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New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
EPISCOPAL POLICY.
THE WORK OF THE CONVENTION FORE
SHADOWED

THE WORK OF THE CONVENTION FORE
SHADOWED.
REPORT FAvORING THE ELECTION OF TWO BIsH-
OPs-THE CONDEMNATION OF RITUAILsM ASKED
FOR-MEMORIALs PRESENTED FOR COURT OF
APPEALS, TIE FORMATION OF NEW DrOCEsEs,
AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
The fourth days session of the General Conven-
ton Of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States on Saturday foreshadowed much of
the important work which is to be done. The Com
mttee on the Conservation of New Bishops reported
favOrably upon the election of the Rev. Edward X.
Wells as Bishop of Wisconsin and the Rev. George
F. Seymour. ID. D., as Bishop Of Illinois. Action
upon the report was deferred until Monday, but
opposition to the atters appointment the ground
that he is High Churchman does not promise to be
successful Memorials in reference to the establish
ment of Court of Appeals. on the Nicene Creed,
and the formation of new dioceses referred to
appropriate committees. The most important ques-
ton. In it's future effect upon the Church, was that
OF Ritualism, which was brought up by the intro
ductOn Of new canon by the Rev. Dr. levin OF
Maryland, providing for uniformity in ritual This,
with resolution passed by the Diocese of Virginia.
presented by the Rev. DIR. Norton, which protests
against Ritualism, was referred to the Committee
on Oanons. Much routine business was transacted.
The Convention adjourned at 1870 p. m. until 10
a. m. to-day. The recent views of Mr.. Gladstone on
Rtualism will be found of special interest at this
juncture.
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THE CINCINNATI
v BEKLY ENQUIRER
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Idrge mnd handsome
CHRONIC
CALLED
PUTNAM at the PL0W!"
THE CINCINNATI

ChromOs, be it remembered, are imitation.
of Oil paintings, aud good ones resemble SO
perfectly the copy from which they We're TAX
IN that ii is My the praciiced eye that eau
tell the difference.
The sunipct of this Chrome General Put
NAM recalls to mind the earlier history Of our
country, when patriotism meant love Of cOun
try and home above all other considerations.
The picture shows General Putnam in The act
Of blowing in his field. A mounted courier
suddenly appears to notify him Of impending
danger The fearless Putnam Immediately
checks his team takes them frum the pillow
which is left in the field, aud he hastily gath
,rs his nearest DeghbOrs, and hastens with
them 10 do battle against the enemy iOr those
Liberties and rights which every good citizen
so highly prizes this day.
This historical picture should find a place
in every household. 1t is a silent teacher,
speaking louder than volumes Of history, and
of which one never tires. but will find pleas.
ure in studying ii, day after day, for years in
the future
We have secured the entire edition Of this
picture, and none like it can be had elsewhere
Il Measures 16 BY 223 Inches,
And is beautifully executed in thirteen colors,
with all the skill that art can impar, and
would sell at retail at many times the price of
a years subscription to the Enquirer.
pMounting, Vanishing and Frames $l,5U
extra.
WE WANT AGENTS!
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outfit for Agents.
Address FARAN d MCLEAN,
feb left. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16

