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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-25

MOTTO E.-TO Persons wishing TO
take the Benefit of the
BA NKRUP Il la "!
Congress having declared the Bankrupt Ex-
emption of about Tloenty :fve Hundred Dollars,
anplicable to old as we'll as new debts, judg-
ments, &C., and as this Law expires by limita-
ton on lsT DAY OF JULY, 1873, the under
signed, having provided themselves with all ne
cessary forms, &c, have associated themselves
until that time, for the especial purpose of secu-
ring discharges in Bankruptcy.
CHAS. GRATTAN,
A. S. MAUZY.
p S.-Mr. Grattan can be found at his office
with the Sheriff. and Mr. Mauzy at his Office,
Southeast corner of the Court house. next door
to N K. Trouts. felo-4W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-25

M. HENKEL. M. D.,
a Physician and Surgeon,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the public, and may be consulted at his office at
ali hours.
@- Special attention given to Surgery.
Ofice-Corner of Main and Augusta streets
entrance on Augusta street. fe4-1y
B. P REESE. R. s. HAMILTON.
NMEDTCAL CO-PARTNERSHIP
N Drs. REESE s. HAMILTON
have associated themselves with view TO tne
ercLqsive treatment of Diseases OF Women and
Children, and respectfully tender their services
to the public. Janl-H
OTICE.-I am still in possession of all the
~ forms prescribed by the Judges of the Su-
preme Court of the United States in Bankrupt,
cy, and will still give immediate attention TO al
such cases: The Homestead exemption is good
in bankruptcy from 9th July, 1869, against Judg-
1nent liens, notes and open accounts, ana DEGREES
to enforce the payment of all such debts. -,
NV Office is in the second story of my build
ing, diagonally east across Court-lane from Court
buildings. j. b. WAIto'
Sul3 ALtV-dV-iaW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-25

Highest market price in CASH paid for
FLOUK, WHEAT, RYE, OATS, CORN, &c
aug4-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-25

NLOURi FLOUR!! FLOUK!!!
4 The best brands and grades for family use
always on hand and sold at reasonable rates.
Remember the place.
iulV RICHARDSON q BE LII.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16
From nunyiI.e.
iCnrrc providence ot the klchlnond Dispatch
LCS!SESS-AN IMrcSToK IMPOSED Upon.

Correspondence Of the kIcl!lnond Dispatch
IC>!SESS--AN lMrCSToK IMPOSED Upon.
UANyILLE, VA. December Is. 1873.
lng week closed up U-night with mere
'!tln usual cheerfu!neSs amongst business
l-.U. there having been a steady little trade
s.uc. Monday morning.
s siraEcicr, who prctcs>ed to bc enc vi
-, shreveport suflcrer-.r who had lust
l.ndcd here with several orphan children, ="
us> been trying 10 assess some OF the good
lrCl!e with a ,haritv.ofierins. He took
,n:ut in. but some took him in. and con-
a.tIaaIc mtrriment vas elected when notes
we're compared this evening When he
,4ipt lipon one Of the ministers, one Of the
lid men" he received General Spinncr$
Photograph and a blessing; he then pro-
!">>,N 10 be true blue. From another
minister on whom ne called, protesting to
nave G,,n dipped in Galway and in good
>tanGiu. with DIS. Fuller and Williams, 1t
l,Jtlycd an invitation TO dinner and pro-
E.1.r - consider his case. Another of thu
ministry IN whom he called. having some Of
-, wAg III bin. directed hun to borrow a
Wlcsbarrow and bringlt down TO one Of the
-ro,rre>, and he would ill il for him. He
didn't appear with the wheelbarrow. An
!hc,r Of one OF the churches from whom be
"aNttd money enough to buy a load Of wood
:" warm his tlarlints with" gave him al
.tdrg toI III express wagon. and offered him
4 load Of wood from his yard. The wagon
-,g.r appeared. one of the clothing mer-
yaants gave him a breakfast and cut out q
',J Tor him. but lie jus. stepped "out for 4
molcnt.' and didn't "come back in q
minute" and has disappeared. He called
nlIH>cit Lambert. ALPHA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

