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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

Tue TURNER POISONING CAsE.-.An ac-
count Of the attempt to. poison Isabella
Turner (colorcd) by means OF arsenic sent
from New York sprinkcd on quantity of
raisinS has already been published. Turner
had been asSociatng with woman i'm New
York who gives her name is Sarah Turner,
and claims to be his wife also. She is also
implicated In the attempt to poison the
wife who was here. When Turner was
arrested by Detective Knox this New York
wife followed him about with Il great deal
Of anxiety, and few days since, being still
uneasy about her would-be husband, de-
tcrmined to come to Richmond and look
after him. This she did; but no sooner
had she reached the city than Detective
Dabney took her in charge, and locked her
up on tue charge above named. The case
was called for trial before Justice White
yesterday, but for good reasons was con-
tinucd until Thursday week October 12th).
Turner, it will be remembered, has been
sent on to the grand jury of the Hastings
Court for Indictment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

FRIENDS or TEMrEEaHCE.-ilr following
officers have been elected for HE ensuing
quarter by StnncwalI Council, No. Il
President, s. c. Curry; Associate, Will
Rhodes Secretary, I. Harry Burroughs ;
Financial Secretary, william Hall Crew ;
Treasurer. John +. Shinbcrgcr; Conductor,
j. NJ. Vest Assistant Conductor, ). +
Curry Inside Sentinel, James AlnSlic ;
Outside Sentinel, James AtkiSson; EN-
President, William Ii. Taylor. The fellow.
inc representatives we're elected to the State
Council William Hall Crew, james G.
Riddick, john +. Shinbcrgcr, james AtklS'
SOP. William III. .ray!J:, i. Harry Bur
rcllgiis, s. Z. Curry, and Il. j.. Rhodes,
Brother james AtkiSSon was elected as Nlc-
cial representative TO the Slate Council,
With 5. {. Curry as alternate.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

TOBACCO INSPECTORS APPo1NTED,-Tho
Governor on yesterday made the following
appointments Of tobacco inspectors for the
city OF Richmond
Sedbro0E's Wdrehoase.-Dr. A. Fl. Chris
tian for the State. Colonel William Jeter
had previously been appointed on behalf OF
the city.
Muyo's.-Jesse r. Hutcheson, State.
Pu6Hc.--B. J. Vaughan, State; Il. =.
archer, owners. '.
.Shockoe.-John w. Powell, State.
anderson & NyerS'S.-J. A. Mosby, State ;
W. B. Wcisiger, owners.
The above are all reappointments.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

The ROMANCE OF MEDICINE.-Dr. r. S. j.
PEBBLES, professor of chemistry, delivered
the first lecture of the winter course at the
Medical College of Virginia yesterday. His
audience embraced number of practising
physicians and others, besides the faculty OF
the college and students. His subject was
{" The Romance Of Medicine" 1t was dis,
cussed in u manner at once instructive aud
entertaining. The student who is not en-
amored of tile medical profession after such
n tempting display of Its charms ought to
become butcher instead OF doctor. The
Medical College of Virginia is fortunate in
having on its faculty men of such culture
and versatility of talent rs DR.. Peebies.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

FoLicE Court, TuESDAY--JuStiCc j. IL.
Whtte presid'ng.-The following cases were
disposed OF
Charles Alexander (colorc0l, charged
with assaulting, abusing, and threatening
Nelly McGWnn. Fined S2,10 each.
Joseph Il. tiicon. charged with being a
lcscrtrr from tue United States army, was
committed to Jail for ten days.
Lewis johnson and James Robinson
(coiorcd), charged with aSsaulting and
using abusive language 70 NJ. Ellick, were
fined - 30 each.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

The THEATRE.-Fhc performance OF
Christie Johnstonc ut the Theatre last night
was great Improvement upon that OF
Monday night. The trana produced is a
capital adaptation CT Charles Rcade's ia-
nous story. and although the members OF
the company now ut the Gichmond Thea
tre are by no means capable of rendeIin in
it properly, Mrs. Chanliau's charming
manners, good acting, and thorough under.
standing OF her role, made the perform.
ance really a pleasing one. There were
doubtless few, therefore, in the audience
who were not satisfied with the evenings
entertainment. Tonight the same play
will be presented.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

