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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-05-10

A SCENE IN CoURT' NV I'M
GUS scene in a Richmollu an N h
had been convicted OF y a
properly to influence 1',,snc, I
Judge, in passing seni. nj u
said: III owe it to you 49, Ny
haps more to You than i.. y, 81
am sitting here a virgin 3, N !
elected me to adminlsler 1 NJ
Commonwealth with an 1 mi !
partial mind, and to keeRI Inf
of Justice in Virginia srps
better / can justify, YOU i q Il
vindicate the wisdom oOaas15B
believing you to 1]. ha'e Dian Il
the laws of the State yum rspl
upon you the highesst, ~ Il
lava fine of $500 ana wv
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-05-10

VALUE OF VINEYARDS. Three Cali
tornia Commissioners appointed to award
damages TO q grape-grower for injury
zone ms vineyard, near Folsom, by the
construction OF a canal through it, al
lowed him $4,000, or $4,000 Der acre
Several witnesses testified that his vines
were worth $4,000 and that s5 000
vines yielded from 500 to ZOO tons az
grapes annually, which at $50 per ton
would amount to S35. 900
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-05-10

The following amounts of cranberries
were marketed in 1869. Maine produced
1000 barrels; Massachusetts,, 5000 ;
Connecticut, 1000 New Jersey, $4,000
principally from cultivated fields. At
nineteen stations on the st. Paul and
Milwaukee Railroad 1857 barrels were
freighted during the berry season of the
same year. A ten-acre lot in New Jersey
produced in one year 900 bushels-value
$4,000. The owner was offered and re-
fused $4,000 per acre Cor his lot.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-05-10

A GIRL ten years old has been arrested
in London, England, for stealing babies
She made practice after getting tha
children, OF stripping and Abandoning
them ; selling their clothes ito go to the
theatre WITH"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

A meeting was held in Boston Thursday
night to congratulate the Italian people on
the completion of their national unity.
EX-Gov. Washburne presided, and Gov.
Clatiin headed list of one hundred and
fifty vice-presidents. A similar meeting was
held ut Buffalo, n. Y. Appropriate reso-
lutions were passed.
Mr.. Hervey II. Smith. of Ontario, Wayne
county. y. Y. has purchased the Young
Farm" near the canal, and two miles east
Of Suffolk, on the Portsmouth road. The
farm contains about siXty-five acres, has on
1t new and comfortable dwelling, with
good out-houses.- Christian Sun.
Our people can scarcely realize what mag
nitude the oyster business in Suffolk has as
sumed. During this winter it has given en-
ployment to at least two hundred and fifty
persons, and brought thousands of dollars
here from other sections.- Christian Sun.
4 Pittsburg dispatch says that J. Platter
berg. citizen Of Scranton, Pa, has been
arrested, charged with dealing in counter
felt money, principally fves of the Peoples
National Bank Mt Kingston, Mich, in con-
nection with countcrfeiter ut Omaha.
4 sleeping-car on the Pennsylvania rail-
road was burned Thursday morning near
Lockport, Pa, the train having run on a
broken rail. All the passengers escaped
unhurt.
Thophie Worrell 18th fithing for the thym-
patty Of her Kentucky audienthes by faint.
ing away on the sthage while the perform.
anthe it'll in progreth. Tho tina l. Chicago
Post.
DR.. Edward II. Clarke has paper in the
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal on
q The Use and Abuse of Hydrate of Chic.
rail-" He argues that 10 unskilled person
should NEEDLE with it.
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EXECUTION AT PTTTsYLVAN1A
COURTHOUSE.
The Last Hours Of the Deceased-Hts
Confession Of Guilt-Extreme Suffer.
Ing Of the Condemned Man.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
PIrTsYLvANIA c. H., via DANvILLE, VA,
Feb. A.-John Jackson was taken from the
Jail to-day at II a. NJ, when his funeral
sermon was preached to large crowd OF
both whites and blacks. A procession. con-
sisting Of guards mounted, visitors and peo-
pie on foot, then followed him to the scat
fold, over a mile distant. The structure
was the same upon which Kit Hubbard suf-
(ered the death penalty, and it was mlsera-
bly, small.
At II NJ. the rope was tied to the cross
beam, the black cap was drawn over the
features, and in an instant the condemned
fell two feet the entire fall allowed was
not four feet. There was the most violent
contortions and struggles, which created
horror among the spectators, lasting for
over eight minutes, when they ceased.
Jackson reiterated his former confession.
In twenty minutes life was declared ex-
tinct, and the body was cut down and
committed to the grave. CUTHBERT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
TREATY OF PEACE SIGNED.
ALSACE AND LORRAINE CEDED TO
GERMANY.
FRANCE TO PAY sse4, 900, 900.
THE GERMANS NOT TO BHTER PARIS.
German Troops on the March.
&c., &C., &c.

