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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

II new goods and elegant styles are any object
to the public, call ut the DOLLAR STORE, sse Main
street, under Campbelrs Photographic gallery,
and see tho cheap black walnut brackets book
shelves, corner brackets, hat-racks,s &C.,, real
Whetbey Jet sets, Backgammon boards, writing
desks and many other articles too numerous to
nanfinn.l ----- ----- - .-.-''.I-'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT Mr.. VIM. Mcclure,
from Drane Il Glover's Skating Rink in Whining
ton, N. c., will appear at Assembly Hall IF onr
citizens wish to see really scientific skating, let
them go that night as he will only appear once
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

The West Virginia House of Delegates
have agreed to bill regulating the terms
OF the Supreme Court of Appeals, which,
provides for two annual sessions, one of
which is to be held in Charleston and the
other in Wheeling. a'11 y
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17
AN IMpARTIAL REpoBTER.-The reporter
sx. the New York Democrat Is as impartial
bop ro,,Id he. Hear him:

=
ehan could be. Hear him:
NJ. j., the handsomest man at the ball,
was as wide awake as an ordinary mall can
expect to be, and a perfect Adonis in grace.
Alderman Conan, the handsomest man at
the ball, was not in the least outdone by
Charley Loew, who was the handsomest
man at the bali, and who was the special
admiration of the ladies. Coroner r. 81.
keenan, was the handsomest man at the
ball, as was also his Honor, Judge Koch.
EVERYWHERE you went you saw Major Co
nyn gbam, of the Sunday Democrat, the
handsomest man there, and the floor seemed
to be covered all the time with Ed. Bass
ford, the handsomest man Of them all,
while Bob Clifford, Of the Public Works
Department, and Congressman Roberts,
admired themselves and Others very much
in the mirrors. They were the handsomest
men at the ball, and we also say .his muca
for Robert White, Of the Hish Democrat,
and Alderman Bryan Reilly We're the
handsomest. sf''st ia4tt%f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

The IVORY PHoToGRAPH.-This novelty, in
our opinion, is one OF the most elegant improve
ments In the Photographic art, and. astonishing to
say, they are produced at the Lee Gallery for the
same price charged elsewhere for common pic
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17
THE RAILR AD W A R
w>xy AMESDMESTS AND SHORT
SPEECHES.

~l.CCESS OF THE FRIENDS OF V1R-
tlNIAIN PROTECTING PRIVATE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE r., +.
AND p. r. Il. COMPANY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

Go NEXT TUESDAY night to the Skating RIMS
and see Mr. Mcclure skate. Our citizens have
never had an opportunity OF seeing his equal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17
SKATING RINK viii be open Saturday mornias

More than 500, ooo people bear Testimony 70 the
wonderful curative effects OF DR.. PfEncE's All.
Ex., or Golden Medical Discovery. For Pstpisss
ton or irregular action Of tho heart Az sse, sseyefe,
acute, or lingering coughs, and for liver
or Liiiousness, 1t Is unequalIed Sold by all drng
pists. s4 ass Z - t.thsSss%9 ss'se2ffsst -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

KID aLoyrs.-Beautifal spring shades OF Kta
Gloves. heretofore sold at s1..s, can be had OF
HIRsH & GuaoKsHEI3IR, No. e:7 Broad street,
,lv7 cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

SCHOOLGIRLS will have an opportunity to
prrctice at the Skating Rink Saturday morning at
10 O'clock. f. Ma r. .'''& ("
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

ENVELOPES furnished and printed at u, aa.se
ss.7s, and 4.seper 1000, atthe Dispatch Priattni
Establishment. -ssts}i
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

SKATING RINK will be open Saturday morning
at 10 O'Clock. This will be good opportunity for
ladies and miseea to practinr. Ea.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17
RuxoarD sr.rr Tr,. .,,,,~ -. :. 4. q

/ NH 1htuMoHED STATE TRrAsuzY Drpfcrrs-The
" " neeIng Register contains q disnstch fsori,
sne west Virginia State, capital Chag lss. i.
ton, which says g It Is gumored tbaf t;f fS,e
close investigation to which The Condition
OF the State Treasury has been sfibjeetn.i
has revealed 8 deficit. OF ninety-three thor.
sand dollars. The discovery creates much
Econsternation In certain. quarters. and
|squslly times are antfcfpated.n s. 20;
The Register says editorially: Sc -
sfWhat Is the nature Of the aaf,eif
whether the receipts have been greater rfiian
stated; or the expenditures less. NE know
not. We presume that full particulars win
be forthcoming ere long, and the public
viii be able to ascertain where the respon-
.slbility rests. Until then let Judgment be
4E3'7s8 a5igs :.
(The Democratic Legislature isloyerIiaul.
ing the accounts of the Rsdieal officers.i =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

