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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

COMMISSION OF LUNAcY ORDERED.-Marga-
ret Tucker was arrested Saturday upon q
charge of felony and confined in the First
station-house, but it having been represented
to the Police Justice that she was insane, he
her committed to Jail J ye terday morning to
await the examination Of commission of
lnnacy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

CuRAToRs OF HAMPTON NORMAL ACADEMY.
The Governor, under the act of Assembly
approved March 10, 1872, has appointed the
following curators of the fund Of the Hanp-
ton Normal and Agricultural College: o.
Nj. Dorman, Thomas Tabb, William Thorn
ton, james FL. Holmes, and Cesar Perkins.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

TEMPERANCE LEcrURE.-Right Rev. j.
Gibbons will deliver one of his interesting
lectures at st. Peters cathedral on Sunday
night next. The subject which has been
selected is Temperance-Its Benefits and
Advantages" The cathedral will doubtless
be well attended on SO interesting an occa-
oion
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN TIE
PosT-O OFFICE JANUARY 20.-Rev. j. Peterkin,
D. D., Richmond, Va; Messrs. Rowlett s.
Tanner, Petersburg, Va; Mrs. Maria +.
Chalkley, 1906 franklin street, Richmond;
Captain Robert f. Morris. care Charles S.
Morris, Richmond; Mrs. Walter Harrison,
Richmond, Va; G. 81. Page, Nineteenth and
Cary streets, Richmond, Va; one letter no
address.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

GRAcE-STREEr BAPTIST CHURCH.-At the
communion on Sunday sixteen members
were received, eleven of whom were bap-
tized by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Wilson, on
Saturday night. The meetings at this church
are increasing in interest, and will be con-
tinued every night this week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

AN ADDITION TO TIE STATE LlBRARY.-A
life.size portrait of Judge Abel p. Upshur,
the property of Mrs. Samuel H. Cornick. has
been placed in the State library for exhibit
ton, but upon condition that it shall be re-
moved when the owner so desires.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

PARTICULAR NoTICE.-We are now closing ou'
large assortment OF fancy worsted goods ol the H.
test and most beautiful patterns, embracing ladies'
opera hoods chlldren's capes aud hoods ut 'c each
worth Sl5O elsewhere. Give us call, ana see foI
vourselres THE DOLLAR STORE,
corner Ninth and Main streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

MANY OF TIE LARGEST ADVERTISERS IN TIE
country make all their contracts with newspapers
through the Advertising Agency of GEORGE T.
RowELL & Co, No. al Park Row, New York. Their
facilities for the transaction OF til" business are mol
cxcced by those of any similar establishment Ill
tha world.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

THE DOLLAR STORE HAS JUST RECEIVED A
large and beautiful assortment of chldrcns embr0i-
dered merino caps and bonnets, which they are SELL
ing at the low price Of one dollar We say that
they surpass anything we have ever seen for the
money. Don't forget the place.
THE DOLLAR STORE.
corner Of Ninth aud Main streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

GRAND Lopez OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-
Most of the delegates to the Grand Lodge of
Knights of pythias will leave here for Nor
folk ct 2:30 this afternoon. Tickets can be
procured OF Il. r. Walker, 1926 Main street.
Fare, 1915. Return ticketsiWlll be furnished
by the Grand Scribe In Norfolk. sts@s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
MANCHESTER ITEMS.

OFFICERS ELEcTED.-At- o meeting Of the
Baptist Sabbath school, Sunday afternoon,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing term Superint dent, De. L.R. Chiles;
Assistant Superintendent 3. D. Hogan !;
Secretary, s. q. Woodfn; Treasurer, a. Y.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

NJ. ELLYsoN & Co., Advertising Agents, DIsPArCB
building, will receive advertisements and have them
inserted in any journal Of she country at regular
r,tp
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

PARDoNED.-1'he Governor has pardoned
James 2. Strouf, convicted in the County
Court of Wythe at the November term
QS7O) of house-brealiing, and sentenced to
five years imprisonment ip the penitentiary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

TAKING PICTURES IN CLOUDY AND RAINY
WEArIIER.-Whilc most of our stores were doing
literally nothing OIL Saturday, REEs Co., from all
appearances. were doing rushing business. Taking
advantage of the dull day, we brought our little ones
to have their pictures taken, and had to walt some
two hours for our turn. isuStrates the fact that
good work and reasonable prices Is tho secret OF sue
cess. We wish them well, and recommend our
patrons TO their gallery, on Main near Ninth street.
There we can say truly, you will get good photo
graph.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

