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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

CALL AT ALLEN & BROTHERS AND SEE THf
new stvle hats he has just rec, ived
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TIE RICHMOND FRAME STORE, next to the Do
lar Store hrs just received large aud beautiful as
sorment of picture frames, which they are selling
~ reduced prices.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

IlCsTINGs CoURT.-Thls court is still in
session. but is trunsacting no business of
public interest
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

Hdrper's Monthly, Ga'nry, and atlantic
Monthly for May, aud Hdrper'sand Les'ie's
Illustrated Papers for this week, received
from J. 7. Elyson, ncw>-lcaler, lll2 Min
street
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COUNTRY MERCHANTS WILL FIND At 7. WEisI-
GER& Co'sa splendid line Of hats to select from
and MS the goods have been bought for cash they can
offer great inducements to the trade
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

If"A resident of Grace street > will send
lis his namc--not for pubication-we will
insert his communication.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

VISITORS TO THE AGRICULTURAL AND Me-
l&A>IyAL COLLEGE, Governor has ap-
POINTED tie following visitors to the Vir-
,.t:.n A-rcultural and Mechanical College
. >r!h from July /, 1873: Messrs. John T..
i'rha. john Goode, Jr., Joseph Il. Ander-
-'", t. serve three years; Me>srs. W. A.
'"H. l.. NJ. nidball, and Robert
''th"!cy. two years; Harvey Black, ID. {.
'.J.ncttr, and ". Il. Su,bcrlin, one year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

IN all snies Of real estate made bet, ,een TIE 1s Of
January and aoth Of June the ta1es for the pre-
sent year hareto be paid 6yt the y purchaser. On
of the year the tdres hnreto be pal by the seller
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

WHY UAs Soz0DoNT become the staple dcntrfce
OF America? Simply because ii is impossible to
use it, even for week, without pcrceivrg Its hy-
glcnic effect upon the teeth, the gums, and the
hrCaIh.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

SPECIAL ATTENTION Is CALLED TO TILE ADVER-
TIsEMExr of B. II. MoRRlSETTE, undertaken,
de lcr In and repircr of furniture, upholserer &C.,
iIu,, street and Eighth avenue Manchester, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

ALL WHO SAY THEY CANNOT GET PCRE CREAM
should try that maze by ID. COLUMBUS, 3?l Broa'
street II Is pure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

surEENE CouRT or ArrEALs.-Rall's as
signcc. &C., Is. Andes Insurance Company
Partially argued and continued till to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

TIE RICHMOND FRAME STORE, next to the Dol
lar Store. IS selling plcturc-franes one-third less
than they can be bought elsewhere.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

sv1!rlrG.-pr. Taylor coroner. made q
. s..f-'-m examination ot the dead intaut
",H in iar -UlIy between Tenth and
..,',''l uud Gay and Leigh streets day be-
.. yesterday. auh a-cnrtaincd that tie child
.: .r"j. IN Ihr afternoon an inquest was
/, esd tn" jury, Of which Mr.. NJ. W.
..-r. 49, Icrclnau. presented verdict that
IN. rr>rd died from the criminal act of
a,. l"r>on ur prr>ons unknown to the
."l. The jury rccWnmrnl that The author
= should. IN H!oW OF the frequent occu:-
.r. ul iutau';cidc III this city, offer re-
:.l i,rrt discovery Of the perpetrators Of
l.. TtIr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

SPRING OPENING OF ALI. THE LATE STYLES OF
HATS for men aud boys III T. WElSIGER cos.
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".<AwAv AccIpE>T.--A horse attached to
a.-ou &I,ugiur - john Lindsey. n
.s....r .a The Ei,, MARKET. lau away at an
... i.rr Yesterday morning. He started
..H Governor stree, and dashed down
..u ..uj when Hear Iourlc"ntlla wheel
'. n came Oft. and Il small boy who
.. u".s"- was thrown out and badly
.s.- . 4,' dangerously bruised. The horse
Il, .'a.t,-i at the old Market.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

WOODS NORTH CAROLISA NEW ROE HER
RINGS, first of the seasoH,a at
.=.s CHRISTIAN & WHITES,
sl4 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

TIE DOLLAR STORE has just received new and
beautiful assortment Of vases: Gail and examine
hon.
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'oHHI,>Io>EK OF DEEDS The Governor
H. n,"iutcd Nj. i. :. Murray 4 con".i5-
.-r. Vi ,,c.d> for tue State OF Virginia TO
i-..d, III Tennessee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

