The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-21
Manchester Matters.

THE NEW CoURT.HoUsE.-The lower por-
ton of the building at the corner of 18th and
Hull streets, owned by j. l.. Bradley, ESQ.,,
is being fitted up, under the direction OF
committee of the town trustees, to be used
as a courtroom. The trustees have also
rendered the Town Hall for jury rooms
the offices in the market-house for clerks
offices. The Offices of the States attorney,
sheriff. and treasurer will be near by. We
presume that this arrangement is but tenn
porary, as it is designed erecting a hand
some building that, will furnish ample ac-
commodation for all of the above.
a New EsTABLIsHAENT.-Wet take plea
sure in noting the arrival at the Graham
mills Of q large lot OF machinery, TO be used
by the Virginia Bagglng Company, new
concern, who are fitting up portion OF the
above establishment to engage in the manu-
facture of frst-class article OF cotton
bagging. This company expects to COM
mence operations early in the coming year.
We welcome the new company, and wish
it all success. We have ample room for
more of the same sort, and any one who
will bring capital, develope our resources,
and employ our labor, should receive every
encouragement.
CoRoNER's INoUEsr.-Justice Martin held
an inquest over the body Of Joe Ellis, a
small colored boy, who died suddenly in
the lot back of the post-oftice. 1t having
been rumored that the boy was poisoned,
Drs. Chiles and Archer held post naortenl
examination. The stomach was much in.
famed, but nothing was found justifying
came to his deaah by natural causes. The
contents of his stomach were sent to Rich
mond for analysis. The deceased was only
about fourteen years Of age, and was, We
believe, grandson Of Sylvia Reans, the
oldest resident of this place, and was EN-.
ployed in q tobacco factory in Richmond.
He is known to have INDUCED in liquor
just previous to his death, but was not
strictly intemperate.
ODDs AND ENDs.-The beautiful dwelling
and Office of DR.. VIM. r. Weisiger, Hull
street, has been sold by A. q. Pulliam. Mr..
w. II. Garnett became the purchaser ut
| 81 ,250-a decided bargain.
Manchester.made buckets and tubs are
shipped to New Orleans, St. Louis, San
Francisco, and even Bangor, Me.
We hear Of several marriages, one or two
hops, some sorghum-tuggings, and any
/! number Of gum-sucHngs, for the holidays.
The festival rendered by the officers and
teachers Of the Baptist Church to the little
ones was perfect success, and was hugely
Il SDlO1cN UJ tuC 1IttsS OuEos = AS uAoiAIliSsIS4
Baptists believe. in fulfilling the Sayiour's
Injunction, Feed my lambs"
On Decatur street, near 11th, Mr. George
e. Blanton Is erecting very handsome
dwelling house for DR.. L. r.. Chiles. When
completed twill be a great ornament to the
South End.
The attendance at the various Sabbath
schools during the past month has been as
large as during any previous month IN the
history of the town.
ion Nail Company in q more fourishing
condition. The quality of nails and n,er-
chant iron made By this establishment IS
not surpassed by any works In the country.
lit is said the town wiil donate the pu6iie
square between the Town Han anu market
for the purpose Of building courthouse,
Jail, &c. sS 1. Il.
Thea Alert Fire Company will hold q spe.
Icial meeting on Friday night on business O
urgent importance.