BROADWAY STYLE SILK HATS Just received at
A. A. ALIENS, 1915 Main street. =4s} !" 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

PIMLIco BRACE, something really new and
nice, Just rece we'd at r. q. SPENCE q soRs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

g Debt" says Billings, 9 Il Q trap Wnien
q man sets and bates himself, ana snen es-
Nberateiy gets into.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

TIE TRUE KNIGHr.--Sub eftrsioaa ssss Aasssr
tisemenss for this new Pyshtsn journal vis
ceiyed By N. ELLYsos u Co, OfsRales
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

ALL PRRIopIcALs DC y
TYSON g TAxLoR, news aepo ne1s - =
Office. ..a--.-..--.-4.----
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

scHooL-Booxs st ELLrsoa = 1AxIoass, siis
Main street, ~ ~ p q IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

8A,l shs lasest aovsls u EIlyscx q FAyioass "a
ING asta sszSss -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

THE BILL AS 1T STOOD AT. ADJOURNMENT YES
TERRAY AFTERNOON, WITH ALL THE ADOPT
ED AMENDMENTS INSERTED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly,
That the corporate name of the "Alexan-
dria and Fredericksburg Railroad Compa-
ny" is hereby changed to the Washing
ton and Richmond Railway Company" !"
and is hereby declared body polite and
corporate, and by such name may sue and
be sued and all legal proceedings begun
and pending in the name Of the first-named
company shall be conducted and maintain-
ed in the corporate name in which they
were commenced. Jttr3 Eat~. <f
2. That the said Washington and Rich
mond Railway Company be, and is hereby,
authorized to survey, locate, construct,
equip, and operate railway from point
at or near the southern end OF the Long
bride, in the county of Alexandria, oppo-
site the city of Washington, through or
near the city of Alexandria, and through
the counties of Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince
William, Stafford, spotsylvania, through
or touching the corporate limits of the city
of Fredericksburg, Caroline, King VII.
liam, Hanover, and sHenrico, into the city
OF Richmond. in such manner as said COM
pany may deem most eligible, with the
right to construct a branch road from its
main line to or near Matthias's Point, on
the Potomac river, and may connect its
main line and, branches with any other
railroad or railroads In either of the coun-
ties named or sdjacent thereto Prouided,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-17

mond Railway Company, or the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company, or the
Northern Central Railroad Company, or the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, or any
two or more of said companies; or if any
of the officers or stockholders Of said COM
panies, or any or either of them, or any
person or persons..on behalf or in the inter-
est of said companies, or any or either of
them shall become the owner or owners of a
majority of the capital stock of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road Company, or shall, by lease, contract,
agreement, or otherwise, obtain and enjoy
the use of the road now owned and operated
by the said Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Comply, then and in that
event the property so acquired or controll-
ed shall be subject to taxation at the same
rate as other railroad companies in the State
not exempt from taxation, and subject also
| to all the other provisions of this act herein
prescribed for the Richmond and Washing
ton Railway Company, or those claiming
Eunder them as aforesaid, as well as to
all general laws now existing, or which
may be hereafter enacted for the gov
ernment of, railroads generally. And
the said Washington and Richmond
Railway Company shall be assessed with
and shall pay the amount of said tax to the
proper officers of. the Commonwealth dur
ing the term Of such lease, contract, or
agreement, and all the property OF the said
company shall be liable therefor as fully
| and to the same extent as for ti4s tax as
sessed upon its own property; and the
said Washington and Richmond Railway
Company shall be required, upon the COM m
pletion OF its said road, If the General AS.
sembly shall so determine, or whenever,
under the provisions of this section, the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
The Fatal Bridge.

