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New York Items.

New YORK, September 22.-The Tribune
says, with reference to the recent rumorS OF
large shipments Of arms and ammunition 10
the South, that careful inquiry among the
agents of manufacturing companies and large
dealers show that in the main such reports
have been untounded.
Revcrdy johnson thinks the best solution
Of the difficulty in New Orleans would be
for both Kellogg and McEuery and the Lieu
tenant-GOvernorS under them to resign and
submit to Il new election.
James Watson Webb uses the Post to-day
to say. in reply to the official assault upon
bis private character, made by +. Il. HOar
May II, 1874, upon the floor of Congress, in
obedience, as he alleged, to the promptings
of the Secretary of State, that "my friends
in Congress demanded the production oil
the evidence upon which that official
assault was made, and the Secretary sent
to the Senate the papers which constitute
er. doc. That document, instead of sus.
tanning the charges made against me while
Envoy Extraordinary aud Minister Penipo.
Tertiary to Brazil, contains, as insist, my
defence against that gross assault upon my
official conduct"
The suspension of e. Ludmann d Co.,
extensively engaged in the importation OF
sugar, was announced to-day.
Colonel Woods examination for having in
bis possession q $1,000 United States regis
tered bond, the proceeds OF robbery, was
had to-day before Commissioner Osborne.
Some testimony was taken, and further pro-
ceedings postponed till tomorrow.
Adyices from Fall River report that It is
almost decided to run the cotton-miis on
short time--some reducing it TO one-halt anc
others to one-third.
Samuel A. Briggs, of Chicago, said to be
defaulter in 100000 from the bank OIL
which he was vice-presldent and cashier,
was arrested here to-day, and will be taken
to Chicago.
Judge Benedict. in the case of the wife oil
Rev. Dir. Gallagher us. The Steamboat State
of New York, to recover the value of wear
ing apparel stolen while she was passenger
on the.yesse, decides that married woman
can legally bring such action.
The statement Of the Pacific Mail Com
pany, made to-day, shows an increase of re
ceipts from January 1st to September 22d
1874, over the corresponding period las
wear. OF $529,615. The company's steamers
brought here between April 9th and Sep
TENDER 22d, this year, 3,615 tons OF tea anc
SR of silk
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Islander and Falsfficatfon Repudiated,

MONTGOMERY, ALA, September CIV. B.
Jones, United States commissioner at De-
mopolis, Marengo county, publishes the fol-
lowing:
Although true Republican, and devo-
ted to my PARTY and its success, cannot con-
sent that my county shall be falsiied and
slandcred. 1t reflects upon Republicans as
we'll as Democrats. have canyassed this
county already four times this fall in the in
tcreS of the Republican party, and justice
and truth impel me to declare that never
saw more peaceful, orderly, law-abiding
people, both colored and white. Not man
has been killed nor single outrage COM
mitted on account of political feeling. Free
speech and Republican opinions can be in
dulged in anywhere. The best feeling pre-
walls between colored Republicans and Dem
Gratis"
Jones is q Republican candidate for pro.
bate judge in Marcngo, which adjoins Sum-
ter and Greene.
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ATLANTA, GA, September 22.-The second
days session of the Grand Lodge OF the
United States, L. o. o. F., commenced this
morning. After transacting some prelml'
nary business the election OF grand ofncers
took place. with the following result: Deputy
Grand Sire NJ. j. Durham, OF Kentucky: was
elected grand sire; James Ridgely, Of Balti.
Mayor Of Baltimore), grand treasurer.
The Grand Lodge, together with their
ladies and other invited guests. Went 10
O~lethorn Park this afternoon by invitation
to participate in the festivities prepared Tor
them by the Order in this jurisdiction
There were present one thousand people
speeches were made by ex-G Governor Brown,
Mayor Spencer, Grand Sire Durham, and
others. The affair was an exceedingly plea'
sant one and the membership from all Sec
tiops expressed the highest qualification al
the hospitable rece ption by the Odd-Fellows
and citizens of Atlanta.
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from E.oUdoIIf, County.