MORE ELECTIONS IN MIssIss1pPI.--One Of
the chief attractions Of a carpet-bag govern
ment is that it gives its ctizeus plenty Of
elections. In Mississippi the delightful state
Of incomprehensibility to which the Legis.
ature has reduced the State Constitution
euabIes the Governor to call a new election
whenever ne dislikes the result OF the last
one. Governor Powers is now preparing to
test the legality of the election for Governor ;
aud that there may be no lack of material
for r-tphtroversy, has called elections in
twenty counties on December 80 for mem-
bels of the Legislature, although an election
was held in each of them on November 4.
He justiies his action by the Constitution,
aud his opponents do the same. Such a
Constitution is doubtless well calculated to
keep up popular interest in political affairs,
but its benefits to the prosperity OF tue State
are not so apparent.--Ne,r York Tribune
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For the Dispatch
&rnnd Banquet of British Settlers at
Ear

There was Il large and enthusiastic gather
inc Of British settlers at Farmvllc on Fri
day last. After Il splendid banquet at the
Randolph House. distinguished by the roast
beef Of Old England and the traditional
l'!um.pudding Henry Jacob, Esq, who oc-
'uped the chair, proposed the toaSts Of
The Queen" 1.-THE President "The Gov.
sIuor,' The Press" 1.-The English and
American Bank" The Ladies" "Thc Wis
TORS etc. which were responded to by
Mc>>rS. WIVES, Powvs. Allen, Homer, Heb
ditch, s.. Andrew, Madison, Moth, Bowler,
Palmer. and Bug. 4 consratulatory letter
ron hi, EXcellency Governor Walker was
read amidst loud applause. Among the
o'h"r gentlemen present were DR.. Napier
Warren aud McSsrs. Farrer, Dowd, and
Hume, OF Richmond,
At The close of the banquet British
society" was organized, with Henry Jacob,
E>q., president; Charles Bugg, first vice
president; Henry Bowler, second yice-prc-
HIJcnt; J. A. II. st. Andrew, third vice.
PRESIDENT, and Charles +. Madison secretary
A,th al executive committee consisting Of
Ncsrs. Moth, Homer. Allen, PowyS, Arm
.r"uG. Wylcs, and Powell.
+. \. Palmer, Esq, on behalf OF the Rich
m"nd committee, appealed for subscriptions
IN AID o. SETH Ho!lingswortlI, and Il Con,ide-
tG1e amount was subscribed.
h ahole proceedings were character
'z"d by IN enthusiastic love for Old England
I'D OLD VIRGINIA.
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FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION OK THE BALTt-

FATAL BOILER Explosion OK THE BALTt
MORE AND ONO RAILROAD Coin1nbus, O.
December 13.-At 4 O'Clock this afternoon
locomotive on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road. drawing baggage car and three
coaches filled with passengers, started from
the depot in apparently good condition. but
when opposite the round-house, about five
hundred yards from the depot, and between
two freight trains. the boiler of the passen'
ger engine exploded with terrible force, in,
stantly killing Daniel Cooper, engineer, and
throwing David Longley, fireman, several
hundred yards into the freight yard, inj9rins
him but slightly. William watson, engineer
of the yard-encine attached to the freight
train, and Fletcher Bates, fireman, We're con
siderably injured. The engine was blown 10
atoms. some heavy pieces being hurled five
hundred yards distant. Two freight cars
were demolished, but strange to say, the con:
ductor and baggage master, who were seated
in the baggage car, were not injured. The
cause OF the explosion is unknown.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

AsAssIZ AND EvorrTIor.-ln the promi.
nent position which Professor Agassiz has
always held as an opponent OF tue deyeI.
opment theory Of creation he has had the
symDathies Of al who are welded TO the
more ancient forms of belief, as well as OF
That large majority who are awaiting the
issue Of conflict in which neither side has
as YET an undisputed victory. It caunot be
denied that with him the Anti arwinians
VIII lose their most able champion. It was
MS mes dream that in that old age OF leisure,
which was practically impossible to his null.
titudlnous engagements and extended enter.
Prlses, ne would gather together the fruits
OF hisayears Of research and thought AND
hurl them in potent arguments upon chs
head of tue hydra Of Evolution.-NeW Yo,'l
Tribune,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