DrJ. M""cr'S California Vim
cgar BitterS arc q purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from tic ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges OF
tic Sierra Ncvadamountains of Ca'iior-
mia, the medicinal properties OF which
aro extracted thcrcfrOm without tho Usc
of Alcohol. Tho question is almost
daily asked. "What is the cause Of tho
UNPARALLELED success Of VINEGAR BIT
TEns" Our answer is, that thcyrcmoYc
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They arc the great
blood purifcrand u life giving principle,
a perfect RCnoyator and lnvigoHtor
of tho system. Never before in tho
history of the world has n medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities Of VINEGAR BIrrERS in hcaIl"g the
sick Of every disease man is heir TO- They
are a gentle purgativc as well as a Tonic.
relieving Congestion or Inflammation OF
.tkeThiser and YisresNl Organs in Bilious
Diseases
The properties Of Dr.. WALKERS
VINEGAR Buffers are Apcricnt, Diaphorctic,
Cannnatiyc, Nutritious. Laxative, Dlurctic,
Scdatire, CountcrIuiap Sudontic, A!teIa-
tive. and nti.Bilous,
Il. II. MCDONALD & co..
Druggists and Gen ACTS, San Francisco, California,
and cor. Of Washington mud Charlton SIS" \, Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for my cents There IA
M, remedial agent In this world that will cure Fever
And GyIe, and Ill other MalariOuS, Bilious Scarlet
Typhoh, Yellow, and other. FeyCrs lalded by RAD.
WAYS PILLS so quick as RAILWAYS READY RE-
LIEF. Finy cents pCrbOlie.
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Ki,lnon . BIotstler Conlplatnts,
DIR. RAILWAYS
Observation-Disclosures

r,rrcc,ly t,s.c0-q elegantly caatCI With sweet gum,
pvnse. regulate. purity, cleanse sud strengthen Rad
ways Pt i.r The cure III! d!~rlcrsof Tie stomach
Liver bowels, Kidneys Bladder Nervous Diseases
Headache Constipation, CVfiirerT'' indltsil"n, DSs
Eowrl,, rites, and Hl arrangements OF The Internal
Yitcera Warranted 10 c!Irct positive cure, Purely
Vegetable containing no mercury, minerals or de!etcr
O"i rcW doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the sys
tom from Mi Inc above named disorders Price, Is cents
prr BoX. SOLD Wy DRUGGISTS.
READ "FAI.SE AND TRUE Send one le!s.r
s,smn 10 ENUWAY 4 CO., No. g Warren 81, Now
Y"rS Information worth thousands will bs sent you.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-04-16
HEALTH! BEAUTY!

STRONG AND PURE RICH BLooD-ISCRIAEE
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION SECURED TO ALL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03
WEDNESDAY,. JUNE 8, 1879
LOCAL MATTERS.

PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN RlcHAoNp.--A meet
ing Of the City Conservative Committee was
held last night in the room OF the Cham Der
Of Commerce, the assistant superintendent
DR.. A. S. McRae, occupying the chair, and
MIR. d. G. Richardson acting as secretary. The
following, offered by Captain Coghlan, was
unanimously adopted:
ReSolUed, That committee Of five be ap-
pointed by the Chair, whose duty it shall be
to ascertain the mode of conducting primary
elections in other localities, and how far the
same tend to secure an honest expression of
the sentiments ofthe people.
RESOLVED, That the committee so appoint
ed, after having obtained the information re-
ferred to in the foregoing resolution, in
quire into the eXpediency of adopting sys.
tenn Of primary election for the city of Rich
mond, and report the result of their inquiries
to the City Central Conservative Committee
at the earliest practicable moment.
The committee as constituted by the chair
man is composed of Messrs. ?. G. Coghlan
of Marshall Ward, w. L. Drinkard Of Jack.
son Ward, z. w. PickrcIl of Clay Ward,
William ID. CheSterman of Monroe Ward,
and Il. Fl. Styll of Jefferson Ward.
After transacting some routine business
the committee adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS, 4 7. ~, the farm for
merly the residence Of the late John Poe.
W.GODDIE, p. NJ, seven lots on Church Hill at
The southwest corner of Thirtieih and Il streets.
LYME BROTHER, So p. M., framed house
and lot OH the south line Of Leigh street east of
Brook avenue.
j. THOMPSON BROWN, 5>4 P. H., plat Of ground
on Park avenue near G. Y. Morrisss property.
Fl. MCCORMICK. 10 A. NJ, ut the store No. 1908
Main street, recently occupied by 4. A. Hutch
eson. 25 hogsheads white granite, c, and yel-
low ware.
RICHARDSON &c CO., p. n, six building lots
iu Craiss plan, on the Fairfield road, and five
building lots on Maddox Hi, near Eowarc's
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