..s~. ;n..3y4ro lr The Richmond Dispatch.1
h.raor& rpr&TY, September ~, 1874.
r.. isrArnae OF the long-protracted
..,l-.', ,Tum which We have suffered Sc
E...,. w. r.irci'lsiy broken by the rain,
r..... IN &, aieucn ii uid Probabilities, con-
...,I r. Il. iur..,ly morning 10 Thursday
....n- il g., -,od. >tcIdy d0wn-pour, such rs
-. aNr a.t Ind since the Sprin"--comlD@
,ao af" t. a...-I.t tn" corn, which is hope
- failure: hGf, followed by the four or tive
Hr.h, ". -ost weather we have Il right to
y. "cl n '...> -,.,>nn, vii! give Us fine Will
r.. la>,Ur,
i"r !~;>@3" tine between harvest and
,s .H- At, ha"u fruitful of tournaments,
.."'aar.. uiNp.uccllngS, and the like.
The nT&r-r!> are upon liz at last, and Mr..
h'', hH4.i4.@ ha> been . deputed by the
II .rr authorities "a organize Oranges in
I"W2Uu-"h"jhrr for lis good or not re.
I.."' 10 r. proven.
PREPARATIONS ar- being made for our
A-.'-t1It Ear, which COMES OF next
"@",~: nran:imr Z GOOD share Of the prizes
!, ,''r Montgomery (Md.) Fair were awarded
" Lau.om horses.
iHr l24t.c.. wave has not fairly reached
q !"i, ht& in IL" adjoining county OF Eau
..'n. 'Ar OPPOSING congressional candidates
49, "c"G gIlmn@ Il tilt. in which the digni-
-'' g'HIia>! OF General Hunton was in
'-"hra contrast 10 the Incorporate person.
"....s u Mr. Barbour, and will doubtless
'-,. =. IL" coming election. L.
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RECORD OF FlRE.-There were four inccn-
diary fires at Helena, Montana, on Sunday.
But very little damage vas done by three OF
them, but the other destroyed saloon and
dauce-hall.
A destructive fire occurred at Carrollton,
Ky., Sunday. One-half OF the most Talu-
able block of buildings in the centre OF the
town was destroyed. The principal suffer
ers are Messrs. Thurman, Martin, Booker,
and Hamilton & Smith.
Private adyices report the burning OF the
Marietta and Cincinnati Railway machine
shops. ut Parkersburg, West Va, Oh sun
day, together with the round-house, one To-
connective. and the blacksmith shop. The loss
is not less than $4,000. The fire was the
work Of an incendiary.
A fire in West Pittsburgh, Monday, de-
stroyed five frame and two brick houses and
three spans OF the Panhandle Railroad
bridge across Sawmil run. The loss of the
railroad company is estimated at Sl5, 900; no
insurance. The insurance on the buildings
is $4,000 The Panhandle trains are NOV.
Ing vea the Cleveland and Pittsburgh road
without detention.
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E.ester from Petersburg.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l

PETERSBURG, September %, 1874.
The Petersburg Milling and Brewing pro.
perty, of which Colonel John b. Ralston
was the proprietor, was sold at auction to,
day 10 Mr.. III. w. Higgins for $780, The
price paid was far below the estimated value
of the property, but was all that it com.
manded. The experiment Of brewing ale
for consumption and sale in the markets of
Virginia and the South was twice made here
BY Colonel Ralston, but twice met with fail
urc, though great energy was shown in its
prosecution. know not whether the brew
cry is to be kept up.
A number Of shares Of stock in the Car
Company and Bank of Petersburg were also
sold to-day at figures that have not yet been
reported.
The Conservative City Committee at q
meeting held last night determined to have q
picnic excursion to MELVILLE on the 10th
instant, to raise funds for the replenishment
o: the committees treasury. 1t is believed
that a sufficient sum can be raised to defray
all expenses already incurred by the commit
tee and to meet all obligations to devolve
hereafter. The affair will be under the best
management, the City Committee having
charge, with select committee to attend to
details. II will also be matronzed by lead
Ing ladies.
A little child of Mr.. West, who resides on
west Washington street, swallowed cent a
day or two ago, but received such treatment
rs the case required, whereby any serious
consequence was prevented.
Mr., Is. w. Warwick, a popular young
Citizen, proposes to remove to st. Louis at
IN carly day, to make his permanent home IN
that city.
The feast of the ladies of the Old-Street
Presbyterian chapel ends tonight, after a
successful "season" Of several nights.
1t will be determined at the meeting of
the Grays to be held tonight whether or
not the experiment Of organizing the com
pauy under the officers who now have COM
mand of it will be pursued further. Cap
tain Wright, it is stated, is unwilling 10 take
the company unless with seventy-tiye good
men on the rolls. IL is believed that the
proper efforts will make the Reorganization
successful.
The Mr. Z. 4. Seay, who was nominated
at Rola for the State Senate OF Missouri iast
week by the Democrats OF the Twenty-Sc-
cond district, is native of NottoWay county,
Va. and we'll known in this section.
The School Board is holding an important
meeting this afternoon, at which some OF the
public teachers are To he elected, and qlles-
tons are to be decided with reference to the
curriculum OF the schools. The Board Is
still in session as l write.
The bans have been published of the mar
ringe of prominent merchant OF the city
and member of the City Council with q
Young lady Of North Carolina. The cere-
mony is to take place on the 18th instant.
Personal: Judge Mann left for the noun
tains this morning. Major c. S. StringfeoW
has returned TO the city. ROBIN ADAlR.
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BALTIMORE MARKETS.