Further Investigations as to the cause
of the recent railroad disaster at Har.
peth bridge show the following facts
The bridge consists of swo spans of one
hundred feet each, and was constructed
of Northern white pine four years ago.
The bottom chord, upon which the track
rested, was composed Of three pieces,
one II by II inches, and two 5 by II,
making the chord IL by % inches when
packed together. The bridge does not
show as much sign Of decay as others OF
the same class which have been rebuilt.
OF four bridges built of the same ma
terial, and the same class of bridges as
over Harpeth, the broken bridge was
considered safest. -Four heavy engines,
two weighing thirty-fve tons each with
trains of cars, passed over the bridge
safely the same evening, and after them
a passenger train heavier than the train
which met with the accident
When the accident occurred every
man was at his post. The conductor
had rang the bell for the engineer to
stop the train to put off Mrs. Burns at a
flag station at the other end of the
bridge; the engineer had shut of steam,
the brakesmen were applying the brakes,
and just as the cars bumped together
as all trains do when about to stop, the
accident occurred, the brakesman on the
ladies car being thrown into the river
These are the facts. HH ltthi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
:. roo Good Com, ,any cor Me.,,


1t was one evening lal Y summer, si,a ;, wnea a n
a lady, who belongs on tn editorial stan
of one of the leading da uies OF New
York, had been detained by the once
duties until late hour. Livi ng on the
Heights, in Brooklyn, but Snort DIS
tance from Fulton ferry, it was no 7 much
Of a venture to go home without e seort'
and so she started. On the boat, ST and
ing outside enjoying the refresh ng
breeze after the days toll, she perceiv. "a
gentleman in rather close proximity
to where she was leaning over the guards,
but said nothing. Are you aloner
said he. as the boat neared the slip.
"No, SIR said the lady, and without
further interruption, when the boat
touched, she stepped Off 81 thought
YOU were not alone" said the fellow
stepping to- her side again. am not,
replied the lady. =" Why, don see any
one-who is with your " God Almighty
and the angels, sir-Tm never alon ef
"NGou keep too good company for Inc,
madam; good night, and he shot for a
Fulton avenue car, then nearly block
away. The heroic woman was permitted
to keep to the right as the law directs,
and. enjoy that full measure Of quiet sat
isfsction one always feels from keeping
good company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
A NOyer ship.


The Nashua Telegraph says that two
mechanics have been for ten days build
ing small experimental ship there,
which will be launched, when complete,
in the Nashua river, and make trial
trip. 1t is Of thirty-two feet beam, and
of eight feet depth of hold, and its popu-
larity is in its propelling power, which
is thus described oil aiytn9t b
p" The propelling power is to be a tur-
bine wheel set at the bottom of fume
rising five feet from the ships bottom.
The water enters the Aume from the
ships sides, just below the water line
This opening is provided with valve to
prevent the water from returning when
the ship lurches in rough sea. Howis
the water to leave the ship2 asks every
one. From the bottom of the hume
near the turbine wheel, tunnel eighteen
inches in diameter extends along the
ships bottom to the extreme stern.
"This tunnel is to be so constructed as
to constitute a vacuum, and is to be sup
piled with set of revolving fans to ac-
celerate the egress of the water, and with
valves to prevent the inflowing of water
from the stern. The water in the flume
win have head of five feet, furnishing a
power of nine horses. Now the inven-
tor, who is one of the workmen, expects
to secure one hundred revolutions of the
screw before the other valve in the tun-
nei is reached by the overaowing current
of water, or a rate of speed equal to FIVE
miles an hour. h
"A moving vessel always makes a
trough in the sea at the stern, and the
faster the vessel moves the greater the
trough. This trough will lessen to
considerable extent the pressure on the
outer tunnel valve, and the remaining
force necessary to overcome the pres
IRE, open the valve ald release the wa
ler is expected to be created by the
move uent of the vessel itself The
nr;nc;n 81 is that which will empty the
powl af a common clay pipe drawn
.anidlv tbr, 2ugh the water. Once in mo-
ion the shin is expected to attain rate
IF speed only equaled by the power Of
he turbine" t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11