PERsoNAL.-Senator John L. Eubank, Of
Bath, was in the city yesterday also, ex
Governor Robert L. Montague, of Middle
sex.
John Mitchell, Esq, the Irish patriot
after sojourn of some days in this city, lef,
on yesterday for New York per steamer OLD
Dominion. His many friends will be pleased
to know that his health is much improved
and that he returns to his adopted home
with renewed vigor. Long life to this warm
and gallant heart!
Governor kemper has returned to the
city.
Major R. G.. Il. Kean, of Lyncbburg
Colonel Hill Carter and Major A. Ii. Drewry,
OF Charles City county; aud Judge Joel
Parker, of Cambridge, Mass, were at the
Exchange yesterday evening.
Senator A. B. Cochran, of Augusta; Rev,
Thomas Hume, D. D., of Portsmouth and
Rev. y. r. Ripiton, D. D., of Norfolk, were
at the st. james.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

CuAScERy CouRr OF RIcHMoND-Judge E.
II. Fitzhuqh presiding- -Tuesddy.-The fol-
lowing cases were disposed Of:
Brummell Us. Werst Decree referring
cause to q commissioner for inquiry and re-
port. -
Decree confirming report of commissioner
and directing a sale Of the property IN the
said report mentioned. ~
Iipscomb Us. MOTIFS administrator De-
cree substituting trustee in the place of one
who is dead and directing conveyance OF the
property in the proceedings mentioned.
Derr Is. Derr. &C.: Decree referring cause
to commissioner for inquiry and report.
Samuel and wife cs. Pollard's executor,
&C.: Decree referring Cause to a commls-
sioner for inquiry and report.
Baughan us. Baughan. &C.: Decree making
6nal disposition OF the fund in the cause.
Hobson's executor rs. Hobson, &C.: De
cree confirming report of commissioner ano
authorizing investment Of funds Of infant:
therein referred tc.
Whitlock. sc. os. Colgin, &C.: Decree
making distribution OF the fund.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03
MANCHESTER NEWS.

Masonic ELECTION Lodge,
No. 1G1, F. A. NJ, OF Chester, has elected
the following officers: DR.. Geo. w. Friend,
". NJ; j. W. Goode, S. W.; 6, +. Rob-
ertson. j. W.; B. II. Wilkinson, treasurer;
B. NJ. Robertson, secretary. Appointed Off
GERS: f. j. Jones, S. D.; j. E. Perdue, >.
D.; George C. Gregory, S. and T.; James
Rowlett and James Bliley chaplaIns.
TOWNSHIP OFFIcERs.-The following is a
complete list Of officers elected in Manches-
ter township at the late election-all Radl'
Gals: Supervisor, Joseph Walker; Assessor,
II. W. Hey; Collector, William i. Martin :;
Clerk, FL. C. Geddings; Justice, Charles NJ
Hendley (coloredD; Road Commissioner
Wilson Hewlett (coloredE Oyerseer of Poor
Giles Haden (coIored); Constable, Robert
Hewlett (colored).
Court MATTERs.-The following court:
will be held during the present month:
Chesterfield County Court: June Sth
Hustincs Court of city of Manchester: JUNE
18th. Civil Justices Court: Friday OF eacl
week.
| Town TRUsrEEs.-This body will NEE
Friday night, and but one more meeting WI
intervene between that time anu the incoul
ins of the new Common Council.
MAYORS CoURT.-Mayor Chles had seV
eral parties before him this week for dl>oI
deriv conduct who have been released OF
payment OF fines and costs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-J. Thompson
Brown sold yesterday the lot 16a by 12G feet
on the north side of Grace, between Third
and Fourth streets, with old frame house
thereon, for 81 $50.
Mr.. George NJ. Drewry, land broker OF
this city, has sold to Mr. Thomas Il. OH
yer, of Maryland, that splendid property
"Doyer," long the residence Of the late
James M. Morson, Esq, lying in the county
of Goochland, twenty-three miles from Rich
mond. and containing fifteen hundred acres,
for S32 900 cash.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