ssptem nSS s9F sper ans' Ana
s'G s1: do extra, $685.; do. family, $1,000
6?S: City Mills superfine s4@t do extra r,
S5G5.a5; do. family, s6.75@s75 Wh os quiet
S %es .24Gi.25: rejected do, S1.l0@ll7; am,
be e Western sI24@i.26 white western, sl;2Sg
G.35; red Maryland. SH, 90 az a %o1n
strSnS: White southern, s1.03@t1.o5: yellow
Southern sl@sl o5 mixed wesern' g SS3sd s9
firmer; southern, 62G63c. western err, u, oe SG
H1S' Unchanged inc: PROVISIONS quiet and weaker
Pork nominal at S24. Bulk Meais-shoiu l,aS
packed, 1O0l 0ac; no sides here: Bacon i1T ma
bams dull at 145a &c. Lard-Jobbng refined 5Hc.
Western butter strong scarce and waaed en9fs e
strong ~ and in good demand ut 1910 9Ac Petro-
ieum Quiet but arm; crude. Axe. "hiskey hrmer
at Ill .06aSl OF. sugar unchanged ana strong al
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Especial telegram to the Dispatcb,1


WASHINGTON, September 23-1 A. NJ
Over the Middle States, stationary barometer,
somewhat higher temperature, southeast to
southwest winds, partly cloudy and clear
weather.
ASSOCIATED Press telegram
WASHINGTON, September 22-7 p. M-For
Wednesday over the South Atlantic States,
northeast to southeast winds, stationary and
falling barometer and temperature, and
partly cloudy weather will prevail.
Over Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
winds shifting to northeast, with slight
changes in temperature, partly cloudy
weather, stationary and falling barometer.
Over New England, falling barometer,
south and west winds, cloudy or partly
cloudy weather, and somewhat higher tenn
peratures.
Over the Middle States, stationary and fall
ing barometer, southeast to southwest winds,
somewhat higher temperature, and clear or
partly clear weather.
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Deserted Infant.
i-@:;sa. oaa"ucn oi The Richmond Dispatch.l
tu.gr1TTrsvur Snpfembcr %

'--::t7. oat'irn oi The Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE. September 90.
va !auf, lay night woman came down
VI NE LlneJHurL train and stopped Ut the
.."liA Ho'ti. registering her name AS Mrs.
~@',.A' having with her An infant. She re-
- '''"9 A the hotel until Saturday morning,
".''4 ~" went to The Parish House and
.~.'R 'oi room, saying that she wished TO
~. 1'f 'i''.I 10 sleep aud 60 out shopping.
- 10y ;,-''l,F"d 10y the same name at the Fa-
-" i9u>e. ana wcnl out, and left town on
w.. W.. S">'irakc ana Ohio railroad, going
49, n.y. +" J.: o'clock the same day. The child
',". Up t&d began TO cry, and the mother
~ ."uInn-. the proprietor Of the hotel
J.. '''''ed t;1t he lad Il strange child upon
"1''o'' lib" child is remarkably fine
ABOUT thrrc months old, and had evil
+, 49,! 'ven led rom bottle by The woman.
r.,.' 'n cream and well dressed. and was dis
,.''.', 10 b" blind, or partially SO. II is
Il '-r,; matter Of conjecture us to the inten-
u 'Ae ""ni.u, who was evidently not
.,t -'T,'"'f; but the fact that the child is here
- VIZ "otn;n gone is patent to the pro.
w.. .r.o! OF III" Parish House, and that is all
NS AIo@ ab,u, il,
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The Turf.

