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THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

The last move of the Washington Square
property holders to prevent the erection of
the public buildings upon Penn Square meets
with no more sympathy at the hands of fair
minded men than their other maneuvres in
the same direction. The fact is that the in
terested motives of these people and the
mean tricks they have resorted to to carry
their point deprive all their arguments of any
force they might have had under other cir
cumstaDces The majority of the citizens of
Philadelphia understand clearly that all the
opposition to the Building Com mission is due
to the fact that, in compliance with the
vote of last October, the commission pro-
pose to erect the buildings upon Penn
Square, and they are heartily sick of a con-
troversy which was thought to be definitely
settled by popular vote, which declared en-
phatically that Penn Square should be used
for the purpose for which it was set aside at
the foundation of the city by William Penn.
The members of the Legislature will do well,
therefore, to hesitate before they
attempt to aid the anti-Penn Square ring
by voting for the Connell bill, or any other
project to obstruet the commission in the
performance of its duty, and we can
assure the representatives from this city
that they will be held to a strict
account by their constituents if they prove
themselves to be the slaves Of the ring in
this matter. The Sunday papers yesterday
were unanimous in their condemnation of
the last dodge of the ti-Penn Squareites, and
we commend their utteranoes to the attention
of our Senators and Representatives who
faa - Far ha -tt
bill.
The Transcript, which advocated the
Washington Square site until majority OF
voters declared for Penn Square, now de-
mands that the will of the people shall be
respected. 1t said yesterday
'sThe matter under consideration IA a plain one.
II whether SET OF SPECTATORS Ia real estate in
the vicinity or sixth and Chesnut streets, within q
square OF the Sunday 1ranscFiDf once, shall hold
the public by the throat while they put money ia
their patry Purse. And, alter all that is the whole
sum and substance OF the controversy. II they can
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N o I l G K 8
"LET Us HAVE PEACE"
The GRAND PEACE
FESTIVAL
nE nuD

OF OUR
GERMAN FELLOW CITIZENS,
on MONDAY, MAY IS, 1871.
ALL PERSONS IN ANY WAY INTERESTED IN THIS,
THE MOST
MAGNIFICENT PAGEANT
EVER DESIGNED IN PHILADELPHIA, WILL PLEASE
OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING
SUGGESTIONS:
To PARTICIPANTS IN THE PARADEi
1st Suggeston.-Much depends upon the appearance
OF each individual, aud to look
exactly right, you should be clad
in clothes from
wANAMAKER & BROWNS OAK HALL.
2d Suggestion.-n you must have pair of Black
Pants, ,rememberyo you can get them
for from IS to $40, warranted the
best in town, at
WANAMAKER & BROWN 8 OAK HALL.
Sd Suggestion will need White Gloves, and
perhaps new Cravat These
and all other Furnishing Goods,
are to be had also at
WANAMAKER & BROWNS OAK HALL
4th Suggeston.-Waste no money in buying your
Clothes, but get good clothing at
the very lowest prices, for which
you must go to
WANAMAKER & BROWNS OAK HALL.
TO SPECTATORS.
Suggestion 1st-To fully enjoy this grand display
you must have on new Spring
Suit from
TIE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE,
w. & b. IS OAK HALL.
Suggestion 2d.-As the boys are going to have
holiday of 1t, improve the oppor-
tunity by bringing them to
THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE.
w. 4 BIS OAK HALL.
Suggestion 3d.-Remember that for men and
boys there are no prices so low
as at
THE LARGEST CLOTHING House,
w. q g OAK HALL.
To STRANGERS
One Suggestion.-Do not fail to call and look
through the greatest business
house In America You will be
heartily welcome whether you
come to buy or not by
WASAMAKER BROWN,
AT
OAK HALL, MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS.
Nos. 532, b94 $780, and 53s Market street. and l. 8,
7,9, IL, and 13 South Sixth street.
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MONDAY, MAY Is, 1871.

eE-The earliest regular edition OF the THE
EVENING TELEGRAPH goes to press at IN o'clock
and the subsequent regular editions at ~, 81, and
AZ. whenever there is important news OF the COM
plications in Europe extra editions will be issued
after this hour and before the regular time for the
early edition.
