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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

nj ATTHEWS'S CRIMINAL LAW
NI hANDvLPH 4 ENGLISH have just pub
DIGEST CT THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA OF
CRIMINAL. IShTUHE. il!ustr atcd by Judicial
decisions. BY j. 81. Matthews. Sco:d edi-
ton. REVISED and enlarged. price,s5
iy o5-3tdtlW
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

4 Cam or YuAMKs.--Wc take this on.
rortuuitv OF presenting our respects to our
contemporaries. ard thanking them for the
t,a,tcring crini"us they hold OF the Roo
noke TeNep. II "sj!ence is golden" we
have good reason for thinking their
opinions mus! he golden.
We have bought out the Mecklcnburg
Hcrold and absorbed ii; have changed the
form nr our paper. cnargcd it from a
twcnt, -fnur TO twenty eight column paper,
come out with n p'rtisl new dress, and
spread our elf generally, and not single
paper. IL Tar ~ cur observation goes, gave
ms a no!;.c. "Twas ever thus" &C.
Ciurk$rlH" Roanoke Valley.
(Thc Dispatch noticed IFS purchase In It's
editorial columns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

FIRE.-The new dwclling-housc of NJ.
Palmer, pear Concord Depot, AppomattoN
county, was burned OH Tuesday night last
with al itS contents. The origin of the
less than $4,000, and Mr.. Fulmer had no
insurance LylchbUrg Republican.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

REV. DR.. RAMsEY.-We were panied to
Learn that the condition Of this esteemed
gentleman was So low on Saturday evening
That he was rot expected TO survive the
i...hl - L1nIch hmm Ilr.nilllnlL,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

THE VISITORS. GUIDE TO RICHMOND
AND VICINITY,
Embracing sketch Of the city =; notices Of all the
principal places Of interest and historic note .
directory OF the churches, charitable institutions,
and secret benevolent orders, and much otaer
ya!usble In 70; nation 10 ths citizen or tourist.
Tie work is embcishcd with an engraved title
page, an accurate map, ard fine views Of the Gap
itoi, Washington Monument, Libby Prison. and
St. JOINTS Church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

THE CANAL--7he Br3dGc.-Gcntlemen
from up the river inform u, iha. work on
tie canal is progressing more rapidly than
is generally Suprc ed, and that the job will
be completed sooacf than the puzzle are
willing to believe.
The Orange railroad bridge, we learn, is
almost finished, a competent force of work
men being employed. who are doing all in
their power to wind up the job at the ear
hest possible momrnt.-Lynchburg Ecpub
hpu,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

CouSTEEruITs.--W We have heard Of yari-
Gus sorts OF couuterieit> in the course OF
our short and in~lorious career, but never
until YESTERDAY did we think anybody mean
enough TO get up n counterfeit: dog tag. A
policeman yesterday discovered dog on
the street wca, ing tag numbered " 533.
aud as cnly ABBOTT one-ei.htA OF that num-
Der has vet been issued he Suiclt mice"
and reported the TACT at police headquar-
tiers. An investigation showed that about
seven -cighths of the dogs on the streets had
counterfeit tags, and then followed the
most lively work we have seen Tor many n
day.-LynChbHry EcpujiiCGn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25
NJ . w Il Z A d Y!

ONE OF THE MOST SALEABLE BOOKS OF
THE SEASON!
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25
Richmond Tobacco Market.

hICIlIHONu 1ODICCO SIHrKcL.
JULY -, ls71.-1here Ii an improvement In de-
sirable shipping tobacco OF all grades and In good
bright wrappers. Common and nondes 3ript
grades are plentiful, and prices are unchanged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

SHEET KILLED BY MISUNDERSTANDING n
severe thunder storm on Wednesday, 18th
inst, some sheep belonging to MIR. Chap
pcll, who lives on the road between this
place and Wolf-trap. were huddled under
tree on his place, when the lightning
struck the tree. and descending killed all
the sheep. fourtccn-Mr. Chappelrs entire
stock. -HOan0ke Valley.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

THE ATTENTION OF BOOKSELLERS IN
RICHMOND AND OF NEWS AND BOOK
AGENTS On RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT
LINES Is PARTICULARLY CALLED TO
BENJAMIN BATES,
10. 1908 Main street, Richmond, Va,
II l. Bookseller anu fuHIsilei.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