CLOVER HILL LUMP CoAL.-Ths superior bit'l-
mnous crate COAL heretofore scarce. the subscriber
can now deliver In limited quantities TO consumers
j. 3. WATKINS.
I'LL Main street. and Ninth and Cary streets
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

HUsTINes CouRT.-This court was in ses-
sion yesterday, but transacted no business OF
public interest. The jury was adjourned
until tomorrow. The court will be engaged
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
9itl1montl 1isl'attl1,

aE- THE CIRCULATION OF THE DIS
eATCH Is LARGER THAN THE CONFINED
CIRCULATION OF ALI THE OTHER DAILY
NEWSPAPERS OF THE CITY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

ADvERTIsE.-Our merchants seeking trade In any
portion of the country should advertise In the
papers of that section. n. ELLYsoN co. viii
take advertisements and have them inserted at pub
lisharSi rnfpR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

MISSES WHITE FUR sAcQuEs-vERY HAND
SOME and stylish, and at q barghin-at Z. WEisIGEi
G. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

OvERcoATs IN GREAT VARIETY, AT Low PRICES
for sale by E. b. SPENCE h Son, 1900 Main street
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NOTARY PUBLIC APPOINTED. Arthur s. Sc
gar has been appointed notary public at
Hampton, in Elizabeth City county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

NJ l2.-FOR RENT. for the present e.
lrrl. a FARM uf EIGHTY ACRES, on Ill
t'' thalits city road, thrcc miles from rn"ud.
N';' ny ~ q -turero"m tr"od staud). all ncces-
s1tt "ut-h"u>C.. Twelve ACRES In wood: balance
,.ralvi. Possession immediately: ar will sell at 4
hr-rin NM. Il. POLK & CO.
Real Estat" Agents aud hucti0nt4rs.
IA lG-crdlI No. lllg Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

FROM J. #. ELLysoN, 1112 Main street, we
have Frank Lesiie's LddYS Magazine and
Godey's Lndys Book for February.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

HAVE YOUR SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER, AN
thereby get perfect it, by f. p. SPENCE & son.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

PEMBROKE SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. AND PER
FEET fit Guaranteed by L. s. SPENCE & SON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

P. WEIsIGER & Co. ARE SELLING THEIR ENTIR
stock of furs at reduced prices
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

FINE FRENCH PRUNEs, for eating and cooking
only twenty-five cents per pound. ut PIZZINI's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

STATE FUNDs.-The amount of money In
The State treasury yesterday was 81 $780, :
30S.S2.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

FINE FIGS, IN bags, at fifteen cents per pound BY
the bag, or five pounds for one dollar, at PE:zINI's
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

VALENTINES FOR SALE WHOLESALE AT PUB
LISTERS lowest prices by J. Il. EtLYsoS, lll2 Mail
street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

DATEsl DATES !-Anotlcr supply Of fresh date
five pounds for fifty cents, ut FIzzINl's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
ItM BEER DEALERS,

WU) .00N FEET SEASONED 5-S
rio, ,,,,, SD'C CANADA SYCAMORE, supe-
nrr 4S,f Oooos feet seasoned ~ Canada syca-
JTn, r"pS[l"r qualify also, large STICK White
ury untp PET aEinnt. Cherry. Maple, Ash, HEX
iitn,,aA, naA, nhinglc5, i.aths Ali kinds Of Building
GS". E t%geiher With large stock Of Glazed in
IL ~ n!Has and Doors. cheaper than anywhere ciae
'- ne c!!y. TRUMAN A. PARKER & co. '', >'-0
dealers Ii Lumaer, Glazed Windows,
C Doors and Blinis
is !l-am ''"n1 rhth 10 slxth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

t'OR RENT. the southern one of those Ga
iwn new EEItk DWELLINGS on west ILL
'u's oi Thirr. street, Gamble, Hin. now just COM
I'hl. Rent very reasonable.
WE. ROBINS, Agent,
" i>-3t unlcu Bank stree! hv r,Isiuu-llcllsr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

I.'UK K T. L We have for rent erra:s
L ERiCk IDl ST, fourteen rooms; also. Esa;I
COTTAGE House. seven rUUms, ON one of The
ru.t desirable bids In Richmond
VIII sell some oi the best houses in Richmond,
C3rtp. j. AMBLEE SMITH 4 BROTHER.
Attorneys AT Law.
N L...i 'rpAt Ia .ill I,nnk Il fri,Ia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

i,OR RENT. that large FACTORY @:
4 "n Cary near Fifteenth street recently oc- FL
rIpi"d hl +. II. Smith, Jr.
JAMES NJ. TAYLOR & son.
n ls-1t Ncnl L.tair Acemls aud AMciinmrcrs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

GO TO PIzzINI'S and get some Of those nic'
oranGes-selling very low.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
FURNITURE. DC.

