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MANCHESTER ITEMS.

JMpRovEMENTs.-The Messrs. Beattie, pro.
prietors of the hotel at the corner of Hull
street and Market place, have made hand.
some addition to their building, which not
only increases its value, but is really an orna.
ment.
Messrs. r. II. Beazley and S. D.. Fuqua
have in process of erection very commodious
and comfortable buildings for themselves.
PEgsoSAL-InforInatio was received on
Saturday of the death of Mr.. Washington
Watkins, former citizen Of our town, and
a most estimable gentleman. This event oc.
CURED near Mechanicsville on Thursday.
DR.. John w. Wake, the Chesterfield re.
preventative, has been placed on the special
committee on the cost of the new bonds.
LEcTUREs.-To-night Professor Carter, the
distinguished phrenOiogist, will lecture at the
Baptist church on physiosnomy. The pro-
ceeds are to be devoted to the purchase of
nelodeon for the Sabbath school. We trust
there will be full attendance.
On Tuesday night DR.. Bagby {" Mozis
Addums') lectures on Love" at the Pres
byterian church. The proceeds are for q
charitable purpose. The admission Is only
twenty-five cents.
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AUCTION SALES TYEfs DAY.

THOMAS ". EEESEE will sell at 10 A. II. house
hold furniture. carpets, books, sewing-machines
&C.
J. n. WHITEHEAD & CO. Will scii at No. FE.
tcen;. street, at lei 4. VI, groceries, &C.
GRCBBs 4 WILLIAMS will sell at P. NJ, In from,
OF tho United states custom house. fifteen tracts
of land In IIcDr!co, Hanover, Caroline Glouccs-
Ter, Susscx, and King William.
A. c. ptILIAM will sell ut T. n. house and lot
on the corner Of II. Jane; and Federal streets
4. W. EOSEN will sci! at r. N, st the corner ot
Twcnty-nfth and Frankia streets, Ave framed
huiiuS-.
W. GODD!N Will sell at +. NJ. \ residence on the
north side Of Main between FIRST aud Foushcs.
". GODDIN viii sell at Il NJ. lot on the oast side
Of Twsn,y-;hlrd between Main and Cary streets.
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JOB PRISTING.-We call the attention OF mer-
chants, clerks Of courts, sherifs lawyers railroad
steamship and canal officers and agents, and all others
having orders for printing, to the facilities offered af
the DISPATCH PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT for the
prompt and faithful execution Of all kinds Of JOB
PRINTING. We can furnish at short notice Cards.
Bill-Heads, Heads, Programmes, Ball Tickets,
Blanks, Pamphlets, Tags, Hand-Bills, Catalogues,
Bills Of Fare, Show-Bis, Checks, Drafts, &C., &C.,
SC. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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The PANoRAMA.-ColonelJ Johnston remains
in Richmond another week, and an oppor-
tllnity is thus afforded those who have not at
tended his exhibition at the Metropolitan
Hall to be entertained in most delightful
manner. In addition to the panorama, Colo
mel Johnston's humorous lecture and eXplana-
ton is treat which should not be missed.
But the young folks will be pleased to know
ft!l gifts has not yet been exhausted, and each
evening number will be distributed and at
the matinee everybody is sure of q present.
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PORT OF RICHMOND. JANUARY la, 1872.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Eliza IIancox, Clifford, Norfolk, mcrchan-
disc aud passengers, L. B. Tatun, agent
Steamer Allemarle, Couch, New York, nerchan.
disc and passengers, J. W. Wyatt, agent.
Schooner Eoraho Nichols, Dupuy, New Jersey,
clay. Nonpareil Fire Brick Company.
schooner q. .. Muruey, Murney, Philadelphia,
SAILED.
Steamer Palisade, Nelson, Norfolk, merchandise
and passengers, ". p. Brett, agent.
Schooner Maggie Myers, Baltimore, merchandise,
Curtis & Parker.
Schooner j.. II. Bartlett, Smith, New York ola
DrewTy's Bluff, wood, Curtis & Parker.
CLEARED FOR RICHMOND.
BALTIMORE, January l?.-Schooner William Fra
Zier, Hopkins.
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L. D. srrscr & sos-walking-csnes.

