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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-03-04

Az OBSTINATE "UPrER HoUsE One Of
the fivorite aud almost annual recreations Of
the Legislative Assembly, in Melbourne, Aus
tralia, is the passing Of bill bestowing upon
its members liberal salerie- anu allowances
and the only drawback 70 the delightful amGse-
meut is ,h.J the Legislative Council dnds e4ul!
pleasure in passing an almost unanimous vote
agaius' this convenient provision. The ohdu
racy Of the Upper House is the more aggraya-
ting from the notorious fact that many mem
hers Of the lower frequently find it extremely
incony5nient to pay their tailors' bills, and are
almo,t out at elbows in the service of an IN
grateful country. In this deplorsble condition,
some OF them were compelled to take a - quid -
for quo,' and two, having further been SO
unluc5y as to be found out, were expelled from
the House. Their constituencies, however,
sympathetically voted them back. The House
refuse TO take them the English Privy Coun-
Gil has been referred to and meanwhile the
colony has been convulsed upon the point
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-03-04

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oct. IJ-w6m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-03-04
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DIvIDEND for the six months ending January
IL lst, per cent.
This Bank will continue to pay interest on de
posts Is heretofore.
All the profits Of this Bank 90 to the Dep sitor'.
The average rate Of interest on deposits that have
lain Arlistrbed in the Bank for the last seven years
IS !Op,- esHt year.
One hundred dollars deposited January ist' 1907
amounts to sl7o6i January LIST, 1874.
Deposits made before the 9Th Of the month Will
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5th interest will re commenced the first OF the i'I
lowing month.
Interest is credited to Depostors On the -7t oil
January and July, eon'povHdiHg f"ie' a year
Money may be sent by Express or Pot 0Les
Order and the Bank book will he retufnes by mau.
Deposits received and paid daily
The Trustees by whom the affairs oil the h'nA are
managed and money loaned, are Heary LOOMS ~
&. shaw. " Z. Strong, C. r. Ward a. {. spear A.
Prouty, o. j. Walker.
Bank opened from o'clock A.v till oe-oe@'
Pm. l. ~
Jan. l7th lS7o-wu treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-03-04
PUBLIC HALL AT wINoosK,

IHE GOOD TEMPLARS have put Baxter's Han
Il In good order, and now offer il 10 the n1bEe
ior concerts, lectures sociables and exhibitfoD ~
a moral and useful nature. Niger shoWs' 80
other 'tomioolery," not admitted Apply IN or
alaress' GEORGE ". DUNCAN.
- A. &. BALLARD
jan S-Ts&~sa L. L. PENNIMAN.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31
For the Dispatch.
NoDOLe0n.

Perhaps nothing changes our estimates Of
men so rapidly as war does. When, during
our recent struggle, jackson WAS made q
general, many persons remarked that his
promotion was an error Of Judgment he
had acquitted himself well, but was not
fitted for the position. Only a short time
had elapsed when all felt that he was equal
to every emergency, and eminently quail
fled for any position in the southern army.
When General Joseph f. Johnston re-
mained on the defensive, or quietly with
drew his troops from places where he was
expected to tight, the people murmured.
Yet, hclore the close OF the war the most
dissatisfied knew that his defensive strategy
was "wise and mastery inactivity" and
they acknowledged the truth of the asser-
ton that when Johnston advised and con-
Quoted the withdrawal of troops the ex-
haustirt result to the enemy was as great
as would have been effected by victory.
The FrSnco-Prussian war affords striking
instance ot the same thing. When it opened
one heard on all sides what Napoleon would
do. The military genius of Napoleon /.
was so great, and men were so inclined to
attribute 10 Napoleon III. large degree OF
the same order of talent, that the majority
felt confident he would lead the French
armies to victory, and their banners would
| float over portion Of German or Prussian
| territory.
One scarcely has time to speculate on the
situation when, in referring to maps, ones
eyes turn 10 the Moselie, and one calculates
the distances between Metz, Chalons, and
| Paris. AID Napoleon-who discusses his
designs, h policy? We have interesting
sketches AID pleasant "reminiscences of the
French 1nrshals, but only brief mention
Of the stat, Of his health or the location of
his headquarters. Perhaps he has no mill
tary ability Perhaps he does possess it,
and his men.al vigor is temporarily or per-
manently imnaired by disease. Possibly he
underrated he energy, preparation, and
power of tn enemy; is merely stunned,
and if not speedily overpowered may yet
retrieve his falling fortunes. Who can say
For those who "are born great" or
"achieve gre tness," or shave greatness
thrust upon thm." there is little time for
rest, or even Or illness. The progress OF
eve nts is so seady, rapid, and relentless,
that if the judgment, or energy, or the
physical strength of these great men fail,
the place he occupied is necessarily filed,
and he becomes simply a part of history
Ihat.c terrible spur this knowledge must
be! The fascination Of empires and crowns
is indeed great if it compensates for their
numerous penalties. CHIEL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