ASSEMBLY HALL.-Mr. John D. Redford
was complmented by the attendance of
large, select, and most appreciatiye audience
| on the occasion of his benefit at Assembly
Hall last night. Misses Reinhardt and
Brandt and Messrs. Redford and Grant each
sang solos and were enthusiastically encored.
MIR. Wheat gave one of his best piano solos
and yielded to persistent call to repeat it.
The quartette "Good Night" from Mar
tina, sung by Misses Brandt aud Reinbardt
and MeSsrs. Redford and Grant, with orches-
tral accompaniment, was rendered in artistic
style, and closed the evenings entertain
mcnt. The programme presented the rare
merit Of brevity, few and excellent singers,
and choice selections of music.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03
TTsaA,LABIE LETTERS REMAINING IN II

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND Posr.O OFFICE JUNE 2, 1S74.-Messrs.
Forbes & Allen, city; Mrs. Baker, corner Of
Tenth and Leigh streets Mrs. Dr. Barney,
Charlottesville, Va; Frederick Berghauser,
care of Fred. Iken, P. 0. B. 2009, San Fran
cisco, Cal; Miss Jennie Clark, 327 south
Fourth street, Richmond, Va; Mrs. Mar
shall NJ. Gillian, office 1908 Main street,
Richmond, Va; Miss Emma Hunt, No. 20O3
Broad street, Richmond,Va.; VIM. jackson.
No. 40S Second street, between Clay and
Marshall, Richmond, Va; Miss Matilda
James, Hickory Folk, Caroline county, Va. !;
Mrs. Amanda Petegrue, No. Governor
street. near east Broad; c. l.. Railway, cor
ner of Ninth and Franklin streets, Rich
mond, Va: p. 0. Box 123, Richmond, va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

TEE FIRE, YEsrERDAT.-The alarm OF nre
turned in from Box 2, First police-statien,
at ten minutes past 2 O'Clock Yesterday mora
ing, was caused by the partial burning OF two
sela1l houses, Nos. 1915 and 1913 Franklin
street. The occupants of No. 15lS made
sery narrow escape from suffocation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, YEsTER-
DAY.--Judge Robert W. Hughes presidin9.-
| The following business was disposed of:
| In the matter OF Fayctte Ii. Blackburn,
bankrupt: Order fol, sale Of real estate after
n report of all liens thereon shall have been
| filed in the clerks office ten days.
| In the matter of W. D. Quesenberry,
bankrupt: Upon petition of Thomas Dun
nil the aSsignees were directed to make q
| deed, with special warranty, to tract Of land
| in Caroline county purchased by said Dun
| Mill from the bankrupt's estate.
| In the matter of William H. Allderdicc,
! assignee of Francis Martin, bankrupt, US.
| George Corr and ais: The temporary in.
junction heretofore granted was made per-
petual.
In the matter of John NJ. Fauntleroy,
bankrupt: Answer of assignees filed to petit
| ton of Ann w. Fauntleroy, and cause con-
tinued for consideration until 9th June.
In the matter of John D. Blair, bankrupt {:
| Petition of lien creditors and answer Of
bankrupt filed, and order made confirming
assiSnee's report of sale Of real estate, and
directing assignee to pay over balance in bis
hands, after paying costs, to j. Z. George,
also notes, retaining title until all are paid.
| In the matter of Thomas j. Love, bank
| rupt: upon DanhFupCS hppiicatlou lol eA-
emption an order was entered for the as
signee to show cause why the application
should not be granted on the 18th of June.
| In the matter of j. T. Caldwell, bankrupt:
| Creditors ordered to show cause, on the 9th
of June next, before the register at Rich
moud, why the bankrupt's real estate should
| not be sold, and the register directed to make
| report of liens before the sale and file with
| the clerk.
In the matter of T. B. Mcleod, bankrupt: {:
| Petition for homestead exemption filed, and
order entered confirming sale ofrcal estate by
the assignee, and directing the assignee to
| turn over 10 the bankrupt the two notes
given by him for the purchase of the pro-
perty, amounting to 81, ,494.94, as an eXcmp-
ton, and the assignee Instructed to execute
with the bankrupt deed of homestead.
In the matter Of James H. Dunn, bank
rupt: Answer of Dunn filed to rule 10 show
cause issued at the instance of William Il.
Smith.
Judge Hughes left yesterday evening for
Norfolk. He will return TO this city by the
Sth instant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

