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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

An EXTINCT RACE.-With the growth OF
modern society the race of wits has become
extinct or nearly so. The appearance OF
real wit at London dinncr-tabie would cX-
cite rs much sensation as the appearance of Il
bustard in Piccadilly. There are no Lut-
trells or Sydney Smiths to be found in the
United Kingdom at the present moment, and
it is curious to speculate on the causes
which have frightened them away. The in
creased dimensions Of the London world are
generally supposed to have drowned indi-
viduality and led to a deterioration Of all
that made society pleasant few years ago.
Nor can there be any doubt that i'll the vast
mob which now throngs to London during
the season only the rich and boisterous at
tract attention by glitter and noise, while the
more refined intellects that once exercised an
influence over social gatherings are either
lost in the crowd or shun it altogether. But
added to this is the fact that society has
lost its leaders Not only are the wits gone,
but those who fostcred them have departed
too. And then, again, the world itself las
to great extent lost its good spirits. A pre-
ternatural solelnnity peryades all classes from
the peer to the peasant. Nowhere is this
more apparent than in the House Of Com
mons as at present constituted. Since Lord
Palmerston's death it has scarcely been known
to smile. Mr.. Bernal Osborne may OCCASION
ally try to raise laugh, but it is evidently
uphill work, and nobody but the Spectator
has ever been able to discover much humor
in Mr. Gladstone. Whether this state Of At
fairs is permanent or temporary it is hard to
say. Some are ofopinion that merelya cloud
j. passing over us, while others, equally con-
1ident, maintain that the sun of our joy GUS
ness has set for ever. Let lis hope that Il .
former view is correct. Our only hope lies
in the impossibility Of our appearance be-
coming much more detected without excl
ting even our own amusement.-PGH Mall
Enzpife
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

A CoSGREssloSA AL BLUSDE2.-Doth Houses
of Congress passed the apportionment bill
with a big blundcr i'll it. The bill refers 10
the first section Of the fourteenth amend
nent, instead of the second section, III pro-
yiding that for the cause stated III that
amendment any Of the States should be de-
priycd of a portion of their representation in
I,norrccs
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M. Louis Kossnth states in the Hungarian

NJ. Louis Kossuth states in the Hungarian
paper, the Magyar UJsay, that he was cured
of govt in the head by visiting the grotto Of
Monsummano, near Pistoga, in Tuscany,
which has for the last thirty years had 8 local
reputation for curing persons afflicted with
rheumatism and kindred diseases. hossuth
believes that the effect produced must bc due
to some electromagnetic agency.
Z The Utah House of Delegates have unani-
mously repudiated the Governors veto the
admission act.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

We testify that the author of the following
was, as he claims herein to have been, GAL
liant soldier in the late war:
For the Dispatch.
Dishonesty Worse than Defeat and
Death.
NIcssrs. Editors,-I have watched with
deep interest your noble fight for the honor
and Glory Of the Old Dominion. There are
doubtless many like myself who cheeriully
volunteered to defend the soil of Virginia for
four years who would never have raised all
arm in her defence if they had supposed that
in live Years after the war her own Legisla-
tllre world have sought to inflict upon her a
dishonor far worse than defeat and death.
We fought for 4 State that all her sisters de-
lighted to honor. When defeat came--a de-
feat saddcr 10 me than the death of every re-
lativc. and friend on earth--l was greatly
conlforted by the thought that honor had
been preserved, and on going North few
weeks after the surrender was not ashamed
to hold up my head and say am Virginlan
But if this State were to repudiate, should
be ashamed to go beyond her borders, as
should feel myself forever disgraced
The course pursued by the press generally
of the State is most encouraging and hopeful
for the future. A corps Of high-ninded,
honorable editors is the greatest blessing
imaginable to State where the people give
law. May you, gentlemen, write up to high
honor and position those i'll our present lie
gislature who have stood for the honor and
honesty of Virginia.
Poverty is no excuse for dishonesty. God
has so arranged the moral world that no man,
however poor, shall be forced to do dis.
honest act individuals have often erred
arickedly upon this subject.
Before you say you cant pay" you must
show that you have used all the means. You
must show that you have used the utmost in.
dustry and economy. An honest debtor can
always satisfy 4 far-minded and honest crcdi-
tor that his failure to meet his engagements
is no fault of his, and hence no disparage.
ment of him. Always pay as far as you can
and as soon as you can. A Poor MAN.
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me- CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS.

W. CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS
MATING,
RUGS, MATS,
DRUGGET,
WINDOW SHADES,
LACE and MUSLIN CURTAINS,
SIEETINGS,
PILLOW-CASIN6,
BLANKETS,
QUILTS,
COMFORTS, ut
LEVY BROTHERS,
1913 and 1915 Main street.
Look at our Coo. and 81 KID GLOVES. iaN
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a. CLoAks, EMBROIDERED AND

BRAIDED sACQUES,
WATER-PROOF CLOAkS,
LACK MER1NO SHAWLS,
Handsome STRIPED SHAWLS AZ o. sold Mt - ~
the beginning Of the season;
SMALL SHAWLS 1T 75c. would be cheap atsi'
Heavy BLACK and WHITE PLAID sHA" Ls ~
s. would be 4 bargain At $3.50;
Handsome BROCIiE SHAWLS;
suAWLs at 81, sl.ts, $50, and Sat
LEVY BROTHERS.,
1913 and 1215 Main street.
IISBLEACHED KNITTING COTTON at Soc
nouud: COTTON YARNS, all numbers. "a"
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CoRRECT1oS.-Our Petersburg correspond
emf, in letter which did not come to hand
in due time, says: 81 am requested to deny
the report recently communicated of family
difficulty between Captain William Pinch
beck, of Dinwidde, and his wife and son.
The report was wholly unfoundcd, no such
disturbance having taken place. Captain
Pinchbeck has not left his home at all, and
his family relations are what they should be-"
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T. r. PRICE & CO.,
In accordance with their usual custom ~ us 'e"'''
will sell upon their rear counter .s
MANY VERY DECIDED BARGAINS
IN FALL and WINTER POPLISS Also goods i's
!, adie, and Misses suited Tor carly spring.
These goods are desirable In every rsepccs an''
sold TO reduce stock.
VIII nc included in the lot,
BIACK MOHAIRS and ALPAols-ai"A!'' !" i'
quest.
Also, some fine Jobs In Tar
LINENS, TABLE DAMAsh:. NAPhlNe' 49, "'
housekeeping purposes
Their stock IL fresh aud attractive, being k9p' W
all the time.
just opened, by steamers and express,
LADIES' and GENTLEa1EN's KID GLo7Is'Se'
best; u. ,u.
LACE and LINEN COLLARS and SETS
MOURNING Wells aud COLLARS,
BLANKETS,
FLANNELs, ..
BROWN and BLEAoHEo esiies''
sHEETlNGS,
DIAPERS,
r. r.. PRICE + Co.
a.. 49, 1iOi Main street
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THE COUNTY JUDGEs.-We arc pleased to
SEQ that some of the most influential papers
in the State concur with us in arguing earn
estly against any such inroad upon our pre-
sent Judiciary system as will depreciate the
position or cmolumcnt Of the county judges.
Norfolk Journal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02
NJ WALKING SUITS FOR GIRLS,

MI WALKING SUITS FOR GIRLS,
marked down from twenty-five to thirty-lYe per
cent below cost every suit to be sold at some price
Now for cheap, neat, and comfortable outdoor SUI"
for your little girls. Complete suits at $780, e. s''
and ST.. Must be seen to be fully appreciated.
LEVY BROTHERS,
1913 and 1915 Main street.
Look at tho large HOSEf-COMB or BRIDAL
QUILTS at Sl.3S, the cheapest goods over oHef""
n 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

BALMoR' AL.--Rcv. John A. Broadus, D.
D., in a letter giving some account Of his ira
wells in Scotland, says:
81 am able to give the information, de-
rived from educated persons in the vicinity,
that the name Balmoral has its second and
third syllables pronounced like the word
moral.'
John Mitchell told u, as much several years
ago.
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SrprEBI.