A NEW Book BY HENRY A. WISE
General Wise's book, which has been in
course of preparation for some time, is at
last nearly completed. This book IS written
by the General at the request OF the Fa-
and Mary TGo53iHA Go5if5Se5f ef ..tir Directors Of William
Decades of the Union, including Il Nara
tive Of the Life OF Tyler" We understand
that arrangements have been concluded
with Mcssrs. Lippincott & Co. for its publ
cation in December. IL is unnecessary for
us to bcspcak for the book Il large sale and
an attentive reading, for both it viii a.
sllredlY have.
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nhs propflesors of the Dollar store co,ro, a.,
"no MAN streets, beg to Inform ,haIr s' s'n
'oefs mat they haze Just received tbr GUS
softInent ofrell hair carls ever brought ,..a - as
RICHMOND market. The blou.,o and ,rm.,a,.s m sne
alike DC furnished. Their assortment OF co,oss -
complete. 1hsao enrls cannot be purchased a,.o
%liere undsr double the money. They mako roo,
mar cuIl5 speciality. City and country NOR
Chants supplied at Wholesale
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN TIE
RICHMOND Posi- OFFICE OCTOBER 4, ISL
l.. Palmer, Egg Point; J. Quincy. Fort
Monroe Hon. &. w. Lewis, Oak Grove !;
Miss \. Blake, Etna Mills; }. A. Fay &
Co., Cincinnati; Jas. Aired Jones, Rich
mund Jane LOmaX, Baltimore, Md.
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JOB PkIETlNG.-Wo call RE attention OF roer
chants, clerks Of cnurts, ehariEs, lawyers, raj,
Toad' steamship and canal officers aud agents an,
nj otners having orders fer printing to the fscii
tleS offered at the DISPATCH rRiNrINt; Esr.B
LiSHMhhf Tor the prompt and faithful execusic,
or eli Kinds OF Jon Printing, We can furnish Al
snort notice Cards, niH-I!,ade. Letter-Beadc
programmes, Ball Tickets, Blanks. PAMPHLETS
Tags, Hand-Bl'ls Catalogues. Ei!!s Of Fare. Show
bllis, Checks, Drafts, &C, Sc, &c. Sst:sisctso,
guaranteed. p"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

SCHOOL TRusTEEs.-The Board of Educa-
tion has appointed the following diStric
school trustees Greene county-Ruckers-
Btnjan'iha @ iItrpINiJhfh INiJhfhrr5niG i. EARLY gce
trict, Milton J.. Runkle, gice Jesse L..
Garth, removed from the State. Greens.
vile county--Hicksford district, Dr.. John
II. Jones. Uicc l.. l.. Deakins, resigned.
Madison county-Robinso district, james
Al. Graves, utce Thomas, W. Chapman, re-
signed. Alexandria city, Lawrence b.
Taylor, Uice John S. Blackburn, resigned.
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epmslh'nS new and beautiful can now be seen st
.ne noilar Storc 10 she'll jewelry. They have Just
otcnea IN elegant assortment, entirely new . IT.
sefns' ID sets Sna bracelets. Owing to the fan In
.ne whoesaie prices shell Jew Try In the or.h.
Tue propfisIoFa OF tho Collar store are enabled to
tifsr Sume very elegant sgts for 81,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

ALL hfIGuTs OF PYTIHAs should buy the o.,
tooer mum Der of the TRUE KNIGHT. which Is in,
out, ana for sale by rews dealers tyerywhare. !
contains good stories, poety, thriIling sketches
sthlah lie Fs and much else OK interest Price
. cents ;or single copy; seat six months o,
1il"i i'r one dollar. Address HANDY Il HANK
!. ms, b2N .l2, Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

Can at WEis GERS, No. 1901 Main strc,t. VIZ
take pleasure ir calling the attention of The ,,i.
zcnb OF Richmond 10 wEIsIGEK's $ spleniIi stocs
CT hats. which has bean selected especially for
the retail trade. He has just receives by exnress
some Of the III Dat splendid goods vs ever saw.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