FAST HORSES AT PUBLIC EXPESsE.-Many
extremely Jealous advocates of reform and
economy in the public service have develop
ed ia the House during the last day or two,
and it is suggested TO them-particularly TO
those who are at the head of prominent COM
mittees, where extravaganza can be readily
checked that there is room for the exercise
of the virtues they eXto in the various De.
partmeuts here whose clerks and other
officers are furnished with horses and car
riages at public expense. The Secretary of
the Treasury has, for instance, u carriage and
span ofhorses. The Commissioner of Internal
revenue has double and single carriage.
aud span of horses; the appointment clerk
of the Treasury Department has carriage
and horse the superintendent of the Trea-
sury building, an officer unknown to the
law, has carriage, i buggy, and horse
the supervising architect has carriage and
horse; the Second Auditor has carriage
and, horse; the Treasurer has horse and
carriage: the superintendent of the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing has horse and
carriage each of the assistant secretaries
have horses, carriages, and drivers. ALI these
horses and carriages are bought by the Gov.
ernmeut and kept at the public expense.
There is stable just below the Treasury
building whichis used for this purpose, and a
superintendent Of stables, who has charge
of the concern, is employed and paid. 1900
per annum, and four assistants are furnished
him at 81 per day, cash. There are seven
men who do nothing but drive these vir-
tuous officials about in Government vehi'
Giles. who are on the rolls of the Department
at $50 per month each. The other depart
ments Of the Government are not suffer
ing for transportation facilities. The
Acknowledgement has three horses and
two carriages, with drivers and foot
men, who are paid as messengers; the
Secretaries of War, Navy. and Interior and
the Postmaster General are likewise fur.
uished with public conyeyances for them
selves and families. while all their principal
subordinatcs are likewise equally we'll sup.
piled with horse-flesh. 4 little might be
saved by looking into this matter and pro-
hibiting the application of appropriations TO
the purpose of furnishing horses and yehi.
Giles 10 Off Gals who have no shadow of LEGAL
right to them Washington telegram, Gin
cinndH Commercial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

HORRIBLE ACcIDENT.-On Saturday night
last William Dickinson, young fellow only
twenty four Years Of age q brakeman on Cap
tain Lynch's freight train, ON the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, got of ut White Sulphur
to visit his widowed mother there, intend
ing to rcioin his train us it returned from
Hinton Monday morning. As it returned
about 10 O'Clock that morning, it did not
slack up us he expected. but he leaped for it,
missing aud falling in the ditch. He made
u second leap, which was fatal, falling under
the train. His brains were scattered over
the ties, and his body was gathered in pieces
scattered along the track. He leaves mother
with several children, of whom he was the
sole support Firgln1dn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16
ARGUMENT was heard before Judge Nix

Argument was heard before Judge Nixon
at Trenton, N. D., Saturday, on thu. petition
of a $500 deposition of the Hoboken Savings
Bank TO throw that institution into bank
ruptcy. Counsel for the bank moved to dis.
mis-, the petition Oh the ground that it did
not come within the scope of bankrupt
ease. He said that the $4,000 left with
Fisk & Hatch would be paid, and that the
bank was solvent. The judge reserved ms
decision until Tuesday. 1t is stated that the
claim of $4,000 held by the Hoboken Saw.
in~s Bank against Fisk 4 Hatch has been
bous by different persons, who are secureo
by deposit Of Chesapeake and Ohio ra rail-,
ruad stock for $l25,000. The buyers also
guarantee the payment Of the depositors oil
the bunk,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16
CONSERVATION OF BlsHoP CHESEY.-C