(HoIcs OF WRE.--Dr. Edwards will
lecture Vt Union Station church Tuesday
e,euiug pext uu =" Ihe Choice OF . Wife"
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SPRING AND SUMNER STYLE OF PEARL CAssI-
MERE HATS Just received at A. A. ALLEN & BRO
TIERS, 1915 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

METHODIST FAlR.--Tho ladies of Union
Station will opeu 'air Monday evening In
the iss,urs.rseH or their church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

DooLEY's YEAST POWDER cannot he eIccllcd for
making light. sweet rolls. biscuits. waiics, corn
bread, &C. 1t Is always ready and reliable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

OuALrIEn.-Mr a. L. BoulWare was &c
miIlcd to practice INV in the supreme Cour
Yesterday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

-JI.NY PCBLlc,--Tbc Governor has ap-
..a'ef +. G. North notary pu;'lle tGr tie
county =! Charlotte.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

JACKsoS'S DINE SALOON AND RESTAURANT,
1921 SMITH STREET.-Opening free lunch TO-DAY
between IL and o'clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

Fou PINE PICTURES, FRAMES, AND HihRoHs
90 n < X. CAMPBELL s Co.'S, Virginia Hall Ninth
street The largest assortment and lowest plices
''A~0' SIX. CAMPBELL & Co.
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YOC ALWAYS GET \ HAT WORTH THE MONEY II
SIMMONS & cos, next DiSDdtch.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

fa& Nh>cHIc !Nro>ToE RELEASED AND Is
.-lGii>yEp. On the Goth OF March last
o. Alexander Livingston alas Alien was
..u u,;orc Police Justice White on the
.r-,. Of being Il" yagrant and suspicious y
s.,r'rr. The evidence on the trial showed
..t 'us- Man. representing himself ASA Mason
.. u uW,n.hcr oi kanawha Lodge. located in
.uYtr>;uu. West Virginia. had obtained
.uary i!om The Masonic funds in this city
ii. ;.p' rri..' ot transient NaSon> in distress.
.. .u,trr 10 a telegram the Master OF the
.-n trom which The reputcd Mason claimed
..ul rrihied t!ut 10 such man WAS known
l. Vicinity. IN" tria! III the time created
.a-a.rr+0'r Interest, and was attended by
.' number OF Masons. The prisoner
Tn 10 jail for thirty days. Yesterday,
term ii imprisonment having expired
.. 't released. and Immediately after WAS
..Gr~'ru hy Detective O'Dwyer on the
."-" ul beng an escaped convict from
, ,Ha>\iir. West Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19
MARINE ISFELIlGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, APRIL IS, 1918.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. ArRIL 10. S73.
sun rscs........... 5:25 M0on stls.. l?:o@
-,,n se,e ........ s3J High tdf... ........ 1905
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

SOFT AND STIFF HATS. Ill shapes and coors, 4
SIMMONS & CO.'S. 11i8 Main.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.-Look at the 4" Il
Select whiskcy sold by VI. u. BLAIR & Co., corner
of Ninth and Main streets. before YOU buy your
stock. They make very large discounts 10 the trade.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

ArIG RUSH FOR SPRING HATS AT SIMMONS &
Co.'S llls Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

ALL THE NEW STYLE STRAW GOODS NOW READ
ut ALIENS. 1918 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

PURE CREAM AND CHOCOLATE CREAM AT ID
COLuMBUs'S. 32t Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

SILK HATs.-FrcSh supply of lightweight Il
SIaiMoSS & Co. :, next UiSpGfch.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19
wrestling Match.

NEW YoRx, April 49, Homer Lane and
John Malone have been matched to wrestle
for S3,000-three square back-falls.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

CLOTHING AND SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER, and
perfect fit guaranteed or no sale, by r. B. SPENCE
& son, 1909 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

Buy YOUR CLOTHING OF +. B. SPENCE & son
merchant tliors. 1890 Main street.
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FINANCIAL.
BY TELEGRArU.l
NEW YORK.