Police COURT, TUEsDAY-Justice II.
r White presidinq.-Lilbourn Colin (co-
lored), charged with stealing lot of cloth
ing aud crockeryware of the value of $40
from sable brother, was discharged, there
being no evidence of theft.
John Mosby was up for unlawfully insult
ing and abusing q policeman in the dis
charge of his duty, and dismissed. !.
The case of Topsey Peterson, charged
with picking the pocket of Henry Pryor,
was continued until Tuesday on account
Of the absence of the witness (Pryor).
Henry Thompson (colored), charged with
aiding and abetting Nat Warren in entering
gold and one silver watch, and box con-
taining a gold pencil case and SO. Case
continued until this morning.
James Anderson (colored), hackman in the
employment of A. W. CARRIER, was fined 81
for fast driving.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

While at Manassas. early in the war, a
young lady rode up to General Early, who
was in command, and began to detail some
news of which She was the bearer. Just
nenee lnan Beyond 6eant and and took up position:
I" Mss said the General, "you must get
out of The way !; that Yankee battery is un-
limbering and will open upon us and knock oc
YOU all to pieces." She looked round at the
battery quietly and then proceeded with
her story. "Miss," said the General again,
"don't you see they are about shotting
their guns. You are in great danger here,
and must be of. y She looked round again.
and again resumed her story. In few mo-
ments "1bapg" came the report Of the first
gun. "Now," said he, "you must be OF,
as you are too much exposed" and, he
forced her to. ride away. Then turning to
Colonel (now Generag aoraon, ao,.s ne sroaon sa,a
would make if it wasn't for snakes and spl-
ders"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

Cur srREErs.-Judging from the reports
made to the Police Justice, our thorough
fares are in most miserable condition.
There is not day but that four or tlye diff
half is not told. On yesterday there were
several cases brought to the notice of the
Chief of Police. Besides these, there is Q
perfect bjou in the puddle line, which, as IT
has been standing unmolested for the past
twelve months, is NO doubt CONSIDERED oy
the authorities not only nm ornament but Q
source of healthful exhalations, on the east
side of Third street between Clay and
Leigh. Asto an ornamentation, it is ditii-
cult to be perceived, and but for its central
location it would take the premium as q
first-clnss compost bed. This place has been
renorfei time and again By the Chief, and
il Is hoped that something win be done with
itinst 90 soon as the present unhappy coR-
test between Prussia and France shall have
been brought TO Q close.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

}. HOW TO LOOK YoUNG-SUTEEN.-Don,t paint
or use vile Hair Restorers, but simply apply Ia.
gan's Magnolia Balm upon your face, neck, and
hands, and use Lyons Katharion upon your hair.
The Balm makes your complexion pearly, soft,
sud natural and you can't tell what did it. :itrel
moves freckles, tan, sallowness, ring-marks,
moth patches, ETC.; and IN place of red, rustic
face, you have the marble purity of an exquisite
belle. 1t gives to middle age the bloom Of per-
petuaf youth. Add these effects to splendid head
ofhair produced by the Katharion, and lady has
done her best fa The way Of adornment. Brothers
will have ne spiuster sisters when these articles
are around. & E a4l#EGE - 5-'"7
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