A correspondent of the Scientific
American writes
1t is well-known fact that coal, either
bituminous or anthracite, produces in
mining, breaking, screening, and hand
ling, an amount of dust, commonly
known as slack coal, amounting, on an
average, to fifty per cent. of the coal
production, thus causing a considerable
losslto the parties engaged in mining,
as but a small portion of this coal dust,
and that only of the bituminous coal, is
needed for blacksmith purposes, while
the anthracite slack is entirely useless.
The immense quantity of refuse coal
must necessarily be got out of the
way, whether dumped into a stream to
be carried off, or heaped on ground
which has to be dearly paid for. In the
anthracite coal regions this immense
amount OF waste is constantly being
piled up around the mines in vast,
unsightly mounds, burying the mining
villages, and sadly encroaching on the
limits Of many of the chief towns. The
amount of this waste cannot be less
than fifteen million of tons, and every
year adds to the rapidly increasing dirt
bank. i1fG
In France, in Germany, in Belgium
and in England, the slack of the btu
minous coal has been converted into
Jumps or cakes of different sizes and
shapes, by mixing it with coal tar. Mon
sieur Dehaynin, from Paris, started the
first manufacture of artificial fuel or az
glommerated slack, at Montigny Sur
Sambre, (Belgium), about eleven years
ago. He possesses to-day two manufac-
tories in Belgium and two in France.
He manufactured in 1870 over 1900 900
tons; railroad companies used 93l 600
tons, the navy used 250,O0O tons, and
other industries used 10000 tons.
Among the railroad companies, that |
of the Paris, Lyons, and Mediterranean |
consumes pressed coal exclusively, re-
quiring 1000 tons per'day. The North.
ern Railroad Company, of France, be-
tween Paris, Amiens, Dunkerque and |
Calais, does not use pressed coal exclu-
sively, although its daily consumption
amounts to 300 tons. The scarcity of |
coal tar is the only thing which prevents
M. Dehaynin from erecting other facto-
ries and increasing the manufacture OF
his compressed coal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
Drowning BunaIOes.

A herd of two hundred and fifty buffa-
loes was recently driven into the Mis-
souri, river, near the Milestone Indian
Agency. q few reached the left bank
in safety few others were killed in the
river, and the remainder of the herd
perished in the waves Of the treacherous,
rapid river which at the time was swollen
by the food, and their bodies hoated
with the current. The Sioux City Times
says the robes of the animals cannot be
much damaged by their transit in the
water, and the body Of men who can Sc
cure the whole lot Of buffaloes, can
realize at least $500, They float in one
body, like raft, which they closely re-
semble in the water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11


A celebrated wit was asked if he knew
Theodore Hook. "Yes," he replied,
Hook and eye are old acquaintances.
Dumas calls the present influx OF
strangers into Paris a visit to the uni
versal exposition of human folly"
Mrs. Isabella Hooker, the woman suf-
frage agitator Of Hartford, has taken to
preaching. She is sister of Henry
Ward Beecher .t I'D.
Willard Young, The Mormon cadet at
West Point, told an interviewing re-
porter the other day that he has sixteen
brothers and twenty-five sisters.
S. r, Mallory, ex-Secretary of the Con-
federate Navy, has just returned to his
home in Pensacola, Florida, after an alb
senee Of several months in the West.
The present population of London
exceeds the combined populations of
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Brook
lyn, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Chicago and
st. Louis
Mary Earnest, of Michigan, has died
aged one hundred and nine years. Be
fore her death she made the remark:
II guess the Lord has forgotten me and
left me on the earth.
An old rail-splitter in Indiana put
quietus upon a young man who chaffed
him about his bald head, in these words
Young man, when my head gets as soft
as yours, | can raise hair to SELL"
An effort is making in Philadelphia to
erect a statue to the memory of Martha
Washington, in Chestnut street, beside
that Of George Washington, the amount
to be expended for the purpose ($2O, ,OOO)
is to be raised by 81 subscriptions.
Some of the sailing vessels which ply
between New York and foreign ports
have little houses similar to those affixed
to the trees in the parks, fastened to the
masts and rigging. These houses are
inhabited by sparrows, which accompany
the ships on their perilous and long voy-
ages, being fed by the sailors, who take
great pride in looking after them.
II is positively asserted that the dogs
Of Calhoun, Ca, have become so habitu-
ated to having tinware attached to their
tails that whenever one Of them sees a !
tin kettle lying in the road he backs up
70 il and waits for somebody to tie it on. |
And any one who yearns for first-class
story, exactly adapted to the dogs, is at
liberty TO believe il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
Il. WHITMORE,
Publisher and Proprietor.
THE CHERRY PIE