For TIE STATE LBRARY.-A gentleman
.of Richmond we'll known for his extensive
acquaintance with the mineral resources OF
Virginia proposes TO add to ttfe curioslties
deposited in the State Library u valuable col
lection Of specimens Of ores and relics from
almost every county in the State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

The BOHEMIAN GIRL.--Although Balfe'S
charming opera Of the Bohemian Girl has
been presented at the Theatre in this city on
several occasions, the announcement that il
will be repeated by the Richmond Amateur
Opera Troupe on Friday night and Saturday
afternoon at the matinee will be received
with pleasure. Besides the interest and
beauty which the opera itself possesses, and
which will attract many of our play-goers
to the Theatre, the friends Of the ladies and
gentlemen taking part will, of course, attend,
and the Theatre, both Friday and Saturday,
must Of necessity be crowded.
The sale of reserved seats will commence
tomorrow morning at Ambolds Musical
Exchange,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Royal Arch Chap
ter, No. SO. A. F. and A. NJ, have elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Clarence E. Danfortb. High Priest; Charles
L. Perrow, King; Benjamin C. Hartsook,
Scribe; John T. Regnauls, Treasurer; Solo,
mon B. Jacobs, Secretary; W. C. Price,
Captain of Host; Benjamin Bates, P. s.;
William c. Newbcrry, r. A. c.; B. W. Gil
us, Third Veil George FL. Bright, Second
vell; Charles A. Taylor, First Veil; J. E.
towards, George C. Vanderslice, s. NJ.
provence, c. D. Crawley, John T. Moore,
Ghaplains; P. W. Brown, George W. Poe,
l.. Enders Word, Stewards; James E. Rid
dick, Japitor.
At the regular monthly meeting of Rich
mond Lodge, No. 10, A. F. and A. NJ, held
yesterday evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing twelve months
Isaac S. Tower, W. NJ; Charles T. Bnford.
S. W.; William 81. Williams, J.W.; Charles
NJ. Branch. T. James E. Riddck, S.; J. B.
Coakley, S. D. Fred. Fl. Williams, j. D.;
J. Lansing Burrows, George Fl. Ray, B. W,
Spiller, George Jacobs, L. W. Seeley, J. A
Chambliss, C. W. Petherbridge, c. C. Bit
ting, chaplains II. Bodeker, w. W. Bald
win, w. Bat. Riddick, w. Fl. Woody, stew
ards; Thomas Angel, tiler.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, ]

HENRICO COUNTY, June Ist, 1874. }
Editors of the Dispatch: l observe in
your report of the official vote Of Fairfield
township that S. l.. Anable received sixty.
one (6D majority for supervisor. If l read
the official returns correctly | received 30s
votes, while all the other votes cast for other
candidates was only 4S-giving me 2GO ma
jority. Your reporter must have been mis-
informed, SAMUEL l.. ANABLg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

GOOD EEws.-D. COLUMBUS, 321 Broad street
will furnish h;J best Ice-Cream 10 pic-nics parties
fairs, &c, at alps per gallon. All his cream is
made fresh every day. and Is warranted TO be better
Than any in town. A good proof OF the truth Of
this statement is that he has furnished all The
largest pic-nics, parties, fairs &c. that have been
given this year.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