TERMINUS OF THE CHESAPEAKE And OHIo
NoAp.--But no more quarreling; Tie mat
ter is now settled. General Echols says so,
and the work Of the corps Of engineers
now locating the road proves it beyond
doubt.
We are sorry for Richmond and its City
Counci, left out at the elbows by the con-
vcyancc Of the branch roads to Rockets
lOrhiO,cn ietter-N0rJ0tk Journal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

NEW York. July PA messenger OF the
National Bank was knocked down this
morning ut tie corner Of Broadway and
Warren streets, and robbed OF S3O,0O0.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25
VIRGINIA news.

,,,m Augusta Odd Fellows
h'''' ,r,,,,u nj Mount sfdney-os"'-
Halt. pracesst"r. Picnic
ii .pcCCnc>-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

Dr.. \. d. Gage has disposed Of his farm,
Which lies about half Il mile northeast OF
the corporation of Wythcvillc, to an t'ng-
li>h s.cnlrm named Ii"mcW uud. Tor SlS,-
Geo. J;'WheriNe Enterprise.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25
A xcDnrscg ssrGyvacai.
ysi:z:sNls RUBBED IsEBr.

PHILADELPHIA, July 24.-Wm. {. stone
reporter Of The -AGe, was drowned to-day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

Our correspondent at Fortress Monroe
writes us that t"o companies of artillery
have been ordered to North Carolina to as
siSt in suppresSing Lowry's gang. Battery
l, fourth artillery, and battery Il, second
artillery, were to leave early on Monday for
t9ieiph
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

G.AINo AZYMES-
- Alters in which nauseous medicines NAV he
enyCloped. Once on The way, their progress down
the throat Is not easily impede0.
Also, JUJUbs CAPsULtS, for the same pnr-
J. BLAIR Druggist,
mya3 825 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

Price, FIFTY CENTS. Liberal discounts 10 the
trade.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

WIN the greater portion of the west or
'front.' wall of bricks falling in upon him. re
was an over In half minute or Mr.. Davis
would certainly have been i.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-25

Law snd Gecera! Is JVk. clIcIs auu Stationars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
KIDNAPPING IN BROOKLYN.

Mysterious Abduction Of Two Little Children.
mysterious and painful case OF kidnapping was
reported at Police Headquarters Brooklyn, last
evening, which is given publicity to with the hope
that the description OF the little ones ana their
strange abduction may lead to their recovery AMI
the arrest OF the heartless scOundrel who has
brought sorrow TO two heretofore happy house
holds. Between two and three O'Clock yesterday
afternoon rs Eta Robinson, aged SIX years, and
Geneva Fradley, five years old, were returning
from private school which they attend In Clinton
street, near Thru place, South Brooklyn, they were
accosted by well-dressed young man, wearing a
black mustache, dark, curly hair, and rather low
sized, who asked them to come with him and take q
carriage ride. He then gave them piece OF candy,
and taking the little ones by the hand, moved on
down Clinton street toward Hamilton avenue The
conversation between the man and the children was
overheard by lady, VINO happened tn be looking
ont the window OF her residence corner OF Clinton
street ana Fourth place, at the time, and whose
attention was attracted by the slnguarity OF the
invitation to take carriage ride, there being no
almost frantic parents set out upon search Tor INC
young ones III the neignD0rh0od, they learned
the story from the lady alluded 10.
and Immediately communicated the fact
~ the police, who in turn telegra phed the fact to all
the station houses but up to very late hour last
night no tdings OF the lost ones had been Cleaned
Ella Robinson, who was neatly dressed, resided ia
Fourth place, between Court ana Clinton streets,
win her parents. Geneva Fradlcy. who wore
white hat, trimmed with brown; u dark red dress.
black and Waite Cloth sack and light Shoes resided
with father and mother at No Jl2 clinton street.
The sorrowing parents are highly respectable, and
the anguish Of mind which they endure consequent
upon the mysterious abduction OF their children Is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GREENPOINT.
Less S25,OOD-Twe Eiremen Injurc