HE SnEnnA TIE M
q iTis late in May; what do l see?
White blossoms on my cherry tree
'Ah, flowers says /,
BY next July
III make myself cherry pie
Hi no hi no well pleased see
White blossoms on my cherry tree"
'Tis rosy June what do / see? KY
Green cherries on my cherry tree
"a J.. Poor things!" says L;
But, by and by,
They'll be fit for cherry pie.
Iii no hi no well pleased see
Green cherries on my cherry tree"
'Tis warm July; what do / see?
Red cherries on my cherry tree!
"0hl now," says |.
The time draws nigh
For me to make my cherry pie.
q Iii no hi hol we'll pleased see Z
He'd cherries on my cherry tree
But look again. What do 1 see?
Six robins on my cherry tree
Poor chance says /,
I" Unless they fly,
= d have TO make my cherry pie. IA III
Hi hoi hi hol i'll pleased see W /
Six robins on my cherry tree"
But once again: what do see?
Leaves only on my cherry tree!
Alas say l.
scarce can spy
One cherry for cherry pie
Hi ho hi hel ill pleased i see
Leaves only on my cherry tree"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
GROCERIES
r. II. GLTSSON & CO.,
No. I43 Main Street.

HAVE JUST. RECEIVED AND OFFER
IL for sale a full assortment Of staple and
star hams and breakfast bacon, Evans Bros
bee hive hams. best brands Of family -four,
choice table butter, sugar, coffee, tea, spices.
etc. Pure old Cognac brandy; port, sherry
and Madeira wines; old Bourbon and Robin
son county whiskies-all Of which We sell at
lowest prices. All goods seld are delivered
free Of charge and under guarantee. Please
call, price our goods. and be convinced Of the
fact. S0-l57
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11

1t is well known that icebergs coel
the water around them TO considerable
distance. An American gentleman
named Dion has made this fact the foun-
dation Of an invention to protect vessels
against collision with icebergs. he pro-
poses to place on the bottom Of steamers
or other vessels an apparatus so ar
ranged as TO sound an alarm on the in
slant the ships keel enters a stratum Of
cold water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11

At a recent English wedding the
brides pet terrier got inte the church,
and upon the administration Of the post
kiss went for the bridegroom
ia a remarkably demonstratiye manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11

BURNETT's COCAINE is the best ant
cheapest hair-dressing in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
RALEIGH SPRINGS. ILL.,
RALEIGH SPRINGS WATER.

TNHE WATERS FROM THE r. ALElGH
i Springs will be supplied to all 10 may nay
desire them at No. 16 Washington stree y F'rt lce :
house, from and after June 30, 1871. Inc Inc
waters from these celebrated springs te
known by hundreds Of the people Of Memphl
TO be an almost certain cure for all disorders
of the stomach. bowels, liver and kidneys.
All orders specifying the kinds Of water de-
sired can be left with the proprietor of the
ice house. or sent to Raleigh TO j. ii. Cole,
who will personally superintend the putting
up of the waters as per order. A full supply
always to be found at the ice house.
l05-lSO J. III. COLE, Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11

Milton P. Jarnagin. L. d. McKissick.
President, Vice President.
G.. ii. Denison. Secretary.
DR.. W. X. Hodges and DR.. John Pitman.
Medical Directors.
Jarnagin 4 Frayser, Attorneys.
William Ruffin, General Agent.
II. p. Boiling, General Supervisor of Agency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-11
MISSOURI VALLEY
Life Insurance Company,
neuo.o.R. u.uo.

DIRECTORS:
Milton p. J rnagin, L. D. McKissick.
G.. III. DenisOn. j. Harvey Mathes.
7. s. Ayres. DR.. w. X. Hodges,
d. Il. Henderson, T. W. Hoist,
DR.. John Pitman.
MEMPHIS AGENCY. June 8, 1871.
A t A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
n Directors Of the Missouri Valley Life In
surance Company, held at their office, No. y
West Court street, the above named officers
were unanimously elected. Being aesirous of
extending our business in this locality, we in
vite the especial attention of those desiring
insurance to some peculiar features Of our
company, viz: Our State indorses our poll
cies, making assurance doubly sure; policies
to the amount of $4,000 are exempt from
claims of any party; whether the policy be for
the benefit of wife and children. or creditor,
II is also exempt from any taxes. No extra
charge insuring females. Call and examine
before you insure.
s6-llOl RUFFIN & BOILING, Managers.