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'sThe matter under consideration IA a plain one
II u whether set OF SPECTATORS Ia real estate in
the vicinity OF sAth and Chestnut streets, within
the public by the throat while they put money in
their paltry Purse. And, alter all that is the whole
sum and substance OF the controversy. II they can
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Hotel. Fined 81. IL the oI. Cnafies

FopETH OF JUIY-The annrvers,rn =,
Inc Declaration Of Independence I w;il I ba ~,
the occasion of number of pless,,raa mra or De
eurslons from this city. One Of the most e@.
interesting Will be the picnic of the Tron
Moulders' Union at HattoIf's Garden bi. tbia
morning ut 3 o'clock. snls
I, The great entertainment of the dov
however, will be the celebration and to,ir'
nament at the Agricultural Fair Grounds
under the auspices Of the Southern Cross
brotherhood aud Old Dominion Lodge, No
I, knights OF Pythias, of which notice is
made IN another column.
Mayor Kelley has issued an order direct.
ing that all offices connected with the city
government be closed.
The State Offices also will be closed. in
accordance with an order of the Governor
:, The post-otfice will be open only as on
sunday.between the hours OF 8 and 1C
O'Clock A. NJ. -
A resolution was passed bv the Civ
Council last evening requesting persons
generally to -supend business in honor Of
the day, but particularly In view of the en-
tertalnment at the Fair Grounds in aid O.
IN object dear to all southerners.
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Manc9DcQfar Hsauur

ANNIVERSARY OF THE METHODIST SAR-
BATH sCH0oL.-On Sunday night most
brilliant audience in point Of numbers and
intelligence assembled at the Methodist
Episcopal Church to witness the anniver-
sary OF the Sabbath school of that church,
Long before the appointed time every avail
able seat in the main body and aisles of the
church and the gallery were occupied. The
exercises opened with singing by the choir
and prayer by the Rev. MIR. Campbell, of
the Presbyterian Church. The introduce
tory address was delivered by Master John
Conner. Two little darlines about four
years Of age, Annie Walthall and Lucy
Day, each beautifully rected hymn. The
remainder Of the programme was as follows:
The Little Orator, Master David Dusger
Nellie's Dream, Master Robert Owen a
War Song, Master B.P. Owen; Woman's
Rights, 4 Poem, Miss Jennie Baird Quar-
tette, Miss Maggie Redtord and Miss Nc
Creery and Boothman and Master Henry
Gill; Dialogue, EXageration, Masters Red
ford, Latham, and Sharp; A Poem, Miss
Stella Walker; ValedictOry, Miss Florence
Fox.
After which, prizes for having obtained
the largest number of scholars were award
ed Misses Willie Walthall and Bertha
Baugh and Master A. P. Lee. The Rev.
Mr.. Christian presented the prize in q
brief but beautiful address.
The choir at intervals favored the audi
ence with choice selections.
The efforts of the children were highly
commendable, and reflected great credit
upon themselves and their teachers. We
are at loss which most to admire, the
beautiful appearance of the audience, the
exercises of the children, or the delightful
If tho choir Tokap n uhnla II
was perfect success and scene we would
never have wearied in contemplating. The
exercises closed with q few appropriate re.
marks and the benediction by the Rev. Mr.
Campbell.
RELIGIOUS NoTEs.-The Rev. W. HARRISON
Williams, of Charleston, 5. o., preached at
the Baptist Church on sunday night. The
other pulpits were filled by the regular pas
tors.
At the Baptist Sabbath school the attend
ance approximated 3OO-the boys leading
the girls ten.
THE DAY We CELEBRATE.-Thc observ
ancc OF the "glorious fourth" will doubt
less he general in Manchester. Work vii
be suspended in the mills and workshops
and in addition to the many attractions il
Richmond, Henderson and Stuart Lodges
l. O. 0. F., celebrate the day at Oakwoot
Park, the Il. +. Lee Club Mt Sharp's Island
and the Married Mems Club Of Belle Island
ers at Chesterfield Park. We trust nothing
unpleasant will mar the general enjoyment
THE WATER SUpPLY.-The good effects o
even the partial repair of the dam at head
gates is perceptible. Last week the mills.
or some of them, were in danger of sus
pending; but at this time there is full
head of water and to spare. We trust the
repairs will be permanent, and then let tho
attention of the trustees be directed to /;
good supply Of pure water for domestic
PURPOSES.