LETTER CARRIERS WORE IN MAT.-The
following is a report of the work Of the let
ter-carriers for the month Of May: Regis
tered letters delivered, GIT; mail letters de-
livered, 96,5S9; postal-cards delivered.
9,G92 local letters delivered, 6,19; local
cards delivered, 4,s47 newspapers delivered:
4O,140. Letters collected, 59,l6l cards COZ
lectcd, 1850; papers collected, 6,9l4.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

EPISCOPAL MISSIONARY SocIETY.-The an
nual meeting Of the Protestant Episcopal
Missionary Society was held in the lecture
room of st. Pauls church last night. Owing
to the small attendance it was deemed adj.
visable to defer the consideration of buSi-
ness until the evening Of the 22d instant,
and the meeting, after the usual religious ex-
erciscS, adjourned until that time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

QUALlFIEp~-Revs. George F. Williams
and Albert j. Webb. ministers of the Bap-
tist church, gave the bonds required by law,
and were authorized by Judge GuigoD, yes
terday, to celebrate the rites of matrimony
din this State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT SANTIAGO
Governor kemper has received communi
cation from Hon. Hamilton Fish, United
States Secretary of State, transmitting an in
vitation from Mr.. ErraZuriz, the Chilian re.
preventative at Washington, to the people Of
this State to take part in an international eX
hibition of products of art and industry, to
be opened at Santiago on the 10th day Of
Contonbar
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

DISCONTINUED TEMPoRARILY.--h conse-
ouence OF the short nights and warm "es-
ther, the Richmond Amateur Literary Asso-
citation have discontinued their meetings
until the 1st of September. Next MONDAY
night they propose to have social gather'
ING. refreshments, etc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

TRANSFER PRINTING-iNKs-Ipvaua to rail-
road companies, steamship companies, banks, m.r.
chants, manufacturers, and others. They are en-
during and changeless, and will copy sharp and
clear for an indednite period of time. Having Just
received fresh supply Of these inks, we are pre-
pared to execute orders promptly and at moderate
prices.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

II: THE CuAM-GANG FOR SIX MONTH";
Henry Warren, charged With felonious as
sauIt upon j. r.. FsTretar, was tried IN the
Hastings Court yesterday, found guilty, and
cent t6 iaiI for month.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

VIslT OF THE K Il. Il. TO PETERsBURG.-
An excursion party of about one hundred
and fifty men, including members of the
kemper Kampaign Klub and the First Regi'
ment band, left the city by special train last
night for Petersburg to join in the celebra-
ton there. They carried with them a num-
ber of flags, banners, and transparencies, and
two small cannon, and started of in high
sn;rjts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

IMPROVEMENTS. .-Workmen are engaged in
sinking piles on the Dock-street front Of the
factory of Lawrence Lottier, between Eigh'
teenth and Nineteenth streets, in order to
get solid foundation for new wall that is
to take the place of the one that was re-
moved in widening Dock street for the pas
sage of the railroad track connecting the
Danville and York River depots.
Dock street is being repaved between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-06-03

SENT TO THE PENlTENTIARY.--Joseph Jack
son was tried and found guilty yesterday IN
the Hastings Court OF feloriously aSsaultlps
Elisha Williams, and sent to the penitentlary
for one year.
James Campbell, a member Of the chain
gang, was tried for the larceny OF money,
found guilty, and sent to the penltentlary tor
ono pear
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ORIGINAL ACROSTIC.

ORIGINAL ACROSTIC.
Right on the banks of the great james,
In southern, oalmy cline,
Cllastely arising from the flames
(fier doom In 6elLum time),
More grand than ever in the past
Onward to glory hound,
No foe so strong her fame tn blast,
Does Richmond stand her ground.
Andin that remarkable city Is remarkable store
sCirAAp's store, 1909 Main street-wlcre : selec,
stock of fine cigars and tobacco and smokers mate
riais, reading matter and stationery OF every de-
scription, beautiful canes and umbrellas, choicest
jewelry, largest assortment OF collars, fancy and
furnishing goods can be found. Remember well
SCHAAPS store, 14O2 Main street.