The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-26
MANCH CATER IEEMS,

POLITICAL NArTERs.-The secretaries Of
the Conservative committees are in recent
OF adVIces from every portion of the county
since the close of registration, aud we are
able TO report the cheering intelligence
that at each precinct the Conservatives
nave gained on the last registration, and
also that the people are fully aroused, fla
ttlll conservative vote can he pOlled, victory.
OF which we were before confident, Is now
made doubly sure. The work of orcaniza-
ton should continue until election day, and
on that day the working committee should
see to it that every vote is poled, and also
labor earnestly to prevent scratching. There
VIII be meetings in different parts of the
county from this lime until election day.
Let all who can attend and he instructed ri
The Republicans held meeting on last
night, which was addres ed by n. G.. Ord
way, of Washington, and others. This
party look rather blue since the receipt of
the registration news.
COMPLETION OF The DAM.-The repairs
which have been for some time ia progress
on Cur dam III the head of the water line
have been completed. with the exception of
some unimportant ones, which can be de-
ierrcd until spring without at all interfering
with The supply OF water. Mr. David Lewis,
through whose cXertions this Work has been
brought to Il speedy completion, is now
with Mr.. NickerS, aiding in the construc-
tton OF tho james River bridge.
The COUNTY CoURT-IioUsE.-Th contest
between the town and county authorities
over the manner Of title to be given by the
former to the latter has been satisfactorily
adjusted, the Board OF Supervisors, by ati-
vice of the county judge, having received
the courthouse OH the terms originally pro-
posed by the town trustees.
ODD.FELLows' DEMONSTRATION. - Hen.
dersOn Lodge, Independent Order Odd.
Fellows, arc making preparations for an
imposing demonstration at an early day, in
which they will be joined by all the sister
lodges i'll this Jurisdiction. Invitations will
be sent TO distinguished members of the
order Of this and other States, and able ad.
dresses are expected. The procession vii
be large, and the exercises are expected to
be the most interesting Manchester ha.
ever witnessed. ''-'
FORMATION OF MILITARY COMPANY
An effort is about TO be made to organize /:
military company in our midst. We trust
the effort will meet with more success thar
did the one to rc0rSanze the Elliott Grays
Manchester has good material, and we see
no reason why she should not have one OF
more tirst-claSS companies.
TRUSTEES MEET1EG.-In answer to yari
ous Inquiries we are requested by the secre
tary and auditor to say that the Truste es
meet Oh Friduy week, and not on the 9th
instant. Their regular meeting days arc
the first and third Friday of each month.
CHEERING INTELLIGENCE. The registra
tion list at the Town Hall, including alI
registrations. stands: Whites, 633 colored;
5J3.
N. H. Cogbill, ESD, reports from Dale
township white gain of 81 over all pre-.
yious registrations.
Colonel w. B. Woodbridge reports from
Midlothian township gain for The whites
of 90.
From other precincts no figures received,
but steady and encouraging gains reported