New YORK. April ls.-There was q more cheer
fnl feeling In fnancial circles to-'iay Money firm
ut h@t per cent. Tie highest rate Of sterling was
J73. Gold, Ilsi. state bonds neglected; prices up-
changed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

TIE DOLLAR STORE has just received Il bcanti-
ful patent toeI mirror which they are selling at the
low ur;ce ot on" dollar
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

" A>yrG>r poci'MExr.-Thc following
! 70. tau.a'Ion II ,.Dvcrnor Harrison, Of Nir-
....r. ISSUED il l1>%, ninety years ago. will
nI! wiIh Interest. 1t was Yesterday de-
-lcI in the >c,s.c Library for prGserya-
"i Il, l!is EXcclcney Benjamin Harrison.
~, .,.rc. Governor OF tho Commonwealth
Sd; Virginia
- rEoCLAMATloS.
" #hereas the llon'b.c, the Continental
-rc><, have published their proclamation
.guuc!ng the Signature and ratification o.
ta preliminary articles OF peace between the
- .-d Powers at war, and commanding the
c.'.Irn, ol these United states to cease from
any igrthrr i'-tr!itits against his Britanic
'lj~-,s ami h.> subjects, both by sea and
'r5. | 1l.r l..r.ciorc thought III, by and
a.,a ',.-u .yicc of the Council Of State, TO
..-.... ...., rily proclamation hereby enjoinin"
" J.. nuth civil aud military, together
.. aul every Other person nl every
aui denomination within this Com
E. .n".'fA il 10 rIy due obedience 10 tue SAID
",i.pa "! Congress.
"t'Ifru aIrr my hand and the seal OF
.., 'ruimoMWcaith, =, Richmond, in the
''1n'I Chamber, Tue twenty-tirst day OF
b@.i', IL the yrar i oar Lord 1883, and
'"'cA'h al Tx Commonwealth.
"BENJANIS HARRISON.
" \!gHsT: Arch't Bar, Clerk OF Council"
.c -! on The proclamation il il almost
i p..;".l t.ats Of pre'eIYatQn aud the coat
q. '.s.'s o: lao Statr can be plainly seen and
''..', - ;ac back 0! the docuGa1t are tho
"9!"', Peace Proclamation"
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"LoTOs OUNCE" HATS-SOMETHISG ENTIRELY
new-rGr young gentlemen. ut ALIENS.
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GARDNER rr,x,.,rsurp AND
HooK-ASD-LADDsR TRUCK
EQUIPMENT.
- ,,,,,. ,,,,,,rpf,ryoS FROM FIRE,

General Wade Hampton says:
- The GARDNER FfnE-ExTiSGCisitEa hss nI
b.,rtv .unruyal and rcccmmendt tts Stnerni lntIS-
ic,i5n "A q safe and eftcacious pFo!e;uoa asa,nss
,h. rIsS of Ore Fhe great benefits u has eonLesssS
in saving property justify the eonaaeaee etoSse
In ts."
Send FOR descriptive circular
- THoM Al &. PR EAJQs seHsfsSa, d, asssasa 1Ssssa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

PURE CREAM, 81 FER GALLON, AT ID. COLUM
BUss, S2l Broad street.
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BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. April ls.--Yirginia 6's, old, az: con-
soils, So. West Virginia's, 10. Bid to-day.
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SILK HATS FROM 81 TO 80 AT ALIENS, 1916 Nail
Sfr
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TIE DOLLAR STORE IS selling genuine mccr
shaum pipe for or c dollar.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
SUPREME LODGE.
FINAL SUSPENSION OF THE GRAND I.oDG r
OF PENNSYLvANlA

In the Supreme Lodge Of the World on
Thursday night, the Committee Of the Whole
having had the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19
RICHMOND FRAME WORKS,
I'LL

r.. RICHMOND FRAME WORKS,
Virginia Hall,
keep the lsSest stocks OF frames ano p'etI'e'
- south Of Baltimore
at wholesale and retail.
80 The trade supplied.
:. h. CAMpEELL & Co,
----r- Virginia Hall. Ninth street.
OPENING AT VIRGINIA HALL BEAUTIFUL cHho-
MOS and pas,cl paintings. Something entirely new
I. s. IL. CAMPBELL & Co.
"' PrstBnoKE SHIRTS. PEMBROKE SHIRTS
-r--- made TO order BY
Ell SPENCE ( SON,
Merchant Tailors,
1900 Main street
APPLES ORANGES. 80, .,,.,
A fresh supply srst received by
.-..-.<a, MOORE 8 &ooDsoNs. -
: an an ,s --s~ - s07 Ssyeuta s1sss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