d IT WORRIED VERY WELL, BUT WENT AT HALs-
PRICE TO MAKE RooM FOR Youns.--onr lock-
stitch machine worked very well, but II wentat bali
udce to make room for one Of yours. We arc &c
lighted with the hanse.-sfD. WINTER 70 tbe VI ILL.,
cox a Gfpps Sewing Machine Company.
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BorSD OvER.-Robert Jones (colored),
charged with attempting to rape the person
of Matilda BraXton, was before the Police
Court on Saturday. There was no evidence
whatever of attempted rape, but evidence OF
very indecent and disorderly conduct. The
accused was therefore bound over in the sum
Of $500 for six months.
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COURT OF APPEALs, SATURDAY.--The case
of Price us. Bird, an appeal from the Circuit
Court of Hanover, occupied the court. w.
r. VIM, Esq, spoke in behalf the appellee,
and he will be followed to-day by G. G.
Griswold, Esq, who will conclude the argu,
menf
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Probably the most disappointed man In
tie United States to-day is Brother Harlan,
9; Iowa. Parson NewmaD's indiscreet
friendship wusSoo much for him, and some
Ui Ills little commercial transactions with the
NOBLE red men Of the forest" became TOO
widely known for the prolongation OF his
senatorial career. But Grant will take care
OF hin and see that he is provided with fresh
fields and pastures new Wheeling Regtstsr.
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PROPOSED MILITARY VIsIT.-It is stated
that Captain W. Z. Cameron's company (A)
of Petersburg, propose visiting Richmond Oh
the 22d February. On that occasion the First
regiment will have regimental and dress
parade s..
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SENT ON FOR Observation-Disclosures Robinson
and John Thomas (colored), charged with
entering the rectilying establishment OF John
Z. sedswick and stealing q lot of brass cast
inrs. on or about the 4th day Of January, ap-
reared before the Police Court on Saturday,
and the evidence being sufficiently convict
ipc. the accused were sent on to the grand
iury of the Hastings Court for examine
ton. This court meets Oh Monday, Februa-
w 5th
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CHARGED WITH EXPERIMENTATION Satur-
day one Of the police officers of the city ar
rested young gentleman on the charge OF
embczzling and converting to his own use
Sl10 in money belonging to a firm in this
city with whom he was employed. The case
will probably be investigated by Justice
White to-day.
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PROTESTANT Ep1soorAL SuSDAY-scHooL
UTS1oS.-The Sunday-School Union of the
Diocese of Virginia will meet in Norfolk on
Wednesday night of this week. All the
Episcopal clergy and laity are members Of
this society. Persons who attend and go by
the James River boat will receive return
tickets
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CRUELTY TO AS1MALs.-Gu us Byers (coloredl
was before Justice White on Saturday to
show cause why he should not be fined $50
for cruelty treating a mulesworking to dray
No. 473. As it was his first offence he was
fined only 80. t
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PAGE & Co., Nineteenth and Cary or 7os Grace
street. are selling best Anthracite coal at 50 cents less
than any other dealer, and paying half cost of weigh
Ing at city scales for those that prefer It. Soft coal
and wood at lowest prices.
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wLK1se-cASEs at E. b. SPENCE & sos,s,.

This is the last chance to see the Tour Of Europe
aud Colonel JOHNSTON ut metropolitan Hall. Every
body gets presents.
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TIE Gi:AEiTR FEVER AND IT'S GooD RE-
-rLTs.--On Saturday morning representa-
tive Of the Dispatch, through the courtesy Of
Captain Morrow, assistant superintendent OF
the Richmond and Dauvile railroad, was
transported to the point below Manchester
which has been selected as the headquarters
Of OrQway & Co., contractors for furnishing
the stouc for the State and other Departments
in Washington. There arc in process OF
erection four sheds, to be about 100 feet in
length. One hundred hands are expected to
i,c employed under each one Of these sheds.
The company are grading, and expect c.lr!y
next week TO build railroad to connect with
the Danyille road for their accommodation.
Offices. storcrooms, and other houses for the
accommodation Of the company and It's opc-
r,tivcs, are also in course Of erection. The
stone is already being quarried, and as soon
as arrangements arc completed active opera.
tons will begin. The house formerly occ,'
pied as the Confederate marine headquarters
las been rented by the Danvillc Company rs
depot, and every house in tue vicinity
already commands fabulous prices, and the
scene is said by experienced travellers to
rival California at the outbreak of the gold
fever. Every available house in Manchester
has been rented, and it is almost impossible
oven to obtain board but, If necessary, we
are certain that. like the Broadway omni.
buses, thero will always be room for one
more. We arc under obligations to Captain
Morrow and Messrs. Knowles, johnson,
Harding, Joseph L. Powell, Thompson, and
others, for information obtained, and shall
report the progress Of events Of interest in
this section as they occur.
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HEsRIco COUNTY CoURT.-A few chancery
cases were disposed Of in this court on Satur'
day, but no business of public interest was
transacted
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LOCAL MATTERS.