TRANK HELFERT has removed tom
IL 143I Main street, where he Is enabled to ~
EItTIRNITIIRE. esr,ecIaily In the line of 7E'
CHAIS, which he can sell for eit Hts
Also, CHAMBER SUITS Ali kinds 9I sJM EEa-
NITURE made 70 order. particularly 4. a. N1,ns
SION TABLES oc s-'elu s'-,An
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
MULES, HORSES. &c

JUST ARRIV ED, THiRTi-A
- EIGHT EXTRA FINE YOU n G SMTA
MULES broke and unbroke; price from wv
sl4O up. Also. 4 lot of FINE HORSES. ssQzlasb
Soi:le of the mules slxtccR hands hish Apply
at nay stahes, on Franklin between Eighteenth mud
Nineteenth streets. EDMOND BUSSlEUA.
il l.-eod8t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

MONUMENTAL CnURcH.-Rey. Dallas Tucker
of Christ church (EpiscopaD, ofiiciated ut tht
Monumental OH Sunday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

SWEET ORANGES AT THIRTY CENTS PER DOZEN
mt PIZZISI'S,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

FASHIONABLE HATS AT p. WErslGER & Co.'S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

N.rhNTED INMEDIATELN. THREE
W IGNpHFDlisNDS tot CUT toED-WOOD.
Liberal wares lmid. Appl! to
NrppS & Roy Nl.I. Real Estate Agents.
corner Seventh and Hull streets, Manchester.
lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

WANTED. FIFTY CuLnRED MINERS
W for ~" New Lisbon Coal Mines IN ohio
Hh w.l'.- paid. This Ia; + IL work with III" liani
t'.r ! -"nt out about the 9Th ut January. For full
particulars apply ~ "ncetn
!. I. JISTlS. Labor Agcrt,
'ilr No. q Fifteenth street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

u-ANrEp. EMPLOYMENT, bya Young
W rrqD IN wholesale or retail establishment
-. he rri,,! have steady employment for years.
+, rnrA far moderate salary: can furnish firSi-
81, r,s,rcnrc.: VIII Kuto The country it required.
..,r,y,l an, where as an agent. Address {. l.. NJ.
-a EI,gutund DiSpGicA. in ?l-5t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

( AME TO MY PLACE. during gFssss:ssss
Y Aris;mas, dark red hcifcr about twcl, sGss1.-
months Old. The owner win come forward. prove
properly. pay Cl.lrgt.s. an take her away.
\. l.. BRADLEY Hull street
near Richmond aud Petersburg railroad,
" .l-ti~ Manchester. Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

WANTED. to rent to a professional man
" or 10 Young gentlemen for lodging, two very
desirable ROOMS. with front entrance from street,
r. The first flour Of the new dwelling on east Grace
s,r.ct hrtwr"u second aud Jhir.'. Suprlitu win
ga light and airy D. R; " NM.
IA .1-N. on premises or IL Aail Hicct'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

REDUCTION IN FuRs AT z. WEIsIGER s Co.'S.
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EssSE. SrR,aYEn. &c.

N>T. OH coming out Of st. Peters Cathe-
II drai. on Sunday morning, SEaLSkIN
GLOVE. lined with red fWIn"l, and palm of hand
maze 81 huckskin. The finder will please leave 1t
- his "tcr. In .-lt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

LWK RENT. BRICK DWELLING at a.
1 n" southwest corner Of Clay and Second III
.fT"rt,. c"utiiHiug eight rooms aui kitchen with
two r"om-. JAMES NJ. TAYLOR & son,
/, ...-t Ernt E.tAie AEcmts aud Nmctlnncers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

I'll KTNps OF JOB WORE NEATLY
A Exy1TTTED AT TIE DIsPATch fsLs1'
MH-HDuHEL
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REMOVALS.
g C. TARDY & CO.,
No. 1916 CORNER THIRTEENTH AND CARY
STREETS.

