The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-09-04
letter from Petersburg.
fGorrc>pondepcc of the Richmond Dispatch

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PETERSBURG. September 5, 1872.
The cornerstone Of the German Protest
ant church and school. near the corner OF
Sycamore and Fillmore streets, was laid
this afternoon with appropriate Masonic
and religious exercises. There was n
large congregation in attendance, and
the stand WAS occupied by Rev. T..
\. :. Blogg. who conducted the exer-
| ci>es, and Rev. DR.. j. {. Cranberry, Rev.
Nr. W. W. Bennett, Rev. j. III. Proctor, Rev.
| &. W. Booker. Rev. Thomas Strand of the
Methodist Episcopal Church; Revs. J. f..
| llut>on and j. Is. HutSon, Of the Baptist
Church; and Key. George l.. Pctrie. of the
Washington Street PRESBYTERIAN church, The
| services were begun with the singing of Sun
| dA,-<chool hymns in German by the children,
a ter which prayer was offered by Rev.
| George l.. Petric. \ band of music dis
| courScd appropriate airs in the intervals of
| the exercises. Then followed the address of
| the occasion. which was delivered by Rev.
j. c. CRANBERRY. ID. d.. of Richmond-a feel
| ing. iorcihlc. and eloquent effort. which gave
great satisfaction and pleasure to all who
heard il. The laying Of the cornerstone
with the mystic rites Of the Masonic Order
was then solemny proceeded with, attracting
such n dense crowd to the platform that it
broke down, fortunately doing slight dam
aye, rs it had not far to descend.
The ceremonies have not vet been concluded
They are to include. understand, an adj
dress hy the Rev. DR.. Bennett and the taking
un OF Il collection for the benefit and aid OF
the church.
The list of the premiums Of the hSricu!-
tural Society for the next annual fair, which
begins on he 22d of October, was published
to-day in pamphlet form. The premiums
will amount to about $500. The Executive
| Committee has gone to work with energy,
and will spare no efforts to make the fair
success.
There will be Radical mass meeting ut
the courthouse Tonight, at which Porter
and StowcIl will speak against each other.
dividing time. These worthless have ire
Quentlv been heard in these parts, but they
have never faced each other in discussion.
Heretofore Porter has been carrying every
thing before him on the stump, but Stowell
has rallied lately. and is said TO take pretty
good care OF himself.
It is NJ last announced on authority that
Colonel John r. Popham will open his con-
| cressiona canvass tomorrow night with an
address at the courthouse. The greatest
curiosity is entertained in regard to the posi-
ton he will occupy. 1t is pretty well under
stood that he will make his appeal for sup
port rs Republican having claims to Re
! puhiicaaS: and il he finds greater general
! .;ycr than either Of the two men already
| nominated for the same position it will only
!c on the grounds and for the reason OF his
greater ability and dcccncy.
Last night 4 Kerosene lamp exploded in
| the kitchen of Mr.. John Lyon, on Tabb
| street, causing IN incipicnt cOnllagraton and
| loud alarm OF fire. The flames were put out
| hastily before any damage WAS done.
| Thcrc WAS no insurance OH the barn and
crops OF Mr.. James Collier, the destruction
OF which hy fire Inst night has been pub
lisncd in the DjspGtch.
Nh Preston ROPER. charged with assault
| me the negro Cornelius Carter, who was cut
| IN tie Cn,cutt on the baseball grounds last
week. was examined to-day before the
Mayor. The testimony went to prove that
| hr had struck the negro with hat while the
disturbance Wa* in progress, and ne was
tined SO aud required TO give bond to Ercp
the peace for six mouths in penalty of 2l0o.
Mr.. Frederick \. Anthony, well-known
citizen, WAS stricken down hy apoplcXy
f,,w DAYS ago, aud lies now in Il rcry critical
! and dangerous situation.
| Mr. Robert Roper started to ride out into
the country this AFTERNOON with his wife aud
child in q buggy. The horse became fright
cncd and ran away, throwing out the party.
Mrs. Roper was quite badly hurt, and the
child received some bruises.
| The receipts Of cotton at this port for the
year which ended on the 1st Of September
were 2a,30D bales. 1000 of which were
brought 10 the city in wagons. Al out COCO
i.alcs were from Sou;llsidc Virginia, the rest
from North Carolina. Tbs exports of the
year amount to $4,000 baleS, and the stock
! on band amounts to 500 bales.
The Greeley and Browr Central Club will
meet in Il day or two, mainly to take under
consideration the plan of organization pro-
posed by the Central Committee of the Gree
ley Clubs of Richmond
There is said to be an unusual amount Of
| sickness III the city. ROBIN ADAIR.