THE SOUTHERN CoHirEKCrAL CONVENTION
AND TIE RICHMOND CHARBER OF COMMERCE.
a committee of the Board Of Aldermen, II
committee of the Board Of CounciImen, q
committee of the Chamber Of Commerce,
and a committee Of the Board of Trade OF
the city of Cincinnati, appointe to arrange
for the session of the Southern Commercial
Convention to be held in that city on Tues,
day the 4th Of October next, have addressed
a communication to the Richmond Cham
ber of Commerce requesting them to ap-
point delegates to the Convention in con-
formity with the following basis of repre-
sentation:
The city authorities of ea,,h city Of 5000
inhabitants to appoint one u elegate, and for
each additional 10000 inhaEitants one dele
gate. r.- 1.re. 5f@a ,.sl 80
The Governor of each State to appoint a
delegation at large, not to exceed one Tor
each congressional district.
Each incorporated; railroad, steamboat,
manufacturing or mining company IN active
operation having over $50, 900 cash capital
paid in, one delegate.
Each Chamber of Commerce to appoint
one delegate for every hundred members or
fractional hundred.
The communication says % the subjects to
be considered are of the utmost commercial
and national importance" and then enume-
rates them as follows .-' =.ses.
1. Direct trade between southern Atlantic
cities and Europe.
2. Southern Pacific railroad.
8. Obstruction to navigation by narrow
span bridge piers. a ~ e.
4. Continuous water-line communication
between the Mississippi river and the At
| lantic seaboard.
/ 5. Removal of obstructions from the
mouth of the Mississippi river.
| 6. Construction of permanent levees on
the Mississippi river. .'.
7. Toabolish all toll charges ON the navi-
gable rivers of the United States.
s. The enlargement of the more impor-
| tant lines of canal in the United States so
as to render them navigable for vessels pro-
PEELED by steam.
8. Finance and taxation.
| 10. Free trade in money.
| II. A settled policy in the public interest
In regard to the disposition of the Govern
ment lands.
| r.. That all railway viaducts over nayiga-
| BILE rivers be made highways for railroad
companies, which will pay their pro rata
toll on same and that efforts be made to
secure legislation to that effect.
13. The charges on passenger and freight
traffic by rail and water lines.
IA. To abolish throughout the: whole
country all license imposed on commercial
travellers. T. -Htt sc
Is. Removal of the national capital.
And it is requested that il. any com.
mercial body, or any delegate who may be
appointed, desire to present subject other
than those above enumerated for the con-
sideration of the Convention, a written
paper containing the substance Of such
subject be forwarded to the secretary O
the committee at least ten days prior to the
assembling of the Convention.
: The Board of Directors of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce will hold their regu
lar meeting on Wednesday next the 7th o
September, and will then appoint the
DELEGATION. .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

THE GooD SA4AR1TANs.-This Society of
eolored persons made grand excursion to
Fredericksburg and back on the day before
yesterday, and enjoyed themselves hugely
IN rational way. A train of cars started
at an early hour from the depot with up
wards of Six hundred excursionists, and the
day was passed in very orderly and happy
manner. 1t can be said, very much to their
credit, that in that large crowd there was
not single instance of intoxication or the
sign or symptom of anything but the most
decorous conduct. The only unpleasant
ness that we heard Of was the fact that
Hanover negro at Ashland rather got ahead
of one of the Richmond men by relieving
him of his time-piece whilst he was taking
a drink of water.
This society was organized before the
war, and, as its name implies, is purely OF a
benevolent character. 1t Is composed OF
the better class Of the colored population,
and as an organization, has no connection
whatever with political matters.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

CAUGHT sTEALrNG.-Yes yesterday morning
two small boys Zone white the other CO.
lored) brought in from the country lot OF
fruit, which they took to the Second Mar
ket to dispose of. They had scarcely un,
hitched their horse before five or six colored
men approached their stand and commenced
asking the price of different articles.
While the boys attention was thus taken
off by a portion Of the gang. one Of the the
men picked up large basket OF peaches
and leisurely walked off. He was fortu-
nately seen by gentleman who was stand
ing some distance off: The little boys being
informed of the theft, search was imme-
diately made, and the basket and contents
were found in another part of the market
in the possession OF the fellow who had
taken them, who was offering them for sale.
Thesowners, not wishing to have any fur
ther trouble, let the fellow off after his pay
ing the value of the stolen property.
Thieves are treated in this manner too often.
They should be turned over to the proper
authorities, when they would be dealt with
according to law.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

