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lCITY NEWS.
The United States vs.. Rush Burgess,
s. Als COLLECTOR Of Internal Revenue.

This case, from the peculiar circumstan.
ces surrounding it, and the character of the
defendant, has created, for several days
past, considerable comment among the
friends of both Mr.. Burgess and Colonel
o. T. Beard, who is supposed to be at
the foundation of this prosecution.
Mr.. Burgess appeared before Commis-
sioner Isaac ID. Shields this morning, who,
urged by Mr.. Burgess, proceeded with the
examination in opposition to the request of
Bingham. who stated that several import
ant witnesses were absent. The commits
sionerinformed Bingham, who is a clerk of
Beard & Co., wholesale liquor dealers Of
this city, that he would hear the witnesses
present, and if necessary would continue it
to hear farther evidence.
| Bingham, the principal witness, who
swore out the warrant, was examined, and
in substance alleged that during the month
Of September, with the exception Of two or
three days, j. j. johnson was absent from
the city, and that he gauged no spirits in
Richmond during his absence. The warrant
charges Burgess with having approved John
sons account as internal revenue gauger
for services said to have been rendered
when he was actually absent from his post
Of duty. From Bingham's testimony it
appeared he kneao very little of his own
knowledge, but asserted he was prepared
to prove by other witnesses the allegations
set forth in the complaint.
Mr.. Valentine Brown, clerk for Brown,
Pemberton & Co., knew nothing of the
case. He had been in the habit Of seeing
j. j. johnson nearly every day, but
missed him from the city some time during
that month.
Richard Brown, of Brown, Pemberton
& Co., merchants of Cary street, knows
Collector Burgess and Gauger johnson
does not know anything Of the absence of
johnson during September, being absent
himself; knows nothing Of the case di-
rectly or indirectly. 1.-The general repu-
tation of Mr.. Burgess both as man and
officer is good.o
George w. Fleck, being sworn, said:
81 am United States gauger for this
district, and was one in September, 1873 (;
know both Burgess and Johnson-the
former collector and the latter gauger of
internal revenue. Do not know Johnson
was absent from the state in September;
but did not see him from the lst until
about the 25th of that month. Know
nothing Of Burgess signing Johnson's pay
account for September"
Captain Burr was next examined, but
his testimony elected no fact other than all
papers pertaining to the matter in question
passed through his (Burr's) hands and
were certified to by him, and then signed
by Burgess. -H
Several other witnesses were examined,
but. nothing of an important nature was |
brought out. Mr.. Burgess asked what the
prosecution desired to prove, but was not
informed.
At halfpast three o'clock recess of
ten minutes was taken.
On re-assembling, the court adjourned
until Thursday next, when the examina-
tion will be continued.
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SPAIN.

madrid, December 9.---The minister
Of war reports that the reserve recently
called out numbers 46, 900 men.
Details of the bombardment Of Cartagena
show that the principal damage was to
buildings within the walls. The forts and
batteries are almost intact. The insurgents
are strengthening their works and arma-
ment. lisas eal'asp 500 f'ss
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VERSAILLES, December 9.-The Bazaine
trial is drawing to a close. 1t is probable
that judgement will be given tomorrow.
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WILLIAM s. ARCHER was tried at
Savannah, Georgia, December 9Th, for
robbing the mail and found guilty. Ac-
cused was arrested by special postoffice
agent John Frey.
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LONDON, December ga dense fog
hangs over this city. At this hour y p.
lm.) it is as dark as night. Locomotion is
slow and hazardous. e8sar I.
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re,s AT CoST!l
~H. MUCORMIG X, lIAM
AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MER-
.d3tH CHANT, I414 MAIN STREET. -

On consignment, large and desirable stock
OF FURNIrURE,g gCROCKBRY, GLASSWARE
DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS NOTIONS, CLOTH
NC, &c.,Ygs ~
would respectfully call the attention of the
citizens of Richmond and public generally, to
this large and varied stock of the above named
goods, embracing as it does nearly every article
to be found in a welLstocked house. The most
of these goods have been purchased since the
great financial crisis at greatly reduced prices,
which enables me to offer to the trade and con-
sumers at private sale. greater inducements
than can be found elsewhere in the CITY,
AUCTION SALES DAILY.
Consignments solicited. Out door sales
promptly attended to.
ssoc4 3at4 Auctioneer and Com. Merchant.
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DEpARTuRE OF STEAMSHIPS.
FOR NEW YORK. srfEfR

THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S elegant side-wheel steamship wYA-
NOKE. Captain CoucH, will sail on FRIDAY,
December 18th. at 10 o'clock a. m.
Freight received until Q O'Clock a. m.
On and after November ], ships will leave
Norfolk at O'Clock p. m. during the winter.
Through bills of ladng signed and goods for
wardedw with dispatch toall points--North, South
east and West. Close connections made with Gu.
nard line for foreign ports.
I Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
Eare............s... ........,..............sl 90
Eteerage. e.................. ................ 90
Round Trip Tickets. s........................ 40 co
For freight OF passage, apply to
|ns .aHs GEO. W. ALLEN & CO.,
de s-st Company's Wharf. Rockets
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GERMANY.

= ROTTERDAM, December Sit is be-
lieved that the steamer KONG Wilhelm,
from New York for Bremen, will float
after being further ightened. iis
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PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, December 9.-Sull's
tar works at Fort Breeze have been de-
stroyed by fire. s.
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TEMPERATURE.-The following is the
range of the thermometer at Captain O.
f. Johnston's bookstore, 9lS Main street !:
6 a. m. 43; ga. m. A; IL m. SO; 3p. m.
"a
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FINE SETS OF FURS, SILK HATS AND
CAPS, the thing for Christmas or New Years
present, at greatly reduced prices, to be had at
Aliens 1916 Main street.
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FURs, HATS AND CAPS in great varie-
ty at Aliens. 1916 Main street.
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If YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY buy
your holiday hats at Aliens.
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JUDICIAL DECISION. Judge Guigon,
Of the hustings court. has decided that
when a man is sentenced to undergo a
term of Imprisonment for an offence within
the police Justices jurisdiction he has nc
power to release him afterwards, and di-
rected the sergeant hereafter TO obey no
directions to such effect. sstites #s
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CHRISTMAS Toys, wholesale and retail,
PHILIP WEBER, 1919 Main street, has the largest
stock Of Toys in the city. Cali early and get
your Christmas supplies. Also, manufacturer
of Willow Ware, Willow Baskets. Cane Chairs,
and Settees.
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WINTER STYLE SILK HATS at 81, So,
s6 and 81 at Aliens.
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". II. PERKINS.
e. NJ. cARpozo

sI- CHURCH COMMITTEES TAKE
NOTICE.-GAS FIXTURES and CHANDE-
LIERs, ,REBRONZED and REPAfRED-made
to look as good as newly
~ DANIEL O,DONNEI4L,
ap eff S1S Broad Street.
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Go TO ALIENS HAT STORE, 1916
Main street, for bargains.
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OFFICIAL.
CIrY COLLECTORS OFFICE,
Rrnunnrn Nov Doth llJ2 =