The "EyEN1NG NEws."-This sprightly
evening paper. appeared yesterday in an
entirely new dress Of type, besides beng
enlarged and otherwise improved. lc Is
now one of the neatest Journals OF It's klnu
In the country, and we hope the expendl-
NAV be justified by embarrassing advertising
patronage and subscription list.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

MEDICINE FOR TIE PooR.-The following
shows the number of prescriptions issued
during the quarter ending September 3Oth
hy the committee appointed by, the City
Council to issue medicine to the poor !;
From dispensary on Broad near Third
street S26 prescriptions were issued; IRON rom
that on Main street near Nineteenth, 22So--
making an aggregate Of 1,116. The. usuai
appropriation Of a125 to continue charity
which reaches all parts Of tho city has
been made by the Council. /
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TkAHsrEK CLERK FOR CITY :>TocK.--From
The proceedings OF the City Council (puh-
li.hcd in the Dispatch OF yesterday it will
hc seen that Mr.. John q. Winn has been
appointed transfer clerk OF city stock ut 4
salary OF $3.50 per muulu. Mr.. Winn is
now clerk To the Auditor. In addition 10
his duties in that Office he will be required
t. make out, transfer, and register the city
hands
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

LIVE SToCK STAT1sT1cs.-Thc following is
a statement of the live stock weighed at the
livestock scales of the city of Richmond
during the month of September, 1871, by
l.. Gimmi, weighmaster: Gattle-Sle title ; !;
weight, 7O3,9O5, pounds; sold from to to
pounds; sold from to &c. gross. Hogs
i26; wei ight, 1880 pounds; sold from !
to I Hc. net. Stock sheep, per head, 500
to $3.50. Lambs, per head, $3.50 to 1928.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

I FUNERAL OF j. hi. STRoTHER.-The fune-
raj Of Mr.. John NJ. Strother took place
from st. James's church yesterday. and was
very largely attended. Dr. Strother was
well known as 4 successful teacher, ana
was highly esteemed and beloved for MS
many social virtues.
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MoRTUARY RErORT.-Thc following is the
mortuary report for the week ending SatlIr-
day, September 30. 1871, compiled from Sen
tons returns received ut the office Of the
Board of Health:
Whole number of deaths in the city, 2S ;
in addition, 3(colored) still-born were re-
ported. Sex 4: Males, 10 : females, 10. Color:
White males, $; white females, I; colorcd
males, I; colorcG females, 6, Condition
Single, IA; married, 8; widowers, | ;
widows. y; unknown, S. Nativity: United
states, 2T unknown, |. Marshall Ward,
/; Jefferson Ward, =; Madison Ward, 3;
klouroc Ward, :; Clay Ward, 3; Jackson
Ward; i alnlshousc, ). Age: One day to
thirty, 4; one month 10 six, J; six months
10 twelve, =; one year TO three, 4; three
Yeas to tive, /: ten years to twenty, 1 ;
thirty years to forty, .; forty years to
fifty, 1; fifty years to sixty, 3; sixty years
10 seventy, >; seventy years to eighty. > !;
eighty years 10 uincty, /. BY whom ccrti-
fed: REGULAR practitioners, %; coroner, /.
Board Of Health, 4. Causes of death: Con-
sumption, : (white); cholera infantum, ] ;
debility, / diabetes, 2; 0iarrhra (chronic),
]; dysentcry (acutc), 9; dyscntery
(chronc}, !; cnIcrtis, ,: intemperance,
/ !; iuanitiun, kidney disease, 1 old
#Ec, | {; premature birth, I remttcnt Gc-
yer. ]; Iyphnid fever, .; tuberculosis, /
(Wht"l; tccthirg, ; triSmlls nasuniium,
|; uinDilical hrmorrhagc, l; whooping-
cough, J; unhnown,2.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