REMOVAL. @slas'
We have this day changed our buaineas location
from Seventeenth and DOCK streets 70 no. SIo,
CORNER THIRTEENTH and CAkf sTkEhis.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed u
the past, wa ask > continuance IN tae Ia.uie. ..
,ected ssock OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &C. 20
aII orders and solicit call from our friends ana
tho public generally.
IL IaeiDt y. Y. AAAOa % w. w.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

}'tK RENT, with board, ROOMS So
communicating "n second floor, over par-IA::::I
i"Is. AlEs. RU.t UE Il. HEATH,
"a i:-'o,.w 9 west Franklin street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
IN STOCKHOLDERS of the NEW MECHAE-
at the rooms Of the Chamber Of Commerce TO4
Main street. Richmond, on the FIRST DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1879, at IL o'clock M.
49, CHARLES u. WILLIAMS,
ia Is-2tawtFe1 President.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21
bE RENT, small FARM in Chester

u ia hl4N !, Il NlIill AIM III DeSttT-
field comfy, "u" !uiic from Ricc's station. on
~ Hi'Iilnrnd Hlri Petersburg railroad, containing
'jA a'uS. tr.tiu" dwelling containing four rooms
HaI other Ou'hull'lu-s. Land well adapted to the
eruMtl al vegetables, &c. Rent low and terms uc-
r"'nmrdttuG IT, \ good tCnaui. Apply to MOODY
Hhf All. office corner Seventh and Hull streets.
Manchester. Va. Ia ls-lw
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TUESDAY,. JANUARY y, 1915
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mEETINGS,.

OFFICE VIRGINIA STATE INSURANCE CO.,
RICEMoSD, January 10, fs73. ( b
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
SURANCE COMPANY win be held on MONDAY
the 27th instant, at II o'clock st the Office OF the
company. WILLIAM II. CHKISTIAN,
ta 21-td isE Secretary. |,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

OFF1CE OLD DOMINION SUGAR REFINING Co.,
RICHMOND, VA, January 10, 1878.
IHHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
\ STOCKHOLDERS or the OLD DOMINION
SUGAR REFINING COMPANY viii be held at
uc once OF the company. in this city seventeenil,
and Dock streets), on THURSDAY the 23d instant
NJ LIZ ocioek ID. JOHN E. WOMBLE,
ta ltd - : Secrctary
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WANTS.

>rrp TO SELL A LOT OF FOR
" Irsi1ip rIhnTEs AmonSft onS them ,s,n,sr. spe
..-sir1' -, ,.HrS and gentlemen; = few fine and
.a'hTT hTTrrrS ,I' d and yEsr CHAINS; A!sn; some inc
m Il nS"' s"af halo fHs Inc ressr prices. n 3,
"'',h " ~ o,,,riuuc the LOAN BUSINESS as hereto
'hau ,it sI,ud AMI will lend money HhcraIly
ri s,s, ,sa 'ss SeSS CD snss s'SS S'" an" saver
Uatrh'>'' ''"t A. WINSTct X, Loan Rroker.
No. II Fourteenth street.
under Exchange Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS SAVINGS BANK,
RICHMOND, January IS, 1873. :
THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEET
Il ING of the stockholders Of this bank will be
att o'clock L. M. WILLIAM A. JENKINS,
ia 1S-fd Cashier.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

SEALsKIN CAPS AT $3.50 AT P.W WEIsIGER CO.'S
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

TXCELSIOR FAMILY FLOUR.-A con-
II staut SUNNY of Slaughter's celebrated EXCEL
SIOR FAMILY FLOUR. Every barrei B war
runted. For sale by r1,,. co =
oc 22-2aw3m 11LEiso . DUN +" w. p
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

II B. McCURDY, No. 701, corner Main
| Il and Seventh streets dealer In FINE FAMILY
| GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS, &C, keeps con-
stantly on hand fine selection of choice Teas,
| Coffees, Sugars, Canned Goods, Dried Fruit,
| Ralsins Figs, Mince-Meat, Jelles and Gelatine.
Sardines. Macaroni, Cheese, Prime Butter, Tobacco,
Cigars, &C., &c. ta 15-2w*
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FAMILY FLOUR
- 4 full supply Of this celebrated FLOUR kept
constantly on hand.
Also, DOVER MILLS FAMILY FLOUR and
BALLARD FAMILY FLOUR. For sale by
In l5-end2w E. & 8. WORTHAM & co. "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-01-21

IN NEW ORLEANS MOLAsSES,
DEMERARA SUGAR.
10 Is GEORGE A.. HUEDLEY & co.
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J,O THE GROCERY TRADE.-I have
Il recently returned from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, and New York. where have made arrange
ments with leading houses 70 send me regularly
samples Of COFFEES. SUGARS. MOLASSES,
&C., which will be offered low and upon favor
able terms as they can be bought in any of those
markets. a Gull is respectfully solicited.
Ii. l.. STAPLES,
General Merchandise Broker,
Thirteenth street between Main and Cary.
In l1-lW =
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100 barrels A, b, and EXTRA SUGARS now
landing. ,<,
fl l3 ROBERT +. WILLIAMS % ".
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-05