Ad1E2Na CITY COLLEOTOR'S OFFICE, p
3ea glls RIcHMoND, Nov. 2sth, 1873. IS
rTNHIS OFFICE WILL BE OPENED DAILY
i from Q o'clock a. m, to 8 o'clock p. m.
from ths 18TH to the slst DAY OF DECEMBER
inclusive, for the purpose of receiving from any
person who has already paid onehalf only Of
the city taxes charged to him the remaining
half: and that
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Cry CoUNCIL.--A meeting of this
body was held Yesterday.
The grading of Venable street was
authorized, and permits issued for the erec-
ton of number of frame tenemeats.
Mr.. Straus, from the committee for the
relief of the poor, submitted a report OF
operations for week ending December 9th,
as to supplying outdoor poor, number oi
inmates Of Alms-house, &C., &c.
Mr.. Straus, from the committee on
finance, submitted report recommending
an annual appropriation of 81 900 to the
First regiment, beginning with 1874; also
that certain sums of money named be re-
funded to parties enormously taxed. The
attention of the committee has been direct
ed to the greatly increased expenses attend-
ant upon the discharge of the duties of
coroner, amounting as per estimate OBJ
tanned from the auditor. from January %
to November Z, 1878, to $1,6lS.10, and
they recommend that committee be ap-
pointed on behalf of the council to lay
before the state Legislature the passage Of
a law diminishing the fees of this office.
Adopted.
The salary of the president Of the board
Of health, was fixed at 81 900 per year.
Mr.. Hall, from the committee on elec-
tons, reported that the late election had
cost the city $3,7S1.
The matter OF the reception of certified
checks by the city treasurer, was referred
to the committee on finance.
@. U. Williams resigned as member of
the council.
A communication from Mayor Kelley,
I'll. X. Ellyson, S. M. Rosenbaum and W..
O. Mayo, on the part of the Richmond
relief association, setting forth the objects
of the organization and soliciting the CO.
operation of the council in aid of the poor,
was referred to the committee for relief of
poor.
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QUALIFIED Edward Cummings quail
lied to-day in the hustings court as jailor
for the city of Richmond; also, Rev.
Frederick Bickel as minister Of the
Gospel, to solemnize the rights of matri-
nanny. Il !. L u ~
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1 HUsTINGs CoURT.--The following busi-
ness was transacted in this court to-day
In the case of James III. Breeden, the
judge overruled the motion for new trial
made several days ago, and sentenced the
accused to the penitentiary for five years,
in accordance with the verdict rendered by
the jury when the said Breeden was tried.
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D~ FOUND-The best place to have
FAMILY WASHING done. at washer women
prices, Is at the RICHMOND AND MAN
CHESTER LAUNDRY, NO. SIG Broad street,
between Eighth and Ninth streets. del-Sm
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PERsoNAL.-Bshop James Gibbons,
of the Catholic church, has returned to the
city after several weeks absence in the
South,
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WASHINGTON.
CongressionaI.

WASHINGTON. December 8-Senme.
Mr.. Alcorn introduced bill to provide
for the, construction Of leyees on the
Mississippi river. Referred to committee
on levees.
Mr. Hamilton. of Texas, introduced a
bill to erect public building at Austin,
Texas. Referred to committee on public
buildings and grounds. rae
Hoase.-The salary bill is being dis
cussed.
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CHURCH CELEBRATION THE festival
Of the immaculate conception was celebra-
ted in the different Catholic. churches of
the city Yesterday. On the 9Th of Decem-
Der, 1854, Pope Plus TX defined it as
dogma of faith Of the Catholic church,
since which time the festival has been cele-
brated with great feryor.
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SENT ON.-Captain Edward McNulty
was brought before United States Commis.
sioner Atkins this morning on the charge
OF stealing $3.50 in postage stamps, the
property of the United States government,
and upon waving an examination was sent
on to the grand jury Of the United States
circuit court. Bail was allowed the ac-
cused in the sum of $500.
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& WASHINGTON, December 9.-The
senate Yesterday confirmed the nomination
of VS.. Lurty, for United States district
attorney for the Western district of Vir-
ginia, and w. L. Fernald collector, of in-
ternal revenue for the Fourth Virginia dis
trict Ia gi ,huckgsf Fgfhia ssfllei
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TEN PER CENT.

will be added to the amount Of said remaining
half OF the tax charged in every case where the
party assessed shall fail to pay said remaining
half within the time so lmited.'' -
~But In case any person having failed to pay
in the MONTH OF JUNE one-half of the city
taxes due from such person, shall fail to pay the
whole thereof on or before the slST DAY OF
DECEMBER, there shall be added
sa,it F TWENTY PER CENT.
upon the amount of tax SO rernaining DUE"
The collector respectfully callsthe attention
Of those parties who have so repeatedly promised
to settle their bills tother than the halfpaid
bills), and on which he has been go lenient,
that should he now fail to call on them by the
10TH OF DECEMBER, and they fail to pay
during the month of December, that he will be
compelled under the duties of his office to collect
in JANUARY BY LEVY. with the additional
TWENTY PER CENT.
IA Ii JOHN F. REaNAuLT,
de lin Collector.
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PERSONAL ENCOUNTER. About three
and half O'Clock this evening, a mis-
understanding occurred between Messrs.
w. Thomas Anderson and W. III. Zim.
norman, IN front of the latter's store.
resulting in blows and the collection of a
crowd of sight-seers. No serious damage
but cOw-skin in prospective.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
ASSEMBLY HALL.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
MONDAY. DECEMBER 10TH, 1873.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON
RIP VAN wINKLE