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BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL CONTENTION
The Southern Baptist Educational Conven-
tion begins IFS session tong NJ IN INC
Grace street Baptist Church, and will con-
tinue in session mt the same place through
wednesday and Thursday. The opening
address will be made by Barnas Sears, D.
d., LII. D., Of Staunton. the general agent
of the Peabody fund. DR.. Sears was the
successor of Horace Mann as secretary OF
the Board of Education of Massachusetts,
was also professor in the Theological lnst';
tute at Newton, and aGfrwards succeGdca
DR.. WayIand as presitEnt of Brown Uni.
versity. He ia one Of the ripest scholars III
the United States, and fully abreast with
the times on everything pertaining to the
methods OF education. AS the address il
introductory, DR.. 5. will probably map
out in general way the subjects to be dis.
cussed by the Convention. Distinguished
educators from North and South will take
part in these meetings, and our citizen:
cannot do better than give them full anC
constant attendance.
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POLICE COURT, MoSDAY-Justice j. IL.
White presiding.-The following cases were
disposed of:
Al. Bernstein, charged with invading the
premises of Israel Meyer and using abusive
language. Bound over in the sum OF Sloo
for three months.
Susan Banks (colored), charged with as
saulting and striking the son of G. +. Sin
ton. Bound over in 800 for three months.
Georgeanna Brown (coLored), charged
with stealing $4.25 from Isham Winston.
Found guilty and sent to Jail for sixty days.
William Cook, charged with obtaining
goods from Isbon Benedict and others un-
der false pretences with the intent to de-
fraud. Discharged, there being no evidence
to sustain the charge.
Timothy Kerse, charged with assaulting
and striking Uniby Anderson, and also re.
fusing to give up one hog, the property OF
the said Anderson. Dismissed. st%.
Ralph Robinson (colored), charged with
assaulting and striking Kate jackson with
his fist or brick on the head. Fined S10-
John Horne (colored), charged with cre-
atinp disturbance in the market house.
Dismissed. u.
Robert Walton (colored). charged with
stealing one coat, one vest, and go IN
United States currency, the property OF
some person unknown. HonoraDly dis-
charged. Not the right man.
Martha Finegan, charged with insuiung
and threatening Sarah Champiln, anu SD
rah Champlin for abusing Martha flnegan'
Dismissed. -.
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TRIAL OF THE PRIzE-F1GuTERs-W White
Sentenced to Eight Months imprisonment
an the Penitenttary.-In the Henrico Coun-
ty Court yesterday, VIM. White was tried
far being engaged in the recent prize-fght,
in the presence of q very large audience. A
large number Of witnesses were examined,
and ut late hour in the afternoon, the case,
after having been argued by MesSrs. Nor
decai and Royal for the defence, and Mr..
Atkinson for the Commonwealth, was given
to the jury, who, after an hours absence,
brought in Il verdict Of "guilty," and fixed
his term of confinement in the penitentiary
at eight months. The court then adjourned
until tomorrow "wednesday at II O'Clock.
The trial of the other parties to the fight
has been set as follows: kersey on Wednes-
day; Il. ii. Allen on Thursday 4; Edward
Oracle on Saturday; Charles DOugherty on
the Monday following; ID. j. Mccormick
on Tuesday.
In the case of VIM. Lindsey a nolle prosequi
was entered so as to enable him to become
4 witness for the Commonwealth.
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VOLUNTEER OFFICERS ExAMINED.-Seye.
raj gentlemen elected to office in volunteer
companies have already appeared before
for examination as to their knowledge OF
military tactics and general fitness for office.
Captain l.. L. Bass, of the Walker Light
Guard ; Captain John A. Sloan, Of the Lee
Guard and Lieutenants NJ. p. Handy,
Charles +. Taylor, and II. II. Briggs, have
been unanimously recommended TO the
COMMANDMENTS Chief, for commissions. The
Board, which consists Of General Bradley
II. johnson, Colonel VIM. Gillian, and
General james II. Lane, will meet again at
10 o'clock this morning.
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their remarks, was one of great Importance,
and the carving ont of which raxtod on

their remarks, was one of great importance,
and the carrying ont Of which rested en-.
ttrely upon the teachers. The city authori-
ties had expended large sum Of money In
inaugurating the school system; had built
large, commodious, and convenient school
buildings, and put the school system In
operation; but all this did not insure sue
cess. They had competent, faithful, and
industrious superintendent. and Board Of
trustees who were jealous in the discharge
vi thelr duties all this would not insure
success. Upon you, the teachers, rests the
responsibility OF the success or failure of
thls great work.
,,. I'm .ne previous feelings and habits OF
our people, they were NOT partjal to the
puDllc scnool system-indeed. there were
many IN our midst who were STRONGLY on
posed to it; and it was only hv fhn E,;,bt,p,I
and persevering discharge Of tboir S,'t;os
ny the teachers that the community ca,,iJ
be shown its efficiency and superior advan.
tages, and thus remove their objections and
pre)udlces. These schools do not come In
connct with the other schools in the city.