CENTRAL CRooUET CLUB.-The Grand Gen.
trail Croquet Club will inaugurate the ad-
vent of yernal spiing with :.ppropriate,l les
tiyities at Duval Park next Tuesday. This
club is practcins for IL mucl-same OF
croquet with the Rising STR, the crack club
of the SOltnsjde.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19
THE MoDoCs.
HOsTILITIEs COMMENCED,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.-GenpraI Scho-
field concludes dispatch to General Gillem
as follows: II suppose you have force
enough to destroy the outlaws, Unless they
succeed in eillding you. Nothing short OF
their prompt and sure destruction will sat
isfy the ends'of justice or meet the cxpecta.
tions Of the Government" :,...
WAsHISGros, April 1S.-General Sherman
has received the following dispatch from
General Schofield, dated April 18th: ".No
news from General Gilem since the 18th in
slant; but hope to hear Of decisive action
this evening. All available troops are ready
to move if the next reports make it nece<-
sary. and / will 90 to the front if my pre-
sence is deemed desirable"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-19

OPENING AT VIRGINIA HALL BEAUTIFUL cHRo-
MOS and paste paintings. Some;ning entlreiy new
! s h CAMPBELL & co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26

4 NEW THEcRY.-Dr. SAMUEL A. MUD, of
Baltimore, in an article in the Sun telling
people how to guard against contagious and
infectious diseases, says: E
Undoubted proofs from experience and
observation have taught me that the germ
Of all spreading infections common to mum
kind resides in human affluvia, and man is
the victim of his own neglect. When once
this germ is. generated it reacts or ferments
with all such matter whenever it comes in
contact, under favorable conditions Of mois-
ture and temperature" ... 49,. -.
This agrees with the teachings Of many
other physicians so far as it applies to the
cholera. " #@ '. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26
- OPEN JUNE !, 1873


This fayorite and celebrated WATERING
PLACE win offer additional attractions this season.
Among other improvements there has been ADDED
an elegant and spacious ballroom, adjoining tile
larlor; the parlor has been enlarged ana improved,
and the proximity Of the TWO renders each easily
accessible. 1t will be kept In style not surpassed
anywhere in Virginia. 3 ; ~. 81. =.
The waters of these special springs either cure or
greatly relieve most cases OF scrofuia, lnciplent
consumption, chronic bronchitis, chronic iaryngi-
It's, chronic pneumonia, CHRONIC dyspepsia, chrome
dl arrhGa, chronic dysenery: They are also great
value in those affections which are peculiar 70 tne
female constitution, and an appetizer tonic ana
general restorative, they are perhaps unriSa'eo
Professor j. S. DAVIS, of University Of Virginia.
The proprietor will have provided for the lawns
and bathroom hrst-class Band OF MUSIC, anu IN
general all the sources of amusement anu ~ ~
usually found at oar best summer rcS0rlS w " -
the command of the guests &C "kOChbhiDoE
ALUM The place is within eleven 10 thirteen ZEE
hours of Richmond Washington, Baltimore, etc.
by rail- all In daylight Passengers leave tne cars oi
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Goshen oep3t
aud new and elegant stage-coaches, passing fapiaiy
over a smooth and level road OF only cight mics
set down the visitors at the Springs to tea. ~
49, JAMES A. FRAZIER, Proprietor:
Persons making use OF the grounds, &C. OF the
Springs and NOT stopping at my hotel, Will OK
charged half nv regular rates.
'The Rockbrldge water Is for sale by FURCELL
LADD & CO., Richmonds and GEORGE NJ. MIC
INrIRE, Charlottesville. s,.,,t,- 80, -
descriptive pamphlets sent free on application;
my 2e-t1y2 t!. s't'rs 's'F'Af4t's !. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26

BUTLER FOR GovERNoR.-' Time at last
makes all things even." Louisiana consents
to social equality between whites and me-
groes, and Massachusetts, agrees to take Ben
BUTLER for Governor. 1t would be difficult
10 determine which of the two States has
been most disgraced.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26
MILLBORO' HOUSE
- ~. 81. ..-.- AND ..# .H#
CRYSTAL CHALTBEA sfklN y .
e. WILL BE OPEN TO VISITORS JUNE l, 1873.

This desirable SUMNER RESORT is situated In
Bath county, Va. Immediately on the line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and Is therefore az
eessible from all points Pas engers GET on mere 20
west, and TO Rockbridge Alum. Lexington, jordan
Alum, and Natural Bridge east; fine stages leaving
+ In addition to the comfortable building already
here, large and WELL ARRANGED HOTEL IS
lust being completed and neatly furnished which
travelling public, and limited number OF
boarders. - --.sE - -, ,v,,uy
The surrounding scenery Is beautiful ana WHEY
the situation being nearly the highest Oh uie
peake and Ohio railr,nd. ,e,r,,, ssed
=. a ta n Posts, and eiegraphc facilities ut the
place. a. d,ross
fof '"'''iei p'' r. l.. YARBROUGH.
e.. ., ,,r a-5 .-seSr astssel Proprietor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26