GRAND LODGE OF kNlCuTs OF PYTHIAs.-
Tits body adjourned on Saturday afternoon
after prolonged session, i'll which large
Gmount Of business Of importance TO the
Order was transa cted. The constitution, by
laws. and rules of order Of the Grand Lodge
and the general laws for the government Of
subordinate lodges, were amended i'll many
respects, aud will be presented to the Su-
preme Lodge in greatly improved form for
approval.
rsst Chancellor w. c. Darlington, of Hines
Lodge. No. Il. was elected u past grand
chancellor. The Grand Chancellor was au-
thorzcd to appoint alternate Representatives
to ihe supreme Lodge Of the World in case
Of the Inability of Past Grand Chancellors
Botanon and Wade TO perform the duties.
The Grand Chancellor announced the fol-
lowing appointments of district deputy
grand chance!iors: l.. l.. Bass, lst district;
William Lovcnstein, cd; W. II. May, Sd;
r. ?. Button, 4th; II. L. Deans, 5th; W.D.
Rice. 7th; Henry BGhmer, Sth. For the 9th
district Norfolk city, there was no appoint
mcnt, the Grand Chancellor residing in that
district. The 1st and I'd districts are COM
posed Of the lodges III Richmond and Alan-
chester; the Sd, Of those III Alexandra and
Fredericksburg the 4th, Of those in Lynch
burg. staunton, and Charlottesville; the 9th,
Of those In Portsmouth aud smithheld the
1th, of those in panvile, Farmvillc, and
Petersburg; and the stf, OF the German
lodges.
Resolutions were passed thanking the
knights In Richmond for courtesies eX-
tended tho visiting Knights during the scs-
sion, tie retiring sotIiceis for faithful dis
charge Of their duties, and the Board OF
Trustees Of pythan Hall for the use Of the
hsn. end com!nending the True HWgh!
(magazine) to the favorable notice Of the
fraternity.
The next session Of the Supreme Lodge
will he held in the city Of Norfolk on the Sd
Tuesday in January, 1878.
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FASHIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.-Latest styles Of
ButerIcks Patterns Just received at the Office Of the
Howe Sewing Machine, s23 Main street. Also, Me
uopolitan for january.
J.F McKEyyBY Agent!
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N. ELLYsoN Co., Advertising Agents, DISPATCH
building, will receive advertisements and have them
inserted III any Journal Of the country at regular
ro{o
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HALL PoBBERY.-The residence Of Mr.. Joel
B. Watkins, No. 311 Grace street, was en-
tered on Saturday night about O'Clock, and
the hat-rack relieved of valuable overcoat.
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ADrERTIsE.-Our merchants seeking trade In any
portion Of the country should advertise In the
papers Of that section. M ELLYsoN & Co. will
take advertisements and have them inserted ut pub
lishers' rates. .
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BEAUTY AND ARr.-This rarc combination can b.
seen daily at the pariors Of our celebrated LEE Gal
lery, s2a Main street. ..st
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They are beautiful and various In color-those
neckties and scarfs at E. B. SPENCE & SONS, 1906
Main street.
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charitable sources-the Peabody fund fur