Less S25,OOD-Twe Eiremcn Injured.
At about seven O'Clock last evening a fire broke
out in mgersoll's extensive chair mauufacory
situated at the foot OF Oak street, GrecnpoInt, and
spread rapidly. The flames were 40 great thar a
large portion Of the East River was Illuminated
and hundreds of persons In small boats lett New
York TO visit the scene OF the connagration.
The fire continued two hours before the fremen
got complete control OF IT, The factory, with It's
machinery and contents, was utterly DESTROYED IN
volving loss OF about tweniy-three thousand dol
lars, Insured for $4,000 In various companies. A
frame building adjoining, belonging 10 Mr.. r.. y.
Williams, was also DESTROYED Loss $4,000: insured
for 81 S00-tbe policy having only been renewed
twenty -four hours previously.
During the progress Of the fire pile OF lumber
tumbled and severely injured James kclloch .
member Of Hook and Ladder Company No. o, and
John Duty, ON Old fireman. Both men were con-
vcyed to their homes.
At late hour the flames reached the stave yard
OF Phinney a. Hosmer, but the damage sustained
was comparatively trining
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
TINE ggDs0y CHURCH B,FEscuLTY.
To TIE EprroR OF THE HERALD

To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
SiR-Havlng perceived by your Issue Of yesterday
q despatch from Hudson n. u, containing number
of generallzed and malicious charges against Father
Osullivan-thc venerable pastor Of the said city
and being fully ACQUAINTED with all the circum-
stances OF the trouble In question: thought would
present, through your valuable journal, few facts
TO the consideration Of the public
small number Of Irresponsible and misguided
men having arisen In rebellion against the
authority OF their pastor, have Kept tnem-
selves constantly before the world by means
of the most unjust charges against clergy
man respected for his years or long service IN
the ministry his constant fidelity, untring zeal end
unimpeachablc character. lie Is held In the highest
esteem, not only by his own bishop, but also by His
.Cracc the Archbishop OF New York, and all the
vprOmuent clergymcn In the State.
His financial accounts have always been found to
be scrupulously exact; ana decision has been rem
dered to that effect by his ecclesiastical supcriors
majority OF the Hudson CONGREGATION have OF late
gwen expression to their full confidence in their ras.
tor by the strongest RESOLUTIONS IN nis favor, de-
ii5nhclng the actl3M Of the rebels, and, moreover,
by giving substantial proof OF their anecuon ana
esteem Tor HIM who served them so long and SO
faithfully by the presentation oI wei-Biled purse.
Win the knowledge OF these few telling facts an
Intelligent pubic can readily conceive how utterly
with ut foundation arc the allegations OF the Vigil
lance Committee Of the city Of Hudson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
TIE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN IN HOBoKEN.

The Democratic Executive Committee Of Hud-
son county have ordered the primary elections.
and the wirepulers are hard at work. The
choice OF an Assemblyman IN Hoboken seems
~ rest with the democracy, unless they put
forward o dishonest man allied TO some OF the
giant corporations that plumber the people, The
Hoboken Land Improvement Company has already
procured the passage OF an act cutting of Q large
portion OF HObOkcn belonging to them so as to pre-
vent the imposition OF taxes on their property and
saddle all expense on the poorer citizens O HOb0ken
They also have q large number Of the poorer class
holding shantles ut the mercy OF the corporation
and, or course, the oppressed individuals cann OF
afford to vote against the pet candidate OF the Inn
provement Company. 1t is rumored now that one
OF the candidates for Assembly has promised to do
moro dirty work for the company In case they
should help him to Trenton. In case he be nomf
mated the shrewd republicans VIII probably sue.
coed In defeating him. Alderman Curran offers
himself as independent democratic candidate,
ana could certainly carry the convention, unless
corruption should be at rork 1t Is imposing to see
the other candidates willing TO spend so much
money and to MAKE SO many sacrifices for the good
Ot The city Of HOboken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS, cluar.