Discussion BETWEEN CoLoRED ORATORS
A discussion between the colored orators
Hobson and Arnold on the political issues
of the day will take place tonight at the
CITY Hall Instead Of at the Union Hotel, as
before announced.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

uENRICo COUNTY CoURT.-In this
court yesterday William Tinncl (colorcd)
was tried for stealing Il halt-bllshel Of corn !;
found guilty and sentenced TO sixty days
confinement in the county Jail.
Carrie Cox appeared III court, anu upon
her own rccogniZance was bailcd until the
next term of the court. She is charged
with marrying Il colored man.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04
STEAMBOAT EsSES,
4 tHANGE OF SCHEDULE E.ec;r

~ asssssxr
Inc last and clegant side wheel steamer PAIL
SADE, Captain CHARLES n:ELsoH, viii leave
aer wharf AZ (rowhstan Steamboat Company,s
sted) Rockets for Kings Snl and all landings ON
james river at O'Clock A. n. every TUESDAY,.
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. Returning, will,
leave Kings Mill every BuNDAY, WEDNEs-
DAY, and FRIDAY ct 8 O'Clock A. NJ, touch
ing at all tho regular landings on the river.
Freight received daily.
All freight to way landings must be prepaid.
thursdays trips 10 Chickuhom!ny river disoou-
tDiued.
For further particulars, apply TO Captain on
board, orto Wa. z. BRETT, gent
ee3J Powh,tau Sfean,I,at ,,,,,s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

knRtTSE,
Steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Nortnlk, mer-
chSudiSc aud passengers, l.. L. Tatun & Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Wyanoke, Horrre, New York, mer-
chandisc and passengers. Jonn w. Wyatt.
Steamer George Is. UEtcu, Roberts. New York,
merchandlse aud passengers. Virginia Steamship
and Packet Company.
steamer Pal.sa,'e. Nelson. Kings Mil.
Schooner jamestown, Brown. New York, ria
Drewry's Bun, wood, Cu;tls & Parker.
Schooner Harry Landci. Taylor, : CIV York, cid
james river wood.
Schooner Wiilism Frayscr, Miles Baltimore,
rio J !mcs river, wood.
Schooner Annie dams, Norfolk, ria Osbornc's
cual, Curtis & PSrkc..
MEMORANDUM.
Boston. October IL rriyed, schooner Nellie
Brown, Higgins, from Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

TIE LAST OF TEE FRIzE-pIGHTERs Pun
1snED.-The case Of John Finn was dis.
posed of III the Henrico County Court on
Monday. He was charged with being con-
nectcd with the Kersey-Wbite prize. fight,
which occurred in the county in June last,
lie put in plea of guilty, and upon this
plea the jury fined him so and costs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

CoNyICT RECEIVED. D.--Robcrt Jackson,
alias Lee (ncgrol convicted of house
breaking in the county of Allegheny and
sentenced to eighteen months imDrison-
mcnt, was received al the penitentiary yes
tcrdav
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

PARENTS SENDING CHILDREN TO THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS sre Informed that ELLYsoS Sc TAYLOR,
next to the Dispatch office, have put down the
prlces of books used ia lii. sch ,ols TO the following
low scale. Send al the boys and girls 70 them 10
gtt,hsr booss, s!atc5 &C.:
McGufrey'G Spoilers neutrality-suspicious.. IL
IT. 8 Erlmer .......'...''...'..''. Is
McGufcy's Second Reader er.....................
M~GufTe7,s Third neader,.......... .,,. IS
EcGuEey's Fourth Reader. 30
NcGuirsy's Filth Re der dcr...........,......... 65
Co,nelrs First Steps IN Geography y............ Is
Cornell's Primary Gcogra ply. y.......,........ 90
CorneIs Iutermedtate Geography. l SO
CurncIl's Grammar-schooi Geography. rs
Harvey Elementary Grammar. 20
Hlryey's Practical Grammar. 10
Ougckcnbos's Pgi Iiary trithlfetic. ........... 30
Ouackcnbos'S Mental Arithmetic. c.............. IS
Ouackeubos's Elementary Northumberland. so
uuackenboe's Practical Arithmetic. ........... 20
G,odr.ch's Child's History Of the United
States 30
Goodrich's Chlld's Pictorial History Of the
United states. o1
Goodrich's Pictorial History OF The U0lLcd
States 10
States at 8, $, 10, IL, and 10 ceuts. Copy-Books.
cents.
Remember The place-ELLIsoN x TAYLOR, lllS
Main street,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