c1arllaDje SouTceS-tne PeaDOdy 1una luT-
nishilg some assistance.
The school is organized into three classes,
junior, middle, and senior leach class having
at present about thirty pupils), and model
school Of. thirty primary pupils, in which the
members of the senior class have their first
discipline as teachers, under the supervision
and criticism Of their own teachers. The
course of study embraces, in addition to the
common school brdnches, vocal music and
calisthenics throughout the course, Linear
drawing, map drawing, object teaching,
physiology, civil government, physical geo
graphy, botany, natural philosophy, and alge-
bra, with lectures upon The history and
philosophy of education.
The Hampton Normal and AgrieuItu-
y raj Institute.
This institution is likely to become pro-
minent source Of supply for teachers of Co
lored schools, and in other ways to confer
great benefits upon the colored race in Vir-
ginia. It is provided with handsome build
ings and has an excellent farm of 125 acres,
which has been fitted up with every appli-
ance of common and high farming, and offers
to students not only an opportunity to earn
most of their expenses, but gives them prac-
tical ideas Of the highest value, and basis
vi eutUStH Ill CuiudCtcI HuCll uO Otuel >! D
tenn can afford.
From October, 1870, to March, 1871, inclu-
sive, the young men have earned by work
on the farm, 81 ,122.59 and by work for the
school, s605.54; the young women have
during the same time earned by housework,
sG20.35; by sewing in industrial department,
SS47 .64. Total, $2,696.12.
The history of this school is brief. The
farm known as ''Little Scotland" lying on
Hampton creek, was purchased in June, 1867.
Buildings5were erected the following winter.
Students were first admitted in April, 1868.
There are now eighty-tye pupils preparing
to teach, of the average age Of eighteen. The
faculty consists Of seven ladies and three
gentlemen. The pupils are organized into
three classes-junior, middle, and senior.
The first graduating class will be sent out
next June.
There are three departments-the acadenli.
cal, industrial, and agricultural-thoroughly
systematized, and now in most prosperous
condition. The total value Of the property
Of the institution is $4,000, besides funds
guaranteed, not paid In, to the amount Of
$1,000. Active efforts are making to secure 6
large endowment.
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Ifyou fall to sec Colonel JoHEsToS and hear his
songs and get present you are considered out Of
the world. ~ 80 II -, .fsg
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TagspAssiNG.--Moses Taylor (colored),
hack-driycr, was fined 25 by Justice White
on Saturday morning tor trespassing on the
platform Of the Richmond and DanfDls Rail
road Colnpany's depot In this city.
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valuable PRESENTS given to everybody who visits
Metropolitan Hall Barrels Of -four and full sets Of
furniture are given away.
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HENRY BATES, $40 Main street, has Just received
another beautiful lot Of those genuine English
Chevot Shirts. Those In want had better cau early
and make their selection
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Police CouRT, SATURDAY--Justice J. j.
HHnte presidlng.--The following cases were
disposed of:
Bette johnson (colored), charged with
trespassing upon the premises of John Clarke
and creating disturbance. Fined % ana
bound over for three months in $40.
John c. Clarke (colorcd), charged with as
saulting, cursing, and abusing Bette John
son. Discharged.
Thomas Smith (colored), charged with as
saulting and beating Harriet Allen, his wife,
was found guilty and sent to Jail and chain
gang for thirty days.
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ASTRAL O1L-Another supply Of Pratts genuine
non-explosiye astral oil at soc. per gallon. SCoTrs
Drug Store, corner Twenty and Broad streets.
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Peterson's Masasine for February has
been received from Ellyson & Taylor, news
dealers, next to Dispatch office.
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Clothing-E. 3. SPENCE s Son.

Z. B. SPENCE & SoN-Beautiful ncckties ans
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Go, everybody, and see JoHNsToS's Tour Of Eu
rope, and receive handsome gift. No blanks.
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CHRISTMAS VIRGINIA.

..... urEN FEENYY~-A COrlACoENC IL
,....,:,t.}N ND-HtGNlETCENT BALLS, EGG
,..,-. AvrLE-TuDDN.S, FINE WoMEN'
~. ,.rrliLS, &C., &c.-A MkRNi IL :
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never saw the street lamps burn 90 brightly az
they do opposite the WHEELER d WILSON'S cham-
pion sewing machine at IaaI Main street.
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NOTARY PuBLIo.-The Governor has er-
pointed James w. ,Duggins 9 notary pubic
for the county OF Albsmarle. - 80
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The fame of the LEE Gallery Is Worldwide for
fEe pictures and honest prices. ..sa az
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The TnEATRE.-The matinee at the Thea
ire on Saturday afternoon was grand sue
cess. The house was full to overfowing.
Mr. Chanfrau was in fine spirits, and the en-
thusiasm with which he was received 'encou-
ragged him in the play, and his acting was, if
possible, better than on any previous occa-
sion. "Sam" was repeated, and greatly en-
joycd by the very large number of young
ladies and gentlemen who were in attend
ance. At night Mr.. Chanf.au appeared again
in Bob Briefly, the Ticket-of-Leav Man. it
was never before so we'll presented in this
city, and while the audience was not so large
as he deserved, his artistic dramatic persona
ton Of Bob" "quite charmed those Who were
present. Tonight will be presented the Ar
kansas Traveller, with Mr.. Chanfrau as
exit" This is one of his best pieces, and
Will no doubt draw fine house.
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The city Is alive and fun Of curiosity to sec the
Tour Of Europe st the Metropolitan Hall.
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CuAScEEY CouRr OF RIcHMoND-Judge
Ftt.huqh.-The following cases were disposed
of on Saturday:
Mary w. Cahell's executors rs. Seldom and
others. Joseph Allard, Jr, rs. Mitchell
trustee, &c. Orders il these cases dismissins
the same on motion Of the respective plain
tiiTs.
Dawson Us. First National Bank, Rich,
nond. Decree disso.ving injunction and
dlsmissing the bill with costs.
Nelson p.. Friend, &c. Decree referring
the cause to q commissioner for inquiry, ac'
count, ard report.
Joncs's executors vs. sedgwlck, &c. De
cree directing receiver to settle his accounts
before one Of the commissioners OF the court
Williams & Mitchell Us. Reviera and others
Decree dissolving the injunction heretofore
awarded In this cause.
Ayrcs Us. Ayres, sc. Dccree confirming
report of commissioners and making par
tial distribution of the fund.
Hunt rs. Hunt, &c. Decree directing re-
seiyer to invest fund on hand, amply Sc.
cured. and for distribution OF the interest
which has already accrued.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN TIE
R1cHMoNp PosT-OsF1cE JANUARY 10, 1872
Mrs. C. S. Flsgg. -----; Dealer, OIspalch
Office, Richmond,
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=. TIE FIRE SATURDAY. N1GHT.-A few min
utes past ~ 9flock h 1 on Saturday night fire ire
Bank between Ninth and Tenth streets, in a
portion of the store occupied by C. Wend-
liuger. The alarm was turned in promptly
at the new box IL, on Tenth between Main
and Cary streets, and the fremen responded
promptly to the call. A plug stream was
sufficient to cxtingrlish the flames in short
time, though the premises were considerably
damaged ly fire and water. at SO late an
hour it could not be ascertained whether the
property was insured. The fire is supposed
to have originated from the stove-pipe.
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RICHMOND, VA, December 81, 1871.
NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERsHIp.