ARRIVED,
steamer James S. Green, Philadelphia, mer-
chandise and passengers, w. p. Porter.
steamer Jynn sylvester GiifoTo Norfolk, mer.
schooner Lath Rich, Paddock, Woods Hole
gahsno, llison = Addison.
schooner T.. y. Douglass, Ellis, Poughke epsie,
N. Y. iron, Old Dominion Nail Company. ~ {
schooner Reddinstop, Gregory, Windsor, n.
SAILED. ' -. .-@'-1
steamer Isaac Bell. Brakeman, New York, mer-
cnandise and passengers, John w. Wyatt
steamer ElZa Hn1coX, Burns, Norfolk, mer.
chandise and passengers, l.. B. Tatum. 'sg.
dE@bRANDA.
WEST POINT, August 40. Arrived, steamer State
OF NtrsiDia, Freeman, Baltimore. merchandise and
passengers, York River Railroad Company, ana
sailed On return. ...a"@ ~ =. =
AcQUIA CREEK, August 3O.-Arrived, steamer
lronsices, NJ yo. Baltimore, merchandise and
passengers, Richmond. Fredericksburg aud Po-
tonic h.ilroad, and sailed on return.
LIVERPOOL, August Is Entered out, bark En-
ma u MIR. CROSBY for Richmond. II
NEW YORK, August 20 Gle red, brig Grac.
Kelly (Br.l, Kelly. for istchmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31
TO TAx.PAYERs. ,a.6me

NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERs.-Youf at-
IN ten.ion is again called % City ortinnhcs,
which any person or any estate OF decsdent IL
assessed be not paid before lst day Of September the
Collector may distrain, except where oDe.han
thereof has been paid under the third sectsop:N
OF 8 aud 10 O'Clock A. M, and and q O'Clock y.
a., for the purpose OF receiving The amount OF
Those who cannot call at said hours VIII please
leave their names and residences, aud they shail
i'''''' DC waited on promptly W. b. DAVIDSON
su 2a-eotI5t -, City Collector.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

CHANGE OF SoHEDULE.-A change of
schedule has been made in the time of run
ming of the trains on the Richmond and
Danville railroad, to take effect on and after
tomorrow. The trains going south will
leave this city at 9:15 A. NJ, and the
through mail and express at 2:55 P. M., ar
irving in Greensboro at l :05 A. NJ.
81 Coming north, the through mail and ex-
press train will leave Greensboro at 1:l5
A. NJ; Danyille, at 3:3S A. NJ. !; and arrive
in this city at II :O5 A, M, """
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

THE DooK.-It really reminds one of the
good old ante-bellum days to take stroll
along the dock. On Yesterday there were
twenty-five or thirty barks, brigs, and
schooners, lying at the wharves, and the
streets in the neighborhood were resonant
with the interminable and nerre.jarring din
of the street wagons. By the way, we have
heard persons who have travelled all over
the world say that nowhere else have they
ever seen such q contraption for noise as
the Richmond street wagons. During the
war they were styled "Jeff. Davis's pianos;"
and one not accustomed to them, to hear
naf dozen of them coming down the
street in trot, would imagine the racket
and din to proceed from the tumbling of a
whole block of brick buildings, or the ap-
proach Of seven or eight standard thunder
storms and hurricanes combined.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