Charge OF Opening Lettero In the Post OnicA
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The United states u.s. Ltt',ntgon.-The defendant
who had been letter carrier. was held in $4,000
bail on charge OF having opened letters in the Post
ONCE.
Sccreiln. and Enbe Zzling Letters.
General William G. Mank, who hal been clerk
in the Post ONCE OF New Orleans, has been arrested
in this city on charge Of having, the month Of
March, 1862 embezzled and secreted letters placed
In his custody IN that department. II Ia alleged
that the letters contained money to the extent OF
$1,000. certified copy OF an Indictment against
the General, preferrng the above cnarge and found
by the Grand Jury OF New orleans. was forwarded
to the officials OF the government In this city. The
accused has been commltied 10 Jail, awaiting. an
order by Judge l'iatchfOrd for his removal to New
Orleans. General Mank, IN his afdavir states that
he Is not fugitive from justices that he has come to
New York Oh legitimate business, and that he has
already been twice tried under the Indictment in
question, the Jury both times falling to agree to
verdict. He further AYERS that the prosecution has
been got up against HIM from malicious motives.
Charge o. Passing Counterfeit Money.
Before Commissioner Stilwell. -a
The United States cs. Herman Trout The De.
PENDANT was held TO BAH ON charge OF passing .
SO counterfeit bill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

ST. LOUIS MO-, Sept. %, 1871.
A despatch from Fort LeavenwOrth says:-Orders
were issued some days since disseminating Fort
Gibson IN the Indian Territory, as military post
Two companies Of the garrison have been sent to
Fort Dodge and two companies to Fort Hays. Fort
Gibson will be retained Dy small force as quar-
tcrmaster post.
General Granger, at Santa Fc, has been ordered to
send company Of infantry 10 the new Apache
reservation, in Tuarosa Valley, where they win re.
main permanently.
The general orders from the War Department per.
hitting the use OF light spring wagons Tor carrying
mails transporting officers on public duty, &C., pro-
vides That such wagons belonging 70 the govern
menj shall never under any circumstances lie used
for private purposes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23

Informers' Moieties-Alleged Violation OF III.
Post Office Laws-Passing Counterfeit Money
A Case Arising from the July Riots in
tho General Sessions-0ther Pro
csedings Before Judge Bedford.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
A sharp Contest for Tnformers' Mole ties--Th
Dia mgnd Smugxling Case.

A sharp Contest for Inforners' Mole ties--The
Diamond Smuggling Case.
The readers Of The HERALD have not forgotten the
Radcliffe diamond smuggling case, in which the de-
PENDANT had been charged with having brought into
tbis port from London o quantity OF valuable
diamonds without paving the duty required by law.
The charge was compromised by the payment To
the government Of si5Oo. man named EsmOnd
CANNED 20 De the 'n!ormer and entitled to molety
OF that money, and similar cain was preferred
~ Colonel Whit,ey, Chief Of the Secret service
Department. WITH respect to these rival claims
Commissioner Osborn TOOK large amount
OF testimony, ana 1n,tilY reported that Esnond
not Whitley. was the inlormer, and therefore en-
titled TO the molety. Tnis report was Confirmed by
Judge Blatchiord Subsequently motion was
made by counsel for Colonel Whitley 10 open the
decree filed IN the case and the Court granted thar
motion. Thcreupon exceptions were argucd, anu
after argument upon these, Judge BiatchiOrd de-
Cides thaC decree mnat be entered 10 the effect
that neither OF the Claimants Is entitled rs informer
TO the molety In question. II no appeal be taken
to this decision the money must go to the credit OF
the Government; put II Is very probable that both
the claimants Will take the matter up on appeal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

Four New Profess0rships Fiiled-WhoIc Nam
Der OF Studcnts Seven Hundred-A New
Course of study 10 be Established.
ITHACA, N. Y, Sept. %, 1911.
The trustees OF the Cornell University at meeting
inst closed created four additional chairs The chair
of American History has been filed by the appoint
ment OF George W. Green, author of the LITE Of
General Grcenc;D that Of Rhetoric, by the appoint
nent OF the Rev. Z. q. Shackford OF Harvard; that
OF Architecture, by the appointment OF Charles
Babcock, or Yale. and a sixth proessorship
L. Oliver, Of Harvard. This makes the members Of
the new chairs this year eight, and the whole num-
Der OF persons actually engaged In the instruction
ify-o
The entering class numbers GA an increase Of
thirty over iast YEAR The number OF students IN at
tendance Is over sevea hundred. , 49,
me faculty have decided to establish = new
course OF study, embracing literature, history anu
pultcal SCIENCE 10 he known as the Course IN Let
ters and leading to the degree OF Bachelor Oh Let
ters Il viii require nv o years study.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT HUDSON.
HUDSON, N. Y, Sept. -, ]