Ihere are, and always will be, from the
nature OF things, other schools and for
several years the public schools would NOT
be able to impart the higher grades of stn.
dies to the children. Each had thus its own
work to perform, and they ought. and
would. work harmoniousIy alongside Of
each other. The success OF the school svs.
tenn, not only in the city, but in the State
itself, depended very much llpon the faith.
full and successful efforts of the teachers in
| the city public schools.
He closed by fervently uniting with the
previous speakers in the wish for the en-
Joyment of their vacation.
Col. Shields excused himself from ad-
dresslnathem by saying that the gentlemen
who had already addressed them had said
50 much better than he could all that
could be said on the subject that thew had
lett him nothing to say, but pledged him
self to do, both in his official and private
capacity, everything in his power for the
prosperity OF the school system.
! Superintendent Binford then invited the
company to repair to an adjoining room to
Fpartake OF an elegant repast provided for
their relreshment; and after they had duIy
paid their respects to the same. yonr cor
respondent left them in the enjoyment Of
music, the dance, and the pleasant feelings
arising from the circumstances surrouni-
| ing them.
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DISTINGUISHED ARRIvALs.-Thc "Isaac
Bell of the Old Dominion Steamship
Com mpany, brought, on yesterday, from New
York, delegation of distinguished gentle
men. They come to see our city and sur.
roundingS, and to attend the Educational
Convention. Among them are DR.. Hovey,
of Newton Theological Seminary, a guest OF
Mr.. James Thomas, Jr.; DR.. Cutting, ol
New York, and Judge Runyon, OF New
Jersey guests Of nd Dr. poyGr CIsry o. resns
Brown University, guests of DR.. Jeter
DIR. Stockbridge, guest Of Mr.. Goddin and
DR.. Fish, who is ut the Arlington. Several
distinguished gentlemen from the South are
expected to-day.
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A VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-There was ex-
hited at the wharf of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company, Rockets, Yesterday,
4 contrivance, the advantages of which need
hardly be explained to seamen. It is tidal
gauge, and consists of an instrument resem-
bling a colossal thermometer, rod capped
with an index corresponding to The stream
OF mercury and rising and falling with the
tide, while the figures on the case show the
number Of feet Of water there is in the
channel. A captain can thus ut glance
tell when there is enough water to float his
else extent of the danger of weighing an
chor. The tidal gauge is an instrument in
vented by Mr.. Charles J. Fox, of Rich
mond. There ought to be one on every
wharf,
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[Communicated.1

CoLoRED "SoNs OF TEMpERAScE.v-Ed-
tors Richmond Daily Dispatch: Gents.-I
lind in your paper issued July 1st. under
the head OF g Elections" the names of par
ties who purport to be colored Sons of
temperance. Fearing that some of your
numerous readers may be misled by this
notice, l take this method of informing
them that there has never been a colored
Son of Temperance in the State of Virginia
(unless hailing from some other iurisdic.
tlon). J. write from an experience in the
Order of sixteen years.
Very respectfully,
Il. WILEY DAVIS,
Grand Scribe S. of r., Va.
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STILL ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT SELF-MUR-
DEK.-On Sunday morning degraded wo-
man calling herself Lottie Gilmor, living in
house OF ill-fame on the corner of st.
Peters and Duval streets, tried to put an
end to her earthly existence by swallowing
audanum. The quantity taken, however,
effort failed. DrS. Bright and Davis, by
the use OF the usual appliances in cases of
poisoning, materially assisted in the fiustra-
ton of the plans Of the suicide. She is now
nearly we'll.
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ANOTHER Big Ho1sT.-Yesterday after
ter ut the wharf Of the New York steamer,
and after remaining there an hour Or more,
succeeded in fixing chain to a piece of
granite weighing hve tons. The big rock
was then lifted to the SURFACE nAcarried
away, relieving the channel of considera-
bic obstruction to navigation.
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THE ROCKETS SHOOTING AFFA1R.-Field.
ing Brown (colored) was tried in the Police
Court yesterday for shooting York James
on the evening Of the I'd of June and sent
on to the September term of the Hastings
Court. Brown had sworn out warrant
against York James for cutting him. This
case was also tried, but dismissed.