CONSIDERATION OF BlsHoP CHENEY hs-
cago, December lathe conservation TO-
day of Rev. Charles Edward cheney, OF th'S
city, bishop of the Reformed Episcopal
Church, took place at Christ church, corner
of Michigan avenue and TWenty-tourth
street, of which Mr.. Cheney IS rector. Inc
church was crowded. In addition to Bishop
Cummins, the following presbyters OF the
Episcopal Church were in attendance and
participated in the services: Rev. Marshall
Smith and Rev. w. Gallagher, Rev. b. Is.
TeaaocR,, Rev. W. Y: FiltWell, and Rev.
Charles H. Tucker. The services were in
accordance with the formula arranged by
the Council Of the Reformed Episcopal
Church recently held In New York.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

FINANCE AND TAxATIoN.-Tilerel Is at pre-
sent general indisposition among members
of Congress to increse taxation. IL VIII not
he done unless the necessity can be clearly
shown. .~...- =.
Several members of that committee SAID
to-day there would be no hasty action on The
subject.
A large number of congressman favor Ill
increase of currency either by releasing the
Treasury or bank reserves, or an arrange
ment for what is called an elastic currency,
making currency and bonds at all times IN
Interchangeable, according to business Interests
or necessities.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

JrpGE Thomas G. TAEg.-The death of this
EXCELLENT gentleman came with no less sad
ness to the community because it was not I'M
expected. HIS life was one of distinguished
usefulness and singular purity. Judge Tabb
va, torn in Portsmouth, Va, in the year
1902, where his boyhood was spent. lie
studied law under Conway Robinson, in
Richmond. Va, received his license from
Judge Marshall, of Fauquier, and returned
TO Norfolk. where he commenced the prac-
lice Of bis profession, in which he met with
The most encouraging success. In few
,"ar- he wa. elected from this district TO the
>"naic Of the State, where he served his leo'
pie with distinction and fidelity. lie was
oUr of the prime movers in the establish.
men, of public schools in Norfolk, of which
he was for long time superintendent. lie
died last Friday Norfolk Landmark.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

CIVIL RrGHrs.-Thc Judiciary Committee
Of the House will report fayorably upon the
supplementary civil-rights bin. The bill
which the Judiciary Committee has agreed
upon is substantially counterpart OF that
which Mr.. Sumner has so perslstently urged
upon the Senate. That 1t VIII pass theIe
does not seem to be much douot, altholigh
the whole measure is very dlstasteiul. buI
it is Il party measure, and will be spurfed
through. There will be some lodging, now
ever, on the part OF some Repuolicahs'
Washington telegram IN Baltimore sun.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

There is a lady in New Bedford who in
be,. life has been on board only two vessels,
ami botl, OF those were wrecked on the next
succeeding voyage. She IS said to be will
ling TO stay ashore hereafter ifthe insurance
companies will come down handsomely.
A rooted sorrow~-An aching tooth'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16
NOTICES To TAXPAYERS.

CITY CoLLECToR's OFFICE,l
RICHMOND, November 20, 1873.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN DAILY
"FROM
O'CLOCK A. NJ. TO O'CLOCK i. NJ.
18TH 10 THE 3lsr DAY OF DECEMBER,
INCLUSIVE,
for the purpose Of receiving from any person who
has already paid one-half only Of the city taxes
charged TO him the remaining half, and that
TEN PER CENT.
will be added 10 the amount Of said remaining half
or the tax charged in every case where the party
assessed shall fail to pay said remaining half within
the time so limited"
"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 fall to pay the whole amount
thereof on or before the 31sr DAY OF DECEMBER
there shall he added
TWENTY PER CENT.
vnon the amount of the tax so remaining due"
The Collector respectfully calls the attention OF
those parties who have so repeatedly promiseo ID
settle their bills Other Than the halI-palo blilsj,
and IN which he has been 50 lcnicnt, that shou'd
no now fail to call OH them by the 10th OF Decem-
hcr. and they fail to pay during the month VI De-
cember. he will be compelled, under the duties
-, his Office. 10 collect In January BY LEVY, WIN
m. additional TWENTY PER CENT.
'n' JOHN +. REGNAULT,
Collector
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

Boston papers complain of The disparity
t.etweeu AL appropriation OF S4 600 for coup
for the city poor and one OF sAl 900 for re.
'te,hment: for the city government.
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WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO, dc.

WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO, dc.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Owing to the scarcity of money, have reduced
the prices OF my Wines, and beg to call particular
attention to the very extensive lot Of Champagne
now arriving, consisting OF
BoUZY DRY vERzENAY,
CARTE BLANCHE,
NAPOLEON, PREMIERE HERkE,
all Of the house of
BOUCHE, Fills co. Also,
LRoDERER (Russian),
MUo1M's DRY vERzENAY, and HElDSIECK.
Furthermore, have now in the UNITED STATES
CUSTOM-HOUsE a large lot OF JAMES HEN
MESSY BRANDY In half-plpes, quarters, octaves
and cases;
rs casks SHERRY-rale, Standard, Topaz, ANON
tllcdo. and others:
Is cases ANGO STURA BIITERs:
all IF my own importation, and which offer to the
BOND or DUTi-PAlD. ....
With full assortment of all other imported Wines
and Liquors, such rs
CLARUrH, HOOKS, SCOTCH WHISKY,
JAMAICA aud ST. CROlX RUM,l
CORDlALS ........-
of every description, etc, etc, and large lot OF
RYE and BOURBON WHtSKEYS,
| an confident have larger stock to select from
than any other house In the city.
OSCAR CRAM,
Importer of Wines. Liquors, and Cigars,
dc 2-Im No. Ia Governor street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-12-16

VIZ G. r. FRAYSER,
w THE PHOTOGRAPHER,
formerly at lOl1 Main street. has re-opeheu a.
s2l Broad street, and Is prepared 10 execute INV
ToaR ApHY in all its branches, and respectfully
asks his friends and patrons to give him call
de e.sod9t*
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1874. No" Is THE IF TIME 1874.
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N New York Sun. 9 New York Journal
Richmond dispatch. 6 Of Commerce. 1s
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CHEAP FUEL-VERY FINE FOR
" CULINARY PUKPOS ES.-Superor GAS
HOUSE COKE. Ia quantities from ten Gushelsto
twenty thousand. for sale at the Gas orks, h0I
OFT
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BOOKS, STATIONERY. DE.
TOR THE YEAR 1874.

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WOOD AND COAL.

GEORGE BELL & CO.,
U No. I7l2 DOCK STREET,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
COAL.
ANTHRACITE.
CUMBERLAND,
GLOVER HILL,
WEST VlRaIEIA
do 1sam COKE.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1873-02-15

Gold Hill. Nevada, may be said IN be the
present great throbbing heart of the Com
stock lode. Into small space between the
high hills on each side Of and ut the head Of
the canyon arc packed the hosting works
ut the leading mines of the county, and the
rush and chatter Of these never ceases. Steam
whistles shrek, car loads Of ore thunder
down the chutes and at times tho place
seems . secOnd PandemOnium. TO look
upon the town from the hills above these
frosty mornings, the whole basin below,
u" which lies the town, see'ns see,hing
cauldrOn. Great while clouds Of steam rise
up everywhere, almost hiding the town
from view. The trains almost hourly pas
sing through the town over the railrOad,
alsO add not little Ia tho floating steam
clouds and to the general din aud confusion
Below oil this, however, the real work IL
being done. Fur down under the town
and far beyond the reach Of the "a ntes,
echo of the shrillest locomotive whistle,
hundreds Of men are swel,cring In an atmos
phere but little cOoler than that popularity
supposed u characterize that Of the regipns
ruled by his Internal Majesty. Here is
where the real work is done. nOlwitl,stand
ing all the turmoil ON the surface. 1t is y
city beneath city. and the wonders If the
lower far surpsss those of the upper city.
Gold Hill 10 n busy place, no, on the surface
alone, but for !, 2OO feet below-we run tusi.
ness into the ground here.-Gvld HUI Neus.