THE PROPOSED ENTRY INTO PARASITIC
INDEMNITY.
LONDON, Feb. 24.-The Brussels Nord
says that Bismarck hints at the restoration
TO Paris Of the 200, 100000 francs of impost
II the Prussians are allowed to pass through
rarls without any hostile demonstrations on
the part of its citizens.
A Paris letter says that q conflict is ex-
pected should the Prussians attempt to pass
through the city.
The Journale de Paris says that Bis
marck, at the request Of Theirs, has ordered
cessation OF requisition in all sections,
and declared that the contributions levied
since the 18th of January must be deducted
from the French indemnity.
Inc telegraph has special from Paris,
dated the 23d instant, saying that all the
condltlonsof peace bad been settled except
the amount of indemnity in money.
PROSPECT OF THE RENEWAL OF THE WAR
THE GUNS TURNED ON PARIs-GERMAN
TROOPS ALREADY IN MOTION.
LONDON, Feb. PA special from Ver-
sallles to-day. published in the evening adj
ditIon of the Times, says:
"Count Bismarck has doubts of the COLI
clusion of peace at this time. France has
asked another prolongation of the armis-
tice, but hostillies will be resumed next
Sunday night at y o'clock. The guns of
the forts have been turned towards Paris.
a long conference was held to-day. Theirs
is expected here to day."
A dispatch from Amiens says the Ger
man troops are already in motion.
PEACE.
LONDON, Feb. 24-4:30 p. MA special
dispatch from Versailles to the Standard
announces that treaty of peace was signed
to-day by Theirs and Bismarck. Some of
the details are unarranged, but will be adj
justed tomorrow. France pays to Ger
many 32O,0OO,OOO thalers (S224, 1000, 0OO in
demnity.
Alsace and Lorraine, including the forti-
fed cities Of Metz and Nancy, are coded to
Germany.
The Germans will not enter Paris.
Emperor William leaves on Monday for
Germany.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 24.-No news has been
received here respecting the negotiations
at Versailles.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The Gross Gazette says
the dispatches in the Belgian journals, pur-
porting to give the conditions of the peace
now negotiating, are altogether incorrect.
BREMEN, Feb. PA telegraphic order
from Versailles directs the release of all the
French hostages.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Court at Rome has recognized the
new Government of France.
MILE. Schneider, the actress, reported
dead, Is alive and well.
The Brazilian loan of s3.000, 900 has been
put on the London market.
Paris is quiet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