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ENLARGEMENT.-Our friend, GEO. KLEIN, at
No. Gil Broad street, having enlarged his estab-
lishnent and increased his stock Of goods, rs well
as his facilities for doing work, is now prepared
to do work In his line III the very best manner at
very moderate prices. He executes tin and gravel
roofing at the shortest notice, and keeps on sale all
Kinds of tinwarc; also. non-exploslye kerosene
lamps and oil.
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The ALLEGED PERJURY CAsEs.-Police
Justice White on yesterday investigated
the cases of John Fl. Charles and Richard
Christian, who were charged with perjury
in the testimony which they gave in the
case of the Commonwealth VS.. j. q. Jones.
After full hearing the parties were hon
orahly discharged, the evidence not being
sufficient to sustain the charge.
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LIVE STOCK WEIGnED.-The following is
the number, weight, and price Of live stock
during the month of June at MIR. l.. Gin.
MRS scales: 2as cattle, weighing 215,575
pounds--tirst price, 4@7c., gross; 24l
sheep, weighing 2O,a05 pounds-tirst price,
405c., gross So hogs. weighing al7 $50
pounds-1irst price, 7XG81c., net; stock
per bead, T
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TRIED TO BREAK JAIL.-A man named
Wilkersor, confined in the city Jail for vio-
lation Of the internal revenue laws, made
an attempt to escape on Saturday night,
but failed. He was cutting hole in the
brick wall, and had made considerable pro-
gress, when daylight came and revealed bis
purpose to the guards.
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JOB PRISTING.-Weca call the attention OF mer-
chants, clerks Of courts. sherifs, lawyers, rail-
road, steamship and canal officers and agents, ami
vi Others having orders for printing, to the facli
ties offered at the DISPATCH PRINTING ESTAB-
LIsuMENT for the prompt and faithful execution
OF all kinds OF Job Printing. We can furnish at
short notice Cards, Blll-Heads, Letter-Heatis,
Programmes, Ball Tickets, Blanks, Pamphlets,
Tags, Hand-B1lls Catalogues, Bills Of Fare, Show
Bills, Checks, Drafts, &C., &C., &C. Satisfaction
cuarantaed
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THE BRANCH SHOOTING CAsE.-The case
of John Branch. the negro who shot young
White, some time since, in the hip, was
called in the Police Court yesterday, and
owing to the absence of the complainant,
who IS detained on account of his wound,
was continued until Monday next.
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CoLoREp SUHDAy-ScnOoL UHION.-The
regular monthly meeting of the Colored
Sunday-School Union was held at Ebenezer
Church on last Sunday, r. =. Brown, pres
idcnt, james ii. BowSer, secretary. The
meeting was opened by singing "Mait-
land" reading Luke II, prayer by brother
Kyles, and singing invitation" The re-
norts from seYcn schools are as follows:
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SOONER THAN NExrEcTED.-Second Auditor
Rogers gives notice in another column thai
arrangements have been made by which
the funding of the public debt will be com.
menced on tomorrow instead of the 18th
instant, as was announced few days since
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HUsTINGs CoURT.-In this court ycster-
day the following business was disposed of
William Brown (colored), charged with
felony, was found guilty and sentenced to
the penitentiary for three years.
William Smith, charged with cutting a
colored man in the New Market for calling
him "brains," was tried and acquitted.
The case of johnson FL. Sands was called
and continued. .
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ARRIVALS IN THE RICHMOND HARBoR.-
Captain Il. Ii. Styll, our efficient harbor-
master, reports the following arrivals in
this port during the six months ending
June 30th, 1871: 194 steamers, III 600 tons;
$ harks, 1,G00 tons; II brigs, 1920 tons ;
112 schooners, $500 tons. This statement
does not include river craft and schooners
under 20 tons.
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New at the Dollar Store, sa8 Main street, black
bags for ladies elegant fnish) wax dolls, photo
graph albums, FIVE bottle castors, and many useful
and ornamental articles.
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VIRGINIA ENrERPRIsE.-Mr. r. A. Will
lis, in Chesterfield county, near Drewry's
Bluff, seu out, a few years since, 6,0OO peach
trees of choice varieties. He is now reaping
the benefit of his enterprise, as the first
bearing of fruit is Of the best quality.
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SENT ON.-Sarah Davenport (colored)
charged with stealing $367 from John II D.,
Anderson, Esq, was sent on to the Hust-
ings Court yesterday by the Justice for
trial on the first Monday i'll September next.
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SAFELY HoUsED.-Thc negroes convicted
of the murder of Mr.. Friend, of Prince
George county, and who were to have been
hanged on Friday last had they not been
respitcd, arc now in q cell of the city jail of
Richmond. I..-0