The month Of September the Police Justice
imposed fines amounting to 1891 90. OF
This amount Sll2.S0 was paid out, leaving
u balance, which has been paid over to the
Auditor. OF SISl. 20.
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PIANOS, DREAMS. DC.
Esss5EF
FTET ~

p1ANo-FokrEs. T' 1T'
GEORGE l.. BIDGOOD, agent for the ceie-
hrsfed PIANOS of Hallett, Davis u Co., of Bo5-
ION and A. Weber & Co., New York, regarded by
The !cstiing musicians and artists the beat now
made. For sale aE the manuIacsu'eIs' lo"es'
SECoND-HsND PIANOS taken In exchange
for new ones vt their full value.
Pianos constantly or hand to let. 49, So,
TUNING and REPAIRING done In the pest
manner, ~ lawn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

| The students Of Richmond Couese, hshdoiph
Macon College, aud the male anu iemaie scaooLS
| ~ tho c,tv and state Will lind ut SrAKkE i RY-
1AND,s bookstore, 9l5 Main street. complete
NJ books and stationery ct the lowest iaarset
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

SENATORIAL NoHINAT1oN.-W. N. Ste.
yens (colorcd), who represented Sussex
county in the last Legislature, has been
nominated for the Senate by the Repuoll-
cans of the Tenth senatorial district.
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C.H, BEES Is no prentice hand at phososra-
ply. He has few peers in his elegant ART any
where and you will have TO go fsr 70 hnd ti1m.
His reputation is a guarantee that canho1 peoSel-
| come by the vain boaStlngs OF others.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

Tocts inGy sing and philosophers may w;itc that
mans nan for ~ thSt," but unless he has on
good suit OF clothes lie doesn't appear more
than .halfa mau. so go to K. u. SPENCE s SON
l3, o Main street.
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,lCuMuND FEMALE INSTITUTE,
NhESIhIA AND 1ENTH STREETS.

! .s '",li.u.luu for .ir!s and young ladies Will
% g.. OCTOBER ~ 1871. II ia designed Ia
#.t systematic aGo complete Cutu-c Doin the
e ,.: - tic ta.est Stages oi progress. 1t en-
a. . Preparatory Department. Tor beginners
.l.arn. die,c classes. ihIce eApericnced
. rs Mss VI. &. LAIHfOp, MISS SUE 6.
"p'tI;, and MISS KATE BROCkES-
'IHH, have charge OF II, and there are your
s- r e~eG.s. -
Collegiate Department. The teachers are {:
- RLE- II. W NoTOH, NJ. A., English Lit
..ge ara Moral Philosophy.
-. j. EH kTuMfY, A. h., Latin ana Maine
.A.LENI> ". D.. Natural Sciences.
.r. /. {. H4LLDNG.,, higher English
. .-. Il. +. NDs&G. French.
:I..:i.u IS provided also IN German ana
r 'riaC!tss.
! ia! attention IS invited to The SCHOOL OE
% tI@.L. SCIGGCES in this experiment, ss
a r'il,t" heB uEequ lied advantages lor .X-
.a. I.,.l iiiu5LraLion.
T. src rcrn.;usr,t.j Ec9ar.mcnt. Te1chsrs, Iio-
.r- FiftI.,W, pEfI .o.A :, aud sh!bEhi,
FfIIdar, HES EDGI EOS, snd otiera.
.cagCing Department, with ample ana eX-
t' s"rDfunOdatfons.
-a.tples, with erlns, &c. may be o5tsined at
.raa al3Ies, or or tn undersigned. NJ tie instl-
@ GiiAkLE3 II WihsFGE: M. A.,
d .t-;w President
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

a. ELLTsoE 6 Co, ,Atve,,,r,n- = !,
pasch quilting, viii receive adyar,,.n, uis.
at regular rates. u the country
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

