The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-04-20
Manchester Items,

DlFlsiON VI THE TOWN INTO w ARDS.-FOf
tne better purpose Of thorough organiza-
in order to allow all sections of the town
to be fully represented in the ensuing
Board of the Trustees, it Is proposed to Law
the town oil into districts or wards. We sug-
gest the following: ALI that portion of the
town north Of 9Th and east of Hull shall be
Ward No. east Ward.) That portion
north of 9Th and west of Hull shall DE
Ward No. 2 (West Ward.) That por-
ton of town lying between 9Th and
14th streets, west OF Hull, shall be
Ward No. 5 Centre Ward.) That por-
ton of town between the above streets
east OF Hull street shall be Ward No. 4
South Ward.) From 18th street to town
limits and west of Hull street shall be Ward
No. 5 Uee Ward.) From 14th street to
town limits, east of Hull street, shall be
Ward No. 6 Jackson Ward.) These Wards
are not legalized, and will only exist for the
purpose of thorough organization to pre-
vent Manchester from falling into the hands
Of the enemy at the ensuing spring cleo
tions. .- -s& r
This plan will be submitted to a mass
meeting to be held next week to encourage
registration and to make ready for the cleo
ton.
THE CoRNER-SToNE CELEBRA Stuart
cepted an invitation to take part in the
cornerstone ceremonies. Anthony Knorr,
P. g., was appointed marshal, land Brothers
j. B. Walden, II. R. Gary, and S. Smith
Jones were appointed committee to con-
fer with one from Henderson Lodge with
regard to inviting the members of the Or
der elsewhere.
The REASON OF THE SCARCITY OF WATER.
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pair since the great flood of October 1st.
fixed, as men cannot be found to work
waist-deep in water at this season. Every
preparation has been made, and it will be
repaired as early as possible.
SECRET SOCIETIES IN MANCHEsTER.-In no
place, considering its population, are be-
nevOlent orders more highly priced than in
Manchester. Henderson and Stuart Lodges
are in frst-rate condition-the growth Of
highest praise from Grand Sire Stuart) has
been remarkable. Members of the Order
from Richmond are earnestly invited to
give them call. They will always meet
with fraternal welcome.
Manchester Lodge and Chapter OF Ma
sons is composed of our best citizens, and
does good work in it's proper sphere.
Friendship Lodge, knights of Pythias, is
rapidly rising in public favor, and its pro-
grcss has been greater (all things consid-
ered) than any lodge in the country.
The Friends of Temperance are working
nobly in the good cause, and are having
large additions weekly. s..
Town TRUSTEES AS MAGIsTRATEs.-For
the benefit of those who are unaware that
town trustees have judicial powers the fol.
lowing extract from Town Ordinances is
published. 1t will be found on page %:
"Be at enacted by the General assembly,
That in all towns Of less than i've thousand
inhabitants, and having Mayor and Coun-
Gil or Board of Trustees, the said Mayor
and the members of the Council or Board
of Trustees shall be clothed with all the
powers and authority of a justice OF the
peace in civil as well as criminal matters
arising within the corporate limits, and said
criminal jurisdiction shall extend only to
the distance of one mile beyond the corpo-
rate limits Of said town, except where it is
otherwise specially provided by law.
The Sergeant or Chief of Police shall,
under this act, discharge the duties of con-
stable within like Jurisdiction"
POLICE CoURT.-The case Of the town OF
Manchester vs.. A. B. Lithgow, for allowing
one of his drivers to drive at faster gait
than is allowable, was heard before JUS
tees Court, and the minimum fine Of one
dollar imposed.
TIE ScALE-HoUsE.-This building has
been pulled down, and new one is being
erected at short distance from the old
location.