AT his residence, In Chesterfield cnnnty, vi, Fef-
r,lary Ist at twenty minutes to j O'Clock a. H.,
ELIJAH BKUAfAfAEL, In the seventy fourth year
from his residence. The friends and acqnafDtahces
Of the family are respectfully Invited 10 attend
On the morning 1st Of February. at The resi-
dcnce Of hts son, E.B. Danforsi, ON Clay between
Henry and Stnft, streets, PHILIP T.DUNFORD,
formerly of Cumberland county, IN the severity.
eighth year Of his age =
His funeral will take place TO-DAY Eiday) at
the house of bis son, Il. u. Dunforh.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

The bill removing political disabilities In
Kansas was passed in the House Yesterday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

Us LACE Gu RTAINS AND CUR
TAIN LACES.-We offer some elegant LACE CUR
TAINS at extremely low prices NOTTINGHAM
LACE for curtains. ut 2oc. worth SIC. per yard;
NOTTINGHAM LACEs for curtains from zee. to
81 per yard: CORNICES and BANDS for curtains;
= large assortment OF WINDOW SHADES, at
LEVY BROTHERS,
1913 and 1915 Main street.
KID GLOVES at coo. and 81 per pair. jaoo
G5- MERINO SHIRTS and DRAWERS
for men, women, and children;
COTTON and WOOL HOSE, SOCKS, and
GLOVES;
BUCK, DOGSKIN, and KID GLOVES;
Gents DOUBLE-STITCuED KID GLOVES at
sl.5O per pair.
A large stock Of
BREAKFAST eHAWLS,
SONTAGS.
HOODS,
NUBIAS,
COMFORTS,
WRISTLETS, and
LEGGINS or CATERS,
all 10 he sold ut closing-out prices, at
LEVY BROTHERS,
1918 and 1915 Nau street
Look at our soc. and 81 KID GLOVES. ta'o
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NE JANUARY, 1871.

GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
cOLORED AND BLACK DRESS GOODS
LINENS, &C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

We testify that the author of the following
was, as he Claims herein to have been, GAL
liant soldier in the late war:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-02

. y,onoities in case Of school s,1perintenaents
a pe,I trustees falling to perform their duties
s ee came upas unfinished business s and the tine
motion to reconsider the vote by Wnlcn sle
plnopt Tay agreed to was riectcd-ayes' 70;
noes 20. -.---'se -~---~--- -.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
A Tribute to Col P. C. Rutherford.

GRAVE STowN, Tenn, Jan. IL, 1872.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: Please make
room in your paper for the following:
At a meeting of Snoderly Lodge, No
321, +. and a, NJ, held in the Masonic
Hall at Gravestown, Tennessee, Deem
Der 81, 1871, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Supreme
Grand Master of the Universe to take from
our midst our Brother and Secretary, P.
G. Rutherford, who was much loved and
highly esteemed by all who knew him, a
true and worthy Brother of the mystic
tie, whose loss we deeply deplore, and to
whose memory We now offer our last
tribute of respect, meekly bowling to the
DEGREES of our Grand Master therefore,
Be it Resolved, That in the loss of
Brother Rutherford our Lodge has lost one
of our most worthy and devoted members,
the community highly respected and up
right citizen his widowed mother, his
brothers and sisters a much loved, and
loving son and brother but we trust and
believe that our loss is his eternal gain.
ReSoLUed, That we all cordially unite
in coincidence and sympathy with the be-
reaved relatives and friends of the deceas-
ed Brother, and refer them to that God
whose ears are ever open to the cries of the
distressed and afflicted of earth, and who
hath promised to dry up the orphans
tears.
ResoLved, That in token of our respect
for his memory, we will wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
An Unexpected Compliment.