BosToN, September 22.-The race for stall
lions that never beat 2:26, for purse of
$1,000, offered by the proprietor of Beacon
Park, was trotted this afternoon in the pres
ence of large crowd. Owing to lameness
Smuggler was withdrawn from the contest.
This created considerable disappointment.
The race was won by Mambrino Gift in
three straight heats, beating Phil Sheridan,
Parks's Abdaab, and Commonwealth.
Time: 2:262, 2:25&, 2:252.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 22-Joe Daniels
won the $1,000 running race at Sacramento
yesterday, against Nell Flaherty. Time,
1:45l, 1:474, 1:472.
1t is thought that the proposed great
$1,000 trottng race between Occident and
Sam Purdy will be declared of.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
A Man rxiIsesl by a woman.

Especial telegram to the Dispatchl
ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 22.-Last
night between 10 and II O'Clock canal.
boatman named Samuel Eichelberger was
shot in the left temple by a woman named
Nettie Green, In house of ill-fame. Eichel.
berger died about O'Clock this morning.
The woman was arrested soon after the
shooting. She was examined to-day before
Mayor Kemper and committed to Jail for the
action of the Corporation Court. The only
reason she assigns for the act is that "He
threw glass of water in my face"
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=.,n. Murder in H.ecsh"rS' va
4 N's .,,.cr PARTIES AEHEsrEplS WASH
I'm AN lSGT0N.

TN N>> lSGToN.
-, morning. sheriff William r.
Nc>i'"'; I.o,huyg, Va, VISITED P"i''T
fgrsc'I. o. '. ,r3 stated that he was III search
le,3aHa''''' ,,,r.grs who were suspected OF
q, CERTAIN ,,l,n,i,.od 4 murder IN MS Town
narrG I;y weeks ago, and thas hc oe'
.1n% M ;,.a,,s IN procuring their afies';
sized a>>, n.,;r na,ncs rs Albert shinar anu
Ii gave .'..'5.a,n. and was confldch1 iten
trtriiEcl 1'.,:,,, received that they were
he ,,,,,n.1,c.. in the city
.>,'r1 , ,'', N,,,er ard Mcpev't prohereu
!"'f''''',..,,.e and the three f'>'''o 'ne
.ag'T 5>,',,.'' .,,t nro,urcd the proper papers
i'',.a,l - arrest the Hctu>eu, |"u 80,
'' ""., r, j, H.> a>certainc0 lhat 'he i''l''s
at,''N"',:Hr- an Fonr.and.a-ha!i street hea,
were j., '.,+,.bu.">t. and found the men ana
>l,1' 81, ;n.c custody. The eilicets u'u
;o'N -.,.. 4,.. 700 soon, for they iouhu thas
>'' ".''' ~ ....5 a,u their premises, packeo
't'' i'' [,.-,,, + and were nearly rea1! 10 oe-
."'t ''''lI.... old The officers that 1t was
any .,'..,', :. 70 return 10 Lccsburg, but
,".. :...EI.... sd that they had SAID TO
.' - -, ,a.y Intended moving TO Ne"
lgsH a., 49,, NJ. w,rc taken 10 police head
,.:tsr, w!arg 10y 'c'na'" ,i u'; =, no,r,anv
r'.ryd.y @,n:..~oa' ana l''n III [o'' l,,r'.
;r,l >uGja .'aTrc': !t'"l "e ~ ~ ,or;T -
r-l9l4 rGFs.>.N9" w" ~ ' ah -,
'-,g- gt III" Aa''"" ",''''',,'o u,. ,,.,s
,.[,a:,g~ii- 32ca&n' o. '.H s"t'i,u,, t,'o IS
., ii, merely >ulPo>",on. 'ot ,iie's -
.,".ya g]o.,0cr al II" ura'h u ,ile Ilah
''....>.~-. a,A"n-" NJ departure 'hu mDeie'
'..,.., ~. uGAa""A >'hte l's h.SHt ne Wa Wa
IN. la3>r 81 .a' 2teNSe". S"l'"i 'uu
aoru g". ,.'.,.t'oi>'S - ''a''v a"o "eie
-...ri q, b.. o..,.Hr>> ~ Lr''o"'S.
T.. }r-s.,, H.. 'a'I Hau Il German III 'ne'i
..., ..n.., Hl"y. Tie WIS Known 10
.."...... 1;~ r..,.-->ln9 a considerable sum OF
'. f.., p ..nJt amount Is UNKNOWN.
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b rom (usueDer.
i~"3c"cc Of the Richmond Dispatch.I