DISASTER on THE NORTHERN CENTRAL
RAILWAY SEVENTEEN PERSONS INJURED
NARROW Eintrd, Feb. 23.-The
night express train on the Northern Cen
tral railroad, between Baltimore and FL
MIRA, struck broken rail Il few miles below
Willamsport about ! O'Clock this morning,
and was thrown from the track down Il
forty-foot cmbankment. The engine, bag
gage, and first passenger ears cleared the
rail in safely without leaving the track.
The second and fourth passenger cars (and
third, a sleeping carr went down the en-
banklnent. The fifth passenger Car was
thrown from the track, but did not go
down the embankment. The first passcn-
ger car made three complete revolutions in
going down the bank, and wasHa complete
wreck. In this car one man. Adam Try
meyer, OF Milton, was killed; Edwin NJ.
Lemon, of Warsaw. New York, was badly,
and Benjamin Weeks, OF Havana, slightly
wounded. In all there were seventeen per-
sons more or le>, injured. Hon. FL. Board
man Smith, OF this city, was in the sleeping
car, and went down the embankment, but
escaped unhurt. Hon. Horace Bemis, of
Iiornell>vile. was in the same car, and was
thrown violently backward. His face was
badly cut, aud received other injuries
which are not severe. The CIR took fire
from the stove at either end, but the flames
were cXtinguishcd before doing much dam
age.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
Payment OF Interest on the Alabama
State Bonds Loaned to the Alabama
and Chattanooga Railroad.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. Feb. 24.-The fol-
lowing resolutions passed the House to-day,
and it is thought will pass the Senate to-
morrow
"Resolyed, That the Governor is hereby
authorized and required to inquire into
and ascertain the amount of bonds loaned
to the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
Company, and Of the bonds Of said company
endorsed by the State and when such
amount is ascertained the Governor shall
make provision, by temporary loan or from
moneys in the State Treasury not other
wise appropriated, to pay the interest
upon said bonds whenever the coupons
attached thereto shall be presented to
him or to any agent he may appoint for
that purpose Provided, That no interest
shall be paid upon any of said bonds not
proved to be held on the 1st day Of Janu-
airy, 1871, by innocent and bona Jide pur-
chasers: Provided, further, That no in
terest shall be paid upon any of said bonds
in the hands of said railroad company, or
Hypothetical by them to any incorporation
or agent thereof, it being the object and in
tent of this act to pay interest only to in,
nocent and bona .jide purchasers Of valid
claims against the State"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
Marine Disasters.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. 24.-The sehoon-
er Benjamin Reed, from n orfolk for Charles
ton, has arrived here. She encountered a
terrific S. w. gale on the 18th, which car
ried away her sails, jlb-boom, and Main
masthead.
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The ship Golcon-
da, from Liberia, which went ashore on
Nantucket shoals, has arrived here.
LONDON, Feb. 24.-Steamer Erie. hence
for New York, spoken February 81 under
sail, having lost her screw.
New YORK, Feb. 24.-It is reported that
the steamer Quaker City, from San Do
mingo for New York. exploded her boiler
and was lost.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
The Weather HeDort.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Ofice Chief Of
fcer Of Signal Bureau, 4:35 p. M.-The
barometer has fallen slightly on the Gulf
and south Atlantic, with fresh southerly
southerly winds and clouds and occasional
light rains. On the east Atlantic there are
fresh southwest winds, with rising barom-
eter and clouds. The storm centre has
passed from Kansas to Lake Huron. High
southerly winds, running to the west, have
prevailed on the lakes.
Probabihttes.-lt> seems probable that fair
weather and light rains will be experienced
tomorrow on the Gulf and in the Southern
States, southwest winds and clear weather
in the middle and east Atlantic, and fresh
westerly winds and clear weather on the
lakes
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
Domestic Markets-[BY TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Cotton in good demand at
full prices; sales. 5000 bales al 15tc. Flour -
Southern steady at S6.65; common to good extra,
s7.1O; good to choice, $7.l5@Ss.75. Wheat &c.
better winter red and amber western, Sl.6o@
Sl.63 Corn shade frmer at S31s5c. Pork q
shade irmer at $22 25@lszo.50. Beef steady. Lard
more active kettle, l3te. Whiskey active at Gig
92c. Naval stores quiet. Tallow steady. Freights
active; per sail. wheat Sd, cotton t; per steam,
corn I'd, cotton 5-16. ....-. =. s.. r..- ..--..
BALTIMORE, Feb. 24.-Flour--Fairly active
but weak, and the market slightly favors buyers.
Wheat dull, except choice lots fair to good red,
81. 556sl.so; common, sL4s@si.5o; others un-
ch,nged. Corn dull: white southern: sags5c;
yellow southern, 7707sc. Oats quiet at 5Sc. Pork
firm. Bacon quiet. Lard steady. Whiskey dull
at 92c.
Virginia s's: Old, 51i bid, 5li asked; 1se8's. 81
bid 8la asked 67's, Sc bid. sly asked. North Car
olina 6s Old, 4S4 bid.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 24.--Tobacco active; sales
24s hogsheads common to good Tugs, $5.50@S6;
low TO fine leaf, 81. 50@e3o. .....
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 24.--Sugar In good de-
mand; good to fair. 7@73c.; prime, sa@sdc.
Molasses, prime. 45@52c.
New York sight. tdiscount. Gold, 1ui.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