The following touching testimonial,
which we give verbatim, is not the product
of the gifted Speaker of the Senate, but
comes from the classical pen of Wood
ward:
The Knoxville CHRONICLE of last Fri
day morning, Radical sheet, published
and run in the interest of the Naragan-
sean chief, takes small wheif at us for
giving a statement in last weeks issue of
the Enterprise, of the murder of General
John H. Morgan. 1t has not been our
course to refer to past incidents of the war,
but this being a fit subject and coming
from a reliable source, we did so.
The CHRONICLE should not throw stones
from glass house. 1t is, however, very
natural for men coming from the North,
carpet-bag in hand to be somewhat imper-
tinent. Such is the character Of the SUBJ
jects of King William.-Stceet'oater En-
terpriSe. Eff ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19

THE NEW YORK OYSTER TRADE.-The
New York Journal of Commerce is show
ing how the oyster trade of New york is
done, where the bivalves come from, etc.
1t says;
Nearly $50 sailing vessels are employ
ed, with crews averaging in the aggre-
gate 700 seamen, and handling millions of
bushels of oysters per annum. There are
now moored at the wharves in this city
nearly sixty barges, lay boats, as they
are called, costing from $4,000 to $4,000
each.
The trade requires peculiar and delicate
perception. The expert who catches the
oysters in his hand, we are told, taps them
over the eye with the but end of the knife
to make them insensible, and then shat
tiers their stony lips to take their lives,
knows as soon as he takes them from the
pile where they came from, how old they
are, whether they are from Delaware,
Princes bay, City Island, or have grown
under the dashing waves of Rockaway.
He knows, too, whether they will open
good.
The wholesale dealers at this port have
over three million dollars invested i'll the
oyster trade, and receive OH an average.
two million five hundred thousand bush
els of oysters per annum."
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
FOREIGN NEWS BIZ THE CABLE.
miscellaneous and Washington News.
FOR EICN.
MEXICAN REVOLUTIONISTs QUARREL.
LING.
Both sides sure OF Success

New YORK, Jan. ia Mexican dispatch
states that there is great rejoicing at Matamorac
over the successes of the government forces
who have captured, besides Oaxaca, the city
of San Loui Potosi.
Five thousand government troops are under
orders to march to tho frontier.
hgnas CCltientes and Slacatras are favorable
TO the government.
At Matamoras the Notifications are being
strengthened
Many timid inhabitants have fed to theAmer-
lean side of the river, under apprehensions of
siege by the revolutionists.
General Querrogs, a rebel Mexican comman-
der, stated on the 10th inst, that he was conf
dent of ultimate success, as the wealthy and in
fuential party of the country will aid the rev.
olutioniSts against Jaurez as soon as there is a
prospect of success. He claims that the church
interest favor the revolutions; he also says, a
centralized Government is necessary in Mexico.
He has plenty of men, but lacks arms and am
munition, which he hopes to obtain from the
United States. He is anxious to abtaiu quasi
recognition from the United States Government
and to enlist sympathy from the American peo-
pie. He expects soon to control the Rio Grande
frontier and stop future Indian raids. He will
soon send commissioner to Washington who
will satisfy the American Government
Cortina is still recognized as General in the
service of Juarez, who is using dictatorial
powers.
The revolutionary chiefs are quarrelling
among themselves. The government General
Rochelle was killed and the revolutionary Cen
eral ROchdale was wounded in the battle at San
Matteo.
Annexation fever is prevalent among the
people. All politicians are opposing the scheme
of Foreigners that in American protectorate lies
only the safety of Mexico.
The government declines sending Ministers
to the United States, from Spain, Germany and
Italy on account of the expense.
The study of the English language is becom-
ing general among the youths here
Failures of merchants manufactures and
miners are reported,
General Rochdal, who has two hundred and
fifty men, is rapidly marching on San Louis, in
order to save that city from the revolutionists.
He will theh proceed TO the Rio Grande
CRY OF MEXICO, Jan. lO.-The Jusrists
occupied Oaxaca on the 4th.
Inc Dlazlsts are retiring towards Puerto Gel
Angel, whence they will embark for Mata-
moras, where they will attempt to revive the
waning revolution, the backbone of which has
been broken.
The government gains strength whereas the
revolutionists lack concert.
MADRID, Jan. 1s-The Ministry have sd
dressed circular to the Governors of tho pro-
vinces diractiho the suppression of the organiza-
tons connected with the Internationalists.
LEAvENwoRTH, Jan.-At the annual meeting
of the Kansas and Missouri Associated Press
the old officers were reelected. Six dailies died
during the year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
HON z NEWS.
Fire at VIcksburg.