.MHE 4E Al NC sPBINGs,
s THE line OF THE
,eHEs IPEAKEsAsD OHIO RAiLRoADs
e - HaEIf UoUNTY. VA, Ii

win be opened for The reception Of y1ators onsthe
FIRST OEJJNE with accoipm olnfi0ns Tor TEeEE
iyryDnEp rERsoyS They are accessible by the
CHESAPEAKE aud Ohio railroad fron, Covfngton
depot dffeen miles fine turnpike Of easy grades,
II, fine order passing In full view Of The celebrated
AlRJMg ssHiIhs Ss Sna th svsiAe RlkIcEsT
Passengers ~ mail train from the east arrive at
Covington at p. M. =
Visitors for the Springs by these tFaius remain
over night at Covington. -
Passengers BY mall trains from the, west arrive at
CovingtGn at 7:2o Am fNttftf'aa :. ~ =. ~
express traips from the east arrive at A. III.
Stages and other vehicles for the Springs, leave
Covtngton every morning.
Trains stop twenty minutes at Coyfngton for
Breakfast and Supper. Two hotels, with ample ac-
Communications. ..s =,
is engaged for the season. ana the usual fachifles Tor
amusement and recreation provided. - ~ :;
Descriptive pamphlets can be had OF Mes5rs. FUR
CELL, LADD & 60, Richmond, or OF the Agent at
the Springs. ;I.stE .!gr8..a II tg1. ~ ;,
Terms: Board-sa per day, SEQ per month; chill
dren and colored servants half price; ~
q Nj. H. HOUSTON, M. d., resident physician. j
: INV 27-eodtjya =, 81, b. NJ. tQUARLES. Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-26
A Gas-Tax.


We ought 10 have said before now snat
The CITY Council acted wisely and justly on
-Mendav In repeating the odicus tax upon :
sas and waterpipcs. It was the most uhps.
and most indefensible tax that was ever
authorized In Richmond, we suppose Is:
It would be easy TO effect the purpose
which the Council had in view In passing
,he ordinance without putting unnecessary
burthens upon the class least able 70 bear
them. The city last year made e6,2eo, 200
cubic feet of gas. The receipts from gas
amounted to about $3.50, GOO. That Is to saw,
that whilst there was over sixty-six millions
of cubic feet Of gas made, only fifty millions
were paid for-the price being 70 per tnou-
sand cabic feet. Those OF us who burn
gas not only paid for what we used In our
houses, but we also paid the entire cost Of
Lighting up the city. If the city had paid for
the sixteen and two-thirds millions of cubic
feet Of gas which was consumed in her lamps
/, would have cost her fifty thousand dollars.
We know, then, that the gas-consumersp paid
tax of fifty thousand dollars last year
which ought to have fallen equally upon
all the taxpayers Of the city. It follows,
also, that one-fourth of the money i the
gas-users pay for gas which they innocentIy
suppose to be consumed In their own houses
is really paid for gas burned in the city
lamps. The man who pays thirty dollars a
year for gas pays seven dollars and a half of
it for lighting the streets and public build
ings, &c. The man who pays one hundred
dollars year for gas, as many do, pays a tax
Of twenty five dollars which is not paid at
all by non-consumers of gas. The man who
pays twelve hundred dollars year for gas,
as some few do, pays annually three hun
dred dollars more of taxes than his neigh
hors who do not take gas. ~ - =
# But since Sl50, 600 pays the whole expense
of the gas-works, it is evident that the cost
Of gas is only s2.25 per thousand cubic feet.
Thus, sixty-six and two-thirds millions Of
cubic feet Of gas at 1926 per thousand cubic
feet would come to sl50,000. Let the city
pay for her own gas, and our gas.bils would
be reduced by one-iourth. The cost Of light.
ing the city's lamps would then fall upon all
taxpayers in due proportion. Each man
B, would pay what he ought to pay, and each
gas.consusner would save one-fourth of what
he now pays for gas. So. 1....t5 -. d,
The Council undertook to remedy the
evil of making gas consumers pay for light
ing the streets, but in their endeayors to do
justice they were guilty of still greater injus-
tice. Whenever they shall take notion
again TO make all classes pay for the gas used
by the city, let them cause the bills for that
gas to be made out against the city aud paid
out Of her treasury. A tax of 123 cents on
the 800 worth of property will do it. We
do not insist upon such change. We only
point it out as one which would involve no
Injustice to any class of taxpayers. =.