'""1e"cc Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
o,,., ocLrErEH, September 81, 1874.
-. -. County Court is held here to-day, and
.mr ,y"'' : Atlcd with people from the sur
HIl1 '',, aA1 III The interests Of the Virginia
IL, t.',vi! was held last night in the Bap.
J Y '|C''". II was presided over by Major
r.,,,, "fEen; Rev. II. u. Hope acted as sec
! e =, ADDRESSES were delivered BY Rev.
Fr. Di ,hh'"e, Rev. }. h. Taylor, Rev. DR..
wLiG, any, ana General J. 6. Field; after
Gi,,,in" generous contribution for "Bible
wv rI''u 'on" w,s made.
q III, '' = some talk among the Methodlsts
Fatiot..' T No, OF trying TO purchase the
bur,n, n' white Sulphur Springs for the
sS rt 'I Of Opening lhere a female school
,uep1 ,,' u having here permanent camp
III At 49,, -'"und. The matter will be acted
t1apd,i. 'Se'cl Conference TO be held In AL.
~ Ii some time next month.
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From The Warm Springs.

Especial telegram to the Dspatch.l
WARM SPRINGS, September 22.-An author
itative rumor here is that the White Sulphur
has been leased to Mr.. Darlington, Of the
Exchange, for seven years, at twenty-five
thousand dollars per annum-indirect re-
newal of Pcyton's lease. The lease cannot
be confirmed until the court decides.
One hundred visitors are here. Senator
Thurman, of Ohio, is expected tomorrow.
Northern bunting parties are coming into
this valley to remain during the fall.
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Fa,aI RafIroati AccI,Ien q.

EAsToN, Pa, September 22.-The after.
noon passenger train on the Belyidere, Della
ware, railroad left Phillipsburg at 1870 p.
NJ. for Philadelphia. Five minutes later it
collided with the up freight train at Warns
lime kin. about three miles down the river.
The freight was on turnout, the switch Of
which was left open. The passenger train
was running at regular speed at the time of
the collision. Samuel Y. Myers, of Harris
burg, had bis neck broken. Twelve others
were injured, some of them seriously.
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COMM ERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE
RICHMOND, September %, 1874.

CORN AND FLOUR EACHANGE'
RICHMOND, September 22, 1874
OFFERINGS.
WuEAT.-White, LAP bushels. Red, 1,ooo
'VCnRS-White. ga bushels. Mixed, SO bushels
OATS.-6l2 bushels.
TIMOTHY >EED.-1S bushels.
MEAL.-S0 bushels.
SALES.
wuEAT-White 122 bushels at Sl.3O: l1U
bushels on private terms SO bushels very gnod on
nrvaie terms Sc bushels ut 81 80 122 Dusheis
Common ut 81 is; 24S bushels cOlnInonal FL: 2o
bushels common at SLIP; so bushels common ma AZ
Sl33; 90 bushels common a. 81 Iotal, 1,oof
bushels. - ,, -. :, An :.
.090 bushels ut 1885 90 bushels at sl.32 90
bushels al 81 81 ;.64 bushels at $1.2o. Total LIZA
bushels. ., o,.,,O.
$50 bushels prime at Sll0 60 onsaeIs on private
CORS--MiXed, 90 bushels on private terms.
OATs.-224 bushels on private terms; 2O2 bush-
els good Surfing III SIC Total, 446 bushels
RE-EXHIBITED.
WuEAT.--White, $50 bushels. Red, 81 bushels
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Observation-Disclosures