PORT OF RICHMOND. FEB. "a. 1871.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Petersburg, Travers, Baltimore, mcr-
chsndisc and passengers. W. Z. Brett.
Schooner John K. Ford, Gallagher, Baltimore,
coal, 5. II. Halves.
Schooner Phledger Post, Norfolk, scrap-iron.
SAILED,
Steamer VIM. ?. Clyde. Parker, New York,
merchandise and passengers, Virginia Steamship
and Packet Company.
Steamer Saratoga, Couch, New York, merchan-
disc and passengers, John W. Wyatt.
steamer John sylvester, clifford, NorfolS, mer-
caaEdisc and passengers, l.. B. Tatuln.
aEMOEANDA.
WEST POINT, Feb. 9t.-Arriyed, steamer Adml-
raj, Re bold. baltimore. merchandise and passen-
gers, York River Railroad Company, and sailed
on return.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

DANIEL WEBsTER's OPINION OF BEN But
LER.- From the Albany argus. For sew
cral years Butler was blaring Democrat.
He was a delegate TO all national conyen-
tions, and made himself conspicuous by his
servilc devotion 10 the sl;lveholding i'll
terest. AT the trial Of DR.. Webster, Butler
attracted some notice, and gentleman who
had met him in conversation and taken a
strong aversion to him, asked Daniel Web
ster If he knew the man Butler, and what
there was of him. - have seen him, sir"
was the reply. " lie is what sc call Il sharp
practitioner. A pert, pushing lawyer, SUI
Iertcialy educated, with the impudence of
the devil, and conscience TO match"
such ii man might be dangerous. Is he
likely TO attain position in which he can
do much mischief" "No, sir-no danger
OF that. He is certain to be hung before he
reaches position of that kind"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
new York Stock and money a1.rhe,

NEW YORK, Feb. p. State securities nominal.
Oid South Cardinals weak, and Georgia strong.
tennessee e's. 90; new, "a. Virgins s's. est |;
new, 500. Louisiana s's, 90 /: new, Ell. Levee e's,
y; ss. IS. Alabama s's. pOa; 6's 81. Georgia s's
So Us. 90. North Carolina Gs, 4st; new, ut.
South Carolina e's, e5 new, SO.
Time loans have been made for from sixty to
ninety days at per cent. and for eight and niue
months Mt per cent. II closed at per cent
irlme business paper was wanted at eN7 per
cent Gold was steady all day ct 111t@111i, and
closed at llla bid. Sterling dull and unchanged
Governments very dull but stiff; 'e's, 1l4A
'e2's li2t; 'e4s I'M; ss's, Ils; new, nos 'e7s,
llc2; 'GS's, ll1b; 1o-ao's, Ill.
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OF LUCIEN BEARD
THE HORSE-THIEF.
He lis Sent On for Trial,

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.]
FARMvILLE, Feb. 24.-Lucien Beard, the
king Of horse-thieves, was escorted from
this city to Browns Church, Cumberland
county, this morning, and tried before an
examining court, consisting of Justices B.
A. Wilson and B. W. L. Blanton, on the
charge of horse-stealing. The court, after
bearing the evidence, and arguments on
behalf Of the Commonwealth by 2. W. Nc
Kinney, and on behalf of Beard by W. D.
Rice, sent him on to be tried at the County
Court of Cumberland, which meets next
week. D.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