Reserved seats, sl.50 Admission, ST.
Sale OF seats commences Wednesday morning
December 10th, at Woodhouse & Parhams book
store, 1905 Main street. de a-6t
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DENTAL. CoNvENTIoN.-This body
assembled to-day in regular session and
was called to order by the president, DR..
Thackston.
The following gentlemen were elected
members of the association, viz: @. M.
Wilson of Sussex, Jos. Woodward of Rich
mond, d. b. Gardner of Farmville, W. E..
Norris Of Charlottesville.
DR.. S. M. Sheppard was elected an hon.
orary member.
The report Of the executive committee
was read and adopted.
And the time Of the convention for the
morning session was occupied in a scien-
tifc discussion Of tooth.pulling in the
varied aspects.
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SPECIAL COURT OF APPEALs.-The
following business was transacted in this
court to-day:
Wallace VS.. Bowman ;motion to require
Of the plaintiff in error a new bond. Con-
tinued till tomorrow. aas58i W.
Davis vs.. Hancock partly argued by
Major Daniel for appellant, and Wood
Bouldn, jr., for appellees, and continued
till tomorrow.
The courtwlll continue calling its docket
tomorrow.
NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT JUDGE
AND ATToRNEY.-It is said upon the
authority of a gentleman Just returned
from Washington, that the President on
yesterday sent to the Senate the names of
Hon. John s.. Millson, of Norfolk, to be
United States district judge, and Hon.
James Lyons, of this city, to be district
attorney, for the Eastern district of Vir-
ginia, but afterwards, for some reason as
yetunexplained, they were soon after with
drawn. ,sse4t, ~ - -.
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS. The
case of Yancey's executor VS.. Wigganter
and ais, discussed by the appellant.
Haunstein's heirs VS.. Sands petition
refused to judgment Of the circuit court
of Richmond. sHi .t,s a'iFi la1
Durrett VS.. Davis, guardian; partly
argued by William Green, esq.,, for appel
liant, and continued till tomorrow.
PERsoNaT, RESPONSIVENESS, ALo,,4 49,,
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LITERARY NOTICES

ST.. NICHOLAS FOR DEogNBER.-The second
number of Scribner's beautiful new magazine
for the young is already before us, and is as
bright and full of good things as the first issue
in fact, it contains more matter and pictures by
eight additional pages. St. Nicholas cannot fail
to rank at once the first of the periodicals for
children and young folks 1t is just what such
magazine should be in every respect; daintily
beautiful in its Typography and illustrations,
while its reading matter Is pure, fresh, and en-
tertaining, without the least faint of sensation
alism, which, of all things, is to be avoided 10
childrens' literature. We cannot begin to emu.
merate all the good things in this number !;
but the names of a few of the contributors
will suffice TO show what treasures it must con-
tain Among these are Celia Thaxter, Rebecca
Harding Davis, Margaret Eytinge, Marion
Douglass, Donald J. Mitchell, Frank r. Stock
ton, J. s. Stacy and an old friend under new
name, Observation-Disclosures besides many others
equally good. The former readers of Hearth
and Home" will be delighted to find again their
old friend, "The Little School Ma'am," in the
editress. who is just the right one in the right
place. 1900 4
Price SO per year. Published by Scribner &
Co., New York.
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THERE are augmenting signs of the
"silver lining" The number of manufac-
tories that are shutting down or running on
short time grows fewer and fewer, while
the number of those which are keeping
everything in motion is steadily increasing.
The banks, too, are gradually gaining in
strength while, among other compensa-
tons OF the depression, we have cheaper
goods and lower rents. In view of the fact
that there is more money, more abundance
and prosperity with greater resources, in the
country to-day than at any time in its pre-
vious history, it is perhaps wonder that
brighter skies have not already appeared.
The banks want to guard against one thing,
and that is, not to become "hoardingv in
situations themselves. The people have
largely trusted the banks all over the coun-
try, and particularly here in Richmond.
and now they acaat TO trust the people.
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OUR MONITORS

A Washington correspondent states that
old naval officers who have seen active ser
vice in our iron-clads, even before thew
We're brought to the present state Of eff
cheney, declare, without hesitation, that
one oil our monitors could sink Spanish
man'oi-war in close contest in few
minutes. Our monitors have but little
hull visible--only eighteen inches above
the water line-and are practically inyul-
nerable, and oven the part exposed couId
be still further protected if deemed necessa.
ry BY means Of tenders. A Spaniard could
OF course decline fight by running away
from the monitor. and the latter not being
built for speed, could not make success.
iul pursuit; but, after action should be
eommencediand the two vessels should get
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AGRICULTURAL lmrLEMENTs.
The WATT PLOW
CONTINUES TRIUMPHANT.