RICHMOND CoLLEGE.-In notice Of this
institution some weeks since we mentioned
that its position with regard to the city is
such as should make every intelligent cltl-
zen its friend. 1t is the only educational
foundation in the community which offers
the advantages of a complete academical
and legal course of instruction. Richmond
has, therefore, many intellectual and edu..
cationaI interests involved in the success OF
the College.
. No prosperous establishment Of this kind
can exist in community without exercising
q wide influence in the elevation of the
whole people, intellectually and morally
for, though its advantages may be enjoyed
by comparatively small number OF the
young men of the city, yet these In turn
become centres Of influence, so that the
good work does by no means stop with
them. Nor is the idea that colleges at
distance can be substituted for this college
in such work at all tenable for collegiate
training, being brought to the doors OF our
citizens, is necessarily brought within the
pecuniary ability of far larger portion OF
our community than that which is able 10
send sons away from home, and 10 bear the
increased expense. :.
Only, then, by means of collegiate insti.
tuition thus conveniently situated can any
considerable portion OF our young men ever
expect to achieve an education at all com.
plete and thorough. And as only by a
generous support can the College become
all that it ought to be-can it enlarge its
staff of instructors, afford the strength
given by numerous teachers of ability and
eminenee, and extend its equipment for the
illustration Of scientific and professional
suDjects-so, therefore, does it clearly be-
come the duty of our citizens to unite in
building it up and in securing for this city,
in the present and the future, the number
less benefits, social, intellectual, and moral,
which will flow from such source. :,
That patronage to such an institution ls
not thrown away or misdirected; for the
ends we here mention may be known by
the recent act of its Board of Trustees
establishing law school in connection with
the College, oficered by some OF the most
able and prominent lawyers of the State.
Further strides towards the development
of full University curriculum will doubt
less be taken as rapidly rs the increasing
patronage and reputation of the College
NAV Justify, and thus its position be as
sured not only as the pride of the city, but
IS an honor to the State. ess r. s...t. /.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

THE JAMES RIVER STEAMERs.-On Thurs
day next the steamer Eliza Hancox will be
Withdrawn from Tatum's James river line,
and after that date the daily trips between
Richmond and Norfolk will be discontinued
The John Sylvester, with that popular
steamboat man, Captain Z. c. Clifford, as
commander, will Of course ply, as in former
times, on alternate days between the cities
above named. s5's..'.s "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

ADJUSTMENTS. The variety entertainment
at the I" Metropolitan Theatre Comique"
Franklin street, is nightly drawing i'm
mense crowds. The performance is as good
as anything Of the kind seen here for long
time.
. Information has been received here OF
the approach of DR.. James L. Thayers
7" New Circus and Modern Arena" Exhi-
bitions in Richmond on the 10Th, 10th, and
21st of September, on the old circus lot cor
ner of Leigh and Second streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

NEW ADVERTISING DoDGE.--Every time q
lady who uses fragrant SozoDoNT opens her mouth
she advertises the article The state OF her teeth
Is certificate Of its excellence. No spot dark
ems their surface, no impurity clinge 10 them, the
cushions In which they are set are rosy, and toe
6reath that swells through them is sweet as the
breeze of June. rf'-- - ''a '.r.s D..
"SPALDING's GLUE - useful in every home.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

QUEEN OF TIRE WEEKLIEs.-F Fields, Osgood &
Co., having made arrangements with the best illus
trated paper In the world [1he London Graphic) by
which they are enabled to receive the same plates
the Graphic use in advance of publication In Eng.
lund. may well be called the Queen Of the Week,
lies. For sale wholesale and retail at ELLYsoN
TAYLoR's Great News Emporium, 1lis Mair
street. az '-'.' q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN TIE
RICHMOND PosT-OFEFICE AUGUST 3O.-Mrs.
Sarah F. Day, Lynchburg; Mrs. 5. a. Ed
iiins. Richmond; Mr.. Thomas Hanes, Rich
mond Mr.. George Forester, Richmond. I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

CoNvALEsOENT-We are pleased to learn
that Rey.;J. B. Jeter, who has been seri-
ously i'll for several weeks, is rapidly i'm
proving, and will probably be able to
resume his editorial duties in short time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-08-31

MusroAL.-We hear that Mime. Parepa-
Rosa Is to bring an English opera troupe
to America from London for the coming
season, $3.50, .ss..s,
troI,1e mn has recently given a concert In San
Francisco Buffalo Comm peretds, 4.