ELLIsoN & TAYLOR, Booksellers, lIla Main
street, publishers agents for McGudsy,s Read.
efs and Spoilers, Haivcy's Grsmnars, and
Guyo:s Biographies.
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ApYERTIsE.-Our merchants seeking t'@uo ~
Any portion or the country should aovsfslao -
papers OF that sectiou' NJ. ELLlsoS ". w.. :.
publIshers' rates,
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School aud College Text Books of every kind
wholesale and retail, at ELLYSoN & rAYLoR's
1ll8 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

country merchants and teachers supplied will
ocro'! 500 KS on post liberal terms By ELLYsoN
" TAYLOR, booksellers, lllG Main street
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FATAL REsuLT.-Thc negro man who was
hurt by passenger train on the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, near
Ashland, on Saturday, died at noon ycstcr-
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NOTARY PuBLlc.--IIis EXcellency Gov
ernor Walker has appointed S. Wexford
Corbin 4 notary public for Fredericksburg.
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All tue public school books, &,., at STARKE &
aiLANp's bookstore. DIS Main street, al ..cou
tract prlceit,
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ICopy OF Judge Meredi.h's cttcr.1
RICHMOND, October >, 1871


RICHMOND, October ,, 1871.
William q. IsaacS, Esq:
Dear Sir,-I was nominated for 4 seat IN
the Legislature by the convention that as
scmbled Oh Tuesday last, over which you
presided. find that l cannot accept the
nomination, and decline it with unfeigncd
regret. / have SO often been honored with
the confidence of the people Of this city
that feel an earnest desire to yield to the
call now made upon me but il elected |
should have to resign the office l now hold,
and my duties in the Legislature would so
occupy my time us materially TO injure my
professional income, and titus involve q
recuniary sacrifice which | cannot sitord
TO makc. AIN therefore constrained to
decline the nomination.
beg leave TO acknowledge through you
with sincere gratitude, this renewed as
Sluancc Of the confidence of the people
among whom | live, and / promise to do
all in my power to ensure the success of
our ticket.
With much respect, your obcdient ser
want, JOHN 4. MEREDITH.
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ORANGES AND LEMONS. -PIZZINI has just re.
cciyci L line lot OF Oranges aud Lemons, and those
In TauI OF something nice should call early.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

Cool weather makes SPEECE'S great place oi
resort for those In want OF slanuel SHIRTS and
other warm garments.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

"eserV' endowment policies Is Il specially with
lie Widows and Orphans Benefit Life Insur.
ance Company. J. B. MooRr Agent
No IIni.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

CHAScERY COURT OF RICHMOND yudge
FItzhugh-7ucsddy.. October 3.-Thc fol-
lowing cases were disposed Of:
Pickett rS. Pickett and others. Decree
confirming report Of commissioner of sale
and directing the collection of the purchase
money and the distribution thereof, aud
decd to the purchaser. Grattan u Guy and
Gillian, counsel.
Kendrick rs. Bowers, &c. Decree au-
thoriZing the purchaser of the property
sold in this cause to anticipate the payment
of the purchase money, and When payment
is made in full directing deed to be made
to said purchaser. Sands ~ Leake and f..
Y. Cannon, counsel.
Atkinson ". Atkinson, dc. Decree di-
rcoLiu. fund to the credit Of the court in
this cause to bear interest, and to that end
that IL be Withdrawn from the bank in
which il is now deposited and placed III
The Richmond Banking and Insurance
Company. Sands & Leakc, &c, counsel.
Wilson's administrators Us. Wilson's eX-
ecuLorS. Opinion delivered setting aside
sale aud referring cause to Il commissioner
for report. Giles, Stcgcr, Sc. counsel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-04

School Books wholesale and retail, for sale by
ELLYSoN & TAYLOR, 1Il6 Main street,
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EOR Z Hill AID E l. 2 fSss
II TWICE A WEEK.-Eteamcr EN- AEAM
PlHE, Captain HiSCKLLY, will receive frelYpt
for the above port TIL THURSDAY, the 9Th
instant, at l. O'Clock. IT 80
Freight taken for Boston, Providence, Norfolk,
and New Orleans al moderate rates.
Passage to Philadelphia, including meals and
stateroc;u, $5. w. r. PORTER, Agent,
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