IMMATURE ALMANAC, SEPTEMBER 23, 1874
sun rises. 5.4S Moon sets......... q
Sun sets...~.... 5.56 High tide.......... 100
PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPTEMBER %. 1874.
ARRIVED.
Steamer John Sylvester, Post, Norfolk, mer-
chan,Iist and passengers. l.. b. Tatum, agent.
Brig Shasta, Brown, Boston, In ballast - -
Schooner Laluartine, Alien, Chhreston, D. I''
iron. ,.
Schooner Butterfly, Morgan, Baltimore.
SAILED.
Steamer Old Dominion, Walker, New York, mer-
chandise and passengers. G. w, Allen x Co.
Steamer Norfolk, Tunnel, Philadelphia, merchan-
disc and passengers, W. T.. Porter. ,.,,u,,
Brig Palo Alto, City Point, -, to finish load
Schooner Viola May, Owen. New York, camel
coal, Curtis j. Parker.
Schooner Susan Harper, Van Swan, New York,
camel coal Curtis i Parker.
Baltimore, pig iron and slaves Curtis Parker.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
From Philadelphia Oh Saturday, Lulu Lynn, ms
ley.
Sorfolk and CITY Point, September Sd, latitude
49:44, longitude 9:51.
MEMORANDA.
Bark Lyn (Sor), from Richmond, at Rio Janeiro
23d ultimo. ,,, j..
Schooner Louisa A. Orr, Orr, from Richmond, at
Rio Janciro 9Th ultimo.
BY Telegraph.
NEW YORK, September 22.-Arriycd: America,
Glamorgan. Arrived out CITY OF Paris
Arrived: Gaelic, Abyseiuia. Arrived out:
France.
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CHARITABLE Philadelphia,
September 2l.-Thc will of Miss Mary D..
Brown. admitted to probate to-day, distri.
butes $4,000 among charitable institutions
in this city: $40, 1000 are divided between the
male and female departments Of Penn hos
pital; $4,000 to the Pennsylvania hospital
in the city, and like amounts 10 the German,
Episcopal, and Catholic hospitals, and Slo,-
600 10 the Soldiers and Sailors Home.
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Mexico.

CITY OF Mexico via HAVANA, September
22.-General Beniyidas, Mexican Minister to
Germany, has resigned Oh account Of i'll
health.
The Apache Indians are ravaging the
Northern frontier.
A revolt at Dos Arrogas, in the State OF
Guerrero resulted in the killing of six per-
sons and the loss of two soldiers. Minister
of War Mejia had received telegram from
the Governor of Guerrero stating that the
Federal forces there had committed several
assassinations to-day at Dos Arrogas. Two
commissioners were amongst the number.
A force has been ordered there.
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Dwelling-House Burned.

Especial telegram to the D.spatch.l r." :.
PORTSMOUTH, September 22.-This morn
ing about o'clock a fire broke out in the
beautiful residence of Mr.. A. A. McCul-
Tough, on the corner Of Freemason and
Dunmore streets. Nearly all Of the furni-
ture was saved, but the house was entirely
consumed. The dwelling was insured for
$4,000.
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No MORE WOODEN BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO.
Chicago, September 21.-The City Council
tonight passed an amended fire ordinance,
which not only prohibits the erection 'ol
wooden buildings within the city limits, but
prescribes heavy penalties for violation OF
the law.
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THE ILLINOIS BIsHopRIC.--It is not certain
vet that Professor seymour will accept the
bishopric of Illinois. He has been ofhcally
notified of the honor conferred upon BIN,
and his answer is understood to be that he
holds the matter under Amusement, ana that
as he was not candidate for the place, he
must have ample time to consider his posi-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-09-23
ASSOCIATED Press telegram
Louisiana Affairs.

WAsHISGToN, September Ono informa-
ton whatever has been received from New
Orleans by any department of the Govern
ment up to noon to-day. Private kilograms
represent everything quiet. No orders have
been issued BY the President through the
War Department this week, rs there is no.
thing to render them necessary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-09-23

ONE Box STABs ANOTHER TO TIE HEART.
Yesterday, lad named William Mitchell,
fourteen years of age, living with bis parents,
murdered with knife another lad named
John Kelly, sixteen years and ten months
old. who lived With his mother. The killing
was done at the corner of Monument and
Caroline streets, and resulted from playful
ness that afterwards turned into Il difficulty.
baltimore Sun, 22d.