CHICAGO, Jan. 18.-Monday's session of thu
Council was disper sed by mob. The fire reg
ulations seem to be tho motives for the dis
orders.
A Club to aid in the reelection of Grant, ha!
been organized in Boston.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IS.-Y Yesterday the fac.
tions still maintained their parliamentary fight
The militia and police still protect the approach
to the capitol.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Rev. John ]. Tingler
An, formerly of New Orleans and st. Louis
died this morning at the ST Johns College
Brooklyn.
A Columbia dispatch states that the Union
Trust Company, beside assuming the debt Of
South Carolina, on the basis of fifty cents on
the dollar, also settles the Indebtedness of South
Carolina to the present financial agent .H
NEW YORK, Jan. 18-Stokes was brought
into court IN close carriage. The defense ask
ed postponement until next Wednesday,
which was allowed.
The run on tho Third Avenue Saving Bank
continues. About 100000 have been paid
out,
1t is said that the pressure of freight accom-.
n,odations by the Pacific Railroad blockade will
compel the charter of another vessel via Aspin-
wall
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 18.-John Y. Childs, s
well known engraver, was found dead in hi
bed, from an overdose of laudnum.
The city is very quiet
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 18.-The Legislature ballot
ed Intellectually to-day, and holds caucus to-
night to agree upon a candidate.
MOBILE, Jan. 18.-Tickets for the round trip
will be sold by the Mobile and Ohio railroad
and the Mobile and Montgomery railroad to
partie: attending the Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows at Mobile on the fourth proximO.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 18.-The California
assembly struck the words white and male from
the attorney act.
The gambling license meets considerable
favor
General Corona, a Juarist, is preparing to at
tack Mazlatan. All Oaxaca and Turrettero are
IN possession of the Jaurists.
COLUMBIA, Jan. 18-The Railroad Commit
tee of the House directed the purpose of the bill
as abolishing the discrimination in charge for
passengers and freights over the Ohio Rail
road.
ST. Louis, Jan. 18.-The Railroad Conven
aon elected Thomas Allen, President, Albert
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THE NEW YORK TIMES.
Daily, Semi Weekly and Weekly

This journal is now thoroughly identified with the
greatest political necessity Of the hour-uncompromis-
ing warfare against all kinds of corruption whether in
national or local government. For years past the
TIMES has been exposing the demoralzing schemes Of
sefinterested politicians and its recent warfare upon
the Tammany Democrats has been received with uni
versal approval 1t has adhered to the pledge given
in its original prospectus than twenty years ago.
that the public should be truly represented and their
interests faithfully guarded through its columns. Its
record has been pure and honorable and the highest
aim of its propretors is to render it and
worthy past history and of the confidence which
the public repose in it. Two out of three of the orgi
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public questions They purpose that the TIMES shall
continue to keep clear of all and unworthy in
uences and elques, and aim to represent the great
body of the public, distinguished from all personal
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and is free to speak the truth all subjects and about
ailmen It's greatly increased circulation throughout
the country adds to its power and nuenceIt will con-
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The utmost will be devoted to gathering poli-
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The NEW YORK TIMES is pre-emineniIy family
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THE PASSIVE PoLICY.-The Democrats
tonight seem disposed in their caucus,
which was held in the House hall, to ad-
here to the passive policy, so far as Nation.
al politics were concerned. No movement
looking to any coalition or conference for
the National Convention was made, and
the proceedings, which were brief, were
confined to the questions before Congress,
and especially the repeal of the income
tax and a revenue tariff, both of which
were favored, but without positive vote.
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