The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-03-30
MANCHESTER ITEMS.

POLICE CoURT-Justicei ChileS. S.-Rebccca
Cunningham, who robbed Mrs. Caudle and
Mrs. johnson, on Third street, of various
articles and fed to Danvillc, was arrested by
Sergeant Harrington, of that place, and de
livered to Captain Lipscombe, of our police
She was sentenced to receive twenty-five
stripes, which punishment was administered
by the Chief of Police. She was also
ordered TO return to her former home in
Hanover county. ..5.,tte
Captain Lipscombe desires to express the
highest opinion of the ability and punctu-
atty of the Danville authorities. ...a,
Mary Fisher (colored), for chickcn-stealing,
received five stripes.
t. F. Jones, for repeated drunkenness,
was sentenced to Jail for ten days.
The QUARRY TRouBLEs.-Every one seems
rather reticent with regard to this matter.
Our reporter not only visited the seat of war
hut attempted to interview various parties,
but met with rather Indifferent success. 1t
was rumored that Major Walker had been
appointed assistant superintendent Of the
works, but the report lacks confirmation.
It is certain, however, that petition was in
circulation among the Republican members
of the Legislature and other prominent
Radicals for the removal of Mr. Smith, the
present superintendent, and was confident
" asserted, that Major Walker, would have
the appointment. We learn that the commit
tee sent to Washington to demand the rein
statement of Major Walker consisted of
Judge Alfred Morton, P, Fogerty, and
aeolored man, name unknown. There will
possibly Il. be by to-day! some fresh develop
ments. = -......-...-.------- - -.
SUNDAY-ScHooI CONFERENCE.-The, various
delegates to the. Middle District, Baptist
Sunday-school Convention and Dcacons'
Meeting, which includes Manchester church,
left on Yesterday. The sessions is expectcdto
continue until Tuesday. Efforts are being
made to have the next session held in MAN.
chester.
u VARIOUS ITEMs..-During the present month
our county clerk has granted permits to two
white and four cclorcd couples to marry
the smallest number in one month for seYe-
rai years.. -.s: ttEa2 e~E%4'j tt's .ss'se
We have been advised Of no change in the
religious services. "a t-s,+seisA
We trust our citizens viii not forget the
public meeting at the county courthouse on
Tuesday night IFi4 eg:ayL LlisJsF
The board of county supervisors are now
in session at the county courthouse. Thus
far no business mas 4Deen transacted OF pup
lie interest. ;tJ{ ..Gsilt:ssg - - I,.t.
rhe semi-annlal parade of the Alerts will
take place on Monday, on which day we will
publish programme Of exercises. .{ 2.a
The fishermen and trap owners on the
southside, are busily engaged In making pre-
for nnIunusal haul of fish this
spring. 1.t,s,g ..','> = :.
The Manchester market is at this time
daily, supplied with an .unusal variety of
necessaries and luxlirtes. : :. .e5s s.stzI!
Past Grand Henry A. Jordan has been
selected as asTepEesentatfvet eto the Grand Ledge
l. q. @. II. from Stuart Lodge. p. GA.
Knnrr IS alternate. Ssi3t y.;. .sEs,lf.ss- a..
= Good Fridky ;Ras apprep lately q cbssryed
by the congregation worshipping ct The
Meade Memorial church.
should the present beautiful weather con.