SHOCKING ACCIDENT At CUMBERLAND.
Np.--A shocking accident, resulting in the
death o. un" man, and Very serious per-
haps fatal. injuries TO another, occurred at
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany'> rolling mill on Tuesday morning.
While samuel Brewer and David Hartsock.
two of the employees Of the mill, were re-
pairing the belt which drives the saw car
riage. one OF them holding it oil the shaft
ting while the other was lacin" it. by some
means Brewers arm caught on the rapidly
revolving shaft, and the unfortunate man
was rapidly whirled around With il.
Hartsock. seeing his ieliow-w Orkman's
danger. put forth his hands to rescue
him, when he also was caught on the
shaft and carried around with it, and in an
instant both men were hurled to the ground,
icartully injured. Every thing possible was
immediately done for them. Medical aid
WAS summoned. and DIS. Hcaiy, Chr,
houghcriy. and Duval quickly responded.
Brewers right arm was torn of above the
elbow and his left ankle broken. He was
also injured internally. Illrtsork had his
leg and arm broken, and It is feared that he
has sustained serious injuries about the
head. Brewer survived until about > O'Clock
+. NJ. having retained his consciousness
from the time Of his injury. His death was
placid and his suffering at no time seemed
to be intense. Hart>ock was still alive last
night, "a reaction having taken place, and
though his condition is deemed very criti-
cal, there j., we are pleased to state, Il
chance for his recovery Cumberland ALE
canaan.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

MEETING OF FORMER STUDENTS OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF Notwithstanding to
previous notice preliminary meeting of
former students OF the University Of Vir-
.inia was held yesterday afternoon. 1t was
determined that all those present resolve
themselves INTO Il committee to ask the CO.
operation Of all old students ct their COM
mon Alma Mater, residents Of Baltimore or
The State OF Maryland, i'll forming some
kind Of association for The purpose of pro-
noting friendships by bringing themselves
together in al. occasional reunion. 1t was
agreed TO hold the next meeting on next
Tuesday evening" Baltimore San.
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COMMERCIAL.
coRy Ayp FLOUR ExCHAyGE,t i.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. ~, 1877.

"a s IL, coRy AND FLOUR ExcHANaE,t ?
RfCHMotiD, VA, Feb. II, 1871. : Z
-, ~ ,..9., OFFERINGS. ,,,x. z-,s.1-
Whsat.-White. 1880 bushels. Red. LEO bushels.
Corn--W hlte,,se CO., bushels. Mixed, none. sl
NH OGdL.-s0o bushels ).
Timothy Seed.-4 bushels.
{ CIo1er Seed.-s0 bushels.
Hheat.-White, 81 bushels fair at sl.75 In,
bushels good at 81 so; 33s bushels very good at
81 s?3; SO bushels damaged ut sl.5o $50 bushels
very good at 81 773 30 bushels at Sl go $50 BUSH
els mixed foul at sli2a 100 bushels foul at A.
Wheat. Red, 10 bushels very inferior at sl.as;
- 1unss good q sS ssn f0a
bushels semmon al si.sd-total, sos bushels.
oats-ico bushels very good *, Winter at soc.
bushels prime winter at &c. $50 bushels good
winter at Sac; 9s bushels damaged winter at &c.
80 bushels New Brunswick at soc. 90 bushels
prime dark at 5sc liz bugnrls very good at 54c.-
total. 5T6 bushels.
Nil ogal 500 bushels at lic. % b..
Timothy Seeds bushels very good on private
RE-ExHIRITED.
Wheat.-White, 3ai bushels. Red, 3ss bushels.
OGts.-380 bushels. - 1ga 1s7
ClOrer Seed---sG bushels.
REMARKS. ~@
The offerings of wheat on Change. to-day were
..Seu DusnelS "nlte ana toU DuSnels Ieu against
93O bushels white and 700 bushels red on the cath
February, Is7o. The offerings Of other grain on
that day we're:
Corn White, 1854 bushels; mixed, 90 bushels.
Oats. -, 1855 bushels. ".f"
Rye.-3o bushels.
Prices on that day Gath February, ls7o,) were
Wheat.-W hite, prime, $l.42s; red, very good
91.30. -. f.. ...5.7s0.
Corn.-Whlte, prime, csc.
Odts.--Prime, 55c. ..s@'3 s."
Rye.-Very good, CSC.
Flour.-Virginia country (Richmond inspec-
ton Supcrfne, S5.75@SG; extra, $S.l23 family,
81.
The market for wheat to-day opened at $l.S2A
for very good white, and S1.75 for good red; but
at the close there was falling of, very good
white selling at $l.774 decline Of &c. Above
one-half the corn offered has sold at SIC. for
prime. Oats in but moderate demand for all
kinds except winter, which are scarce and sought
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FOR SALE AND RENT.