Where the second exists, the couple agree
ration Of shat time, the husband does mo-
send for his wife, her relations may com.
pc, hi'a TO total divorce.
Grecians--A settlement was usually
given TO the vito at marriage for her sup
port in case of divorce. The wife's por-
tion was then restored to her, and the hus-
band required to pay monthly interest for
lis use during the time he detained IL from
her. U.uslly the men could put their
wives away on slight pretexts. Even the
fs~r Of taving too large family sufli.
ced. Divorces scarcely evor occur in
Modem Greece.
uindoos--E lther party for a slight
cause may leave tho other and marry
ngain. Wbcro both desire IL there is not
the least ,roablc. III man call his wife
'motber," It is considered indelicate to
live with her again. Among one tribe,
the 'Taros," II the wife be unfaithful,
the husband can not obtain a divorce un-
less he gives her ali the property and tha
children. A woman, on the contrary, can
leave when she pleases, and marry an.
other man ard convey to him tho entire
property Of her former husband.
Romans-ln oldan times q man might
divorce his wife IL she were unfaithful II
che couuterfeited his private keys,or drank
wine without his knowledge. They could
divorce their wives when they plersed.
Notwithstanding this, 52l years elapsed
without one divorce. Afterwaed, a law
was passed, allowing either sex TO make
the application Divorces then pecame
frequent on tho slightest pretexts. Seneca
says that some women no longer reck.
oned the years by consuls, but by the
number VI their husbands. St. Jerome
speaks Of q man who married twenty
wives and woman who married twenty.
two husbands. The Empcpor Augustus
endenvored TO restrain the license by pen.
nliies.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-05
THE ALDIN u.

The March 'Aldine' opens with very
effective coast scene: AFTER the Storm"
BY Tmvernier. The black and r gged
cliffs are In powerful relief against the
moonlight, bursting through the broken
clouds and reflected from every ripping
wave.
"Break, br, ak, break
On thy cold, gray crags, o Sear'
But there Is one snip which can never go
ON " that "haven under The hill" It's
battered hull tells Of n scene when old
Ocean was In far different mood.
Probably the most purely artistic cut that
has ever appeared ,n the 'Aldne' is the
study of "While Birches of the Sarsnsc." "
after HoMs. The wonderful fidelity
OF every detail convinces u,
tnN we arc gazing upon
actual portraits Of these venerable
monarchs of the forest, drawn by one who
knows and loves them we'll. The engra.
wing, which trulhfully renders every
vary ing texture OF bark and leaf, is u
worthy specimen of the talent Of that
prince Of engravers-the elder Linton. A
pro { impression of this cut has been on
exnibitioL in New York, where it has won
the highest praise from connoisseurs RS.
Although many other pictures will be
more vide y popular, it will be hard to se-
lect = single one which will do more to
win Tor The Aldins' the respect of those
whose cultivation enables them to recog.
hize aud appreciate The highest
fvrins Of art. james ID. Smile gives "A
splr'ted sketch Of that famous ride
From Ghept to Aix;' and there
are also two smaller sketche. by Tnvern,er
which are very beautiful. .The Fox and
Grapes" after Dore, is q specimen of tha,
master's most hSppy style, and 10 n nj.
umph Of pictorial art. Altogether we
congratulate the publishers upon their
success In the art department of this mum.
her. and We will also congratulate our.
selves upon the possession OF such mag.
nifcent 'e1poment Of American taste
The literature Is more excellent than
usual. The moet noticeable articles are
"Interludes, a sparkling story, by Eliza
beth Stoddard, and "Tbe Tawny Mus
tache" q bright social sketch. by Sue
Chestn utwood. Charles Dawson Sha,ly
contributes pleasant paper about "Giants
Real and Mythical w. W. Bailey a III.
about "Pus.y willows and Aiders;S
and Henry Richards bit Of gossip about
"Short and Pithy Letters" The edi,ori.
all, which are in M. Stoodard's best vein,
are "A Few Thoughts About W.ter,"
,.The Horse and its RIDERS" White
Rirches Of Sarsnac," and "Loves Last
Service" Elisabeth Akcrs Allen opens
the number with pathetic poem, entitled
"lnconstancy Edward Fawsctt follows
with "Apostacy," and John Sydney with
an amusing nursery song on "Baby's Toi-
let" Music, art, and literature are intel
ligently and critically treated. Alto
gether tho March hldine IL the heat vet
Issued. Subscription price S. including
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the Moor' james Sutton Il Co publish.
ers, 5S Maiden Lane, New York.