Charles D. Hiu and Charles r. Skinker, OF the city
Ober, John r. Ohcr. and Robert Ober OF the city Of
Baltimore, In the State Of Maryland, who are there
associated under the firm Of g. Ober d Sons havc
purpose Of conducting GENERAL COMMISSION
AND GROCERY BUSINESS at the old stand OF
HILL SkfNKER. Ei}s .s2z'E Et'-zf 9; i.57EEI
Charles D. Hill and Charles r. Skinker are the
general partners, and Messrs Guotavus 0ber, John
Il. Ober, and Robert Ober, under the firm or G..
ODER & SONS, are special partners.
The firm of2G. OBER & SONS has put into tho
business Of the partnership the sum Of nteen thou
sand dollars (S15, ,ooo). = - =. Esstf f.75F
The partnership begins on the first day Of January
A. d. 1872, and Is to expire on the alst day OF DE-
CHARLES D. HILL, ,,,
CHARLES r. SKTNKER, General
s.a...s, ~ \, GUSTAVUS OBER,5
T. g. JOHN K. ODER, Special,
6a~ ~ ROBERT ODER, -
COMPOSING the firm OF G.. Ober q Sons.
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STATE OF VIRGINIA, CITY OF RICHMOND, IS.
!, CHARLES g. WILLIAMS, notary public for the
city aforesaid In the State Of Virginia, do testify THAI
CHARLES D. HILL this day personally appeared
Messrs. G. ODER q SONS, Of the city Of Baltimore,
in the State Of Maryland, have actually paid into the
frm Of HILL'& SKINkER, of which the afsant ID
general partner, the sum Of fifteen. thousand dol
lnrs {$l5e0Ol, as special partners therein.
Given under my hand this lst day Of January 1877.
IN i-dIw&tlaw5w AZ ,ssf r. - . B ~
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MATTAroSI AND PAMUSKEY STEAM NAv1eA-
TloS CoMrASY.--'Thc first annual meeting oi
tic stockholders Of the Mattaponi and Pa
lnunkey Steam Navigation Company was
held on Saturday afternoon at the Office OF
Mcssrs. Thomas Branch & Co.
G. s. Palmer, Esq, WAS called TO the chair
and Mr.. H. p Taliaferro requested to act as
secretary.
The roll being called, quorum was found
present.
The following directors were selected fol
the ensuing year: Messrs. W. D. Pollard
- Quesenberry, G. 4. Wallace, L. NJ. Mor
rs, I. q. Myers, G. IL. Cunningham, George
s. Palmer, W. II. Allison, =. y. Sublett, L.
j. Bossieux, J. II. Gordon, and John 6
SPOTS.
On motion Of Mr. G. \. Wallace, conf
mittcc Of five yvns appointed By the Chair tt
wait upon the stockholders and others and
solicit additional subscription to tic stock
and 10 use every effort il their power TO raise
the requisite amount to pay the whole debt o.
tho company. The following gentlemen
were appointed McSSrs. Dupuy, Dibrei
Stacy, Gardner. and Jeter.
After the adjournment Of the meeting the
Board Of Directors in session elected ". D
Pollock, Esq, president forthc ensuing year
and G. \. Wallace secretary pro tcmpore.