EOR RENT, THREE-STORY O.
L BRICK RESIDENCE on north side Eu
Main street, between Sd and !th streets, with len
rooms, modern conveniences; stable and car
ria &c house "
Also. BRICK RESIDENCE on west side 5th
street, between Cary and Canal, now occupied by
David Fynon nine rooms. and out-bui!dines.
Possession. l5t March.
Also. BRICK RESIDENCE on east side 3D.
street. between franklin and Grace, with seven
rnomS; stable. &C. -
Also, BRICK RESIDENCE on south SIDE
Grace sire ell between 18th and 5th Streets with ten
rooms kttCh Il. &c. -
Also. FRAMED RESIDENCE on corner Grace
and Laurel street, with ten rooms stable, &c.
Also. COLT GE on Grove road with eight
rooms. and thirteen acres land attached, Three
quarters Of q mile fcom the city.
Also, BRICK STORE and nEELLtkG conf
bincd. no. 3lJ west Broad street: four roons oe-
siGcS the store.
Also rsAMED HOUSE on Brook road just
beyondth branch, with four rooms. and XII chcn.
Kent v.ry low. Apply TO
fa "5a Il GRURBS & WILLIAMS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
The Deadlock In the Indiana
Legislatures

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24.-The presiding
officers Of both the Senate and the House
decide that the designations Of members Of
their respective bodies have left both
quently legislation for the present is i'm
possible.
The appropriation. tax, and other vital
bills, had been passed before the bolt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
The Custom.House System.

New YORK, Feb. a .-The Custom-House
Congressional Committee met to-day, and
took additional evidence with reference to
the general order system. They will finish
tonight, and proceed to Washington to-
morrow to submit their report. A COM
plete change in the general order system Of
the custom-house IS anticipated. .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
The Contest for the Governorship OF
the District Territory-PrOfract
Session Of the Senate.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.]
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 24.-The con-
test for the Goyernorship of this new Ter
ritory is becoming rather exciting, and the
President is besieged by different lesisla-
lions on behalf of the respective candi-
dates. As yet there is no indication as to
who will be appointed.
The Senate will probably be in session all
night on the enforcement bill.
Tprnrc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

CoSaaEssxAs PoaTEn, OF Virginia, denies
that he ever wore bah and chain. For
our part. we never said that he did wear
one. We merely observed, incidentally,
that IL he ever did the inventor of the ball
and chain must have wept to zee what base
uses his invention had come. --Louisutlle
Go.,,1ey
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25

DISASTROUS FIRE IN SAVANNAH, Ga
Loss, $3.50, 000.-!Saodnndh, Ca, Feb. 23.-
A disastrous fire occurred last night, de-
stroying HodgSon'S block on Bay street.
The loss Is $3.50, 900, about half Of which is
covered by insurance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
TeIegrnphic Summary.

A caucus of the Republican members Of
the next Congress will meet March I'd to-
make nominations for officers.
John s. Witchar has been nominated for
Assessor Of the 3D. West Virginia district,
and Robert Clarke for the I'd Georgia dis.
trict, -s'.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-25
Fatal Accident-Ra1lro Collision.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 4.-Judge Conyng-
ham, of Wilkesboro', Pa, attempted to
Jump from the Jacksonville railroad train
at Magnolia, Miss, last night, and, falling,
was crushed by the rear car so badly that
he died in short time.
A collision occurred on the Jackson rail-
road Wednesday night, In which two en-
gines and tenders were smashed, but, it is
renorted, nobody hurt.