Of the defence was unsuccessful. Ross was
sent on to answer indictment for felony.
The other two will be examined on the 26th