HUDSON, N. Y, Sept %, ISL
The Saratoga special train on the Hudson River
Railroad, duo at this city at 6;2o this evening,
ran INTO coal train OF the Hudson and Boston
huuosd at The crossing OF the Hudson River Rail-
ioau. Inc engine and tender of the Hudson River
Iaw were demolished and the baggage car badly
whole ,fan thrown nom the track. No person was
~ "nr n n rams both ways were delayed three
disobcdence OF the rule which rcnnires MI trains 10
s ,a.,o STOP before crossing tie lracks at this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
NEW YuRK HERALD SATURDAY 23

statement learned on good authority thar the
widening OF Montgomery street and other improve.
ments wall be pushed through Immediately after the
elections ut Cost % the city Of nearly
FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
30 that no time must be lost In arcusing the people
to OF the future that awaits them II they do
not arse and bestlr themselves.
The reporter Oade adieu, and left MI. Albeit to
commune with himself over his figures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
NAVAL INTELLIGEECE.

AHuIfs az TIC 5OttOn Navy Earst-Thc WA.
bash Preparing for Sen.
BosTOV, Sept. %, 1871.
Commodore A. l.. Case, Of the Ordnauce Bureau,
visited the Navy Yard to-day and received q salute
Of eleven guns
Captain \. Bryson, who has been attached 10 this
station for the last three years ~ executive officer.
has been ordered 10 the command OF the frlgate
Brooklyn, now cruising IN the Mediterranean
Pending the appointment or his successor, Captain
Prebie will 8ct as executive officer.
The officers OF the steamer Wabash are ordered 10
report Tor duty October /. II ~ expected the Wa
bash Will be ready Tor sea october 40.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23

uceabe during the past twelve or fifteen years "a
which may be added this new feature.
Tho crater OF Mokuawe0weO at the summit OF
Maunaloa. was noticed to be very active the 7th
earthquake OF April. 1868. Scientists may be able 10
connect the volcanic eruption OF the 18th INST. with
the hurricane OF the 9th. The volcano was stu
active at the latest dates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
Naval Ortlcrs.

Captain I. II. Phelps Is detached from the cont
maDd or the receiving ship Independence, at the
Mare Island Navy Yard, ana ordered to command
the Saranac Commander Bancroft GherardI is de-
tao he'd from the command o. the jamestown and
ordered 10 command the Independence. Ensign W.
j.. b. DcaDay ~ detached nom the North Atlantic
Icct aud placed on waiting oroers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
THE BODY OF FR1FI s)R MAHAN RECov-
Erred.
UAvERsrRAw, n. Y, Sept.

UAvERsrRAw, n. Y, Sept. -, 1871.
Tie body OF Professor Mahan, OF West Point, was
found this afternoon in the river at this place by
william Van Houton. Coroner Si0at of Haver-
6tSaw, Is holding an ,Squc-L
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-23
COURT OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept - 1871.
The calendar OF the Commissioners or Appeal TOP
saturday, the 23d inst, Is as Io0ws-19O, 49, l9o
1885, 1871 l9S. $780, 200, 2ol 2o2 2os eo4 200 200 2o7
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-24

THIRTY COPIES, n year to one
postofice, Eve writing the
names of subscribers on each
paper, with two extra copies
for the year, and a copy of
each of Pomeroy's books,
"SKNsE," NONSENSE" and
SATURDAY NIGHT" a new
book just published, to the
getter up of the club. ....... $50 90
Or, to FREE MAsoNs procuring clubs
of the Graft, Masonic works equal in
value to those publications named
above, selected to suit their desire,
from any of the standard publications
of the Masonic Publishing Co., of
which, on request, catalogues viii be
sent.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-24
PoMEROYs DEMOCRAT

readable and interesting the coming
year; M. M. PoMERoY, the editor
and proprietor, who is now relieved of
the work of editing, managing and su-
p~erintending a daily paper in the city
of New York, VIII devote his entire
time and attention to PoMEBoY's DEMO
GRAF. Possessed of
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1871-03-24
PokERoY's DEMOCRAT

more subscribers, more friends, defend.
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this rapid and constant increase of cir
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and thus we are stimulated and encour-
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