I
NO CHOKING when bright and SIN Doth NO
LABOR TO the plowman /; ONE.THIRD LESS
DRAUGHT to the team thorough BURIAL. of
weeds, grass, &c. ! great STRENGTH, tiurabil'
ity and economy in its use, and complete pull
verization of the soil.
nave, within the past eighteen months
made great improvements in the WATT PLOW.
and can, with greater confidence than ever,
recommend 1t to the farming community every
where GE1,RGE w A Tr
Premiums received during the last three
weeks of October, 1873 :gsss
Virginia and North Carolina Fair, October y,
lS73-All first premiums awarded on
Plows. Tested in a sandy loan, weeds,
&C., four to six feet high.
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, October
14-All premiums awarded on Flows.
Piedmont Agricultural Fair Culpeper O. H..
October A-AIl premiums awarded on
Flows. Tested in hard and stiff elay
soil, not plowed since the war and covered
with running briers. The WATT PLOw
run seven inches deep.
Virginia State Fair, Richmond, October 2s--All
the premiums on each size, right and left
hand. Also four special premiums Tested
in heavy sodded and pipe-clay soil. ~
Western North Carolina Fair Salisbury. Octo
Der 7-Highest premium.
Darlington, South Carolina, Fair, October 10
Highest premium. rEEfgqYss 4 zss
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SOME idea of the practical benefits
arising from the operations of the signal
service bureau may be formed from the
TACT, as shown by the annual report of
Its chief, which has just been published,
that its weather predictions have proved
correct in nearly eighty per cent. of the
observations taken; and that in addition
to the great maritime and commercial
value of its system OF cautionary signals,
in many localities farming and other
agricultural operations are conducted
almost exclusively with reference to the
atmospheric conditions announced in the
reports as probable" to occur.
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offer for sale the following goods for cash, OF
by weekly or monthly payments. For cheap
ness, quality, and variety, second to none in the
market; for accommodation, SURPRISING any
1900 Autograph and Steel Engravings; Chro-
mos, newest in the market; Oil Paintings
Looking Glasses, in great variety; Photograph
Frames, large assortment. Frames of all de-
scriptions made at the shortest notice. A large
stock of Picture and Looking Glass Mouldings
always on hand, sold cheap, by the foot or man
ufactured. Special contracts made for large
orders and dealers. Clocks, Bibles, Window
Shades, Carpets, Rugs, Mating, On Cloths,
Walnut Extension Tables, and other goods.
Parties in want of any of the above articles
will consult their own interest by giving me a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
1e 20 '73-Sm WILLIAM DAFFRON.
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CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILROAD


On and after october ee, 1878. the PASsEN.
GER TRAINS will run as follows.
,ursrur.pn
,.,4 nAt ~. N,LeaVes hicnmond $50 "A. M
aany except sunday, connecting with W. @
va. M. y ". ). railroad at Gordonsville and
on al ana arrives at linton at lO;o(
r. N. .
,o LArhEsS IhAlN'-Leayes Richmond at
1900 r. M, daily except Saturday, connecting
~ uon'Yiiie WIN W. y. va M. q ef' >. X. H.
-. ~ anu southwest ana arrives
,a.-.o. on .. Guy :. M next aay' steamer
,ea.es Huntington on arrivai OF the train, and
Gives az oihcinhau at O'CLOCK next morning.
Is 'iaiil Stops between Richmond and
mnie sulphur only at Junction dordonsville,
ona.,o''es'nie' Slauhtoh, ioshen, Milboro
''lu oovlngloh. 8si sisi5G
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.--Leayes Rich
mond at 445 p. NJ, daily except Sunday, and
arrives at GOrdonsyille at 6.3O p. M